The squadron's designation in the movie was VMF-247 "Wildcats" but the movie was based on VMF-223 "The Bulldogs". VMF-223 was a Marine fighter squadron that flew Grumman F4F Wildcats. They were also formed at MCAS Ewa on Oahu and was the first fighter squadron at the Battle of Guadalcanal. The unit still exists to this day as VMA-223, or Marine Attack Squadron 223. Based at Cherry Point, NC, it is comprised of AV-8B Harrier (V/STOL) jets and is under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 14. The unit has flown in every major conflict from WWII to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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LOGO GIMMICK: Goddard is seen activating the "movies" bumper in the "Nickelodeon Movies" logo.
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As the kids in their rockets see the sun before the meteor shower, Jimmy and Cindy briefly share a smile before each of them turn away.
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A poster in Cindy's room for the Space Girls subtly sets up the kids going into space to rescue their parents.
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Just before the kids launch into space, Goddard makes an announcement. The voice he uses is that of W.O.P.R. (Joshua), the super computer from WarGames (1983).
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Intended as a television pilot for The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius (2002). But, when Paramount's executives were shown very early footage, and early design plans for it, they were so impressed by it, that they decided to fund it for theatrical release.
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Out of all the cast members of the film Debi Derryberry, Rob Paulsen, Laraine Newman, Carlos Alazraqui, Jim Cummings, Danny Mann, Jess Harnell, David Cowgill, Dee Bradley Baker, Patrick Seitz, Eileen Galindo, Mona Marshall, Paul Greenberg, Kyle Hebert, andFrank Welker are the only non-celebrity talents.
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According to the Jimmy Neutron official website, Retroville is located somewhere in Texas, possibly as a suburb of Houston or Dallas.
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On the soundtrack album, "The Chicken Dance" is played by the band Stupid, in the movie by the Emeralds.
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Nickelodeon Movies' last animated film to be produced at 1.85:1 until The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004).
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While all of the kids are celebrating their parents' disappearance, The Ramones song, "Blitzkrieg Bop" is playing in the background, but the words "shot 'em in the back now" have been muted out.
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The first movie produced by Nickelodeon Movies to receive an Academy Award nomination.
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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