1996 Academy Awards

The transcript discusses the making of the film Babe, highlighting the importance of storytelling and the director's role. It contrasts Babe with other films like Terminator 2, emphasizing its family-friendly nature. The process of making a pig talk using animatronics and computer graphics is explained, detailing the collaboration between different teams. The timeline of the film's production is also covered, noting the extensive preparation involved.

What was a key factor for the narrator when signing on to work on 'Babe'?

• The great script and director

• The location of the shoot

• The movie's budget

• The cast involved

How does the narrator describe the difference between working on 'Babe' and 'Terminator 2'?

• Both movies were equally sweet

• Babe was a sweeter project

• Terminator 2 was more family-friendly

• Babe had more action scenes

What technology was used to make Babe the pig talk?

• Stop-motion animation

• Hand puppetry

• Electric motors and mechanisms

• Voice actors only

Who were responsible for the animatronics and computer graphics in 'Babe'?

• Chris and Neil for animatronics, John for graphics

• Neil and John for animatronics, Charlie for graphics

• John and Charlie for animatronics, Neil for graphics

• Charlie and Chris for animatronics, Neil for graphics

How long was the preparation and production period for 'Babe'?

• Over five years

• Almost three years

• About two years

• Less than a year