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Q1. How many years did Planet 51's development process take? Medium · 200 pts
- 3 years
- 5 years
- 7 years
- 9 years
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5 years
The film went through 5 years of rewrites from dark satire to family fun!
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Q2. Which classic sci-fi film first showed aliens as peaceful visitors? Medium · 200 pts
- The Day the Earth Stood Still
- War of the Worlds
- Invasion of the Body Snatchers
- Forbidden Planet
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The Day the Earth Stood Still
Klaatu came in peace in 1951, breaking the 'evil alien' mold Planet 51 flips!
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Q3. How many facial muscles did Ilion map for alien expressions? Medium · 200 pts
- 43
- 67
- 89
- 112
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89
Ilion mapped 89 facial muscles to create believable alien emotions!
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Q4. Which 1954 film inspired the 'giant ants' in the alien manual? Medium · 200 pts
- Godzilla
- Them!
- The Beast from 20000 Fathoms
- Tarantula
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Them!
The giant ants directly reference the classic 1954 creature feature!
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Q5. The doghouse labeled 'Ripley' references which classic sci-fi film? Medium · 200 pts
- Alien
- Blade Runner
- 2001: A Space Odyssey
- Close Encounters
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Alien
Ripley was the tough heroine played by Sigourney Weaver in Alien!
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MORE ABOUT 'PLANET 51'
Welcome to Planet 51, where the aliens are green and the humans are the invaders! When American astronaut Captain Charles 'Chuck' Baker (Dwayne Johnson) lands on what he thinks is an uninhabited planet, he discovers a world populated by little green beings living an idyllic 1950s lifestyle. With help from his new friend Lem (Justin Long), a teenage alien who dreams of working at the planetarium, Chuck must avoid the paranoid General Grawl (Gary Oldman) and scientist Professor Kipple (John Cleese) while trying to return to his spaceship before it leaves without him. The film also features the voices of Jessica Biel as Neera and Seann William Scott as Skiff.
Directed by Jorge Blanco, Javier Abad, and Marcos Martínez, and featuring an all-star voice cast including Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Gary Oldman, and John Cleese, 'Planet 51' is a delightful animated adventure that turns the alien invasion story on its head. Join the intergalactic fun and test your knowledge of this charming sci-fi comedy with our incredibly fun free online trivia game!
Directed by Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones · Starring Dwayne Johnson, Justin Long, Jessica Biel
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