We have all heard or seen the following movies many times. But have you heard little known facts about them? 🧷 The Wizard of Oz (1939): * Hidden Details: Many people are familiar with the urban legend of the "hanging Munchkin," but a lesser-known fact is that the horse in the Emerald City scenes was colored with Jell-O crystals, which caused a bit of a dilemma as the horse kept trying to lick it off during filming. * Production Challenges: The original Tin Man, Buddy Ebsen, was hospitalized due to an allergic reaction to the aluminum powder makeup, which led to Jack Haley replacing him and a change in the makeup formulation. 🧷 Psycho (1960): * Innovative Techniques: Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" was the first American film ever to show a toilet flushing on screen, which was controversial at the time. * Budget Constraints: Hitchcock faced budget constraints from Paramount, so he shot the film using a TV crew and in black and white to save money. This also contributed to the film’s unique, stark aesthetic. 🧷 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977): * Sound Innovations: The iconic sounds of the lightsabers were created by sound designer Ben Burtt who combined the hum of old movie projectors and the buzz of television interference. * Box Office Surprises: Originally, studio executives were so sure that "Star Wars" would flop that they released it in a minimal number of theaters and only agreed to distribute it if theater owners agreed to also take the more anticipated film "The Other Side of Midnight." 🧷 Titanic (1997): * Historical Artifacts: Director James Cameron went to great lengths to bring authenticity to the film, including dives to the real Titanic wreckage. The set designs were historically accurate, and the "Heart of the Ocean" necklace was based on a real diamond that was reputedly on the Titanic. * Costly Production: At the time of its release, "Titanic" was the most expensive film ever made, primarily due to its detailed production and special effects. 🧷 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003): * Massive Scale: The film used more than 1,500 extras to create epic battle scenes. Many of these extras were fans who had volunteered through a fan club. * Complex Effects: The character Gollum was one of the first fully realized CGI characters in a major movie, portrayed through motion capture by actor Andy Serkis. This was groundbreaking in terms of visual effects and character animation.

Here are some interesting facts about the MCU

• Samuel L. Jackson's portrayal of Nick Fury was inspired by the Marvel Comics Ultimate series, where the character was redesigned to look like Jackson himself, even before he was cast in the role.
• The character of Tony Stark (Iron Man) is said to be inspired by real-life inventor and entrepreneur Howard Hughes, reflecting Hughes' reputation as a brilliant, eccentric billionaire.
• Tom Cruise was once considered for the role of Tony Stark/Iron Man before Robert Downey Jr. was cast, potentially altering the tone and direction of the entire MCU.
• The late Stan Lee, co-creator of many Marvel superheroes, made cameo appearances in every MCU film up to "Avengers: Endgame" (2019), making him a beloved figure across all storylines.
• The MCU has a significant global impact, influencing not only film and television but also comic books, video games, merchandise, and even academic discussions about mythology, ethics, and identity.

Do you have any interesting facts about the MCU?