The Cat in the Hat (film)/Trivia

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Trivia about The Cat in the Hat (film) includes:

  • Career Killer: Bo Welch hasn't directed a film since then but still works as a production designer.
  • Disowned Adaptation: The Seuss Estate hated the film so much that all future Dr. Seuss film adaptations are animated.
  • Executive Meddling: The people at Universal thought that The Grinch succeeded due to the adult humor and shoehorned as much as possible for this film.
  • Hey, It's That Girl!: A pre-sex tape Paris Hilton appears as the blonde the Cat ogles in the club.
  • Promoted Fanboy: Mike Myers admitted that The Cat in the Hat was his favorite book to read as a kid.
  • Stillborn Franchise: It would have had a sequel based on The Cat in the Hat Comes Back but got cancelled due to the film's negative reception.
  • What Could Have Been: Tim Allen would have played the Cat but backed out due to schedule conflicts with The Santa Clause 2.