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  1. Lindsay Lohan, a regular subject of tabloid media, has been associated with which of the following rumors?

    All of these

  2. When and to what parents was actor Edward Norton born?

    August 18, 1969 to a teacher and a lawyer

  3. Which of these was William Shatner's first major film?

    The Brothers Karamazov with Yul Brenner, 1958.

  4. On what date was Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland born?

    December 21, 1966

  5. Her popularity rose significantly after this appeared on the internet in 2003.

    An explicit home-made video

  6. In 2005 the American Film Institute voted Gregory Pecks role as Atticus Finch in this movie the #1 role in film history.

    To Kill a Mocking Bird

  7. This movie was Quentin Tarantinos first experience in cinema, as he co-wrote and co-directed the project.

    My Best Friends Birthday

  8. Tom Savini had a small part in this metal bands Be Chrool to Your Scuel video that featured a school full of zombie students.

    Twisted Sister

  9. Of what descent is vocalist and composer Enya?

    Irish

  10. Forest Whitaker was in this blockbuster movie directed by Oliver Stone.

    Platoon

  11. The first-born child of what RB singer is named Zion?

    Lauryn Hill

  12. As a child, Sid Haig grew so quickly that he lost much of his motor coordination, so his parents enrolled him in dancing lessons. At what age did Sid Haig become a paid dancer in vaudeville acts?

    7

  13. What disorder did Audrey Hepburn develop as a result of malnutrition during the German occupation of the Netherlands?

    All of these

  14. How long have Mr. and Mrs. Smith been married according to their own words in the 2005 movie Mr. Mrs. Smith, starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie?

    Five or six years

  15. Kal-el is the child of which Oscar winning actor?

    Nicholas Cage

  16. When were Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthonys twins Emme and Maximilian born?

    February 22, 2008

  17. In the mid 80s, this pop singer came out with the hits Touch Me and I Wanna Have Some Fun.

    Samantha Fox

  18. What is the title of Madonnas debut single released in 1982?

    Everybody

  19. It Happened at the Worlds Fair (1963) stars Elvis and this beauty.

    Joan OBrien

  20. What signature phrase is Eddie Murphy known for using in many of his movies?

    How you doin?

  21. He was best known for his role on TVs Shogun but he also starred in Rashomon, The Seven Samurai and Throne of Blood.

    Toshiro Mifune

  22. Which two movies earned Gary Cooper Academy Awards?

    Sergeant York and High Noon

  23. What was the movie for which George Clooney received his first Academy Award?

    Syriana

  24. This student of Sanford Meisner became a famous director and choreographer. The film All That Jazz was a biography of this famous man.

    Bob Fosse

  25. This American comedians most famous stand-up routines include Killing Them Softly and For What Its Worth.

    Dave Chappelle

  26. The Notorious B.I.G.started making money at the age of 12 by selling which of the following?

    Drugs

  27. What disease is Meryl Streeps character in the 1998 movie One True Thing diagnosed with?

    Cancer

  28. Grammy-winning musician John Mellencamp gave this unusual name to one of his sons.

    Speck

  29. For which film did Jude Law learn to play the saxophone?

    The Talented Mr. Ripley

  30. What popular model named her daughter Princess Tiaamii Crystal Esther Andre?

    Jordan

  31. For which of these movies did Robert Duvall win the Best Actor Oscar?

    Tender Mercies

  32. In 2007, Gaston Fournier was selected to be artistic coordinator in this famous Opera House.

    La Scala in Milan

  33. What animal character did Ben Stiller voice in the 2005 animated movie Madagascar and its sequel?

    A lion

  34. He turned down the role of Dirty Harry, that was later given to one of the other actors on the list below.

    Steve McQueen

  35. Michael Balzary, better known as Flea, became popular as the bassist of this rock band.

    Red Hot Chili Peppers

  36. What university did Will Ferrell graduate from?

    University of Southern California

  37. In the Christmas episode of Newhart, who comes to the inn the day after Christmas?

    The three Weismans

  38. Who wrote the theme song for Sanford and Son?

    Quincy Jones

  39. What character did actress Kathleen Turner voice in the 2006 animated movie Monster House?

    Constance the Giantess

  40. Which song by Linkin Park do these lyrics belong to? And I/ Just wish that it didnt feel like there was something I missed And I/ Take back all things that I said to you.

    My December

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