Blockbusters Quiz

What did the term 'blockbuster' mean during WWII?

• An aerial bomb that could destroy an entire city block

• A term to describe financial success

• A type of movie genre

• A marketing strategy

Which directors introduced a formula of simple but expansive plots, often with science fiction and spectacular effects?

• George Lucas and Steven Spielberg

• James Cameron and Ridley Scott

• Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino

• Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola

What was the financial benchmark for a blockbuster in the 1970s?

• US$100 million at the US box office

• US$200 million at the US box office

• US$50 million at the US box office

• US$500 million at the US box office

Which movie is considered the first modern blockbuster?

• Jaws (1975)

• Star Wars (1977)

• The Godfather (1972)

• Jurassic Park (1993)

What is New Hollywood's biggest flop?

• Heaven’s Gate (1980)

• Waterworld (1995)

• Ishtar (1987)

• The Postman (1997)

What are some characteristics of blockbusters?

• The package unit system, genres, stars, simple plots

• Complex plots, low budgets, niche markets

• Minimal marketing, no merchandise, limited release

• No visual effects, no product placement, no franchises

What does the package unit system involve?

• Studios bring finance and facilities, producers bring ideas, directors, scripts, and actors

• Studios handle all aspects of production

• Producers finance the entire movie

• Directors manage marketing and merchandise

What was the first movie to use 2D CGI?

• Westworld (1973)

• Futureworld (1976)

• Terminator 2 (1991)

• Jurassic Park (1993)

What was the first movie to use 3D CGI?

• Futureworld (1976)

• Westworld (1973)

• Terminator 2 (1991)

• Jurassic Park (1993)

What does product placement in movies involve?

• Companies paying or providing free branded goods or services to have their products promoted in movie scenes

• Studios creating their own branded products

• Actors endorsing products during interviews

• Directors including random products in scenes