Question 1

Why did the production team need 55 'spot removal artists' for one Dalmatian puppy?

Accepted Answer

To make the un-marked Dalmatian puppy Oddball completely white, they tried makeup, painting, white suits, and other breeds, but ultimately had to digitally erase spots in each shot.

Question 2

What happened to the Dalmatian puppies after filming wrapped?

Accepted Answer

Many puppies found homes with trainers, while most were returned to breeders once too old for filming and sold with special papers noting their movie role.

Question 3

How did dogs react when Glenn Close wore her Cruella De Vil costume?

Accepted Answer

No dog would go near Glenn Close whenever she put on her Cruella De Vil costume.

Question 4

What unusual material was Cruella's politically correct costume made from?

Accepted Answer

Cruella's politically correct costume was made completely from black-and-white bubble wrap.

Question 5

What unlikely animal team embarks on a quest to outwit Cruella De Vil?

Accepted Answer

A parrot who thinks he's a Rottweiler named Waddlesworth teams up with an un-marked Dalmatian puppy named Oddball to outwit the scheming Cruella De Vil.

Question 6

How did the filmmakers create Oddball, the Dalmatian puppy without spots?

Accepted Answer

The production team tried makeup, painting, white suits, and other breeds, but eventually had to digitally erase spots in each shot using 55 'spot removal artists'.

Question 7

What happened to the Dalmatian puppies after filming ended?

Accepted Answer

Many puppies found homes with trainers, while most were returned to breeders who sold them with special papers noting their participation in the film.

Question 8

Why did Glenn Close's Cruella De Vil costume repel dogs on set?

Accepted Answer

Every time Glenn Close put on her Cruella De Vil costume, no dog would go near her.

Question 9

What unusual material was used to create Cruella's politically correct costume?

Accepted Answer

Cruella's politically correct costume was made completely from black-and-white bubble wrap.

Question 10

How long could each Dalmatian puppy work on the film before being replaced?

Accepted Answer

Since Dalmatian puppies grow so fast, each pup only got to 'act' for two weeks before being replaced by a younger pup.

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