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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : S4 (2008) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : S4 (2008) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: S4 (2008).
About the movie:
A top secret project between the Trugollian Empire and the US military causes unforeseen complications in the lives of the participants.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: S4 (2008)?
a.
There are two "control collars". Chris Gabriel had to run to the store to purchase another set up because he left the original collar at home the day of the shoot with Mason and Drake
b.
At the beginning of "News on the March" the several shots of buildings with Spanish Architecture were filmed at San Diegos Balboa Park. The statues "El Cid" and "Youthful Diana" were also located in Balboa Park. Both statues are by Anna Hyatt Huntington (1876-1973). "El Cid" is still standing. "Youthful Diana" is not currently visible but is owned by the San Diego Museum of Art. The large birdcage in the newsreel is one of two located at the San Diego Zoo.
c.
Steve McQueen
held up production because he demanded that the script be rewritten to give his character more to do.
d.
Ian McDiarmid
recorded his scenes in the opera box on Coruscant while suffering with a case of laryngitis.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: S4 (2008)?
a.
In 1996, when the book upon which this movie is based was first published, it was titled "Push: A Novel." The film was likewise originally titled, "Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire," but in February 2009, the movie title was changed to "Precious (Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire") to avoid confusion with the 2009 action film
Push
. When the novel was republished in 2009, it was as a movie tie-in edition with cover art from the film, a common enough practice regarding books that have been turned into movies. What is unusual about the movie tie-in version of the book is that the books title had also been changed to the movies--which means that the book is now called "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire," even though it *is* the novel Push by Sapphire.
b.
According to Hardy Krügers autobiography, the film crew rented all vehicles available in Tanzania, even the privately owned ones.
c.
In an exchange which had Warner Bros. loaning to RKO the services of
Joan Leslie
for
The Skys the Limit
and
John Garfield
for
The Fallen Sparrow
, Warners acquired the production rights to
W. Somerset Maugham
s classic novel, which RKO already had adapted to the screen in 1934, featuring memorable performances by
Bette Davis
and
Leslie Howard
.
d.
The actual movie script is intentionally visible in three different scenes.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: S4 (2008)?
a.
The first spoken dialogue occurs nearly five minutes into the film.
b.
The hands of the monster were the same as those props used in
The Mole People
.
c.
Andrew is a NDR-114. This may be a tribute to
Stanley Kubrick
, who used the number 114 in multiple films (such as
A Clockwork Orange
and
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
).
d.
Originally, Captain Mason was a sergeant, but it helped the story more that he was an officer. He then became a lieutenant, but writer Chris Gabriel got tired of writing "lieutenant" and didnt want to abbreviate in the script.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: S4 (2008)?
a.
RKO was forced by the Argentine government to add footage with popular Argentine star
Alberto Vila
before agreeing to its release in that country.
b.
By the time filming had finished, MGMs London laboratories had processed over 1,250,000 feet of 65mm Eastman Color film, at the cost of $1 a foot.
c.
The "control helmet" is a skate helmet that was purchased at a garage sale, some PVC insulation, parts from a model 1969 Mustang GT, and a CB antenna. It was then painted silver, as were all of the "alien" implements.
d.
Dolph Lundgren
performed all his own stunts in the movie.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: S4 (2008)?
a.
This film makes references to the then recent criminal court trials of Escobedo v. Illinois and Miranda v. Arizona. Escobedo v Illinois was a 1964 case which ruled that any statements made by a suspect without the presence of legal counsel were inadmissible as evidence. Miranda v Arizona was a 1966 case which ruled that a suspect had to be informed of his rights prior to interrogation. If he was not informed of his rights, the subsequent interrogation was deemed null and void.
b.
In the flashback to Africa, a young black girl with white hair can be seen. This is the young Ororo Monroe (Storm), the future X-Men member. This scene was removed from the final film, but appears as a deleted scene in the DVD.
c.
The Smoked! mansion has been featured in architectural magazines and commercials for companies such as Volkswagen.
d.
Director Chris Gabriels dog, Rufus, not only appears in a sequence in the movie intentionally, he also made a cameo in one of the officers club scene. Rufus had to be allowed to stay on set to keep him from crying outside. His tail is visible under the table at one point. This shot was left in the movie in honor of cheap 1950s special effects, like wires showing on space craft.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: S4 (2008)?
a.
Justin Zackham
wrote the script with
Morgan Freeman
in mind to play Carter.
b.
Captain Carters "belly button" was a screw-cap from a toilet, an idea put forth by Will Edwards.
c.
In order to make his walk more awkward and consistent,
Billy Bob Thornton
placed crushed glass in his shoes.
d.
Rick Moranis
feature film debut.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: S4 (2008)?
a.
Although Paul Phoenix (one of notable TEKKEN character that appeared in the entire games) isnt in the movie, his name is mentioned in this movie by Tekken sport-caster, where he got knocked out by Marshall Law in 28 seconds.
b.
The names of the Trugollion "twins", Stattlarr and Wallldorrfff, are a reference to the two old guys on "The Muppet Show".
c.
Malcolm McDowell
plays a character dabbling in incest in this movie something he had done a few years previously in
Caligola
.
d.
At a cost of $10 million this is the cheapest film to ever have a Superbowl spot.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: S4 (2008)?
a.
Geoff Johns
tried to get the film produced in 2000, but the first question he was asked was whether the film could be made without the ring. This discouraged him so badly that he didnt make another attempt until
The Dark Knight
released.
b.
The screenplay was written in less than a month.
c.
Jay Anson
who wrote the book "The Amityville Horror" actually wrote out a screenplay for this film only for the producers to turn it down. Eventually they found
Sandor Stern
and liked his take on it so he was hired for the job.
d.
As Johnny leaves the store after buying a suitcase, advertised on the wall just beyond his car is a burlesque show featuring
Lenny Bruce
.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: S4 (2008)?
a.
Following the death of Caesar, the two princes supporters carry banners with the same colors as modern Romes two rival soccer teams: A.S. Roma (yellow/red) and S.S. Lazio (white/pale blue). Director
Julie Taymor
, however, has said that this was unintentional.
b.
S4 was shot in 15 shooting days over three weeks.
c.
Hadleyville is the name of the town. It is never spoken but is clearly visible on the train station wall. Hadleyville was also the name of the town in
Gung Ho
but was placed in the northeast U.S. In the west, there is a real Hadleyville, in Oregon.
d.
The production crew estimated 75,000 gallons of fake blood were used each day.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: S4 (2008)?
a.
The tail gunner of the real Memphis Belle was John Quinlan. He was also awarded 3-kills in the pacific theater after his tour when he was assigned to B-29s
b.
Christopher Plummer
s character in the film has a significant relationship with
Orson Welles
. In reality the two actors worked together on
Oedipus the King
and
Waterloo
.
c.
The scene in the Black Warrior River was actually filmed in the Tennessee River at Ditto Landing in Huntsville. While
Philip Barnes
was in the water, the sleeping bag that was tied to his backpack accidentally came loose and was lost in the river. It was missing in later takes of the sequence.
d.
In the opening sequence the jeep is seen driving off into the distance. At the end of this scene, Henry Clarke got the jeep stuck up to its axles in the soft, drifting sands. It took two hours to dig it out and the help of a motorcyclist who went and picked up an old pallet and brought it back to the production team.
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