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- 1.
What signature creation of Coco Chanel became a timeless piece of fashion?
- AChanel bag
- BChanel hat
- CChanel jacket
- DChanel skirt
Answer: Chanel jacket - 2.
Diezel is the child of which R B songstress?
- ABrandy
- BLauryn Hill
- CToni Braxton
- DVanessa Williams
Answer: Toni Braxton - 3.
Who directed the video for Weezers Say It Aint So?
- ASophie Muller
- BMark Romanek
- CSpike Jonze
- DAnton Corbijn
Answer: Sophie Muller - 4.
On which TV show did Lenny Bruce make his debut?
- AThe Ed Sullivan Show
- BThe Tonight Show with Jack Paar
- CPlayhouse 90
- DThe Steve Allen Show
Answer: The Steve Allen Show - 5.
What character did Mel Gibson voice in the 1995 animated movie Pocahontas?
- ACaptain John Smith
- BChief Powhatan
- CGovernor Ratcliffe
- DMeeko
Answer: Captain John Smith - 6.
In what year was Karl Malden born?
- A1908
- B1912
- C1950
- D1923
Answer: 1912 - 7.
I was born in 1976 and got my first break in a movie called The Man in The Moon in 1991. Who am I?
- AReese Witherspoon
- BBlu Cantrell
- CNaomi Watts
- DKeri Russell
Answer: Reese Witherspoon - 8.
Where was Kellie Pickler born?
- ANashville, Tennessee
- BColumbus, Ohio
- CTopeka, Kansas
- DAlbemarle, North Carolina
Answer: Albemarle, North Carolina - 9.
How long did James Brown serve in prison in 1986?
- A26 weeks
- B3 years
- C26 months
- D26 days
Answer: 26 months - 10.
He changed his family name to separate himself from his famous uncle, but he named his son Kal-El.
- AJohn Soderburgh
- BJack Black
- CElliot DePalma
- DNicholas Cage
Answer: Nicholas Cage - 11.
In 1956, James Browns group signed a contract with what famous record company?
- AMotown
- BChess Records
- CAM Records
- DKing/Federal Records
Answer: King/Federal Records - 12.
What is the capital of Argentina?
- ALa Plata
- BRosario
- CBuenos Aires
- DSan Juan
Answer: Buenos Aires - 13.
In 1987 this Arquette starred in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
- ARosanna
- BDavid
- CAlexis
- DPatricia
Answer: Patricia - 14.
What was the name of the character, portrayed by Nicolas cage in The Rock?
- AStanley Godsent
- BStanley Goodheart
- CStanley Goodspeed
- DStanley Godspeed
Answer: Stanley Goodspeed - 15.
How does Charlie Chaplin's character make money in his 1947 movie Monsieur Verdoux?
- AHe marries wealthy widows and murders them.
- BHe sells stolen cars.
- CHe sells all his possessions.
- DHe robs banks.
Answer: He marries wealthy widows and murders them. - 16.
Audrey Hepburn became a goodwill ambassador to this organization after filming her last movie.
- AGreenpeace
- BUNICEF
- CUNESCO
- DThe Red Cross
Answer: UNICEF - 17.
What Academy Award-winning actor co-starred with Robin Williams in the 1990 drama movie Awakenings?
- ADustin Hoffman
- BChristopher Walken
- CRobert De Niro
- DTom Hanks
Answer: Robert De Niro - 18.
In what 1998 comedy movie did Natasha Richardson star as the mother of twin girls played by Lindsay Lohan?
- ADouble Trouble
- BTwo of a Kind
- CSomebody Call a Doctor
- DThe Parent Trap
Answer: The Parent Trap - 19.
Singer and songwriter Celine Dion was born on March 30, 1968 in this country.
- ACanada
- BBelgium
- Cthe United States
- DFrance
Answer: Canada - 20.
Paul Newman's last film appearance was in 2002's Road to Perdition opposite this actor.
- AClint Eastwood
- BTom Hanks
- CRobert Redford
- DTom Cruise
Answer: Tom Hanks - 21.
Which is the theme song of Jerry Lewis?
- AIts So Nice We Had This Time Together
- BRock-a Bye Your Baby
- CYoull Never Walk Alone
- DLaugh Clown, Laugh
Answer: Rock-a Bye Your Baby - 22.
Duke Ellington was born on April 29, 1899 in which city?
- ANew York City
- BAtlanta, Georgia
- CWashington, D.C.
- DBaltimore, Maryland
Answer: Washington, D.C. - 23.
Kal-el is the child of which Oscar winning actor?
- ATom Hanks
- BRussell Crowe
- CNicholas Cage
- DDustin Hoffman
Answer: Nicholas Cage - 24.
One of the biggest steps in James Brown's career was his live show at The Apollo Theater in Harlem. Who financed the show?
- AHerb Alpert
- BJames Brown
- CLeonard Chess
- DQuincy Jones
Answer: James Brown - 25.
Natasha Richardson was married to this celebrated Hollywood actor from 1994 until her death in 2009.
- ASean Connery
- BMickey Rourke
- CLiam Neeson
- DRowan Atkinson
Answer: Liam Neeson - 26.
Where did Susan Sarandon meet her first husband, actor Chris Sarandon, whom she married in 1967?
- AIn college
- BOn an airplane
- CHe lived next door
- DOn a movie set
Answer: In college - 27.
