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6 fun Technicolor facts from Cinema, Sounds and Secrets

June 14, 2023

With Technicolor’s 107 years of craft, there is an array of fun facts and project secrets to share from the movie industry.  

The Cinema, Sounds and Secrets podcast takes us back with some classic songs, quotes and memorable moments from Technicolor Classics. Hosted by Screenwriter, Playwright, and Producer Janet Dulin Jones and Actor John Schwab. Here is some trivia about your favorite movies from the 20th and 21st centuries. 

  1. Woody was originally planned to be a ventriloquist before becoming a Cowboy in the Toy Story franchise. 
  1. The only face you see in the entire Toy Story film other than the toys is Sid. 
  1. E.T 24 on AFI Top 100 Movies. 

Listen to Ep. 6 – Kids of All Ages 

  1. The Wizard of Oz film had 18 Writers and 3 Directors. 
  1. George Cukor was responsible for the sepia color of The Wizard of Oz film. The set was colored brown, everything was designed to be brown before being switched to color. 
  2. The Wizard of Oz went a million dollars over budget.

Listen to Episode 5 – Yellow Brick Roads and Ruby Slippers

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