The official bi-weekly CLIPS trivia contest

[Brian in Mesa]

DVD: LEATHERHEADS DVD from Universal Home Entertainment

QUESTION: What was the first theatrical movie directed by George Clooney?

E-mail your answer by October 3, 2008, along with your mailing name and full address, including street, city, state and zip to: [email protected]

Leatherheads

Academy Award® winners* George Clooney and Renée Zellweger team up in this fun-filled comedy set against the beginnings of pro football. Dodge Connelly (Clooney), captain of a struggling squad of barroom brawlers, has only one hope to save his team: recruit college superstar Carter Rutherford (John Krasinski, The Office). But when a feisty reporter (Zellweger) starts snooping around, she turns the two teammates into instant rivals and kicks off a wild competition filled with hilarious screwball antics! Critics are cheering Leatherheads as “a real winner” (Claudia Puig, USA Today).

 

[Brian in Mesa]

LEATHERHEADS DVD contest

(ended October 3, 2008)

DVD TRIVIA QUESTION: What was the first theatrical movie directed by George Clooney?

CORRECT ANSWER to ended contest: "Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind"

WINNERS: Brenda Sarkkinen, Yacolt, WA

Gwen Romine, Osage City, KS

Clinton Robertson, DeRidder, LA

Victor Villa, Suisun City, CA

Angela Perry-Willard, Madison, WI

 

[Brian in Mesa]

DVD: SLEEPING BEAUTY 50th Anniversary DVD from Walt Disney Home Entertainment

QUESTION: "Sleeping Beauty" was the first Disney animated feature to be filmed in which widescreen format?

E-mail your answer by October 17, 2008, along with your mailing name and full address, including street, city, state and zip to: [email protected]

Sleeping Beauty

Awaken your senses to the majesty of Sleeping Beauty, Walt Disney's classic fairy tale. See more than you've ever seen before through the magic of state-of-the-art technology, and experience this groundbreaking film restored beyond its original brilliance, in the way Walt envisioned it -- pristine, beautiful, utterly breathtaking. Sleeping Beauty will transform your home into a fantastic world your family will want to experience again and again.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

SLEEPING BEAUTY 50th Anniversary Platinum Edition DVD contest

(ended October 17, 2008)

DVD TRIVIA QUESTION: "Sleeping Beauty" was the first Disney animated feature to be filmed in which widescreen format?

CORRECT ANSWER to ended contest: 70mm (Super Technirama 70)

WINNERS: Heather Semonick, Georgetown, IL

Gayle Watkins, Port Charlotte, FL

Eve Greene, North Charleston, SC

George Barksdale, Penacook, NH

Audrey Alexander, Phoenix, AZ

 

[Brian in Mesa]

DVD: THE INCREDIBLE HULK DVD from Universal Studios Home Entertainment

QUESTION: Which actor co-starred in the live-action Hulk TV series and played a security guard in both recent Hulk movies?

E-mail your answer by October 31, 2008, along with your mailing name and full address, including street, city, state and zip to: [email protected]

The Incredible Hulk

Academy Award® nominee Edward Norton stars as scientist Bruce Banner, a man who has been living in shadows, scouring the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers force him back to civilization, he finds himself coming face to face with his most formidable foe: the Abomination – a nightmarish beast of pure aggression whose powers match the Hulk’s own! Also starring Liv Tyler, Oscar® nominee Tim Roth, and Oscar® winner William Hurt, The Incredible Hulk is “steeped in action and spectacular special effects” (Claudia Puig, USA TODAY) and delivers a mind-blowing final showdown that can only be summed up with one word...INCREDIBLE!

 

[Brian in Mesa]

THE INCREDIBLE HULK DVD contest

(ended October 31, 2008)

DVD TRIVIA QUESTION: Which actor co-starred in the live-action Hulk TV series and played a security guard in both recent Hulk movies?

CORRECT ANSWER to ended contest: Lou Ferrigno

WINNERS: Miguel Arretche, Temple City, CA

Brandi Reynolds, Wahpeton, ND

Holly Coon, Wyoming, MI

Lisa Krueger, Midland, GA

Diana Gee, Chicago, IL

 

[Brian in Mesa]

DVD: TINKER BELL from Walt Disney Home Entertainment

QUESTION: Who was the real-life model for Tinker Bell in the 1953 animated classic "Peter Pan"?

