POP QUIZ
Across
- 1. Netflix teen drama about treasure hunters, romance, and rival groups
- 6. City where predators and prey live side by side
- 8. Superhero powerhouse behind Spider-Man, the Avengers, and the X-Men
- 9. Singer known for powerful ballads such as "Stay With Me"
- 11. Follow-up movie that continues the story of an earlier film
- 14. New York's legendary theater district
- 15. Animation studio that turned talking toys into movie stars
- 18. Venezuelan conductor known for leading major orchestras around the world
- 19. Community built around a pop-culture obsession
- 23. Comic-book universe home to Batman, Superman, and the Green Lanterns
- 24. First name of the King of Pop, whose life is told in a 2026 biopic
- 28. Image, phrase, or joke that spreads rapidly across the internet
- 29. Singer-songwriter famous for "You're So Vain"
- 31. Mexican-American singer known for "Shower" and Latin pop hits
- 33. DC series following two Green Lanterns investigating a mysterious case
- 34. Hitmaker who has written and produced songs for major pop stars
- 35. Number describing the decade of Friends, Clueless, and grunge
- 38. Ancient creature brought back to life on screen again and again
- 40. Disney movie where sisters Elsa and Anna rule the story
Down
- 2. Modern way audiences watch shows and movies without traditional TV schedules
- 3. Lena, who created Girls and is involved with the 10 Things adaptation
- 4. Movie-focused social platform where users log, rate, and review films
- 5. Entertainment company behind Mickey Mouse, Frozen, and countless animated classics
- 7. Place where audiences gather to watch live performances or films
- 9. Web-slinging Marvel hero who has been swinging back into theaters
- 10. Last name of Welsh actor famous for playing Hannibal Lecter
- 12. Michael's famous musical family name
- 13. Industry term for the money a movie earns from theatrical ticket sales
- 16. Alternative rock band behind "Buddy Holly" and "Island in the Sun"
- 17. Pixar franchise with a new (fifth) installment and a cowboy
- 20. Famous person constantly followed by fans and entertainment media
- 21. Australian cartoon dog getting a movie
- 22. Short-form video app where songs, trends, and celebrities can explode overnight
- 25. British duo blending soul, funk, and electronic sounds
- 26. Spielberg-linked company behind films such as E.T. and Jurassic Park
- 27. Spreading rapidly across social media
- 30. Carly behind "Call Me Maybe" and the musical's new songs
- 32. Feeling that makes us long for the pop culture of the past
- 36. Movie telling the dramatized life story of a real person
- 37. California neighborhood synonymous with the American entertainment industry
- 39. Amazon series featuring Jack Reacher