FUN FACTS AND TRIVIA
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The 40-Year-Old VirginWhen the Steve Carell's charcter Andy gets his chest hair remvoved, the hair was real. The director insisted that this would make the scene more funny.
Harry Potter and the Prisoners of Azkaban FactTo get to know his three lead actors, director Alfonso Cuaron had each of them write an essay about their characters, in the first-person. Emma Watson, wrote a 16-page essay, Daniel Radcliffe wrote a one page paper, and Rupert Grint never even turned his in, as he said that is what Ron would have done.
The Godfather FactMarlon Brando padded his cheeks with cotton wool to play Vito Corleone only for the audition but for the film, he had a mouthpiece specially created by a dentist.
Jaws FactDuring a set visit, George Lucas put his head in Bruce The Shark's mouth and Steven Spielberg shut it. The prank was funny until when the prop malfunctioned and Lucas got stuck.
Lord of the RingS: The Fellowship of the Rings FactTitanic FactE.T. the Extra- Terrestrial FactWorried about piracy, Universal Studios had green cassettes from green plastic. The idea worked and the release broke home entertainment records.
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Finding Nemo FactGreat White shark in the rehab group is named Bruce, the same name Steven Spielberg called the mechanical shark in Jaws. Pixar is known for crediting great filmmakers from the past, in their movies.
Idiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost ArkHarrison Ford fell ill with dysentery on set. So instead of fighting an Arab swordsman he asked Spielberg if he could just shoot him instead.
Titanic FactThe Social Network FactMost of the Winklevii's scenes were shot with two actors - Armie Hammer and Josh Pence - and digitally grafted the Hammer's face onto Josh Pence. The two actors went to twin boot camp to match up their body language.
Finding Nemo FactIron Man 2 FactSix Formula One cars were provided by the Historic Grand Prix Association.
Twilight FactThe Wizard of Oz FactThe original Tin Man Buddy Ebsen had to be hospitalized because of a reaction to the aluminum powder in his makeup.
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