Movies and TvShows featuring "wizard-of-oz" theme.
Elphaba, an ostracized but defiant girl born with green skin, and Glinda, a privileged aristocrat born popular, become extremely unlikely friends in the magical Land of Oz. As the two girls struggle with their opposing personalities, their friendship is tested as both begin to fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and The Wicked Witch of the West.
Tales of the Wizard of Oz, created in 1961, was an animated television series crafted by Crawley Films for Videocraft, (later known as Rankin/Bass Productions.) This was the studio's second venture into animation and Rankin/Bass's inaugural foray into traditional animation. Characters from L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz are given additional names, including Dandy the Cowardly Lion, Rusty the Tin Man, and Socrates the Strawman, expanding upon the original with these fresh monikers.
A young girl named Dorothy has gone to live with her grandparents on their small farm. One day when Dorothy is left alone in the house a tornado appears. Dorothy fails to get to the basement in time, and the entire house is picked up and transported to a magical land, falling on and killing a wicked witch. There she is informed by a good witch that she must travel to the Capital of Emerald and meet a great magician who may be able to help her find a way home. Along the way she makes some incredible friends and sees many strange and fantastic things.
The Wizard of Oz was an animated television series produced by DiC in 1990 to capitalize on the 50th anniversary of the 1939 classic film. The series featured thirteen episodes and premiered on ABC, starting on September 8, 1990.
Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz. They embark on a quest with three new friends - a talking scarecrow, a rusty tin woodman, and a cowardly lion - to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill their wishes. Along the way, they must overcome the obstacles and threats posed by the Wicked Witch of the West. Will they succeed in their mission and find their way back home?
In this steampunk-fantasy adaptation, a waitress named DG discovers she is the long-lost sister of the reigning queen in the magical land called the O.Z. She embarks on a journey to find her sister, accompanied by a companion named Glitch, a resistance fighter named Raw, and a skilled warrior named Cain. Together, they face off against the wicked witch and the oppressive forces that control the O.Z.
The Witches of Oz is an epic fantasy TV show that follows a modern-day authoress who discovers that the characters from her novel are real. With the help of a Scotsman and Glinda the Good, she must journey to the magical land of Oz to save it from the Wicked Witch and find her own destiny.
The Wonderful Galaxy of Oz is a 1990 futuristic adaptation of the classic story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. It was originally released in the 1990s in Japan as a television series, Space Oz no Bōken, and consists of 26 episodes. The plot parallels the original but imposes a science fiction theme. The U.S. version is a highly truncated and dubbed version of the original.
In 1905, a small-time magician named Oscar Diggs is transported to the colorful world of Oz where he becomes involved in a power struggle between three witches. As he navigates the enchanted land, Oz must use his illusions to defeat the wicked witches and fulfill his destiny as the wizard.
When a mysterious key transports her to the land of Oz, a regular kid named Dee goes on a musical journey to save magic — and be the hero of the story.
Wild at Heart follows Sailor and Lula, two passionate lovers who go on the run after Sailor is released from prison. As they navigate a dangerous and twisted path, they find themselves entangled in a web of murder, obsession, and desire.
Dorothy returns to Oz and discovers that her friends, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion, are in danger. They must face off against a new evil and find a way to save Oz once again.
After being taken to a mental institution, Dorothy escapes to the land of Oz once again to save her friends from an evil witch.
When Dorothy Gale enters the magical land of Oz, she teams up with the Muppets - Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion - to find the Wizard and defeat the Wicked Witch of the West. Along the way, they encounter adventure, comedy, and music in their quest to return home to Kansas.
After being transported back in time, a teenager named Hannah learns about the horrors of the Holocaust and must find a way to survive.
In this documentary, filmmaker Michael Moore invades other countries to steal their best ideas on various topics like education, healthcare, and worker benefits, in order to improve the quality of life in the United States.
In this live television adaptation of the classic musical The Wiz, a young girl named Dorothy gets swept away to a magical land called Oz where she must find her way back home with the help of her new friends, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion.
The Marc Pease Experience is a comedy-drama film about Marc Pease, a high school music teacher who is still fixated on his past glory days as a member of a singing group. As Marc prepares for a musical production, he must confront his stage fright and overcome various obstacles. Along the way, he navigates his relationships with his best friend, students, and mentors, all while trying to fulfill his bigger dreams. The film explores themes of pretentiousness, jealousy, and the pursuit of music. Will Marc be able to find his true voice and regain his confidence on stage?
Set in a post-apocalyptic America, a samurai with a six-string guitar embarks on a journey to Las Vegas to claim the title of the new King of Rock-n-Roll. Along the way, he encounters various eccentric characters and faces deadly challenges, all while evading the clutches of Death.
A behind-the-scenes look at the highly-anticipated two-part film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, featuring interviews with the cast and crew.