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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - Part (3) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - Part (3)

This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982).

About the movie: A meek and alienated little boy finds a stranded extraterrestrial. He has to find the courage to defy the authorities to help the alien return to its home planet.

1.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)?
a.		The Liberty Bell shown in the movie was actually made of styrofoam. The movie was shot a few days before the Liberty Bell was put in. This is proven by the fact that protective shades were installed in the observation window when the bell was installed. In the movie Ian looks exactly where the shades are supposed to be if the real bell was there.
b.		During the final football game, when the Guardians defeat the hotshots from the Financial District, the tone of the narration seems intended to imitate John Facenda of NFL Films (in a tongue-in-cheek manner).
c.		Barnard Hughes appears in a dual role in this movie. In addition to his role as Drummond, he also plays (under make-up and hairpiece) hysterectomy surgeon Dr. Mallory.
d.		Steven Spielberg worked simultaneously on both this film and Poltergeist in 1982 (which was directed by Tobe Hooper but produced by Spielberg), and both were made to complement each other. "E.T." represented suburban dreams, and "Poltergeist" represented suburban nightmares.

2.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)?
a.		The title is a quotation from Shakespeares Macbeth.
b.		The role of Mary, the childrens mother, was first offered to Shelley Long but she had already signed to film Night Shift and was forced to decline.
c.		Between takes one day Donald OConnor stopped by Brent Spiners trailer and showed him a tape of him dancing in many movies.
d.		During a preproduction lunch meeting with writer/director Dr. Gary Dresden and producers Heath McKnight and Marina Pronesti, Dr. Dresden came up with a movie idea based on something that happened while he played high school football in New York City.

3.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)?
a.		This film marked Lorne Greenes Hollywood screen debut.
b.		Julie Dreyfus suggested two popular pieces of music for the movie. The first one being "The Chase" where Elle drives to Budds trailer. The second one being "The Sunny Road To Salina" where The Bride walks through the desert to Budds trailer. Julies father is a record producer who owns the rights to the soundtrack of Road to Salina where the pieces of music are from.
c.		The song in the strip club and the song on the bus were both performed by Polycarps sound recordist Michael Sterkin.
d.		James Taylor wrote a song intended for use in the movie called "Song For You Far Away". The song was ultimately not used in the movie. However, it was eventually recorded in 1985 for release on his Thats Why Im Here album.

4.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)?
a.		Was the highest-grossing movie of all time worldwide until Spielbergs Jurassic Park was released. Adjusted for inflation today, its still the fourth highest-grossing movie of all time.
b.		Originally the Producers intended to shoot an extended fight sequence and love scene near the African mud pit, however the extremely cold temperatures and loss of sunlight caused Producer Roland Lanza to suggest shooting a dream sequence inside the cabin they had rented at the remote location instead.
c.		Robert Downey Jr. spent time with Australian TV shock-king Steve Dunleavy to prepare for the role of Wayne Gale, and when he came back with an Australian accent, the filmmakers decided to go with it and Gale became an Australian.
d.		The pen that is tucked in Carries dress in the scene when she shows Charlotte and Anthony her label-less vintage suit is the same pen that she always used in Sex and the City (a pilot varsity disposable fountain pen).

5.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)?
a.		Ruth St. Denis is listed by some modern sources as the Solo Dancer in the Babylonian Story, but she has denied this in an interview.
b.		"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on April 27, 1942 with Beulah Bondi reprising her film role.
c.		Foley Artist John Roesch said he used a wet T-shirt crammed with jello to simulate the noise of E.T.s waddling walk.
d.		Very shortly after its theatrical release in December of 1943, producer Val Lewton was sued for plagiarism by Samuel R. Golding and Norbert Faulkner, who claimed that Lewton based his script on a play which they had written and submitted to Lewtons office at the time "The Ghost Ship" was being developed. Although Lewton had the opportunity to settle out of court, he chose to have the case tried. Despite Lewtons claims that their manuscript was returned unread, the court ruled against Lewton and RKO (a decision upheld at appeal), and The Ghost Ship was withdrawn from circulation. It remained unavailable for viewing for the next 50 years.

