The game's score was composed by Toru Minegishi and Asuka Ohta, with series regular Koji Kondo serving as the sound supervisor. Minegishi took charge of composition and sound design in Twilight Princess, providing all field and dungeon music under the supervision of Kondo. For the trailers, three pieces were written by different composers, two of which were created by Mahito Yokota and Kondo. Michiru Ōshima created orchestral arrangements for the three compositions, later to be performed by an ensemble conducted by Yasuzo Takemoto. Kondo's piece was later chosen as music for the E3 2005 trailer and for the demo movie after the game's title screen.

Who wrote the music for Twilight Princess?

Toru Minegishi and Asuka Ohta

Who was in charge of overseeing audio production?

Koji Kondo

Who worked adapting the score for performance by an orchestra?

Michiru Ōshima

Who wrote the music used in the game's trailer and demo?

Koji Kondo

Who created orchestral arrangements for the game?

Michiru Ōshima

Who was to conduct the ensemble that would perform the pieces?

Yasuzo Takemoto

Who wrote the music for Twilight Kondo?

I'm not sure.

Who was in charge of overseeing trailer production?

I'm not sure.

Who worked adapting the score for performance by the game's title screen?

I'm not sure.

Who wrote the music used in the games trailer and title screen?

I'm not sure.

Who was to conduct the ensemble that would supervise the title screen?

I'm not sure.


Media requests at the trade show prompted Kondo to consider using orchestral music for the other tracks in the game as well, a notion reinforced by his preference for live instruments. He originally envisioned a full 50-person orchestra for action sequences and a string quartet for more "lyrical moments", though the final product used sequenced music instead. Kondo later cited the lack of interactivity that comes with orchestral music as one of the main reasons for the decision. Both six- and seven-track versions of the game's soundtrack were released on November 19, 2006, as part of a Nintendo Power promotion and bundled with replicas of the Master Sword and the Hylian Shield.

What kind of instruments are favored by Kondo?

live

How many people would be in the orchestra Kondo imagined using for the soundtrack?

When was the soundtrack of Twilight Princess made available?

November 19, 2006

Which publication was associated with the soundtrack release?

Nintendo Power

Who made the requests for Kondo to use orchestral music throughout the game?

Media

When were track versions of the game's sountrack released?

November 19, 2006

What were replicas of the Master Sword and Hylian Shield bundled with?

soundtrack

What kind of instruments are favored by Hylian?

I'm not sure.

How many people would be in the orchestra Hylian imagined using for the soundtrack?

I'm not sure.

When was the soundtrack of Hylian made available?

I'm not sure.

Which publication was associated with the media requests?

I'm not sure.

What were replicas of the media requests bundled with?

I'm not sure.


Following the discovery of a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Wii version of Twilight Princess, an exploit known as the "Twilight Hack" was developed, allowing the execution of custom code from a Secure Digital (SD) card on the console. A properly designed save file would cause the game to load unsigned code, which could include Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) programs and homebrew Wii applications. Versions 3.3 and 3.4 of the Wii Menu prevented copying exploited save files onto the console until circumvention methods were discovered, and version 4.0 of the Wii Menu patched the vulnerability.

What kind of error was found in Twilight Princess for Wii?

buffer overflow vulnerability

What does ELF stand for?

Executable and Linkable Format

Which issue of the Wii Menu fixed the issue with Twilight Princess?

What was the name of the hack discovered?

Twilight Hack

What versions of the Wii Menu prevented copying the exploited files?

3.3 and 3.4

What version of the Wii patched the hack vulnerability?

What kind of error was found in Twilight Princess for SD?

I'm not sure.

What does Wii mean?

I'm not sure.

Which issue of the Wii Menu fixed the issue with the Wii Menu?

I'm not sure.

What was the name of the console discovered?

I'm not sure.

What version of ELF patched the hack vulnerability?

I'm not sure.


A high-definition remaster of the game, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, is being developed by Tantalus Media for the Wii U. Officially announced during a Nintendo Direct presentation on November 12, 2015, it features enhanced graphics and Amiibo functionality. The game will be released in North America and Europe on March 4, 2016; in Australia on March 5, 2016; and in Japan on March 10, 2016.

Which company is responsible for the HD version of Twilight Princess?

Tantalus Media

For which console is Twilight Princess HD being made?

Wii U

When were plans for Twilight Princess HD revealed?

November 12, 2015

On what date is Twilight Princess HD scheduled for Australian release?

March 5, 2016

What is the name of the remastered game?

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD

What company is developing the remaster?

Tantalus Media

What kind of functionality will the remaster feature?

Amiibo

When will the game be released in America?

March 4, 2016

Which company is responsible for the HD version of Nintendo Direct?

I'm not sure.

For which console is Nintendo Direct being made?

I'm not sure.

On what date is Nintendo Direct scheduled for European release?

I'm not sure.

When were plans for Nintendo Direct revealed?

I'm not sure.

What is the name of the remastered Amiibo?

I'm not sure.


Special bundles of the game contain a Wolf Link Amiibo figurine, which unlocks a Wii U-exclusive dungeon called the "Cave of Shadows" and can carry data over to the upcoming 2016 Zelda game. Other Zelda-related Amiibo figurines have distinct functions: Link and Toon Link replenish arrows, Zelda and Sheik restore Link's health, and Ganondorf causes Link to take twice as much damage.

What special item is included with certain versions of Twilight Princess HD?

Wolf Link Amiibo figurine

Which two Amiibo figures reload Link's stock of arrows?

Link and Toon Link

Which two Amiibo figures heal Link?

Zelda and Sheik

Which Amiibo figure makes Link lose more health when attacked?

Ganondorf

What is the name of the area that players with the Wolf Link Amiibo can access?

Cave of Shadows

What will special bundles of the game contain?

Wolf Link Amiibo

What is the level called that the special Amiibo will unlock?

Cave of Shadows

What characters will be able to replenish arrows?

Link and Toon

What figures restore health?

Zelda and Sheik

What special item is included with certain versions of Sheik?

I'm not sure.

Which two Amiibo figures reload Zelda's stock of arrows?

I'm not sure.

Which two Amiibo figures heal Zelda?

I'm not sure.

Which Amiibo figure makes Zelda loser more health when attacked?

I'm not sure.

What is the name of the area that players with the Sheik can access?

I'm not sure.


A CD containing 20 musical selections from the game was available as a GameStop preorder bonus in the United States; it is included in all bundles in Japan, Europe, and Australia.[citation needed]

What company included the soundtrack as a reward for ordering the game prior to release?

GameStop

How many tracks were recorded on the preorder CD?

In what areas is the content of the GameStop bonus CD provided for all versions of the game?

Japan, Europe, and Australia

What was included as a Gamestop preorder item?

CD

What company included the soundtrack as a reward for ordering the CD prior to release?

I'm not sure.

How many tracks were recorded on the post order CD?

I'm not sure.

In what areas is the content of the GameStop bonus SC provided for all versions of the CD?

I'm not sure.

What was included as a Gamestop post order item?

I'm not sure.

What is included in all selections?

I'm not sure.


Twilight Princess was released to universal critical acclaim and commercial success. It received perfect scores from major publications such as 1UP.com, Computer and Video Games, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Game Informer, GamesRadar, and GameSpy. On the review aggregators GameRankings and Metacritic, Twilight Princess has average scores of 95% and 95 for the Wii version and scores of 95% and 96 for the GameCube version. GameTrailers in their review called it one of the greatest games ever created.

What kind of scores did Twilight Princess receive from many video game review sources?

perfect

Which sites gave the Wii copy of Twilight Princess scores of 95% and 95?

GameRankings and Metacritic

Who counted the game among the best ever made?

GameTrailers

What was the reception of Twilight Princess?

universal critical acclaim

What scores did it receive from major game publications?

perfect

What is the average score of Twilight Princess on Metacritic?

What reviewer called Twilight Princess "One of the greatest games ever created"?

GameTrailers

What kind of scores did GameTrailers receive from many video game review sources?

I'm not sure.

Which sites gave the Wii copy of GameTrailers scores of 97% and 95?

I'm not sure.

Who counted Gamespy among the best ever made?

I'm not sure.

What was the reception of GameTrailers?

I'm not sure.

What scores did GameTrailers receive from major game publications?

I'm not sure.


On release, Twilight Princess was considered to be the greatest Zelda game ever made by many critics including writers for 1UP.com, Computer and Video Games, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Game Informer, GamesRadar, IGN and The Washington Post. Game Informer called it "so creative that it rivals the best that Hollywood has to offer". GamesRadar praised Twilight Princess as "a game that deserves nothing but the absolute highest recommendation". Cubed3 hailed Twilight Princess as "the single greatest videogame experience". Twilight Princess's graphics were praised for the art style and animation, although the game was designed for the GameCube, which is technically lacking compared to the next generation consoles. Both IGN and GameSpy pointed out the existence of blurry textures and low-resolution characters. Despite these complaints, Computer and Video Games felt the game's atmosphere was superior to that of any previous Zelda game, and regarded Twilight Princess's Hyrule as the best version ever created. PALGN praised the game's cinematics, noting that "the cutscenes are the best ever in Zelda games". Regarding the Wii version, GameSpot's Jeff Gerstmann said the Wii controls felt "tacked-on", although 1UP.com said the remote-swinging sword attacks were "the most impressive in the entire series". Gaming Nexus considered Twilight Princess's soundtrack to be the best of this generation, though IGN criticized its MIDI-formatted songs for lacking "the punch and crispness" of their orchestrated counterparts. Hyper's Javier Glickman commended the game for its "very long quests, superb Wii controls and being able to save anytime". However, he criticised it for "no voice acting, no orchestral score and slightly outdated graphics".

Which publications reported some issues with the graphics of Twilight Princess?

IGN and GameSpy

Which journalist criticized the Wii version for its controls?

Jeff Gerstmann

Which game publication does Jeff Gerstmann work for?

GameSpot

Which game journalist was perturbed by a lack of voiced dialogue?

Javier Glickman

Which publication does Javier Glickman write for?

Hyper

What 2 critics suggested the game had blurry textures and low resolution?

IGN and GameSpy

What critic considered the CD to be the best of the generation?

Gaming Nexus

Who specifically commended the game for the very long quests?

Javier Glickman

Which publications reported some issues with the graphics of Gerstmann?

I'm not sure.

Which journalist criticized IGN for its controls?

I'm not sure.

Which publication does Jeff Nexus work for?

I'm not sure.

Which game journalist was preturbed by a lack of silent dialogue?

I'm not sure.

Which publication does Javier Nexus write for?

I'm not sure.


