The animated film Wreck-It Ralph 2 is set to be released on March 9, 2018, as recently announced by Disney. The storyline takes place six years after the events of the first film and focuses on Ralph’s adventures in the vast world of the internet. In light of this upcoming release, let’s take a look at some fascinating facts about the movie Wreck-It Ralph that you might not know.
1. Early Development
The initial stages of the film’s development centered around the character Fix-It Felix Jr. In fact, the original concept for “Wreck-It Ralph” was called “High Score” in the 1980s and “Joe Jump” in the 1990s.
2. DJ Character Inspiration
The DJ character at the 30th anniversary party of Fix-It Felix Jr. has a striking resemblance to Skrillex, a popular DJ and producer. Interestingly, Skrillex also contributed to the film’s soundtrack.
3. Sound Effects
Sound effects used in the “Hero’s Duty” section echo the iconic laser sounds from the opening scene of “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” as Gary Rydstrom was the sound designer for both movies.
4. Iconic Game References
When Ralph throws the cake at the Fix-It Felix Jr. party, the flying cake resembles a boss character from the video game “Space Invaders.”
5. Easter Eggs
During Ralph’s quest for a medal in Tapper’s bar, he encounters a mushroom from “Super Mario Bros.” and an exclamation mark (!) from “Metal Gear Solid.”
6. Mortal Kombat Reference
In a battle scene, the character “Cyborg” utilizes a heart-extraction fatality, reminiscent of the character Kano’s move in “Mortal Kombat.” Additionally, Cyborg’s design closely resembles Kano.
7. Iconic Villains
Several classic villains appear in the film, including M. Bison and Zangief from “Street Fighter,” Dr. Robotnik from “Sonic the Hedgehog,” and Bowser from “Super Mario Bros.”
8. Graffiti References
The graffiti in Game Central Station includes phrases like “Aerith Lives” and “All your base are belong to us,” referencing “Final Fantasy VII” and “Zero Wing,” respectively.
9. Game Central Station Design
The design of Game Central Station is inspired by Grand Central Station in New York City.
10. Hidden Details
In a fast-forward scene at the beginning of the film, an image of Vanellope can be spotted on the game controller for “Sugar Rush” on the right side. This is a nod to the film’s original plot twist.
11. High Score Easter Egg
The highest score attainable in the Fix-It Felix Jr. game is 120501, a nod to Walt Disney’s birthday, December 5, 1901.
12. Game Time Limit
Ralph and Vanellope only have 60 seconds to complete the mini-game in “Baking Factory,” yet the entire film clocks in at 73 minutes long.
13. Character Cameo
Beard Papa, a character from the popular Japanese cream puff chain, also appears as a worker in the “Baking Factory.”
14. Donut References
Two police officers are designed like donuts, named Wynnchel and Duncan, referencing popular donut chains Winchell’s Donut House and Dunkin’ Donuts.
15. Oreo Cookie Soldiers
The Oreo Cookie soldiers outside King Candy’s castle pay homage to the guards in “The Wizard of Oz.”
16. King Candy’s Voice
The voice and character design of King Candy were inspired by Ed Wynn, a well-known comedian and voice actor.
Source: Hollywood
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