Movie Marketing & Social Media
Theater vs. Streaming
Hollywood History
Global & Independent Films
Movie Technology
100

What 2023 cultural phenomenon saw two very different movies marketed together on social media?

"Barbenheimer"

100

True or False — Movies released directly to streaming are always considered inferior to theater releases.

False

100

Which inventor tried to control early film production with the “Trust”?

Thomas Edison

100

Name one non-English film that became globally popular

Answers vary: Parasite, Slumdog Millionaire, Roma

100

True or False — Digital projectors always degrade after repeated screenings, just like film reels.

False

200

This actor became the highest-grossing lead actor of all time following the success of 2025's Jurassic World Rebirth

Scarlette Johansson

200

During COVID-19 lockdowns, which major industry shift took place?

The rise of streaming-first and simultaneous releases

200

What technology shift is shown in Singin’ in the Rain?

The transition from silent films to “talkies” (talking films)

200

Name one A24 Film

Answers Vary: Pearl, Hereditary, Moonlight, The Iron Claw

200

What is one major benefit of digital cameras over film reels?

Longer takes

300

Which app is most known for short, viral videos used in modern film marketing?

TikTok 

300

What company is known for releasing many original movies straight to streaming?

Netflix

300

What movie musical earned the highest-grossing world wide?

The Lion King (2019)

300

What alternative indie festival started across the street from Sundance?

Slamdance

300

What is the name of the editing company that bought George Lucas’s digital editing technology?

Avid

400

Which 1999 horror movie became famous for using fake “found footage” marketing?

The Blair Witch Project

400

What is the name of the subscription program that lets members see multiple movies per month at AMC theaters?

AMC Stubs A-List

400

Which 1950 classic critiques Hollywood’s treatment of aging stars and its shift to sound films?

Sunset Boulevard 

400

What country produced Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Babel?

Mexico

400

Compared to film, how much cheaper was digital tape per foot?

1.5 cents vs. $1

500

What term describes fans creating online buzz that makes a movie trend without paid ads?

Viral Marketing

500

What term describes when a movie comes out in theaters and on streaming at the same time?

Simultaneous release

500

What was Robert Redford’s festival that boosted indie films?

Sundance Film Festival

500

What university publishes an annual Entertainment and Media Diversity Report?

UCLA

500

What fan event allowed fans to officially create Star Wars content?

Star Wars Fan Awards