Polar Express

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Director Robert Zemeckis' wife Leslie provides the motion capture for both Hero Boy's mom and sister [...]	D
Some viewers speculate that the conductor time-traveled. His voice is heard as an older version of t [...]	D
Before Hero Boy boards the Polar Express, the clock says 11:55. The time doesn't change until the fi [...]	D
The soldier doll that Hero Boy plays with on Christmas morning is part of the recycled toy program t [...]	D
When the shot of the Christmas tree pans out, all points of the compass point south.	D
The train set at the end is a recreation of the new Lionel Polar Express train set, combined with th [...]	D
When Hero Boy sounds the train's whistle he says that he has wanted to do so his whole life, as does [...]	D
Initial digital camera tests shot by Allen Daviau.	D
When the Hero Boy first meets the Hobo on the roof of the train, he is playing the carol "Good King [...]	D
The second computer-animated film to be produced in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio. The first being A Bug's L [...]	D
The film used 3D motion capture techniques to digitally record the actors' physical performances bef [...]	D
The close shots of Hero Girl's train ticket floating in the air are a nod to the trademark shots of [...]	D
The first computer-animated film to be a musical.	D
During the hot chocolate scene, hero girl hides her hot chocolate twiceShe puts her first cup on her [...]	D
The mini Polar Express under their Christmas tree was actually a present.	D
The "flying elfs" who skydive, form a speed star, then parachute, is a tribute to the "Flying Elvi" [...]	D
This was Michael Jeter's last film performance, as he died on March 30, 2003, before he could comple [...]	D
All of the waiters' faces were modeled after Andrew Ableson	D
As of 2021, this movie now airs on TBS and TNT.	D
At the end, Santa's reflection is faintly visible in the sleigh bell for a few seconds, in close-up, [...]	D
Making this movie as motion capture was a necessity no matter what, since, according to Robert Zemec [...]	D
The address spoken by the conductor early in the film "11344 Edbrooke" is the real address of Robert [...]	D
The locomotive in the movie is based on the Pere Marquette 1225, a restored steam locomotive located [...]	D
The movie is based on the book "The Polar Express." Author Chris Van Alsburg also wrote "Jumanji" an [...]	D
The visuals for North Pole City are based on the architecture of the Pullman plant, maker of Pullman [...]	D
This is the second film featuring Tom Hanks singing Good King Wenceslas. The first time he sang it w [...]	D
Three different actors play the role of Hero Boy. Tom Hanks does the motion capturing and adult voic [...]	D
Tom Hanks and Michael Jeter were both in The Green Mile (1999).	D
A musical theme heard throughout the movie is nearly identical to that heard in "Elf" when Santa's s [...]	D
In the end of the movie when it shows the closeup of the bell you can see Santa's face in it showing [...]	D
Rob Reiner was attached to direct, but then dropped out.	D
Warner Bros.' first computer-animated film.	D
In the beginning of the movie, Hero Boy looks at a picture of himself on a store Santa's lap. The st [...]	D
The film is listed in the 2006 Guinness Book of World Records as the "first all-digital capture" fil [...]	D
The premiere was held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, author Chris Van Allsburg's hometown.	D
Billy is the only person aboard the Polar Express, passenger or crew member, who is identified by na [...]	D
The score contains a few key notes from the score of Trappola criminale (2000), also composed by Ala [...]	D
A close examination of the ticket numbers reveals that they all contain the number 1225. Pere Marque [...]	D
Steven Tyler: the Elf Lieutenant / Elf Singer.	D
The Polar Express is another Christmas Carol movie. Hero Boy is Scrooge and doesn't believe in Santa [...]	D
This was the first mainstream film to be simultaneously released as a 3D IMAX presentation.	D
When the engineer and fireman are trying to grab the pin necessary for the trains throttle, a workin [...]	D
A University of Michigan pennant is on the wall behind Hero Boy's bed. Chris Van Allsburg is a real- [...]	D
In the North Pole City communications room, an elf describing a bad little boy in New Jersey named S [...]	D
Several reviews called the motion-capture animation "creepy." In the 1978 book "Robots: Fact, Fictio [...]	D
When Hero Boy first meets The Hobo, he is playing "Good King Wenceslas" on a hurdy-gurdy.	D
Hero Boy's real name is never mentioned. However, according to books containing information about Th [...]	D
Robert Zemeckis: [keyhole] The Hero Boy looks through a keyhole early in the movie.	D
The opening scenes, particularly in Hero Boy's bedroom, include two closeups of a chrome hubcap with [...]	D
The first feature-length film to be released in both 35 mm and IMAX 3D.	D
After the Hero Boy places the bell in his pocket (the torn pocket) a subtle sound can be heard of th [...]	D

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