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The first Golden Globe Awards ceremony recognized achievements from the year 1944.
Answer: False
Explanation: The inaugural ceremony was held in 1944, but it honored achievements from the year 1943.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) was founded by established Hollywood studio executives.
Answer: False
Explanation: The HFPA was established by foreign journalists based in Los Angeles, not by Hollywood studio executives.
The initial goal of the HFPA's founders was to create a unified awards ceremony for American cinema.
Answer: False
Explanation: The founding journalists sought to establish a more systematic approach to disseminating cinema news to international audiences, rather than creating a unified awards ceremony for American cinema.
The earliest Golden Globe Awards ceremonies were consistently held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
Answer: False
Explanation: Following the initial ceremony at 20th Century-Fox studios, subsequent early ceremonies were held at various locations, including The Beverly Hills Hotel and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, but not consistently at the latter.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) and the Foreign Press Association of Hollywood (FPAH) merged in 1955.
Answer: True
Explanation: The official merger between the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) and the Foreign Press Association of Hollywood (FPAH) occurred in 1955.
The first Golden Globe Awards ceremony was held in which year and recognized achievements from which year?
Answer: 1944, recognizing 1943 achievements
Explanation: The inaugural ceremony took place in 1944, honoring the cinematic achievements of the preceding year, 1943.
Who were the original founders of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA)?
Answer: Foreign journalists based in Los Angeles.
Explanation: The HFPA was founded by foreign journalists residing in Los Angeles.
What was the primary objective of the journalists who established the HFPA?
Answer: To establish a more organized system for distributing cinema news internationally.
Explanation: The founding journalists sought to establish a more systematic approach to disseminating cinema news to international audiences.
Which of the following locations hosted early Golden Globe Awards ceremonies after the initial one?
Answer: The Beverly Hills Hotel
Explanation: Following the initial ceremony, early Golden Globe Awards ceremonies were held at various locations, including The Beverly Hills Hotel.
When did the HFPA and the Foreign Press Association of Hollywood officially merge?
Answer: 1955
Explanation: The official merger between the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) and the Foreign Press Association of Hollywood (FPAH) occurred in 1955.
The Golden Globe Awards are exclusively dedicated to honoring achievements in international film.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Golden Globe Awards recognize achievements in both international film and television production, not exclusively film.
The Henrietta Award was established to honor outstanding contributions to television production.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Henrietta Award, presented from 1950 to 1979, honored 'World Film Favorite,' not contributions to television production.
The Cecil B. DeMille Award is presented to recognize emerging talent in the film industry.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Cecil B. DeMille Award is an honorary award presented to recognize outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry, not specifically emerging talent.
The role traditionally held by 'Miss Golden Globe' was renamed 'Golden Globe Ambassador' in 2018.
Answer: True
Explanation: The title 'Miss Golden Globe,' which began in 1963, was indeed renamed 'Golden Globe Ambassador' in 2018.
The Carol Burnett Award specifically honors lifetime achievement in film.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Carol Burnett Award is dedicated to honoring lifetime achievement in television, analogous to the Cecil B. DeMille Award for film.
The 'Golden Globe Ambassador' role is traditionally filled by the child of a celebrity who helps present awards.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Golden Globe Ambassador, formerly Miss Golden Globe, is traditionally the child of a celebrity who assists in presenting awards, symbolizing a connection to industry families.
The Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Carol Burnett Award are the two honorary awards for lifetime achievement.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Cecil B. DeMille Award (for film) and the Carol Burnett Award (for television) are indeed the two primary honorary awards presented for lifetime achievement in their respective fields.
The 'New Star of the Year' awards recognized established actors who had recently transitioned to film.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'New Star of the Year' awards, retired after 1983, were intended to recognize promising newcomers in the film industry, not established actors transitioning to film.
The 'Best Podcast' category is the most recently added award category, starting in 2026.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Best Podcast' category is indeed the most recently added award category, with awards set to commence in 2026.
What is the primary function of the Golden Globe Awards?
Answer: To recognize excellence in both international film and television production.
