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Study Guide: Peyton Reed: Filmography and Career Overview

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Peyton Reed: Filmography and Career Overview Study Guide

Biographical Information

The full birth name of director Peyton Reed is Peyton Tucker Reed.

Answer: True

Explanation: The full birth name of the American film and television director Peyton Reed is Peyton Tucker Reed.

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Peyton Reed was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, not Los Angeles, California.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed was born on July 3, 1964, in Raleigh, North Carolina, in the United States.

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Peyton Reed earned a degree in English and Radio, Television & Motion Pictures from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, not Film Studies.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1987 with a degree in English and Radio, Television & Motion Pictures.

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During his university years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Peyton Reed served as a DJ for the student radio station, WXYC.

Answer: True

Explanation: While attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Peyton Reed worked as a DJ for the student radio station, WXYC.

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Peyton Reed currently resides in the Los Angeles area, not his hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed resides in the Los Angeles area.

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The image caption indicates the photograph of Peyton Reed was taken in 2015, not 2000.

Answer: True

Explanation: The image caption indicates that the accompanying picture shows Peyton Reed in the year 2015.

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The reference note '[1]' signifies a citation for information presented in the text, not an external link to an official website.

Answer: True

Explanation: The reference note '[1]' indicates a citation, pointing to a source that supports the information presented in the text.

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The 'External links' section provides links to external websites for further information about Peyton Reed, such as his IMDb profile.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'External links' section provides direct links to external websites where additional information about Peyton Reed can be found.

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What is the full birth name of director Peyton Reed?

Answer: Peyton Tucker Reed

Explanation: The full birth name of the American film and television director Peyton Reed is Peyton Tucker Reed.

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In which U.S. state was Peyton Reed born?

Answer: North Carolina

Explanation: Peyton Reed was born on July 3, 1964, in Raleigh, North Carolina, in the United States.

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What was the primary field of study for Peyton Reed at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

Answer: Radio, Television & Motion Pictures and English

Explanation: Peyton Reed graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1987 with a degree in English and Radio, Television & Motion Pictures.

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Where does Peyton Reed currently reside?

Answer: Los Angeles area

Explanation: Peyton Reed resides in the Los Angeles area.

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What does the notation 'v', 't', 'e' typically signify within navigation boxes?

Answer: View, Talk, Edit

Explanation: The 'v', 't', and 'e' links in navigation boxes stand for 'View', 'Talk', and 'Edit', respectively, allowing users to interact with template pages.

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Career Beginnings and Development

Peyton Reed's primary professional roles are film director, television director, and television producer, not screenwriter.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed's primary professional roles are film director, television director, and television producer.

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Peyton Reed commenced his professional career in 1987 and continues to be active in the industry.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed commenced his professional career in 1987 and continues to be active in the industry.

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Peyton Reed's first film set experience was as a van driver on the production of *Bull Durham*, not as a director.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed's initial experience on a film set was working as a van driver in 1987 on the production of *Bull Durham*.

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The filmography lists *Bring It On*, *Down with Love*, *The Break-Up*, *Yes Man*, and the *Ant-Man* trilogy as films directed by Peyton Reed.

Answer: True

Explanation: The feature films directed by Peyton Reed listed are: *Bring It On* (2000), *Down with Love* (2003), *The Break-Up* (2006), *Yes Man* (2008), *Ant-Man* (2015), *Ant-Man and the Wasp* (2018), and *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania* (2023).

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The 'Years active' entry signifies the period during which Peyton Reed has been professionally engaged in his career, commencing in 1987.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'Years active' entry indicates that Peyton Reed has been professionally working in the film and television industry since 1987 and continues to be active in his career up to the present.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a primary occupation of Peyton Reed?

Answer: Screenwriter

Explanation: Peyton Reed's primary occupations are listed as film director, television director, and television producer. Screenwriter is not mentioned as a primary occupation.

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According to the provided information, for how long has Peyton Reed been actively working in his career?

Answer: Since 1987

Explanation: The 'Years active' entry indicates that Peyton Reed has been professionally working in the film and television industry since 1987 and continues to be active in his career up to the present.

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What was Peyton Reed's initial role on the set of the film *Bull Durham*?

Answer: Van Driver

Explanation: Peyton Reed's initial experience on a film set was working as a van driver in 1987 on the production of *Bull Durham*.

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Feature Film Directing: Marvel Cinematic Universe

Peyton Reed directed the 2015 film *Ant-Man* and was also involved in its sequels.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed directed the 2015 film *Ant-Man* and was also involved in its sequels, *Ant-Man and the Wasp* and *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania*.

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Peyton Reed assumed directorial duties for *Ant-Man* subsequent to the departure of the original director, Edgar Wright.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed took over the directorial duties for the Marvel film *Ant-Man*, replacing Edgar Wright.

