Question 1

Why did the cast publicly apologize for this film?

Accepted Answer

Jack Black, Ben Stiller, and DreamWorks' Jeffrey Katzenberg apologized for the film during a press conference for Shark Tale at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.

Question 2

Why were scenes supposedly set in Rome actually filmed in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

The Rome scenes were shot in Rio de Janeiro because the film was already over-budget and shooting in Italy would have been significantly more expensive.

Question 3

Which actor had scenes cut from the final film?

Accepted Answer

Ving Rhames filmed scenes as a gay detective but was cut from the final product.

Question 4

How did School of Rock affect this film's release?

Accepted Answer

The film was almost released straight to video due to poor test screenings, but School of Rock's huge success helped it get a theatrical release.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Envy?

Accepted Answer

A man becomes increasingly jealous of his friend's newfound success.

Question 6

Why did the cast publicly apologize for this film?

Accepted Answer

Jack Black, Ben Stiller, and DreamWorks' Jeffrey Katzenberg publicly apologized for the film during a press conference for Shark Tale at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.

Question 7

Where were the Rome scenes actually filmed?

Accepted Answer

The Rome scenes were shot in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, because the film was over-budget and shooting in Italy would have been more expensive.

Question 8

Why was this movie almost released straight to video?

Accepted Answer

It was in danger of being released straight to video due to poor audience response during test screenings, but School of Rock's success helped it get a theatrical release.

Question 9

What actor was cut from the final film after filming scenes?

Accepted Answer

Ving Rhames filmed scenes as a gay detective but was cut from the final product.

Question 10

How did this film perform in European markets?

Accepted Answer

It performed so poorly in US theaters that it was released straight-to-video in Europe.

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