Explanation: The Golden Globe Awards are presented annually to honor excellence in both international film and television production.
The Henrietta Award, presented from 1950 to 1979, honored which achievement?
Answer: World Film Favorite
Explanation: The Henrietta Award, presented from 1950 to 1979, honored 'World Film Favorite'.
What is the purpose of the Cecil B. DeMille Award?
Answer: To recognize outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry.
Explanation: The Cecil B. DeMille Award is an honorary award presented to recognize outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry.
What title replaced 'Miss Golden Globe' starting in 2018?
Answer: Golden Globe Ambassador
Explanation: The title 'Miss Golden Globe,' which began in 1963, was renamed 'Golden Globe Ambassador' in 2018.
The Carol Burnett Award is presented for what type of achievement?
Answer: Lifetime achievement in television
Explanation: The Carol Burnett Award is dedicated to honoring lifetime achievement in television.
Which of the following is NOT one of the two lifetime achievement awards presented at the Golden Globes?
Answer: Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award
Explanation: While the Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Carol Burnett Award are presented for lifetime achievement in film and television respectively, the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award is presented to a producer whose body of work demonstrates a consistently high quality of motion picture production.
The 'New Star of the Year' awards, retired after 1983, were intended to recognize:
Answer: Promising newcomers in the film industry.
Explanation: The now-retired 'New Star of the Year' awards were established to acknowledge and celebrate emerging talent and promising newcomers within the film industry.
What is the significance of the 'Golden Globe Ambassador' role?
Answer: To present trophies and symbolize a connection to industry families.
Explanation: The Golden Globe Ambassador, previously known as Miss Golden Globe, traditionally serves to present trophies, symbolizing a connection between the awards ceremony and prominent families within the entertainment industry.
The qualifying eligibility period for Golden Globe nominations spans two calendar years.
Answer: False
Explanation: The qualifying eligibility period for Golden Globe nominations is the single calendar year, from January 1 through December 31.
Voice-over performances are eligible for Golden Globe acting awards.
Answer: False
Explanation: Voice-over performances are explicitly ineligible for Golden Globe acting awards.
For Best Foreign Language Film, at least 75% of the dialogue must be in a language other than English.
Answer: False
Explanation: To be eligible for Best Foreign Language Film, at least 51% of the dialogue must be in a language other than English, not 75%.
Golden Globe nominees are determined by a simple majority vote of all members.
Answer: False
Explanation: Golden Globe nominees are determined by the five selections receiving the most votes during the nomination ballot phase, not necessarily a simple majority of all members. Winners are determined by plurality.
The winner in each Golden Globe category is selected by a two-thirds majority vote.
Answer: False
Explanation: The winner in each Golden Globe category is selected by plurality voting, not a two-thirds majority vote.
Actors in a TV series must appear in at least ten episodes to be eligible for a Golden Globe nomination.
Answer: False
Explanation: Eligibility for television acting categories requires an actor to have appeared in a minimum of six episodes within the qualifying calendar year, not ten.
Films must have less than 51% English dialogue to be eligible for Best Foreign Language Film.
Answer: False
Explanation: To qualify for the Best Foreign Language Film category, a film must feature at least 51% of its dialogue in a language other than English.
Films must have a seven-day release in the Greater Los Angeles area to be eligible for Golden Globes.
Answer: True
Explanation: A key eligibility criterion for films is a minimum seven-day release within the Greater Los Angeles area prior to December 31 of the qualifying year.
What is the required percentage of non-English dialogue for a film to be eligible for the Best Foreign Language Film category?
Answer: At least 51%
Explanation: To qualify for the Best Foreign Language Film category, a film must feature at least 51% of its dialogue in a language other than English.
Which of the following is NOT an eligibility criterion for a TV program to receive a Golden Globe?
Answer: Must be exclusively pay-per-view content.
Explanation: Television programs are eligible if they air during U.S. prime time, are delivered via broadcast, cable, or digital platforms, and are U.S. productions or co-productions. Exclusively pay-per-view content is not eligible.
How are the final winners in each Golden Globe category determined?
