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Study Guide: JoBlo.com: A Digital Film Hub

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JoBlo.com: A Digital Film Hub Study Guide

Origins and Founding

JoBlo.com was established in 2001.

Answer: False

Explanation: JoBlo.com was established in 1998 by Berge Garabedian.

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The founder of JoBlo.com, Berge Garabedian, is of Armenian descent.

Answer: True

Explanation: Berge Garabedian, the founder of JoBlo.com, is of Armenian descent.

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The name "JoBlo.com" is derived from the common phrase "Joe Blow."

Answer: True

Explanation: The website's name, JoBlo.com, is a playful reference to the common phrase "Joe Blow."

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Registered users on JoBlo.com are commonly referred to as "Schmoes."

Answer: True

Explanation: Registered users of the website are referred to as "schmoes."

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Berge Garabedian initially authored film reviews from the perspective of an average movie-goer, rather than a professional film critic.

Answer: True

Explanation: Berge Garabedian's film reviews were initially written from the viewpoint of an average movie-goer, aiming to connect with the general audience's perspective.

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Who founded JoBlo.com in 1998?

Answer: Berge Garabedian

Explanation: Berge Garabedian established JoBlo.com in 1998.

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From which city does JoBlo.com founder Berge Garabedian originally hail?

Answer: Montreal

Explanation: Berge Garabedian, the founder of JoBlo.com, originally hails from Montreal.

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What common phrase is the name "JoBlo.com" derived from?

Answer: Joe Blow

Explanation: The name "JoBlo.com" is derived from the common phrase "Joe Blow."

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What term does JoBlo.com employ to refer to its registered users?

Answer: Schmoes

Explanation: Registered users on JoBlo.com are commonly referred to as "schmoes."

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Berge Garabedian's initial film reviews were characterized by:

Answer: The perspective of an average movie-goer.

Explanation: Berge Garabedian's initial film reviews were written from the perspective of an average movie-goer.

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Core Content and Focus

JoBlo.com's primary focus is not video game news and reviews; its core content revolves around cinema.

Answer: True

Explanation: JoBlo.com is classified as a film review website and its primary focus is on movies, not video games.

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JoBlo.com is currently active and continues to publish content.

Answer: True

Explanation: JoBlo.com remains an active website, consistently publishing content related to the film industry.

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What is the primary focus of the JoBlo Movie Network?

Answer: Delivering news, film reviews, and trailers for movies.

Explanation: The JoBlo Movie Network primarily focuses on delivering news, film reviews, and trailers, serving as a comprehensive resource for cinematic information.

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Which of the following content types is NOT explicitly mentioned as being provided by the JoBlo Movie Network?

Answer: Video game reviews

Explanation: While the network provides movie trailers, celebrity interviews, and movie news, video game reviews are not explicitly mentioned as part of its core content offerings.

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What is the official website address for JoBlo.com?

Answer: www.joblo.com

Explanation: The official website for JoBlo.com can be accessed at the URL https://joblo.com/.

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What is the primary language employed on JoBlo.com?

Answer: English

Explanation: JoBlo.com is primarily available in English, indicating its main target audience and content language.

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Evolution and Expansion

JoBlo.com launched its weekly podcast in February 2009.

Answer: True

Explanation: JoBlo.com launched its weekly podcast, titled "The Good, The Bad, and The JoBlo Movie Podcast," in February 2009.

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The JoBlo podcast has not featured interviews with filmmakers such as Quentin Tarantino and Christopher Nolan; its notable guests have included figures like Bobcat Goldthwait and Duncan Jones.

Answer: True

Explanation: While not featuring Tarantino or Nolan, the podcast has hosted notable guests including Bobcat Goldthwait, Duncan Jones, and Clifton Collins, Jr.

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"MovieFanCentral" was a community section launched by JoBlo.com in 2009.

Answer: True

Explanation: "MovieFanCentral" was a community section launched by JoBlo.com in 2009, designed to foster interaction among film enthusiasts.

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"MovieFanCentral" was deactivated in early 2018.

Answer: True

Explanation: The community platform "MovieFanCentral" was eventually shut down in early 2018.

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JoBlo.com launched its first YouTube channel in 2011, titled 'JoBlo Movie Trailers'.

Answer: True

Explanation: JoBlo.com commenced its expansion onto the YouTube platform in 2011 with the launch of its initial channel, 'JoBlo Movie Trailers'.

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By 2015, the JoBlo YouTube Network had expanded to include four additional channels beyond its initial offering.

Answer: True

Explanation: By 2015, the JoBlo YouTube Network had established four additional channels, diversifying its content beyond the initial trailer channel.

