Question 1

What surprising change did James Woods bring to the character of Hades?

Accepted Answer

Hades was originally scripted as slow and menacing, but James Woods impressed the crew with his rapid-fire style, leading to a rewrite and many ad-libbed lines.

Question 2

How did James Woods show his dedication to playing Hades?

Accepted Answer

James Woods loves the role so much that he reprises it for Disney projects and even offered to refund his salary when the film was over-budget, though Disney declined.

Question 3

What mythological reference is made when Pain and Panic try to kill infant Hercules?

Accepted Answer

Pain and Panic turn into two snakes to kill infant Hercules, who grabs and tosses them, referencing the myth where Hera sent snakes that Hercules choked.

Question 4

What hidden joke involves the mast in Phil's hut?

Accepted Answer

When Hercules bangs his head on the mast in Phil's hut, it references Greek mythology where Jason was killed by the Argo's mast, and Hercules was a sailor on the Argo.

Question 5

Which major awards or festivals recognized 'Hercules'?

Accepted Answer

'Hercules' was recognized at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (1997), Golden Globes (1998), Academy Awards (1998), and Locarno International Film Festival (2001).

Question 6

How did James Woods change the character of Hades during production?

Accepted Answer

Hades was originally scripted as slow and menacing, but James Woods impressed the crew with his rapid-fire delivery, leading to a rewrite. Woods also ad-libbed many lines.

Question 7

What mythological reference appears when Pain and Panic try to kill infant Hercules?

Accepted Answer

Pain and Panic transform into two snakes to kill infant Hercules, who simply grabs and tosses them. This references the myth where Hera sent snakes to kill baby Hercules.

Question 8

What inside joke appears in the middle of the movie?

Accepted Answer

Hades says 'Relax, it's only half-time' right at the midpoint of the film.

Question 9

Which festivals and awards recognized this film?

Accepted Answer

It received awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (1997), Golden Globes (1998), and Academy Awards (1998), and was featured at the Locarno International Film Festival (2001).

Question 10

What is the main conflict Hercules faces?

Accepted Answer

Hercules, blessed with superhuman strength, tries to prove himself a hero to his father Zeus while being tricked by Hades, who plots to take over Mount Olympus.

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