Answer: By plurality voting.
Explanation: The winner in each Golden Globe category is determined through a plurality voting system, where the nominee with the most votes secures the award.
What is the minimum number of episodes an actor must appear in during the qualifying year to be eligible for a Golden Globe nomination for a TV series?
Answer: Six
Explanation: Eligibility for television acting categories requires an actor to have appeared in a minimum of six episodes within the designated qualifying calendar year.
What specific rule regarding film release was mentioned in the eligibility criteria?
Answer: A seven-day release in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Explanation: A key eligibility criterion for films is a minimum seven-day release within the Greater Los Angeles area prior to December 31 of the qualifying year, which can occur in theaters, via pay-per-view, or digital delivery.
The Golden Globe statuette was redesigned in 2009 by Tiffany & Co.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Golden Globe statuette was redesigned in 2009, but this redesign was executed by the New York firm Society Awards, not Tiffany & Co.
Meryl Streep holds the record for the most competitive Golden Globe wins by an actress.
Answer: True
Explanation: Meryl Streep holds the record for the most competitive Golden Globe wins by an actress, with eight awards.
Meryl Streep has received 33 nominations in acting categories at the Golden Globes.
Answer: True
Explanation: Meryl Streep holds the record for the most nominations in acting categories at the Golden Globes, with 33 nominations.
Barbra Streisand has earned the most Golden Globe Awards overall, including competitive and honorary categories.
Answer: True
Explanation: Barbra Streisand holds the record for the most Golden Globe Awards earned by an individual, with ten awards across competitive and honorary categories.
The film 'La La Land' won all 7 of its nominated Golden Globe Awards.
Answer: True
Explanation: 'La La Land' holds the record for winning all seven of its nominated Golden Globe Awards, achieving a 'highest sweep'.
The film 'Nashville' holds the record for the most Golden Globe nominations received by a single film.
Answer: True
Explanation: The film 'Nashville' holds the record for receiving the highest number of Golden Globe nominations for a single film, with eleven.
The television series 'The Office' holds the record for the most nominations without winning.
Answer: False
Explanation: The television series 'Will & Grace' holds the record for the most nominations without winning an award, with 30 nominations, not 'The Office'.
Ennio Morricone was the youngest person to win a Golden Globe Award.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ennio Morricone is the oldest recipient of a Golden Globe Award, winning at 87. Ricky Schroder is the youngest, winning at age 9.
Ricky Schroder won the 'New Star of the Year - Actor' award for 'The Champ' at age 9.
Answer: True
Explanation: Ricky Schroder holds the record as the youngest Golden Globe winner, receiving the 'New Star of the Year - Actor' award for 'The Champ' at the age of 9.
A 'highest sweep' occurs when a film wins the majority of its nominated categories.
Answer: False
Explanation: A 'highest sweep' specifically refers to a film winning *all* of its nominated categories, not just the majority.
Who redesigned the Golden Globe statuette in 2009?
Answer: The New York firm Society Awards
Explanation: The Golden Globe statuette was redesigned in 2009 by the New York firm Society Awards.
Which actress holds the record for the most nominations in Golden Globe acting categories?
Answer: Meryl Streep
Explanation: Meryl Streep holds the record for the most nominations in acting categories at the Golden Globes, with 33 nominations.
Which film achieved the record for winning all seven of its nominated Golden Globe Awards?
Answer: La La Land
Explanation: 'La La Land' holds the record for winning all seven of its nominated Golden Globe Awards, achieving a 'highest sweep'.
What record does the television series 'Will & Grace' hold at the Golden Globes?
Answer: Most nominations without winning an award.
Explanation: The television series 'Will & Grace' holds the distinction of having the most Golden Globe nominations without securing a win, accumulating 30 nominations.
Who is the oldest recipient of a Golden Globe Award, recognized for his work on 'The Hateful Eight'?
Answer: Ennio Morricone
Explanation: Ennio Morricone is the oldest recipient of a Golden Globe Award, winning for Best Original Score for 'The Hateful Eight' at 87 years old.
Which film holds the record for the most Golden Globe nominations received?
