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The Muppets' Wizard of Oz DVD Press Release

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<center><b>An All-New Movie Starring The Muppets,
Ashanti, Queen Latifah, Quentin Tarantino, Jeffrey Tambor,
David Alan Grier, Kelly Osbourne


THE MUPPETS’
WIZARD OF OZ

They’re Off To See The Wizard On DVD August 9</b></center>

BURBANK, Calif., June 1, 2005 - They’re off to see the Wizard! <b>THE MUPPETS’ WIZARD OF
OZ</b> is an all-new movie starring the Muppets with Kermit as the Scarecrow, Fozzie as the Lion,
Gonzo as the Tin Thing, Pepe the King Prawn as Toto and Miss Piggy as all four witches. It’s a
madcap adventure based on the classic family tale <u>The Wizard of Oz</u> by L. Frank Baum. Join the
Muppets and Grammy-winner Ashanti, Queen Latifah (“<i>Bringing Down The House</i>,” “<i>Chicago</i>”),
Quentin Tarantino (director of “<i>Pulp Fiction</i>;” “<i>Kill Bill</i>” series), Jeffrey Tambor (TV’s “<i>Arrested
Development</i>,” “<i>The Larry Sanders Show</i>”), David Alan Grier (TV’s “<i>Life With Bonnie</i>”), and a
cameo by Kelly Osbourne (TV’s “<i>The Osbournes</i>”) for laughs and family fun. <b>THE MUPPETS’
WIZARD OF OZ</b> is being released as an extended version with over 20 minutes of never-before-
seen footage.

<b><u>DVD Bonus Features:</b></u>
• Pepe’s Exclusive “Making Of” Bonus Featurette
• Outtakes and Bloopers
• Extended interview with Quentin Tarantino

<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... vemz"><img src="http://www.ultimatedisney.com/images/m-p/mwoo.jpg">
Buy <b>The Muppets' Wizard of Oz</b> on DVD from Amazon.com</a>

<a href="http://www.ultimatedisney.com/muppetsoz.html">Read our <b>The Muppets' Wizard of Oz</b> DVD Review</a>

<a href="http://www.hypemakers.net/muppets/go/v/p/adv/3598" target="_blank">Visit the <b>Official Muppets DVD Website</b></a>.

<a href="http://www.ultimatedisney.com/forum/vie ... =9977">See the DVD menus for <b>The Muppets' Wizard of Oz</b> and <b>The Muppet Show: Season One</b></a>


<b><u>STREET DATE: AUGUST 9, 2005</b></u>
<u>Direct prebook</u>: June 14
<u>Distributor prebook</u>: June 28
<u>Suggested retail price</u>: $24.99 DVD, $24.99 VHS
<u>Rated</u>: Not yet rated.
Bonus material not rated and subject to change.
<u>DVD aspect ratio</u>: 1.33:1 formatted 4x3
<u>DVD Sound</u>: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
<u>DVD Language</u>: English audio

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recognized industry leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is the marketing, sales and
distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Dimension and
Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs.
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Okay I might buy this it depends if I have money. :roll:
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Kelly Osbourne's cameo must be part of the extended cut, as I don't remember her being on ABC. A Quentin interview? :roll: The rest sound pretty cool, though. I'll get this at some point, if not when it comes out.

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awallaceunc wrote:A Quentin interview? :roll:
If it's Pepe interviewing him, then it's certainly appropriate. After all, who else sprinkles every sentence with the word "okay"?!
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It was so-so. I don't need to buy it!
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This was a cute movie, though I'm not sure if I'll buy it. The fact that it's over 20 mintues longer than the broadcast version is certainly tempting, though, and may just make it a better film.
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I don't know. My roommate will get it so I may watch hers and she can watch my season one of The Muppet Show that I'll be getting. I still haven't seen it.

I'm still not thrilled it stars Ashanti. I usually call her a Beyonce rip-off. :P
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I like the Muppets but I honestly did not find this movie interesting especially Ashanti's performance, she is NOT a good actress..I will not be buying this DVD.
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i don't know about this one, i might just want to watch it first
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who has seen this movie????? i really want to know how this movie is before i buy it.
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You can read our opinions of the film here:

http://www.ultimatedisney.com/forum/vie ... php?t=9150
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I Saw The Movie, Ill Probably Get It Along With The Muppet Show: Season 1.
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orestes. wrote:I don't know. My roommate will get it so I may watch hers and she can watch my season one of The Muppet Show that I'll be getting. I still haven't seen it.

I'm still not thrilled it stars Ashanti. I usually call her a Beyonce rip-off. :P
They are two completely different artists. Theire music sounds different, their voices are different, and they appeal to different markets. :wink:
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It was a good movie and I'll be buying this.
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TVGuide.com has an interview with the now-apparently brunette Miss Piggy. She talks a little bit about the two upcoming Muppets DVDs too: http://www.tvguide.com/news/insider/050624a.asp

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I will deffinately be buying Muppet Show Season One, and I will probablly be picking this dvd up also. I am a Muppet fan, and a sucka for Wizard Of Oz lol.
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awallaceunc wrote:TVGuide.com has an interview with the now-apparently brunette Miss Piggy. She talks a little bit about the two upcoming Muppets DVDs too: http://www.tvguide.com/news/insider/050624a.asp

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I'm sorry if this has been brought up before but I tried searching and didn't find much but about the DVD...

But is The Muppet Wizard Of Oz any good!? I missed it when it came on TV and I was wondering if it was worth picking up the DVD when it comes out!? :)
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Spongebob Squarepants wrote:I'm sorry if this has been brought up before but I tried searching and didn't find much but about the DVD...

But is The Muppet Wizard Of Oz any good!? I missed it when it came on TV and I was wondering if it was worth picking up the DVD when it comes out!? :)
People posted their comments <a href="http://www.ultimatedisney.com/forum/vie ... php?t=9150"> here</a>.
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