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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004).
About the movie:
With a plan to exact revenge on a mythical shark that killed his partner, oceanographer Steve Zissou rallies a crew that includes his estranged wife, a journalist, and a man who may or may not be his son.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)?
a.
REM reference Slacker in their song "Whats The Frequency Kenneth?" The lyric "Richard said withdrawal in disgust is not the same as apathy" is a reference to the text written on one of the "oblique strategies" cards handed out by one of the film characters. However, the actual line from the film is worded slightly differently, as the card reads "Withdrawing in disgust is not the same as apathy".
b.
Val Kilmer
s cameo was filmed while on break from the
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
shoot.
c.
The first prequel to a Pixar film.
d.
The film is dedicated to
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
; Cousteaus ship was the Calypso. Zissous ship is called the Belafonte;
Harry Belafonte
became famous singing commercialized calypso songs.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)?
a.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on March 3, 1947 with
John Hodiak
reprising his film role.
b.
During filming,
Bill Murray
became a certified diver, logging over 40 hours.
c.
A nitrate print of this film survives in the UCLA Film and Television Archives.
d.
The name of physicist Robert Capa has been taken from photographer Robert Capa, made famous because of his legendary "Falling Soldier" photo, that depicted a falling soldier in the very moment of being killed by a bullet.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)?
a.
There are exactly 1309 VFX shots in the film.
b.
One fish dubbed the Hydronicus inverticus was left at the cutting-room floor because it was deemed too ridiculous. It is a fish that can turn itself inside-out.
c.
Dorothy Granger
(Phyllis) is in studio records/casting call lists for this movie, but she did not appear or was not identifiable.
d.
Rosalind Russell
was originally considered for the role of the mother (played by Nancy Kelly), until the studio decided to go with the Broadway cast.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)?
a.
The poster for this movie shows Acid Burn and Crash Override with various words and ASCII symbols transposed on their faces. Amongst the words are: 1. Names of hackers in the movie, including Lord Nikon, Acid Burn, and Crash Override 2. Some of the commonly-used passwords, according to Plague, such as God, Sex, Love, and Secret 3. Phreak - a "phone freak" - a hacker who concentrates their knowledge on telephone systems. (Phantom Phreak was the main Phreaker in the hacker group)
b.
When Pete returns from seeing his lawyer, early in the film, he finds Sandras agent in the living room listening to her latest recording. This is an excerpt from the first movement of the Piano Concerto No 4 in D minor by Anton Rubinstein, a great rarity and certainly not recorded by anyone else in 1941. It was possibly chosen by Max Steiner because it was no longer in copyright, but whatever the reason, it was a most unusual and sophisticated choice.
c.
The brief flashback scene in which
James Caan
rakes leaves at school was shot on Hofstra Universitys campus where
Francis Ford Coppola
had studied drama just ten years prior.
d.
Gwyneth Paltrow
was originally set to play Jane Winslett-Richardson, but couldnt because of schedule conflicts.
Nicole Kidman
expressed interest and
Wes Anderson
hired her. Kidman was forced to bow out due to other commitments, and
Julianne Moore
requested the role. However, it eventually went to
Cate Blanchett
. Anderson admitted the character name was inspired by actress
Kate Winslet
. Blanchett played the part while actually pregnant.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)?
a.
According to the book Cinematic Century,
Tony Kaye
s lawsuit against the studio over the use of his name in the credits was for $275 million.
b.
Bill Murray
couldnt accept his BAFTA Award for his performance in
Lost in Translation
personally because he was in Italy filming this movie.
c.
In the scene where Dallas is smashed against the wall by Jason, the stuntman who did this actually broke his nose.
d.
The character of Carly is based on a primary character that was introduced in the second season of
Transformers
. However, she was revised to be of English nationality in keeping with
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
s nationality.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)?
a.
In the lovemaking scene,
Cindy Morgan
was so uncomfortable that
Harold Ramis
ordered a closed set for it.
Michael OKeefe
asked all the cast and crew to take off their shirts for the scene to make her feel more comfortable.
b.
Bette Davis
and
Joan Crawford
were both considered for the role that eventually went to Mary Astor (I).
c.
Ann-Margret
was first choice for the title role but turned it down.
d.
Steve Zissou was written with
Bill Murray
in mind and according to
Wes Anderson
, it "could have been no one else."
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)?
a.
A 50-year-old minesweeper vessel bought and towed from South Africa served as the Belafonte.
b.
Peter Jackson
owns a number of props from the original
King Kong
and put some of the items from his collection into this film. These items include Skull Island spears and a brightly painted shield (seen in the cabins of the Venture) and some of the drums from the sacrifice scene (in use during the jig scene).
c.
Some of the re-enactors used as extras for the film portrayed both Union and Confederate soldiers. Therefore, during some scenes, the same soldiers can be seen shooting at themselves.
d.
Robert Brown
appears as "M" for the first time.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)?
a.
The sixth of eight movies based on the Harry Potter book series by
J.K. Rowling
.
b.
Ennio Morricone
had originally composed "Deborahs Theme" in the 1970s for another film, but it was rejected. Morricone presented the piece to
Sergio Leone
for use in the film, but Leone was initially reluctant to use it since he considered it very similar to Morricones main theme for
Cera una volta il West
c.
An eel, dubbed the Hermes Eel, is patterned after an Hermes scarf.
d.
When
Walt Disney
was a child, he played Peter Pan in a school function.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)?
a.
A full silicone cast of
Hugh Jackman
s arm was taken in order to appropriately design Wolverines claws.
b.
Even while married to pinup-girl
Betty Grable
,
Harry James
was notorious for his womanizing. Peter Levinson, in his biography of James ("Trumpet Blues") notes that during the filming of this movie, James contacted
Doris Day
s manager to ask what he thought were James chances of "nailing" Doris.
c.
The character of Wolodarsky was named after director
Wes Anderson
s close friend
Wallace Wolodarsky
, probably best-known as a writer on
The Simpsons
.
d.
El Guapos second in command is named Jefe... This word literally translates to "head," but more accurately translates to "boss."
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)?
a.
Was originally set for a release date of September 21st 2001, but producers at Dimension Films wanted the film to be stronger so re-shoots took place from September to October 2001.
b.
Rob Lowe
had also auditioned for the role of Randy Anderson.
c.
The space suit in the Adventurers Club is from another Touchstone movie,
Mission to Mars
.
d.
Buster Crabbe
narrowly lost the role of Tarzan to
Johnny Weissmuller
, so he starred in this Tarzan "copycat" film.
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