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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Cats Don't Dance (1997) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Cats Don't Dance (1997) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Cats Don't Dance (1997)

This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Cats Don't Dance (1997).

About the movie: It's the world of cats and Danny is the ambitious one coming to Hollywood to become film star where he is immediately cast in musical epic movie.

1.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cats Don't Dance (1997)?
a.		Freaky Deaky is Elmore Leonards favorite book that he has written.
b.		The American actors had to absorb a Croatian accent and underwent training classes with producer Diane M. Kolanovic.
c.		Ethel Mermans on-screen rendition of "The Hostess With the Mostes on the Ball" was shorter than her Broadway version, which had included an encore, and a stage quip warning an ambassadors date "not to leave her panties in the hall" was scrubbed from the pictures lyrics.
d.		Darla Dimple is a spoof of child star Shirley Temple; her name was taken from another child star of the thirties, Darla Hood.

2.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cats Don't Dance (1997)?
a.		The puppeteers who designed and operated Audrey II were veterans of the Jim Henson company. One of the operators was Brian Henson, Jims son.
b.		The poster parodies at the end are all of movies either from Warner Bros. Studios, its subsidiary New Line Cinema, or owned by Turner Entertainment. The studio was afraid that if they used poster parodies of movies from other studios, they would face a massive lawsuit from all of them.
c.		When the Joker tells Batman where Harvey and Rachel are being held, both addresses have hidden meaning. 250 52nd Street sounds like 50/50, an allusion to Harveys coin flipping. Avenue X and Cicero alludes to the fact that the Joker figured out that Rachel and "Batman" used to be an item (Avenue X (ex)).
d.		The only Police Academy movie to feature Commandant Eric Lassards brother, Pete (Howard Hesseman). Howard was asked to reprise his role in later sequels, but he outright refused, saying that he regretted doing this film in the first place.

3.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cats Don't Dance (1997)?
a.		The Mammoth Pictures logo, a parody of MGMs logo, sports the Latin motto "Optimum Est Maximum" - "Bigger is Better".
b.		When Cale and Ben go to Ashford Stud to check out the studs, the stallions they are naming, such as Fusaichi Pegasus, Giants Causeway, Johannesburg and Grand Slam, are real horses who actually stand at Ashford. However, the actual stallions were not used in filming. Stand-ins were placed in their stalls instead.
c.		Warner Bros. Pictures has owned the rights to the book since the 1970s. The studio first attempted adapting it as The Omega Man with director Boris Sagal, starring Charlton Heston. Then as I Am Legend with director Ridley Scott, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, which fell through when the production went over-budget. And then in 2002, Michael Bay was set to direct Will Smith, but they decided to make Bad Boys II instead.
d.		The Delta actors partied together every night but John Landis kept John Belushi away from them by having him stay in a house miles away with his wife, Judith Belushi-Pisano. Belushi was a notorious partier and Landis wanted him to stay clean throughout the shoot. Belushi did host a few parties at the house but stayed clean because he saw the film as a great opportunity for him.

4.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cats Don't Dance (1997)?
a.		Katie Holmes originally signed on to play Jenny Herk.
b.		The trailers for this film listed none of the cast, not even Jeremy Irons.
c.		Betty Lou Gersons last film.
d.		Some of the viewers of Edtv are watching from the Delta Tau Chi fraternity (letters seen in background), the fictional fraternity from Animal House (also from Universal Studios).

5.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cats Don't Dance (1997)?
a.		When Scotts Arab informant is showing him information on the Dubai house (110 into the movie), the Arabic information is an Arab newspaper article about the situation in Iraq in 2003 and UN envoy Segio Demelo.
b.		"Dedicated to Our Friend and Collaborator, Gene Kelly", who acted as a choreography consultant (uncredited) for the film shortly before he passed away in 1996. Kellys cement hand and footprints at the Graumans Chinese Theater forecourt are clearly seen in the opening musical number in Hollywood as a tribute (even though he didnt place his there until 1969).
c.		Vince Vaughn gained 26 pounds for the role. Vaughn was reported to have gained weight as a result of his recent decision to quit smoking.
d.		Mike Newell: The voice heard on Frank Bryces radio in the beginning of the film.

