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1 videodisc (135 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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021500 |
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4 3/4 in. |
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color |
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digital rdatr |
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optical rdarm |
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surround rdacpc |
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Dolby digital 5.1 |
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1.78:1 |
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video file rdaft |
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DVD video |
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region 1 rdare |
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Filmed performances lcgft |
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Musicals lcgft |
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Motion picture |
| System Details |
DVD; anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; English Dolby Digital 5.1; region 1, NTSC. |
| Note |
English dialogue. |
| Cast |
Common, Amber Riley, Uzo Aduba, Stephanie Mills, Elijah Kelley, Ne-Yo, David Alan Grier, Mary J. Blige, Shanice Williams, Queen Latifah. |
| Credits |
Music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls ; choreography by Fatima Robinson ; special acrobatic effects by Cirque du Soleil ; costume designer, Paul Tazewell ; production designer, Derek McLane. |
| Note |
Based on the musical "The Wiz." |
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Orginally broadcast on NBC in 2015. |
| Audience |
Canadian Home Video Rating: G. |
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MPAA Rating: not rated. |
| Summary |
Staying true to the groundbreaking Broadway show that put a vivid urban spin on the land of Oz. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the original hit Broadway show became a cultural touchstone that also spawned the classic film. Here a Tony-winning creative team has brought together the imaginative acrobats of Cirque du Soleil and a cast of extraordinary singers and dancers to create an exciting new version of the show unlike anything seen before. |
| Note |
Special features: The making of the Wiz Live! |
| Subject |
Gale, Dorothy (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
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Oz (Imaginary place) -- Drama.
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| Genre |
African American theater.
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African Americans in the performing arts.
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Feature television programs.
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DVD-Video discs.
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Feature films.
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Television adaptations.
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Television musicals.
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Television specials.
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Televised performances.
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| Added Author |
Smeland, Donna Suchan, television producer.
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Leon, Kenny, television director.
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Diamond, Michael, television director.
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Fierstein, Harvey, 1952- screenwriter.
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Common (Musician), actor.
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Riley, Amber, actor.
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Aduba, Uzo, actor.
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Mills, Stephanie, 1957- actor.
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Kelley, Elijah, actor.
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Ne-Yo, actor.
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Grier, David Alan, 1956 June 30- actor.
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Blige, Mary J., actor.
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Williams, Shanice, 1996- actor.
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Smalls, Charlie, composer, lyricist.
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Queen Latifah, 1970- actor.
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Robinson, Fatima, choreographer.
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Tazewell, Paul, costume designer.
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Television adaptation of (work): Smalls, Charlie.
Wiz.
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Universal Pictures (Firm), publisher, film distributor.
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National Broadcasting Company, broadcaster.
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| Added Title |
Wiz live! (Television program : 2015)
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| ISBN |
9786316300539 |
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6316300530 |
| Standard No. |
025192327100 : $9.99 |
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025192327117 |
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00025192327100 gtin-14 |
| Music # |
61174714 Universal Studios Home Entertainment |
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