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John Collee's professional background encompasses diverse roles, including physician, novelist, and screenwriter.
Answer: True
The source material identifies John Collee as a Scottish/Australian individual with a professional background as a doctor, novelist, and screenwriter.
John Collee's father, J. Gerald Collee CBE, held a professorship in microbiology at the University of Edinburgh.
Answer: True
The source states that John Collee's father, J. Gerald Collee CBE, later became a professor of microbiology at the University of Edinburgh.
Prior to commencing his writing career, John Collee completed his academic studies in law at the University of Edinburgh.
Answer: False
The source explicitly states that John Collee pursued and completed studies in medicine at the University of Edinburgh, not law.
John Collee initiated his medical practice in the English cities of London, Manchester, and Liverpool.
Answer: False
John Collee began his medical practice in the English cities of Cambridge, Bath, and Bristol, according to the provided information.
Subsequent to the publication of his first novel, John Collee engaged in emergency medicine in various European nations.
Answer: False
After publishing his first novel, John Collee worked in emergency medicine in Gabon, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka, which are not European countries.
John Collee encountered his wife, Deborah Snow, during her tenure as a Moscow-based correspondent for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Answer: True
The source states that John Collee met his wife, Deborah Snow, while she was a Moscow-based correspondent for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, during his medical supplies escort to Azerbaijan.
John Collee and his family relocated to Sydney, Australia, following a period in Paris, where he subsequently initiated collaborations with Peter Weir and George Miller.
Answer: False
John Collee and his family relocated to Sydney, Australia, after a brief stay in London, not Paris, and it was there that he began collaborating with Peter Weir and George Miller.
Which of the following professions is NOT explicitly identified as one of John Collee's primary professional roles?
Answer: Journalist
The source identifies John Collee's primary professional roles as a doctor, novelist, and screenwriter. While he was a columnist for *The Observer*, 'journalist' is not listed as one of his primary roles in the overarching description.
In which geographical locations did John Collee spend his formative years?
Answer: Edinburgh and India
John Collee spent his formative years in Edinburgh, Scotland, and India.
What constituted John Collee's academic background prior to the commencement of his writing career?
Answer: Medicine at the University of Edinburgh
Before his writing career, John Collee pursued and completed studies in medicine at the University of Edinburgh.
In which three English municipalities did John Collee commence his medical practice?
Answer: Cambridge, Bath, and Bristol
John Collee began his medical practice in the English cities of Cambridge, Bath, and Bristol.
Subsequent to the publication of his initial novel, in which international locales did John Collee engage in emergency medical practice?
Answer: Gabon, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka
After publishing his first novel, John Collee worked in emergency medicine abroad in Gabon, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka.
In which location was John Collee's first child, Lauren, born?
Answer: Solomon Islands
John Collee's first child, Lauren, was born in the Solomon Islands, where he had taken a medical position.
John Collee's novel *A Paper Mask* was subsequently adapted into a film, for which he also authored the screenplay.
Answer: True
The source indicates that *A Paper Mask*, John Collee's second novel, was adapted into a film in 1990, with Collee himself writing the screenplay.
*Kingsley's Touch*, John Collee's inaugural novel, was published in 1984, coinciding with his third year of medical practice.
Answer: True
The source confirms that *Kingsley's Touch* was published in 1984, during John Collee's third year of medical practice.
John Collee served as a columnist for *The Guardian* for a period of six years, contributing weekly articles on diverse subjects.
Answer: False
John Collee became a columnist for *The Observer*, not *The Guardian*, for six years, writing weekly articles on travel, science, and medicine.
Which of John Collee's literary works is NOT explicitly cited within the provided source material?
Answer: *The Deep*
The source material explicitly mentions *Kingsley's Touch*, *A Paper Mask*, and *The Rig* as John Collee's novels. *The Deep* is not mentioned.
In what year was John Collee's inaugural novel, *Kingsley's Touch*, released?
Answer: 1984
John Collee's debut novel, *Kingsley's Touch*, was published in 1984.
Which publication engaged John Collee as a columnist for six years, during which he contributed weekly articles on subjects including travel, science, and medicine?
