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"May the schwartz be with you," is a tagline for this 1987 American comedy, which parodies a number of sci-fi franchises, including Star Wars, Star Trek, Alien, and the Planet of the Apes.
What is Spaceballs?
100
The titular character of this series of graphic novels, falls in love with American delivery girl Ramona Flowers, but must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her.
Who is Scott Pilgrim?
100
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman star in this series from the BBC; a re-imagining of the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, set in contemporary London.
What is Sherlock?
100
Miles Prower, a flying fox who is Sonic the Hedgehog's best friend, is more commonly known by this nickname.
What is Tails?
100
Every July, thousands of fans make the pilgrimage to Southern California for this multi-genre entertainment event that has been held in San Diego for over 40 years.
What is San Diego Comic-Con?
200
An unprecedented partnership between Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures resulted in this character making his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in 2016's Captain America: Civil War.
Who is Spider-Man?
200
Although credited as the "First Avenger" in his cinematic debut, this Marvel hero was not a founding member of the group in The Avengers #1, published in September, 1963.
Who is Captain America?
200
This fantasy horror series follows the Winchester brothers as they hunt demons, ghosts, monsters, and other evil creatures.
What is Supernatural?
200
The protagonist of the Halo video game franchise.
Who is the Master Chief?
200
This Broadway musical is the "The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz."
What is Wicked?
300
The only characters to appear in every Star Wars cinematic feature film.
Who are C-3PO and R2-D2?
300
This DC character, formerly known as Captain Marvel, is the alter ego of Billy Batson, a boy who can transform himself into an adult superhero by speaking a magic word.
Who is Shazam?
300
The CW series The Flash is set in this fictional city.
What is Central City?
300
This classic arcade video game character was originally going to be named Puck-Man, but the developers had a feeling that could go badly in the hands of arcade vandals.
Who is Pac-Man?
300
This 1982 geek anthem from English musician Thomas Dolby features the repeated interjection of "Science!" from the late British scientist and TV presenter Magnus Pyke.
What is "She Blinded Me with Science?"
400
The tagline for this 1982 science fiction film from Walt Disney Productions reads, "A world inside the computer where man has never been. Never before now."
What is Tron?
400
A well-meaning half-demon who works against dark forces as an agent for the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (BPRD).
Who is Hellboy?
400
Later this year, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist, will team up in this Netflix mini-series.
What is The Defenders?
400
In one of the greatest twists in video game history, the protagonist of this 1986 Nintendo classic is revealed to be female after having been well disguised under a suit of heavy armor for the entire game.
What is Metroid?
400
Making it's Broadway debut in 2012, this Disney musical was based on the 1992 musical film of the same name, which in turn was inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City.
What is Newsies?
500
This 2006 film, starring Natalie Portman, adapts Alan Moore's popular graphic novel of the same name,
What is V for Vendetta?
500
This 2011 dystopian science-fiction novel follows the adventures of Wade Watts in the virtual utopia known as the OASIS. A film adaptation, directed by Steven Spielberg, is scheduled to be released in 2018.
What is Ready Player One?
500
The name of the craft that the Doctor uses to travel through time and space in the BBC series Doctor Who?
What is the TARDIS?
500
This wireless communication protocol was named after a 10th century Scandinavian king who, according to legend, was so fond of blueberries that they stained his teeth.
What is Bluetooth?
500
The highest grossing Broadway musical of all time.
What is The Lion King?