6.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)?
a.		Scenes were filmed all over Los Angeles, including LAX (L.A. International Airport), and on an actual passenger plane.
b.		Life Magazine wrote that this film was producer Mark Hellingers "personal love letter to New York" and that he was present on every location in New York, checking details and supervising it.
c.		Though many have suggested that the film contains elements of Christian allegory, director Steven Spielberg says any parallels are strictly coincidental. Furthermore, Spielberg adds that if he ever made a Christian allegory, his mother, a devout Jew would probably never forgive him.
d.		Characters and actors who reprized their roles from Grease and returned to appear in this sequel included Didi Conn as Frenchy; Eve Arden as Principal McGee; Dody Goodman as the principals assistant, Blanche Hodel; Sid Caesar as Coach Calhoun; and Eddie Deezen as Eugene Felnic. Dick Patterson, who played Mr. Rudie in Grease, this time around plays Mr Spears. Moreover, Dennis Stewart, who had played Scorpions member Leo in Grease, played Balmudo in this sequel.

7.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)?
a.		People on set commented that Jemaine Clement and director Jared Hess bore a striking resemblance, which Clement explained by joking, "Ive found directors often hire people who look like them."
b.		Ridley Scott: [mothers] The Nostromos computer is named "Mother". The incubation of the alien has also been interpreted as a metaphor for pregnancy.
c.		Second theatrical feature film for Robert Davi whose work had mostly been in television except for Gangster Wars. Original director Blake Edwards hired Davi to play the main villain after seeing him in The Gangster Chronicles. But after Edwards left the project, Davis role was reduced considerably.
d.		Steven Spielbergs original concept was for a much darker movie in which a family was terrorized in their house by aliens. When Spielberg decided to go with a more benevolent alien, the family-in-jeopardy concept was recycled as Poltergeist.

8.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)?
a.		Shot as a test pilot in December 2004 in three days.
b.		Despite its low-budget, it was aired during the competitive Eid holiday for a major channel in Bangladesh.
c.		Despite the fact that Elvis Presley is the main character, not one piece of Elviss music is heard. Coscarelli explained that it would have cost about half the budget to license one of Elviss songs for the movie.
d.		Voted number 1 in Channel 4s (UK) "Greatest Family Films"

9.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)?
a.		The tinted map Walter gives to Jack showing him the underwater location of their search for cocoons is actually an infra-red aerial photograph of Bay County, Florida (where Panama City Beach is located) printed on a transparency.
b.		(2003) Winner, Excellence in Design (Jennifer Oxley), 2004 Association DAnimation Internationale (ASIFA-EAST) Festival- Shared with Janie & Jerome: Rain.
c.		At the 20th anniversary re-release premier, John Williams conducted a live orchestra as the film played, much like an orchestra would do for a stage musical.
d.		The titular sugar mill contraption was designed by Jack Hills father.

10.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)?
a.		Steven Spielberg asked Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones to contribute a song for the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Story Book Album. Spielberg was so pleased with their song "Someone in the Dark" that he asked them to make the entire album, which, in spite of the size of the task, they agreed to do. This boxed set included an LP, a book to read along with it and a poster of E.T. and Jackson. Epic Records allowed Jackson to record the album for MCA Records on the conditions that it not be released until after Christmas of 1982 so as to not compete with Thriller and that "Someone in the Dark" not be released as a single. Both of the conditions were breached by MCA Records; they released the storybook in November 1982 and gave promo copies of "Someone In the Dark" to radio stations. MCA Records were forced to withdraw the album and were prohibited from releasing "Someone In the Dark" as a single after court action was taken by Epic against them in a $2 million lawsuit, which MCA settled by paying Epic chief Walter Yetnikoff $500,000. Jones claims neither he nor Jackson received a dime for making the record, in spite of the large cash settlement involved and its considerable success: The audio book earned Jackson a Grammy Award in 1984 for Best Recording for Children. Upon collecting the award, and taking home a record eight Grammys from an unprecedented twelve nominations, the singer stated that of all the awards had gotten that night, he was "most proud of this one".
b.		"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on April 14, 1947 with Bob Hope reprising his film role.
c.		The "volcanic ash" was really fine newspaper shavings.
d.		Joseph L. Mankiewicz was never proud of this film and only made it out of sufferance for his friend, Elizabeth Taylor. At one point he even tried to have his name taken off. He was however paid $3 million for making it, a then unheard of sum of money for a director.