Where was The Wiz filmed
The Wiz
Year: 1978
Country: USA
<p>Production of this musical film was organized by Universal Pictures and Motown Productions. Principal photography took place in Queens, New York, from July 13 to December 29, 1977. This was Michael Jackson's first feature film as the Scarecrow, and he starred Diana Ross, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Teresa Merritt, Thelma Carpenter, Lina Horne and Richard Pryor. The script, based on the Broadway version of William F. Brown's libretto, was adapted by Joel Schumacher. Locations included Astoria Studios, the ruined New York State Pavilion at the 1964 World's Fair (used for scenes from Munchkin Land), the Meadow Lake Bridge (first scene with the Yellow Brick Road) and Astroland Amusement Park on Coney Island (scene with the Tin Man). Shooting in the Emerald City was particularly extensive, involving 650 dancers, 385 crew members and 1,200 costumes. Costume designer Tony Walton collaborated with New York's top couturiers, including Oscar de la Renta and Norma Kamali, to create sumptuous, eccentric outfits. </p>
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Locations
Dorothy's house
In movie
Scene where In a Harlem apartment, a large family gathers around the Thanksgiving table - noisy, warm, with laughter and lively conversation everywhere. Children are in the kitchen, adults are raising their glasses, and traditional Thanksgiving dishes are on the table. Among the guests is Dorothy Gale, a 24-year-old elementary school teacher, a bit aloof, pensive. Aunt Em, cheerful and straightforward, teases her niece with a smile, saying it's time to start living like an adult, find her own way and move out.
Real
Scene was shot at 433 Prospect Place - in the historic neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, New York. This neighborhood is located north of the famous Prospect Park, one of the largest urban parks in the United States, designed by the same architects as Central Park - Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. Prospect Heights has long been a multicultural neighborhood with African American, Caribbean, Jewish, and Italian communities.
Munchkinlandia
In movie
Scene where a magical whirlwind of sparkling snow envelops Dorothy and transports her to the magical land of Oz. As she descends from the sky, her landing proves to be unexpectedly decisive - she crashes into a neon sign that reads "Oz", and it comes off, falling down and crushing Evermine, the Wicked Witch of the East, who rules Munchkinland. The witch's demise instantly frees the locals, the Munchkins, who have been hiding in fear. They emerge from their hiding places to the bright, fairy-tale setting where Dorothy has landed and greet their unwilling savior with delight.
Real
Scene was shot in the demolished New York State Pavilion, which was part of the 1964 World's Fair, located in the Corona neighborhood of New York City. The pavilion, built in 1962, was an iconic element of the Exposition, representing the states and promoting the ideas of American progress and technology. Located at the intersection of Perimeter Road and Meridian Road, the pavilion stood out for its unusual futuristic architecture. It was designed by architects to showcase the technology and advancements of the time, but was not used for its intended purpose after the exposition and gradually fell into disrepair.
New York Public Library
In movie
Scene where Dorothy, the Scarecrow and the Tin Man walk along the yellow brick road and find themselves at the library. Suddenly a Lion leaps out from behind a pillar of the building and tries to frighten them, but it quickly becomes clear that his menacing appearance hides his indecisiveness.
Real
Scene was shot outside the main building of the New York Public Library, one of Manhattan's most recognizable architectural landmarks. Its construction began in 1902 and was completed in 1910, but it officially opened in 1911 after the building housed nearly one million books. In the 1980s, the library underwent a major expansion, with underground vaults built beneath neighboring Bryant Park with miles of shelving to accommodate the growing collection.
Yellow brick road
In movie
Scene where along the way, Dorothy and Scarecrow meet the Tin Man, who, standing in an abandoned amusement park, is suffering from the fact that he has no heart. The Tin Man joins Dorothy and the Scarecrow, and together they all continue their search for the Wizard, hoping he will grant their wishes: a heart for the Tin Man and a brain for the Scarecrow.
Real
Scene was shot on the Wards Island Bridge in New York City. It is a small but significant bridge that spans the East River between the island and the mainland of the city. It has been in existence since 1951 and serves as an important transportation hub, connecting the two boroughs of the city.