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12 Famous Movie Facts That Are Actually False
12 Famous Movie Facts That Are Actually False

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12 Famous Movie Facts That Are Actually False

The famous "SEX" dust cloud in The Lion King was a hidden message, but it didn't say sex — it actually spells "SFX" as a subtle shoutout to the film's special effects team. The myth of the hidden word, according to Snopes, spread after rumors that a 4-year-old boy from New York or Louisiana spotted the word "S-E-X" in the dust cloud while watching The Lion King and told his mother or aunt. However, that doesn't make much sense because how could a child that young spell, make out the spelling, or understand the word? The "discovery" was likely framed as "a child saw it" to make it more alarming and to fuel outrage by someone or somebodies who wanted to criticize Disney. There is a widely circulated myth that one of the Munchkin actors hanged himself on camera in The Wizard of Oz, specifically during the scene where Dorothy and the Scarecrow meet the Tin Man. In reality, what people often mistake for a hanging figure is actually a large bird — likely a crane — that was part of the set to make the forest appear more lifelike. According to Snopes, this urban legend dates back to 1989, when the film was re-released on VHS for its 50th anniversary. OK, now, if you were watching this on video in 1989, the resolution would have been, well, shit, so it would be easy to not be able to make out shadows in the background and interpret them as something else. In the 30-plus years since then, the movie has been remastered and cleaned up several times, and if you watch it today you can clearly make out that it's just an exotic bird walking in the background. Three Men and a Baby was not filmed in a haunted New York apartment, and there's no ghost lurking in the background of any scene. The "ghost" people often point to is actually a cardboard cutout of Ted Danson's character, which was part of a deleted storyline. The movie was filmed on a soundstage in Toronto, not in a real apartment, haunted or otherwise. Just like The Wizard of Oz, Munchkin one, this urban legend started after the film was released onto home video. The story went that a 9-year-old boy had killed himself in the apartment where the movie was filmed and that he can be seen hiding behind the curtains as the camera quickly pans across the room. But the "ghost" is actually a cardboard cutout of Ted Danson's character (which can be seen earlier in the film). There are a few theories as to how this rumor started — like how it was the studio trying to drive up VHS rentals. It could just be that, again, just like in the case of The Wizard of Oz, the low resolution of VHS tapes, and the fact that TVs were smaller in the '80s and '90s, made it hard to determine what the figure was. It's a common misconception that Heath Ledger stayed in character as the Joker 24/7 while filming The Dark Knight. While Ledger did immerse himself deeply in the role — notably spending weeks alone in a hotel room developing the Joker's voice, mannerisms, and personality — he did not remain in character off-camera throughout the entire shoot. Cast and crew members, including Christian Bale, have said that while Ledger took the role very seriously and delivered an unforgettable performance, he was professional, collaborative, and able to step out of character between takes, where he cracked jokes and skateboarded. The myth of him being consumed by the role (and it leading to his death) adds to the film's mystique, but in reality, Ledger approached the part with intense preparation, not constant method acting. In Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, the scene where Indy shoots the swordsman was not improvised because Harrison Ford was tired of doing takes of it and refused to do anymore. Ford and the actor who played the swordsman had actually trained for a much longer scene that was going to be elaborate and just be between the whip and the sword. However, Ford was combating dysentery and was not feeling well, so the night before the shoot, he approached the film's director, Steven Spielberg, about shortening the scene (as it was going to take at least two to three days to shoot) by just having Indy shoot the swordsman. Spielberg had had a similar idea, so the scene was cut down before it was even shot. Leonardo DiCaprio did read for the part of Max in Hocus Pocus. However, he never turned down the role because he couldn't even accept it, as he was already committed to filming two other movies. It's a bit convoluted, but he was asked to come in to read for it, with director Kenny Ortega being fully aware that he was unavailable to do the movie because he was already committed to filming What's Eating Gilbert Grape and This Boy's Life. According to Ortega, DiCaprio was brought in to read for the role because the casting people knew