Question 1

How did filmmakers prepare the adult bear to safely interact with the cub?

Accepted Answer

Trainers had Bart the Bear play with a teddy bear matching the cub's size and fur color first, then introduced him to the real cub, who he greeted affectionately.

Question 2

What unusual sound effects were used for Youk the Bear's cries?

Accepted Answer

Many of the bear cub's cries are actually monkey or children sounds.

Question 3

Why were animatronic bears created for this film, and how were they used?

Accepted Answer

Jim Henson's Creature Shop made five animatronic bears as stand-ins to avoid animal cruelty, but they only appeared on screen for a few seconds due to poor resemblance to real bears.

Question 4

Was there an attempt to get Bart the Bear nominated for an Academy Award?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a small campaign argued for a Best Actor nomination, but the Academy refused to allow non-human actors to be nominated.

Question 5

What is the basic story of The Bear?

Accepted Answer

An orphan bear cub teams up with an adult male bear as they try to avoid human hunters.

Question 6

How did filmmakers prepare the adult bear to safely interact with the cub?

Accepted Answer

Trainers had Bart the Bear play with a teddy bear matching the cub's size and fur color first, then introduced him to the real cub, who he greeted affectionately.

Question 7

Why were animatronic bears created for the film, and how were they used?

Accepted Answer

Jim Henson's Creature Shop made five animatronic bears as stand-ins to avoid animal cruelty, but they didn't resemble the real bears enough and only appeared on screen for seconds.

Question 8

What unusual sound sources were used for the bear cub's cries?

Accepted Answer

Many of Youk the Bear's cries are actually monkey or children sounds.

Question 9

Was there an attempt to get a bear nominated for an Academy Award?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a campaign sought a Best Actor nomination for Bart the Bear, but the Academy refused to allow non-human actors to be nominated.

Question 10

How long did it take to prepare and shoot the film?

Accepted Answer

Preparation took six years, followed by eight months of filming.

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