Question 1

What bedtime story origin inspired the film?

Accepted Answer

Lynne Reid Banks wrote the original novel as a bedtime story for her son Omri Stephenson.

Question 2

Which Star Wars character appears with special permission?

Accepted Answer

Director Frank Oz got permission from George Lucas to use Darth Vader in the film. Oz voiced Yoda in Star Wars.

Question 3

What action figures come to life in the cupboard?

Accepted Answer

Figures include Darth Vader, a T-Rex from Jurassic Park, Star Trek characters, G.I. Joe, and RoboCop.

Question 4

Which actor plays a small soldier here and in Night at the Museum?

Accepted Answer

Steve Coogan plays a small soldier figure in this film and later in Night at the Museum (2006).

Question 5

Why was the director reluctant to take on this project?

Accepted Answer

Frank Oz stated on DVD commentary that he was reluctant to direct, as he doesn't think he's a children's director.

Question 6

What bedtime story origin inspired the film's creation?

Accepted Answer

Lynne Reid Banks wrote the original novel as a bedtime story for her son Omri Stephenson.

Question 7

Which Star Wars character appears in the film with special permission?

Accepted Answer

Director Frank Oz got permission from George Lucas to use Darth Vader in the film. Oz voiced Yoda in Star Wars.

Question 8

What action figures come to life when placed in the magical cupboard?

Accepted Answer

Figures include Darth Vader, a T-Rex from Jurassic Park, Star Trek characters, G.I. Joe, and RoboCop.

Question 9

Which actor plays a small soldier here and later in Night at the Museum?

Accepted Answer

Steve Coogan plays a small soldier figure in this film and appears similarly in Night at the Museum (2006).

Question 10

Why was director Frank Oz initially hesitant to take on this project?

Accepted Answer

On DVD commentary, Frank Oz stated he was reluctant to direct as he doesn't think he's a children's director.

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