“Unwrap the Secrets: Astonishing Behind-the-Scenes Elf Facts That Will Ignite Your Christmas Spirit!”
The scene was meant to encapsulate Buddy wreaking havoc on the other elves. The friendly game of ice hockey gets violent quick when a super competitive Buddy takes the ice. Luckily, you can find the deleted scene on YouTube.
Will Ferrell Has Santa Experience
Before he was playing an elf, Ferrell took on the role of Santa…but not in a film. It was actually in a mall! Ferrell and his Saturday Night Live co-star Chris Kattan worked in a mall before they made it big.
Kattan was a mall elf while Ferrell put on a big, white beard for the kids. We’re sure Ferrell took some notes from Kattan and used it a decade later for the film.
They Tried To Use As Little CGI As Possible
Since Favreau always had the idea of a Rankin/Bass Christmas special in the back of his mind, he wanted it to be true to the classic style. That meant using “motion-control, models, matte paintings” and of course, stop motion.
Favreau’s desire to use as little CGI as possible was actually a challenge with executives that thought it would make the film look cheap. We’re glad he fought so hard for his vision because it totally worked out.
One Iconic Scene Did Get Some Help From Computers
Despite trying his best to leave CGI out, Favreau did cave for one scene in particular. The epic snowball fight between Buddy, Michael, and the bullies used CGI snow and snowballs.
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