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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Reptilicus (1961) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Reptilicus (1961) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Reptilicus (1961)

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About the movie: A portion of the tail of a prehistoric reptile is discovered in Denmark. It regenerates into the entire reptile...

1.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Reptilicus (1961)?
a.		Filmed and released within six weeks of the actual teenage rioting occurring on the Los Angeles, California, Sunset Strip in December, 1966.
b.		Footage from this movie was used in the American animation-show South Park in episode #704: "Cancelled".
c.		This is the first James Bond film ever in the series that a car chase will be the main action piece in the pre-credits opening sequence (the opener in The Living Daylights was a chase with a Land Rover jeep).
d.		Spaceballs merchandise shown in the movie include: bed sheet, flame thrower, lunch box, cornflakes, towels, Yogurt figure, toilet paper, shaving cream, place mat, action figures. As part of the fair-use agreement between Mel Brooks and George Lucas, no legitimate Spaceballs merchandise ever existed in the real world. The lunch box and coloring book are simply Transformers products with a Spaceballs logo stuck on them.

2.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Reptilicus (1961)?
a.		Because Dirch Passer was hugely popular as a comedic actor at the time this was filmed, the producers at one point were going to call the film "Dirch and the Dragon".
b.		Scenes of frenzy caused by the enactment of Prohibition were originally used in The Public Enemy.
c.		Anthony Hopkins also plays Cesare, the priest who tells Dracula that Elisabetas soul is damned; and he provides the voice-over sequence during the narrative for the Captain of the Demeter.
d.		The story of the scuba diver being dropped from an airplane is a debunked urban legend.

3.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Reptilicus (1961)?
a.		Two versions were filmed: One was the original Danish version, and the other was filmed with the actors speaking English. All actors were in both versions, except for actress Bodil Miller, who was unable to speak English. Her character of Connie Miller was played in the English-speaking version by Marlies Behrens. American International Pictures used the English version for the US release, and not only heavily edited it, but dubbed over the Danish actors.
b.		At Joels brothel party the song "Swamp" by the Talking Heads plays in the background - one line of the song contains the phrase "Risky Business".
c.		In New York Citys Central Park stands a bronze statue of Balto, paid for by penny collections from children. Many Siberian Husky aficionados resent the fact that it was this dog, rather than Togo, whose likeness is sculpted. The statue symbolizes the boundless courage of all the dogs who made the tremendous journey against the greatest of odds. Togo or Balto - he faces north, forever dreaming, perhaps of his immortal run in the service of mankind.
d.		The Newest Pledge began as a web show experiment in the Spring of 2009. Executive Producer Bob Burton, Writer/Director Jason Michael Brescia, Cinematographer Trevor Wineman, Producer Bryson Pintard, and actors Tombstone Stinton and Daniel Barber were all part of the web show.

4.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Reptilicus (1961)?
a.		Ernest Hemingway disliked the film because he thought it cannibalized material from his other work to pad the story. He told friend Ava Gardner that the only things he liked about it were her and the hyena. It has been reported, but not confirmed, that director Henry King mimicked the hyena on the soundtrack.
b.		An earlier script version included a very interesting scene that detailed what the Autobots that remained on Earth, such as Blaster, Sunstreaker, Trailbreaker, and Wheeljack (who by this point was killed in the final script) had to go through. The would have fought a guerrilla-war with the Decepticons sieging Earth, and the existence of the planet itself was to be threatened. In the finished movie, the Decepticons leave Earth alone after the two Autobot shuttles take off.
c.		Although it was shot in Denmark, producer Sidney W. Pink had the dialog spoken in English. When the finished film was turned over to American International, Pink was informed that the dialog would be re-looped. AIP head Samuel Z. Arkoff felt that what he called the "sing-song Scandinavian accents" would have U.S. audiences laughing. Pink objected and threatened to file suit. After Pink had other industry professionals view his version of the film, the lawsuit was dropped and AIP released the film in an edited and re-dubbed version.
d.		During filming, the cast had to avoid tripping on cables that laid over the floor, because of the moving cameras and lighting.

5.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Reptilicus (1961)?
a.		Denmarks first and only "Monster" movie.
b.		In Thailand (previously called Siam) the royal family is held in very high esteem. This film is banned in Thailand due to its real historical inaccuracies and the perceived disrespect to the monarchy. The real Prince Chulalongkorn grew up to be an especially good King Chulalongkorn and led the way for modernization, improved relations with the West, and instituted many important cultural and social reforms in Thailand.
c.		Two unused music scores were recorded in England: one by Benjamin Frankel and another by Malcolm Arnold.
d.		While shooting a scene in 2008, Director of Production/Actor Andrew Yorke suffered a broken ankle while driving a go-cart. In order to complete filming, Yorke wore an ankle brace in between takes.

6.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Reptilicus (1961)?
a.		Part of the film was filmed at a Over Peover in Cheshire. This was the actual location that Dwight D. Eisenhower and George S. Patton would meet (specifically at the pub, the Bells of Peover). The pub is still there, and flies both the Union Flag and the Stars and Stripes outside to commemorate its part in history.
b.		One of the CDs stolen by Vince and Justin is Plushs "More You Becomes You." Liam Hayes, singer, songwriter and keyboardist for Plush, appears in the bar scene where Rob recalls meeting Laura.
c.		President John F. Kennedy was assassinated during filming, which caused a delay in the production.
d.		Naura Hayden originally was slated to play Lise. However, she quit the project when she discovered that she would only receive second billing.

7.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Reptilicus (1961)?
a.		Many of the elements in the script for this film were originally intended for the aborted "Volcano Monsters" project, also written by Ib Melchior.
b.		Gregory Peck initially blamed the poor reviews for his performance on the script, which he felt contained "too much prose from the novel". However, he later acknowledged that he had been too young for the part at 38, since Captain Ahab was supposed to be an old man at the end of his career (Ahabs age, as implied in the books chapter "The Symphony" is 58). He added, "The film required more. At the time, I didnt have more in me."
c.		Steel is a DC Comics character. In the comic book, he was directly inspired by Superman when the Man of Steel saved his life (both literal and metaphorically). Since then, John Henry Irons sports Supermans shield as a homage to KalEl. At the movie, the existence or not of Superman is not touched, but John is related to the last son of Krypton via his tattoo.
d.		Ray had wanted producer Gabriel Pascal to play "Marco Torino," the King of the Gypsies, but Pascal died before the film was made. According to modern sources, Ray also considered Edward G. Robinson for the role, which eventually was portrayed by Luther Adler, a veteran of the Group Theater.

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