Question 1

How did the Blue Meanies and other villains in 'Yellow Submarine' come to be designed?

Accepted Answer

German artist Heinz Edelmann, frustrated by inactivity on the project, drew a series of villainous characters that director George Dunning loved, leading to the creation of the Blue Meanies, Apple Bonkers, and The Glove.

Question 2

Why did The Beatles agree to participate in 'Yellow Submarine'?

Accepted Answer

The Beatles agreed to the project as an easy way to complete their three-picture deal with United Artists, contributing unused and new songs while having little direct involvement otherwise.

Question 3

What challenges did director George Dunning face in making 'Yellow Submarine'?

Accepted Answer

Dunning had only eleven months to complete the film, requiring him to quadruple his studio staff and resist pressure to change accents, while The Beatles were minimally involved.

Question 4

What was restored for the 1999 release of 'Yellow Submarine' that American audiences hadn't seen before?

Accepted Answer

The 1998 restoration added five minutes of footage cut from the original U.S. version, including the 'Hey Bulldog' sequence.

Question 5

How were the songs in 'Yellow Submarine' enhanced for the 1998 DVD restoration?

Accepted Answer

Engineer Peter Cobbin remixed the songs from original four-track tapes to create a 5.1 music track, with approval from Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison.

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