he would be very good and that it would inspire Ortega to find the right guy to play Max. The producer of Gone With the Wind, David O. Selznick, was not fined $5,000 for including the word "damn" at the end of the movie because it violated a Motion Picture Association Production Code. "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn," is one of the most iconic lines in cinematic history. However, Selznick didn't have to pay a fine because he didn't violate anything. He wanted to stick to the book as much as possible, so he got special permission from the Motion Picture Association to use the words "damn" and "hell" in specific situations in the film. But, just in case he didn't get the permission, Selznick and story editor Val Lewton came up with a list of alternate lines that Rhett could say to Scarlett at the end of the movie. Mad Max: Fury Road had a script, contrary to internet rumors that said director George Miller used only storyboards to make the film. Obviously, this is not true, because it would be impossible to make a movie like Fury Road without a script. In an Oct. 2020 email to IndieWire, Miller shut down the rumor once and for all, saying, "I'm not sure how the notion that Fury Road had no script came about. I suppose it's because of the [photo of the] room lined with storyboards. Of course, there was a script! How else could we have presented the project to a studio, cast, and crew to elicit their interest?" Janet Jackson never demanded that Tupac Shakur get an HIV test before he kissed her for their film Poetic Justice. While this didn't happen, it does have an origin; according to the film's writer-director, the late John Singleton, it was actually a joke (not the most tasteful joke, I know) he started when they were filming. The backstory is that both he and Tupac had HUGE crushes on Jackson (who was not interested in either of them, 'cause she was secretly married at the time), and he would jokingly say, "We're gonna have to get you an AIDS test for you to kiss my actress!" as a way to one-up Tupac. The joke became a rumor even before the movie was it's important to note that HIV/AIDS had been a known disease for over a decade-plus when the movie was filmed — it was already a known fact that you could not transmit the disease through kissing, so it doesn't even make sense. Universal had high hopes for Jaws, and knew it would be a hit (obviously not the massive blockbuster film it would become). The movie was based on a bestselling novel, and the studio believed the thrilling concept and beachside setting would have a strong appeal for summer audiences, which is exactly why they chose to release it in the summer. At the time of its release, 1975, summer was considered a dead zone for movies, with studios typically dumping lower-priority releases during those months. In the decades since, this has led to the misconception that Universal didn't expect much from Jaws. Additionally, Universal backed the film with an aggressive marketing campaign, which was unusual for the time. The campaign included an unprecedented number of TV and radio spots, which helped build nationwide buzz. Contrary to popular belief, Cleopatra was not a box office bomb. In fact, the 1963 epic starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton was the highest-grossing film of that year, earning around $57 million at the box office, which was an impressive figure for the time. The misconception largely stems from the film's behind-the-scenes chaos, production problems, and notoriously bloated budget, which ballooned to close to $44 million (roughly $460 million today with inflation), making it the most expensive movie ever made up to that point. The movie struggled to make an immediate profit due to its staggering production costs. But Cleopatra eventually recouped its budget through re-releases and international earnings. And lastly, no, a disgruntled Disney employee who had just found out they were fired did not secretly draw penises on the VHS cover of The Little Mermaid — despite what you may have heard as a kid. The now infamous image, which appears to show phallic shapes hidden in the castle towers, was actually the result of an innocent mistake by a freelance artist hired to create the marketing artwork. In 1998, Snopes interviewed the artist responsible for the original Little Mermaid VHS cover to get to the bottom of the infamous "phallic castle" rumor. The artist, who had previously worked on other official promotional materials for the film — including the theatrical poster, CD artwork, and Happy Meal boxes — insisted it was purely accidental. He explained that he was rushing to finish the artwork around "four in the morning" and didn't notice anything unusual in the castle design. In fact, that exact castle illustration had already been used in the film's original poster (below) and was simply reused for the VHS cover, with only Ariel, Prince Eric, Sebastian, and Flounder being newly redrawn.

