The film was released to Region 1 DVD and VHS on August 9, 2005. Cold Fusion Video judged the Kelly Osbourne cameo as "pointless". When The Walt Disney Company acquired the Muppets franchise from The Jim Henson Company in February 2004, the Muppets were reintroduced to the public by marketing products and guest appearing on television shows such as Good Morning America and America's Funniest Home Videos. The film follows a young woman named Dorothy Gale who dreams of becoming a singer but is unable to pursue her dreams. This will be the third Muppets series produced under the franchise’s Disney ownership, after the short-lived primetime sitcom The Muppets on ABC (2015-2016) and the ongoing reboot of Muppet Babies. Twitter, Facebook Allow Pizzagate-Esque Conspiracy Theories to Spread About Hunter Biden, Dolly Parton Made Stephen Colbert Cry With an Old Folk Song on ‘The Late Show’. Even so, he still proceeds to grant their wishes. Keith Allen of Movie Rapture gave the film 2.5 stars out of 3, explaining that the film's humor was surprisingly clever and that the film would frequently make you laugh. Amazon.com: The Muppets' Wizard of Oz: Ashanti, Queen Latifah, David Alan Grier, Jeffrey Tambor, Quentin Tarantino, Kirk R. Thatcher, Teleplay By Debra Frank & Steve Hayes And Tom Mart, Television Story By Debra Frank & Steve Hayes, Based On The Novel "The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz," B: Movies & TV She meets Tattypoo, the Good Witch of the North, and receives a pair of magic silver shoes from the Wicked Witch of the East, the Witch of the North's sister who was killed when Dorothy's trailer fell on her. A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa: Delivering Christmas • It's All About Heart • I Wish I Could Be Santa Claus • My Best Christmas Yet The group assumes that completing this task will result in the granting of their wishes, but they are soon captured by the Wicked Witch of the West and almost killed by her henchmen, the flying monkeys. According to the Bums Corner's review, the film was a "treat for all ages, and that it was a colorful, musical, humorous romp." In the US, the DVD and VHS release of the film was in a 1.33:1 (fullscreen) aspect ratio, whereas the international versions are in the original 1.78:1 (widescreen) aspect ratio. The plush were exclusive to only one Macy's department store, in New York City, the same location at which window displays for the TV movie could be seen. • Happiness Hotel • Steppin' Out With a Star • Night Life • The First Time It Happens • Couldn't We Ride The television premiere was on May 20, 2005, at 8:00pm on ABC in the US, where it was rated TV-PG. Ultimate Disney's review found that the extended version of the film did more harm than good; Andy Dursin of The Aisle Seat said that the original film was "dull" and that the extended version was actually an improvement over the original. Muppet Babies: Muppet Babies Theme. The show is directed by Kirk Thatcher, who directed the 2002 special It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie and co-wrote Muppet Treasure Island and The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz. Nanco also produced Muppets' Wizard of Oz plush in various sizes for skill machines and carnival games. On her journey, she meets three creatures: a Scarecrow (Kermit), a tin thing (Gonzo), and a lion (Fozzie). She is then spun by the shoes' charm into Kansas, and, much to her surprise, she finds out that Kermit was looking for her, saying that she had the best voice they heard on the whole search and that she has been chosen to go on the Star Hunt. Miss Piggy as the Good Witch of the North (Tattypoo): The Good Witch that gives Dorothy the silver slippers. When she climbs out of the wreckage, she finds that Toto can talk and that she is no longer in Kansas. Ashanti and the Muppet cast, mainly Bill Barretta and Eric Jacobson, contributed the vocals for each of the songs. "When I'm With You" was later nominated for a Primetime Emmy in the Outstanding Music and Lyrics category, but lost to "Mary Jane/Mary Lane" from Reefer Madness. 