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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : X-Men: First Class (2011) Quiz
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This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: X-Men: First Class (2011).
About the movie:
In 1962, Charles Xavier starts up a school and later a team, for humans with superhuman abilities. Among them is Erik Lensherr, his best friend... and future archenemy.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: X-Men: First Class (2011)?
a.
The film is based on the "X-Men" comics Uncanny X-Men (1963) and X-Men: First Class (2006).
b.
There was minimal interference from the films financial backer, Orion, partly due to the budget offered. However, they suggested two things; the first one being a cyborg canine that accompanies Reese - an idea turned down by
James Cameron
; the other one is in improving the relationship between Kyle and Sarah, which was incorporated into the final film.
c.
There was originally a song that echoed "Hurray for Captain Spaulding" entitled "Dr. Hackenbush" (written by "Spaulding" songwriters
Bert Kalmar
and
Harry Ruby
). However, it was decided that something needed to be cut and
Groucho Marx
volunteered this song. He came to regret this this decision and in later years often sang the song at gatherings.
d.
Kate watches video, including the surreptitiously-recorded video of Molly, on a Chyron Duet, a broadcast graphics machine. It can use video files, but its generally not used for viewing video.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: X-Men: First Class (2011)?
a.
Bryan Singer
, who directed
X-Men
and
X2
, was approached to direct this film in October 2009, but in March 2010 declined due to his commitment to
Jack the Giant Killer
and was replaced with
Matthew Vaughn
in May 2010. Singer however stayed on as producer.
b.
Al Pacino
appeared in the film as a personal favor to director
James Foley
because he had a great time working with him on
Glengarry Glen Ross
.
c.
Juliette Binoche
was originally cast in the
Mira Sorvino
role. She had to pull out at the last minute. She is thanked in the movie credits.
d.
Based on a story called "Shok" which appeared in the magazine 2000AD.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: X-Men: First Class (2011)?
a.
Throughout the film Ben reads several self help books on parenting. Each book features a photo of the author on the back cover. The author photos are
John Ritter
in various costumes. This was mirrored in
Problem Child 2
when Lawanda Dumores photos of previous husbands are all John Ritter in costumes.
b.
The real USS Swordfish was lost with all hands in the waters around Okinawa. The real U-429 was transferred to the Italian Navy (where it was dubbed the S 4), then served as a training boat for the German Navy following Italys surrender.
c.
The uniforms the X-Men wear are colored blue and yellow, in homage to the original blue/yellow suits the X-Men wore in the comics from 1963 (their debut) until (original artist and co-creator) Jack Kirbys departure from the book. After several costume changes throughout the years, the costumes used in
X-Men
inspired new black leather uniforms seen in the Grant Morrison written 2001 New X-Men comic).
d.
Bill Pope
agreed to be the movies director of photography because he was looking for "something completely different" from his previous three movies,
The Matrix Reloaded
,
The Matrix Revolutions
, and
Spider-Man 2
, all of which contained large portions filmed in front of blue/green screens.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: X-Men: First Class (2011)?
a.
One of only two films in which
Gene Kelly
and
Fred Astaire
danced together. The other was
Thats Entertainment, Part II
.
b.
This movies closing epilogue states: "Lt. Colonel Iceal Hambleton is now retired and resides in Arizona, near a golf course."
c.
Alice Eve
was cast as Emma Frost, but a deal couldnt be reached and
January Jones
was cast instead.
d.
After agreeing to be filmed in Germany,
Walter Matthau
resisted filming scenes showing him drinking at Oktoberfest until his stepdaughter
Lucy Saroyan
was given the role of Carla, the pilot who flies him in her seaplane. After arriving at their destination and being paid, she tells Matthaus character that he reminds her of her father. His response is, "Thats always been my problem."
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: X-Men: First Class (2011)?
a.
Steve Kanaly
s film debut.
b.
Filmed in 1977, released briefly in 1979, re-released in 1985.
c.
Melinda Dillon
was cast largely at the suggestion of director
Hal Ashby
. He had heard that Spielberg was having difficulty casting the part of Jillian, and Ashby had just completed his movie
Bound for Glory
with her in the cast - and liked her work. So Ashby sent Spielberg a couple of film reels containing her acting. Upon seeing those, Speilberg hired Dillon immediately.
d.
Amber Heard
was rumored to play Mystique before
Jennifer Lawrence
was cast.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: X-Men: First Class (2011)?
a.
Two dream sequences for this film were made in the 2-color Technicolor process. This was the first commercially released color footage to be lit with artificial light.
b.
Broadway actor
Benjamin Walker
was previously cast as Beast, but dropped out of the role to star in the Broadway musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.
c.
During one of the black and white flashbacks, Barbara is shown at a jewelry counter that reads "Kenwrights", named after the films producer
Bill Kenwright
.
d.
The movie was primarily shot at Three Caves, an abandoned quarry, in Huntsville, Alabama. Also in North Alabama, is Cathedral Caverns, where the 1984 Timothy Bottoms movie "What Waits Below" was filmed. Bill Schweikert was a grip on "What Waits Below" and was back as cinematographer for "Moles".
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: X-Men: First Class (2011)?
a.
Taylor Lautner
was considered to play Hank McCoy (aka Beast) but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.
Nicholas Hoult
was later cast.
b.
Two replica ships were built on the Warner Brothers sound stages before
John Howard Lawson
s screenplay for this movie was even completed.
c.
Even though Betty was the elder of the Haynes sisters,
Rosemary Clooney
was actually seven years younger than
Vera-Ellen
in real life.
d.
Two of the submarine captains in this film have actual Navy experience.
Sean Connery
was in the Royal Navy before becoming an actor.
Scott Glenn
spent three years in the United States Marine Corps, which falls under the Department of the Navy.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: X-Men: First Class (2011)?
a.
Rosamund Pike
was considered to play Moira McTaggert and later for Emma Frost.
b.
Parts of
Bernard Herrmann
s score was lifted from the music he had composed for a radio series called "Crime Classics".
c.
In the dock scene, when Zadok is gesticulating at the rail, he actually knocked the Object into the 40-foot-deep Columbia River! This one-of-a-kind piece had to be retrieved by divers for shooting the following morning.
d.
Alyssa Milano
was originally offered the leading role, but turned it down due to her commitment with the TV series
Charmed
.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: X-Men: First Class (2011)?
a.
Some cast members in studio records/casting call lists did not appear or were not identifiable in the movie. These were (with their character names):
Elliott Sullivan
(Tramp),
Al Hill
(Tramp) and
Donald Kirke
(Surgeon).
b.
Sarah Harding
was called back three times for the role of Emma Frost.
c.
Hal Needham
: Man in back of ambulance.
d.
Amelia says in the movie that she became a pilot, "for the fun of it!" This refers to the book
Amelia Earhart
wrote called The Fun of It (1932). It is a memoir of her flying experiences and an essay on women in aviation.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: X-Men: First Class (2011)?
a.
Josh Schwartz
wrote an early version of the screenplay, but once
Bryan Singer
became attached, Schwartzs script was ditched as Singer wanted to take the story in a different direction.
Jamie Moss
was subsequently hired to write a new draft.
b.
The title card of the movie isnt displayed until the end of the opening segment, nearly 25 minutes into the film.
c.
For the scenes when we can hear Jack typing but we cannot see what he is typing, Kubrick recorded the sound of a typist actually typing the words "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy". Some people argue that each key on a typewriter sounds slightly different, and Kubrick wanted to ensure authenticity, so he insisted that the actual words be typed.
d.
Dolph Lundgren
s first sequel.
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