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Oddly enough, the three members remaining at the end of the film were the first to die off stage. Unlike the American remake most of the titular characters do not know each other with the exception of Kambei and Shichiroji. A Bug’s Life, Star Trek: Insurrection, Oceans 11, and a more famous American Western starring Charles Bronson are all films that borrow a common plot device from, FTP, what numerically titled film by Akira Kurosawa.

The Seven Samurai

>>>> I like this movie. Its cool. The question should've prolly been longer.

This film was released in the Czech Republic in 2001, sixty years after its release in the United States. The writing staff of The Simpsons has stated many times that if you took all the scenes in The Simpsons referencing this film you would have the entire film. Such references include Sideshow Bob giving his acceptance speech in front of a large portrait of himself and an episode titled “Rosebud”. FTP, name this venerable American movie starring Orson Welles.

Citizen Kane

>>>> I can understand that they didn't use this question. It did suck

Despite appearing in the film the songs “Semi-Charmed Life” and “Flagpole Sitta” were not included on the soundtrack. The soundtrack did include such songs as “Sway” and “Mutt”. The latter was by a band that appeared in the film during a scene were a main character inadvertently broadcasts a very intimate moment over the internet. During that moment Jim prematurely ejaculates twice, ruining his chances with Nadia and forcing him to take Michelle to the prom. They ultimately hook-up despite Jim’s relation with a namesake baked-good. FTP, name this 1999 teen comedy that shares its name with the most famous single by Don McLean.

American Pie

>>>> Now there was nothing wrong with this question. I don't quite know why they didn't use it.

The life and times of Vince Vaughn. Answer these questions, FTPE 1. Vaughn played Nick Van Owen in this 1997 Spielberg blockbuster
The Lost World: Jurassic Park 2. Vaughn played Jeremy Grey in this 2005 comedy.
Wedding Crashers
3. Vaughn’s breakthrough performance was in this 1996 comedy about a group of friends who idolize the Rat Pack.
Swingers

>>>> Vince Vaughn was mentioned earlier in the tourney, but there isn't anything wrong with this question.

As of May 5th this film was rated 110th out of the top 250 films of all time on imdb, a large distance away from the number nine and number twelve of its prequels. For ten points--
1. Name this 1983 sci-fi blockbuster.
Return of the Jedi
2. Return of the Jedi was known as this during its production, to cut costs and disguise its filming from the general public.
Blue Harvest
3. This director of Eye of the Needle and Jagged Edge directed most of Return of the Jedi.
Richard Marquand

>>>> Not used for some reason.

For ten points each-- name these movies set in Antarctica.
1. Kurt Russel played R.J. MacReady in this 1982 film based on a similarly titled 1951 film.
The Thing
2. In this 2004 film a large pyramid under Antarctic ice is found to contain the queen of an alien species. The movie climaxes when Alexa and an extraterrestrial hunter square off against that alien Queen.
Alien vs Predator
3. Samuel L. Jackson narrarates this 2007 parody of a 2005 film. Bob Saget and Lewis Black also lend their voices.
Farce of the Penguins

>>>> Pretty uninspiried but there wasn't really anything wrong with it.

Movies he has starred in include Make-Out King of Montana, Cry Yuma, Calling all Quakers, and The Revenge of Abe Lincoln. TV series he starred in include Buck Henderson, Union Buster, American’s Funniest Tornados, and Son of Sanford and Son. He is probably best known for the Broadway musical Stop the Planet of the Apes, I Want to Get Off! and educational films including The Half-Assed Approach to Foundation Repair. FTP, name this Phil Hartman voiced celebrity that you may remember from such shows as The Simpsons.

Troy McClure

>>>> A bit easy, but certaintly a fun question

Geographical inconsistencies in this series include the presence of deserts and mountains in Gainesville, Florida. Scenes on highways were filmed in an unopened part of I-210 in Rialto, California while the Ambassador Auditorium was used for scenes at the Kennedy Space Center. Nathan Fillion, former star of Firefly and Serenity, played Alex Tully a landscaper participating to reveal information about his kidnapped wife. Described as “"a secret, illegal, underground road race can be anything from Cannonball Run to The Game to North by Northwest to Magnolia-on-wheels.” was, FTP, what now-cancelled Fox-Drama.

Drive

>>>> I guess no one on their staff liked this show either.

The first season begins with the image of a Kybuck carrying a prominent general into battle on an unknown planet and the third season was based on the novel Labyrinth of Evil. This series won an Emmy for “Outstanding Animated Program” and received generally positive reviews. Some critics considered it better than the two movies it succeeded though some fans did not enjoy Genndy Tartakovsky’s animation. For 10 points, name this animated series, set between Episodes 2 and 3, that focused on the namesake conflict and Anakin’s descent into darkness.

Star Wars: Clone Wars

>>>> Thats a solid question right there. Though two Star Wars references may have been a bit much (though there were no SW questions at the tournament!)

VH1 Reality series, FTPE. 1. This most “successful” reality series on VH1 puts a bunch of B-list celebrities in a house. Alums include Vince Neil and Vanilla Ice.
The Surreal Life
2. This series focused on Jerry Hall’s search for a boy toy. Contestants included Seth, Anwar, and Austen. \
Kept
3. Alums of this series include Ralphie May, Wendy Kaufman, and Gary Busey.
Celebrity Fit Club

>>>> Easy 20 points, difficult 30.

For ten points each, name these prolific episodes from Star Trek: The Original Series.
1. Perhaps the most well known episode of Star Trek is this episode which concerns the crews’ attempts to deal with animals whose only purpose in life is to eat and reproduce.
The Trouble with Tribbles
2. Gene Roddenbery used footage from the “The Cage” to create this first two-part episode concerning the fate of Captain Pike.
The Menagerie
3. This final episode of the first season won the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation. The Guardian did not appear later in the original series but has appeared in the animated series and the fan-made Star Trek: New Voyages.
The City on the Edge of Forever

>>>> A little somthing for Tressler. I was dissapointed it didn't come up. I am proud of this question

Late night Comedy Central used to be made up of a series of cancelled cartoons. FTPE identify some of those shows from characters.
1. Bob Bastard, The World’s Smartest Garbageman, Asok, and Alice.
Dilbert
2. Nitz, Rocko, Cal, and Gimpy
Undergrads
3. Jeremy Hawke, Doris, Duke Phillips, and Jay Sherman
The Critic

>>>> This is a meh question