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Over the last 12 months, folks who had a hand in creating 2022's amazing small screen offerings for TV shared photos on social media to give fans a sneak peek of their off-camera shenanigans. Here are a few great behind-the-scenes photos from the cast and crew of the most popular shows for 2022.&nbsp;

30 Behind-The-Scenes Photos From The Most Popular TV Shows Of 2022 That We Can't Unsee

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Erin Maxwell

Behind The Scenes

Offbeat superhero movies have successfully existed right alongside the mainstream stuff from Marvel and DC. A few even existed before the MCU and DCEU began. These are the quirky, unusual films that gently spoof the whole notion of superheroes or have a non-traditional take on it. What makes them stand out is that they can be appreciated by superhero fans, yet also by people who wouldn't normally care about the genre.The following behind-the-scenes stories offer a glimpse into how these movies were made, and some of the unusual struggles involved in getting them produced. They include director/studio fights, dangerous stunts, and happy accidents that produced magical moments. Every tale will help you look at these nostalgic films in a new light.&nbsp;Vote up the stories you think are the most “super.”&nbsp;

Behind The Scenes Of Offbeat, Nostalgic Superhero Movies

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Behind The Scenes Of Nostalgic Superhero Movies

Mike McGranaghan

Weird History

Whatever your genre of preference - sci-fi, rom-com, drama, fantasy, action - the '80s probably produced at least one all-time classic on your list. It’s a decade full of films many of us grew up with, whether we're old enough to have seen them in theaters, or caught them years later on cable, VHS, DVD, or a streaming service.Over the past year, we researched <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/collections/movies-in-the-making?ref=collection_header">behind-the-scenes stories</a> from lots of movies made during that storied decade. Here's a collection of our favorites. Vote up the ones you like best!

Behind-The-Scenes Stories About '80s Movies We Learned In 2022

Behind-The-Scenes Stories About '80s Movies

Gordon Cameron

There’s no question that Hollywood, as an industry, tends to attract eccentric, strange, and sometimes <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-seem-crazy/carly-kiel">downright weird personalities</a>. After all, it takes a certain type of person to be willing to subject themselves to the scrutiny of the public, to say nothing of the strain involved in the craft and process of acting. It often takes a great deal of work to slide into the personality of a character, and so many actors, in both movies and TV, have adopted some <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/intense-method-acting-stories/lisa-a-flowers">often bewildering strategies for doing so</a>.&nbsp;In a number of behind-the-scenes interviews, those who have appeared with some of Hollywood’s most notoriously wacky performers have been very forthcoming about what it’s like to actually work with them.

What It's Like To Work With Notoriously Eccentric Actors

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People Talk About Working With Eccentric Actors

Thomas West

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When it comes to weaponry in the movies, it doesn't get much more classic than swords. Sure, superhuman abilities and heavy artillery have their place, but there's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weapons-details-in-swords-and-sandals-movies/tpetersccc">something about big screen swordplay</a> that's hard to beat. And whether it's Excalibur of Arthurian legend or one of the myriad deadly blades in the Kill Bill saga, these swords have some <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weapon-combat-historical-war-movies/tpetersccc">seriously impressive small details</a>. Many of them can be hard to spot, but thankfully, eagle-eyed fans online have pointed out some incredible examples.As you read ahead, make sure to vote for the details that strike you the most.

18 Razor Sharp Details About Movie Swords

T.J. Peters

The 1990s were an interesting time for movies. New talents like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/jim-carrey-movies-and-films-and-filmography/ranker-film">Jim Carrey</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/brad-pitt-movies-and-films-and-filmography/ranker-film">Brad Pitt</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/leonardo-dicaprio-movies-and-films-and-filmography/ranker-film">Leonardo DiCaprio</a> burst on the scene; the CGI revolution was really making itself felt in visual effects; and the Internet opened up new possibilities for marketing, hype, criticism, and storylines.If movies were looking forward, they were also looking backward. Steven Spielberg shot an acclaimed Holocaust drama in black and white; Baz Luhrmann revitalized Shakespeare for a new generation; and Clint Eastwood breathed new life into the Western even as he deconstructed it.Throughout 2022, we gathered a lot of behind-the-scenes stories from the making of our favorite '90s films. Here’s a selection of the ones that stuck with us.

Behind-The-Scenes Stories About '90s Movies We Learned In 2022

Behind-The-Scenes Stories About '90s Movies

A look behind the scenes of the films that brought Harry Potter, Hogwarts, and the wizarding world to life.

