'Last Action Hero' Premiere

'Last Action Hero' Premiere

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Business, Arts

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The transcript discusses how writers can reach Hollywood producers, emphasizing the importance of having an agent. It details a specific case where a script was successfully pitched to Arnold Schwarzenegger through agent connections, highlighting the role of agents like Lou Pitt, Chris Moore, and Bill Block in facilitating these opportunities.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge for writers trying to get their screenplays noticed by Hollywood producers?

High competition among writers

Too many producers

Not having an agent

Lack of writing skills

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the producer's initial reaction to the script that led to a bidding war?

He anticipated a big bidding war

He believed it was not worth much

He thought it would be easy to acquire

He was uninterested

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was instrumental in convincing the writers to go with the producer?

Lou Pitt

Bill Block

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Chris Moore

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the producer manage to get Arnold Schwarzenegger for the movie?

Through a mutual friend

By offering a large sum of money

By directly contacting Arnold

By negotiating with Arnold's agent

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the key factor that helped the young writers get their script noticed?

Having a well-connected agent

The quality of the script

Their college background

The producer's personal interest