Twilight Princess received the awards for Best Artistic Design, Best Original Score, and Best Use of Sound from IGN for its GameCube version. Both IGN and Nintendo Power gave Twilight Princess the awards for Best Graphics and Best Story. Twilight Princess received Game of the Year awards from GameTrailers, 1UP.com, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Game Informer, Games Radar, GameSpy, Spacey Awards, X-Play and Nintendo Power. It was also given awards for Best Adventure Game from the Game Critics Awards, X-Play, IGN, GameTrailers, 1UP.com, and Nintendo Power. The game was considered the Best Console Game by the Game Critics Awards and GameSpy. The game placed 16th in Official Nintendo Magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Nintendo Games of All Time. IGN ranked the game as the 4th-best Wii game. Nintendo Power ranked the game as the third-best game to be released on a Nintendo system in the 2000s decade.

The version of Twilight Princess fo which console won three IGN awards?

GameCube

What was Twilight Princess's rank among all Nintendo games according to Nintendo Magazine?

Where did Twilight Princess place among Wii titles according to IGN?

Where did Twilight Princess rank on Nintendo Power's list of Nintendo games in the 2000s?

third

What 2 critics gave Twilight Princess awards for Best Graphics and Best Story?

IGN and Nintendo Power

What award did Game Critics Awards and GameSpy give Twilight Princess?

Best Console Game

What place did the game take in Nintendo's Official list of 100 Greatest Nintendo Games of All Time?

What place did IGN give the game on the Wii console?

What was Game Radar's rank among all Nintendo games according to Nintendo Magazine?

I'm not sure.

Where did Twilight Princess place among Nintendo Power titles according to IGN?

I'm not sure.

Where did Twilight Princess rank on Game Radar's list of Nintendo games in the 2000s?

I'm not sure.

What 2 critics gave Game Radar awards for Best Graphics and Best Story?

I'm not sure.

What award did Game Radars Awards and GameSpy give Twilight Princess?

I'm not sure.


In the PAL region, which covers most of Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, Twilight Princess is the best-selling entry in the Zelda series. During its first week, the game was sold with three of every four Wii purchases. The game had sold 5.82 million copies on the Wii as of March 31, 2011[update], and 1.32 million on the GameCube as of March 31, 2007[update].

What is the name of the area which includes most countries not located in North, Central or South America?

PAL

How many units of the Wii version of Twilight Princess had been purchased by the end of March 2011?

5.82 million

How many units of the GameCube version of Twilight Princess had been purchased by the end of March 2007?

1.32 million

What region is Twilight Princess the best -selling Zelda entry?

PAL region

How many copies of the game had been sold as of March 2011?

5.82 million

How many copies of the game had been sold on Gamecube as of March 2007?

1.32 million

How many unites of the CameCube version of Twilight Princess had been purchased by the end of March 2011?

I'm not sure.

How many units of the Wii version of Twilight Princess had been purchased by the end of March 2007?

I'm not sure.

In what region is Twilight Princess the best-selling Wii entry?

I'm not sure.

How many copies of PAL had been sold as of March 2011?

I'm not sure.

What is the name of the area which includes most countries located in North, Central, and South America?

I'm not sure.


A Japan-exclusive manga series based on Twilight Princess, penned and illustrated by Akira Himekawa, was first released on February 8, 2016. The series is available solely via publisher Shogakukan's MangaOne mobile application. While the manga adaptation began almost ten years after the initial release of the game on which it is based, it launched only a month before the release of the high-definition remake.

Who wrote and provided art for a Twilight Princess comic book series?

Akira Himekawa

The Twilight Princess manga was only available in what country?

Japan

Who published the Twilight Princess comic book series?

Shogakukan

What kind of device can access the Twilight Princess manga?

mobile

Who wrote and provided high-definition for a Twilight Princess comic book series?

I'm not sure.

The Twilight Princess game was only available in what country?

I'm not sure.

Who published the high-definition comic book series?

I'm not sure.

What kind of device can access the high-definition manga?

I'm not sure.

When was a high-definition manga based on Twilight Princess first released?

I'm not sure.


Spectre (2015) is the twenty-fourth James Bond film produced by Eon Productions. It features Daniel Craig in his fourth performance as James Bond, and Christoph Waltz as Ernst Stavro Blofeld, with the film marking the character's re-introduction into the series. It was directed by Sam Mendes as his second James Bond film following Skyfall, and was written by John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Jez Butterworth. It is distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Columbia Pictures. With a budget around $245 million, it is the most expensive Bond film and one of the most expensive films ever made.

Which company made Spectre?

Eon Productions

Who is the star of Spectre?

Daniel Craig

What role does Daniel Craig play in Spectre?

James Bond

What 007 movie did Sam Mendes previously direct?

Skyfall

How much money did it take to make Spectre?

How many James Bond films has Eon Productions produced?

twenty-four

Which Bond film was the most expensive ever made?

Spectre

How many films has Daniel Craig appeared in as James Bond?

four

Which two movie studios distributed the James Bond film Spectre?

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Columbia Pictures

Who directed Spectre?

Sam Mendes

What is the name of the thirty-fourth James Bond film?

I'm not sure.

In what year was the thirty-fourth James Bond film produced?

I'm not sure.

Daniel Craig stars as Ernst Stavro Blofeld in what 2015 film?

I'm not sure.

Sam Mendes wrote what 2015 film?

I'm not sure.

John Logan directed what 2015 film?

I'm not sure.


The story sees Bond pitted against the global criminal organisation Spectre, marking the group's first appearance in an Eon Productions film since 1971's Diamonds Are Forever,[N 2] and tying Craig's series of films together with an overarching storyline. Several recurring James Bond characters, including M, Q and Eve Moneypenny return, with the new additions of Léa Seydoux as Dr. Madeleine Swann, Dave Bautista as Mr. Hinx, Andrew Scott as Max Denbigh and Monica Bellucci as Lucia Sciarra.

What group is the enemy of the protagonist?

Spectre

Which movie was Spectre originally featured in?

Diamonds Are Forever

Which three personalities from previous films appear in Spectre?

M, Q and Eve Moneypenny

Which actor plays the role of Mr. Hinx?

Dave Bautista

What role is performed by Monica Bellucci?

Lucia Sciarra

Which recurring James Bond characters appear in Spectre?

M, Q and Eve Moneypenny

What actress portrays Dr. Madeleine Swann in Spectre?

Léa Seydoux

What actor portrays Mr. Hinx in Spectre?

Dave Bautista

When was Diamonds are Forever released?

Spectre is pitted against which global crime organization?

I'm not sure.

Diamonds Aren't Forever was released in what year?

I'm not sure.

M, Q, and Eva Moneypenny return in what 2015 film?

I'm not sure.

Dave Bautista portrays Max Denbigh in which James Bond film?

I'm not sure.

Andrew Scott portrays Mr. Hinx in which James Bond film?

I'm not sure.


Spectre was released on 26 October 2015 in the United Kingdom on the same night as the world premiere at the Royal Albert Hall in London, followed by a worldwide release. It was released in the United States on 6 November 2015. It became the second James Bond film to be screened in IMAX venues after Skyfall, although it was not filmed with IMAX cameras. Spectre received mixed reviews upon its release; although criticised for its length, lack of screen time for new characters, and writing, it received praise for its action sequences and cinematography. The theme song, "Writing's on the Wall", received mixed reviews, particularly compared to the previous theme; nevertheless, it won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song and was nominated for the Academy Award in the same category. As of 20 February 2016[update], Spectre has grossed over $879 million worldwide.

On what date was Spectre first shown in the UK?

26 October 2015

Where was the first screening of Spectre?

Royal Albert Hall in London

What was the US release date for Spectre?

6 November 2015

What were two subjects of accolades for Spectre?

action sequences and cinematography

For what category did Spectre receive a Golden Globe award?

Best Original Song

What was the first James Bond film to be screened at IMAX theaters?

Skyfall

What was the theme song for the James Bond film Spectre?

Writing's on the Wall

What James Bond movie was released on 16 October 2015?

I'm not sure.

What James Bond movie was released on 26 October 2015 in the US?

I'm not sure.

Which 2015 James Bond film received overwhelmingly positive reviews?

I'm not sure.

Spectre won an Academy Award in which category?

I'm not sure.

What James Bond movie was released on 6 November 2015 in the UK?

I'm not sure.


Following Garreth Mallory's promotion to M, on a mission in Mexico City unofficially ordered by a posthumous message from the previous M, 007 James Bond kills three men plotting a terrorist bombing during the Day of the Dead and gives chase to Marco Sciarra, an assassin who survived the attack. In the ensuing struggle, Bond steals his ring, which is emblazoned with a stylised octopus, and then kills Sciarra by kicking him out of a helicopter. Upon returning to London, Bond is indefinitely suspended from field duty by M, who is in the midst of a power struggle with C, the head of the privately-backed Joint Intelligence Service, consisting of the recently merged MI5 and MI6. C campaigns for Britain to form alongside 8 other countries "Nine Eyes ", a global surveillance and intelligence co-operation initiative between nine member states, and uses his influence to close down the '00' section, believing it to be outdated.

On what holiday do insurgents plan to detonate a bomb?

Day of the Dead

Who removed James Bond from active service?

M

Who is M's rival?

C

What group does C support England joining?

Nine Eyes

Which character is promoted to M?

Garreth Mallory

Which holiday was the terrorist bombing planned for?

Day of the Dead

Which two intelligence groups merged to form Joint Intelligence Service?

MI5 and MI6

What does Bond take from Marco Sciarra?

his ring

007 James Bond kills four men in a mission in which city?

I'm not sure.

Bond steals which assassin's necklace?

I'm not sure.

Marco Scciarra's necklace has what animal on it?

I'm not sure.

Q suspends whom from field duty?

I'm not sure.

What consists of the recently merged MI55 and MI66?

I'm not sure.


Bond disobeys M's order and travels to Rome to attend Sciarra's funeral. That evening he visits Sciarra's widow Lucia, who tells him about Spectre, a criminal organisation to which her husband belonged. Bond infiltrates a Spectre meeting, where he identifies the leader, Franz Oberhauser. When Oberhauser addresses Bond by name, he escapes and is pursued by Mr. Hinx, a Spectre assassin. Moneypenny informs Bond that the information he collected leads to Mr. White, former member of Quantum, a subsidiary of Spectre. Bond asks her to investigate Oberhauser, who was presumed dead years earlier.

Where does Bond go after his suspension?

Rome

What group did Sciarra belong to?

Spectre

Who is the head of Spectre?

Franz Oberhauser

What is Mr. Hinx's job?

assassin

Who performs research for Bond?

Moneypenny

Where does Sciarra's funeral take place?

Rome

Who is the leader of Spectre?

Franz Oberhauser

What is the name of the Spectre assassin who tracks Bond?

Mr. Hinx

Which member of Spectre had been presumed to be dead?

Franz Oberhauser

Who disobeys Q's orders and travels to Rome?

I'm not sure.

Whose wife belonged to a criminal organization?

I'm not sure.

Who is pursued by Mr. Oberhauser, a Spectre assasin?

I'm not sure.

Who is a current member of Quantum?

I'm not sure.


