Question 1

Which band's notoriously strict music licensing policy was featured in Small Soldiers?

Accepted Answer

The movie featured music by Led Zeppelin, a band known for being strict about how their music is used in films and other media.

Question 2

What original casting idea did Joe Dante have for the Commando Elite voice actors?

Accepted Answer

Joe Dante originally wanted the cast of Predator (1987) to voice the Commando Elite, with specific actors assigned to each character.

Question 3

How did Stan Winston's collaboration with Hasbro during production impact toy sales?

Accepted Answer

Stan Winston learned about toy mechanics through Hasbro, and the Small Soldiers toy line ultimately out-performed the movie in sales.

Question 4

Why was Phil Hartman's character absent from print ads for Small Soldiers?

Accepted Answer

Phil Hartman's murder before the premiere caused his character to not appear in any print ads, which featured almost no human characters.

Question 5

What conflicting mandates did Joe Dante receive about the film's tone during production?

Accepted Answer

Joe Dante was told to make an edgy picture for teenagers, then to soften it as a kiddie movie due to sponsor tie-ins, resulting in elements of both approaches.

Question 6

What original voice cast did Joe Dante want for the Commando Elite action figures?

Accepted Answer

Joe Dante originally wanted the cast of Predator (1987) to voice the Commando Elite, with Arnold Schwarzenegger as Chip Hazard, Shane Black as Kip Killagin, Carl Weathers as Butch Meathook, Jesse Ventura as Brick Bazooka, Sonny Landham as Nick Nitro, and Bill Duke as Link Static.

Question 7

Why did director Joe Dante say Small Soldiers has elements of both edgy and kiddie approaches?

Accepted Answer

Joe Dante was initially told to make an edgy picture for teenagers, but sponsor tie-ins led to a mandate to soften it into a kiddie movie, resulting in a mix of both approaches, with some action explosions purged before release.

Question 8

How did Phil Hartman's death affect the movie's marketing?

Accepted Answer

The murder of Phil Hartman before the premiere caused his character to not appear in any print ads, which featured almost no human characters.

Question 9

What did Stan Winston learn about the toy business while making Small Soldiers?

Accepted Answer

Stan Winston learned about making great toys, including joint mechanics and shelf appeal, through close association with Hasbro, helping create a toy line that ultimately out-performed the movie in sales.

Question 10

Which notoriously strict band's music is featured in Small Soldiers?

Accepted Answer

The movie featured music by Led Zeppelin, a band known for being strict about how their music is used in films and other media.

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