Question 1

How did NASA respond when consulted about the science in The Day After Tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

NASA stated the events were too ridiculous to actually occur and denied the consultation request, initially banning employee comments but later rescinding that restriction.

Question 2

What real-world environmental event inspired the opening ice shelf collapse in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Larsen B Ice Shelf collapse between 2002-2003, which was approximately the size of Rhode Island, inspired the opening scene where Dr. Hall references this factual occurrence.

Question 3

Why are lamps seen instead of the iconic lions in front of the New York Public Library in the film?

Accepted Answer

The studio didn't want to pay the fee for filming the trademark lion statues, so they only filmed in public areas where lamps are visible instead.

Question 4

Where was the river crossing scene actually filmed, and who were the extras?

Accepted Answer

The river crossing scene was filmed on the U.S.-Mexico border, with extras who were really crossing the Rio Grande into Mexico.

Question 5

What was the reaction of scientists who previewed The Day After Tomorrow for its scientific accuracy?

Accepted Answer

Scientists invited by Twentieth Century Fox weren't impressed with the science but most conceded the movie was enjoyable nonsense.

Question 6

What real-world event inspired the ice shelf collapse shown at the beginning of the film?

Accepted Answer

The Larsen B Ice Shelf collapse shown is based on a factual 2002-2003 event where an area approximately the size of Rhode Island progressively collapsed.

Question 7

How did NASA respond when consulted about the scientific accuracy of the film's events?

Accepted Answer

NASA stated the events were too ridiculous to actually occur and denied the consultation request, initially forbidding employees from commenting but later rescinding that restriction.

Question 8

Why are lamps seen instead of the iconic lions in front of the New York Public Library in the film?

Accepted Answer

The studio didn't want to pay the fee for filming the trademark lion statues, so they only filmed in the public area where lamps are visible instead.

Question 9

Where was the river crossing scene actually filmed?

Accepted Answer

The river crossing scene was filmed on the U.S.-Mexico border, with extras really crossing the Rio Grande into Mexico.

Question 10

What was the reaction of scientists who previewed the film's scientific elements?

Accepted Answer

Scientists invited to preview the film were unimpressed with the science but most conceded it was enjoyable nonsense.

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