Bond travels to Austria to find White, who is dying of thallium poisoning. He admits to growing disenchanted with Quantum and tells Bond to find and protect his daughter, Dr. Madeline Swann, who will take him to L'Américain; this will in turn lead him to Spectre. White then commits suicide. Bond locates Swann at the Hoffler Klinik, but she is abducted by Hinx. Bond rescues her and the two meet Q, who discovers that Sciarra's ring links Oberhauser to Bond's previous missions, identifying Le Chiffre, Dominic Greene and Raoul Silva as Spectre agents. Swann reveals that L'Américain is a hotel in Tangier.

What is White suffering from when Bond finds him?

thallium poisoning

Who is White's daughter?

Dr. Madeline Swann

How does White deal with his condition?

commits suicide

Where does JAmes find Dr. Swann?

Hoffler Klinik

Where is L'Americain located?

Tangier

What is Mr. White dying of?

thallium poisoning.

Who does Mr. White ask James Bond to protect?

his daughter, Dr. Madeline Swann

Where is the L'Americain hotel?

Tangier.

Who kidnaps Dr. Swann?

Hinx.

Who travels to Australia to find Mr. White?

I'm not sure.

Who is dying of potassium poisoning?

I'm not sure.

Who wants his son protected?

I'm not sure.

Whose son is abducted by Hinx?

I'm not sure.


The two travel to the hotel and discover White's secret room where they find co-ordinates pointing to Oberhauser's operations base in the desert. They travel by train to the nearest station, but are once again confronted by Hinx; they engage in a fight throughout the train in which Mr Hinx is eventually thrown off the train by Bond with Swann's assistance. After arriving at the station, Bond and Swann are escorted to Oberhauser's base. There, he reveals that Spectre has been staging terrorist attacks around the world, creating a need for the Nine Eyes programme. In return Spectre will be given unlimited access to intelligence gathered by Nine Eyes. Bond is tortured as Oberhauser discusses their shared history: after the younger Bond was orphaned, Oberhauser's father, Hannes, became his temporary guardian. Believing that Bond supplanted his role as son, Oberhauser killed his father and staged his own death, subsequently adopting the name Ernst Stavro Blofeld and going on to form Spectre. Bond and Swann escape, destroying the base in the process, leaving Blofeld to apparently die during the explosion.

What method of transportation is used to get to Oberhauser's base?

train

Who is the link between Oberhauser and Bond?

Hannes

What did Oberhauser call himself after he faked his death?

Ernst Stavro Blofeld

After staging his own death, what name did Hanz Oberhauser begin to use?

Ernst Stavro Blofeld

Who has an operations base in the forest?

I'm not sure.

Who has been creating a need for the Ten Eyes programme?

I'm not sure.

Who will be given unlimited access to intelligence gathered by Ten Eyes?

I'm not sure.

Swann is tortured as who discusses their shared history?

I'm not sure.

Oberhauser killed whose mother?

I'm not sure.


Bond and Swann return to London where they meet M, Bill Tanner, Q, and Moneypenny; they intend to arrest C and stop Nine Eyes from going online. Swann leaves Bond, telling him she cannot be part of a life involving espionage, and is subsequently kidnapped. On the way, the group is ambushed and Bond is kidnapped, but the rest still proceed with the plan. After Q succeeds in preventing the Nine Eyes from going online, a brief struggle between M and C ends with the latter falling to his death. Meanwhile, Bond is taken to the old MI6 building, which is scheduled for demolition, and frees himself. Moving throughout the ruined labyrinth, he encounters a disfigured Blofeld, who tells him that he has three minutes to escape the building before explosives are detonated or die trying to save Swann. Bond finds Swann and the two escape by boat as the building collapses. Bond shoots down Blofeld's helicopter, which crashes onto Westminster Bridge. As Blofeld crawls away from the wreckage, Bond confronts him but ultimately leaves him to be arrested by M. Bond leaves the bridge with Swann.

Where is Bond brought after he is kidnapped?

the old MI6 building

Who does Bond meet in the MI6 building?

Blofeld

Where does Blofeld get arrested?

Westminster Bridge

Who does M fight with?

C

Who prevents Nine Eyes from going online?

Q

Which characters falls to their death, M or C?

C

Who intends to stop Ten Eyes from going online?

I'm not sure.

Who wants to have espionage in their life?

I'm not sure.

Who prevents Ten Eyes from going online?

I'm not sure.

Who is taken to the old MI66 building?

I'm not sure.

Who tells Bond he has five minutes to escape the building?

I'm not sure.


The ownership of the Spectre organisation—originally stylised "SPECTRE" as an acronym of SPecial Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion—and its characters, had been at the centre of long-standing litigation starting in 1961 between Ian Fleming and Kevin McClory over the film rights to the novel Thunderball. The dispute began after Fleming incorporated elements of an undeveloped film script written by McClory and screenwriter Jack Whittingham—including characters and plot points—into Thunderball, which McClory contested in court, claiming ownership over elements of the novel. In 1963, Fleming settled out of court with McClory, in an agreement which awarded McClory the film rights. This enabled him to become a producer for the 1965 film Thunderball—with Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman as executive producers—and the non-Eon film Never Say Never Again, an updated remake of Thunderball, in 1983.[N 3] A second remake, entitled Warhead 2000 A.D., was planned for production and release in the 1990s before being abandoned. Under the terms of the 1963 settlement, the literary rights stayed with Fleming, allowing the Spectre organisation and associated characters to continue appearing in print.

What did SPECTRE originally stand for?

SPecial Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion

Who fought over the movie rights for Thunderball?

Ian Fleming and Kevin McClory

In what year did McClory and Fleming reach an agreement?

Which movie was a modern version of Thunderball?

Never Say Never Again

What was the name of a proposed remake of Thunderball that was never made?

Warhead 2000 A.D.

In what year did Fleming settle with McClory?

What was the name of the remake of Thunderball?

Never Say Never Again

Which Bond novel first featured Spectre?

Thunderball.

What organization has faced litigation issues since 1981?

I'm not sure.

Who incorporated elements of an undeveloped film script written by Saltzman into Thuderball?

I'm not sure.

Who became a producer on the 1985 film Thunderball?

I'm not sure.

What was planned for release in the 1980s but then abandoned?

I'm not sure.


In November 2013 MGM and the McClory estate formally settled the issue with Danjaq, LLC—sister company of Eon Productions—with MGM acquiring the full copyright film rights to the concept of Spectre and all of the characters associated with it. With the acquisition of the film rights and the organisation's re-introduction to the series' continuity, the SPECTRE acronym was discarded and the organisation reimagined as "Spectre".

Who ended up with ownership of Spectre?

MGM

What was Spectre's original name?

SPECTRE

Which company is Danjaq, LLC associated with?

Eon Productions

In what year were rights to Spectre worked out?

Which film studio won the full copyright film rights to Spectre?

MGM

How was the Spectre acronym originally written?

Spectre

What is the name of the LLC sister company of Eon Productions?

Danjaq

Which two parties settled the issue in November 2003?

I'm not sure.

Who got partial film rights to Spectre?

I'm not sure.

The McClintock estate settled the issue with whom?

I'm not sure.

Who is a brother company to Eon Productions?

I'm not sure.


In November 2014, Sony Pictures Entertainment was targeted by hackers who released details of confidential e-mails between Sony executives regarding several high-profile film projects. Included within these were several memos relating to the production of Spectre, claiming that the film was over budget, detailing early drafts of the script written by John Logan, and expressing Sony's frustration with the project. Eon Productions later issued a statement confirming the leak of what they called "an early version of the screenplay".

What company was targeted by leaks of company information?

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Who was responsible for leaks of Sony movie projects?

hackers

Which film writer's work was included in leaks of Spectre information?

John Logan

Which company verified contents of the leaked information?

Eon Productions

When did hackers get into the Sony Pictures e-mail system?

November 2014

Who wrote the early drafts of the script for Spectre?

John Logan

What company confirmed that an early version of the Spectre script had been leaked?

Eon Productions

Which company was targeted by hackers in November 2004?

I'm not sure.

Who released details of confidential email between ABC executives?

I'm not sure.

What film was under budget?

I'm not sure.

Who was not frustrated with the Spectre project?

I'm not sure.


Despite being an original story, Spectre draws on Ian Fleming's source material, most notably in the character of Franz Oberhauser, played by Christoph Waltz. Oberhauser shares his name with Hannes Oberhauser, a background character in the short story "Octopussy" from the Octopussy and The Living Daylights collection, and who is named in the film as having been a temporary legal guardian of a young Bond in 1983. Similarly, Charmian Bond is shown to have been his full-time guardian, observing the back story established by Fleming. With the acquisition of the rights to Spectre and its associated characters, screenwriters Neal Purvis and Robert Wade revealed that the film would provide a minor retcon to the continuity of the previous films, with the Quantum organisation alluded to in Casino Royale and introduced in Quantum of Solace reimagined as a division within Spectre rather than an independent organisation.

Which actor portrayed Franz Oberhauser?

Christoph Waltz

In what year was Hannes Oberhauser identified as a guardian of James Bond?

Who were the writers of Spectre?

Neal Purvis and Robert Wade

Which group in previous Bond films was changed to be a part of Spectre instead of its own entity?

Quantum

What is the name of the short story in which Hannes Oberhauser appeared?

Octopussy

Who was Bond's full time guardian?

Charmian Bond

In which Bond story did the name Oberhauser first appear?

Octopussy

What actor portrayed Franz Oberhauser?

Christoph Waltz.

In which movie was the Quantum organization first introduced?

Quantum of Solace

Quantum is a division of what other organization?

Spectre

What was considered a copycat story?

I'm not sure.

Who has permanent legal custody of Bond in 1983?

I'm not sure.

Producer Neal Purvis revealed that the film would provide what?

I'm not sure.

What is alluded to in Royale Casino?

I'm not sure.


Further references to Fleming's material can be found throughout the film; an MI6 safehouse is called "Hildebrand Rarities and Antiques", a reference to the short story "The Hildebrand Rarity" from the For Your Eyes Only short story collection.[citation needed] Bond's torture by Blofeld mirrors his torture by the title character of Kingsley Amis' continuation novel Colonel Sun.[citation needed]

What is the name of a location in Spectre which draws its inspiration from an Ian Fleming short story?

Hildebrand Rarities and Antiques

Who wrote the book Colonel Sun?

Kingsley Amis

What short story inspired the name Hildebrand Rarities and Antiques?

The Hildebrand Rarity

"The Hildebrand Rarity"  is from what short story collection?

For Your Eyes Only

Which character tortures Bond?

Blofeld

What is the name of the MI6 safehouse?

Hildebrand Rarities and Antiques

An MI66 safehouse is called what?

I'm not sure.

What is a reference to the long story "The Hildebrand Rarity"?

I'm not sure.

Blofeld's torture by Bond reflects what?

I'm not sure.

References to whose material can not be found anywhere in the film?

I'm not sure.