E-mail your answer by November 14, 2008, along with your mailing name and full address, including street, city, state and zip to: [email protected]

Tinker Bell

Journey into the secret world of Pixie Hollow and hear Tinker Bell speak for the very first time as the astonishing story of Disney's most famous fairy is finally revealed in the all-new motion picture Tinker Bell. Have you ever wondered how nature gets its glow -- who gives it light and color as the seasons come and go? Enter a land of adventure and mystery as Tinker Bell and her four best fairy friends turn winter into spring and, with the power of faith, trust and a little bit of pixie dust, learn the importance of being true to yourself. Overflowing with fun and imagination, this all-new film is a celebration of the beloved fairy and her first motion picture. Experience this amazing tale bound to delight the entire family.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

TINKER BELL DVD contest

(ended November 14, 2008)

DVD TRIVIA QUESTION: Who was the real-life model for Tinker Bell in the 1953 animated classic "Peter Pan"?

CORRECT ANSWER to ended contest: Margaret Kerry

WINNERS: Philip Halter, Jackson, MO

SPC Patricia Noonan, Camp Anaconda 259th CSSB

Kim Miller, Chagrin Falls, OH

Anna R. Zaniewski, West Seneca, NY

Tara Schils, Miami, FL

 

[Brian in Mesa]

DVD: WALL-E 3- DISC SPECIAL EDITION from Walt Disney Home Entertainment

QUESTION: What does the acronym WALL-E stand for?

E-mail your answer by November 28, 2008, along with your mailing name and full address, including street, city, state and zip to: [email protected]

Wall-E

The highly acclaimed director of FINDING NEMO and the creative storytellers behind CARS and RATATOUILLE transport you to a galaxy not so far away for a new cosmic comedy adventure about a determined robot named WALL-E. After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, the curious and lovable WALL-E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. Join them and a hilarious cast of characters on a fantastic journey across the universe. Transport yourself to a fascinating new world with Disney-Pixar's latest adventure, now even more astonishing on DVD and loaded with bonus features, including the exclusive animated short film BURN-E. WALL-E is a film your family will want to enjoy over and over again.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

WALL-E DVD contest

(ended November 28, 2008)

DVD TRIVIA QUESTION: What does the acronym WALL-E stand for?

CORRECT ANSWER to ended contest: Waste Allocation Load Lifter-Earth Class

WINNERS: Trish Rucker, Decatur, GA

Virginia Villa, San Francisco, CA

Melissa Maringer, Marblehead, OH

Teresa Balderas, Malvern, AR

Rick Bunnell, Rockaway, NJ

 

[Brian in Mesa]

DVD: MAMMA MIA! THE MOVIE from Universal Home Entertainment

QUESTION: In which 1983 film did Meryl Streep sing "Amazing Grace"?

E-mail your answer by December 12, 2008, along with your mailing name and full address, including street, city, state and zip to: [email protected]

MAMMA MIA! THE MOVIE

MAMMA MIA! THE MOVIE is the cheerful musical tale of Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), a young woman living on a picturesque Greek island with her mother, Donna (Meryl Streep). About to be married, Sophie has just one wish to make her wedding perfect: to have her father walk her down the aisle. Now she just has to find out who he is. Join the music, laughter and lighthearted fun of the irresistibly charming MAMMA MIA! THE MOVIE. Academy Award® winner Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast including Pierce Brosnan, Stellan Skarsgård, Colin Firth, Julie Walters and Christine Baranski, as well as up-and-comers Seyfried and Dominic Cooper in this musical celebration of mothers, daughters and fathers, true loves lost and new ones found. Based on the Broadway smash hit and filled with the beloved songs of ABBA, it’s a feel-good experience that will have audiences singing and dancing over and over.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

MAMMA MIA! THE MOVIE DVD contest

(ended December 12, 2008)

DVD TRIVIA QUESTION: In which 1983 film did Meryl Streep sing "Amazing Grace"?

CORRECT ANSWER to ended contest: "Silkwood"

WINNERS: Charlene Kuser, Spotsylvania, VA

Leon Durham, Greeley, CO

Sandy Okstad, Ely, MN

Ruth Hill, Steger, IL

Rhonda Laney, Fairview, UT

 

[Brian in Mesa]

DVD: AN AMERICAN CAROL from Vivendi Entertainment

QUESTION: David Zucker co-created what 1982 television series?

