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The 2011 American musical comedy film 'The Muppets' was directed by James Bobin.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms that 'The Muppets' (2011) is an American musical comedy film directed by James Bobin.
The screenplay for 'The Muppets' (2011) was exclusively written by Jason Segel.
Answer: False
Explanation: The screenplay for 'The Muppets' (2011) was a collaborative effort between Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller, not solely by Segel.
Walt Disney Pictures produced the 2011 film 'The Muppets' under its own banner.
Answer: False
Explanation: The film was produced by David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman under Mandeville Films, although it was distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
'The Muppets' (2011) had a running time of 103 minutes and a production budget of $45 million.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source states that the film's running time is 103 minutes and its production budget was $45 million.
What genre is 'The Muppets' (2011) classified as, and who served as its director?
Answer: American musical comedy film, directed by James Bobin
Explanation: The film is an American musical comedy, and James Bobin directed it.
Who collaborated on writing the screenplay for 'The Muppets' (2011)?
Answer: Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller
Explanation: Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller co-wrote the screenplay for the film.
Which production company was responsible for 'The Muppets' (2011)?
Answer: Mandeville Films
Explanation: Mandeville Films was the production company behind 'The Muppets' (2011).
What was the reported production budget for 'The Muppets' (2011)?
Answer: $45 million
Explanation: The production budget for 'The Muppets' (2011) was $45 million.
The human cast of 'The Muppets' (2011) included Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, and Rashida Jones.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source explicitly lists Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, and Rashida Jones as the human actors starring in 'The Muppets' (2011).
Eric Jacobson performed the Muppet character Walter in 'The Muppets' (2011).
Answer: False
Explanation: Walter was performed by Peter Linz, while Eric Jacobson performed characters such as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Animal.
Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, and Rashida Jones were confirmed to star in the film in October 2010.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms that Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, and Rashida Jones were confirmed for the cast in October 2010.
Jason Segel portrayed the character Gary, Walter's human brother, in 'The Muppets' (2011).
Answer: True
Explanation: Jason Segel played Gary, who is Walter's human brother and a devoted Muppet fan.
Walter, a Muppet character performed by Peter Linz, is depicted as a lifelong, devoted fan of 'The Muppet Show'.
Answer: True
Explanation: Walter, performed by Peter Linz, is characterized as a lifelong, devoted fan of 'The Muppet Show'.
Which of the following actors was NOT a principal human star in 'The Muppets' (2011)?
Answer: Chris Pratt
Explanation: Jason Segel, Amy Adams, and Rashida Jones were among the principal human stars, but Chris Pratt is not listed in the cast.
Who performed the Muppet character Walter in 'The Muppets' (2011)?
Answer: Peter Linz
Explanation: Peter Linz performed the Muppet character Walter.
In what month and year were Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, and Rashida Jones confirmed to star in 'The Muppets' (2011)?
Answer: October 2010
Explanation: Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, and Rashida Jones were confirmed to star in October 2010.
What character did Jason Segel portray in 'The Muppets' (2011)?
Answer: Gary
Explanation: Jason Segel played the character Gary, Walter's human brother.
What is Walter's defining characteristic in 'The Muppets' (2011)?
Answer: Being a lifelong, devoted fan of 'The Muppet Show.'
Explanation: Walter's defining characteristic is his lifelong, devoted fandom of 'The Muppet Show'.
The central premise of 'The Muppets' (2011) involves the Muppets attempting to raise $5 million to construct a new theater.
Answer: False
Explanation: The central premise involves raising $10 million to save the existing Muppet Theater from demolition, not to build a new one for $5 million.
During the development phase, plot details indicated a villain intended to convert the Muppet Theater into a luxury hotel.
Answer: False
Explanation: Plot details revealed the villain intended to drill for oil underneath the theater, not convert it into a luxury hotel.
Tex Richman's primary motivation for acquiring the Muppet Theater was to convert it into a luxury condominium complex.
Answer: False
Explanation: Tex Richman's primary motivation was to demolish the theater and drill for oil underneath the property.
What was Tex Richman's primary motivation for seeking to demolish the Muppet Theater?
Answer: To drill for oil underneath the property
Explanation: Tex Richman, an oil magnate, intended to demolish the theater to drill for oil beneath the property.
What specific plot detail emerged in February 2010 regarding the villain's plan for the Muppet Theater?
Answer: The villain wanted to drill for oil underneath the old Muppet Theater.
Explanation: Plot details from February 2010 indicated the villain's plan was to drill for oil beneath the Muppet Theater.
What was Tex Richman's profession and his primary motivation for acquiring the Muppet Theater?
Answer: An oil magnate who wanted to drill for oil underneath the property.
Explanation: Tex Richman was an oil magnate whose primary motivation was to drill for oil beneath the theater.
Christophe Beck composed the majority of the original songs for 'The Muppets' (2011).
Answer: False
Explanation: Bret McKenzie wrote four of the film's five original songs, while Christophe Beck composed the instrumental score.
The original soundtrack for 'The Muppets' (2011) was released by Walt Disney Records on November 22, 2011.
Answer: True
Explanation: Walt Disney Records released the film's original soundtrack on November 22, 2011.
Bret McKenzie won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Man or Muppet,' marking the first Oscar win for a Muppet film.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bret McKenzie won an Academy Award for 'Man or Muppet,' which was the first Oscar for a Muppet film.
Who was primarily responsible for composing the instrumental score for 'The Muppets' (2011)?
Answer: Christophe Beck
Explanation: Christophe Beck composed the film's instrumental score.
When was the English version of the original soundtrack for 'The Muppets' (2011) released by Walt Disney Records?
Answer: November 22, 2011
Explanation: The original soundtrack was released by Walt Disney Records on November 22, 2011.