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The JoBlo YouTube Network commenced the creation of original movie content around 2018.

Answer: True

Explanation: The network began producing its own original movie content for YouTube approximately in 2018.

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As of 2024, the JoBlo YouTube Network comprises 12 channels, including its first non-English channel, 'JoBlo En Espanol'.

Answer: True

Explanation: By 2024, the JoBlo YouTube Network had expanded to include 12 channels, notably featuring 'JoBlo En Espanol' as its first non-English offering.

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By the conclusion of 2024, the JoBlo YouTube Network had amassed over 17 million subscribers across its collective channels.

Answer: True

Explanation: By the end of 2024, the JoBlo YouTube Network had achieved a subscriber base exceeding 17 million across all its channels.

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What is the title of the weekly podcast launched by JoBlo.com in February 2009?

Answer: The Good, The Bad, and The JoBlo Movie Podcast

Explanation: The weekly podcast launched by JoBlo.com in February 2009 is titled "The Good, The Bad, and The JoBlo Movie Podcast."

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What was the stated purpose of the "MovieFanCentral" section launched by JoBlo.com in 2009?

Answer: To facilitate interaction among film enthusiasts.

Explanation: "MovieFanCentral" was launched in 2009 to serve as a platform designed to foster interaction among film enthusiasts.

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What was the designation of JoBlo.com's first YouTube channel, launched in 2011?

Answer: JoBlo Movie Trailers

Explanation: JoBlo.com launched its first YouTube channel in 2011, named 'JoBlo Movie Trailers'.

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By 2015, how many additional YouTube channels had the JoBlo YouTube Network established, beyond the initial trailer channel?

Answer: Four

Explanation: By 2015, the JoBlo YouTube Network had established four additional channels beyond the initial 'JoBlo Movie Trailers' channel.

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Around what year did the JoBlo YouTube Network commence the production of its own original movie content?

Answer: 2018

Explanation: The JoBlo YouTube Network began producing its own original movie content around 2018.

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By 2024, the JoBlo YouTube Network had expanded to encompass how many total channels?

Answer: 12

Explanation: By 2024, the JoBlo YouTube Network had grown to encompass a total of 12 channels.

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What subscriber milestone had the JoBlo YouTube Network achieved by the conclusion of 2024?

Answer: Over 17 million subscribers

Explanation: By the end of 2024, the JoBlo YouTube Network had achieved over 17 million subscribers across all its channels.

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What is the significance of the 'JoBlo En Espanol' YouTube channel within the network's expansion strategy?

Answer: It is the first non-English channel launched by the network.

Explanation: 'JoBlo En Espanol' represents the first non-English channel established by the JoBlo YouTube Network, signifying an expansion to cater to Spanish-speaking audiences.

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Production and Ventures

JoBlo Movie Productions was founded by Berge Garabedian in 2010 for the purpose of producing films, not video games.

Answer: True

Explanation: Berge Garabedian founded JoBlo Movie Productions in 2010 with the purpose of executive-producing films.

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The film "The Shelter" was produced by JoBlo Movie Productions and released in 2015.

Answer: True

Explanation: JoBlo Movie Productions has been involved in producing films such as "The Shelter," which was released in 2015.

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When was JoBlo Movie Productions established?

Answer: 2010

Explanation: JoBlo Movie Productions was established in 2010.

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Which of the following is an example of a film or documentary produced by JoBlo Movie Productions?

Answer: Arcade Dreams

Explanation: "Arcade Dreams" is cited as a documentary produced by JoBlo Movie Productions.

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Key Personnel and Roles

Berge Garabedian authored over 1,400 film reviews for the site before withdrawing from primary review duties in 2007.

Answer: True

Explanation: Berge Garabedian authored over 1,400 film reviews for the site before health issues led him to withdraw from primary review duties in 2007.

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Chris Bumbray is not the founder of JoBlo.com; Berge Garabedian is the founder.

Answer: True

Explanation: Berge Garabedian founded JoBlo.com in 1998, while Chris Bumbray currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief.

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Chris Bumbray began providing weekly movie reviews on CTV NEWS in 2019.

Answer: True

Explanation: Since 2019, Chris Bumbray has expanded his role as Editor-in-Chief by providing weekly movie reviews on the CTV NEWS channel.

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Berge Garabedian was interviewed for the 2010 documentary "The People vs George Lucas."

Answer: True

Explanation: Berge Garabedian, the founder of JoBlo.com, provided insights as an interviewee for the 2010 documentary "The People vs George Lucas."