Harry Potter Movie Magic

The Wizarding World

The story of J.K. Rowling&#39;s Harry Potter is one of adolescence and responsibility. It&#39;s the tale of a young man who is suddenly thrown into a world he doesn&#39;t understand, then becomes the central figure in all of its major, magical events. Similarly, the children cast to play the characters in the&nbsp;Harry Potter&nbsp;films found themselves in a strange, new world they didn&#39;t understand, yet it all revolved around them.

Growing up on the Harry Potter set made for an unusual childhood. Daniel Radcliffe,&nbsp;Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and many other children effectively grew to adulthood through the filming of the franchise, and their experiences -&nbsp;while atypical for kids their age -&nbsp;still managed to mirror the awkward experiences all kids go through as they attend school.

There were a ton of interesting and awkward things going on - mostly positive, but <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/how-harry-potter-cast-felt-about-filming/klindell" target="_blank">a few downsides</a> as well - while the cast and crew were bringing Rowling&#39;s world to life. Many stories have trijckled out over the years. Check out the more <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/behind-the-scenes-pictures-harry-potter/lee-emjay" target="_blank">interesting stories</a> that came from the production.

Behind The Scenes, Making 'Harry Potter' Was Just As Awkward As High School

Making Harry Potter Was Just As Awkward As High School

Jonathan H. Kantor

The ‘90s were a particularly fruitful time for cyberpunk movies. A few ’80s films tinkered around with the idea, but the 1990s was the decade <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/90s-sci-fi-movie-details/jonathan-kantor">when the subgenre thrived</a>. That's because personal computers had found their way into most people's homes, transforming their lives considerably. Then there was the arrival of this new-fangled thing called the “internet.” It was difficult to explain, and in those early days, many people weren't quite sure what the ramifications of it would be. The prospects were simultaneously exciting and scary. Technology of all forms was becoming more pervasive in everyday life.&nbsp;Movies used that as the basis for drama. Many of the cyberpunk movies played on online fears, from stuff coming out of computers to people getting sucked into them. Several also explored possible ways that human beings and technology could be physically combined. About zero of the things portrayed in these films <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/future-movies-whose-timelines-we-passed/anncasano">ever came to pass</a>, but that doesn't mean they weren't a whole lot of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-to-watch-while-drinking/anncasano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">fun to watch</a>. The following behind-the-scenes stories show how filmmakers worked to capitalize on new technological possibilities to deliver thrills to audiences.&nbsp;

10 Behind-The-Scenes Stories From Nostalgic Cyberpunk Movies

Behind-The-Scenes Stories From Nostalgic Cyberpunk Movies

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Many movie genres exist, but action flicks are a particularly interesting and nostalgic niche, as they can include everything from war to science fiction, and from crime to fantasy. It seems like the main genre of the 1980s was action movies, but that's not the only decade to feature exceptional examples of the category.Thousands of talented writers, artists, actors, producers, directors, and cinematographers created some of the most memorable action scenes dealing with wars, vengeance, crime, and much more. Many of these films still stand up despite the times they're set in having come and gone. These include the likes of Commando, Red Dawn, and Bloodsport - all classics that carry nostalgia for those who viewed them years ago and then watched them later in life.Looking back through the decades filled with engaging action movies, a few periods truly stand out. While every decade features notable films in the genre, the 1980s and '90s had something special going on. This list identifies some of the more interesting behind-the-scenes facts from these films that many viewers don’t know about. Vote up those that blew you away the most!

12 Behind-The-Scenes Stories From Nostalgic Action Movies

Behind-The-Scenes Stories From Nostalgic Action Movies

The best, worst, most interesting, questionable, and unforgettable clothes in pop culture history.

Fictional Fashion

Costuming & Props

From the runways of Milan to local neighborhoods, people all over the world use fashion as a way to express themselves, identify with specific cultures, and protect themselves from the elements. Various fashions have also sprung from movie and television sets, spanning everything from elaborate and accurate period costumes&nbsp;to fantastical futuristic concepts and far-out <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fifth-element-wardrobe/megan-summers" target="_blank">sci-fi costume design</a>.

Some sci-fi fashion is <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ridiculous-80s-futuristic-fashion/erin-cody" target="_blank">too outlandish</a> to exist beyond the world of fantasy. However, many sci-fi movies and shows have transcended the big screen and had major impacts on fashion and daily wear in the real world. Sci-fi has given the fashion world everything&nbsp;from the techno-noir leather and latex of The Matrix, to the classy steampunk of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/league-of-extraordinary-gentlemen-behind-the-scenes/zack-howe?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen</a>, to the sexy psychedelic go-go attire of Barbarella. Which sci-fi fashion would you rock out with your bad self? Vote below!

Which Sci-Fi Universe Has The Best Fashion?

