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Entertaining and Unbelievable Facts About the World of Entertainment

1. The first movie ever made was only 2.11 seconds long

“Roundhay Garden Scene,” filmed in 1888 by Louis Le Prince, is the oldest known surviving motion picture.

2. Walt Disney was afraid of mice

Despite creating Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney reportedly had a personal fear of mice.

3. The longest movie ever made is over 35 days long

The film “Logistics,” created by Erika Magnusson and Daniel Andersson, runs for 857 hours.

4. The Oscars were first held in 1929

The first Academy Awards ceremony took place at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel with only 270 guests.

5. The most expensive movie ever made is Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

This 2011 film had a budget of approximately $379 million, making it the most expensive film ever made.

6. The Beatles hold the record for the most number-one hits

They achieved 20 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S.

7. Tom Hanks was not the first choice to play Forrest Gump

John Travolta was initially offered the role but turned it down, which he later admitted was a mistake.

8. Netflix was founded in 1997

It began as a DVD rental service before transforming into the streaming giant we know today.

9. The Lion King was originally titled King of the Jungle

Disney changed the name after realizing lions don’t live in jungles.

10. Charlie Chaplin once lost a Charlie Chaplin look-alike contest

He entered a contest anonymously and reportedly came in 20th place.

11. The voice of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse got married in real life

Wayne Allwine (Mickey) and Russi Taylor (Minnie) were married from 1991 until Wayne's death in 2009.

12. The first music video played on MTV was “Video Killed the Radio Star”

It aired on August 1, 1981, launching a new era in music entertainment.

13. Friends was almost called Insomnia Café

Other early titles included “Six of One” and “Across the Hall.”

14. The most-watched television broadcast of all time is the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony

It was watched by an estimated 2 billion people worldwide.

15. Game of Thrones used over 12,000 wigs and hairpieces

The costume department created an extensive collection of wigs for characters across all seasons.

16. The first video game was created in 1958

Physicist William Higinbotham created “Tennis for Two” on an oscilloscope.

17. Avatar was almost entirely animated

More than 60% of the film was made using performance capture technology and CGI.

18. Titanic was the first film to reach the billion-dollar mark

It held the record as the highest-grossing movie until Avatar surpassed it in 2009.

19. There is a hidden Mickey Mouse in nearly every Disney movie

This tradition is known as a “Hidden Mickey” and has become an Easter egg in many Disney films.

20. Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” is the best-selling album of all time

It has sold over 70 million copies worldwide since its release in 1982.

21. James Bond has been portrayed by seven different actors

From Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, the role has seen many faces since 1962.

22. The Simpsons is the longest-running American sitcom

Debuting in 1989, it has aired over 700 episodes and is still ongoing.

23. Elvis Presley never performed outside North America

Despite being a global icon, he never toured outside the U.S. and Canada.

24. Marvel’s Stan Lee made a cameo in almost every Marvel movie

He appeared in over 35 films before his death in 2018.

25. The movie Psycho used chocolate syrup for blood

In the famous shower scene, black-and-white film made chocolate syrup look like blood.

26. The first superhero movie was released in 1941

It was “Adventures of Captain Marvel,” a serial film featuring the DC Comics character.

27. Alfred Hitchcock never won an Oscar for Best Director

Despite his legendary status, he was nominated five times but never won.

28. The Harry Potter films used over 600 sets

The production team built hundreds of detailed sets across various filming locations.

29. The Matrix code is made of sushi recipes

The green code seen in the film is composed of Japanese characters from a sushi cookbook.

30. Lord of the Rings used real chainmail

The costume team created over 13,000 handmade chainmail suits for the trilogy.

31. The original Jurassic Park used a mix of CGI and animatronics

This combination gave the dinosaurs a realistic and physical presence on screen.

32. Beyonce’s alter ego is Sasha Fierce

She created the persona to overcome stage fright and enhance her performances.

33. Pixar’s first film was Toy Story

Released in 1995, it was also the world’s first fully computer-animated feature film.

34. The sound of the lightsabers in Star Wars came from TVs

The iconic hum was created by combining sounds from old televisions and a film projector.

35. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was based on a true story

It was inspired by the life of music executive Benny Medina, who moved from poverty to Beverly Hills.

36. Saturday Night Live was almost called Saturday Night

Its original title had to change because ABC already had a show called “Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell.”

37. The Twilight Zone had a real tragedy on set

During the filming of the 1983 movie, an accident killed actor Vic Morrow and two children.

38. The word “Hollywood” originally meant a housing development

The famous Hollywood sign was originally erected in 1923 to promote real estate.

39. Reality TV originated in the 1940s

The first reality TV show was “Candid Camera,” which began as a radio show in 1947.

40. Bruce Lee was a champion cha-cha dancer

Before becoming a martial arts icon, Bruce Lee won a cha-cha championship in Hong Kong.

41. Home Alone was the highest-grossing comedy for over 20 years

It held the record until 2011, when it was surpassed by The Hangover Part II.

42. The Godfather horse head was real

The horse head used in the iconic bed scene was an actual taxidermied horse head from a dog food company.

43. A musical inspired the creation of Google Images

Search demand for Jennifer Lopez's green dress at the 2000 Grammys led to the development of Google Images.

44. The Twilight books were banned in some schools

Some institutions banned the series due to its themes of vampire romance and morality concerns.

45. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the highest-grossing franchise ever

It has grossed over $29 billion worldwide across more than 30 films.