It's time to unveil the hidden gems and surprising facts that have been hiding in plain sight, waiting for you to discover! Remember that heart-pounding action sequence that left you on the edge of your seat? Or that tear-jerking scene that made you reach for the tissues? Well, we're about to show you how those incredible moments were brought to life with some movie-making wizardry!
Today, we've got a real treat for you in this article as we peel back the curtain on 16 mind-blowing truths behind your all-time favorite movie moments. Prepare to have your mind blown as we debunk myths and reveal the fascinating stories that shaped your beloved films. Whether you're a seasoned cinephile or just love a good movie, our journey together will be an eye-opening experience you won't want to miss! So, let's dive into the mesmerizing reality behind your favorite movie magic!
#1.
The Museum of Natural History in New York City does not actually look like the setting of Night at the Museum.
#2.
Bohemian Rhapsody's Live Aid scene is entirely computer generated and was actually filmed in England.
Source: 20th Century Studios / Everett Collection
#3.
And unlike Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, where it has 19 floors of underground storage, the Smithsonian has a completely different layout.
#4.
When Shirley Henderson played the 14-year-old Moaning Myrtle in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, she was in her thirties.
Source: Warner Bros.
#5.
Glenn Close portrayed this pirate in the movie Hook.
#6.
For the Pretty Woman poster, Julia Roberts' head was photo-shopped onto the body of her body double.
Source: Buena Vista / Everett Collection
#7.
The sounds of mating tortoises are actually all of the raptor noises from Jurassic Park.
Source: Universal / Everett Collection, Sopa Images / LightRocket
#8.
Babe was filmed using 48 different piglets because they grew so quickly.
Source: Universal / Everett Collection
#9.
The Beatles did not voice Yellow Submarine.
Source: United Artists
#10.
Ralph Macchio, who has a baby face, was actually 22 when The Karate Kid was being filmed, making him older than William Zabka, who plays his on-screen rival, who was only 18 at the time.
Source: Columbia Pictures
#11.
And Rebecca Ferguson didn't actually sing as Jenny Lind in The Greatest Showman, Loren Allred did.
#12.
Zac Efron didn't sing in the first High School Musical - instead, he lip-synced to Drew Seeley's voice.
#13.
Despite what The Parent Trap led us to believe, Lindsay Lohan does not have a twin sister.
Source: Buena Vista
#14.
In Mean Girls, Rachel McAdams wore a wig rather than having her hair dyed.
Source: Paramount Pictures
Source: Buena Vista
#16.
Genovia, the fictional nation featured in The Princess Diaries series, is a made-up place.
Source: Disney
#17.
Older Dottie in A League of Their Own is portrayed by Lynn Cartwright, not Geena Davis.
Source: Columbia Pictures
#18.
Actually, Hilary Duff's sister Haylie Duff was the one who sang for Isabella in The Lizzie McGuire Movie.
Source: Disney, Paul Archuleta / Getty Images
#19.
And finally, despite the fact that the Titanic scenes appear to have been filmed in the ocean, they were actually filmed in a swimming pool.
Source: 20th Century Fox / Photo 12 / Alamy Stock Photo
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