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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Dawn of the Dead (2004) - Part (4) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Dawn of the Dead (2004) - Part (4) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Dawn of the Dead (2004).
About the movie:
A nurse, a policeman, a young married couple, a salesman, and other survivors of a worldwide plague that is producing aggressive, flesh-eating zombies, take refuge in a mega Midwestern shopping mall.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Dawn of the Dead (2004)?
a.
The model for
Dennis Quaid
s character was
Charles Bukowski
, the hard-drinking, hard-living author. Indeed Quaid showed up on the first day of shooting with a full beard. The decision was then taken that Bukowski was a little too extreme a characterization for the lead role so it was toned down a little.
b.
Former MTV/MTV2 VJ
Iann Robinson
has an uncredited cameo as a zombie. When first entering the mall, the group is charged by an Asian man-turned-zombie. The large zombie behind the Asian man is played by Robinson.
c.
In the transition from page to screen, the Banks family manages to lose a set of twins, John and Barbara.
d.
This was the last film released under the RKO-Pathe name. The company was taken over by RKO Radio shortly after the films release.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Dawn of the Dead (2004)?
a.
This was the first musical feature film to be shot on location. In a TCM interview,
Ann Miller
took the credit for pleading and persuading
Louis B. Mayer
to do the shoot on location as she had "never seen New York".
b.
When
James Cromwell
was handed the screenplay for Babe, he thumbed through it to see how many lines he had. He saw that he didnt have that many, he decided that he would do it as a nice easy film. What he didnt realize was that he would have more screen time in this film than any of his previous films.
c.
Most of the zombie makeup was modeled after real and gruesome forensic photos.
d.
Meryl Streep
was considered for the role of Victoria.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Dawn of the Dead (2004)?
a.
The role of Speed was intended to be for an exceptionally athletic boy, but when
Will Harris
auditioned, the casting director found him so like-able that the role was changed to accommodate his larger stature.
b.
Lon begin filming on this on March 4th, 1929.
c.
Re-titled, and edited down to less than thirty minutes, it was sold to television in the early 1950s as part of a syndicated half hour mystery show.
d.
This is the first movie to broadcast the first ten minutes uncut on network TV, five days before its nationwide release. The showing was broadcast on the USA network, and on Channel 4 in the UK with a special introduction by film critic (and major horror fan) Mark Kermode.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Dawn of the Dead (2004)?
a.
In addition to actual Medieval castles in Spain used in this film, a castle was built on the back lot of Warner Brothers Studios for closer shots and direct storyline action. Long known at the studio as the "Camelot Castle" after filming ended, it was used in other films. In 1972, the Camelot Castle was renovated into a Tibetan Lamasery for the musical remake of
Lost Horizon
, and it was used extensively in the TV series
Kung Fu
. In the 1980s, the back lot castle was torn down to make room for an office building. Fortunately, the Alcazar de Segovia and the Coca Castle remain in Spain where they are both popular tourist attractions.
b.
Title designer
Kyle Cooper
used actual human blood when designing the films opening and closing credit sequences.
c.
Michael Kahn
has collaborated with
Steven Spielberg
as an editor for over 30 years. He has always cut his movies on a Moviola and KEM when working with Spielberg. This will be his first movie that he will cut digitally with Spielberg using Avid (though he has cut movies digitally before, such as Twister).
d.
Sylvester Stallone
is seen in drag in this movie.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Dawn of the Dead (2004)?
a.
The fight scene in the boxing ring was filmed in the abandoned grand hall of St. Louis Union Station several years before the buildings renovation. While the hall was extremely dilapidated, viewers can make out the stained glass window representing New York, St. Louis, and San Francisco in the background. This window is still above the front entry into the grand hall from Market Street.
b.
According to the directors commentary, when you see the shot of the truck exploding into the petrol station the helicopter in the sky is a shot from the original that was added in post-production.
c.
