Fictional Worlds & Franchises
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This viking town battles dragons and learns that they're more than pests -- they're friends, too.

What is Berk from How To Train Your Dragon?

100

This director is often known as the "Master of Suspense" because of his famous black-and-white films that helped shaped the thriller genre.

Who is Alfred Hitchcock?

100

This composer created some of the most recognizable pieces in our lifetime, including the theme music for the Olympic Games on NBC, and franchises such as Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park.

Who is John Williams?

100

The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit franchises were filmed in this island country.

What is New Zealand?

200

This movie takes us to early 1900s New York City, where the wizarding world is exposed to an evil they have yet to experience.

What is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?

200

Since beginning his film-making career, this director has stated that he will retire after making his tenth film. 

Who is Quentin Tarantino?

200

German by birth, this composer doesn't actually know how to read music but has created some of the most epic scores in cinema. Also, Lindsay's favorite!

Who is Hans Zimmer?

200

This Harry Potter actor is now playing the role of his on-screen father on Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Who is Tom Felton?

300

This world is mined for its valuable mineral unobtanium, inhabited by a culture as bright and beautiful as the bioluminescent foliage. 

What is Pandora from Avatar?

300

This director, producer, and screenwriter does nothing short of epic, creating mind-bending worlds that challenge the viewer's reality and existence.

Who is Christopher Nolan?
300

You know the Marvel MCU theme because of this composer.

Who is Alan Silvestri?

300

The famous fountain and city homes from the Friends themed title sequence is also the home of what cult-classic Halloween movie?

What is Hocus Pocus?

400

This desert planet was created by Frank Herbert and features subterranean creatures whose larvae produce melange, which makes interstellar travel possible.

What is Arrakis from Dune?

400

Specializing in bildungsroman (coming-of-age), this director and writer tugs on our nostalgia with movies like Lady Bird and Little Women

Who is Greta Gerwig?

400

This composer died in a plane crash in 2015, and is most-remembered for the scores from Titanic, Avatar, and Braveheart.

Who is James Horner?

400

The footsteps of this movie's famous impending attack were captured using guitar strings and a cup of water. 

What is Jurassic Park?

500

Home to the Nova Corp, a powerful peacekeeping military force, and capital to the Nova Empire, which was saved from attempted destruction at the hands of the villain Ronan.

What is Xandar from Guardians of the Galaxy?

500

First appearing as Opie Taylor in The Andy Griffith Show, this director passed down his cinematography skills to his daughter, who is also a prominent female filmmaker.

Who is Ron Howard?

500

Formerly lead singer of the band Oingo Boingo, this composer has worked on 16 Tim Burton films.

Who is Danny Elfman?

500

This Japanese animation studio was made famous by co-founder and filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, featuring creations such as Kiki's Delivery Service and Spirited Away

What is Studio Ghibli?

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