You’ll Never Believe What Went on Behind the Scenes of These Award-Winning Films

The Theory of Everything

Stephen Hawking sent an email to director James Marsh regarding Eddie Redmayne’s portrayal of his character. Hawking said there were parts of the movie where he felt like he was watching himself on screen. In addition to lending filmmakers his copyrighted voice, Hawking also offered his signed thesis and Companion of Honour medal to use as real props in the film.

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The More You Know

  • Original drawings for Iron Man’s suit contained roller blades!
  • Toto was paid more than some of the humans in 'The Wizard of Oz'
  • Charles Bronson, Britain's most violent prisoner, actually shaved his trademark mustache off so Tom Hardy could wear it during the filming of "Bronson", which was based on his life in prison.
  • The director of Cannibal Holocaust had to prove in court that the actors were still alive and didn’t get killed during the movie.
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