Entertainment Industry

How Much Did Fans Buy the Ohio State Reformatory?

Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 film that starred Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. Despite its poor reception in cinemas, the movie gained a cult following, inspiring and touching the lives of its viewers. The film was filmed in an old prison in Ohio. But did you know how much the property was sold? The Ohio […]

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Who Delivered Roman Polanski’s Academy Award to France?

Roman Polanski is a Polish and French film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. He won an Oscar for Best Director in 2003 but could not attend the event. But did you know who flew to Europe just to give him his award? Due to outstanding criminal charges, Harrison Ford received Roman Polanski’s Award for him

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How Well Did “The Rock” Action Film Do?

The Rock is a multi-awarded American action film directed by Michael Bay and written by Quentin Tarantino. The film starred Nicholas Cage, Ed Harris, and Sean Connery, some of the biggest names in the genre. But did you ever wonder how well the film did in general? The Rock was a nineties film directed by

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In the Film “The Room” Mark’s Name was Based on Which Hollywood Actor?

The Room was unanimously panned by critics for its poor screenplay, dialogue, production values, direction, and cinematography, in addition to Tommy Wiseau’s terrible acting. Several publications dubbed the film as the worst film ever made. But did you know that the character Mark was based on a Hollywood actor? Tommy Wiseau, the producer, director, and

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Did Paul Fusco Collaborate With Jim Henson to Have an ALF and Muppet Crossover?

Most noted for his creation of Alien Life Form or ALF, Paul Fusco prioritized nothing more than to preserve the illusion that ALF was an alien from planet Melmac. With the need to protect ALF’s illusion, Fusco had to turn down numerous offers of guest appearances.  Although The Muppets Creator Jim Henson wanted to collaborate

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What was the Real Ending of Cinderella’s Story?

Disney has captivated many children across several generations with their heart-warming and value-enriched fairytales of princesses and their version of a knight in shining armor. But did you know that the original versions of these fairytales weren’t written with a happy ending? The Brothers Grimm’s version of Cinderella had a morbid ending. Cinderella’s stepsisters mutilated

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Why Did George Miller Want His Wife to Edit “Mad Max: Fury Road”?

George Miller’s Mad Max trilogy gave the world a taste of Australian cinematics by combining explosive scenes and post-apocalyptic vibes. After almost thirty years of hiatus, Miller filmed another franchise installment. Despite it being an action movie, why did Miller choose his wife to become the editor of Fury Road? Margaret Sixel, the wife of

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Why Did A Man From Montana Sue MTV’s Jackass?

Jackass, MTV’s reality comedy series, came out in October 2000. While the show may not be appealing to most people, they did have a large fan base composed of kids as young as 12 and adults in their mid-30s. After several episodes, multiple feature films, and millions of dollars earned. The franchise was a roaring

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How Much Did Production Pay Jonah Hill for “The Wolf of Wall Street”?

The Wolf of Wall Street is considered one of Martin Scorsese’s most epic masterpieces. The movie portrays Jordan Belfort, one of the most successful, flamboyant, and controversial stockbrokers of the late eighties to the mid-nineties. The film had an all-star cast featuring  Leonardo Di Caprio, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, Jon Favreau, Rob Reiner, and Jonah

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Was Robert Forster Part of the Triple Nine Society?

A high-IQ or genius society is an organization that typically accepts people who have obtained a specific score on an IQ test. The largest and oldest society is Mensa International and some notable celebrities part of their club include; Geena Davis, Alan Rachins, Steve Martin, and Lisa Simpson! But have you heard of the Triple

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