For which song did Bret McKenzie win an Academy Award, marking the first Oscar win for a Muppet film?
Answer: Man or Muppet
Explanation: Bret McKenzie won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Man or Muppet'.
The development of 'The Muppets' (2011) commenced in March 2008 with a pitch from Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller.
Answer: True
Explanation: The film's development began in March 2008 with a pitch by Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller to Walt Disney Studios.
One early working title considered for the film was 'The Most Expensive Muppet Movie Ever Made!'.
Answer: False
Explanation: Early working titles included 'The Greatest Muppet Movie of All Time!!!' and 'The Cheapest Muppet Movie Ever Made!', not 'The Most Expensive Muppet Movie Ever Made!'.
James Bobin was initially reported as the director for 'The Muppets' (2011), but Nicholas Stoller ultimately assumed the role.
Answer: False
Explanation: Nicholas Stoller was initially reported, but James Bobin was ultimately announced as the director.
DreamWorks Animation Studios contributed to the script refinement for 'The Muppets' (2011).
Answer: False
Explanation: Pixar Animation Studios, not DreamWorks, met with the production team to fine-tune the script.
Principal photography for 'The Muppets' (2011) commenced in September 2010.
Answer: True
Explanation: Principal photography for 'The Muppets' (2011) began in September 2010.
'The Muppets' (2011) primarily utilized traditional hand-drawn animation for its visual effects.
Answer: False
Explanation: The film extensively used blue-screen shots and matte backgrounds for its visual effects, not traditional hand-drawn animation.
When did the development of 'The Muppets' (2011) officially commence with a pitch to Walt Disney Studios?
Answer: March 2008
Explanation: The film's development began in March 2008 with a pitch to Walt Disney Studios.
Which of the following was an early working title considered for 'The Muppets' (2011)?
Answer: The Greatest Muppet Movie of All Time!!!
Explanation: One of the early working titles for the film was 'The Greatest Muppet Movie of All Time!!!'.
Who was ultimately announced as the director for 'The Muppets' (2011) in January 2010?
Answer: James Bobin
Explanation: James Bobin was announced as the director in January 2010.
Which animation studio's creative heads met with the production team to refine the script for 'The Muppets' (2011)?
Answer: Pixar Animation Studios
Explanation: The production team met with creative heads at Pixar Animation Studios to fine-tune the script.
In what month and year did principal photography for 'The Muppets' (2011) begin?
Answer: September 2010
Explanation: Principal photography for 'The Muppets' (2011) began in September 2010.
The world premiere of 'The Muppets' (2011) occurred at the Savannah Film Festival.
Answer: False
Explanation: The film premiered at the Savannah Film Festival, but its world premiere was held at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.
'The Muppets' (2011) was accompanied in theaters by a 'Cars Toons' short film.
Answer: False
Explanation: The film was accompanied by Pixar's 'Toy Story Toons' short titled 'Small Fry', not a 'Cars Toons' short.
Kermit the Frog appeared on 'The Tonight Show' to promote 'The Muppets' (2011).
Answer: False
Explanation: Kermit appeared on 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Dancing with the Stars' for promotion, but 'The Tonight Show' is not mentioned.
The home media release of 'The Muppets' (2011) coincided with the Muppets' induction into the Hollywood Hall of Fame.
Answer: True
Explanation: The home media release on March 20, 2012, coincided with the Muppets receiving a collective star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
'The Muppets' (2011) achieved commercial success, grossing over $171 million worldwide against a $45 million budget.
Answer: True
Explanation: The film was a commercial success, grossing over $171 million worldwide against a $45 million budget.
'The Muppets' (2011) received universal acclaim from critics, evidenced by a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Answer: True
Explanation: The film received universal acclaim, with Rotten Tomatoes reporting a 95% approval rating.
Prior to the film's release, Frank Oz initially praised the script for 'The Muppets' (2011) as a respectful continuation of the characters.
Answer: False
Explanation: Frank Oz initially disapproved of the script, finding it disrespectful to the characters.
Where did 'The Muppets' (2011) hold its world premiere on November 12, 2011?
Answer: El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood
Explanation: The world premiere of 'The Muppets' (2011) was held at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.
What Pixar short film accompanied 'The Muppets' (2011) during its theatrical release?
Answer: Small Fry
Explanation: The film was accompanied by Pixar's 'Toy Story Toons' short titled 'Small Fry'.
What significant event for the Muppets coincided with the home media release of 'The Muppets' (2011) on March 20, 2012?
Answer: The Muppets receiving a collective star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Explanation: The home media release coincided with the Muppets receiving a collective star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
What box office record did 'The Muppets' (2011) achieve, according to the source?
Answer: It became the highest-grossing puppet film of all time.
Explanation: The film became the highest-grossing puppet film of all time.
According to Rotten Tomatoes, what was the approval rating for 'The Muppets' (2011)?
Answer: 95%
Explanation: Rotten Tomatoes reported a 95% approval rating for 'The Muppets' (2011).
What was Frank Oz's initial reaction to the script for 'The Muppets' (2011) prior to its release?
Answer: He initially disapproved, stating it was disrespectful toward the characters.
Explanation: Frank Oz initially disapproved of the script, finding it disrespectful to the characters he helped create.
A sequel to 'The Muppets' (2011) was announced in March 2012, with James Bobin and Nicholas Stoller confirmed to return as director and writer, respectively.
Answer: True
Explanation: A sequel was announced in March 2012, with James Bobin and Nicholas Stoller returning to direct and write, respectively.
In March 2012, who was confirmed to return to write the songs for the sequel to 'The Muppets' (2011)?
Answer: Bret McKenzie
Explanation: Bret McKenzie was confirmed to return to write the songs for the sequel.