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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Da Vinci Code (2006) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Da Vinci Code (2006) - Part (3) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: The Da Vinci Code (2006).
About the movie:
A murder inside the Louvre and clues in Da Vinci paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery protected by a secret society for two thousand years -- which could shake the foundations of Christianity.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Da Vinci Code (2006)?
a.
The first film in the "High School Musical" series to go movie theaters.
b.
Author
Dan Brown
named character Sir Leigh Teabing after two of the authors,
Richard Leigh
and
Michael Baigent
, of the book Holy Blood, Holy Grail. Leigh is the surname of Richard Leigh and Teabing is an anagram of the surname Baigent. Leigh and Baigent unsuccessfully attempted to sue Brown for copyright infringement.
c.
First cinema feature of
Paul Maxwell
.
d.
William Boyd
was originally offered the role of Buck Peters, the Bar 20 ranch foreman, but chose the role of Cassidy.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Da Vinci Code (2006)?
a.
The air freshener hanging from Collets rearview mirror is in the shape of the Angel Gabriel. The Angel Gabriel represents the messenger of a call to duty.
b.
When Paul and Natalie walk into the hidden room in Wexlers office, a puppet of Freddy Krueger can be seen just before they see the axe.
Robert Englund
, who plays Wexler, played Freddy Krueger in
A Nightmare on Elm Street
.
c.
Although long portions of Romeo and Juliet are used in this film, along with famous lines from many of Shakespeares play,
William Shakespeare
is not credited in the film.
d.
Jeff Bridges
has always been musically inclined, and actually released an album titled Be Here Soon in 2000.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Da Vinci Code (2006)?
a.
On the plane, Pola is reading a book called "Murder By Strangulation" which is how
Marilyn Monroe
s character met her demise in
Niagara
.
b.
Because the film team wasnt allowed to film at Saint-Sulpice, the scenes were shot in front of green screen, with a digital replica of the church added in the background.
c.
Tony Shalhoub
was originally cast in the lead, but when production was postponed he had to drop out. Director
Stanley Tucci
decided to take the part.
d.
Warner Bros. tried to re-release the movie in 1936, but the Production Code office refused to award an approval certificate.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Da Vinci Code (2006)?
a.
Alfred Hitchcock
s last film under contract with
David O. Selznick
.
b.
When Teabing is describing the passage in the lost gospel of Philip, he is interrupted before he can finish quoting a line about Jesus kissing Magdelene. During an interview on NPRs "Day to Day", religious historian
Elaine Pagels
(whose book on the gnostic gospels was a source for
Dan Brown
s novel) said that the gospel is physically broken at exactly the place that Teabing stops talking, so he would be unable to quote it any further anyway.
c.
Hammer wears a
Metallica
shirt and puts up stickers of the different Metallica albums in the phone booth.
d.
The license plate of Christine reads begins with "CQB" which is an acronym for "Close Quarters Battle".
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Da Vinci Code (2006)?
a.
The first Academy Award Best Picture nominee to win both Best Actor and Best Actress.
b.
According to
Ben Mankiewicz
of Turner Classic Movies, a columnist visiting the set commented on
Steve McQueen
s irascible temperament by noting that McQueen seemed to be his own worst enemy.
Bobby Darin
reportedly overheard the comment and quickly replied, "Not while Im around." (The full Mankiewicz quote: "
Steve McQueen
s character in Hell is for Heroes seemed to have a little trouble getting along with people. By most accounts, playing that kind of guy wasnt a stretch for McQueen. Time and time again during production, McQueen got in the face of studio executives or
Don Siegel
, the director, or even cast members. At one point, a columnist was visiting the set, and he mentioned to another observer that
Steve McQueen
seemed to be his own worst enemy. Co-star
Bobby Darin
overheard the comment and quickly replied, Not while Im around.")
c.
Cary Elwes
was cast because of what
Rob Reiner
called his
Douglas Fairbanks
or
Errol Flynn
quality. Fairbanks and Flynn both played Robin Hood (Fairbanks in
Robin Hood
and Flynn in
The Adventures of Robin Hood
). Later Elwes spoofed their performances in
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
.
d.