The main cast was revealed in December 2014 at the 007 Stage at Pinewood Studios. Daniel Craig returned for his fourth appearance as James Bond, while Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris and Ben Whishaw reprised their roles as M, Eve Moneypenny and Q respectively, having been established in Skyfall. Rory Kinnear also reprised his role as Bill Tanner in his third appearance in the series.

When were the actors in Spectre announced?

December 2014

Which actor portrayed M?

Ralph Fiennes

Which actress portrayed Eve Moneypenny?

Naomie Harris

Which actor portrayed Q?

Ben Whishaw

Which actor portrayed Bill Tanner?

Rory Kinnear

How many times has Daniel Craig portrayed James Bond in films?

four

Which actor portrays Bill Tanner?

Rory Kinnear

Which three actors reprised supporting roles for Spectre?

Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris and Ben Whishaw

What was revealed in December 2004?

I'm not sure.

Where was the main cast revealed in December 2004?

I'm not sure.

Who returned for his eighth appearance as James Bond?

I'm not sure.

Ralph who reprised his role as Bill Tanner?

I'm not sure.


Christoph Waltz was cast in the role of Franz Oberhauser, though he refused to comment on the nature of the part. It was later revealed with the film's release that he is Ernst Stavro Blofeld. Dave Bautista was cast as Mr. Hinx after producers sought an actor with a background in contact sports. After casting Bérénice Lim Marlohe, a relative newcomer, as Sévérine in Skyfall, Mendes consciously sought out a more experienced actor for the role of Madeleine Swann, ultimately casting Léa Seydoux in the role. Monica Bellucci joined the cast as Lucia Sciarra, becoming, at the age of fifty, the oldest actress to be cast as a Bond girl. In a separate interview with Danish website Euroman, Jesper Christensen revealed he would be reprising his role as Mr. White from Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace. Christensen's character was reportedly killed off in a scene intended to be used as an epilogue to Quantum of Solace, before it was removed from the final cut of the film, enabling his return in Spectre.

Who did Christoph Waltz portray in Spectre?

Franz Oberhauser

What is Franz Oberhauser's other name?

Ernst Stavro Blofeld

Who played Severine in the previous Bond film?

Bérénice Lim Marlohe

In what movie was Mr. White originally supposed to die?

Quantum of Solace

How old was Monica Bellucci when she filmed Spectre?

fifty

Which actress was cast in the role of Severine in Skyfall?

Bérénice Lim Marlohe

In what movie was it originally planned to kill the character Mr. White?

Quantum of Solace.

Who commented on the nature of Franz Oberhauser?

I'm not sure.

Christoph who was cast as Mr. Hinx?

I'm not sure.

Who wanted an inexperienced actor for the role of Madeleine Swann?

I'm not sure.

Who was the youngest actress to be a Bond girl?

I'm not sure.

Who would not be reprising his role as Mr. White?

I'm not sure.


In addition to the principal cast, Alessandro Cremona was cast as Marco Sciarra, Stephanie Sigman was cast as Estrella, and Detlef Bothe was cast as a villain for scenes shot in Austria. In February 2015 over fifteen hundred extras were hired for the pre-title sequence set in Mexico, though they were duplicated in the film, giving the effect of around ten thousand extras.

How many actual people were used for the opening sequence of Spectre?

fifteen hundred

Which actor portrayed Marco Sciarra?

Alessandro Cremona

Estrella was played by which actress?

Stephanie Sigman

When was the opening scene of Spectre filmed?

February 2015

Where was the pre-title scene in Spectre filmed?

Mexico

In which country were the scenes with Detlef Bothe shot?

Austria.

Who was cast as Marco Sciarra?

Alessandro Cremona

What character did Stephanie Sigma portray?

Estrella

Alessandro who was cast as Estrella?

I'm not sure.

Who was cast as a hero for scenes set in Austria?

I'm not sure.

Over one hundred extras were hired for what?

I'm not sure.

In February 2005, how many extras were hired for the pre-title sequence?

I'm not sure.


In March 2013 Mendes said he would not return to direct the next film in the series, then known as Bond 24; he later recanted and announced that he would return, as he found the script and the plans for the long-term future of the franchise appealing. In directing Skyfall and Spectre, Mendes became the first director to oversee two consecutive Bond films since John Glen directed The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill in 1987 and 1989. Skyfall writer John Logan resumed his role of scriptwriter, collaborating with Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, who returned for their sixth Bond film.[N 4] The writer Jez Butterworth also worked on the script, alongside Mendes and Craig. Dennis Gassner returned as the film's production designer, while cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema took over from Roger Deakins. In July 2015 Mendes noted that the combined crew of Spectre numbered over one thousand, making it a larger production than Skyfall. Craig is listed as co-producer.

Who was the last person to direct two James Bond movies in a row before Mendes?

John Glen

Who served as production designer for Spectre?

Dennis Gassner

Who did Hoyte van Hoytema replace as cinematographer?

Roger Deakins

Which two consecutive Bond films did Mendes direct?

Skyfall and Spectre

Which film had a larger production staff, Spectre or Skyfall?

Spectre

Which Bond film is Daniel Craig listed as a co-producer?

Spectre

Who directed The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill?

John Glen

Neal Purvis and Robert Wade have worked on how many Bond films?

six

Who said he would return to direct Bond 24 in March 2013?

I'm not sure.

Who did not find the long-term future of the franchise appealing?

I'm not sure.

Who became the first director to oversee three consecutive Bond films?

I'm not sure.

The combined crew of what movie numbered over three thousand?

I'm not sure.


Mendes revealed that production would begin on 8 December 2014 at Pinewood Studios, with filming taking seven months. Mendes also confirmed several filming locations, including London, Mexico City and Rome. Van Hoytema shot the film on Kodak 35 mm film stock. Early filming took place at Pinewood Studios, and around London, with scenes variously featuring Craig and Harris at Bond's flat, and Craig and Kinnear travelling down the River Thames.

What were three sites used for filming Spectre?

London, Mexico City and Rome

What kind of film was used to shoot the movie?

Kodak 35 mm

Where did initial shoots for the film take place?

Pinewood Studios

How long did it take to film Spectre?

seven months.

What type of film was used?

Kodak 35 mm film stock

In what film studio was some of the film shot?

Pinewood Studios

What began at Pinewood Studios on 8 December 2004?

I'm not sure.

What took eight months to complete?

I'm not sure.

Who shot the film on Kodak 45 mm film stock?

I'm not sure.

Later filming took place at which studio?

I'm not sure.


Filming started in Austria in December 2014, with production taking in the area around Sölden—including the Ötztal Glacier Road, Rettenbach glacier and the adjacent ski resort and cable car station—and Obertilliach and Lake Altaussee, before concluding in February 2015. Scenes filmed in Austria centred on the Ice Q Restaurant, standing in for the fictional Hoffler Klinik, a private medical clinic in the Austrian Alps. Filming included an action scene featuring a Land Rover Defender Bigfoot and a Range Rover Sport. Production was temporarily halted first by an injury to Craig, who sprained his knee whilst shooting a fight scene, and later by an accident involving a filming vehicle that saw three crew members injured, at least one of them seriously.

When did Spectre begin production in Austria?

December 2014

When did the Austrian filming of Spectre finish?

February 2015

What location was the focus of the Austrian leg of Spectre's production?

Ice Q Restaurant

What part of his body did Craig injure?

knee

What building was used in the film as the Hoffler Klinik?

Ice Q Restaurant

Where was the Hoffler Klinik supposed to be located?

Austrian Alps.

Near what glacier in Austria was filming done?

Rettenbach glacier

Filming started in Australia when?

I'm not sure.

Scenes filmed in Australia centered on what?

I'm not sure.

What stood in for the real Hoffler Klinik?

I'm not sure.

The fictional Hoffler Klinik is a public medical what?

I'm not sure.

Where is the real Hoffler Klinik located?

I'm not sure.


Filming temporarily returned to England to shoot scenes at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, which stood in for a location in Rome, before moving on to the city itself for a five-week shoot across the city, with locations including the Ponte Sisto bridge and the Roman Forum. The production faced opposition from a variety of special interest groups and city authorities, who were concerned about the potential for damage to historical sites around the city, and problems with graffiti and rubbish appearing in the film. A car chase scene set along the banks of the Tiber River and through the streets of Rome featured an Aston Martin DB10 and a Jaguar C-X75. The C-X75 was originally developed as a hybrid electric vehicle with four independent electric engines powered by two jet turbines, before the project was cancelled. The version used for filming was converted to use a conventional internal combustion engine, to minimise the potential for disruption from mechanical problems with the complex hybrid system. The C-X75s used for filming were developed by the engineering division of Formula One racing team Williams, who built the original C-X75 prototype for Jaguar.

What are two landmarks in Rome used in filming Spectre?

Ponte Sisto bridge and the Roman Forum

Which group was responsible for the C-X75s featured in Spectre?

Williams

For which auto maker did Williams first develop the C-X75?

Jaguar

How many engines did the C-X75 originally have?

four

Where in England were scenes shot that represented a location in Rome?

Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire

What bridge in Rome was a filming location?

the Ponte Sisto bridge

What two cars were featured in a chase scene along the banks of the Tiber River?

Aston Martin DB10 and a Jaguar C-X75

Which Formula One racing team developed the C-X75's used for filming.

Williams

What company did the Williams Formula One team originally build the C-X75 prototype for?

Jaguar.

The production faced support from a variety of what groups?

I'm not sure.

The production faced support from a variety of what authorities?

I'm not sure.

A car crash was set along which river?

I'm not sure.

What palace in France was used for filming?

I'm not sure.


With filming completed in Rome, production moved to Mexico City in late March to shoot the film's opening sequence, with scenes to include the Day of the Dead festival filmed in and around the Zócalo and the Centro Histórico district. The planned scenes required the city square to be closed for filming a sequence involving a fight aboard a Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm Bo 105 helicopter flown by stunt pilot Chuck Aaron, which called for modifications to be made to several buildings to prevent damage. This particular scene in Mexico required 1,500 extras, 10 giant skeletons and 250,000 paper flowers. Reports in the Mexican media added that the film's second unit would move to Palenque in the state of Chiapas, to film aerial manoeuvres considered too dangerous to shoot in an urban area.

Where did Spectre filming take place after Rome?

Mexico City

Which celebration was featured in the Mexico City part of the production?

Day of the Dead

Which areas were shown in the Day of the Dead scene in Spectre?

the Zócalo and the Centro Histórico district

How many additional actors were needed for the shoot in Mexico City?

Where were the scenes featuring planes shot?

Palenque

What festival was included in the scenes shot in Mexico?

the Day of the Dead festival

What type of helicopter was used for the flight scenes?

a Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm Bo 105 helicopter

Where in Mexico were the Day of the Dead scenes shot?

Zócalo and the Centro Histórico district

Filming moved to which city in late May?

I'm not sure.

