A quiz team from a cinema in Wrexham will have a starring role in a blockbuster of their own.
The brainy film buffs from the Odeon, at the Eagles Meadow shopping centre, have reached the UK final of a competition organised by the cinema chain.
The team captain is the cinema manager Andy Elvis and the supporting cast includes his colleagues Andy Fisher, Pete Edwards and Chris Haskins.
Andy said: “The quiz competition is for teams of employees of every Odeon Cinema across the UK. We won the regional heat which was held at the Manchester Print Works.
“We came top out of 15 teams from Blackpool to Stoke-on-Trent and across as far as Lincoln. We actually scored 50 out of a possible 56 which was way ahead of the second place team.
“We are now through to the final which will be held in September again at the Manchester Print Works.
“We are desperate to win the £2,000 first prize. There is no cash prize for second place, it’s all about winning.”
He added: “We are a bit reliant on Chris Haskins who is the brains of the team”
Pete Edwards said the competition was tough but the quiz, which was based on general knowledge with some very difficult cinema questions thrown in, had been an enjoyable event.
He said: “It’s tough and I’m glad we have Chris Haskins on our side as he certainly saved us. The cash prize would certainly be good and I think I’d spend my share on a holiday.”
Andy Fisher said he was hoping for a few more sports questions when it comes to the final.
He said: “It was definitely a difficult quiz and it can only get tougher when we get to the final. However, we have to be confident after winning our regional heat by such a big margin.
“Just like in the regional heat there will be 15 teams including Blackpool who were runners-up to ourselves. So we know we have the beating of at least one team.”
He added: “I wouldn’t waste a penny of my share of the cash if we win. I’d spend the lot on wine, women and song!”
Chris Haskins said: “I suppose I’m the senior member of the side being the eldest. However, we have done a magnificent job to get this far and let’s hope the questions fall kindly for us in the final.
“I’m not thinking about winning a share of the £2,000 just yet, let’s wait and see how we get on. I do enjoy the general knowledge questions and mostly you just need to think before rushing the answer.”
He added: “And of course when it comes to questions on cinema working here at Eagles Meadow means we get to see all the new films and that means it’s an ideal venue for research and revision. In fact a film buff’s paradise!”
