Question 1

What tragic real-life event is connected to the voice actress who played Ducky?

Accepted Answer

Judith Barsi, who voiced Ducky, was murdered by her father four months before the film's release at age ten. Her headstone includes her famous line "Yep! Yep! Yep!" from the film.

Question 2

Why were about ten minutes of footage cut from the film during production?

Accepted Answer

Steven Spielberg and George Lucas thought some scenes were too dark and intense for young children, fearing they'd cause kids to cry in theater lobbies. About 19 scenes were cut or trimmed.

Question 3

What was the film's box office achievement until 1989?

Accepted Answer

It was the highest grossing animated film of all time until The Little Mermaid (1989).

Question 4

Why was the character Old Rooter added to the story?

Accepted Answer

Old Rooter wasn't in the original script but was added to soften the blow of the death of Littlefoot's mother.

Question 5

What personal item does Littlefoot carry with him on his journey?

Accepted Answer

Littlefoot carries a tree star with him, according to director Don Bluth.

Question 6

What tragic real-life event is connected to the voice actress who played Ducky?

Accepted Answer

Judith Barsi, who voiced Ducky, was murdered by her father four months before the film's release at age ten. Her headstone includes her famous line "Yep! Yep! Yep!" from the film.

Question 7

Why was the character Old Rooter added to the story?

Accepted Answer

Old Rooter was added to soften the blow of the death of Littlefoot's mother, as he didn't appear in the original script.

Question 8

What significant editing changes were made during production due to concerns about young audiences?

Accepted Answer

Steven Spielberg and George Lucas thought some scenes were too dark and intense for children, leading to about 19 scenes (10 minutes of footage) being cut or trimmed, mostly involving the T-Rex and characters in mild peril.

Question 9

What record did this film hold in animation history?

Accepted Answer

It was the highest grossing animated film of all time until The Little Mermaid (1989).

Question 10

What personal item does Littlefoot carry with him on his journey?

Accepted Answer

Littlefoot carries a tree star with him throughout his journey to the Great Valley.

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