E-mail your answer by December 26, 2008, along with your mailing name and full address, including street, city, state and zip to: [email protected]

An American Carol

From David Zucker, the director of "The Naked Gun" and "Airplane!" comes a bare-knuckle comedy where no one is safe from the onslaught of lunacy. When obnoxious Hollywood director Michael Malone organizes a "Ban the 4th of July" campaign, his efforts are upended by a gang of spirits from America's past. Zucker roasts a herd of sacred cows in this latest parody featuring an all-star cast including: Kevin Farley (Monk, Curb Your Enthusiasm), Kelsey Grammer (Frasier, Swing Vote), Trace Adkins (Celebrity Apprentice, Trailer Park of Terror), Leslie Nielsen (Superhero Movie, The Naked Gun), Dennis Hopper (Swing Vote, Speed), James Woods (Shark, Scary Movie 2) and Jon Voight (National Treasure: Book of Secrets).

 

[Brian in Mesa]

AN AMERICAN CAROL DVD contest

(ended December 26, 2008)

DVD TRIVIA QUESTION: David Zucker co-created what 1982 television series?

CORRECT ANSWER to ended contest: "Police Squad!"

WINNERS: Steve Oswald, San Antonio, TX

Bill Marguccio, New Brunswick, NJ

Ron Miller, Fair Haven, MI

Evelyn Damptey, Centreville, VA

Henria Oropeza, Casa Grande, AZ

 

[Brian in Mesa]

DVD: SWING VOTE from Touchstone Home Entertainment

QUESTION: In what 1983 classic film were Kevin Costner's flashback scenes deleted?

E-mail your answer by January 9, 2009, along with your mailing name and full address, including street, city, state and zip to: [email protected]

SWING VOTE

Kevin Costner stars in SWING VOTE, a clever, feel-good "landslide comedy winner. So funny and inspiring, you'll stand up and cheer!" (Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com). Bud Johnson's an ordinary dad drifting through life, caring about nothing except his overachieving daugther Molly. Trying to encourage him to get involved, Molly accidentally sets off a chain of events on Election Day that ends with the presidential race coming down to one vote -- Bud's. Comedic chaos ensues as Kelsey Grammer, Dennis Hopper, Nathan Lane, Stanley Tucci and George Lopez give all-star support in a witty and uplifting film.

 

[Bada0Bing]

DVD: SWING VOTE from Touchstone Home Entertainment

QUESTION: In what 1983 classic film were Kevin Costner's flashback scenes deleted?

E-mail your answer by January 9, 2009, along with your mailing name and full address, including street, city, state and zip to: [email protected]

SWING VOTE

Kevin Costner stars in SWING VOTE, a clever, feel-good "landslide comedy winner. So funny and inspiring, you'll stand up and cheer!" (Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com). Bud Johnson's an ordinary dad drifting through life, caring about nothing except his overachieving daugther Molly. Trying to encourage him to get involved, Molly accidentally sets off a chain of events on Election Day that ends with the presidential race coming down to one vote -- Bud's. Comedic chaos ensues as Kelsey Grammer, Dennis Hopper, Nathan Lane, Stanley Tucci and George Lopez give all-star support in a witty and uplifting film.

Even Linderbee knows the answer to that one.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

SWING VOTE DVD contest

(ended January 9, 2009)

DVD TRIVIA QUESTION: In what 1983 classic film were Kevin Costner's flashback scenes deleted?

CORRECT ANSWER to ended contest: "The Big Chill"

WINNERS: Peggy Gorman, Preston, CT

Debbie Dorsett, Flagstaff, AZ

Bob Barton, West Valley City, UT

Judy Burroughs, Reno, NV

Kathy Giannone, West Henrietta, NY

 

[Brian in Mesa]

DVD: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: THE MAN AND HIS JOURNEY from Vivendi Entertainment

QUESTION: Narrator Blair Underwood made his big screen acting debut in which 1985 motion picture?

