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Snakes On A Plane almost wasn't Snakes On A Plane.

Snakes On A Plane almost wasn't Snakes On A Plane.

These 15 Classic Movies Almost Had Completely Different Names – Do You Know What They Are?

This was a title suggestion by Universal Studios head Sid Sheinberg who wasn't convinced that audiences would want to see a film with the word " [future](https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/12-things-you-didnt-know-about-back-to-the-future/)" in the title. How wrong he was!

_Spaceman from Pluto_

What was _Back To The Future_ almost called?

"[The Library Revolution](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088847/trivia?ref_=tt_ql_2)" was also another name that was considered for the title.

_The Lunch Bunch_

Do you know what _The Breakfast Club_ was almost deemed?

Yep, _Tonight, He Comes_, _John Hancock_, and _Heroes Never Die_ were all [titles](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448157/trivia?ref_=tt_ql_2) that were considered for the Will Smith film.

_Hancock Forever_

Which of these was \*not\* a title considered for the 2008 film _Hancock?_  


The words "head cheese" are uttered by the hitchhiker that the group pick up.

_[Head Cheese](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072271/trivia?ref_=tt_ql_2)_

_The__Texas Chainsaw Massacre_ could have been released as...

This working title was in reference to the MGM 1962 film _How The West Was Won_. The film was also referred to by the title, "Journey Beyond the Stars" in a press release.

[_How The Solar Space Was Won_](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062622/trivia?ref_=tt_ql_2)

What was _2001: A Space Odyssey_'s working title?

The name was almost changed to "[Pacific Air Flight 121](https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/79399/14-slithery-facts-about-snakes-plane)" as it was felt that _Snakes On A Plane_ might give too much away.

_Pacific Air Flight 121_

What name was _Snakes On A Plane_ almost known by?  


Rick's Cafe is the name of the nightclub and casino owned by the main character and is the main location throughout the film.

[_Everybody Comes To Rick's_](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034583/trivia?ref_=tt_ql_2)

_Casablanca_'s original name wasn't as catchy – do you know what it was?  


This title was inspired by the $3000 that Vivian Ward paid by Edward Lewis.

_[3000](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/03/pretty-woman-original-ending)_

Julia Roberts' iconic take as Vivian Ward in _Pretty Woman_ could have been called?

The film was inspired by a _New York Magazine_ article with the same name.

_[Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Nigh](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076666/trivia) t_

1977's _Saturday Night Fever_ is all about the disco lifestyle in New York, but what was it almost known as?

The first film of the franchise had the working title _Star Beast_ until the screenwriter noticed how many times the word "[alien](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078748/trivia?ref_=tt_ql_2)" appeared in the script.

_Star Beast_

The 1979 Sci-Fi horror film _Alien_, was almost known with a different name – what was it?

The original title of the film was "[Tomorrow Never Lies](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120347/trivia?ref_=tt_ql_2)" but a typo on a fax led it to having the name we know it as today.

_Tomorrow Never Lies_

In a parallel universe, the Bond film _Tomorrow Never Dies_ is known as?

To put fans off the scent, _The Dark Knight_ was known as the misnomer "[Rory's First Kiss](https://chrisnolan.fandom.com/wiki/Rory_Nolan)". Director, Christopher Nolan, is known for naming his upcoming projects after his children.

_Rory’s First Kiss_

_The Dark Knight_ is considered one of the best superhero films ever, but what was it known as in pre-production?

The coming-of-age road trip film is a 00's time capsule. The film was originally known as " [What Are Friends For?](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0275022/trivia?ref_=tt_ql_2)" before it became _Crossroads_.

_What Are Friends For?_

Britney Spears' _Crossroads_ could have been known as...?

Another code name, the much anticipated Marvel project was known as "[Group Hug](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0848228/trivia)" early in its production.

_Group Hug_

Superhero extravaganza_The Avengers_ had a very different name in pre-production – what was it?

The [film](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099685/trivia?ref_=tt_ql_2) was based on the 1985 book _Wiseguy: Life In A Mafia Family_ by Nicholas Pileggi, so it would have made sense for it to be known by this name.

_Wiseguy_

Finally, the classic gangster film _Goodfellas_ could have been marketed as...?

Look, you hadn't even seen half of the films on this list so no wonder you didn't know the working titles of them! Add the ones you haven't seen to your watchlist for a true education in filmmaking.

For you, the work isn't done once you've watched a film – you like to then go ahead and read all about it so that you can know the full context of the project, and clue yourself up on any details that you may have missed.

Wow, you love film. When you watch a movie, you're not just _watching_ it, you're **studying** it. You've seen all of the classic films, and have read countless think pieces and interviews that have given you an appreciation for the ~process~.

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