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Hollywood

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  1. 1. The group of actors in a production.
  2. 4. A serious movie genre.
  3. 5. A single segment of a movie.

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  1. 2. The area where actors perform.
  2. 3. The state of being widely known.

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Hollywood

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  1. 1. The audio portion of a film
  2. 3. A single continuous part of a movie
  3. 4. A movie genre focused on serious themes

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  1. 2. A golden statue awarded for cinematic excellence

Emily Blunt

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  1. 2. Biochemist spouse of a famous physicist portrayed by Blunt in Nolan's biographical epic
  2. 4. Profession of James Corden's character who sought a child with her in a Sondheim musical
  3. 5. First word in the title of her 2014 sci-fi thriller with the tagline Live Die Repeat
  4. 8. Supernatural nanny she embodied in a 2018 Disney musical sequel
  5. 11. Childhood speech impediment she overcame through school drama and acting
  6. 12. Type of Globe award she won for the BBC television drama Gideon's Daughter

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  1. 1. Fierce combat hero Vrataski portrayed by Blunt in a sci-fi time loop
  2. 2. Idealistic FBI agent Macer navigating cartels in a 2015 thriller
  3. 3. Adjective describing the perilous atmosphere where even a whisper attracts monsters
  4. 4. Her native nationality hailing from across the Atlantic
  5. 6. Studio that cast her in Jungle Cruise, Into the Woods, and Mary Poppins Returns
  6. 7. Gritty 2015 drug-war thriller directed by Denis Villeneuve in which she starred
  7. 9. Chris who co-starred with her as a groom in The Five-Year Engagement
  8. 10. Transit vehicle featured in her 2016 thriller mystery about a missing woman

Hollywood

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  1. 1. A single camera angle or take
  2. 3. A trophy given for excellence in cinema
  3. 4. The story sequence of a movie

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  1. 1. A famous actor or actress
  2. 2. To cut and assemble film footage

Hollywood

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  1. 3. A platform used for filming.
  2. 4. Clothing worn by an actor.

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  1. 1. A movie that continues a story.
  2. 2. To guide the making of a film.
  3. 4. The group of actors in a show.
  4. 5. A famous actor or actress.

movies

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  1. 1. Any portable object handled by actors during a performance
  2. 3. The golden statuette awarded annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
  3. 6. The written script for a film, including acting instructions and scene directions
  4. 9. A professional reviewer who analyzes and rates new cinematic releases
  5. 10. A continuous block of storytelling taking place in a single location and time
  6. 11. A background actor who has no speaking lines in a crowd scene
  7. 12. A leading actor or actress who draws big crowds to the box office

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  1. 1. The person who secures funding and oversees the business side of a film
  2. 2. The collective group of actors bringing characters to life on screen
  3. 4. The written blueprint containing dialogue and stage directions for a film
  4. 5. The creative visionary who guides the actors and controls the artistic flow on set
  5. 7. A filmmaker whose personal influence and artistic control dominate the work
  6. 8. The behind-the-scenes team handling lighting, sound, and camera work
  7. 9. A signal for an actor to begin speaking or for a sound effect to play
  8. 10. The physical scenery and stage construction where a scene is filmed

movies and actors

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  1. 1. The golden statuette every Hollywood star hopes to take home
  2. 3. The physical environment where a film scene is shot
  3. 6. Any portable object used by actors during a scene
  4. 8. The small room where the projectionist or sound engineer works
  5. 9. The written text of a movie, including instructions and dialogue
  6. 11. A film produced outside of the major studio system
  7. 13. A very short promotional trailer meant to build early hype
  8. 14. A category of artistic composition, like sci-fi, horror, or comedy

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  1. 2. A highly famous actor who usually plays the leading role
  2. 4. Background actors who do not have speaking roles
  3. 5. The artist who writes the musical score for a movie
  4. 7. The very first public showing of a new film
  5. 10. The French city famous for its prestigious annual international film festival
  6. 12. The behind-the-scenes team responsible for lighting, sound, and camera work

Hollywood

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  1. 1. A public performance or production
  2. 3. A prize for excellence in cinema
  3. 4. The group of performers in a movie

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  1. 1. A famous actor or actress
  2. 2. To cut and assemble film footage

Hollywood

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  1. 2. To perform in a play or movie
  2. 3. A single segment of a movie
  3. 4. A famous person in the entertainment industry

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  1. 1. The group of actors in a production
  2. 2. A person who represents talent

Hollywood

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  1. 1. The place where a scene is filmed.
  2. 3. A motion picture.
  3. 5. To oversee the artistic aspects of a film.
  4. 6. The device used to record moving images.

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  1. 1. A company that produces motion pictures.
  2. 2. The sequence of events in a story.
  3. 4. A genre focused on serious character development.
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