
It can be fun to find movie facts. There have been many interesting events that took place during filming. Some are more tragic. This trivia guide reveals more about some of Hollywood's most popular films. You'll find fascinating facts about Star Wars, The Godfather, and White Christmas. These facts are sure to keep you entertained for hours.
Star Wars
Star Wars movie facts will be useful to anyone who is a Star Wars fan. You may be wondering who stars in which movie and who the evil Darth Vader. Darth Vader is portrayed by David Prowse. R2-D2, Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) are some of the characters. You may also have heard of C-3PO, the robotic character voiced by Anthony Daniels.
Yoda nearly appeared as a monkey in the Star Wars original movie. But a monkey expert rescinded the plans. This expert, who also worked on the 2001: A Space Odyssey film, pointed out that the monkey would easily pull off the mask. Jim Henson suggested Frank Oz for Yoda.
The Godfather
"The Godfather," one of the best films ever made, is an absolute classic. Based on Mario Puzo’s original novel, the movie is a masterpiece of crime, murder, as well as family dynamics. It stars Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone, a mobster who leads an underworld gang. Michael, Don Vito Corleone's youngest son, reluctantly joins with the Mafia, and is ensnared in the family business.

The Godfather was originally intended as a low-budget film about gangsters. The mafia-themed movie, however, didn't go according to plan. It was actually originally set to be made as a low cost crime movie directed Sergio Leone. However, producers weren't happy with the script so they hired Mario Puzo to direct the film. Al Pacino won the role of Michael. Martin Sheen, however, was considered but declined.
The Godfather cat
Marlon Marko portrays Don Vito Corleone as Don Vito Corleone's cat. This is one of The Godfather’s most iconic scenes. Francis Ford Coppola spotted the cat on the studio lots and decided to include him in the film. The iconic Godfather cat image is not actually used in the film. It interfered with actors' dialogue and had the script redubbed.
Filming of The Godfather included about 120 locations, mostly in New York City. It was also filmed at the Hearst estate located in Beverly Hills. Some scenes, including Woltz’s home exterior, were also shot in Hollywood. The blood was created using Karo syrup and red-green food coloring. The cat that played a big role in the film was a stray that was adopted by a studio in Harlem. The purring of the cat was so loud that some of the dialogue had to be re-recorded.
White Christmas
While watching the classic Christmas movie, you may want to know a few fun White Christmas movie facts. William Wyler made the film in the 1930s. The film stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye as well as Judy Haynes and Dean Jagger. It is a timeless classic and loved by many.
It was written with Fred Astaire at heart, but he decided to back out before the movie was even shot. Studio turned to Don O'Connor who is best known for his ragdoll sequences in Singing in the Rain. O'Connor became sick and was unable for the role, so Danny Kaye got hired.

Back to the Future
Michael J. directed Back to the Future (a 1985 comedy). Fox. It was made of stolen plutonium. It was released on July 3, 1986. Initially, the movie's title had been deemed inappropriate. Universal Pictures executives recommended that the title be changed so it read "Spaceman From Pluto". The title was then renamed to "Spaceman From Pluto" by Spielberg, who humbly thanked him.
1955 is the setting for the original film. Marty McFly (the first film) and Doc Brown (the second film) travel to the future to find a way of stopping time. They finally meet a man suspended from the minute hand a huge clock.
FAQ
Have you ever wondered what amount of trash is generated each day worldwide?
According to the United Nations there are more than 25 billion tons of garbage produced each year.
Most of the trash ends up at incinerators and landfills. But, what happens to those dumpsters? It goes to the United States, where most of it is exported. The trash is then sent out of the country and dumped in countries where it pollutes ecosystems. But, one man has now discovered exactly where this rubbish goes. Mike Sexton is his nickname. He runs Waste Watchers, a company that monitors the movements of trucks carrying trash all across North America. Then he reports back to us about what happens next.
Sexton states that he finds his work very fulfilling. CNN interviewed Sexton and said that he has a lot of fun. "We see these big trucks coming through town, so we'll keep following them. "Sexton began following truck drivers almost 20 years ago.
"It's all I felt," he stated.
His favorite story involved a driver who pulled off at an abandoned gas station near Los Angeles. Sexton described, "The guy was looking somewhere to put his load." "He drove along the road and saw this structure. He pulled over and went in. "There was a pair of large, full-sized roll-off boxes. The man took all the stuff out and filled up his truck with more. He then looked around and decided to load everything. There were lots of old tires, rags furniture, mattresses, mattresses, cans, cans, and other items. "It was just a total mess. It had been cleaned up before he arrived. There wasn't any trash anywhere."
