Reservoir Dogs is considered Quentin Tarentino's seminal work, but it was no easy film to get out of the gate! This episode of DYK Movies explores the sometimes hilarious and sometimes totally bizarre backstory behind some of the movie's most famous people and places, including Madonna's present for Quentin Tarantino, and character research that included a real-life hostage situation.
With Jurassic World recently hitting theaters, it got the Did You Know Movies team thinking about the Steven Spielberg classic, Jurassic Park. This episode covers everything from Spielberg's cutting-edge use of animatronics to create the monstrous T-Rex to Jurassic' Park's...questionable science. Get ready because Jurassic Park is once again opening its gates!
Shrek, the hilarious ogre that took the world by storm back in 2001, actually has some pretty dark roots. Though Shrek may seem like a fun-loving romp to rescue classic fairy tale characters, the movie was actually a big screw you to Disney. From a 4 million dollar reshoot to a last-minute recasting, Shrek was almost a VERY different movie from the one you remember today.
Game of Thrones is more than a TV show, it's a cultural phenomenon.While we all wait in anticipation of season 6, we're taking a look back at the ways in which this series almost NEVER HAPPENED. Between the sheer volume of each novel and sex and violence embedded in every chapter, George R.R. Martin's famous book series hit quite a few speed bumps on its trip between paperback and the big screen. It was a dedication of the film runners and directors, meticulous casting choices and a commitment to the authenticity of the story that ultimately carried Game of Thrones into its position as pop-culture masterpiece.
When you have a popular movie, you have to stay secretive. And some of the lengths Star Wars had to go through to keep its production secrets quiet will blow you mind! From its alternative working title to lines being completed omitted from scripts, George Lucas had his work cut out for him ensuring that Star Wars details were kept under wraps. JonTron tyakes us through some of the Star Wars on-set secrets.
Super Mario Bros. the movie is broadly considered one of the worst films ever made, but WHY? What happened during the production to make one of the most beloved video game series of all time such a cinematic disaster? This episode of DYKM explores the history of the Super Mario Movie's production, from its bizarre casting choices to its long parade of directors and producers all battling it out for video game movie glory...or disaster.
Uninterested in doing a big budget movie based solely on spectacle, Christopher Nolan sought to ground the story of Batman in reality. But using practical effects can sometimes lead to unforeseen problems. This episode of DYKM explores the development and production of Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy and how his vision of a realistic Batman shaped the whole creative process... while also leading to problematic moments.
From its conception as a commercial to its debut on the big screen, Space Jam tactically overcame hurdle after hurdle. Its game plan increased production of animation, included tricks for overcoming green screen difficulties, and had moment after moment of obscure current references (current for the time at least.) There was even a moment when a character needed to be replaced. This episode of DYKM explores the development and production of Space Jam and all of its little hidden gems.
Did You Know there was more than one war being waged around the Harry Potter universe? Of course everyone knows about the war Lord Voldemort was waging, but what about the war behind the scenes? The Bidding War! This episode of DYKM explores the development and production of the Harry Potter movies and the struggle for creative control that took place behind the camera.
Did You Know the makers of The Matrix hid several clever bits of world building within their films. The Wachowskis were very mindful of everything from colors used in each scene, to the inclusion of twin only extras, and the gender swapping of the character Switch. This episode of DYKM explores the development and production of The Matrix Trilogy.
Did You Know certain species, puppets, and even characters in the Star Wars Universe didn't receive much focus or backstory until expanded material (such as the television specials and merchandise) gave them a little love. Even the Ewoks and Boba Fett only had names for the credits. This episode of DYKM explores the development and production of The Star Wars Franchise, discussing the expansion of certain characters and species and how they eventually became major parts in the Star Wars Universe.
Spirited Away might be considered the best Japanese film of all time, but DID YOU KNOW...The movie was based on director Miyazaki's real life experiences? From reading pre-teen magazines to make his movie relatable to to tackling a real life river monster, Miyazaki pulled in real life experiences to create the iconic moments we all connected to on a deeper level.
The visual masterpiece Princess Mononoke is one of the many notable and wonderful works from Studio Ghibli. But DID YOU KNOW... Hayao Miyazaki had the concept in mind for almost 20 YEARS before it became a full-length feature film?
The fourth installment of the Mad Max franchise garnered both critical and commercial success. But DID YOU KNOW... Mad Max Fury Road was stuck in development hell for nearly 17 years - leads had to be recast, storyboards recreated, and production had to be halted multiple times.
Marvel's Avengers broke records when it was first released and became the highest grossing box office comic book movie of all time. It garnered both critical and fan acclaim. But DID YOU KNOW... assembling all these heroes into a coherent story and logical universe took years of effort. Scripts were literally being reworked as production went on.