This White Album tune is about an old fairy tale that John Lennon remembered from his youth.
- AThe Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill
- BCry Baby Cry
- CRocky Raccoon
- DOb-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Answer: Cry Baby Cry - 28.
In which of these movies did Edward Norton sing?
- AThe Score
- BKingdom of Heaven
- CThe Days of Song
- DDeath to Smoochy
Answer: Death to Smoochy - 29.
Danny Thomas was born on January 6, 1914. Which of the following statements is true?
- AHe was born Amos Muzyad Jahoob in Deerfield, Michigan.
- BHe was born Thomas Danyen Amosh in Lansing, Michigan.
- CHe was born Danyen Amosh Jaycovi in Toledo, Ohio.
- DHe was born Jacoveen Amosh Jahoob in Louisville, Kentucky.
Answer: He was born Amos Muzyad Jahoob in Deerfield, Michigan. - 30.
Comedians Abbott and Costellos most famous routine is Whos on First?. Which is the only baseball position not mentioned in that routine?
- AShortstop
- BCenterfield
- CRightfield
- DLeftfield
Answer: Rightfield - 31.
Which of the following movies has Jack Black not played a part in?
- ANacho Libre
- BSchool of Rock
- CPowder
- DShark Tale
Answer: Powder - 32.
In what movie did Will Ferrell play an auditor whose life was guided by his watch?
- AOld School
- BMelinda and Melinda
- CWedding Crashers
- DStranger Than Fiction
Answer: Stranger Than Fiction - 33.
Which was the first movie in which actors Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy officially appeared as a team?
- AThe Second Hundred Years (June 1927)
- BThe Music Box (1932)
- CBabes in Toyland (1934)
- DThe Lucky Dog (1921)
Answer: The Second Hundred Years (June 1927) - 34.
What animal costume did young Fred Astaire wear at his first ever stage performance?
- ABear costume
- BAnt costume
- CFrog costume
- DLobster costume
Answer: Lobster costume - 35.
Whos in from Bogota?
- AJack
- BManuel Noriega
- CHoops McCann
- DJive Miguel
Answer: Jive Miguel - 36.
Is actor Will Ferrell a drop out?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: No - 37.
See You in Hell
- AOverkill
- BGrim Reaper
- CKing Diamond
- DSlayer
Answer: Grim Reaper - 38.
What phrase did singer and actress Hilary Duff get tattooed on her right foot?
- ANo doubt
- BDon't make me get up
- CLet it be
- DI am an angel
Answer: Let it be - 39.
Which statement best describes Shari Lewis work as children's entertainer?
- AHer beloved show Lamb Chops Playhouse won her a Peabody Award and an Emmy.
- BShe wrote 60 books for children (and parents), recorded over 20 albums for children and adults and won a Peabody Award.
- CShe participated in several TV shows for children but never had a special one of her own.
- DShe wrote 20 childrens books, recorded 15 albums for children and won three Peabody Awards.
Answer: She wrote 60 books for children (and parents), recorded over 20 albums for children and adults and won a Peabody Award. - 40.
In 2001 Paris was engaged to him.
- ABaron Nicholas
- BLeonardo DiCaprio
- CJason Shaw
- DRick Salomon
Answer: Jason Shaw - 41.
Who is the Special Delivery for?
- AHoops McCann
- BManuel Noriega
- CRoger Rabbit
- DAl Jolson
Answer: Hoops McCann - 42.
The original title of this movie was a translation of its Spanish version, namely Open Your Eyes. The director, Cameron Crowe, wanted to give this films name to another movie of his - Almost Famous.
- AVanilla Sky
- BDays of Thunder
- CCocktail
- DJerry Maguire
Answer: Vanilla Sky - 43.
Patrick Swayzes debut role was in this movie.
- AThe Outsiders
- BGhost
- CDirty Dancing
- DSkatetown USA
Answer: Skatetown USA - 44.
What character did Dustin Hoffman play in the film 'Little Big Man'?
- Aa drug-addict
- Ba hustler and smuggler in New York
- Ca white man raised by Indians
- Da priest who tries to convert Indians to Christianity
Answer: a white man raised by Indians - 45.
This song was the B-side of the 'A Hard Day's Night' single in the UK.
- AI Should Have Known Better
- BThings We Said Today
- CWhen I Get Home
- DEvery Little Thing
Answer: Things We Said Today - 46.
From which college did Bob Newhart graduate?
- ALoyola (of Los Angeles)
- BMarquette
- CLoyola (of Chicago )
- DDePaul
Answer: Loyola (of Chicago ) - 47.
How tall is actor Dane Cook?
- A58
- B6 0
- C62
- D59
Answer: 6 0 - 48.
Name the movie for which Sean Connery received his first Academy Award.
- AThe Hunt for Red October
- BThe Untouchables
- CIndiana Jones and the Last Crusade
- DThe Name of the Rose
Answer: The Untouchables - 49.
Which of the following shows did Lou Ferrigno not appear in?
- AFriends
- BHome Improvement
- CMy Wife and Kids
- DReno 911
Answer: Friends - 50.
Who is "James Rolfe" better known as?
- ATotalBiscuit
- BPewDiePie
- CPeanutButterGamer
- DThe Angry Video Game Nerd
Answer: The Angry Video Game Nerd
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