Nipsey russell ted ross and mabel king a reimaging of the wizard of oz. The sad, centurylong history of terrible wizard of oz. Ease on down the yellowbrick road with the wiz, starring superstars diana ross and michael jackson. Jackson is said to wear his makeup long after production hours. Frank baum s classic 1900 childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz featuring an allblack cast, the film was loosely adapted from the 1974 broadway. On its 40th anniversary, a look at how the wiz forever. Scarecrow michael jackson and dorothy diana ross find the yellow brick road and celebrate by singing ease on down the road. The production team created sets with a sense of urban magic and spectacle. Is this famous michael jackson dance move inspired by the. Wizard of oz that became the beloved judy garland movie the. Check out the wiz by various artists on amazon music. You cant win from the wiz for some reason, the video has become slightly out of sync, and so i apologise for that. Michael jackson list of movies and tv shows tv guide.
The wiz 28 movie clip scarecrow joins dorothy 1978 hd. The wiz is a 1978 feature film released from motown records and universal studios. No, but he did play the scarecrow in the wiz, an africanamerican retelling of the story the wizard of oz. A frustrated circus magician from kansas is transported to a magical land called oz, where he will have to fulfill a prophecy to become the king, and release the land from the wicked witches using his. The film starred actress and singer diana ross as dorothy gale, michael jackson as the scarecrow, nipsey russell as the tinman, ted ross as the cowardly lion, lena horne as glinda and richard pryor as the wiz. So you wanted to see the wizard written by charlie smalls performed by richard pryor. Anthology movie by, and starring, michael jackson in his prime, combining a number of music videos from his bestselling bad album with a fantasy tale of michael s confrontation with a ruthless drug dealer known as mr. Ease on down the road the wiz is a 1978 movie musical released by motown records and universal pictures. The film also guest starred michael jackson, nipsey russell, ted ross, lena. The wiz 18 movie clip the crow anthem 1978 hd youtube. Africanamerican take on the wizard of oz in which the characters dont. This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize it.
Johnny depp is producing an unauthorized musical about michael jackson that contends all of jacksons problems were actually the fault of his glove, which is from outer. Produced by rob cohen and directed by sidney lumet, the film stars diana ross, michael jackson, nipsey russell, ted ross, mabel king, theresa merritt, thelma carpenter, lena horne and richard pryor. Hill company in chicago in 1900, and has since been reprinted countless times, sometimes under the name the wizard of oz. The illuminati once existed, as a secret society that. Diana ross, michael jackson, nipsey russell, and ted ross reprising his tonywinning role as the lion star in this academy awardnominated musical for the whole family. In the film, michaels most impressive steps are with diana ross, as he. An adaptation of the wizard of oz that tries to capture the essence of the.
The wiz is a 1978 american musical adventure fantasy film produced by universal pictures and. This story about oz has been adapted several times such as. In the wizard of oz there is a scene in which the tin man is dancing. These include the wiz featuring an all africanamerican cast, including michael jackson, diana ross. The wonderful wizard of oz is a childrens novel written by l. The wiz is a 1978 film directed by sidney lumet starring diana ross as dorothy and michael jackson as the scarecrow, based on the broadway musical of the same name. Search, discover and share your favorite yellow brick road gifs. It doesnt matter that michael jackson was in it, to be honest. Images from the wiz movie michael jackson signed the. This cast brings this movie to life, with brilliance, glitz and glamour that the play version did not.
Around this time he was dating stephanie mills, whom played dorothy in the original wiz broadway show. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. The wiz trailer directed by sidney lumet and starring diana ross michael jackson nipsey russell ted ross and mabel king a reimaging of the wizard of oz, set against an urban background with an. Nipsey russel plays the tin man who needs a heart and michael jackson sings and dances as the the scarecrow. Oz is a 1976 australian rock musical film, also known as oz a rock n roll road movie or 20th century oz. The film is based off the broadway show of the same name. Ray bolger, who played the scarecrow in the 1939 the wizard of oz film, did not think highly of the wiz, stating the wiz is. The wiz is a musical retelling of the wizard of oz starring michael jackson, richard pryor, nipsey russell and diana ross. My favorite song from the movie home but not diana ross version. For anyone that doesnt know, the wiz is a reimagining of l. Mar 08, 20 why is it so hard to make a decent movie about oz. Magical tornadoes can strike down anywhere, i guess, and spin you off to the land of oz. Dorothy diana ross convinces scarecrow michael jackson to join. An extravagant reimagining of the wizard of oz with pop superstars diana ross and michael jackson, costarring richard pryor, nipsey russell.
