Question 1

What exotic real-world locations were used for the backgrounds in Dinosaur?

Accepted Answer

The backgrounds are superimposed photos of exotic tropical locations including Canaima National Park in Venezuela, with others from Tahiti and Hawaii.

Question 2

Why did the directors choose Carnotaurus instead of Tyrannosaurus rex as the predator?

Accepted Answer

They initially planned to use T. rex, but after The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) showed a softer side to T. rex, they switched to Carnotaurus—though they enlarged it beyond real size.

Question 3

What plot hole about the Nesting Grounds was explained in the movie's Essential Guide?

Accepted Answer

The herd leaves the Nesting Grounds because the land becomes too cold and infertile in winter, forcing them to depart and return only when breeding begins.

Question 4

How was Dinosaur originally intended to differ from The Land Before Time in terms of dialogue?

Accepted Answer

It was initially intended to have no dialogue at all, but Disney head Michael Eisner insisted on including dialogue.

Question 5

What happened to the planned opening shot showing a meteor moving through space?

Accepted Answer

It was cut because an identical opening shot was used in Armageddon (1998).

Question 6

What exotic locations were used for the backgrounds in Dinosaur?

Accepted Answer

The backgrounds are superimposed photos of exotic tropical locations including Canaima National Park in Venezuela, with others from Tahiti and Hawaii.

Question 7

Why did the directors choose Carnotaurus instead of Tyrannosaurus rex as the predator?

Accepted Answer

They initially planned to use Tyrannosaurus rex, but after The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) showed a softer side to T. rex, they switched to Carnotaurus—though they enlarged it beyond real size.

Question 8

Why was the original opening shot of a meteor in space cut from Dinosaur?

Accepted Answer

The planned opening shot showing a meteor moving through space was cut because an identical shot was used in Armageddon (1998).

Question 9

How was Dinosaur originally intended to differ from The Land Before Time in terms of dialogue?

Accepted Answer

The movie was initially intended to have no dialogue at all to separate it from The Land Before Time, but Disney head Michael Eisner insisted on including dialogue.

Question 10

What is the story of Dinosaur about?

Accepted Answer

An orphaned dinosaur raised by lemurs joins a difficult trek to a sanctuary after a meteorite shower destroys his family home.

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