Question 1

What surprising behind-the-scenes detail did Mara Wilson share about making this film?

Accepted Answer

Mara Wilson stated that despite negative reception, making this film was "one of the funniest times" in her life and it was her second favorite film to make after Matilda (1996).

Question 2

Which character was completely cut from the film, upsetting Peter Fonda?

Accepted Answer

The character PT Boomer was cut completely from the movie, which upset Peter Fonda because it gave almost no reason for his character Burnett Stone to be in the film.

Question 3

What was unique about how the engine Lady was constructed for the film?

Accepted Answer

Lady was the only one of the Sodor engines to be constructed full size for the movie.

Question 4

What was originally planned for Lily's character in the film's ending?

Accepted Answer

In the original script, Lily was the narrator 20 years later, and a deleted scene would have shown her married to Patch with children, with a shot of their family in the final scene.

Question 5

What visual effects scale was used in the production?

Accepted Answer

There are over 300 special effects shots in the film.

Question 6

Which engine was built full-size for the film?

Accepted Answer

Lady was the only one of the Sodor engines to be constructed full size.

Question 7

How did Mara Wilson feel about making this film despite its poor reception?

Accepted Answer

Mara Wilson stated she does not regret making it, calling it "one of the funniest times" in her life and her second favorite film to make after Matilda.

Question 8

What was originally planned for Lily's character in the future?

Accepted Answer

In the original script, Lily was the narrator 20 years later, and a deleted scene showed her married to Patch with children, with a shot of their family appearing in the final film.

Question 9

Why was Peter Fonda reportedly angry about a character being cut?

Accepted Answer

Peter Fonda was livid when PT Boomer was cut completely because it gave almost no reason for his character Burnett Stone to be in the film, according to Russell Means.

Question 10

How many special effects shots are in the movie?

Accepted Answer

There are over 300 special effects shots in the film.

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