This is the first British children's film to be shot in 3D.
This film marked the first-ever feature performance of actress Scarlett Stitt in the role of Moody Margaret, Henry's friendly nemesis.
Plans for a sequel were intended, but were cancelled.
Judi Dench was considered to play Miss Battle-Axe before Angelica Huston came in
When it came to finding an American distributor, the heads thought about having either Paramount, Warner Bros., Disney, or have Moore have the film be distributed by Universal like with Wild Child, but all of them declined, resulting in Phase 4 Films to buy the North American rights