Question 1

How did Christopher Walken's performance change his character in Antz?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Walken's voicework was so excellent that Cutter's role was expanded from a faceless lackey to a character with unexpected depth.

Question 2

Which actor was originally offered Weaver's role before Sylvester Stallone?

Accepted Answer

Arnold Schwarzenegger was originally offered the part of Weaver, but it went to Sylvester Stallone when Schwarzenegger wanted payment and Stallone was willing to do it for free.

Question 3

What real-world insect conflict inspired the movie's plot?

Accepted Answer

Ants and termites really do go to war with each other, though in reality ants would emerge victorious because they would easily outnumber a termite nest.

Question 4

What historical distinction does Antz hold for DreamWorks Animation?

Accepted Answer

Antz was DreamWorks Animation's first feature film and the only one released in the twentieth century to be fully computer-animated.

Question 5

How are many characters in Antz named after real ant species?

Accepted Answer

Characters are named after types of ants: Bala (bullet ants), Barbatus (red harvester ant), Azteca (Azteca andreae species), Weaver (weaver or green ant), Cutter (leaf-cutter ants), and Mandible (ant jaws).

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