Did You Know These Classic Films Were All Remakes?

 The Wizard of Oz

Yes, even The Wizard of Oz isn't an original idea! Many people know that it was based on a novel written in 1900 by L. Frank Baum. What people don't realize though is that there were tons of versions of this film! Throughout the 20s and 30s, people tried to capture the magical story. The 1939 version got it right though, thanks to colorized film!

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The More You Know

  • On the set of one of the Pirates of the Carribbean films, Johnny Depp spent £40,000 on 500 coats for the cast and crew.
  • Stanley Kubrick had all the sets and models from the filming of 2001: A Space Odyssey destroyed to prevent a sequel from being made.
  • During the filming of The Grinch, Jim Carrey sought counseling from a Navy SEAL to learn torture-resistance techniques in order to handle the extensive makeup.
  • Some Wookie suits were made from human hair.
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