Question 1

What real-life figure inspired the film's main character?

Accepted Answer

The film is loosely based on the life of NYC press agent Bobby Zarem.

Question 2

Why was the film's release delayed after 9/11?

Accepted Answer

A subplot critical of the mayor of New York led to the film being shelved for two years after 9/11, when Mayor Giuliani's reputation improved.

Question 3

How did 9/11 affect the film's production?

Accepted Answer

Completed 10 days before 9/11, scenes with the World Trade Center had to be reshot in different locations.

Question 4

What was the film's US box office performance?

Accepted Answer

In its initial US theatrical run, it grossed only $120,000.

Question 5

How did the film's international release schedule unfold?

Accepted Answer

It premiered in Italy in October 2002, then released in the US six months later, and in the UK almost another year after that.

Question 6

What real-life figure inspired the film's main character?

Accepted Answer

The film is loosely based on the life of NYC press agent Bobby Zarem.

Question 7

Why was this film's release delayed for two years after its completion?

Accepted Answer

A subplot critical of New York's mayor caused shelving after 9/11, when Mayor Giuliani had redeemed himself in many eyes.

Question 8

How did the 9/11 attacks affect the film's production?

Accepted Answer

Completed 10 days before 9/11, scenes showing the World Trade Center had to be swiftly reshot in different locations.

Question 9

What was the film's disappointing box office performance in its US theatrical run?

Accepted Answer

In its initial US theatrical run, it only managed to gross $120,000.

Question 10

How did the international release schedule differ from the US premiere?

Accepted Answer

It premiered in Italy in October 2002, then released in the US six months later, and almost another year before reaching UK cinemas.

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