Five Weeks in a Balloon (film) intended to exploit the hype of Fox’s own "Cleopatra" (1963). Allen's film is played much more for comedy than Juran's film. In Verne's novel and the Woolner Brothers' film, the balloon was named the "Victoria". Allen's film renames it the "Jupiter" with Allen giving the name "Jupiter II" to the spaceship on "Lost in Space". Filming took place in early 1962. It was the only film being made on the Fox lot at the time, due to costs incurred by "Cleopatra" (1963). The film was entirely shot in Hollywood except for some second unit shots in Africa. Allen wanted to
The Earth Will Swallow You Brass Band, Jorma Kaukonen, Merl Saunders, and Cecil "P-Nut" Daniels. Most of these artists are given a brief interview segment as well. Perhaps the real highlights of the film are the rare glimpses into the band's life off the road. Much attention is given to their recording in various studios (John Keane's studio, where many of their albums were recorded, bassist Dave Schools's house), time spent with artists close to the band (Vic Chesnutt, Col. Bruce Hampton), and, more importantly, one-on-one interviews with each member of the group. The Earth Will Swallow You The Earth Will Swallow You is a