Answer: Nashville
Explanation: The film 'Nashville' holds the record for receiving the highest number of Golden Globe nominations for a single film, with a total of eleven.
Which director is mentioned as having the most wins in the Best Director category at the Golden Globes?
Answer: Elia Kazan
Explanation: Elia Kazan holds the record for the most wins in the Best Director category at the Golden Globe Awards, with four victories.
Barbra Streisand holds the record for the most Golden Globes earned by an individual. How many awards has she won?
Answer: Ten
Explanation: Barbra Streisand holds the record for the most Golden Globe Awards earned by an individual, having received ten awards in total, encompassing both competitive and honorary categories.
In 2021, the HFPA faced criticism for its lack of diversity, specifically regarding Black representation.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2021, the HFPA encountered significant criticism concerning its lack of diversity within its membership, particularly the absence of Black representation.
Amazon Studios and Netflix supported the HFPA during the 2021 diversity controversy.
Answer: False
Explanation: Amazon Studios and Netflix announced they would cease activities with the HFPA in May 2021 due to the diversity concerns, indicating a withdrawal of support, not endorsement.
Pia Zadora's 1982 award win was controversial due to accusations of bribery and her prior child acting career.
Answer: True
Explanation: Pia Zadora's 1982 win for 'New Star of the Year' was indeed controversial, involving accusations of bribery and impropriety, alongside scrutiny of her prior child acting career.
In 2020, the HFPA was praised for its fair categorization of films like 'Parasite' and 'Minari'.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2020, the HFPA faced significant criticism, particularly regarding the categorization of films like 'Parasite' and 'Minari,' rather than being praised for fairness.
Allegations of awards being given as favors were raised against the HFPA in 1958.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 1958, allegations surfaced that awards were being given as favors, with questions raised about the influence of certain public relations firms.
What was the main reason for the criticism leveled against the HFPA in 2021?
Answer: Lack of diversity in its membership, particularly Black representation.
Explanation: In 2021, the HFPA faced significant criticism concerning its lack of diversity within its membership, particularly the absence of Black representation.
Which major companies announced a boycott of the HFPA in May 2021 due to diversity concerns?
Answer: Amazon Studios and Netflix
Explanation: Amazon Studios and Netflix announced they would cease activities with the HFPA in May 2021 due to the diversity concerns.
The controversy surrounding Pia Zadora's 1982 award involved accusations of:
Answer: Bribery and impropriety in voting.
Explanation: Pia Zadora's 1982 win for 'New Star of the Year' was controversial, involving accusations of bribery and impropriety, alongside scrutiny of her prior child acting career.
What criticism did the HFPA face in 2020 regarding the film 'Minari'?
Answer: It was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film despite being an American production.
Explanation: In 2020, the HFPA faced criticism for nominating the American production 'Minari' for Best Foreign Language Film, a decision perceived by some as inconsistent and potentially discriminatory.
Revenues from the Golden Globe Awards ceremony have primarily funded the HFPA's administrative costs.
Answer: False
Explanation: Revenues generated from the Golden Globe Awards ceremony have primarily been used to support entertainment charities and fund scholarships, rather than solely covering administrative costs.
The 79th Golden Globe Awards ceremony in 2022 was a widely televised event.
Answer: False
Explanation: Due to the controversies and boycotts surrounding the HFPA, the 79th Golden Globe Awards ceremony in 2022 was conducted as a private, non-televised presentation.
In June 2023, Eldridge acquired the Golden Globe Awards assets and intellectual property.
Answer: True
Explanation: Dick Clark Productions (DCP) and Eldridge jointly acquired the Golden Globe Awards assets and intellectual property in June 2023.
CBS has been the primary broadcaster for the Golden Globe Awards throughout its history.
Answer: False
Explanation: While CBS is the current broadcaster, NBC was the primary broadcaster for much of the Golden Globe Awards' history. Other networks have also broadcast the ceremony at different times.
The FCC banned the broadcast of the Golden Globes from 1968 to 1974 due to concerns about the show's length.
