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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Up in the Air (2009) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Up in the Air (2009) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Up in the Air (2009).
About the movie:
With a job that has him traveling around the country firing people, Ryan Bingham leads an empty life out of a suitcase, until his company does the unexpected: ground him.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Up in the Air (2009)?
a.
When Hermes delivers the floral arrangement to Zeus and Hera, it is a direct parody of the logo for the floral delivery company FTD Florists, who uses Mercury, the Roman name for Hermes.
b.
Dean Stockwell
:
Howard Hughes
.
c.
Jason Reitman
began writing the screenplay in 2002 when the economy was booming and planned to make it as his first feature. The opportunity to make
Thank You for Smoking
and
Juno
presented themselves and he put this off until this year, meanwhile America plummeted into an economic recession. He said the films tone changed completely in response to the real world crisis and works much better now as a topical piece than it would have a decade ago, the delays in its realization being fortuitous.
d.
Elvis Presley
said to director
Michael Curtiz
after filming that "Now I know what a good director is". Curtiz had earlier directed "Casablanca" (1942) and became one of Elvis favorite directors.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Up in the Air (2009)?
a.
Bumblebees alternate mode in this film is a 2010 Concept Chevrolet Camaro. This was a redesign of his previous 2009 Chevrolet Camaro mode, carried out to emphasize Bumblebee becoming stronger and sturdier after his injury in the first film. The Chevrolet logo on Bumblebees grill in the first film is yellow, but in this film it is black with a red outline.
b.
Despite his character Fezziks almost-superhuman strength,
André the Giant
s back problems at the time prevented him from actually lifting anything heavy.
Robin Wright
had to be attached to wires in the scene where Buttercup jumps from the castle window into Fezziks arms because he couldnt support her himself.
c.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on October 8, 1951 with
Claire Trevor
and
Fred MacMurray
reprising their film roles.
d.
Vera Farmiga
used a body double for her nude scene. In an interview she stated she has no problems being naked in a film but she had recently given birth and "The breast milk running down would have been inappropriate".
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Up in the Air (2009)?
a.
The message on the computer that Jethro leans on in his scene with Ms. Hathaway reads: "As computer technology continues to push forward at an accelerating pace, public virtual reality theaters will become the centers of entertainment. The next century will see the demise of film as the defining creative outlet for society and there" (the sentence abruptly ends there)
b.
The 35mm print was sent to theaters code titled "Sydney".
c.
The song "Never Before, Never Again" was originally sung by a professional singer dubbing in for
Frank Oz
(as Miss Piggy), but the producers did not think her rendition was as funny as Frank Ozs version.
d.
600 Asian extras were used during the LA filming days for the street scenes.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Up in the Air (2009)?
a.
The "FernGully" forest depicted in the film was actually based on Austrailas rainforests. The cartoonists who worked on the film spent time in the real rainforests to help inspire their drawings.
b.
Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday
, also directed by Adam Marcus and featuring
Kipp Marcus
, appears on a theater marquee.
c.
Ellen Page
and
Emily Blunt
were considered to play Natalie.
d.
This project was actually put together by two special effects men,
Jack Rabin
and
Irving Block
, who are listed as producers.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Up in the Air (2009)?
a.
This was advertised with the tagline "See the Ghastly Ghouls in Flaming Color!" However, most of the movie was in black and white with only the final two reels in color.
b.
Although the weather seems very cold and dreary, the movie was shot during near-record high temperatures in Ireland.
c.
While at Lambert Field in St Louis, Ryan tries to make an impassioned speech to Natalie about
Charles A. Lindbergh
s plane The Spirit of St Louis. Officially, Lindberghs plane was a Ryan NYP (New York to Paris) so the two share the same name.
d.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on November 21, 1949 with
Bob Hope
and
Lucille Ball
reprising their film roles.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Up in the Air (2009)?
a.
The code name "Edmund" that is used in the paper to notify Micheal that he needed to contact Shakes is the name of the main character, Edmund Dantes, from "The Count of Monte Cristo".
b.