Eighties rock legend John Parr to appear at Wrexham Library
Eighties rock legend John Parr to appear at Wrexham Library

Leader Live

time12-07-2025

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  • Leader Live

Eighties rock legend John Parr to appear at Wrexham Library

John Parr, known for hits featured in films such as St. Elmo's Fire, Three Men and a Baby, and The Running Man, will be at the library on August 5 at 6pm. He has crafted a short film and score based on the life of Welsh-language poet Hedd Wyn. Hedd Wyn, born Ellis Humphrey Evans, was killed on the first day of the Battle of Passchendaele during the First World War. He was posthumously awarded the bard's chair at the 1917 National Eisteddfod, and the chairing ceremony saw the empty chair draped in black, later delivered to Evans's parents. The 1917 National Eisteddfod is now referred to as Eisteddfod y Gadair Ddu (The Eisteddfod of the Black Chair). The event is free and will be conducted in English. READ MORE: Lucky Flintshire street named People's Postcode Lottery winner today Library-goers can register their place by phoning the library. For those attending the National Eisteddfod and wanting to engage in the fringe events during that week, a free shuttle bus service will be operational between the Eisteddfod and Wrexham General train station. The service will run all day, every day, throughout the Eisteddfod week.

Nepo baby with HUGE 80s movie star dad looks incredible in black swimsuit – but can you guess who her famous father is?
Nepo baby with HUGE 80s movie star dad looks incredible in black swimsuit – but can you guess who her famous father is?

Scottish Sun

time28-06-2025

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  • Scottish Sun

Nepo baby with HUGE 80s movie star dad looks incredible in black swimsuit – but can you guess who her famous father is?