Ron Howard
s first envisioned choice for the role of Robert Langdon was
Bill Paxton
. Paxton was interested but turned it down because of scheduling conflicts. Russell Crowe (I) was then seriously considered for the role but ultimately Howard decided on his long-time friend
Tom Hanks
for the role. Other actors considered for the part were
Ralph Fiennes
,
Hugh Jackman
and
George Clooney
.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Da Vinci Code (2006)?
a.
Michael Oher
was drafted 23rd overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 1st round of the 2009 NFL Draft. The Ravens were scheduled to pick 26th overall, but traded that pick and their 5th round pick to the New England Patriots to move up three spots and draft Oher.
b.
The Toy store - "Duncans Toy Chest" - is named after the Executive Producer
Duncan Henderson
. The toy store itself is the films version of an actual New York city store, FAO Schwarz.
c.
The last theatrical feature of
Ballard Berkeley
.
d.
Producer
Brian Grazer
canceled 27 interviews at Cannes to minimize the surrounding controversies the film had already generated.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Da Vinci Code (2006)?
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.
During the first scene within the "Be Kind Rewind" video store, a music video can be seen playing on the television behind the check-out counter. Its the music video for "Ma Maison" by French rock group Oui Oui, which
Michel Gondry
directed. Gondry was also the drummer for Oui Oui when they were still together between 1983 and 1992.
c.
In original drafts of the script, Satine had a three-year-old child and the story was told in flashbacks, told by Christian to the child.
d.
Shipped to cinemas as "Artistry" in three cans.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Da Vinci Code (2006)?
a.
While filming at the Vancouver International Airport, the set was ready for
Harrison Ford
but he was nowhere to be found. The Assistant Directors went into a frenzy getting all the crew to look for him. He was soon found sitting on the baggage conveyor immediately outside the set going round and round while talking on his cell.
b.
Near the U.S. Embassy, there is a quick shot of a poster advertising an opera based on "Les misérables". According to documents, its author,
Victor Hugo
, is the twenty-fourth Grand Master of the Priory of Sion, serving from 1844 to 1885.
c.
In the original story-lines based on the original script, Keys deprograms the dog to hate white people instead of African-Americans. Once Samuel Fuller came on board, he quickly changed this storyline to simply rid the dog of its racist overtures.
d.
Producer
Gary Kurtz
came up with the title for the movie.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Da Vinci Code (2006)?
a.
According to
Michael Bay
on his DVD commentary, after the film came out and the critics savaged the love story, he was deeply touched when he received hundreds of letters from people who felt the love story rang completely true for the tone of the film, and was an integral part of the atmosphere of the movie. Bay says that most of these letters came from older people, including many Pearl Harbor survivors.
b.
Though not mentioned in the film, Langdon is wearing a vintage Mickey Mouse watch as in the book. The watch is clearly visible when Langdon is wringing his hands in the security truck scene.
c.
"Screen Directors Playhouse" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on December 23, 1949 with
Edmund Gwenn
reprising his film role.
d.
Joseph Stefano
and
Alfred Hitchcock
deliberately layered-in certain risqué elements as a ruse to divert the censors from more crucial concerns - like the action that takes place in the bedroom in the beginning and the shower murder. The censors reviewed the script and censored the "unimportant" extra material and Hitchcock managed to sneak in his "important" material.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Da Vinci Code (2006)?
a.
The artwork on the cover of Langdons book is Botticellis "The Birth of Venus".
b.
Phillip Reed
is in studio records/casting call lists for the role of "Intern," but he was not seen in the movie.
c.
Mel Gibson
assumes the title character originated by co-star
James Garner
in
Maverick
and a slew of miscellaneous episodes from related TV series.
d.
The legendary
Berry Gordy
, who turned out to be one of the films financiers, was allowed to direct one sequence. This would be one of the sequences where Dr. Death is trying to convince a spirit to enter the wifes body.
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