David Bowie, Tim Curry, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger and Sting were all considered for Mok but the budget couldn't afford them.
This film is the first English speaking Canadian animated feature film entirely produced in Canada itself.
The film's production company, Nelvana, was responsible for the cult classic ten minute animated short on 'The Star Wars Holiday Special' (1978) which featured the first appearance of bounty hunter and fan favorite, Boba Fett.
Angel's Song is an early version of 'Maybe For Sure' from Deborah Harry's 1989 album 'Def, Dumb & Blonde'.
Over 200 newly graduated animators worked on this film.