Question 1

What condition did the author of the novel impose for granting the movie rights to The Shipping News?

Accepted Answer

Author E. Annie Proulx would only grant the movie rights on the condition that it be filmed on-location in Newfoundland.

Question 2

How did the Newfoundland band Great Big Sea get their music into the film's soundtrack?

Accepted Answer

They "seeded" the stereos in director Lasse Hallström's and stars' bed-and-breakfast with their CDs, which caught their attention, resulting in five songs in the movie.

Question 3

Which actor gained significant weight for their role in The Shipping News?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Spacey put on about twenty-five pounds for his role as Quoyle.

Question 4

Who was the only leading actor in The Shipping News who was a native Newfoundlander, and what additional role did they play?

Accepted Answer

Gordon Pinsent (Billy Pretty) was the only native Newfoundlander among leading actors and served as dialect coach for several cast members including Kevin Spacey and Judi Dench.

Question 5

Where were the water scenes with Kevin Spacey filmed, and what special accommodation was made?

Accepted Answer

Quoyle's water scenes were filmed at a marine testing tank in St. John's, Newfoundland, which was specially filled with warm water for Spacey's comfort instead of the usual cold Atlantic sea water.

Question 6

What unusual condition did the author of the novel set for filming The Shipping News?

Accepted Answer

Author E. Annie Proulx would only grant the movie rights if it was filmed on-location in Newfoundland.

Question 7

How did the Newfoundland band Great Big Sea get their music into the film's soundtrack?

Accepted Answer

They 'seeded' stereos at the director's and stars' bed-and-breakfast with their CDs, which caught their attention, resulting in five songs in the movie.

Question 8

Which actor gained significant weight for their role in The Shipping News?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Spacey put on about twenty-five pounds to play Quoyle.

Question 9

Who was the only leading actor native to Newfoundland and served as a dialect coach?

Accepted Answer

Gordon Pinsent (Billy Pretty) was the only native Newfoundlander among leading actors and coached Kevin Spacey and Judi Dench on dialect.

Question 10

Where were the water scenes with Kevin Spacey filmed and what special accommodation was made?

Accepted Answer

They were filmed at a marine testing tank in St. John's, Newfoundland, which was specially filled with warm water for Spacey's comfort instead of cold Atlantic sea water.

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