1. | You can't spell Emmys without 'mmy' and you can't spell this year's Emmy host's name without those letters either. Who's the host? | ||
Jimmy Fallon | |||
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Jimmy Kimmel | ||
Jimmy Corden | |||
Jimmy Smits | |||
2. | Zootopia's opening weekend box office tally of $75.1 million took the crown for a Disney Animation Studios' debut (excluding Pixar films). What was the previous record holder? | ||
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Frozen | ||
Big Hero Six | |||
Wreck-It Ralph | |||
Tangled | |||
By way of explanation.....
Frozen had $67.4 million over its opening weekend. |
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3. | This chap, who is no stranger to big budget franchises, has somewhat thrown his name into the James Bond casting pond by stating Bond would be an “extraordinary opportunity” if “it ever came knocking”. Who is it? | ||
Chris Hemsworth | |||
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Tom Hiddleston | ||
Christian Bale | |||
Russell Crowe | |||
4. | Get out your hankies and dry your eyes Anglophiles. Which of these well-regarded British shows concluded this week? | ||
Sherlock Holmes | |||
Doctor Who | |||
Penny Dreadful | |||
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Downton Abbey | ||
5. | You may not know the name George Martin, who passed away this week, but you undoubtedly know of his work as producer/arranger for one of the most popular/influential bands of all time. Which band? | ||
Nirvana | |||
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The Beatles | ||
Credence Clearwater Revival | |||
Phish | |||
By way of explanation.....
Sir George Martin was affectionately known as the Fifth Beatle. |
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6. | By now you've likely been among the millions and millions of people to watch the new Captain America trailer that gives a glimpse at Spider-Man. In other Spidey news, which Disney actress has been cast as the lead in his solo film? | ||
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Zendaya | ||
Debby Ryan | |||
Olivia Holt | |||
Bella Throne | |||
7. | Let's keep the comic book movie talking going. Which of these recent Best Supporting Actor Oscar winners has been tapped to serve as Commissioner Gordon to Ben Affleck's Batman? | ||
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JK Simmons | ||
Alan Arkin | |||
Mark Rylance | |||
Surprisingly, Jared Leto in a mind-bending dual role as Gordon and The Joker | |||
8. | It's time for our bi-annual observation that Dancing with the Stars once again seems to be redefining "Star". Which one of these descriptors does not fit a contestant? | ||
A Trump ex-wife | |||
A UFC fighter | |||
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A professional golfer | ||
A TV meteorologist | |||
9. | It's time for popcorn over prestige. So let's bring on the MTV Movie Awards. Which of these gigantic blockbusters will not be vying for the title of Movie of the Year? | ||
Avengers: Age of Ultron | |||
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Furious 7 | ||
Jurassic World | |||
Star Wars: The Force Awakens | |||
By way of explanation.....
The other three contenders are Straight Outta Compton, Creed and Deadpool. |
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10. | Deja news: All but one of these items hit the pop culture radar this week. Can you pick out the item that isn't true? | ||
Alec Baldwin's young wife is expecting another baby | |||
A Wachowski sibling comes out transgender | |||
Kim Kardashian posts another nude photo | |||
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Ryan Reynolds is getting divorced | ||
By way of explanation.....
That's right, Alec will be a daddy again, Kim K still wants everyone to see her nakedness and the other Wachowski is also proclaiming herself transgender. |
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