Question 1

Why did Spike Jonze reject making 'Where the Wild Things Are' as a fully animated film?

Accepted Answer

Spike Jonze turned down a fully animated version because he wanted people to feel the Wild Things and thought it would be more exciting and dangerous with a real kid running around with them.

Question 2

How were the Wild Things creatures physically portrayed in the movie?

Accepted Answer

The creatures were portrayed by actors in six- to eight-foot tall costumes with some animatronics and computer-generated faces, created by The Jim Henson Company.

Question 3

What issue arose with the monster suits shortly before filming began?

Accepted Answer

In July 2006, the Henson-built monster suits arrived, and the actors found the heads absurdly heavy, causing them to tip over, so Jonze had the heads torn apart and remade.

Question 4

What awards did 'Where the Wild Things Are' receive recognition from?

Accepted Answer

The film received awards from the National Board of Review in 2009 and the Golden Globes in 2010.

Question 5

Who played the character Max in 'Where the Wild Things Are'?

Accepted Answer

Max Records played the character Max.

Question 6

Why did Spike Jonze reject making a fully animated version of Where the Wild Things Are?

Accepted Answer

Spike Jonze turned down a fully animated version because he wanted people to feel the Wild Things and thought it would be more exciting and dangerous with a real kid running around with them.

Question 7

What practical challenge arose when the Wild Things costumes first arrived on set?

Accepted Answer

When the Henson-built monster suits arrived, the heads were absurdly heavy—only one actor could walk straight, and others felt they'd tip over, forcing the crew to have them torn apart and remade.

Question 8

How were the Wild Things creatures physically brought to life in the film?

Accepted Answer

The creatures were portrayed by actors in six- to eight-foot tall costumes with some animatronics and CG faces, created by The Jim Henson Company.

Question 9

What connection did author Maurice Sendak have to director Spike Jonze?

Accepted Answer

Maurice Sendak personally favored Spike Jonze as director, noting he was 'young, interesting and had a spark,' and consulted closely with him, approving creature designs.

Question 10

What controversy surrounded the film's release regarding its audience?

Accepted Answer

There were conflicting views over whether frightening scenes were harmful for children. Jonze aimed to make a movie about childhood, not a children's movie, and Sendak told concerned parents to 'go to hell.'

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