What is the explanation? This particular spot used to be a recycling center. People would drive there to recycle their trash. Sexton explained, "They would bring their household goods and take them here," and they would then empty the containers.
It can happen hundreds of thousands of times per week. This can happen hundreds of times a week.Eventually, the truck becomes so overloaded with junk that it stops running. The owner eventually abandons the vehicle.
However, trash is not the only problem on our planet.
Many of these tiny plastic pieces end up in landfills and incinerators. Some end up in rivers and oceans, while others end up in fish's stomachs.
Experts warn that the world may soon face a shortage of food if we don't make any changes. One expert said, "If we keep going as we are going, we're never going to make it," but most people don’t seem concerned.
What are the darkest secrets of Hollywood?
Hollywood is filled secret societies. There are secret societies that are more cult-like than others. They have members who follow specific rules and rituals. While some are clubs for those with similar interests, others are not.
There are other nefarious entities that have a significant influence on the industry. These include the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), the organization that sets film ratings and RIAA(Recording Industry Association of America), the company that sets music licensing fees.
Numerous unions or guilds also represent producers, writers, actors, etc. Most major movie studios and television networks are owned by large corporations which own these various organizations.
It is obvious that, no matter how secretive or obtuse a group appears, someone knows exactly what they do. But that doesn't mean we should fear them.
Instead, we should embrace them. Because they give us information that allows us to make better decisions.
They can tell us which movies and songs are likely to be successful, as well as what books and novels will be most popular.
In short, they help us decide what we'll buy, watch, read, and listen to.
We can trust our advisors and ignore advice that isn't in accord with our tastes.
And because we've chosen to ignore them, they become even more powerful. They are the ultimate arbiters and judges of taste.
And if you don't like what they say, you're free to ignore them.
Let's take a closer look at some of the less-known, yet still very real Hollywood secret clubs.
And see why they're so important.
Why are actors blacklisted?
An actor is more likely to get rejected than a writer. Actors are likely to be rejected often. However, it doesn't really matter as you will eventually meet someone who is truly your love.
Actors have a lot of talent, so they can make a decent living almost anywhere. But most actors don't want to make a lot of money. They love acting, and they love telling stories. Actors are likely to be outspoken.
Sometimes you may be told by the audition panel that you are too young, too old, or wrong for the role. You may also be rejected from a movie audition. It happens all the times.
However, once you have been cast, it is possible to face criticism. Many people will tell you you look horrible or that you shouldn't be wearing make-up. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes you'll be criticized because you're playing a character that isn't realistic or authentic. You could be a gay actor and everyone assumes you are straight. You might play a tough woman, but she is very emotional.
You might be asked to change the sound of your voice. Sometimes they ask for you to sound like a male or female. They usually want you sound better.
These criticisms should be ignored. Actors sometimes feel like failures when they hear they were wrong. They haven't done any wrong.
They didn't have the talent to make them famous. And sometimes, no matter how hard they try, they don't fit the bill.
There are many reasons an actor might be blacklisted. Some people don't like actors. Some people think actors are lazy. Still, others say that actors are cheaters.
No matter the reason, it is important to remember that you will not be blacklisted if there are other jobs available. There are many jobs out there and you'll be able to find them.
As long as you keep trying, you'll eventually succeed.
What is the most secretive place in the world, and why?
The answer to that question may shock you. It could even make you uncomfortable, because it challenges how reality is perceived and lived. But there is an explanation for why this place exists, and it's not what you would expect.
The ancient Greeks called it the City of God. It was called the City of Destruction by the Bible.
In India, it's called Kashi (Kashmir). It is called Novgorod (Russia).
It's called The Town That Has Disappeared here in America.
One tiny town in western New York State lost its 1,200 inhabitants without trace. A road sign pointing to the former location of the town was all that was left, except for a few bodies and cars.
The little village vanished, with no trace of its existence. Some say the earth swallowed it up. Others say it was destroyed in a meteorite collision. Still, others say aliens took it away.
The people of this once-thriving community, however, are positive that the town won't disappear forever. They had just moved from one town to the other.
A website is available to track the disappearance and recovery of Zugspitz, which was lost in the Great Depression.
The question is, where did this place go? It's actually in Switzerland!
Zugspitze lies on the border between Austria and Germany. Lake Zugspitze lies just above the summit of the mountain.
It's always fascinated me how so many towns disappear, yet others remain. Why does some vanish while others remain? I decided to investigate.
