The DCO Jeopardy Challenge

Antares · March 20, 2010, 05:21:52 PM

Rogmeister is correct for 800 points

Antares · March 20, 2010, 05:26:02 PM

In the category Original Names for 1000 points...

This actor, known for playing villains and tough guys was born with a tough sounding name, Volodymyr Palanyuk. The following year after winning an Oscar, he became part of an urban myth concerning the winner of the category he presented.

Kathy · March 20, 2010, 06:53:08 PM

Jack Palance.

I'm not sure if this is what you are thinking because it is true, not myth but I remember him doing those one-handed push-ups!

Is that it? I don't see any more open categories.

northbloke · March 20, 2010, 07:38:53 PM

Quote from: Kathy on March 20, 2010, 06:53:08 PM
Jack Palance.

I'm not sure if this is what you are thinking because it is true, not myth but I remember him doing those one-handed push-ups!

Is that it? I don't see any more open categories.

No, he's talking about the myth that he's supposed to have read Marisa Tomei's name out as winner by accident.

Kathy · March 20, 2010, 07:46:31 PM

Quote from: northbloke on March 20, 2010, 07:38:53 PM
Quote from: Kathy on March 20, 2010, 06:53:08 PM
Jack Palance.

I'm not sure if this is what you are thinking because it is true, not myth but I remember him doing those one-handed push-ups!

Is that it? I don't see any more open categories.

No, he's talking about the myth that he's supposed to have read Marisa Tomei's name out as winner by accident.

Thank you - I don't remember hearing about that at all.

But, tramp that I am...I do remember one-hand push-ups!

northbloke · March 20, 2010, 07:51:21 PM

And he was 73 at the time as well! Are you on the look out for a sugar daddy?

Kathy · March 20, 2010, 09:16:45 PM

Quote from: northbloke on March 20, 2010, 07:51:21 PM
And he was 73 at the time as well! Are you on the look out for a sugar daddy?

I'm afraid at my age I have to start looking for a sugar sonny!

Antares · March 20, 2010, 09:38:39 PM

Kathy is correct for 1000 points

There are two categories left.

Please look at the first page, first post.

Kathy · March 20, 2010, 10:56:16 PM

Oops - I was looking at the first round.

Imdb for 200.

Antares · March 21, 2010, 03:25:24 AM

In the category IMDB 250 for 200 points...

As of today, this silent film comedy is the oldest film on the IMDB 250.

What is it?

Critter · March 21, 2010, 03:42:41 AM

Is it The Kid?

If so then IMDB for 400

Antares · March 21, 2010, 04:08:42 AM

Critter is correct for 200 points

Antares · March 21, 2010, 04:12:58 AM

In the category IMDB 250 for 400 points...

This anime film is the highest rated film on the IMDB 250. What is the name of this classic anime film?

Critter · March 21, 2010, 04:17:23 AM

Princess Mononoke( Mononoke Hime).

If so then IMDB for 600

Antares · March 21, 2010, 01:44:14 PM

That is incorrect.

You lose 400 points.