REVISIONFilm Studies questions

Deadpool & Ex Machina

Shannon Clarke

DeadpoolQuestion1

Why was Tim Miller chosen to direct Deadpool?

A) He has experience in directing

B) He has technical expertise

C) He has an established reputation

D) He previously directed three of the X-Men films

DeadpoolQuestion2

When was the Deadpool leaked footage released and what did this cause?

A) July 2014

B) May 2015

C) August 2014

D) December 2015

DeadpoolQuestion 3

Is Deadpool the…

A) Sixth instalment of the X-Men series?

B) Seventh instalment of the X-Men series?

C) Eighth instalment of the X-Men series?

D) Ninth instalment of the X-Men series?

DeadpoolQuestion 4

How many cinemas was Deadpool released in the US, and how many of them were IMAX cinemas?

A) 2,000 cinemas, 271 IMAX cinemas

B) 2,839 cinemas, 568 IMAX cinemas

C) 2,975 cinemas, 374 IMAX cinemas

D) 1,975 cinemas, 568 IMAX cinemas

DeadpoolQuestion 5

When and where did the Deadpool film makes its world premiere?

A) July 12th 2015, San Diego Comic-Con

B) March 23rd 2015, SXSW Festival

C) February 8th 2016, Grand Rex in Paris

D) February 14th 2016, London

Ex MachinaQuestion 6

Who picked up domestic/distribution rights in the US?

A) A24

B) Blur Studios

C) Universal

D) 20th Century Fox

Ex MachinaQuestion 7

What percentage did the market share increase to for UK independent films (in 2014)?

A) 13%

B) 22%

C) 20%

D) 16%

Ex MachinaQuestion 8

Filming parts of the film in the UK meant the film could…

A) Save money on travelling?

B) Apply for Film Tax Relief?

C) Appeal to a wider audience?

D) Appeal to a cinephile audience?

Ex MachinaQuestion 9

How many points must a film score out of to qualify as a British film??

A) 18/35

B) 18/40

C) 20/35

D) 17/35

Ex MachinaQuestion 10

How many screens was Ex Machina released on in the UK?

A) 568

B) 442

C) 716

D) 2000