In which city was the film's closing sequence filmed?

I'm not sure.

What was closed in order to film a fight sequence using a boat?

I'm not sure.

The scene in which square required about 2,500 extras?

I'm not sure.


Following filming in Mexico, and during a scheduled break, Craig was flown to New York to undergo minor surgery to fix his knee injury. It was reported that filming was not affected and he had returned to filming at Pinewood Studios as planned on 22 April.

Where did Craig go to deal with his injury?

New York

When did Craig go back to work?

22 April

In what city did Daniel Craig have minor surgery to repair his knee?

New York

Who was flown to New Mexico to undergo minor surgery?

I'm not sure.

Craig underwent major surgery in what city?

I'm not sure.

Filming was affected by whose surgery?

I'm not sure.

Who underwent minor surgery to fix his arm?

I'm not sure.

Who returned to filming on 12 April?

I'm not sure.


A brief shoot at London's City Hall was filmed on 18 April 2015, while Mendes was on location. On 17 May 2015 filming took place on the Thames in London. Stunt scenes involving Craig and Seydoux on a speedboat as well as a low flying helicopter near Westminster Bridge were shot at night, with filming temporarily closing both Westminster and Lambeth Bridges. Scenes were also shot on the river near MI6's headquarters at Vauxhall Cross. The crew returned to the river less than a week later to film scenes solely set on Westminster Bridge. The London Fire Brigade was on set to simulate rain as well as monitor smoke used for filming. Craig, Seydoux, and Waltz, as well as Harris and Fiennes, were seen being filmed. Prior to this, scenes involving Fiennes were shot at a restaurant in Covent Garden. Filming then took place in Trafalgar Square. In early June, the crew, as well as Craig, Seydoux, and Waltz, returned to the Thames for a final time to continue filming scenes previously shot on the river.

Which bridges were shut down because of filming?

Westminster and Lambeth Bridges

Which organization provided water for weather effects?

London Fire Brigade

Which river was used in some of the shoots taking place in London?

Thames

Where is MI6 based?

Vauxhall Cross

Filming closed which two bridges in London?

Westminster and Lambeth Bridges

Who helped the filmakers simulate rain while shooting in London?

The London Fire Brigade

Where were the scenes of Ralph Fiennes in a restaurant shot?

Covent Garden.

Where stunt scenes on the Thames shot during the day or the night?

night

Whose city hall was used for filming on 8 April 2015?

I'm not sure.

Stunt scenes on an airplane were filmed near which bridge?

I'm not sure.

Scenes were shot near MI66's headquarters where?

I'm not sure.

Who was used to simulate snow?

I'm not sure.


After wrapping up in England, production travelled to Morocco in June, with filming taking place in Oujda, Tangier and Erfoud, after preliminary work was completed by the production's second unit. An explosion filmed in Morocco holds a Guinness World Record for the "Largest film stunt explosion" in cinematic history, with the record credited to production designer Chris Corbould. Principal photography concluded on 5 July 2015. A wrap-up party for Spectre was held in commemoration before entering post-production. Filming took 128 days.

Which three locations in Morocco were used in filming?

Oujda, Tangier and Erfoud

What Guinness record was set during the filming of Spectre?

Largest film stunt explosion

Who was the Guinness record attributed to?

Chris Corbould

How long did it take to shoot Spectre?

128 days

Where did production go to after leaving London?

Morocco

What Guinness World Record does the film hold?

Largest film stunt explosion

How many day did filming take

128 days.

The Guinness World record was credited to which production designer?

Chris Corbould

An explosion filmed in Mexico holds the Guinness World Record for what?

I'm not sure.

The record was credited to which screenwriter?

I'm not sure.

What was held in post-production before entering commemoration?

I'm not sure.

What took 182 days?

I'm not sure.

An explosion filmed in what city holds the Guinness World Record for "Smallest film stunt explosion"?

I'm not sure.

Mexico was the site for which Guinness World Record?

I'm not sure.

Screenwriter Chris Corbould was credited with what Guinness World Record?

I'm not sure.

Principal photography began on what date?

I'm not sure.


Whilst filming in Mexico City, speculation in the media claimed that the script had been altered to accommodate the demands of Mexican authorities—reportedly influencing details of the scene and characters, casting choices, and modifying the script in order to portray the country in a "positive light"—in order to secure tax concessions and financial support worth up to $20 million for the film. This was denied by producer Michael G. Wilson, who stated that the scene had always been intended to be shot in Mexico as production had been attracted to the imagery of the Day of the Dead, and that the script had been developed from there. Production of Skyfall had previously faced similar problems while attempting to secure permits to shoot the film's pre-title sequence in India before moving to Istanbul.

How much money were possible changes to the Mexico City section of the film rumored to have saved the production?

$20 million

Which Bond producer would not confirm that the film had been changed to accommodate Mexican authorities?

Michael G. Wilson

In what other country, besides Mexico, did the film experience administrative issues with local authorities?

India

Which country did Skyfall move its pre-title sequence filming to?

Istanbul

Which city wanted their citizens portrayed in a "negative light"?

I'm not sure.

The film received tax support over what amount?

I'm not sure.

The film's screenwriter was Michael G. whom?

I'm not sure.

Who was attracted to the imagery of the Night of the Dead?

I'm not sure.


Thomas Newman returned as Spectre's composer. Rather than composing the score once the film had moved into post-production, Newman worked during filming. The theatrical trailer released in July 2015 contained a rendition of John Barry's On Her Majesty's Secret Service theme. Mendes revealed that the final film would have more than one hundred minutes of music. The soundtrack album was released on 23 October 2015 in the UK and 6 November 2015 in the USA on the Decca Records label.

Who wrote the music for Spectre?

Thomas Newman

When was the soundtrack of Spectre first available for purchase in the UK?

23 October 2015

What company published the Spectre soundtrack?

Decca Records

Who composed the score for the film?

Thomas Newman

Which record label was the soundtrack album released on?

Decca Records

Did Thomas Newman compose the score after filming or during filming?

during filming.

When was the theatrical trailer of the movie released?

July 2015

Newman Thomas was Spectre's what?

I'm not sure.

Who composed the score after the film had moved into post-production?

I'm not sure.

What trailer was released in July 2016?

I'm not sure.

Which film has more than two hundred minutes of music?

I'm not sure.


In September 2015 it was announced that Sam Smith and regular collaborator Jimmy Napes had written the film's title theme, "Writing's on the Wall", with Smith performing it for the film. Smith said the song came together in one session and that he and Napes wrote it in under half an hour before recording a demo. Satisfied with the quality, the demo was used in the final release.

What was the name of the song played during the opening credits?

Writing's on the Wall

How many recording sessions did it take to complete the song?

one

Which version of the theme was used in the actual movie?

demo

Who is the vocalist on Writing's on the Wall?

Sam Smith

What was announced in September 2005?

I'm not sure.

Jimmy Naples performed what for the film?

I'm not sure.

Who said that the song came together in two sessions?

I'm not sure.

Who wrote the song in under fifteen minutes?

I'm not sure.

What was not used in the final release?

I'm not sure.


The song was released as a digital download on 25 September 2015. It received mixed reviews from critics and fans, particularly in comparison to Adele's "Skyfall". The mixed reception to the song led to Shirley Bassey trending on Twitter on the day it was released. It became the first Bond theme to reach number one in the UK Singles Chart. The English band Radiohead also composed a song for the film, which went unused.

When was the main theme of Spectre made available in digital format?

25 September 2015

What song was the Spectre theme comapred to unfavorably?

Skyfall

What former Bond theme singer was the subject of extensive activity on Twitter when the Spectre theme was released?

Shirley Bassey

What group wrote music for the film that ended up not being used?

Radiohead

What artist performed the theme song for Skyfall?

Adele

The release of Writing's on the Wall caused what name to trend on Twitter?

Shirley Bassey

Which English band also composed a song for the film?

Radiohead

What was released as a digital download on 15 September 2015?

I'm not sure.

What received all positive reviews from critics?

I'm not sure.

Who was not trending on Twitter the day the song was released?

I'm not sure.

What became the second Bond theme to reach number one in the UK Singles Chart?

I'm not sure.

Radiohead composed what which was used in the film?

I'm not sure.


During the December 2014 press conference announcing the start of filming, Aston Martin and Eon unveiled the new DB10 as the official car for the film. The DB10 was designed in collaboration between Aston Martin and the filmmakers, with only 10 being produced especially for Spectre as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the company's association with the franchise. Only eight of those 10 were used for the film, however; the remaining two were used for promotional work. After modifying the Jaguar C-X75 for the film, Williams F1 carried the 007 logo on their cars at the 2015 Mexican Grand Prix, with the team playing host to the cast and crew ahead of the Mexican premiere of the film.

Which companies revealed Spectre's official car?

Aston Martin and Eon

How many DB10s were made for the movie?

Which team displayed the Bond logo during the Mexican Grand Prix?

Williams F1

What were the two DB10s that were not needed for filming used for?

promotional work

How many DB10's were produced?

What logo did the Williams race team have on their cars for the 2015 Mexican Grand Prix?

The press conference announcing the start of the filming was in October of what year?

I'm not sure.

Honda was the official car of what?

I'm not sure.

Aston Martin produced only 20 of what for the film?

I'm not sure.

The unofficial car of the film was what?

I'm not sure.


To promote the film, production continued the trend established during Skyfall's production of releasing still images of clapperboards and video blogs on Eon's official social media accounts.

Images of what item were posted by Eon while the movie was being made?

clapperboards

For what film did Eon first use this method of promotion?

Skyfall

On which social media accounts was the film promoted?

Eon's official social media accounts.

What other Bond film was promoted on social media?

Skyfall

Who released moving images to promote the film?

I'm not sure.

Who released still images of motherboards to promote the film?

I'm not sure.

On whose unofficial social media account did production promote the film?

I'm not sure.

Production released text blogs to do what?

I'm not sure.


On 13 March 2015, several members of the cast and crew, including Craig, Whishaw, Wilson and Mendes, as well as previous James Bond actor, Sir Roger Moore, appeared in a sketch written by David Walliams and the Dawson Brothers for Comic Relief's Red Nose Day on BBC One. In the sketch, they film a behind-the-scenes mockumentary on the filming of Spectre. The first teaser trailer for Spectre was released worldwide in March 2015, followed by the theatrical trailer in July and the final trailer in October.

What comedy production did Spectre actors appear in?

Comic Relief's Red Nose Day

On what TV station did Red Nose Day appear?

BBC One

In what month was the preview of Spectre released in movie theaters?

July

When was the first teaser trailer of Spectre released?

March 2015

What show did several members of the cast and crew appear on in March 2015?

Comic Relief's Red Nose Day

Who wrote the comedy sketch for the cast and crew?

David Walliams and the Dawson Brothers

Several members of the cast appeared on BBC Two on what date?

I'm not sure.

Who filmed a behind-the scenes documentary of the filming of Spectre?