She has forged a successful career in a completely different industry beach babe Nepo baby with HUGE 80s movie star dad looks incredible in black swimsuit – but can you guess who her famous father is? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NEPO-BABY with a huge Hollywood star father was branded body "goals" as she stripped to a black swimsuit. The sports star, 36, opted for a figure hugging black one-piece as she hit the sands at Florida's Palm Beach. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 A Hollywood nepo baby with a mega famous father took to the sea in Florida as she enjoyed her downtime Credit: Frida / Boonestudios 6 Hannah Selleck, 37, has carved out a completely different career to her famous dad Credit: Getty 6 She is the only child of actor Tom Selleck and his wife Jillie Mack Credit: Alamy Hannah Selleck is the daughter of Three Men and a Baby and Quigley Down Under actor Tom Selleck, 80 - and is often spotted hanging out with her famous pop. She is the screen star's sole child with his wife Jillie Mack, 67, and - despite her dad's famous career - swerved film fame to become an equestrian competitor. In her down time away from her horses, Hannah captured herself chilling out on the beach. She uploaded a snap to her Instagram page, taken by Boone Studios, which saw her emerging from the waves and sweeping her wet locks over her shoulders. She had pulled on a pair of sunglasses and looked completely relaxed as she strode on the sands. In a thought-provoking caption she wrote: "Some waves aren't meant to be caught." This prompted one fan to post: "You are GOALS!!!!!" A second put: "Super cute babe. I'm here for this." A third then gushed: "Stunning! Miss you!" Her wider Instagram account captures the international show jumper's achievements in the sporting world, as well as a series of selfies and shots with her pals. Who is Tom Selleck's wife, Jillie Mack? Her love for horses came after actor Tom and Jillie raised her on a California ranch, named Rancho de Descanso, and her mum gushed to People in 2012: "We both thought it was the best environment for her to grow up." In 2010, this proved to be correct and spurred her to launch her own training and breeding operation on-site. Eight years later, she suffered a serious riding injury during which she shattered her fibula and tibia - yet had worked hard to get her passion back on track. Her battles came after she was then diagnosed with a rare nerve disease which sparked PTSD, and Hannah had previously told how meditation and yoga have helped in her recovery. CBS Fall Premiere Dates CBS has announced its fall premiere lineup. The network has decided to push most of its premieres back to mid-October, while one highly-anticipated show is still slated to air in September. Here's a look at all the shows premiering on CBS this fall: Wednesday, September 18: Survivor - 8pm ET Saturday, September 21: 48 Hours - 9pm ET Sunday, September 22: 60 Minutes - 7pm ET Matlock (Sneak Peek) 9pm ET Sunday, September 29: Continuation of NFL on CBS - 7pm ET 60 Minutes - 7:30pm ET The Summit (Sneak peek) - 9pm ET Big Brother - 10:30pm ET Sunday, October 6: Continuation of NFL on CBS - 7pm ET American Music Awards - 8pm ET Big Brother - 10pm ET Wednesday, October 9: Survivor - 8pm ET The Summit - 9:30pm ET Thursday, October 10: Big Brother - 8pm ET Matlock - 9pm ET Elsbeth - 10pm ET Sunday, October 13: 60 Minutes - 7pm ET Big Brother - 8:30pm ET Monday, October 14: NCIS - 8pm ET NCIS: Origins - 9pm ET Tuesday, October 15: FBI - 8pm ET FBI: International - 9pm ET FBI: Most Wanted - 10pm ET Wednesday, October 16: Survivor - 8pm ET The Summit - 9:30pm ET Thursday, October 17: George & Mandy's First Marriage - 8pm ET Ghosts - 8:30pm ET Matlock - 9pm ET Elsbeth - 10pm ET Firday, October 18: SWAT - 8pm ET Fire Country - 9pm ET Blue Bloods - 10pm ET Monday, October 21: The Neighborhood - 8pm ET Poppa's House - 8:30pm ET NCIS - 9pm ET NCIS: Origins - 10pm ET Sunday, October 27: Continuation of NFL on CBS - 7pm ET 60 Minutes - 7:30pm ET Tracker - 8:30pm ET The Equalizer - 9:30pm ET PROUD PAPA Meanwhile, her connection with her father has remained strong. He previously spoke out about being a parent to Parade and said: "You never stop being a dad even though your kids are grown. "There aren't a lot of good, strong, examples of patriarchs trying to do the right thing on television. "So, I think that performs a certain function; fathers are important." He then added to People: "I've always treasured the balance between work and time with my family. It's always about them." DOUBLE TAKE Last year, film fans were left stunned after Tom looked unrecognizable when running errands. The iconic actor switched up his look months after CBS announced that Blue Bloods was canceled - and Tom had been clear about his unhappiness with the decision. He was spotted eating a McDonald's burger before strolling across a parking lot. Typically, Tom is clean-shaven with a large mustache and carefully styled hair. Before the network announced that the police drama, which was beloved by fans, had been canceled, the Magnum PI star discussed its renewal chances with CBS Sunday Morning. "Well, that's a good question," he said at the time. "I will continue to think that CBS will come to their senses. "We're the third-highest show in all of broadcast." Tom continued, "We're winning the night. All the cast wants to come back. "I can tell you this: We aren't sliding off a cliff; we're doing good shows." "And still holding out place. So I dunno. You tell me," the actor went on. 6 Hannah has carved out a career as an international show jumper Credit: Getty 6 Tom has carved out a hugely successful movie and TV career Credit: Rex

Nepo baby with HUGE 80s movie star dad looks incredible in black swimsuit – but can you guess who her famous father is?
Nepo baby with HUGE 80s movie star dad looks incredible in black swimsuit – but can you guess who her famous father is?

The Irish Sun

time28-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Irish Sun

Nepo baby with HUGE 80s movie star dad looks incredible in black swimsuit – but can you guess who her famous father is?

