Help ~ FAQs
Music, DVD & Video
- Will any of The Wiggles DVDs play on my DVD player?
- Due to the different DVD regions and video systems around the world - this may clarify what works where if you have any doubts as to whether a Wiggles' video will work in your country when purchasing them from the on-line store.
- Video (VHS) TV formats:
- - PAL / SECAM: 25 frames/sec
- NTSC: 29.97 frames/sec
- film: 24 frames/sec
Also - despite VCR's being able to play back all formats - make sure that your TV can as well - there are some VCR's that are able to say, play back NTSC video tapes and play them on a PAL TV. - Please tell me about DVD Formats?
- There are 6 DVD regions in the world. Players and discs are identified by the region number superimposed on a world globe. If a disc plays in more than one region it will have more than one number on the globe.
Region 1:
Canada, U.S., U.S. Territories
Region 2:
Japan, UK, Europe, South Africa, Middle East (including Egypt)
Region 3:
Southeast Asia, East Asia (including Hong Kong)
Region 4:
Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, Mexico,
South America, Caribbean
Region 5:
Former Soviet Union, Indian Subcontinent, Africa
(also North Korea, Mongolia)
Region 6:
China - Is the content on video titles the same in every country where a video is released?
- Please note that videos with the same titles may have varying content from country to country.
- When will Getting Strong be released in the USA?
- October 2007
(subject to change) - Where can I find lyrics and sheet music?
- The lyrics to The Wiggles songs are generally found on the CD/audio cassette inserts.
The Wiggles Shop sells a number of books that contain sheet music. Visit http://www.thewigglesshop.com/index.php?cPath=55 to go straight to The Wiggles Shop's book department. - Can I perform The Wiggles' songs in public (school performances, concerts, etc.)? Can I create copies of The Wiggles' music/lyrics for the performance?
- Permission to use any of The Wiggles music/lyrics is required by law. To obtain permission, please contact Wiggly Tunes at wigglytunes@thewiggles.com.au
- What's the last video that featured Greg? What's the first video that features Sam as the yellow Wiggle?
- Wiggledancing Live in the USA is the last video release with Greg as the yellow Wiggle.
The first Wiggles video with Sam as the yellow Wiggle is Getting Strong, which will be released in October 2007 in USA and is already available in Australia.
(Release dates are subject to change) - Where can I buy Wiggles DVDs and CDs?
- For Video DVDs USA and Canada:
www.warnerbros.com (link coming soon)
For CDs in the USA and Canada:
KOCH Music:
www.kochent.com
or
Ty's Toy Box:
www.tystoybox.com
For Australia, New Zealand and Region 4 DVDs:
The Wiggles Shop:
www.thewigglesshop.com
or contact ABC/Roadshow Entertainment.