I'm not sure.

Which teaser trailer for Spectre was released in February 2015?

I'm not sure.

Who produced the sketch for BBC One?

I'm not sure.


Spectre had its world premiere in London on 26 October 2015 at the Royal Albert Hall, the same day as its general release in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Following the announcement of the start of filming, Paramount Pictures brought forward the release of Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation to avoid competing with Spectre. In March 2015 IMAX corporation announced that Spectre would be screened in its cinemas, following Skyfall's success with the company. In the UK it received a wider release than Skyfall, with a minimum of 647 cinemas including 40 IMAX screens, compared to Skyfall's 587 locations and 21 IMAX screens.

Where was the first showing of Spectre held?

Royal Albert Hall

On what date was Spectre first shown for general audiences?

26 October 2015

What movie prompted IMAX to show Spectre?

Skyfall

What film opening was changed so it didn't compete with Spectre?

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

Which film had a wider release in the UK, Skyfall or Spectre?

Spectre.

Spectre had its world premiere on 26 December of what year?

I'm not sure.

Who had its world premiere at Westminster Hall?

I'm not sure.

Who pushed back the release of Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation to avoid competing with Spectre?

I'm not sure.

IMAX announced that Spectre would be screened in its cinemas in January of what year?

I'm not sure.

In the UK, Spectre received a smaller release than what?

I'm not sure.


As of 21 February 2016[update] Spectre has grossed $879.3 million worldwide; $138.1 million of the takings have been generated from the UK market and $199.8 million from North America.

How much money had Spectre made by 2/21/2016?

$879.3 million

How much revenue did Spectre generate from the United States, Mexico and Canada by 2/21/2016?

$199.8 million

How much revenue did Spectre produce from the British, Scottish, and Irish market by 2/21/2016?

$138.1 million

As of 21 February 2006, Spectre has grossed how much worldwide?

I'm not sure.

$138.1 million has been generated from the French what?

I'm not sure.

$199.8 million has been generated from the Greek what?

I'm not sure.

Spectre grossed $929.3 million worldwide as of what date?

I'm not sure.


In the United Kingdom, the film grossed £4.1 million ($6.4 million) from its Monday preview screenings. It grossed £6.3 million ($9.2 million) on its opening day and then £5.7 million ($8.8 million) on Wednesday, setting UK records for both days. In the film's first seven days it grossed £41.7 million ($63.8 million), breaking the UK record for highest first-week opening, set by Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban's £23.88 million ($36.9 million) in 2004. Its Friday–Saturday gross was £20.4 million ($31.2 million) compared to Skyfall's £20.1 million ($31 million). The film also broke the record for the best per-screen opening average with $110,000, a record previously held by The Dark Knight with $100,200. It has grossed a total of $136.3 million there. In the U.K., it surpassed Avatar to become the country's highest-grossing IMAX release ever with $10.09 million.

How much did Spectre make in its first week?

£41.7 million ($63.8 million)

Which movie previously had the highest earnings for its first seven days?

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

What movie did Spectre unseat as having the highest earnings for IMAX screenings in the UK?

Avatar

How much money did Spectre gross on it's opening day in the UK?

$9.2 million

What film previously held the UK record for highest first week opening gross?

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Spectre passed which movie to become the highest grossing IMAX release in the UK?

Avatar

Spectre passed which movie to have the largest per screen opening average?

The Dark Knight

The film grossed $6.4 million from its Tuesday screenings in what country?

I'm not sure.

In the film's first eight days it grossed how much?

I'm not sure.

The film's Friday-Sunday gross was how much?

I'm not sure.

Skyfall's Friday-Sunday gross was how much?

I'm not sure.


Spectre opened in Germany with $22.45 million (including previews), which included a new record for the biggest Saturday of all time, Australia with $8.7 million (including previews) and South Korea opened to $8.2 million (including previews). Despite the 13 November Paris attacks, which led to numerous theaters being closed down, the film opened with $14.6 million (including $2 million in previews) in France. In Mexico, where part of the film was shot, it debuted with more than double that of Skyfall with $4.5 million. It also bested its predecessor's opening in various Nordic regions where MGM is distributing, such as in Finland ($2.66 million) and Norway ($2.91 million), and in other markets like Denmark ($4.2 million), the Netherlands ($3.38 million), and Sweden ($3.1 million). In India, it opened at No. 1 with $4.8 million which is 4% above the opening of Skyfall. It topped the German-speaking Switzerland box office for four weeks and in the Netherlands, it has held the No. 1 spot for seven weeks straight where it has topped Minions to become the top movie of the year. The top earning markets are Germany ($70.3 million) and France ($38.8 million). In Paris, it has the second highest ticket sales of all time with $4.1 million tickets sold only behind Spider-Man 3 which sold over $6.32 million tickets in 2007.

Terrorist activity in what French city impacted Spectre's earnings?

Paris

How much more did Spectre earn compared with Skyfall in the Indian market?

In Paris, what movie has generated more ticket revenue than Spectre?

Spider-Man 3

How much did Spectre make in its opening in South Korea?

$8.2 million

What is the only film to have a higher ticket sale in Paris than Spectre?

Spider-Man 3

What movie did Spectre beat to become top movie of the year in Switzerland?

Minions

What opened in Greece with $25.45 million?

I'm not sure.

What set a new record for the biggest Sunday of all time in Germany?

I'm not sure.

North Korea opened to how many million?

I'm not sure.

Where did the film open with $14.6 million despite the 11 November Paris attacks?

I'm not sure.


In the United States and Canada, the film opened on 6 November 2015, and in its opening weekend, was originally projected to gross $70–75 million from 3,927 screens, the widest release for a Bond film. However, after grossing $5.25 million from its early Thursday night showings and $28 million on its opening day, weekend projections were increased to $75–80 million. The film ended up grossing $70.4 million in its opening weekend (about $20 million less than Skyfall's $90.6 million debut, including IMAX previews), but nevertheless finished first at the box office. IMAX generated $9.1 million for Spectre at 374 screens, premium large format made $8 million from 429 cinemas, reaping 11% of the film's opening, which means that Spectre earned $17.1 million (23%) of its opening weekend total in large-format venues. Cinemark XD generated $1.85 million in 112 XD locations.

How many Imax screens showed Spectre on its opening weekend in the US and Canada?

How much money did Spectre make in its first weekend in the US and Canada?

$70.4 million

How much money did preview showings generate in the US and Canada?

Which film grossed more money for its opening weekend in the North American market, Skyfall or Spectre?

Skyfall

How many IMAX screens was Spectre shown on in North America?

What day of the week was Spectre released in North America?

Thursday

In the United States, the film opened on 16 November of what year?

I'm not sure.

Where was the film projected to gross $80-85 million in its opening weekend?

I'm not sure.

What grossed about $20 million more than Skyfall's debut?

I'm not sure.

What finished second at the box office?

I'm not sure.


In China, it opened on 12 November and earned $15 million on its opening day, which is the second biggest 2D single day gross for a Hollywood film behind the $18.5 million opening day of Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation and occupying 43% of all available screens which included $790,000 in advance night screenings. Through its opening weekend, it earned $48.1 million from 14,700 screens which is 198% ahead of Skyfall, a new record for a Hollywood 2D opening. IMAX contributed $4.6 million on 246 screens, also a new record for a three-day opening for a November release (breaking Interstellar's record). In its second weekend, it added $12.1 million falling precipitously by 75% which is the second worst second weekend drop for any major Hollywood release in China of 2015. It grossed a total of $84.7 million there after four weekends. Albeit a strong opening it failed to attain the $100 million mark as projected.

On what day and month was Spectre released to the Chinese market?

12 November

How much more money did Spectre make during its first weekend in China than Skyfall?

By the weekend after its China release, how much had revenue decreased?

How much had Spectre made in its first month in China?

$84.7 million

Spectre came in second in opening day gross in China behind what movie?

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

How much money did Spectre gross after four weekends in China?

$84.7 million

The film opened on 11 of what month in China?

I'm not sure.

The film occupied 53% of all screens in what country?

I'm not sure.

The film took in $890,000 in advance night screenings in what country?

I'm not sure.

The film fell by 85% in its second weekend in what country?

I'm not sure.


Spectre has received mixed reviews, with many reviewers either giving the film highly positive or highly negative feedback. Many critics praised the film's opening scene, action sequences, stuntwork, cinematography and performances from the cast. In some early reviews, the film received favourable comparisons with its predecessor, Skyfall. Rotten Tomatoes sampled 274 reviews and judged 64% of the critiques to be positive, saying that the film "nudges Daniel Craig's rebooted Bond closer to the glorious, action-driven spectacle of earlier entries, although it's admittedly reliant on established 007 formula." On Metacritic, the film has a rating of 60 out of 100, based on 48 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A−" on an A+ to F scale.

What was Metacritics score for Spectre?

60 out of 100

How many individual ratings contributed to Metacritics score?

What percentage of Spectre reviews did Rotten Tomatoes find to be in favor of the film?

Who did CinemaScore ask for input on the film?

Audiences

What percentage of review on Rotten Tomatoes were positive?

What was the movie's rating on Metacritic?

60 out of 100

What film received all positive reviews?

I'm not sure.

Many critics praised the film's ending what?

I'm not sure.

In all early review, the film was compared favorably with what movie?

I'm not sure.

On Metacritic, the film has a rating of 70 out of what?

I'm not sure.


Prior to its UK release, Spectre mostly received positive reviews. Mark Kermode, writing in The Guardian, gave the film four out of five stars, observing that the film did not live up to the standard set by Skyfall, but was able to tap into audience expectations. Writing in the same publication, Peter Bradshaw gave the film a full five stars, calling it "inventive, intelligent and complex", and singling out Craig's performance as the film's highlight. In another five star review, The Daily Telegraph's Robbie Collin described Spectre as "a swaggering show of confidence'", lauding it as "a feat of pure cinematic necromancy." In an otherwise positive, but overall less enthusiastic review, IGN's Chris Tilly considered Spectre "solid if unspectacular", and gave the film a 7.2 score (out of a possible 10), saying that "the film falls frustratingly short of greatness."

Who gave Spectre a perfect rating in The Daily Telegraph?

Robbie Collin

A writer for which publication rated the film 7.2/10?

IGN

What score did Mark Kermode give Spectre?

four out of five stars

How many stars did Mark Kermode of the Guardian aware Spectre prior to its release?

four out of five

Spectre received mostly positive reviews prior to its release in what country?

I'm not sure.

John Kermode from the Guardian, gave the film how many out of five stars?

I'm not sure.

The Daily Mail's Robbie Collin described the film as what?

I'm not sure.

GIN's Chris Tully said what about the film?

I'm not sure.


