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*The two locations [[the Fairy Council]] and the [[Heart of the World]] were first mentioned in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. This is the first time they appear in a game.
*The two locations [[the Fairy Council]] and the [[Heart of the World]] were first mentioned in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. This is the first time they appear in a game.


*Three of the game's secret rooms makes references to ''[[Rayman 2]]''. One, located in [[the Longest Shortcut]], has a statue of [[Ly]] in it. Another, in the [[Hoodlum Headquarters]], has statues of [[Razorbeard]] and some of his [[Robo-Pirate]]s sitting at a table, in the style of ''The Last Supper'' painting by Leonardo da Vinci. Also, in [[Razoff]]'s mansion, one of the many different statues is of a snake which appears to be [[Ssssam]] from ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
*A secret room, located in [[the Longest Shortcut]], features a statue of [[Ly]].
 
*A secret room in the [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] contains statues of [[Razorbeard]] and some of his [[Robo-Pirate]]s sitting at a table, in the style of ''The Last Supper'' painting by Leonardo da Vinci.  
 
*In [[Razoff]]'s mansion, one of the many different statues is of a snake which appears to be [[Ssssam]] from ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
 
*The [[Zombie Chicken]]s make a return.
 
*The in-game description for the [[Zombie Chicken]]s mentions the [[Robo-Pirate]]s from ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
 
*[[Murfy]] says "I was told that after ''Rayman 2''...".


*When hit by [[Rayman]], [[Globox]] says that he was "much nicer in ''[[Rayman 2]]''".
*When hit by [[Rayman]], [[Globox]] says that he was "much nicer in ''[[Rayman 2]]''".
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*The name of the minigame [[Special Invaders]] is a reference to the classic video game ''Space Invaders''. The PlayStation 2 demo also features a level called "Special Invaders".
*The name of the minigame [[Special Invaders]] is a reference to the classic video game ''Space Invaders''. The PlayStation 2 demo also features a level called "Special Invaders".


*The [[manual]] as well as the plum, the image of the livingstones at a pole, an image with the photographer briefly seen in the third Teensie Highway, the minigames [[2D Madness]] and [[2D Nightmare]] reference [[Rayman 1|the first ''Rayman'' game]].
*The image on the [[manual]], the image of a [[Livingstone]] on poles, an image with [[the Photographer]] briefly seen in the third [[Teensie Highway]], Rayman's [[grimace]] being used as an ability, and the minigames [[2D Madness]] and [[2D Nightmare]] all serve as references to [[Rayman 1|the first ''Rayman'' game]].


*The title of the minigame [[Mad Trax]], is a reference to the video game ''Mad Trax'' (1998).
*The title of the minigame [[Mad Trax]], is a reference to the video game ''Mad Trax'' (1998).
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*The [[Hostess]] in the [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] is a reference to the Black Mesa Transit System voice from ''Half-Life''. She notably calls the level "Black Lumsa".
*The [[Hostess]] in the [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] is a reference to the Black Mesa Transit System voice from ''Half-Life''. She notably calls the level "Black Lumsa".


*The mini-game [[Commando]] is a reference the video game ''Commando'' from 1985.
*The minigame [[Missile Command]] is a reference to the arcade game ''Missile Command'' (1980).
 
*The minigame [[Commando]] is a reference the video game ''Commando'' from 1985.


=== Movies ===
=== Movies ===
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*[[Globox]]'s quote "Unidentified flying object from a galaxy far far away" references the opening of the movie ''Star Wars (Star Wars Episode 4: A new hope)'', which opens with "A galaxy far far away".
*[[Globox]]'s quote "Unidentified flying object from a galaxy far far away" references the opening of the movie ''Star Wars (Star Wars Episode 4: A new hope)'', which opens with "A galaxy far far away".


*Murphy's quote "The Force grows stronger in André" is a reference to ''Star Wars''.  
*[[Murfy]]'s quote "The Force grows stronger in André" is a reference to ''Star Wars''.


*Murphy's quote "That's all folks" is a reference to the same sentence in the ''Looney Tunes''-cartoon.  
*[[Globox]]'s quotes "Red Leader to Yellow Leader! Enemy at 8 o'clock! I repeat: Enemy at 8 o'clock!" and "Watch out, Red Leader! One of your engines have been hit!" both reference ''Star Wars'' (specifically ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'').
 
*[[Murfy]]'s quote "That's all folks" is a reference to the same sentence that is either spoken or shown on-screen at the end of ''Looney Tunes'' cartoons.