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What led Berge Garabedian to withdraw as the site's primary critic in 2007?

Answer: Health issues.

Explanation: Health issues led Berge Garabedian to withdraw as the site's main critic in 2007.

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Who currently holds the position of Editor-in-Chief at JoBlo.com?

Answer: Chris Bumbray

Explanation: Chris Bumbray currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of JoBlo.com.

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Industry Recognition and Impact

"The Golden Schmoes" awards were established in 2001.

Answer: True

Explanation: "The Golden Schmoes" is an annual awards presentation established in 2001 by JoBlo.com.

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The Golden Schmoes awards permit site visitors to vote for their favorite films, not exclusively film industry professionals.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Golden Schmoes event allows visitors and users of the site to vote for their favorite films of the year.

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Berge Garabedian participated in the "Masters of the Web" panel at San Diego Comic-Con in 2007.

Answer: True

Explanation: Berge Garabedian participated in the "Masters of the Web" panel at San Diego Comic-Con in 2007, an event that brought together representatives from various popular movie fan websites.

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JoBlo.com was not the sole movie fan website represented at the 2007 "Masters of the Web" panel.

Answer: True

Explanation: JoBlo.com was represented at the 2007 "Masters of the Web" panel alongside other prominent movie fan sites such as ComingSoon.net, Dark Horizons, and Ain't It Cool News.

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Entertainment Weekly recognized JoBlo.com as one of its 25 favorite online entertainment sites in 2006.

Answer: True

Explanation: In 2006, Entertainment Weekly included JoBlo.com among its 25 favorite online entertainment sites, highlighting its prominence.

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In 2007, Time magazine named Berge Garabedian one of Hollywood's "new tastemakers," not "least influential people."

Answer: True

Explanation: Time magazine recognized Berge Garabedian as one of Hollywood's "new tastemakers" in 2007.

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USA Today described JoBlo.com as one of the "Web's hottest fansites" in 2001.

Answer: True

Explanation: In 2001, USA Today recognized JoBlo.com as one of the "Web's hottest fansites."

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Variety described JoBlo.com in 2004 as an "E-frathouse," noting its strident opinions but lesser reliance on rumors compared to other sites.

Answer: True

Explanation: While Variety described JoBlo.com in 2004 as an "E-frathouse," it also noted its lesser reliance on the rumor mill compared to some other sites.

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Filmmaker Kevin Smith wrote the foreword for Berge Garabedian's 2002 book published by JoBlo.com.

Answer: True

Explanation: Filmmaker Kevin Smith contributed the foreword for Berge Garabedian's 2002 book, "JoBlo.com presents the 50 Coolest Movies of All-Time."

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What is the significance of "The Golden Schmoes"?

Answer: An annual awards presentation where users vote for favorite films.

Explanation: "The Golden Schmoes" is an annual awards presentation established by JoBlo.com where visitors vote for their favorite films.

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Which other prominent movie fan websites were represented alongside JoBlo.com at the 2007 San Diego Comic-Con "Masters of the Web" panel?

Answer: ComingSoon.net, Dark Horizons, Ain't It Cool News

Explanation: The 2007 "Masters of the Web" panel included representatives from ComingSoon.net, Dark Horizons, and Ain't It Cool News, among others, alongside JoBlo.com.

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How was JoBlo.com recognized by Entertainment Weekly in 2006?

Answer: As one of its '25 favorite online entertainment sites'.

Explanation: Entertainment Weekly recognized JoBlo.com in 2006 as one of its '25 favorite online entertainment sites'.

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What distinction did Time magazine confer upon Berge Garabedian in 2007?

Answer: Hollywood's "New Tastemaker"

Explanation: In 2007, Time magazine named Berge Garabedian one of Hollywood's "new tastemakers."

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In 2004, Variety characterized JoBlo.com primarily as:

Answer: An "E-frathouse" with strident opinions.

Explanation: Variety described JoBlo.com in 2004 as an "E-frathouse," noting its strident opinions but lesser reliance on rumors compared to other sites.

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What role did Kevin Smith play concerning JoBlo.com in 2002?

Answer: He wrote the foreword for Berge Garabedian's book published by JoBlo.com.

Explanation: Filmmaker Kevin Smith wrote the foreword for Berge Garabedian's 2002 book published by JoBlo.com.

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What was Variety's 2004 assessment regarding JoBlo.com's reliance on rumors in comparison to other websites?

Answer: It relied less on rumors than many other sites.

Explanation: Variety noted in 2004 that JoBlo.com relied less on the rumor mill compared to some other sites, despite being characterized as an "E-frathouse."

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