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This British author, philanthropist, film producer, television producer, and screenwriter is best known for writing the Harry Potter fantasy series, which have won multiple awards and sold more than 500 million copies.
Who is J.K. Rowling
The Scorpions formed in this country.
What is Germany
A 1989 Ted Kotcheff Film: "He may be dead but he’s the life of the party."
What is Weekend At Bernies
Formed in 1993, this French Duo recorded the soundtrack to the 2010 movie TRON: Legacy.
Who is Daft Punk.
THE THONG SONG (2000 at #3) & INCOMPLETE (2000 at #1)
Who is SISQO
(2014-2018) Showtime - Frank Gallagher
Who is William H. Macy / Shameless
Johnny Depp portrayed the "Mad Hatter" in the movie adaptation of this author's novel, Alice in Wonderland.
Who is Lewis Carroll
On “Seinfeld”, Jerry and his girlfriend were caught making out in a theater during this movie drama.
What is Schindler's List
A 2000 Christopher Nolan Film: "Some memories are best forgotten."
What is Memento
Before he was spending his time as a Chef, this deep vocalled musician recorded the theme song and soundtrack to the 1971 movie Shaft.
Who is Isaac Hayes
TAKE ON ME (1985 at #1) & THE SUN ALWAYS SHINES ON TV (1985 at #20)
Who is A-HA
(2018-2020) Netflix - Martin "Marty" Byrde
Who is Jason Bateman / Ozark
Tom Cruise took on a lead role in the 2005 film War of the Worlds, which was based on the novel of the same name written by this man.
Who is H.G. Wells
The movie Halloween takes place in this midwestern town.
What is Haddonfield, Illinois
A 2006 Guillermo Del Toro Film: "Innocence Has A Power Evil Cannot Imagine."
What is Pan's Labrynth
In 1988, Director Martin Scorsese knew he needed a boost for the muscial score for the "The Last Temptation of Christ," recruiting this musician from Genesis to write all of the music.
Who is Peter Gabriel
I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU (1995 at # 17) & JUST THE WAY IT IS BABY (1990 at #14)
Who are THE REMBRANDTS
(2003-2010; 3 Time Winner ) USA - Adrian Monk
Who is Tony Shalhoub / Monk
This son of a famous comedy director saw his novel, World War Z, converted to the big screen in 2013 starring Brad Pitt. It wasn't the most faithful adaptation ever made...
Who is Max Brooks
This final line of the film Casablanca was spoken by nightclub owner Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) to collaborationist police boss Captain Louis Renault (Claude Rains) as they leave vanquished Morocco to join the Free French army in West Africa.
What is “Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."
1994 James Cameron Film: ""When he said I do he never said what he did."
What is True Lies
Director David Fincher has a great working relationship with Atticus Ross and this songwriter, helping the director with the musical scores for The Social Network (Winning an Academy Award), The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, and Gone Girl.
Who is Trent Reznor
SAFETY DANCE (1983 at #3) & POP GOES THE WORLD (1987 at #20)
Who are MEN WITHOUT HATS
(2015-2017; 2 Time Winner) Amazon - Maura Pfefferman
Who is Jeffrey Tambor / Transparent
This writer has seen several of his tales recently converted to the screen such as: Good Omens (on Amazon Prime), American Gods (on Starz), and Lucifer (on Fox / Netflix).
Who is Neil Gaiman
Nicknamed "The Man of a Thousand Voices", he became known for his work in animation as the voices of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and most of the other characters from the Looney Tunes.
Who is Mel Blanc
2004 Paul W.S. Anderson Film: "Whoever Wins….We Lose"
What is Alien v. Predator
When this man wasn't busy rocking on the guitar or performing at Live Aid, he was helping Rob Reiner by writing the music for the 1987 Movie The Princess Bride.
Who is Mark Knopfler
RADAR LOVE (1973 at #13) & TWILIGHT ZONE (1982 at #10)
Who is GOLDEN EARRING
(2002 & 2003) HBO - Nate Fisher
Who is Peter Krause / Six Feet Under
It may have been fake news that Marlon Brando was so difficult on the set of Apocalypse Now, he made Francis Ford Coppola read him Heart of Darkness by this author.
Who is Joseph Conrad
In the Alien Franchise, these 4 actors have played roles as Androids. (Ash, Bishop, Call, David/Walter)
Who are Ian Holm, Lance Henrickson, Winona Ryder, and Michael Fassbender
A 1992 Jonathan Lynn Film: "A comedy of trial and error."
What is My Cousin Vinny
In 1986, Stephen King made his directorial debut with Maximum Overdrive, starring Emilio Esteves fighting for survival against living trucks. The soundtrack was written entirely by this band whom King has referred to as “the best rock and blues band of all time”
Who is AC/DC
LOVE SONG (1989 at #10) & SIGNS (1991 at #8)
Who is TESLA
(2004 Post-Humously Nominated) ABC - Paul Hennessy
Who is John Ritter / 8 Simple Rules
This man's novel titled "Roots: The Saga of an American Family" became a massive success as an ABC TV Mini-series in 1977; earning 37 Primetime Emmy Nominations and Winning 9.
Who is Alex Haley
This 1973 Album, 2nd Released by the band, is the only instance where they are referred to as "THE Blue Oyster Cult"
What is Tyranny and Mutation
A 1992 Robert Mandel Film: "Just because you were accepted doesn't mean you belong."
What is School Ties
This man has more musical hits for film and television that he did with his band Devo. writing the music to Rugrats, Crash Bandicoot, and The Royal Tennenbaums, among many others.
Who is Mark Mothersbaugh
(I JUST) DIED IN YOUR ARMS TONIGHT (1986 at #1) & I'VE BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE (1987 at #9)
Who is CUTTING CREW
(2011) FX - Raylan Givens
Who is Timothy Olyphant / Justified