The set was the same one used for the apocalyptic, sci-fi film noirDark City (1998).Also, all of the street locations throughout the film were actual intersections in the city of Chicago, the hometown of the directors." As they locked their hands together, and expressed confusion about the go-on-three rule (a running gag), they survived the explosion, with Riggs asking: "Get off me, man.One of the students, 34 year-old Sandra "Sandy" Lester (Teri Garr), was in front of the class performing a voice and singing exercise off-key, while other students chuckled."Fiona - "You did."Shrek - "No.It was you that rescued me."Film Notables (Awards, Facts, etc.)With a production budget of $165 million, and box-office gross receipts of $239 million (domestic) and $752.