Zootopia was a box office hit, that started with a simple vision - to make a movie similar to Disney's 1973 adaptation of Robin Hood. But DID YOU KNOW... Judy Hopps was not the original main character for Zootopia? She was actually originally written as a supporting roll. However, seeing the city through the eyes of Nick Wilde almost ruined the whole story of Zootopia.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is an iconic film that many of us remember from our childhoods. But DID YOU KNOW... the movie was a huge disappointment to many during production and its initial release. The original author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory wasn't happy, the unions weren't happy, even human rights activists were sending in complaints.
Game of Thrones - gone for another year but don't worry there's more to learn behind the scenes. DID YOU KNOW... during the shooting of season 5, Game of Thrones underwent a serious bomb threat. Plus debates on nudity, special FX, and secrets even among the cast.
Jared Leto was so heavily committed to his role as Joker that he refused to see his co-stars off set? He wanted to make sure they saw him as nothing but the Joker. And DID YOU KNOW... preparations and filming for Suicide Squad were so intense, that David Ayer brought an onset therapist to help his cast avoid going too far for their roles.
Even though Scott Pilgrim is a 6 part series, the film rights were sold right after the 1st book was published. This eventually led to some hiccups during filming, and even led to multiple endings being filmed. And DID YOU KNOW... Edgar Wright did everything he could to embrace the nerd culture behind the movie, including securing the rights for music from Mr. Shigeru Miyamoto himself, through an apparently moving letter.
During the time of its release Howl's Moving Castle broke theatrical records for a Japanese Film in the United States - despite the strong anti-war message of the film (inspired by the Iraq invasion). But DID YOU KNOW... Miyazaki wasn't the original director for the film? Miyazaki actually came out of retirement after Mamoru Hosoda left the project due to creative differences.
Godzilla is one of the most iconic monsters of all times. And the original Godzilla movie even created a whole new type of film making. But DID YOU KNOW... after seeing the American Godzilla film, Executives at Toho were so unhappy that they made a mandate that subsequent Godzilla movies would declare the American version a failure.
Do you know why Spongebob lives in a pineapple? Or why he has square pants? Did you know that even though the show is one of the most successful cartoons in history, its creators made almost no money? Well sit back and soak up some incredible facts about Spongebob Squarepants!
The Pokemon Anime was schedule to run for only a year and a half, but due to its immense success its now one of the longest running shows on TV. And DID YOU KNOW... the shows creators never want Ash to become a Pokemon Master?! Hidaka has stated that if that ever happens the show will end.
One Punch Man is one of those beautifully triumphant stories about an all-too-human hero, despite his godlike abilities. But what makes the series so unique? And WHY is One Punch Man so BALD? After this episode, you'll understand the world of One Punch Man, see where it was created and why it's not just an important show for anime, but an important piece of art for the entire internet!
Frozen's development can be traced all the way back to the 1930's? The movie's origin comes from Disney's desire to make an adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale "The Snow Queen". The main struggle throughout the years has been creating characters an audience can relate to and connect with. Originally, Elsa (like the Snow Queen) was the evil villain in the story. However, as the story unfolded it was clear that Elsa was not a bad person, she just made bad decisions in a stressful situation.
Toy Story is probably the most iconic CGI movie to date, and this is no surprise because it is the first feature film to be animated entirely in CGI. But how the movie came to be is not some one-and-done story. In this episode, Shane reveals the creative obstacles Pixar had to overcome to make their first feature film.
Dragon Ball Z is full of very Distinct (and JACKED) characters, but where does the inspiration for them come from? It turns out that the show's Creator, Akira Toriyama, based most of the characters off of Real people who worked on the show! In this episode, Shane reveals the true individuals behind the characters!
Did You Know that NO ONE wanted to touch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?! With zero interest from major production companies, this iconic movie struggled to find funding as an independent film. But even after the movie was greenlit, it was no easy feat to complete the picture!
RICK AND MORTY has quickly become one of the most popular Adult Swim series to date, but its history is far less forthright than the show we've all come to love. In this episode, Lee reveals the various cartoons, series, jokes, and characters that grew into Rick and Morty over the course of several years!
GOODFELLAS is a great movie, but where did this amazing story come from? Well, it's based on a book. But it's the true mobster stories behind it all that make the book and movie so incredible!
THE SIMPSONS is one of the most iconic shows to ever run on television, but Did You Know that it was almost Cancelled before it even aired?! From shorts on the Tracey Ullman Show to the longest running American sitcom, The Simpsons has one of the best stories in all of pop culture history.
