Podcasts are like a box of chocolates... You never know what you're gonna get. Except today you do, because we are covering the 1994 film Forrest Gump! We talk about the making of this movie, from the novel which features Forrest in space with an orangutan to the on-set magic of creating Vietnam in South Carolina. If you want to hear how Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks brought this story to life, listen now.
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Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:
Behind the Scenes DVD Extra: Watch here
The Visual Effects of Forrest Gump: Watch here
The VFX Behind Lieutenant Dan: Read here
Screen Tests: Watch here
Is There a Real Forrest Gump?: Read here
Behind the Scenes Facts: Read here
Forrest Gump Has Yet to Make a Net Profit: Read here
