Question 1

What Disney animation first featured a pregnant woman who wasn't villainized or killed?

Accepted Answer

According to the DVD commentary, 'The Emperor's New Groove' is the first Disney animated feature to show a pregnant woman, Chicha, and one of the first human mothers not to be villainized or killed.

Question 2

Why is Kuzco's funeral portrait a weave instead of a painting?

Accepted Answer

Kuzco's 'funeral portrait' is a weave because the Incans were known for their textile arts rather than paintings.

Question 3

What real-world city inspired the name of the main character?

Accepted Answer

Kuzco was named after the ancient capital of the Incas, Cuzco, a city that still exists in the Andes mountains in southern Peru.

Question 4

What awards or festivals recognized 'The Emperor's New Groove'?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Independent Spirit Awards (2005), Black Reel Awards (2001), Golden Globes (2001), and Academy Awards (2001).

Question 5

What improvised moment led to a legal agreement with Disney?

Accepted Answer

Patrick Warburton improvised when Kronk hummed his own theme song while carrying Kuzco in a bag, and Disney's legal department had him sign all rights to the humming composition over to them.

Question 6

What Disney animation first featured a pregnant woman who wasn't villainized or killed?

Accepted Answer

According to the DVD commentary, 'The Emperor's New Groove' is the first Disney animated feature to show a pregnant woman, Chicha, and one of the first human mothers not to be villainized or killed.

Question 7

Why did Patrick Warburton have to sign over rights to his humming?

Accepted Answer

Patrick Warburton improvised when Kronk hummed his own theme song, and Disney's legal department had him sign all rights to the humming composition over to them.

Question 8

What historical city inspired Kuzco's name?

Accepted Answer

Kuzco was named after the ancient capital of the Incas, Cuzco, a city that still exists in the Andes mountains in southern Peru at an elevation of 11,200 feet.

Question 9

What awards or festivals recognized 'The Emperor's New Groove'?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Independent Spirit Awards (2005), Black Reel Awards (2001), Golden Globes (2001), and Academy Awards (2001).

Question 10

What happens to Emperor Kuzco that forces him to team up with Pacha?

Accepted Answer

Emperor Kuzco is turned into a llama by his ex-administrator Yzma and must regain his throne and human form with the help of Pacha, a gentle llama herder.

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