SPIDERMAN has seen many iterations and reboots, but Did You Know that the reboots include many of the same people who created the original cinematic franchise? In this episode, learn how Sony has carefully crafted one of Marvel's most popular heroes.
Did You Know that THE WALKING DEAD took several years to even get off the ground? And after the show was put on AMC, drama exploded behind the scenes! In this episode, you'll learn about all the turmoil involved in the making of this apocalyptic series.
Did You Know that there were two Sonic the Hedgehog cartoons on TV at the same time in the 1990s? The Sonic franchise is one of the least cohesive and most confusing franchises when it comes to the games, but this is even truer for the Sonic cartoons. In this episode, Shane reveals the muddled history of Sonic's many TV shows!
Hello Theorists. Do you want to play a game? This year JIGSAW is BACK! But where did his journey begin? Originally inspired by low budget horror films, SAW quickly evolved into one of the most successful horror franchises ever.
It has received immense praise, which makes us want to ask, what goes into making a movie this good? From the film's skilled director, Taika Waititi, to Marvel's hands-off approach, Yungtown reveals how such a monumental feature gets made!
From crass words in foreign languages to visual gags, South Park has never missed a chance to make audiences laugh. In this episode, learn the behind-the-scenes history of this groundbreaking TV show!
Star Wars has such a complex past. The films we know and love today could have turned out entirely different. Han Solo might have been killed off and Michael Jackson could have potentially played Jar Jar Binks. Let's take a trip through the past and uncover how Star Wars evolved in this episode of Did You Know Movies!
This time we take a look at the Shrek movies that made the character a success and led to him becoming a meme online. Besides Shrek memes, we also look at how the series was produced and characters like Donkey and Fiona, as well as peek into the Shrek fan-base. Shrek is love, Shrek is life.
This time we take a look at The Room and Tommy Wiseau's insane ideas for the movie; some of which made it, and some didn't. We also cover some of the information from Greg Sestero's book, The Disaster Artist, which mentions Wiseau and his antics extensively.
This time we take a look at South Park's crude Easter eggs. In this video we cover some of the all time best south park episodes Easter eggs such as Casa Bonita and ManBearPig. We also explain the history of the show, and how Matt Stone and Trey Parker's work first began.
This time we're looking at how The Black Panther took over 20 years to make. Before the modern Marvel Black Panther, Wesley Snipes tried to produce a movie on the comic book character in the 90s. We also look at some interesting stories relating to the Black Panther cast, including Chadwick Boseman and Michael B Jordan, and how the movie was affected by other Marvel movies such as Avengers Infinity War, as well as some inspirations behind characters and places such as Killmonger and Wakana.
This time on Did You Know Movies we're looking at how Venom (2018) was Sony's 4th attempt at making a Venom movie, among other facts about Tom Hardy's Venom. There were several attempts at making a Venom movie Linked to Spider-Man 3 and The Amazing Spider-Man, but a solid basis for a Venom movie didn't emerge until after Sony and Marvel made an agreement for Spider-Man to enter the MCU, which is base don the comic books.
Aired November 5, 2018 This time on Did You Know Movies we're looking at SpongeBob SquarePants! Do you know why he lives in a pineapple? Or why he has square pants? Did you know that even though the show is one of the most successful cartoons in history, its creators made almost no money? Well sit back and soak up some incredible facts about Sponge bob Squarepants!
This time on Did You Know Movies we're looking at how Pokemon was censored in the west, as well as secrets and Easter eggs from the Pokemon anime!
This time on Did You Know Movies we're looking at how Ryan Reynolds became Deadpool! Deadpool and Deadpool 2 are films by 20th Century Fox which are based on the Marvel Comics character Deadpool who exists in the X-Men line of the franchise.
This time on Did You Know Movies we're looking at the history of longest running animated comedy, The Simpsons, as well as some Simpsons Easter eggs involving iconic TV cartoon characters such as Homer and Bart.
This time on Did You Know Movies we're looking at Avengers Endgame, a product of both Marvel and Disney as well as the sequel to Avengers Infinity War and the conclusion of Thanos' plot.
This time on Did You Know Movies we're looking at Pokemon Detective Pikachu featuring Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu. This is the first Nintendo related franchise to hit the silver screen in many years, and is also the first live-action production of a Game Freak and The Pokémon Company product.
We look at the LOST Pokemon movie about an actual dinosaur. This was planned as the 3rd Pokemon movie, but was cancelled before production began.
Today we're looking at several Nintendo shows and movies that were lost to time, spanning franchises such as Super Mario, Star Fox, and The Legend of Zelda.
Today on Did You Know Movies we take a look at one more cancelled Nintendo movie, that is the Cancelled Metroid Movie by John Woo.