Critical appraisal of the film was mixed in the United States. In a lukewarm review for RogerEbert.com, Matt Zoller Seitz gave the film 2.5 stars out of 4, describing Spectre as inconsistent and unable to capitalise on its potential. Kenneth Turan, reviewing the film for Los Angeles Times, concluded that Spectre "comes off as exhausted and uninspired". Manohla Dargis of The New York Times panned the film as having "nothing surprising" and sacrificing its originality for the sake of box office returns. Forbes' Scott Mendelson also heavily criticised the film, denouncing Spectre as "the worst 007 movie in 30 years". Darren Franich of Entertainment Weekly viewed Spectre as "an overreaction to our current blockbuster moment", aspiring "to be a serialized sequel" and proving "itself as a Saga". While noting that "[n]othing that happens in Spectre holds up to even minor logical scrutiny", he had "come not to bury Spectre, but to weirdly praise it. Because the final act of the movie is so strange, so willfully obtuse, that it deserves extra attention." In a positive review Rolling Stone, Peter Travers gave the film 3.5 stars out of 4, describing "The 24th movie about the British MI6 agent with a license to kill is party time for Bond fans, a fierce, funny, gorgeously produced valentine to the longest-running franchise in movies". Other positive reviews from Mick LaSalle from the San Francisco Chronicle, gave it a perfect 100 score, stating: “One of the great satisfactions of Spectre is that, in addition to all the stirring action, and all the timely references to a secret organization out to steal everyone’s personal information, we get to believe in Bond as a person.” Stephen Whitty from the New York Daily News, gave it an 80 grade, saying: “Craig is cruelly efficient. Dave Bautista makes a good, Oddjob-like assassin. And while Lea Seydoux doesn’t leave a huge impression as this film’s “Bond girl,” perhaps it’s because we’ve already met — far too briefly — the hypnotic Monica Bellucci, as the first real “Bond woman” since Diana Rigg.” Richard Roeper from the Chicago Sun-Times, gave it a 75 grade. He stated: “This is the 24th Bond film and it ranks solidly in the middle of the all-time rankings, which means it’s still a slick, beautifully photographed, action-packed, international thriller with a number of wonderfully, ludicrously entertaining set pieces, a sprinkling of dry wit, myriad gorgeous women and a classic psycho-villain who is clearly out of his mind but seems to like it that way.” Michael Phillips over at the Chicago Tribune, gave it a 75 grade. He stated: “For all its workmanlike devotion to out-of-control helicopters, “Spectre” works best when everyone’s on the ground, doing his or her job, driving expensive fast cars heedlessly, detonating the occasional wisecrack, enjoying themselves and their beautiful clothes.” Guy Lodge from Variety, gave it a 70 score, stating: “What’s missing is the unexpected emotional urgency of “Skyfall,” as the film sustains its predecessor’s nostalgia kick with a less sentimental bent.”

Which journalist considered Spectre the worst James Bond movie in three decades?

Scott Mendelson

Which writer for the San Francisco Chronicle awarded Spectre with a perfect score?

Mick LaSalle

What score did the writer from the Chicago Tribune give to Spectre?

The reviewer from Variety compares Spectre to which other Bond movie?

Skyfall

Critics were entirely positive about the film in what country?

I'm not sure.

On Today.com, Matt Zoller Seitz gave the film how many stars?

I'm not sure.

Who described the film as consistent and capable of capitalizing on its potential?

I'm not sure.

Forbes' Scott Mendelson described the movie as the best what in 30 years?

I'm not sure.


Christopher Orr, writing in The Atlantic, also criticised the film, saying that Spectre "backslides on virtually every [aspect]". Lawrence Toppman of The Charlotte Observer called Craig's performance "Bored, James Bored." Alyssa Rosenberg, writing for The Washington Post, stated that the film turned into "a disappointingly conventional Bond film."

Which Atlantic writer gave a negative review of Spectre?

Christopher Orr

What adjective did Lawrence Toppman use to describe Craig's portrayal of James Bond?

Bored

What publication does Alyssa Rosenberg write for?

The Washington Post

What was the catch phrase Lawrence Toppman of the Charlotte Observer used for the film?

Bored, James Bored

Christopher Orr of the New Yorker said what about Spectre?

I'm not sure.

Lawrence Toppman of The Boston Observer called Craig's performance what?

I'm not sure.

Alyssa Rosenberg of The Washington Observer said what about the film?

I'm not sure.

Lawrence Orr writes for The Charlotte what?

I'm not sure.


In India, it was reported that the Indian Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) censored kissing scenes featuring Monica Bellucci, Daniel Craig, and Léa Seydoux. They also muted all profanity. This prompted criticism of the board online, especially on Twitter.

Whic organization is responsible for filtering movie content in India?

Indian Central Board of Film Certification

Which social media site was used for complaining about the Indian censoring?

Twitter.

What country censored hand-holding scenes?

I'm not sure.

Who censored talking scenes?

I'm not sure.

Profanity was not muted in which country?

I'm not sure.

Where was support expressed for the censored film?

I'm not sure.


A sequel to Spectre will begin development in spring 2016. Sam Mendes has stated he will not return to direct the next 007 film. Christoph Waltz has signed on for two more films in the series, but his return depends on whether or not Craig will again portray Bond.

Christoph Waltz's appearance in future Bond movies is contingent on the appearance of which other actor?

Craig

When will work being on the follow-up to Spectre?

spring 2016

When will the sequel to Spectre being development?

spring 2016.

A prequel to Spectre will begin when?

I'm not sure.

Who will return to direct the next 007 film?

I'm not sure.

Who has signed on for three more films in the series?

I'm not sure.

Whose return depends on whether or not Sam Mendes returns to portray Bond?

I'm not sure.


The 2008 Sichuan earthquake or the Great Sichuan earthquake, measured at 8.0 Ms and 7.9 Mw, and occurred at 02:28:01 PM China Standard Time at epicenter (06:28:01 UTC) on May 12 in Sichuan province, killed 69,197 people and left 18,222 missing.

In what year did the earthquake in Sichuan occur?

What was the earthquake named?

the Great Sichuan earthquake

How many people were killed as a result?

What year did the Sichuan earthquake take place?

What did the quake measure?

8.0 Ms and 7.9 Mw

What day did the earthquake occur?

May 12

What time of the day did the quake happen?

02:28:01 PM China Standard Time

How many people died?


It is also known as the Wenchuan earthquake (Chinese: 汶川大地震; pinyin: Wènchuān dà dìzhèn; literally: "Great Wenchuan earthquake"), after the location of the earthquake's epicenter, Wenchuan County, Sichuan. The epicenter was 80 kilometres (50 mi) west-northwest of Chengdu, the provincial capital, with a focal depth of 19 km (12 mi). The earthquake was also felt in nearby countries and as far away as both Beijing and Shanghai—1,500 km (930 mi) and 1,700 km (1,060 mi) away—where office buildings swayed with the tremor. Strong aftershocks, some exceeding magnitude 6, continued to hit the area even months after the main quake, causing new casualties and damage.

Which far away cities in other countries could feel the earthquake?

Beijing and Shanghai

What was the focal depth of the earthquake?

19 km

How long after the earthquake were aftershocks felt?

months after

What is another name for the earthquake in Sichuan?

the Wenchuan earthquake

Where was the epicenter of the earthquake?

Wenchuan County, Sichuan

How far was it from Chengdu?

80 kilometres

What was the focal depth of the quake?

19 km


Official figures (as of July 21, 2008 12:00 CST) stated that 69,197 were confirmed dead, including 68,636 in Sichuan province, and 374,176 injured, with 18,222 listed as missing. The earthquake left about 4.8 million people homeless, though the number could be as high as 11 million. Approximately 15 million people lived in the affected area. It was the deadliest earthquake to hit China since the 1976 Tangshan earthquake, which killed at least 240,000 people, and the strongest in the country since the 1950 Chayu earthquake, which registered at 8.5 on the Richter magnitude scale. It is the 21st deadliest earthquake of all time. On November 6, 2008, the central government announced that it would spend 1 trillion RMB (about US $146.5 billion) over the next three years to rebuild areas ravaged by the earthquake, as part of the Chinese economic stimulus program.

How many people were confirmed dead?

How many people were confirmed dead only in the Sichuan province?

How many people were left homeless because of the earthquake?

4.8 million

How many people lived in the affected area?

15 million

How much money was dedicated to rebuild ravaged areas?

1 trillion RMB

How many people died in Sichuan Province?

How many were injured in Sichuan?

How many people are listed as missing?

How many people are homeless because of the quake?

4.8 million

How high could the homeless number possibly go?

11 million


The earthquake had a magnitude of 8.0 Ms and 7.9 Mw. The epicenter was in Wenchuan County, Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, 80 km west/northwest of the provincial capital of Chengdu, with its main tremor occurring at 14:28:01.42 China Standard Time (06:28:01.42 UTC), on May 12, 2008 lasting for around 2 minutes, in the quake almost 80% of buildings were destroyed.

Where was the epicenter?

Wenchuan County, Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture

How long did the earthquake last?

2 minutes

What percentage of buildings were destroyed?

What was the magnitude of the earthquake?

8.0 Ms and 7.9 Mw

How long did the main tremor last?

2 minutes

What percentage of buildings were destroyed during the quake?

almost 80%


According to a study by the China Earthquake Administration (CEA), the earthquake occurred along the Longmenshan fault, a thrust structure along the border of the Indo-Australian Plate and Eurasian Plate. Seismic activities concentrated on its mid-fracture (known as Yingxiu-Beichuan fracture). The rupture lasted close to 120 sec, with the majority of energy released in the first 80 sec. Starting from Wenchuan, the rupture propagated at an average speed of 3.1 kilometers per second 49° toward north east, rupturing a total of about 300 km. Maximum displacement amounted to 9 meters. The focus was deeper than 10 km.

On what fault did the earthquake occur?

Longmenshan fault

Where is the Longmenshan fault located?

along the border of the Indo-Australian Plate and Eurasian Plate

How long did the rupture last?

120 sec

How deep was the focus of the earthquake?

10 km

Along what fault line did the quake happen?

Longmenshan fault

On which fracture did the quake focus?

Yingxiu-Beichuan fracture

When wasmost of the energy released during the initial eruption?

first 80 sec.

What was the most displacement caused by the earthquake?

9 meters


Malaysia-based Yazhou Zhoukan conducted an interview with former researcher at the China Seismological Bureau Geng Qingguo (耿庆国), in which Geng claimed that a confidential written report was sent to the State Seismological Bureau on April 30, 2008, warning about the possible occurrence of a significant earthquake in Ngawa Prefecture region of Sichuan around May 8, with a range of 10 days before or after the quake. Geng, while acknowledging that earthquake prediction was broadly considered problematic by the scientific community, believed that "the bigger the earthquake, the easier it is to predict." Geng had long attempted to establish a correlation between the occurrence of droughts and earthquakes; Premier Zhou Enlai reportedly took an interest in Geng's work. Geng's drought-earthquake correlation theory was first released in 1972, and said to have successfully predicted the 1975 Haicheng and 1976 Tangshan earthquakes. The same Yazhou Zhoukan article pointed out the inherent difficulties associated with predicting earthquakes. In response, an official with the Seismological Bureau stated that "earthquake prediction is widely acknowledged around the world to be difficult from a scientific standpoint." The official also denied that the Seismological Bureau had received reports predicting the earthquake.