E-mail your answer by January 23, 2009, along with your mailing name and full address, including street, city, state and zip to: [email protected]

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: THE MAN AND HIS JOURNEY from Vivendi Entertainment

Share the incredible, inspirational story of President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. See how one man inspired us with the refrain - "Yes We Can!" The DVD features exclusive election night footage from Chicago where Barack Obama accepted the nomination to be President of the United States. This truly compelling American story of hope and determination is narrated by 4-time NAACP Image Award winning and Golden Globe nominated actor Blair Underwood, and features exclusive interviews with Martin Luther King III, George Lopez, Hill Harper, Roland Martin, Linda Johnson Rice, Congressman Jesse Jackson as well as other prominent national personalities in the fields of Politics, Entertainment, Religion, Business and Academia. 'Journey' also features a previously unreleased original song composed and performed by multi-talented Grammy nominated recording artist Brian McKnight. The song, fittingly titled "Yes We Can!" was inspired by President Elect Obama's historic victory. In this defining moment, America has proven once again that her story is constantly evolving towards greater freedom and justice for all.

 

[Linderbee]

Even Linderbee knows the answer to that one.

You're right, I did! Love that movie; love the soundtrack even more.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: THE MAN AND HIS JOURNEY DVD contest

(ended January 23, 2009)

DVD TRIVIA QUESTION: Narrator Blair Underwood made his big screen acting debut in which 1985 motion picture?

CORRECT ANSWER to ended contest: "Krush Groove"

WINNERS: Katy Miller, Hidden Valley Lake, CA

Michelle Scurlock, Conway, MO

Rachael Grillo, Howard Beach, NY

Michael Strickland, Smithfield, NC

Melady Duran, Waipahu, HI

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Oops - in all of the excitement (SBXLIII) - I missed one contest.

Here's the latest...

 

[Brian in Mesa]

DVD: Burn After Reading from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

QUESTION: What 2000 Coen Brothers movie also starred George Clooney?

E-mail your answer by February 27, 2009, along with your mailing name and full address, including street, city, state and zip to: [email protected]

Burn After Reading

An all-star cast, including George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton and John Malkovich, come together in this outrageous spy comedy about murder, blackmail, sex addiction and physical fitness! When a disc filled with some of the CIA's most irrelevant secrets gets in the hands of two determined, but dim-witted, gym employees, the duo are intent on exploiting their find. But since blackmail is a trade better left for the experts, events soon spiral out of everyone's and anyone's control, resulting in a non-stop series of hilarious encounters!

 

[Brian in Mesa]

BURN AFTER READING DVD contest

(ended February 27, 2009)

DVD TRIVIA QUESTION: What 2000 Coen Brothers movie also starred George Clooney?

CORRECT ANSWER to ended contest: "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"

WINNERS: Timothy Selig, Appleton, WI

Anne Gallick, Fort Worth, TX

Margaret Peskoff, Berwyn, IL

Andrew Gordon, Reminderville, OH

Sagrario Vigil, Los Angeles, CA

 

[Brian in Mesa]

DVD: BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA from Walt Disney Home Entertainment.

QUESTION: Jamie Lee Curtis also had a lead role in which 2003 live-action Disney comedy?

E-mail your answer by March 20, 2009, along with your mailing name and full address, including street, city, state and zip to: [email protected]

Beverly Hills Chihuahua

Get ready for a hilarious fun-filled adventure starring Chloe (voiced by Drew Barrymore), wealthy Viv's (Jamie Lee Curtis) diamond-clad ultra-pampered Beverly Hills Chihuahua who gets lost while on vacation in Mexico. Papi (voiced by George Lopez), an amusing Chihuahua who's crazy about Chloe, springs into action and heads south of the border to rescue her, while Chloe gets help from Delgado (voiced by Andy Garcia), her newfound friend and self-appointed protector. BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA from Walt Disney Pictures is a heartwarming and outrageously funny tale proving once again that good things do come in small packages. It's a real treat for the whole family.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA DVD contest

(ended March 20, 2009)

DVD TRIVIA QUESTION: Jamie Lee Curtis had a lead role in which 2003 live-action Disney comedy?

CORRECT ANSWER to ended contest: "Freaky Friday"

WINNERS: Sheila Jane Henigar, Bristol, VA

Claudia Mcgee, Bella Vista, AR

Kathleen Gereg, Lakewood Ranch, FL

Pat Connors, Alton, NH

Forrest Lee, Columbia, MO