I wanted to know more about the mysterious disappearing towns. What causes a community to disappear? How does one place go extinct?
There are many theories to explain the phenomenon of disappearing towns. One theory suggests that a community disappears when all of its buildings are removed. Another theory says that the town just moves. Another theory suggests that the town has never existed.
There are many theories, but the truth is that thousands of towns around the world have been submerged by the earth. This video examines both the history and current status.
Statistics
- According to a 2018 study published in Free Radical Biology & Medicine, this is because blood pressure is regulated by our innate circadian rhythm and internal clock. (romper.com)
- Your mouth makes a lot of saliva every day It might seem like way too much, but your salivary glands typically produce anywhere from 0.5 and 1.5 liters a day, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Medicine and Life. (romper.com)
- It might not sound like something that's truly plausible — and it is quite rare — but according to a 2015 study published in the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, it's possible to hurt yourself and even break a rib just by sneezing. (romper.com)
- "It is estimated that 75% of people have at least mild gum disease, with the most common symptoms being bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and dark and swollen gums," Dr. Ron Baise, a London-based dentist, tells Romper. (romper.com)
- In one 2014 study published in the Archives of Medical Science that sought to study the prevalence of these mites, research showed that 41% of the people had them hanging out in their eyelashes. (romper.com)
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Secrets of America that have been declassified
The United States is a land of opportunity where anyone can achieve success. But there are also a lot of secrets that have been kept hidden for years that could change how we live our lives.
These secrets include:
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More than 5 million secret documents held by the US government haven't been released to the public. These documents contain information about UFO sightings, alien life forms, human cloning, and even assassination attempts against world leaders.
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In 1947, President Harry Truman ordered the creation of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). This agency was created to assist the president in wartime decisions and protect America from foreign threats.
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The CIA used mind control experiments to manipulate American citizens without their consent. Project MKUltra is a famous example of this.
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During World War II the U.S. military carried out tests on thousands civilians. Some of these tests involved exposing soldiers to mustard gas and biological weapons.
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The Pentagon admitted in 1992 that it had conducted germ warfare tests on Guantanamo prisoners.
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The CIA has secretly built prisons throughout the globe to hold terror suspects. They then send them to countries like Thailand and Poland.
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The death squads, which are used to execute political dissidents all over Latin America, have also been funded by CIA.
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The US Air Force continues chemical warfare experiments that are in violation to multiple international treaties.
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The Department of Defense often violates its own rules concerning human experimentation using animals.
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While arresting protestors on coastal waterways, the Coast Guard has consistently violated federal legislation.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) conducts illegal searches on ordinary travelers at airports around the country.
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Through armed drones, or "assassination squads", the CIA can carry out targeted killings outside of recognized battlefields.
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The CIA operates under the auspices of the Office of Public Affairs (OPA). Its employees still write alternative media articles, which are distributed to intelligence agencies and contractors. OPA writers claim the national security forces are trying to conceal information about aliens, UFOs or climate change.
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The US Air Force has files on almost 7 million Americans that they consider subversive.
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US Army used undercover agents provocateurs in order to organize violent protests, and race riots.
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The NSA collects credit card records and phone logs and shares this information with corporations so they can sell advertisements.
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The FBI has been stockpiling ammunition and guns since the 1980s, which most people won't know. Over 10 million rounds of ammunition and 1.5 billion guns are now stored by the FBI.
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The Homeland Security department has built concentration camps where inmates are detained, tortured, and killed. These detention centers are not open to members of Congress.
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The NSA engages in domestic spying campaigns against activists and journalists whose only crime is criticizing government officials or speaking out against abuses.
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The NSA conducts extensive computer surveillance on innocent citizens, many of which are unrelated to terrorism.
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The NSA monitors cell phones and emails of celebrities, foreign leaders, members of Congress, judges, and even President of the United States.
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The NSA monitors private persons and intercepts financial transactions.
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The NSA spies on global stock markets and exchanges and monitors energy production facilities.
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Without obtaining search warrants, the NSA hacks into computer networks to install keystroke loggers.
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The NSA employs cyber warfare techniques in order to disable communications systems of enemies.
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The NSA monitors social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr.
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To propagandize propaganda, the NSA creates fake online identities in order to impersonate hackers.
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The NSA is able to infiltrate chat rooms and messageboards in order to gain personal data.
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To manipulate discussion forums and online groups, the NSA creates false persons.
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The NSA has hired homeless people to install spyware in smart devices.