Answer: *The Observer*
John Collee became a columnist for *The Observer* for six years, writing weekly articles on travel, science, and medicine.
John Collee co-authored the screenplay for the film *Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World* alongside director Peter Weir.
Answer: True
The source confirms that John Collee co-wrote the screenplay for the Oscar-nominated film *Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World* with Peter Weir.
John Collee provided an uncredited contribution to *The Legend of Tarzan* (2016) by authoring an early draft of the screenplay.
Answer: True
The source states that John Collee wrote an early, uncredited draft of *The Legend of Tarzan* (2016) for Warner Bros.
Russell Crowe directed the film *The Water Diviner*, with John Collee serving as an executive producer for the project.
Answer: True
The source confirms that John Collee served as an executive producer for *The Water Diviner*, which was directed by Russell Crowe.
The film *Tanna* received an Academy Award nomination in the Best Documentary Feature category.
Answer: False
The film *Tanna*, a collaborative project involving John Collee, was shortlisted for an Oscar in the foreign language category, not Best Documentary Feature.
The film *Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World* derived its narrative from a single novel by Patrick O'Brian.
Answer: False
The film *Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World* was based on the *series* of novels written by Patrick O'Brian, not a single novel.
The film *Creation* was based on a biographical work of Charles Darwin authored by Randal Keynes.
Answer: True
The source states that the film *Creation* was based on a biography of Charles Darwin written by Randal Keynes.
John Collee held the role of Script Editor for the 2006 film *Candy*.
Answer: True
The source confirms that John Collee served as a Script Editor for the 2006 film *Candy*.
John Collee and George Miller were jointly honored with the London Film Critics' Circle Award for Screenwriter of the Year in 2003.
Answer: False
In 2003, John Collee and Peter Weir, not George Miller, were jointly awarded the London Film Critics' Circle Award for Screenwriter of the Year.
Which film, co-authored by John Collee, received the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2006?
Answer: *Happy Feet*
The source states that *Happy Feet*, co-written by John Collee, won the Oscar for Best Animation in 2006.
Alongside which distinguished Australian director did John Collee co-author the screenplay for the Academy Award-nominated film *Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World*?
Answer: Peter Weir
John Collee co-wrote the screenplay for *Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World* with director Peter Weir.
What uncredited role did John Collee fulfill in the developmental stages of *The Legend of Tarzan* (2016)?
Answer: He wrote an early draft of the screenplay.
John Collee wrote an early, uncredited draft of *The Legend of Tarzan* (2016).
The film *Creation* signified a collaborative reunion for John Collee with which actor?
Answer: Paul Bettany
The film *Creation* marked a reunion for John Collee with actor Paul Bettany.
Which individual directed *The Water Diviner*, a film where John Collee held the role of executive producer?
Answer: Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe directed *The Water Diviner*, a film for which John Collee served as an executive producer.
The collaborative film project *Tanna*, involving John Collee, garnered notable recognition by being shortlisted for an Academy Award in which specific category?
Answer: Best Foreign Language Feature
*Tanna* was shortlisted for an Oscar in the foreign language category.
The film *Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World* drew its narrative foundation from the literary works of which author?
Answer: Patrick O'Brian
The film *Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World* was based on the series of novels written by Patrick O'Brian.
What constituted the source material for the cinematic production *Creation*?
Answer: A biography of Charles Darwin by Randal Keynes
The film *Creation* was based on a biography of Charles Darwin, written by Randal Keynes.
What particular function did John Collee perform for the 2006 film *Candy*?
Answer: Script Editor
For the 2006 film *Candy*, John Collee served as a Script Editor.
Which esteemed award was jointly bestowed upon John Collee and Peter Weir in 2003?
Answer: London Film Critics' Circle Award for Screenwriter of the Year
In 2003, John Collee and Peter Weir were jointly awarded the London Film Critics' Circle Award for Screenwriter of the Year.
John Collee's recent television adaptation of *Boy Swallows Universe* premiered in 2023 and received mixed critical reviews.
Answer: False
The television adaptation of *Boy Swallows Universe*, written by John Collee, premiered on Netflix in 2024 and garnered critical acclaim, not mixed reviews in 2023.
