The Wiz
(DVD)

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Contributors
Ross, Diana, 1944-
Jackson, Michael, 1958-2009.
Russell, Nipsey, 1924-2005.
Ross, Ted
King, Mabel, 1932-1999.
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, 2008.
Format
DVD
Edition
Thirtieth anniversary edition.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (135 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 sound disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Status
On Shelf
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Published
Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, 2008.
Edition
Thirtieth anniversary edition.
Language
English
UPC
025195002844

Notes

General Note
Based on the book "The Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum.
General Note
Based on the book by William F. Brown ; music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls ; produced on the New York stage by Ken Harper.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1978.
General Note
Special features on 2008 30th anniversary edition: "Wiz on down the road" featurette; theatrical trailer.
General Note
Special features on 1999 edition: production notes, cast & filmmakers' bios, film hightlights, theatrical trailer, web links.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Oswald Morris ; editor, Dede Allen ; songs, Charlie Smalls ; music adaptation, Quincy Jones ; production and costume designer, Tony Walton ; special visual effects, Albert Whitlock.
Participants/Performers
Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Theresa Merritt.
Description
A schoolteacher in Harlem is whisked away by a snowstorm to a fantasy New York City in order to find herself.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: G.
System Details
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, DTS 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., dual-layer, NTSC.
Language
In English or French with optional French subtitles or English Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of hearing (SDH).

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Copies

VolumeLocationCall NumberStatus
1999 ed.Hunterdon County Library Headquarters - Adult MediaWIZ 1999 ed.Available
2008 30th anniv. ed.Hunterdon North County Branch - Juvenile MediaWIZ 2008 30th anniv. ed.Available

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Subjects

LC Subjects
DVDs.
Fantasy films.
Musical films.

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Ross, D., Jackson, M., Russell, N., Ross, T., King, M., Merritt, T., Carpenter, T. (., Horne, L., Pryor, R., Lumet, S., Schumacher, J., Smalls, C., Brown, W. F., Harper, K., & Baum, L. F. 1. (2008). The Wiz (Thirtieth anniversary edition.). Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Diana Ross et al.. 2008. The Wiz. Universal City, CA: Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Diana Ross et al.. The Wiz Universal City, CA: Universal Studios Home Entertainment, 2008.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Ross, D., Jackson, M., Russell, N., Ross, T., King, M., Merritt, T. and Carpenter, T. (. et al (2008). The wiz. Thirtieth anniversary edn. Universal City, CA: Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Ross, Diana, et al. The Wiz Thirtieth anniversary edition., Universal Studios Home Entertainment, 2008.

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