History Film / TheWizardOfSpeedAndTime

* CanadaEh: One of Bookman's hired thugs is an incredibly stereotypical Canadian.

WOSAT, as it's commonly acronymed, was shown on an episode of [[Creator/{{Disney}} The Wonderful World of Disney]] which showcased special effects to coincide with the release of ''Film/TheBlackHole''. It has since been shown around many [[FanConvention sci-fi conventions]] to great acclaim (to the point that the Evanston, IL BMovie festival [[https://b-fest.com/history.html B-Fest has featured it at every gathering since 1986]]), prompting Mike to remake the short as a feature film... about ''[[ShowWithinAShow making the short]]''. After 5 years in the making, the feature film WOSAT was released in 1989 to limited theater showings, but has since gained a [[CultClassic cult following]] through Laserdisc and VHS releases.

WOSAT, as it's commonly acronymed, was shown on an episode of [[Creator/{{Disney}} The Wonderful World of Disney]] which showcased special effects to coincide with the release of ''Film/TheBlackHole''. It has since been shown around many [[FanConvention sci-fi conventions]] to great acclaim, prompting Mike to remake the short as a feature film... about ''[[ShowWithinAShow making the short]]''. After 5 years in the making, the feature film WOSAT was released in 1989 to limited theater showings, but has since gained a [[CultClassic cult following]] through Laserdisc and VHS releases.

* WhatDoYouMeanItWasntMadeOnDrugs: InUniverse example when Bookman asks, "What do you think these guys were ''on'' when they made this? Wizard of ''Speed''!"

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[[caption-width-right:350:Look for the wizard in the robe of green, for I will help you find your dream!]]

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* PaintingTheMedium: Jittlov seems to have strange powers related to special effects, including the ability to [[{{Intangibility}} go through walls]], move in fast-motion, and even ''[[{{Telepathy}} read minds]]'', [[{{Blackmail}} finding out that a rather irate secretary that badmouthed him once had]] [[WhipItGood a rather]] ''[[WhipItGood interesting]]'' [[WhipItGood night in the office]].

* ShaggyDogStory: [[spoiler:Gloriously [[SubvertedTrope subverted.]] Mike deals with the Hollywood unions' bizarre rules, Bookman's ExecutiveMeddling and attempts at ripping him off, and the police chasing him at Bookman's command. Despite this, he finally manages to get the film broadcast, only for the broadcast to be interrupted by a presidential address that rambles on incessantly. In a fit of rage and depression, Jittlov grabs all the remaining copies of the film and burns them, adding the script to the fire for good measure. Then, to cheer him up, Cindy takes him on a trip around town. When the presidential address ends, the short film Mike worked hard on is ''finally'' broadcast and develops a following.]]

* ImagineSpot: Many of them are lifted from Jittlov's short films for Creator/{{Disney}}, including a MickeyMouse satellite (used for the opening of the original Disney Channel) and car.

* PaintingTheMedium: Jittlov seems to have strange powers related to special effects, including the ability to [[{{Intangibility}} go through walls]], move in fast-motion, and even ''[[{{Telepathy}} read minds]]'', [[{{Blackmail}} finding out that a rather irate secretary that badmouthed him once had]] [[WhipItGood a rather interesting night in the office]].
-->'''Jittlov:''' "It's a ''special effect!''"

-->'''Jittlov:''' Or ''calm weather!'' Perfectly calm...

-->'''Jittlov:''' What are you doing?
-->'''Lucas:''' Praying for reality...

[[folder:1979 short]] Trivia

[[folder:1979 short]]
* ActingForTwo: See SelfDeprecatingHumor below.
* NoBudget: The original short had no budget and was created entirely by Mike.

* {{Nepotism}}: C.C. [=DeSchwartz=] helps his nephew Harold get an entry-level job with the studio (apparently with much higher pay than normal) and the primary reason he hadn't fired Bookman years ago is because Bookman is his son-in-law.

By permission of Mike Jittlov himself, the movie has been made available to anyone who wishes to watch it on YouTube (and can be downloaded and spread around, so long as you don't intend to profit from it). It can be found [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ldOTw60Ozg here]].

* TheCameo: The film has ones of Forrest J. Ackerman, Angelique Pettyjohn, [[Creator/DisneysNineOldMen Ward Kimball]], Will Ryan, [[CreatorCameo composer]] John Masari, a pre-Series/MiamiVice Phillip Michael Thomas, and a sadly posthumous Stephen Stucker.

* TakeThat: The entire movie is a celebration of the spirit of creativity and a jab against unions and bureaucrats who want to impede it for the sake of just making money.

* HonestCorporateExecutive: As a stark contrast to Bookman's OnlyInItForTheMoney attitude, Straeker has faith in Jittlov's project and grants him creative freedom.