Answer: False
Explanation: The FCC ban from 1968 to 1974 was due to allegations that the show misled the public about how winners were determined, not concerns about its length.
The 2022 Golden Globe Awards ceremony was a private event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 2022 ceremony was a private event primarily due to the HFPA controversies and boycotts, not the COVID-19 pandemic, although pandemic protocols were in place.
The Golden Globe Awards began to be televised nationally in 1958.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Golden Globe Awards began to be televised nationally in 1964, not 1958.
The FCC ban on the Golden Globes was lifted in 1974.
Answer: True
Explanation: The FCC broadcast ban, which lasted from 1968, was indeed lifted in 1974.
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) began producing the Golden Globe Awards in 1993.
Answer: True
Explanation: Dick Clark Productions (DCP) began producing the Golden Globe Awards ceremony in 1993.
The HFPA removed the requirement for exclusive press conferences for nominated films starting in 2023.
Answer: True
Explanation: As of the 2023 ceremony, the HFPA eliminated the requirement for organizations to host exclusive press conferences for nominated films.
The Golden Globe Awards are currently owned by the Golden Globe Foundation.
Answer: False
Explanation: As of June 2023, the Golden Globe Awards are owned by Dick Clark Productions (DCP) and Eldridge. The HFPA has been rebranded as the Golden Globe Foundation, but it is not the owner of the awards assets.
The 78th Golden Globe Awards ceremony was postponed to February 28, 2021, due to the Writers Guild strike.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 78th Golden Globe Awards ceremony was postponed to February 28, 2021, but this was primarily due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and scheduling conflicts, not the Writers Guild strike.
NBC stopped broadcasting the Golden Globes from 1968 to 1974 due to contract disputes.
Answer: False
Explanation: NBC stopped broadcasting the Golden Globes from 1968 to 1974 due to an FCC ban related to allegations of misleading the public about award selection, not contract disputes.
How have the revenues generated from the Golden Globe Awards ceremony been primarily used?
Answer: To support entertainment charities and scholarships.
Explanation: Revenues generated from the Golden Globe Awards ceremony have primarily been used to support entertainment charities and fund scholarships.
How was the 79th Golden Globe Awards ceremony conducted in 2022?
Answer: As a non-televised, private presentation.
Explanation: Due to the controversies and boycotts surrounding the HFPA, the 79th Golden Globe Awards ceremony in 2022 was conducted as a private, non-televised presentation.
Who acquired the Golden Globe Awards assets and intellectual property in June 2023?
Answer: Dick Clark Productions (DCP) and Eldridge
Explanation: Dick Clark Productions (DCP) and Eldridge jointly acquired the Golden Globe Awards assets and intellectual property in June 2023.
What event caused the 65th Golden Globe Awards ceremony to be replaced by a press conference?
Answer: The 2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike.
Explanation: The 2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike led to the cancellation of the 65th Golden Globe Awards ceremony, which was subsequently replaced by a press conference to announce the winners.
Why did the FCC impose a broadcast ban on the Golden Globes between 1968 and 1974?
Answer: Allegations that the show misled the public about how winners were chosen.
Explanation: The FCC imposed a broadcast ban from 1968 to 1974 due to allegations that the Golden Globe Awards misled the public concerning the selection process of winners, including potential influence from lobbying efforts.
What was the primary reason cited for the postponement of the 78th Golden Globe Awards ceremony in 2021?
Answer: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Explanation: The 78th Golden Globe Awards ceremony was postponed to February 28, 2021, primarily due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting scheduling adjustments.
What rule change was implemented in 2023 concerning press conferences for nominated films?
Answer: Organizations were no longer required to host exclusive press conferences.
Explanation: As of the 2023 ceremony, the HFPA eliminated the requirement for organizations to host exclusive press conferences for nominated films.
As of June 2023, who holds the ownership of the Golden Globe Awards?
Answer: Dick Clark Productions (DCP) and Eldridge
Explanation: Dick Clark Productions (DCP) and Eldridge jointly acquired the Golden Globe Awards assets and intellectual property in June 2023.