The Postmans fake president was named "Richard Starkey", the real name of
Ringo Starr
.
c.
The card that Alex (
Vera Farmiga
) is so impressed by (that Ryan Bingham has) is the American Airlines invitation-only Concierge Key. After the film was completed,
Jason Reitman
was invited into the program. Started in 2007, it helps members arrange for reservation changes, upgrades, and even airport meetings. It is sent to selected customers, and since it is not advertised, some travelers consider it a rumor.
d.
Sam Peckinpah
originally wanted
Lucien Ballard
, with whom he had had a good working relationship on
Ride the High Country
, as the director of photography, but producer
Jerry Bresler
refused the request, making him work with
Sam Leavitt
, whose credits included
Diamond Head
, a previous Bresler production, and
Cape Fear
. Although Leavitt did get along fairly well with Peckinpah, this was the first sign of tension between the director and the producer.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Up in the Air (2009)?
a.
The characters of Kate Hellman and Michael Jordon in this movie, played by
Gilda Radner
and
Gene Wilder
, fall in love in this suspense-comedys reel life and thereby mirrored the actual romance that developed between these two actors in their real life.
b.
If you look closely, you can see a jar of American Airlines Premium Snack Mix on top of Ryan Binghams apartment refrigerator.
c.
Wil Wheaton
s grandfather starred in
Wagon Train
, so Wils grandmother asked that Wagon Train somehow be worked into the dialogue, and it was.
d.
Actor
Ove Sprogøe
claimed that he never participated in the movie, claiming he was sick the week it took to shoot the movie.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Up in the Air (2009)?
a.
The whole of this movie was shot on the Warner Brothers backlot and sound stages.
b.
Filmed under the threat of an impending actors strike.
c.
The game "Hats Off to Larry" is named for a 1961 hit song by
Del Shannon
.
d.
A large amount of the people we see fired in the film are not actors but people who were recently laid off. The filmmakers put out ads in St. Louis and Detroit posing as a documentary crew looking to document the effect of the recession. When people showed up, they were instructed to treat the camera like the person who fired them and respond as they did or use the opportunity to say what they wished they had. A way to discern who are the actors and who are the real people is that the real people do not have dialogue with
George Clooney
or
Anna Kendrick
, as they were shot separately.
Jason Reitman
did this intentionally, feeling that the real people would freak out Clooney and Kendrick.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Up in the Air (2009)?
a.
Paramount leased the land owned by a local Sun Valley silver prospector, Gus Anderson, for 500 dollars and built a movie set complete with a Swiss-like lodge the Andersons moved into after filming was completed.
b.
There are no special privileges awarded by American Airlines for reaching 10 million miles as depicted in the movie - this was a case of artistic license by the filmmakers. However, American (like almost all major airlines with frequent flier programs) does offer special status for reaching 1 million miles. As of 2009, it is estimated that about 400,000 frequent fliers worldwide have reached this plateau in at least one airlines program. In addition, many airlines - American included - have special invitation-only programs for their most valued customers, usually CEOs who can direct a lot of revenue their way. Perks include faster check-in, escorts to make close connections, and in rare cases free private flights to replace canceled ones.
c.
Prior to the film, theaters showing the film in Disney Digital 3-D (RealD) show the Chip and Dale short
Working for Peanuts
(which is also projected in 3-D), while theaters showing the standard version show the Mickey Mouse short
Boat Builders
.
d.
The language spoken by the actors in the flashback part is not Italian, but a combination of southern Italian dialects (mostly Sicilian).
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Up in the Air (2009)?
a.
The role of Natalie Keener was written with
Anna Kendrick
in mind after
Jason Reitman
saw her in
Rocket Science
.
b.
Ads for New York release claim film was in "Cosmovision 3-D".
c.
The "razor-wire handling" gloves are actually lacrosse gloves called Gladiators made by STX.
d.
Dirty Harry helped popularize the Smith & Wesson Model 29 .44 Magnum revolver which experienced an upswing in sales following the films release.
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