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Peyton Reed stepped down from directing *Ant-Man* to pursue a biopic about Brian Epstein (*The Fifth Beatle*), not a biopic about The Beatles.

Answer: True

Explanation: To commit to directing *Ant-Man*, Peyton Reed had to withdraw from his planned involvement in directing a biopic about Brian Epstein, based on the graphic novel *The Fifth Beatle*.

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Peyton Reed directed the *Ant-Man* film series, which includes the 2015 film *Ant-Man*, the 2018 sequel *Ant-Man and the Wasp*, and the 2023 film *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania*.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed is the director of the *Ant-Man* film series, having helmed the first film *Ant-Man* (2015) and its sequels, *Ant-Man and the Wasp* (2018) and *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania* (2023).

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Which installments of the *Ant-Man* franchise were directed by Peyton Reed?

Answer: *Ant-Man* (2015), *Ant-Man and the Wasp* (2018), and *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania* (2023)

Explanation: Peyton Reed directed *Ant-Man* (2015), *Ant-Man and the Wasp* (2018), and *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania* (2023).

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Peyton Reed assumed the directorial role for *Ant-Man* after the departure of which director from the project?

Answer: Edgar Wright

Explanation: Peyton Reed took over the directorial duties for the Marvel film *Ant-Man*, replacing Edgar Wright.

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What project did Peyton Reed withdraw from in order to direct *Ant-Man*?

Answer: A biopic about Brian Epstein (*The Fifth Beatle*)

Explanation: To commit to directing *Ant-Man*, Peyton Reed had to withdraw from his planned involvement in directing a biopic about Brian Epstein, based on the graphic novel *The Fifth Beatle*.

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Feature Film Directing: Notable Works

Peyton Reed did not direct the film *The Notebook*.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source material lists Peyton Reed's notable early film works as *Bring It On*, *Down with Love*, and *The Break-Up*, implying he did not direct *The Notebook*.

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Peyton Reed's directorial debut, *Bring It On*, was a commercial success, reaching the number one position at the box office.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed's directorial debut, the motion picture *Bring It On*, was a commercial success, reaching the number one position at the box office.

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In addition to *Bring It On*, Peyton Reed directed the romantic comedy *Down with Love*.

Answer: True

Explanation: In addition to *Bring It On*, Peyton Reed also directed the comedy films *Down with Love* (2003) and *The Break-Up* (2006).

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Peyton Reed was initially chosen to direct the 2005 film *Fantastic Four* but later departed the project.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed was initially slated to direct the 20th Century Fox production of *Fantastic Four* in 2001, but he later departed the project.

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Peyton Reed directed the 2008 film *Yes Man*, starring Jim Carrey.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed directed the 2008 film *Yes Man*, starring Jim Carrey.

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Peyton Reed is reportedly directing a film about the 1960s band The Monkees, not Led Zeppelin.

Answer: True

Explanation: According to reports, Peyton Reed is set to direct a movie focusing on the early days of the 1960s band The Monkees.

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Which of these films represents Peyton Reed's directorial debut?

Answer: Bring It On

Explanation: Peyton Reed's directorial debut, the motion picture *Bring It On*, was a commercial success.

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Which of the following films was NOT directed by Peyton Reed, according to the provided source material?

Answer: Fantastic Four

Explanation: The source indicates Peyton Reed was initially slated to direct *Fantastic Four* but departed the project. The other films listed are confirmed directorial works.

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Peyton Reed is reportedly working on a film project related to which 1960s band?

Answer: The Monkees

Explanation: According to reports, Peyton Reed is set to direct a movie focusing on the early days of the 1960s band The Monkees.

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Television Directing and Production

Peyton Reed has directed episodes for the *Star Wars* series *The Mandalorian*.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed directed two episodes for the second season of the Disney+ series *The Mandalorian*, which is part of the *Star Wars* franchise.

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Peyton Reed directed episodes for the sitcom *New Girl*.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed directed episodes for several television series, including *New Girl* (2011).

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Peyton Reed directed the television movies *The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes* and *The Love Bug*, not *The Parent Trap*.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed directed the television movies *The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes* (1995) and *The Love Bug* (1997).

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Peyton Reed served as an executive producer for the TV series *The Unicorn*.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed served as an executive producer for the television series *The Unicorn* from 2019 to 2021.

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Peyton Reed directed 3 episodes of *Mr. Show with Bob and David*, not exactly 5.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed directed 3 episodes of the sketch comedy series *Mr. Show with Bob and David*.

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Peyton Reed directed the 1997 television movie *The Love Bug*.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed directed the 1997 television movie *The Love Bug*.

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In which popular *Star Wars* television series has Peyton Reed directed episodes?

Answer: The Mandalorian

Explanation: Peyton Reed directed two episodes for the second season of the Disney+ series *The Mandalorian*, which is part of the *Star Wars* franchise.