Which Are The Best Sci-Fi Fashions In Movies And TV

Renata Carmen

Over the last 12 months, folks who helped create 2022's banner year of horror movies shared a few photos on social media to give fans a sneak peek of their off-camera shenanigans. Here are a few great behind-the-scenes photos from the casts and crews of everyone's favorite thrillers and chillers of 2022.

23 Behind-The-Scenes Photos From 2022 Horror Movies & TV Shows That We Can't Unsee

There are many reasons why an actor could join a successful television show in the midst of the series' run. One of the original stars could quit. Or be fired. Or (sadly) <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-passed-while-filming/famous-celebrity-deaths-list">pass away</a>. Or the producers might want to add a totally new character to move the show in a new direction or just add a new face to the existing cast.Whatever the reason, joining a successful show mid-run often comes with challenges for the actor. They might be resented by the cast members who have been on the show from the start, they might struggle to connect with their part, or maybe the fans of the show don't warm up to them. Or the actor might face any one of many other challenges. On occasion, the actor may actually fit seamlessly into the cast and crew.&nbsp;Below, &nbsp;actors talk about their experiences when they were cast in a successful <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-sitcoms-in-television-history">sitcom</a> during its run.

Actors Talk About What It Was Like To Join A Hit Sitcom In The Middle

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Though there are many reasons TV series succeed or fail, frequently it is the actors - and the characters they bring to life - who are key ingredients. These are the people who often devote years of their life to sculpting and creating their on-screen persona, whether it’s Walter White of&nbsp;Breaking Bad&nbsp;or Arya Stark of&nbsp;Game of Thrones.Their performances are often so strong, they leave the viewer with an impression long after their final scene has aired. In fact, a number of notable stars have been very forthcoming about the mix of emotions they felt during the filming of their final scenes as their most notable characters.

TV Drama Actors Talk About What Filming Their Final Scenes As Characters Was Like

It’s impossible to overstate the impact Hollywood has <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/measurable-ways-movies-impacted-the-world/cheryl-adams-richkoff">on the public imagination</a>. Due to their ubiquity, movies and TV have reshaped many things about our everyday lives, and one of the most notable of these is how we think things sound.&nbsp;Whether it’s the clear ring of a sword leaving a scabbard, the cry of a kookaburra in a jungle, or the overused Wilhelm scream, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dumb-movie-tropes/lauren-glen">dumb tropes have wormed their way</a> into the public consciousness to such a degree many people no doubt think they’re actually real. However, as is so often the case when it comes to the making of the movies, there’s more than a little deception involved with the creation of some of the most famous sound effects.

Dumb Things About Sound Effects We Only Believe Because Of Hollywood

Dumb Sound Effects Tropes

Jim Carrey

In the 1990s, Jim Carrey completely redefined what it meant to be a comic movie star. These&nbsp;facts about the making of<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/jim-carrey-movie-details/raelyn-giansanti" target="_blank"> Jim Carrey movies</a> prove that the man behind the rubber face&nbsp;wanted to deliver more than just a punchline.

When the Canadian-born actor transitioned to more serious roles in the late &#39;90s, he showed off his method side and total commitment to character. He didn&#39;t just&nbsp;portray&nbsp;Andy Kaufman in the 1999 biopic Man on the Moon;&nbsp;he became Andy Kaufman. Carrey took that perseverant attitude with him to every movie he made, even if it meant breaking a few ribs or having an actual chipped tooth.

The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/jim-carrey-movies-and-films-and-filmography/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best Jim Carrey movies</a> can make a spectator laugh or cry. He&rsquo;s just as convincing as the heartbroken Joel Barish&nbsp;in the breakup drama Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind as he is as a silly pet detective who talks out of his butt.&nbsp;

Read all about the interesting <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/batman-forever-behind-the-scenes/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">behind-the-scenes</a> stories of a man truly committed to his art.

13 Behind-The-Scenes Stories About Jim Carrey Movies

Ann Casano

The 1998 buddy-cop comedy Rush Hour brought together <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/jackie-chan-most-dangerous-scenes/zack-howe">Hong Kong action superstar Jackie Chan</a> and fast-talking comedian Chris Tucker in one of movies' most unlikely pairings. Chan plays a Chinese police inspector, Tucker an L.A.P.D. detective; they must team up to rescue the kidnapped daughter of the Chinese consul. Action and mayhem ensue.Thanks to the hilarious interplay between the stars, Rush Hour became a box office smash and spawned two sequels. Making it was not always easy, but everyone involved seemed to have a lot of fun – partly thanks to director Brett Ratner, who knew how to maximize the comedic chemistry between his leading men. The following behind-the-scenes stories from the making of Rush Hour will add to your appreciation of this '90s classic.

Behind The Scenes Stories From 'Rush Hour'

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