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The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
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Synopsis
L. Frank Baum's enduring fantasy story gets a new and very funny spin in this made-for-TV comedy. Dorothy (Ashanti) is a young woman who works in a diner in Kansas owned by her Aunt Em (Queen Latifah) and dreams of one day making it big as a singer. When a tornado makes its way through the trailer park Dorothy and Em call home, the young woman is spirited off to a magical land known as Oz, where she accidentally kills the most wicked witch in the land. Dorothy, however, isn't so sure she wants to stay, and sets off to find a wizard who might be able to help her. As Dorothy searches for the wizard's castle, she makes some friends along the way -- a scarecrow (Kermit the Frog, voiced by Steve Whitmire), a cowardly lion (Fozzie Bear, voiced by Eric Jacobson), a combination robot and computer made of tin (The Great Gonzo, voiced by Dave Goelz) -- but she also has to fend off The Wicked Witch of the West (Miss Piggy, voiced by Eric Jacobson), whose sister fell victim to Dorothy upon her arrival in the strange new land. Featuring most of the best-known Muppet Show characters, The Muppets' Wizard of Oz also features guest appearances by Jeffrey Tambor, David Alan Grier, and Quentin Tarantino. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Cast

Dave Goelz Gonzo (Tin Thing)
David Alan Grier
Queen Latifah Aunt Em
Jeffrey Tambor
Steve Whitmire Kermit the Frog (The Scarecrow)
Eric Jacobson Fozzie (The Cowardly Lion)
Eric Jacobson Miss Piggy (Wicked Witch of the West)
Quentin Tarantino
Ashanti Dorothy
Bill Barretta Pepe (Toto)
Dan Payne Weatherman

Production Crew

L. Frank Baum Book Author
Tony Westman Cinematographer
Bill Barretta Co-producer
Eric Poticha Co-producer
Kristine Belson Co-producer
Michael Giacchino Composer (Music Score)
Kirk R. Thatcher Director
Gregg Featherman Editor
Brian Henson Executive Producer
Lisa Henson Executive Producer
Martin G. Baker Producer
Warren Carr Producer
Michael S. Bolton Production Designer
Debra Frank Screen Story
Steve Hayes Screen Story
Adam F. Goldberg Screenwriter
Debra Frank Screenwriter
Steve Hayes Screenwriter
Tom Martin Screenwriter
Year: 2005
Runtime: 100
Country: USA
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature


Release
by Disney