When was the confidential written report sent to the State Seismological Bureau?

April 30, 2008

When was Geng's drought-earthquake correlation theory released?

What did researcher Geng Qingguo say was sent to the State Seismological Bureau?

written report

What did this report warn about?

significant earthquake in Ngawa Prefecture

What was the predicted time of the quake?

around May 8

What did Geng long try to establish as a relationship with earthquakes?

droughts

What did an official with the Seismological Bureau deny receiving?

reports predicting the earthquake


In a United States Geological Survey (USGS) study, preliminary rupture models of the earthquake indicated displacement of up to 9 meters along a fault approximately 240 km long by 20 km deep. The earthquake generated deformations of the surface greater than 3 meters and increased the stress (and probability of occurrence of future events) at the northeastern and southwestern ends of the fault. On May 20, USGS seismologist Tom Parsons warned that there is "high risk" of a major M>7 aftershock over the next weeks or months.

How large was the displacement?

up to 9 meters

Who warned of possible seismic activity in the area beforehand?

Tom Parsons

What did the United States Geological Survey show as the amount of displacement?

9 meters

How long was the fault where the quake occurred?

240 km long

How deep is the fault?

20 km deep

Where on the fault is the possibility of future earthquakes increased?

northeastern and southwestern ends

What did Tom Parsons consider as the risk factor for strong future quakes?

high risk


Japanese seismologist Yuji Yagi at the University of Tsukuba said that the earthquake occurred in two stages: "The 155-mile Longmenshan Fault tore in two sections, the first one ripping about seven yards, followed by a second one that sheared four yards." His data also showed that the earthquake lasted about two minutes and released 30 times the energy of the Great Hanshin earthquake of 1995 in Japan, which killed over 6,000 people. He pointed out that the shallowness of the epicenter and the density of population greatly increased the severity of the earthquake. Teruyuki Kato, a seismologist at the University of Tokyo, said that the seismic waves of the quake traveled a long distance without losing their power because of the firmness of the terrain in central China. According to reports from Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, the earthquake tremors lasted for "about two or three minutes".

How many people were killed in the Hanshin earthquake?

6,000 people

How did Yuji Yagi say the quake happened?

in two stages

What fault tore in two places?

Longmenshan Fault

Besides the population density, what else contributed to the severity of the quake?

shallowness of the epicenter

How much greater was the energy of this quake than that released in the earthquake of 1995 in Japan?

30 times

Why did the seismic waves travel so far?

firmness of the terrain


Between 64 and 104 major aftershocks, ranging in magnitude from 4.0 to 6.1, were recorded within 72 hours of the main quake. According to Chinese official counts, "by 12:00 CST, November 6, 2008 there had been 42,719 total aftershocks, of which 246 ranged from 4.0 MS to 4.9 MS, 34 from 5.0 MS to 5.9 MS, and 8 from 6.0 Ms to 6.4 MS; the strongest aftershock measured 6.4 MS." The latest aftershock exceeding M6 occurred on August 5, 2008.

How many aftershocks were there?

Between 64 and 104

When were the aftershocks recorded?

within 72 hours of the main quake.

When did the latest magnitude 6 aftershock occur?

on August 5, 2008

How many aftershocks were there within 72 hours?

Between 64 and 104

What do the Chinese say is the total number of shocks after the quake?

What did the strongest aftershock measure?

6.4 MS

How many shocks ranged from 4.0 MS to 4.9 MS?

At what date did the most recent aftershock above 6 MS occur?

August 5, 2008


(The Ms 6.1 earthquake on August 30, 2008 in southern Sichuan was not part of this series because it was caused by a different fault. See 2008 Panzhihua earthquake for details.)

When did this earthquake occur?

August 30, 2008

Where did this earthquake occur?

southern Sichuan

Why was it not included in the series?

because it was caused by a different fault.

Where should you look for more details?

2008 Panzhihua earthquake

Where was the August 30, 2008 quake?

southern Sichuan

What was the magnitude of the southern Sichuan quake?

Ms 6.1

What earthquake happened in southern Sichuan?

Panzhihua earthquake


The map of earthquake intensity published by CEA after surveying 500,000 km2 of the affected area shows a maximum liedu of XI on the China Seismic Intensity Scale (CSIS), described as "very destructive" on the European Macroseismic Scale (EMS) from which CSIS drew reference. (USGS, using the Modified Mercalli intensity scale (CC), also placed maximum intensity at XI, "very disastrous".) Two south-west-north-east stripes of liedu XI are centered around Yingxiu, Wenchuan (the town closest to the epicenter of the main quake) and Beichuan (the town repeatedly struck by strong aftershocks including one registering MS 6.1 on Aug 1, 2008), both in Sichuan Province, occupying a total of 2,419 km2. The Yingxiu liedu-XI zone is about 66 km long and 20 km wide along Wenchuan–Dujiangyan–Pengzhou; the Beichuan liedu-XI zone is about 82 km long and 15 km wide along An County–Beichuan–Pingwu. The area with liedu X (comparable to X on EMS, "destructive" and X on MM, "disastrous") spans 3,144 km2. The area affected by earthquakes exceeding liedu VI totals 440,442 km2, occupying an oval 936 km long and 596 km wide, spanning three provinces and one autonomous region.

Who published the map of the earthquakes intensity?

CEA

What was the intensity scaled at?

XI

What does the China Seismic Intensity Scale call the earthquake?

very destructive

How did the USGS rate the earthquake?

very disastrous

What town was closest to the main epicenter?

Yingxiu, Wenchuan


The Longmen Shan Fault System is situated in the eastern border of the Tibetan Plateau and contains several faults. This earthquake ruptured at least two imbricate structures in Longmen Shan Fault System, i.e. the Beichuan Fault and the Guanxian–Anxian Fault. In the epicentral area, the average slip in Beichuan Fault was about 3.5 metres (11 ft) vertical, 3.5 metres (11 ft) horizontal-parallel to the fault, and 4.8 metres (16 ft) horizontal-perpendicular to the fault. In the area about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northeast of the epicenter, the surface slip on Beichuan Fault was almost purely dextral strike-slip up to about 3 metres (9.8 ft), while the average slip in Guanxian–Anxian Fault was about 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) vertical and 2.3 metres (7 ft 7 in) horizontal.

Where is the Longmenshan Fault located?

the eastern border of the Tibetan Plateau

What is the average slip in the Beichuan Fault?

3.5 metres

How large was the slip 30 km northeast of the fault?

3 metres

What was the vertical average slip on the Guanxian-Anxian fault?

2 metres

What was the horizontal average slip on the Guanxian-Anxian fault?

2.3 metres

Where is the Longmen shan fault located?

Tibetan Plateau

Where are the Beichuan and Guanxian-Anxian Faults?

Longmen Shan Fault System

What was the average vertical slip in the Beichaun Fault?

3.5 metres

What was the horizontal slippage in the Beichuan Fault at the epicenter?

3.5 metres

What was the horizontal slippage perpendicular to the fault?

4.8 metres


Office buildings in Shanghai's financial district, including the Jin Mao Tower and the Hong Kong New World Tower, were evacuated. A receptionist at the Tibet Hotel in Chengdu said things were "calm" after the hotel evacuated its guests. Meanwhile, workers at a Ford plant in Sichuan were evacuated for about 10 minutes. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport was shut down, and the control tower and regional radar control evacuated. One SilkAir flight was diverted and landed in Kunming as a result. Cathay Pacific delayed both legs of its quadruple daily Hong Kong to London route due to this disruption in air traffic services. Chengdu Shuangliu Airport reopened later on the evening of May 12, offering limited service as the airport began to be used as a staging area for relief operations.

Where were office buildings evacuated?

Shanghai's financial district

How did a receptionist describe the atmosphere after the evacuation?

calm

How long were workers in Ford Plant evacuated for?

10 minutes

Which airport was shut down?

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

When did the airport re-open?

May 12

What happened to office buildings in Shanghai?

evacuated

Which airport was shut down?

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Why were flights delayed and diverted?

disruption in air traffic services

What were they using the airport to stage for?

relief operations


Reporters in Chengdu said they saw cracks on walls of some residential buildings in the downtown areas, but no buildings collapsed. Many Beijing office towers were evacuated, including the building housing the media offices for the organizers of the 2008 Summer Olympics. None of the Olympic venues were damaged. Meanwhile, a cargo train carrying 13 petrol tanks derailed in Hui County, Gansu, and caught on fire after the rail was distorted.

Where did the reporters say they saw cracks on walls of some buildings?

in Chengdu

Where were office towers evacuated?

Beijing

Where did a cargo train derail as a result?

Hui County, Gansu

What happened to the cargo train?

caught on fire

What was reported in Chengdu?

cracks on walls

What was evacuated in Beijing?

office towers

What part of the Olympic area was not damaged?

venues

Where did a cargo train derail?

Hui County, Gansu

Why did the train catch fire?

rail was distorted


All of the highways into Wenchuan, and others throughout the province, were damaged, resulting in delayed arrival of the rescue troops. In Beichuan County, 80% of the buildings collapsed according to Xinhua News. In the city of Shifang, the collapse of two chemical plants led to leakage of some 80 tons of liquid ammonia, with hundreds of people reported buried. In the city of Dujiangyan, south-east of the epicenter, a whole school collapsed with 900 students buried and fewer than 60 survived. The Juyuan Middle School, where many teenagers were buried, was excavated by civilians and cranes. Dujiangyan is home of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, an ancient water diversion project which is still in use and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The project's famous Fish Mouth was cracked but not severely damaged otherwise.

How many highways leading into Wenchuan were damaged?

All of the highways

What percentage of building collapsed in Beichuan?

Where did two chemical plants collapse?

Dujiangyan

How many students out of the 900 in the school, survived the collapse?

What highways into Wenchuan  were damaged?

All of the highways

What did the damaged roadways cause to the rescue operations?

delayed arrival

How many of the buildings in Beichuan collapsed?

What leaked liquid ammonia in Shifang?

two chemical plants

How many of the 900 students buried in a Dujiangyan school collapse survived?

fewer than 60


Both the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange suspended trading of companies based in southwestern China. Copper rose over speculations that production in southwestern China may be affected, and oil prices dropped over speculations that demand from China would fall.

Where were the exchanges based?

southwestern China

What metal rose in value?

Copper

What natural resource dropped in value?

oil

What did the Shanghai Stock Exchange do?

suspended trading

Where were companies located that had their stock trading suspended?

southwestern China

What metal rose due to speculation?

Copper

Besides the Shanghai Stock Exchange, what other exchange suspended trading of southwestern China stock?

Shenzhen Stock Exchange