John Collee collaborated with Dev Patel on the film *Hotel Mumbai* and subsequently on *Monkey Man*, which marked Patel's directorial debut.
Answer: True
The source confirms John Collee co-wrote *Hotel Mumbai* and later collaborated with Dev Patel on *Monkey Man*, which was Patel's directorial debut.
John Collee's recent film *Lee* casts Meryl Streep in the lead role as war correspondent Lee Miller.
Answer: False
John Collee's recent film *Lee* features Kate Winslet in the starring role as war correspondent Lee Miller, not Meryl Streep.
*The Return*, a film adaptation inspired by *The Odyssey*, features Ralph Fiennes as Achilles and Juliette Binoche as Helen.
Answer: False
The film *The Return*, inspired by *The Odyssey*, stars Ralph Fiennes as Odysseus and Juliette Binoche as Penelope, not Achilles and Helen.
During the late 1980s, John Collee contributed as a writer to the television series *Bergerac* and *Star Cops*.
Answer: True
The source confirms that in the late 1980s, John Collee wrote TV episodes for *Bergerac* and *Star Cops*.
John Collee received credit as a story consultant for the 2024 film *Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga*.
Answer: True
The source confirms that John Collee served as a story consultant for the 2024 film *Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga*.
In which year did John Collee's television adaptation of *Boy Swallows Universe* debut on Netflix?
Answer: 2024
John Collee's television adaptation of *Boy Swallows Universe* premiered on Netflix in 2024.
Which actor's directorial debut, *Monkey Man*, featured a collaboration with John Collee?
Answer: Dev Patel
John Collee collaborated with Dev Patel on *Monkey Man*, which marked Patel's directorial debut.
To which television series did John Collee contribute as a writer during the late 1980s?
Answer: *Bergerac* and *Star Cops*
In the late 1980s, John Collee wrote TV episodes for *Bergerac* and *Star Cops*.
What was John Collee's precise contribution to the 2024 film *Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga*?
Answer: Story Consultant
For the 2024 film *Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga*, John Collee served as a story consultant.
John Collee was among the four co-founders who established the Australian production company Hopscotch Features.
Answer: True
The source confirms that John Collee was one of the four co-founders of the Australian production company Hopscotch Features.
John Collee held a board membership for the Australian branch of Greenpeace for an extended period.
Answer: False
For many years, John Collee served as a board member of the Australian branch of the climate activist group 350.org, not Greenpeace.
Until recently, John Collee occupied the position of president within the Australian Writers Guild.
Answer: False
Until recently, John Collee served as the vice-president, not president, of the Australian Writers Guild.
Which Australian production company did John Collee co-found, being one of its four initial members?
Answer: Hopscotch Features
John Collee was one of the four co-founders of the Australian production company Hopscotch Features.
For many years, John Collee served on the board of the Australian branch of which environmental activist organization?
Answer: 350.org
For many years, John Collee was a board member of the Australian branch of the climate activist group 350.org.
Until recently, what leadership role did John Collee occupy within the Australian Writers Guild?
Answer: Vice-president
Until recently, John Collee served as the vice-president of the Australian Writers Guild.
*Wolf Totem*, a film co-written by John Collee, achieved commercial success by grossing over $100 million at the Chinese box office.
Answer: True
The source states that *Wolf Totem*, co-written by John Collee, was a commercial success, grossing upwards of $100 million at the Chinese box office.
The reported budget for *Happy Feet* was $150 million, positioning it as one of Collee's most costly animated projects.
Answer: False
The reported budget for the animated film *Happy Feet* was $100 million, not $150 million.
How did *Wolf Totem*, a film co-authored by John Collee, perform at the box office?
Answer: It was a commercial success, grossing upwards of $100 million at the Chinese box office.
*Wolf Totem*, co-written by John Collee, was a commercial success, grossing upwards of $100 million at the Chinese box office.
What was the officially reported production budget for the film *Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World*?
Answer: $150 million
The film *Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World* had a reported budget of $150 million.
What was the officially reported production budget for the film *Hotel Mumbai*?
Answer: $21 million
The film *Hotel Mumbai* had a reported budget of $21 million.