On that wonderfully logical premise, the classic wizard of oz was transformed into a broadway musical named the wiz, and then the most expensive movie musical ever. Name the 1978 movie musical in which michael jackson costarred with diana ross. The wiz isnt terrible, but then its never going to acheive classic status like the wizard of oz, either. A frustrated circus magician from kansas is transported to a magical land called oz, where he will have to fulfill a prophecy to become the king, and release the land from the wicked witches using his great but fake powers. The charlie smallscomposed tune is the shows version of both follow the yellow brick road and were off to see the. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. The wiz 38 movie clip ease on down the road 1978 hd. The prosecution claims michael jackson was overdosed and killed by a negligent dr. The wiz is darker, weirder, and more fun than the wizard.
The character of dorothy in this film ends up on an adventure that changes her and those in her life whose path she crosses such as the scarecrow character played by michael jackson. With evidence i mean an interview or something like that. Frank baumpenned 1900 childrens book the wonderful wizard of oz, michaels movements were. Relive all of the magic of this beloved musical when dorothy is whisked away to the enchanting wonderland of oz, where she encounters the scarecrow, the tinman and the lion. He was 20 years of age when he portrayed the scarecrow. Johnny depp is producing a michael jackson puppet musical. Michael jackson, a former motown star and close friend of diana ross, was cast as the scarecrow.
Dec 03, 2015 its been years since i saw the wizard of oz, but it always felt like an old movie, and a fantasy at that. What is comparison and contrast of miss phathupats and yeyeng. Michael jackson michael portrayed the scarecrow in the 1978 movie version of the wiz. But in 1978 her brother, michael jackson august 29, 1958 june 25, 2009, played the scarecrow in the movie version of the wiz, which may be considered a creative adaptation of the original. The defense says that jackson, who was addicted to prescription medications, selfinjected an amount of propofol that would kill anyone, and that murray had no way to save him. Frank baums classic american fairy tale the wonderful wizard of oz with an all black cast. Sometimes, a good idea for a movie eventually come out just a bad movie. This is michaels most famous film role, however he was best known for being one of the greatest american pop artists of alltime. Lena horne, star of film and stage is glenda the good witch and richard pryor comedian and actor is the wiz. Michael jackson behind the scenes on the original time. Although the film was produced for universal pictures by motown records film division, the soundtrack album was issued on mca records as a twolp collection universal was owned by mca inc. Michael joseph jackson august 29, 1958 june 25, 2009 was an american singer, dancer, musician, music producer, writer, entertainer, singersongwriter, choreographer, record producer, recording artist, poet, arranger, businessman, humanitarian, philanthropist, and actor. While on his first assignment as an et correspondent, michael jacksons 16yearold son prince michael got the scoop on who else was in the running.
The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. What was the name of the first group michael jackson performed with. Michael portrayed the scarecrow in the 1978 movie version of the wiz. The cast of the wiz lr michael jackson, nipsey russell, diana ross.
With diana ross, michael jackson, nipsey russell, ted ross. Jun 27, 2011 scarecrow michael jackson and dorothy diana ross find the yellow brick road and celebrate by singing ease on down the road. An adaptation of the wizard of oz that tries to capture the essence of the africanamerican experience. Dec 03, 2015 filming the original movie was a pivotal time for the rising star. Performed by diana ross, michael jackson nipsey russell and ted ross. Michael jackson ease on down the road lyrics genius. Frank baums classic novel the wonderful wizard of oz through.
The movie featured an entirely african american cast and was based on the 1975 broadway musical the wiz. This big budget screen adaptation of the hit broadway musical provides moments of grand entertainment even though it was overproduced, features some fairly lackluster sets, and its star, diana ross, was 15 years too old for the role of. Michael jackson, diana ross, ted ross, nipsey russell. Featuring michael jackson and diana ross, among other talents. Jackson had seven of his solo albums promoted with music videos, or as he would. The four crows torment scarecrow michael jackson, making him.
The wiz seemed more anchored in reality i know a lot more about new york city than i. Both were inspired by the classic childrens tale the wonderful wizard of oz but being told through the eyes of african americans. It is based off the successful 1975 broadway show of the same name. Jackson has been referred to as the king of pop in subsequent years. The wiz is a 1978 american musical adventure fantasy film produced by universal pictures and motown productions, and released by universal pictures on october 24, 1978. The charlie smallscomposed tune is the shows version of both follow the yellow brick road and were off to see the wizard from the 1939 version of the wizard of oz. With james franco, michelle williams, rachel weisz, mila kunis. This cast brings this movie to life, with brilliance, glitz and. Michael jackson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Video michael jackson the wiz 1978 movie trailer oz. Is there an evidence that this famous michael jackson dance move is inspired by the movie the wizard of oz 1939.
Sep 20, 2011 you cant win from the wiz for some reason, the video has become slightly out of sync, and so i apologise for that. The wiz is the original motion picture soundtrack album for the 1978 film adaptation of the broadway musical the wiz. Filming the original movie was a pivotal time for the rising star. Diana ross plays a very moving and heartfelt role as dorothy.