Vince Papale is actually a native of Delaware County, PA. His home, the High School he taught at, and the bar in which he worked, are all located in the towns of Glenolden and Prospect Park, respectively. Disney executives decided on making Papale from South Philadelphia as this more neatly fit the script, and was more easily identifiable to a national audience. He taught at Interboro High School, located on Amosland Avenue, Prospect Park PA. The bar in which he worked is now called "Pogue Mahones," located on Chester Pike in Prospect Park, PA.
d.
While much of the score to these films was a departure from
Howard Shore
s usual style,
Peter Jackson
told him that, to score the Shelobs Lair scene, he should "Go off and pretend youre making another movie for
David Cronenberg
. This should sound like
The Fly
!"
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Dawn of the Dead (2004)?
a.
When developing the script, the producers had Diane Lane in mind to play Ana.
b.
Michael Ironside
, who plays Bob Brown, the "Andrea Gail"s owner, was apparently mistaken for the character he plays by one of the town locals.
c.
The Hockey player Happy mentions in the beginning of the film is
Terry OReilly
. Once during a game he jumped into the stands at Madison Square Garden and fought with a fan.
d.
During filming, a story broke out that a fight ensued between
Jerry Lawler
and
Jim Carrey
which was also played out by Lawler on
WWF Monday Night RAW
(where he commentates). The whole story was fabricated to promote the movie.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Dawn of the Dead (2004)?
a.
Hellboys line to Liz, "Ill always look this good," was originally spoken by
Guillermo del Toro
to his future wife when she took issue with his casual mode of dressing.
b.
Lynne Littman
was originally in line to direct.
c.
Some of the video clips in the opening credits were actual stock news footage, such as the scene of a truck driving into a crowd of people.
d.
Julie Andrews
was considered for the role of Mrs. Potts
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Dawn of the Dead (2004)?
a.
The two zombies with missing limbs (the jogger missing an arm and the legless zombie in the parking garage) were both played by actual amputees. The same thing was done for one of the first zombies seen in the original
Dawn of the Dead
.
b.
The play opened in London, England on 2 February 1930 with
Madeleine Carroll
in the role of Phyl. The play opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA on 3 November 1931, but had only 20 performances.
Margaret Perry
originated her movie role as Phyl in the opening night cast of that production, which also included
Humphrey Bogart
as Duff Wilson and
Walter Kingsford
as Mr. Thomas.
c.
Two chapters of this western serial have been preserved by the National Film Preservation Foundation. These are possibly the only surviving chapters.
d.
In the scene when we first see the character Pavi the face he is wearing at the time is actually a mold of
Darren Lynn Bousman
s girlfriends face.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Dawn of the Dead (2004)?
a.
The original premise of the film involved Freddy invading the real world and haunting the actors and crew responsible for the "Nightmare on Elm Street" films. This idea was rejected by the studio, though
Wes Craven
later used it for
New Nightmare
.
b.
"The Withered Lover" is the fourth ghost of the Black Zodiac. She is seen walking with an IV with her. IV in Roman Numerals is equal to four.
c.
Director Alina Szpak, shooting Player at age 66, becomes the oldest director making a feature film debut. Her acting debut was in the 1969
Andrzej Wajda
classic
Krajobraz po bitwie
. The end-credit dedication to
Zinovi Korogodsky
is to her instructor at the Petersburg Institute of Theatre, Music & Cinematography, where she studied for five years.
d.
The movie premiere was hosted at the Beverly Centre Mall in Los Angeles, with cast and crew in attendance.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Dawn of the Dead (2004)?
a.
The ending of the movie continues throughout the credits by a series of brief video clips.
b.
Filmed in Silverton, Colorado (called Junction City in the movie) using the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
c.
The Stanislavsky Catering Company is based on an actual two-person catering company that
Janet Margolin
, who appeared with
Woody Allen
in
Take the Money and Run
and
Annie Hall
, ran with fellow actress
Jennifer Salt
early in their careers between acting jobs.
d.
When Dodger sings "Why Should I Worry?", introducing Oliver to New York, Pongo from
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
can be seen (with Rogers arm holding his leash) Jock, Peg and Trusty from
Lady and the Tramp
also appear. All follow Dodger along the street.
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