*"Bibbidi bobbidi boo" by [[Globox]] and "Prince Charming" by [[Bégoniax]] are references to the movie by Disney called ''Cinderella''.
*"Bibbidi bobbidi boo" by [[Globox]] and "Prince Charming" by [[Bégoniax]] are references to the movie by Disney called ''Cinderella''.
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*"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" is a reference to the eponymous character from the movie ''Mary Poppins''.
*"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" is a reference to the eponymous character from the movie ''Mary Poppins''.


*Globox's quote "Klaatu barada nikto" is a reference to ''The Day the Earth Stood Still''.
*[[Globox]]'s quote "Klaatu barada nikto" is a reference to ''The Day the Earth Stood Still''.


*In an episode of ''[[Wanna Kick Rayman]]'', the [[Hoodlum]] is dressed like the eponymous character Harry Potter from ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone''.
*[[Globox]]'s quote "Ni! Ni! Ni!" is a reference to ''Monty Python and the Holy Grail''.


*In another episode of ''[[Wanna Kick Rayman]]'', the [[Hoodlum]] is dressed like the fictional character James Bond.
*[[Globox]]'s quote "Kali ma! Shakthi deh!" is a reference to ''Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom''.
 
*[[Globox]]'s quote "Anál nathrach, orth' bháis's bethad" is a reference to ''Excalibur'' (1981).
 
*In an episode of ''[[Wanna Kick Rayman]]'', the [[Hoodlum]] is dressed like the eponymous character Harry Potter from ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone''. This is also confirmed by the fact that the video is called Harry.mp4 in the game files.
 
*In another episode of ''[[Wanna Kick Rayman]]'', the [[Hoodlum]] is dressed like the fictional character James Bond. This is also confirmed by the fact that the video is called james.mp4 in the game files.


*[[Globox]]'s quote "Mirror, mirror, on the wall. Aah, that won't work." is a reference to the Disney movie ''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'', with the original quote being "Magic mirror, on the wall who is the fairest of them all?".
*[[Globox]]'s quote "Mirror, mirror, on the wall. Aah, that won't work." is a reference to the Disney movie ''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'', with the original quote being "Magic mirror, on the wall who is the fairest of them all?".
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*The beta music of [[the Fairy Council]] is titled "Ice Dance" from the movie ''Edward Scissorhands''.
*The beta music of [[the Fairy Council]] is titled "Ice Dance" from the movie ''Edward Scissorhands''.


*Some sound effects in the E3 2002 demo are from ''Star Wars''.  
*Some sound effects in the E3 2002 demo are from the same audio samples as ''Star Wars''.


*[[Globox]]'s quote "I am the king of the world" while driving the ship is a reference the movie ''Titanic''.
*[[Globox]]'s quote "I am the king of the world" while driving the ship is a reference the movie ''Titanic''.


*When Globox is standing at the edge of the boat in the minigame Ballons, this is a reference to the movie ''Titanic'' where the protagonists stand at the edge of a boat.  
*[[Globox]] standing at the edge of the boat in the [[Balloons]] minigame is a reference to the movie ''Titanic'', in which the protagonists stand at the edge of a boat.


*[[Globox]]'s quote "Not even Spidy can do this" and [[Murfy]]'s quote "You can call it quits and go to ''Spider-Man 2'' auditions" are a reference to Spider-Man.
*[[Globox]]'s quote "Not even Spider-Glute can do this" and [[Murfy]]'s quote "You can call it quits and go to ''Spider-Man 2'' auditions" are a reference to Spider-Man.


*In [[the Tower of the Leptys]], [[André]]'s quote "Run [[Rayman]], run!" is a reference to the movie ''Forrest Gump''.
*In [[the Tower of the Leptys]], [[André]]'s quote "Run [[Rayman]], run!" is a reference to the movie ''Forrest Gump''.
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*[[Globox]]'s quote "if I had a hammer" is a reference to Trini Lopez song from 1963 with the same name.
*[[Globox]]'s quote "if I had a hammer" is a reference to Trini Lopez song from 1963 with the same name.


*The scene where [[Art Rytus]] tickles [[Globox]] is a reference to the movie ''Audition'', according to screenwriter David Neiss.<ref name="teloru"/>
*The scene where [[Art Rytus]] tickles [[Globox]] is a reference to the movie ''Audition'', according to screenwriter David Neiss.<ref name="teloru">YouTube, ''23 Years Later, the Devs Speak - RAYMAN 3 DOCUMENTARY'', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07oTF4Vj-74</ref>
 
[[File:EnterpriseInR3.png|thumb|320px|right|The Enterprise from ''Star Trek'' in a [[Teensie Highway]].]]


