'The Neverending Story' trivia and fun facts
Unhappy
Author Michael Ende decided that he was unhappy with the film's version of his story, and refused to have his name placed in the opening credits. He also asked if the movie title would be changed or cancelled. After the studio declined both options, he filed a lawsuit and ultimately lost.
The Nothing
According to the filmmakers, the roiling storm clouds were not meant to actually be The Nothing, but rather an indication of its presence, as The Nothing is an invisible force.
Thaw
During filming in Germany, because it was an unusually hot summer one of the statues of the Ivory Tower actually melted.
The most expensive
First film for Wolfgang Petersen director and the most expensive film produced in Germany until this year (1984 ).
Green Skin
The makeup team on the movie tried to paint Noah Hathaway green, just as Atreyu is in the book. "It wasn't believable. I looked like fungi!" Hathaway said.