TIL Archives | FilmFad.com We don't just cover fads, we start them! Tue, 24 Jan 2017 04:47:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 TIL: The Origin Of Princess Leia’s British Accent In ‘Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope’ https://www.filmfad.com/til-origin-princess-leias-british-accent-star-wars-episode-iv-new-hope/ https://www.filmfad.com/til-origin-princess-leias-british-accent-star-wars-episode-iv-new-hope/#respond Tue, 24 Jan 2017 04:47:02 +0000 http://www.filmfad.com/?p=20454 We learn the origin of Princess Leia's British accent in "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" in Carrie Fisher's HBO documentary "Wishful Drinking".

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]]> https://www.filmfad.com/til-origin-princess-leias-british-accent-star-wars-episode-iv-new-hope/feed/ 0 TIL: Carrie Fisher Was A Brilliant Script Doctor For Films Like ‘Hook’ And ‘The Wedding Singer’ https://www.filmfad.com/til-carrie-fisher-was-a-brilliant-script-doctor-for-films-hook-the-wedding-singer/ https://www.filmfad.com/til-carrie-fisher-was-a-brilliant-script-doctor-for-films-hook-the-wedding-singer/#respond Sat, 24 Dec 2016 18:36:53 +0000 http://www.filmfad.com/?p=20225 When mentioning Carrie Fisher, the first thought that comes to mind is her iconic role in “Star Wars” as Princess Leia. While particularly difficult to escape that spotlight, she’s also known as a script doctor for many notable films. In the 1990s she was brought in to fix films such as “Hook,” “The Wedding Singer,” “Sister Act,” and “Lethal Weapon 3.” While not officially credited for her work, in 1992 Entertainment Weekly referred to her as “one of the most sought after doctors in town.”

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]]> https://www.filmfad.com/til-carrie-fisher-was-a-brilliant-script-doctor-for-films-hook-the-wedding-singer/feed/ 0 TIL: Nicolas Cage Turned Down Some Amazing Roles https://www.filmfad.com/til-nicolas-cage-turned-down-some-amazing-roles/ https://www.filmfad.com/til-nicolas-cage-turned-down-some-amazing-roles/#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2015 18:42:57 +0000 http://www.filmfad.com/?p=10910 While Nicolas Cage may be at the end of many Hollywood jokes, it turns out that he could have had some major Hollywood roles if he didn't turn down the parts.

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]]> https://www.filmfad.com/til-nicolas-cage-turned-down-some-amazing-roles/feed/ 0 TIL: Big Actors Like Seth Rogen Auditioned for ‘The Office’ https://www.filmfad.com/til-big-actors-like-seth-rogen-auditioned-for-the-office/ https://www.filmfad.com/til-big-actors-like-seth-rogen-auditioned-for-the-office/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:19:47 +0000 http://www.filmfad.com/?p=10673 Today I learned that a lot of big name actors auditioned for roles on NBC's "The Office." The included video will surprise you with the high profile names included.

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]]> https://www.filmfad.com/til-big-actors-like-seth-rogen-auditioned-for-the-office/feed/ 0 TIL: Keanu Reeves Was in ‘Poetic Justice’ https://www.filmfad.com/til-keanu-reeves-was-in-poetic-justice/ https://www.filmfad.com/til-keanu-reeves-was-in-poetic-justice/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2015 17:44:25 +0000 http://www.filmfad.com/?p=10534 Today I learned that Keanu Reeves had a role in 1993 romantic drama "Poetic Justice" alongside west coast legend Tupac Shakur and pop royalty Janet Jackson, and you'll never guess what part he played.

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]]> https://www.filmfad.com/til-keanu-reeves-was-in-poetic-justice/feed/ 1 TIL: ‘Minions’ Gross Breaks Billion; Universal Makes History https://www.filmfad.com/til-minions-gross-breaks-billion-universal-makes-history/ https://www.filmfad.com/til-minions-gross-breaks-billion-universal-makes-history/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2015 22:20:16 +0000 http://www.filmfad.com/?p=10267 Universal and Illumination Entertainment's animated gold mine "Minions" breaks $1 billion at the world box office, making it one of only three animated films to ever do so.

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]]> https://www.filmfad.com/til-minions-gross-breaks-billion-universal-makes-history/feed/ 0 TIL: ‘Ghostbusters’ Venkman Was NOT Meant to be Bill Murray https://www.filmfad.com/til-ghostbusters-venkman-was-not-meant-to-be-bill-murray/ https://www.filmfad.com/til-ghostbusters-venkman-was-not-meant-to-be-bill-murray/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2015 21:17:25 +0000 http://www.filmfad.com/?p=9155 Today I learned that the role of Ghostbusters' Peter Venkman was not originally written for Bill Murray but instead another SNL star. This may have changed the course of the film!

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]]> https://www.filmfad.com/til-ghostbusters-venkman-was-not-meant-to-be-bill-murray/feed/ 1 TIL: This Always Sunny Star Almost Lead ‘Jurassic World’ https://www.filmfad.com/til-this-always-sunny-star-almost-lead-jurassic-world/ https://www.filmfad.com/til-this-always-sunny-star-almost-lead-jurassic-world/#respond Sun, 12 Jul 2015 17:04:19 +0000 http://www.filmfad.com/?p=8839 Today I Learned Glenn Howerton and Kristen Stewart Almost Starred In “Jurassic World!” Jurassic World has been setting box office records and proved that “Jurassic Park” still carries clout today. While Chris Pratt‘s role has put him at the head of discussion from being sexist to playing the next Indiana Jones, he wasn’t always the […]

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]]> https://www.filmfad.com/til-this-always-sunny-star-almost-lead-jurassic-world/feed/ 0 TIL: Liam Neeson Declined ‘James Bond’ Role to Marry His Wife https://www.filmfad.com/til-liam-neeson-declined-james-bond-role-to-marry-his-wife/ https://www.filmfad.com/til-liam-neeson-declined-james-bond-role-to-marry-his-wife/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2015 15:08:02 +0000 http://www.filmfad.com/?p=8811 Liam Neeson turned down the role of James Bond to marry his late wife. Liam Neeson is now known as a total badass after his roles in the Taken franchise and others like “The Grey” or even Christopher Nolan’s “Batman” trilogy. While he is perceived as this unstoppable tough guy, it turns out he has […]

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