6.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cats Don't Dance (1997)?
a.		The title is a poke at Hollywoods trend to exploit any popular trend by turning it into a movie. Before the "Pizza: The Movie" was settled on, "Roadwaiters" was also strongly considered as a title.
b.		Theatrically released in the USA with Pullet Surprise as the preceding cartoon.
c.		Original drafts of the script included a subplot involving Lelainas alcoholic sister Patty, who was in rehab. A couple of those scenes were actually filmed but ended up getting cut. Patty was played by screenwriter Helen Childress real-life sister, Patricia Childress.
d.		The ship, Abdullah, that caused so much consternation to the Atlantis is the fictional name for the British ship, Kemmendine.

7.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cats Don't Dance (1997)?
a.		Several actresses auditioned for the role of Sawyer, and indecision led to many scenes being animated to a different actress. Jasmine Guy was eventually chosen when the project was 90% complete. The original voice for the character was much deeper, resulting in a noticeable contrast between Sawyers final speaking voice (Jasmine Guy) and singing voice (Natalie Cole).
b.		The song "Me Ol Bamboo", repeatedly heard in the pageant rehearsals, was originally heard in movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
c.		A copy of this film survives at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
d.		Albert Salmi was first choice for the role of Mueller, but dropped out due to a personality clash with Clark Gable.

8.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cats Don't Dance (1997)?
a.		The first (and last) film for the short-lived Turner Feature Animation studio. In the midst of production, Ted Turner sold all his companies to Time Warner, and Turner Animation was absorbed into Warner Bros. Animation.
b.		Only a few of the Smith clones were actually played by Hugo Weaving. Open casting calls for males with similar body shapes and structures took place, and Weavings head was superimposed on them later.
c.		The corporation, Tamerlane, refers to Timur, known in the West as Tamerlane. Timur conquered a great deal of central and western Asia in the 14th Century and founded the Timurid Empire and Timurid dynasty.
d.		The newspaper headline that Dean McCoppin is reading ("Disaster Seen as Catastrophe Looms") is similar to the headline that Jim Dear is reading in Lady and the Tramp and that Jiminy Cricket is reading in Fun & Fancy Free.

9.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cats Don't Dance (1997)?
a.		Buck Mansfield quotes twice from the Bible. The first occasion is when he is being pursued by his creditors and he reads from Proverbs 31:10 -12 and 21 (...Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies....). The second instance is when he speaks to the bartender at Vendigs function and the quote is from Obadiah 1: 2-4 (...Though you set your nest among the stars, From there I will bring you down ...).
b.		There are two main versions of this movie. One that runs at about 132 minutes and a shorter TV version which runs around the 93 minute mark, the latter of which is the more omnipresent version available.
c.		"L. B. Mammoth" is a clear parody of Louis B. Mayer, head of Metro Goldwyn Mayer from 1924 to 1951.
d.		Sarah Michelle Gellar was originally set to star, but had to drop out because of scheduling conflicts from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

10.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Cats Don't Dance (1997)?
a.		Linda Woolverton drew her inspiration for the screenplay, not from Jean Cocteaus La belle et la bête, but from Little Women, admitting that theres a lot of Katharine Hepburn in the characterization of Belle.
b.		During the movie there are several references to Gone with the Wind: movie posters, calling the agent Clark Gable, Clark Gable being shown on the invites list, and Clark Gable at the premiere.
c.		Actor Morgan Woodward, who played Boss Godfrey, a.k.a. "The Man With No Eyes," remained in character during breaks between scenes. He would sit in his chair, still wearing his mirrored sunglasses, and not speak to anyone.
d.		In 2009, the Cleveland Indians played a game against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field where Shin-Soo Choo hit a ball into center field which hit a seagull. This was similar to a scene in Major League II where Pedro Cerrano hit a Pigeon in center field. However, Choo did not reprise Cerranos performance of running from first base to center field to save the bird.

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