Question: To get into character, who spent eight hours in the spa at the Mansion hotel (now the Mandarin Oriental) getting hair extensions?

1. Jennifer Lopez

2. John Goodman

3. Vin Diesel

4. Jennifer Lawrence

Answer: John Goodman. His fun-loving character in the 2012 drama "Flight" wore long dreadlocks, requiring a lengthy hair appointment for the actor.

Question: The "Hunger Games" sequel "Catching Fire" filmed in numerous Atlanta locations last year, including which Atlanta architectural gem?

1. The L.P. Grant Mansion

2. The Margaret Mitchell House

3. The Varsity

4. The Swan House at the Atlanta History Center

Answer: The Swan House. An elaborate party scene was filmed there. Look for it on the big screen this November.

Question: Which reality show star had a cameo role in "The Three Stooges?"

1. NeNe Leakes

2. Snooki Polizzi

3. Honey Boo Boo

4. Kim Kardashian

Answer: Snooki Polizzi. She and some of her "Jersey Shore" buddies appeared in a scene toward the end of the Farrelly brothers' 2012 comedy.

Question: Owen Wilson, Jenna Fischer and Christina Applegate had so much fun filming at which Atlanta spot that they decided to hang around and party afterward?

1. Tongue and Groove

2. The Havana Club

3. Johnny’s Hideaway

4. The disco Kroger

Answer: Johnny's Hideaway. The trio danced the night away to the delight of the regulars, although we heard Applegate broke at least one heart, refusing to dance with one of the other patrons. (She and now-husband Martyn LeNoble were newly engaged at the time.)

Question: "Anchorman 2" is about legendary broadcaster Ron Burgundy and his cohorts getting into the 24-hour news business. It was only fitting that the movie, coming out this December, filmed at which equally legendary Atlanta landmark?

1. CNN

2. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

3. Manuel’s Tavern

4. WSB

Answer: Manuel's, the city's favorite hangout for local journalists.

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