A NEPO-BABY with a huge Hollywood star father was branded body "goals" as she stripped to a black swimsuit. The sports star, 36, opted for a figure hugging black one-piece as she hit the sands at Florida's Palm Beach. Advertisement 6 A Hollywood nepo baby with a mega famous father took to the sea in Florida as she enjoyed her downtime Credit: Frida / Boonestudios 6 Hannah Selleck, 37, has carved out a completely different career to her famous dad Credit: Getty 6 She is the only child of actor Tom Selleck and his wife Jillie Mack Credit: Alamy Hannah Selleck is the daughter of Three Men and a Baby and Quigley Down Under actor Tom Selleck, 80 - and is often spotted hanging out with her famous pop. She is the screen star's sole child with his wife Jillie Mack, 67, and - despite her dad's famous career - swerved film fame to become an equestrian competitor. In her down time away from her horses, Hannah captured herself chilling out on the beach. She uploaded a snap to her Instagram page, taken by Boone Studios, which saw her emerging from the waves and sweeping her wet locks over her shoulders. Advertisement READ MORE ON NEPO BABIES She had pulled on a pair of sunglasses and looked completely relaxed as she strode on the sands. In a thought-provoking caption she wrote: "Some waves aren't meant to be caught." This prompted one fan to post: "You are GOALS!!!!!" A second put: "Super cute babe. I'm here for this." Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive A third then gushed: "Stunning! Miss you!" Her wider Instagram account captures the international show jumper's achievements in the sporting world, as well as a series of selfies and shots with her pals. Who is Tom Selleck's wife, Jillie Mack? Her love for horses came after actor Tom and Jillie raised her on a California ranch, named Rancho de Descanso, and her mum gushed to People in 2012: "We both thought it was the best environment for her to grow up." In 2010, this proved to be correct and spurred her to launch her own training and breeding operation on-site. Advertisement Eight years later, she suffered a serious riding injury during which she shattered her fibula and tibia - yet had worked hard to get her passion back on track. Her battles came after she was then diagnosed with a rare nerve disease which sparked PTSD, and Hannah had previously told how meditation and yoga have helped in her recovery. CBS Fall Premiere Dates CBS has announced its fall premiere lineup. The network has decided to push most of its premieres back to mid-October, while one highly-anticipated show is still slated to air in September. Here's a look at all the shows premiering on CBS this fall: Wednesday, September 18: Survivor - 8pm ET Saturday, September 21: 48 Hours - 9pm ET Sunday, September 22: 60 Minutes - 7pm ET Matlock (Sneak Peek) 9pm ET Sunday, September 29: Continuation of NFL on CBS - 7pm ET 60 Minutes - 7:30pm ET The Summit (Sneak peek) - 9pm ET Big Brother - 10:30pm ET Sunday, October 6: Continuation of NFL on CBS - 7pm ET American Music Awards - 8pm ET Big Brother - 10pm ET Wednesday, October 9: Survivor - 8pm ET The Summit - 9:30pm ET Thursday, October 10: Big Brother - 8pm ET Matlock - 9pm ET Elsbeth - 10pm ET Sunday, October 13: 60 Minutes - 7pm ET Big Brother - 8:30pm ET Monday, October 14: NCIS - 8pm ET NCIS: Origins - 9pm ET Tuesday, October 15: FBI - 8pm ET FBI: International - 9pm ET FBI: Most Wanted - 10pm ET Wednesday, October 16: Survivor - 8pm ET The Summit - 9:30pm ET Thursday, October 17: George & Mandy's First Marriage - 8pm ET Ghosts - 8:30pm ET Matlock - 9pm ET Elsbeth - 10pm ET Firday, October 18: SWAT - 8pm ET Fire Country - 9pm ET Blue Bloods - 10pm ET Monday, October 21: The Neighborhood - 8pm ET Poppa's House - 8:30pm ET NCIS - 9pm ET NCIS: Origins - 10pm ET Sunday, October 27: Continuation of NFL on CBS - 7pm ET 60 Minutes - 7:30pm ET Tracker - 8:30pm ET The Equalizer - 9:30pm ET PROUD PAPA Meanwhile, her connection with her father has remained strong. He previously spoke out about being a parent to Advertisement "There aren't a lot of good, strong, examples of patriarchs trying to do the right thing on television. "So, I think that performs a certain function; fathers are important." He then added to DOUBLE TAKE Last year, film fans were left stunned after Advertisement The iconic actor switched up his look months after CBS announced that Blue Bloods was canceled - and Tom had been clear about his unhappiness with the decision. He was spotted eating a McDonald's burger before strolling across a parking lot. Typically, Tom is clean-shaven with a large mustache and carefully styled hair. Before the network announced that the police drama, which was beloved by fans, had been canceled, the Magnum PI star discussed its renewal chances with Advertisement "Well, that's a good question," he said at the time. "I will continue to think that CBS will come to their senses. "We're the third-highest show in all of broadcast." Tom continued, "We're winning the night. All the cast wants to come back. Advertisement "I can tell you this: We aren't sliding off a cliff; we're doing good shows." "And still holding out place. So I dunno. You tell me," the actor went on. 6 Hannah has carved out a career as an international show jumper Credit: Getty 6 Tom has carved out a hugely successful movie and TV career Credit: Rex Advertisement 6 He recently spoke out about fatherhood and parenting Credit: Getty