7.75 million viewers watched the film on its television premiere night in the United States; it ranked as the forty-second most-watched television program of the week. Muppets! The Muppets' Wizard of Oz, the Muppets' second TV movie, aired as a special Friday night edition of ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney. Joshua Tyler of Cinema Blend explained that Dorothy visiting the Wizard of Oz to become a star instead of going back home was a big mistake and that it showed how shallow society has become. The film premiered on April 27, 2005, at the Tribeca Film Festival. Muppet Treasure Island: Treasure Island • Shiver My Timbers • Something Better • Sailing for Adventure • Cabin Fever • Boom Shakalaka • Love Led Us Here • Love Power • Love Led Us Here (In the trailer, Kermit is forbidden from saying who the celebrity guests are, following the advice of Joe the Legal Weasel, but we get a glimpse at Seth Rogan, Aubrey Plaza and RuPaul.) Television specials: Hey Cinderella! "[8] She also stated, "The director had to give me a few pointers and tips for acting with them, but the most important thing that I learned was to keep eye contact." Michael Schneider of Variety wrote that it "performed solidly ... particularly with adults 18–34, teens, and kids." It aired in Canada on CBC Television, and in the UK on December 18, 2005. Dorothy and Toto discover that they are in Munchkinland, a small town part of the vast Land of Oz. A prominent example is the changing of the color of the magic slippers; from ruby in the 1939 film to silver for the 2005 film. He asked for the witch's eye so that she could not see him for who he really was. R.J. Carter of The Trades gave the film a B-, also stating that Dorothy's wish to become a star was a selfish one. The series arc is tied together with Scooter rushing to make delivery deadlines so that Muppets Now can premiere on time for streaming. The official soundtrack was released on May 17, 2005. Rated: TV-PG Dorothy finds the magic eye unharmed and floating in the tub and grabs it. Dorothy Gale is a young woman living in a trailer park in Kansas. The Muppets' Wizard of Oz; Muppet Treasure Island; The Muppet Christmas Carol; The Great Muppet Caper; The Muppet Movie (1979) Shop; More Explore More; Classic Muppets, new unscripted mayhem! The extended version contains 20 minutes of footage cut from the feature film, including the footage of the Kelly Osbourne and Quentin Tarantino cameos. After being threatened to be killed by her, Toto calls the Munchkins, who set Dorothy free. When they all storm into the Wizard's room, they discover that he is just an ordinary man pretending to be someone he isn't. It will also be the first series where Matt Vogel performs as Kermit the Frog after long-time performer Steve Whitmire was fired over creative differences and disagreements in labor union negotiations. She desperately wishes to leave home and become a famous singer, but her dreams of becoming one appear impossible. Ted Kryczko produced the album, Booker T. Washington White prepared the songs for recording, and Paul Silveira and Brandon Christy mixed the film's songs. This is the final Muppet movie to be produced by The Jim Henson Company. Miss Piggy as the Wicked Witch of the East: The original owner of the magic slippers who was killed by Dorothy's falling mobile home. Aunt Em disapproves, but with Uncle Henry's best wishes, she goes to the audition, arriving late and only managing to give the Muppets a demo CD that she created beforehand. Other reviewers felt that the film's attempt to appeal to an older, more mature audience was ultimately a bad idea. National Streaming Day. The film received mostly negative reviews from critics. • The Frog Prince • The Muppet Musicians of Bremen • The Muppets Go to the Movies • The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show • The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years • The Tale of the Bunny Picnic • A Muppet Family Christmas • The Muppets at Walt Disney World • The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson • Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree • Studio DC: Almost Live • A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa • "Duncan Dream House" Referential humor to the marriage of Jennifer Lopez, Manolo Blahnik style silver shoes, and films such as Girls Gone Wild, The Passion of the Christ, Apocalypse Now, and Kill Bill: Volume 1 were seen as too mature. Miss Piggy as Glinda the Good Witch of the South: The other Good Witch that shows Dorothy how to get home. Michael Giacchino, who had previously worked on a Muppet-related project which is video game Muppet Monster Adventure and would become an Academy Award-winning composer, worked with Jeannie Lurie, Adam Cohen, Debra Frank, and Steve Hayes to write five original songs for the film. She is the first witch that Dorothy meets, and the one that tells her all about the Land of Oz.

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