2. Elf – Fake Central Park Back-drop
One of – if not – the most loved Christmas film since Home Alone that definitely has to be on everyone’s top 5 Christmas films. And like many other films, Elf comes with it’s fair share of fun facts most people don’t actually know about. Like the fact that the snowball fight scene in Central Park is actually a back-drop based in Vancouver, Canada – not New York City. Furthermore, when Buddy the Elf begins throwing snow balls at lightning speeds, Will was instructed to place his arm straight down and move his body, allowing for a digital version of his arm to be edited in of him throwing snowballs incredibly fast.
3. Die Hard – Real Explosives Were Used
Real explosives were used on the first floor of the Fox Plaza (Nakotomi) building. The explosion was a result of John Mcclaine’s (Bruce Willis) DIY explosive (the computer screen strapped to a chair scene).
4. Jim Carrey Almost Quit Playing The Grinch Role
Jim Carrey had to endure putting on the make-up for the Grinch film 100 times in total. During this period, Jim was close to quitting the film on numerous occassions. Carrey says in an interview after the film that he:
5. Christmas With the Kranks Street Was a Set
The street that was home to the Kranks in Christmas with the Kranks was an entire set built for the film. Located at Downey Studios 12214 Lakewood Boulevard, Downey, California, USA, the plot has since been demolished (in 2012) and has now become a shopping center.
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