*During the development, the [[Armaguiddons]] were called “Taille-Facteurs” (lit. "Mailman-Slicers” in French), in reference to the TIE fighters from ''Star Wars'', according to the PS2 demo file.
*During the development, the [[Armaguiddons]] were called “Taille-Facteurs” (lit. "Mailman-Slicers” in French), in reference to the TIE fighters from ''Star Wars'', according to the PS2 demo file.
[[File:EnterpriseInR3.png|thumb|320px|right|The Enterprise from ''Star Trek'' in a [[Teensie Highway]].]]


*The [[Clearleaf Stadium]] commentator's line, "The [[Hoodlum]]s are either here to kick some butt or chew some gum, and they're all out of gum!", is a reference to a quote from the 1988 science fiction film ''They Live'', also popularized by the ''Duke Nukem'' video game series.
*The [[Clearleaf Stadium]] commentator's line, "The [[Hoodlum]]s are either here to kick some butt or chew some gum, and they're all out of gum!", is a reference to a quote from the 1988 science fiction film ''They Live'', also popularized by the ''Duke Nukem'' video game series.
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*During one of the [[Teensie Highway]] stages, there is a reference to the TV show ''Star Trek'' in the form of the USS Enterprise.
*During one of the [[Teensie Highway]] stages, there is a reference to the TV show ''Star Trek'' in the form of the USS Enterprise.


*Reflux's quote "By the power of the ancestral scepter", uttered when holding the [[sceptre of the Leptys]] to the sky, is a reference to the television series ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/He-Man_and_the_Masters_of_the_Universe He-Man and the Masters of the Universe]'', where the titular character says "By the power of the Ancient Skull" while holding up a sword to the sky.
*[[Reflux]]'s quote "By the power of the ancestral scepter", uttered when holding the [[sceptre of the Leptys]] to the sky, is a reference to the television series ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/He-Man_and_the_Masters_of_the_Universe He-Man and the Masters of the Universe]'', where the titular character says "By the power of Grayskull" while holding up a sword to the sky.


=== Books ===
=== Books ===
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*"Open sesame" by [[Globox]] is a reference to the tale ''Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves'' in ''One Thousand and One Nights''.
*"Open sesame" by [[Globox]] is a reference to the tale ''Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves'' in ''One Thousand and One Nights''.


*"Cthulhu r'lyeh fhtagn" is a reference to Howard Philips Lovecraft's fictional entity Cthulhu.
*"Cthulhu r'lyeh fhtagn" by [[Globox]] is a reference to Howard Philips Lovecraft's fictional entity Cthulhu.


*"My kingdom for a bottle" by [[André]] is a parody of "my kingdom for a horse" in William Shakespeare's ''Richard III''.
*"My kingdom for a bottle" by [[André]] is a parody of "my kingdom for a horse" in William Shakespeare's ''Richard III''.


===People===
===People===
*Count [[Razoff]]'s "I came, I saw, I kicked some butt." is a parody of Julius Caesar's famous quote "I came, I saw, I won".
*Count [[Razoff]]'s "I came, I saw, I kicked some butt." is a parody of Julius Caesar's famous quote "I came, I saw, I conquered".


*When Count [[Razoff]] says "Buffalo Bill", this is a reference to the cowboy with the same name.
*Count [[Razoff]] mentions "Buffalo Bill", referencing the cowboy of the same name.
 
[[File:Eiffel tower hh r3.png|thumb|right|320px|The Eiffel tower replica in the [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].]]


*A model of the Eiffel tower built with crates appears in the [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
*A model of the Eiffel tower built with crates appears in the [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].


*When [[Rayman]] first uses the [[Throttle Copter]], he appears to have Mickey Mouse-ears for a brief moment.
*When [[Rayman]] first uses the [[Throttle Copter]], he appears to have Mickey Mouse-like ears for a brief moment.


*Count [[Razoff]] is named in reference to the character General Zaroff from Richard Connell's 1924 short story ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Most_Dangerous_Game The Most Dangerous Game]'', according to a behind-the-scenes press kit [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjEgaQb6bO4 documentary]. The PlayStation 2 demo also features a level called "Dangerous Game". The word "game" is here a pun, which can refer to (1) an animal or (2) a plaything.  
*Count [[Razoff]] is named in reference to the character General Zaroff from Richard Connell's 1924 short story ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Most_Dangerous_Game The Most Dangerous Game]'', according to a behind-the-scenes press kit documentary.<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman 3 Press Kit - Making Of Rayman 3 (English)'', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjEgaQb6bO4</ref> The PlayStation 2 demo also features a level called "Dangerous Game". The word "game" is here a pun, which can refer to both an animal and a plaything.


