We are pleased to share that The Wiz is now officially available on Blu-ray in Germany. Issued under the German title The Wiz – Das zauberhafte Land, this edition brings the beloved 1978 musical fantasy film to the German market in high definition for the first time in standard retail distribution.
The film, directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Diana Ross as Dorothy and Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow, has long been a favourite among fans of both cinema and music. The Wiz offers a unique and imaginative re-telling of L. Frank Baum’s classic story, blending soulful music, memorable performances and innovative production design to create a distinctly modern and urban take on the Land of Oz.
The new Blu-ray edition presents the film in its original widescreen format with high-quality picture and sound. It includes the original English audio track along with German language options, making it accessible to both collectors and German-speaking audiences. Packaged for the domestic market, the release uses the German title and retail classification with Region B coding.
This marks an important addition for collectors of Michael Jackson’s film work and fans of classic musical cinema who have been awaiting a readily-available high-definition version in Germany. With renewed interest in physical media and classic film restoration, this release ensures that The Wiz can be enjoyed in enhanced quality by a new generation of viewers as well as longtime admirers.
The Blu-ray is available now through German retailers and on Amazon.de
