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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Swanland (2008) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Swanland (2008)

This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Swanland (2008).

About the movie: The world is coming to an end. Most have either died or deserted their homes. Casey and Lissa, a young couple in a strained relationship...

1.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Swanland (2008)?
a.		Director Marc Evans was worried that if My Little Eye flopped at the box-office (like his previous two films), it would be the end of his directing career. Luckily for him, that didnt happen. After an initial lukewarm response, the film became a surprise sleeper hit.
b.		Many of the scenes were improvised.
c.		Catherine Scorsese: the woman who comes to Teresas aid when she has an epileptic fit.
d.		Jacob Vargas, who plays Miguel, played Cesar Chavez in RFK.

2.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Swanland (2008)?
a.		Brandon Molale, former quarterback for the Fresno Bulldogs, appears in the movie as a guard.
b.		In the Sherlock Holmes story "The Sign Of Four", Holmes borrowed a dog named Toby.
c.		The posters on some of the prison cells, are from movies made by Irwin Yablans, Charles Band, and in one case - Linda Blair, that poster is really autographed by her, as she was on set from time to time visiting a friend who worked on the crew.
d.		Shep (Nelson Teague) originally had a much bigger speaking role, but his voice was cut to add a more ominous tone to his character.

3.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Swanland (2008)?
a.		First Indian production to be shot in China.
b.		The part of Teddi was played by the directors sister, Ginny. Previous to the film they performed together in numerous theatre productions.
c.		The horse which was the stand-in for Slyvester was The Gray Goose who competed several times at the Horse Park at the Advanced level.
d.		Filmed on a budget of $300 in less than a month with a hand-held camera. Most of the props were bought at garage sales.

4.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Swanland (2008)?
a.		One of over 700 Paramount Productions, filmed between 1929 and 1949, which were sold to MCA/Universal in 1958 for television distribution, and have been owned and controlled by Universal ever since.
b.		The original script, entitled Songsick Wasteland, was simply about a guy who was too cheap to take his girlfriend on a date, so he took her for an afternoon drive. The second draft added the "end of the world" concept, but had much more of an emphasis on Casey (Matthew Dorsey) writing a song that could be the last song on earth (or so he wanted to believe.) It wasnt until filming began that the story became a more character driven piece.
c.		Despite the film taking place in New York City, only one real life New York landmark was shown, the Brooklyn Bridge. Most of the cityscape in the film is fictional.
d.		The quote "remember, no matter where you go, there you are" is from Confucius.

5.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Swanland (2008)?
a.		"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on December 22, 1952 with Debra Paget and Robert Newton reprising their film roles.
b.		The character of Diana (Tara Mathewson) was originally much smaller, but was beefed up to make her more of an antagonist alongside Aaron.
c.		The film was in development for 12 years, sufficient time for CGI to become sophisticated enough to render the special effects needed.
d.		According to Steve Kroft during an interview with Russell Crowe on an episode of 60 Minutes, the role of Jimmy Braddock is Crowes personal favorite.

6.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Swanland (2008)?
a.		In the scene where Casy (Matthew Dorsey) is introducing his graves, he names "The Greens" and "The Burtons" - references to David Gordon Green and Tim Burton.
b.		Voted No.1 in Film4s "50 Films To See Before You Die".
c.		Ptolemys final words concerning the plot behind Alexanders death is based on a conspiracy that many, including Robin Lane Fox, state could be one of the best explanations to Alexanders death. However, as incorrectly put, Ptolemy was innocent of the plot, as were five others.
d.		The concept of Daze originated when the writer/director Jeff Dean and a few friends dressed up as Elvis with for Halloween. He noticed that everyone treats you differently when your dressed as Elvis, which intrigued him.