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Peyton Reed directed episodes for which of the following television series?

Answer: Mr. Show with Bob and David

Explanation: Peyton Reed directed episodes for several television series, including *Mr. Show with Bob and David* (1998).

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In what year did Peyton Reed direct the television movie *The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes*?

Answer: 1995

Explanation: Peyton Reed directed the 1995 television movie *The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes*.

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Personal Life and Musical Career

Peyton Reed and his current wife, Sheila Naghshineh, have two sons.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed's second wife is Sheila Naghshineh, and they have two sons together.

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Peyton Reed was previously married to Beth LaMure, not Sheila Naghshineh.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed was previously married to Beth LaMure from 1998 until their divorce in 2006.

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Peyton Reed is a member of the band Cardinal Family Singers.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed is a member of the band Cardinal Family Singers.

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A song by Peyton Reed's band, Cardinal Family Singers, was featured in the film *Ant-Man and the Wasp*, not *Ant-Man*.

Answer: True

Explanation: An instrumental song by Peyton Reed's band, Cardinal Family Singers, titled 'Tilting Scale,' was featured in the soundtrack of the film *Ant-Man and the Wasp*.

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Peyton Reed has two sons.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Reed has two sons.

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Who is Peyton Reed's current wife?

Answer: Sheila Naghshineh

Explanation: Peyton Reed's second wife is Sheila Naghshineh.

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In which year did Peyton Reed's previous marriage to Beth LaMure conclude?

Answer: 2006

Explanation: Peyton Reed was previously married to Beth LaMure from 1998 until their divorce in 2006.

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What is the name of Peyton Reed's band, with which he has released three albums?

Answer: Cardinal Family Singers

Explanation: Peyton Reed is a member of the band Cardinal Family Singers, with which he has released three albums.

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Which film featured the song 'Tilting Scale' performed by Peyton Reed's band?

Answer: Ant-Man and the Wasp

Explanation: An instrumental song by Peyton Reed's band, Cardinal Family Singers, titled 'Tilting Scale,' was featured in the soundtrack of the film *Ant-Man and the Wasp*.

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Film Reception and Box Office Performance

*Bring It On* had a production budget of $28 million and grossed $90.4 million worldwide.

Answer: True

Explanation: The film *Bring It On* had a budget of $28 million and grossed $90.4 million at the box office.

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*The Break-Up*, directed by Peyton Reed, grossed $205 million against a $52 million budget.

Answer: True

Explanation: *The Break-Up* had a budget of $52 million and achieved a box office gross of $205 million, indicating a significant return on investment.

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*Ant-Man* received a Metacritic score of 64 and an audience CinemaScore of A.

Answer: True

Explanation: *Ant-Man* received a positive critical reception, with a Metacritic score of 64 out of 100. Audiences gave it an A CinemaScore.

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*Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania* had a higher production budget ($200 million) than *Ant-Man* ($130 million).

Answer: True

Explanation: *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania* had a production budget of $200 million, which is higher than the $130 million budget for *Ant-Man*.

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The film *Yes Man* received a CinemaScore of A- from audiences, not B+.

Answer: True

Explanation: The film *Yes Man* received the highest CinemaScore from audiences, earning an A-.

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*Ant-Man* grossed $519.3 million worldwide on a $130 million budget.

Answer: True

Explanation: *Ant-Man* was produced with a budget of $130 million and achieved a worldwide box office gross of $519.3 million.

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*The Break-Up* holds the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score (34%) among Peyton Reed's listed films, not *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania* (48%).

Answer: True

Explanation: Among the films listed in the reception table, *The Break-Up* had the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score at 34%, followed by *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania* at 48%.

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The film *Down with Love*, directed by Peyton Reed, received a Metacritic score of 52.

Answer: True

Explanation: The film *Down with Love* received a Metacritic score of 52 based on 39 reviews.

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How did the debut film directed by Peyton Reed, *Bring It On*, perform commercially?

Answer: It reached the number one position at the box office.

Explanation: Peyton Reed's directorial debut, the motion picture *Bring It On*, was a commercial success, reaching the number one position at the box office.

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What was the approximate worldwide box office gross for the film *The Break-Up*?

Answer: $205 million

Explanation: *The Break-Up* had a budget of $52 million and achieved a box office gross of $205 million.

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Which of Peyton Reed's directed films, as mentioned in the source, received the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score?

Answer: The Break-Up (34%)

Explanation: Among the films listed in the reception table, *The Break-Up* had the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score at 34%.

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What was the reported production budget for the film *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania*?

Answer: $200 million

Explanation: *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania* had a production budget of $200 million.

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Which of Peyton Reed's films earned an 'A-' CinemaScore from audiences?

Answer: Yes Man

Explanation: The film *Yes Man* received the highest CinemaScore from audiences, earning an A-.

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