Ted (2012) & Ted 2 (2015): 11 Things You Probably Didn’t Know Yet!!

Ted (2012) is a Comedy/Fantasy movie directed by Seth MacFarlane and stars Mark Wahlberg in the lead. Seth MacFarlane gave voice to the character of Ted upon whom the movie is based.

The movie was so successful that a follow-up sequel is made namely Ted 2 (2015). The movie has same star cast as before except Mila Kunis is replaced by Amanda Seyfried.

I have put together some interesting facts and details about Ted (2012) and Ted 2 (2015). Let’s have a look.

Ted (2012) movie poster

Ted (2012)
Story goes as the result of a childhood wish, John Bennett’s teddy bear, Ted, came to life and has been by John’s side ever since – a friendship that’s tested when Lori, John’s girlfriend of four years, wants more from their relationship. Now the Facts..

1. At one point in the movie, Ted mentions 9/11.Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane both narrowly missed being on the planes that hit the World Trade Center. Wahlberg was booked on American Airlines Flight 11 but decided to drive up to New York and fly to California later. McFarlane was scheduled on the same flight but arrived to gate ten minutes late and was unable to board. He was sitting in the airport when he saw that his plane had hit the North Tower of the World trade center.

2. As of December 2012, Ted (2012) is the highest grossing R-rated live action comedy of all time.

3. Various teddy bears were used as stand-ins for post-production editing. Ted’s movements were done by Seth MacFarlane through motion capture. 

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4. According to Seth MacFarlane, this is the first comedy film to use motion capture technology.

5. Ted sends a letter to Hasbro regarding he does not have a penis. Mark Wahlberg (John) stars in Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014). Transformers is owned by Hasbro.

6. Barbara Broccoli traditionally never allows any James Bond theme to be used in other films but Seth MacFarlane wrote her a letter asking for permission to use ‘All Time High’ from _Octopussy_ as it was his mother’s favorite song. Broccoli made a rare exception to her rule, hence ‘Mark Wahlberg’ gets to slaughter the tune in a performance in front of a dismayed crowd. 

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Ted (2015) movie poster

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6 Hollywood movie (you won’t believe ) copied Foreign Movie!!

Hollywood also copies movie from other language and country. Well, it had copied a lot from others from time to time. Trust  Lies was copied from LA Totale. 

Here is a list of 6 blockbusters which not only earned a lot of Money but also the Fame.

1. The Departed (2006) – It is a blockbuster from the legendary Director Martin Scorsese and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Vera Farmiga, Martin Sheen, Jack Nicholson, and Mark Wahlberg in the lead role. This movie won 4 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director. It is a copy of famous Thai movie Infernal Affairs (2002). Which was directed by Andrew Lau.

The Departed (2006) is the story of an undercover cop and a mole in the police, as both attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.

Movie The Departed & Internal Affairs

Check out 15 Fascinating Facts From Movie The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)!! 2. Scent of a Woman (1992) – Who can forget Al Pacino from this movie. He won the Best Actor Oscar for it. It is directed by Martin Brest and stars Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell, and  Philip Seymour Hoffman in lead roles. Scent of a Woman is a copy of famous Italian Movie Profumo di Donna (1974) directed by Dino Risi.

Scent of A Woman (1992) is the story of a prep school student needing money and a blind man . Student agrees to “babysit” the blind man, but the job is not at all what he anticipated.

Scent of a Woman & Profumo di Donna

Check out 41 Lesser Known Facts About 3 Oscars Winning Movie The Godfather (1972) !! 3. Insomnia (2002) – It is 3rd movie directed by Christopher Nolan (you have heard the name before..right ?). Well, it starred Al Pacino, Martin Donovan, Robin Williams and Hilary Swank. Insomnia (2002) is a Copy of Norwegian movie by tha same name Insomnia (1997) .

Insomnia (2002) is set when two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn’t set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.

Insomnia posters

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4. I Am Legend (2007) – It is a post apocalyptic movie directed by Francis Lawrence and stars Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan and Willow Smith. I Am Legend is a Remake ( somewhat copied ) from The Last Man on Earth (1964) and The Omega Man (1971).

I am Legend (2007) is set in future Years after a plague kills most of humanity and transforms the rest into monsters, the sole survivor in New York City struggles valiantly to find a cure.

I am Legend & The Last Man on Earth

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5. True Lies (1994) – Directed by visionary James Cameron and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bill Paxton, Tom Arnold, and Tia Carrere in lead roles. It also got a Oscar nomination. Well, It was also a copy of French movie La Totale! (1991).

True Lies (1994) is the story of a fearless, globe-trotting, terrorist-battling secret agent, who has his life turned upside down when he discovers his wife might be having an affair with a used car salesman.

True Lies & La Totale!

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6. Godzilla (2014) – The movie is directed by Gareth Edwards and stars Aaron Taylor Johnson, Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Olsen and Ken Watanabe in lead roles. It is a official remake of  Japanese movie Gojira (1954).

Godzilla (2014) is set when the world is beset by the appearance of monstrous creatures, but one of them may be the only one who can save humanity.

Godzilla & Gojira

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Are you Agree with me ? Can you name any other famous movie which was copied into Hollywood ??

AVJ