*In [[the Tower of the Leptys]], a statue of a [[Knaaren]] holding a boulder above his head is a reference to the many depictions of Atlas holding the world on his shoulders.
*In [[the Tower of the Leptys]], a statue of a [[Knaaren]] holding a boulder above his head is a reference to the many depictions of Atlas holding the world on his shoulders.
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*[[Globox]]'s quote "We are going to get rated PG-13" references the content rating for media entertainment.
*[[Globox]]'s quote "We are going to get rated PG-13" references the content rating for media entertainment.


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*In a video, a [[Hoodlum]] says "We want you" while pointing at the viewer. This is a parody of J. M. Flagg's 1917 poster featuring Uncle Sam with the caption "I want you for U.S. Army".
Eiffel tower hh r3.png|The Eiffel tower in Hoodlum's Headquarters.
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== Inspirations ==
== Inspirations ==
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*The [[Hoodlum]]s were partly inspired by the character Oogie Boogie from the movie ''The Night Before Christmas'', according to art director Céline Tellier.<ref name="teloru"/>
*The [[Hoodlum]]s were partly inspired by the character Oogie Boogie from the movie ''The Night Before Christmas'', according to art director Céline Tellier.<ref name="teloru"/>


*The game contains intentional inspirations the comic book series ''Bone'' by Jeff Smith, the books of L'Ursula Le Guin and to Hayao Miyazaki's movies (''Princess Mononoke'', ''Totoro'', etc.).<ref name="ReferenceA"/> It is unclear, though, where those are, and the author claims to have forgotten.
*The game contains intentional inspirations the comic book series ''Bone'' by Jeff Smith, the books of Ursula Le Guin and to Hayao Miyazaki's movies (''Princess Mononoke'', ''Totoro'', etc.).<ref name="ReferenceA"/> It is unclear, though, where those are, and the author claims to have forgotten.
 
*The narrative of taking [[Globox]] to different doctors to cure him was inspired by ''The Lord of the Rings'', which required taking a ring to a distant location, according to screenwriter David Neiss.<ref name="teloru"/>


*The narrative of taking Globox to different doctors to acquire healing was inspired by ''The Lord of the Rings'', which required taking a ring to a certain location in order to acquire healing, according to screenwriter David Neiss.<ref name="teloru">YouTube, ''23 Years Later, the Devs Speak - RAYMAN 3 DOCUMENTARY'', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07oTF4Vj-74</ref>
*The stealth gameplay of [[the Desert of the Knaaren]] was inspired by the gameplay of ''Metal Gear Solid'', according to Benjamin Haddad.<ref name="teloru"/>


*The stealth gameplay of [[the Desert of the Knaaren]] was inspired by the gameplay of ''Metal Gear Solid'', according to Benjamin Haddad.<ref name="teloru">YouTube, ''23 Years Later, the Devs Speak - RAYMAN 3 DOCUMENTARY'', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07oTF4Vj-74</ref>
*The cut section with the [[Xowar]] chasing [[Rayman]] was inspired by the gameplay of ''Crash Bandicoot'', according to Benjamin Haddad.<ref name="teloru"/>


==Manuals==
==Manuals==
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Manuel-hauss-media-001.webp|Render by Manuel Hauss.
Manuel-hauss-media-001.webp|Render by Manuel Hauss.
Manuel-hauss-ray3-helico.webp||Render by Manuel Hauss.
Rayman 3 Helicopter.png||Render by Manuel Hauss.
Manuel-hauss-rayman3-cover-001.webp||Render by Manuel Hauss for the magazine ''joystick''.
Manuel-hauss-rayman3-cover-001.webp||Render by Manuel Hauss for the magazine ''joystick''.
Manuel-hauss-rayman3-cover-002.webp||Render by Manuel Hauss for the magazine ''play''.
Manuel-hauss-rayman3-cover-002.webp||Render by Manuel Hauss for the magazine ''play''.
Manuel-hauss-rayman3-globox.webp||Render by Manuel Hauss.
Manuel-hauss-rayman3-globox.webp||Render by Manuel Hauss.
Manuel-hauss-rayman-3-options-001.webp||Render by Manuel Hauss.
Manuel-hauss-rayman-3-options-001.webp||Render by Manuel Hauss.
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Manuel hauss 01 01 Market 21 03.jpg|Render by Manuel Hauss.
R3 Model Ly.png|Render of Ly by Manuel Hauss.
early_hoodlums_manuel_hauss.png|Render of early Hoodlums by Manuel Hauss.
early_hoodlums_manuel_hauss.png|Render of early Hoodlums by Manuel Hauss.
 
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