'It's temporary:' Steve Guttenberg talks about the fleeing nature of fame and the importance of being a good person at Calgary Exoat Calgary Expo
'It's temporary:' Steve Guttenberg talks about the fleeing nature of fame and the importance of being a good person at Calgary Exoat Calgary Expo

Calgary Herald

time27-04-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Calgary Herald

'It's temporary:' Steve Guttenberg talks about the fleeing nature of fame and the importance of being a good person at Calgary Exoat Calgary Expo

Article content Article content But only up to a point. On Saturday afternoon, the star of the Police Academy franchise, Short Circuit, Cocoon and Three Men and a Baby told an audience at Calgary Expo that he made a deal with his mom and dad when he left New York for Hollywood at the age of 17. Article content Inspired by the success of family friend Michael Bell, a successful voice-over actor who had a mansion in L.A., a Cadillac and beautiful girlfriends, Guttenberg had decided he wanted to be a movie star. He took some acting classes in New York and set off for Hollywood after graduating from high school. Article content Article content 'My parents gave me two weeks,' Guttenberg said. 'They said I could stay with Michael Bell . He had a big mansion on Mulholland Drive so I had somewhere to stay and somewhere safe to stay. My parents said 'you've got two weeks. So go to Los Angeles and become a movie star. But if you don't in two weeks, come back and you'll go to Albany State University, which I got accepted to.' Article content Article content Before the two weeks were up, he landed a commercial. It was for Kentucky Fried Chicken. He had no lines, but he was in scenes opposite Col. Sanders himself. Article content 'So I called up my parents and said 'I'm a movie star!'' Guttenberg said. Article content His first film, which Bell helped him get, was a tiny role in the 1977 action thriller Roller Coaster opposite George Segal (Fun Calgary Expo overlap: Rollercoaster was also the first film of guest Helen Hunt, who played Segal's daughter, and was also featured at this year's Expo.) Article content Article content Guttenberg eventually landed his first breakout performance in 1982's Diner, a cult comedy that also featured early appearances by Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon, Paul Reiser, Daniel Stern and Ellen Barkin. Article content But he became a household name after playing Carey Mahoney, the smart-alecky new recruit in 1984's Police Academy and its three sequels. Guttenberg said he was certain the film would be a success. But he was also certain he had lost the role after producers narrowed it down to him and another actor. Article content 'It was between me and another guy,' Guttenberg said. 'I don't want to say his name, but he was really a super talented gu. 'I was able to listen to his audition. The crew was laughing and clapping. This guy could sing and dance. He could do acrobatics and he was handsome. The crew was just laughing and cheering and when he left they were clapping.'

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