Question 1

What real-life astronomical signal inspired the extraterrestrial message in The Arrival?

Accepted Answer

The signal detected is similar to the 'Wow!' signal, a strong narrowband radio signal received in 1977 by Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope.

Question 2

How does the alien scream sound effect in The Arrival connect to another famous film?

Accepted Answer

The sound effect for the aliens screaming is the same one created for the velociraptors in Jurassic Park (1993).

Question 3

What was the original title of The Arrival, and who was the lead role written for?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally titled 'Shockwave', and director David Twohy wrote the main part specifically for Charlie Sheen.

Question 4

What phrase does Zane use that references a sci-fi book and later appears in another film?

Accepted Answer

Zane exclaims, 'Maybe they're sending out their Encyclopedia Galactica,' a phrase also used in Contact (1997) and referencing 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.

Question 5

What major film festival featured The Arrival in 2002?

Accepted Answer

The Arrival was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 2002.

Question 6

What real-life astronomical signal inspired the extraterrestrial message in The Arrival?

Accepted Answer

The signal detected is similar to the "Wow!" signal, a strong narrowband radio signal received in 1977 by Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope.

Question 7

How does the alien scream sound effect connect to another famous 1990s film?

Accepted Answer

The sound effect for the aliens screaming is the same sound effect created for the velociraptors in Jurassic Park (1993).

Question 8

What was the film's original title and who was the lead role written for?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally titled "Shockwave," and director David Twohy wrote the main part specifically for Charlie Sheen.

Question 9

What literary reference does Zane make when discussing the extraterrestrial transmission?

Accepted Answer

Zane exclaims, "Maybe they're sending out their Encyclopedia Galactica," referencing the book "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and Isaac Asimov's Foundation series.

Question 10

What major film festival featured The Arrival years after its release?

Accepted Answer

The Arrival was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 2002.

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