Question 1

Why does Ella set off on a journey in Ella Enchanted?

Accepted Answer

Ella seeks her fairy godmother to lift her curse of obedience, which forces her to obey unscrupulous characters, so she can gain control of her life and decisions.

Question 2

What surprising detail was added to the Irish skies in Ella Enchanted?

Accepted Answer

Overcast skies in Ireland were digitized a brilliant blue to create more of a fairytale atmosphere.

Question 3

How did Anne Hathaway end up singing 'Somebody to Love' in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Director Tommy O'Haver and Hathaway chose Queen's 'Somebody to Love' after she sang and danced to it during relaxation, replacing a classical song due to poor chemistry.

Question 4

What severe injury occurred during the ogre fight scene in Ella Enchanted?

Accepted Answer

A horse fell on stuntman Rob Inch, shattering his pelvis in thirty places during the fight scene with the ogres.

Question 5

Who plays the villainous uncle Edgar in Ella Enchanted?

Accepted Answer

Cary Elwes plays the character Edgar, who is Prince Charmont's evil uncle wanting to take over the crown and rule the kingdom.

Question 6

Why did the filmmakers digitally alter the skies in Ella Enchanted?

Accepted Answer

Overcast skies in Ireland were digitized a brilliant blue to create more of a fairytale atmosphere.

Question 7

How did Anne Hathaway end up singing 'Somebody to Love' in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Director Tommy O'Haver and Hathaway discovered she didn't have good chemistry with the original song choice, so they switched to Queen's 'Somebody to Love' after she sang along to it casually.

Question 8

What serious injury occurred during the ogre fight scene?

Accepted Answer

A horse fell on stuntman Rob Inch, shattering his pelvis in thirty places.

Question 9

What was challenging about creating the opening shot of Ella Enchanted?

Accepted Answer

The opening shot took about 6-7 months to create, as it mixed live action and models.

Question 10

Who plays the villainous uncle trying to take over the crown in Ella Enchanted?

Accepted Answer

Cary Elwes plays Edgar, Prince Charmont's evil uncle who wants to take over the crown and rule the kingdom.

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