Hollywood Crossword for Seniors

This medium crossword about Hollywood has 18 clues on an 11 by 11 grid.

The clues are plain and short, 6.7 words on average, and the sheet prints with larger clue text and lines for a name and the date.

It opens with "Physical object handled by actors during a take" at 4 Across, four letters.

  • 18 clues
  • 11 x 11 grid
  • Medium
  • Answers 3 to 8 letters

Where to start

  1. 4 Across (4)Physical object handled by actors during a take
  2. 8 Across (8)Visionary calling the shots behind the monitor
  3. 1 Down (4)Curved glass focused by the cinematographer

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Across

  1. 4. Physical object handled by actors during a take
  2. 5. Credit roll collective
  3. 6. Portion of a film shot in one continuous timeline
  4. 7. A-lister carrying the box office
  5. 8. Visionary calling the shots behind the monitor
  6. 11. Category like psychological thriller or rom-com
  7. 13. Ten percent taker who negotiates for talent
  8. 14. Artificial location built for filming
  9. 15. Blueprint for a potential blockbuster

Down

  1. 1. Curved glass focused by the cinematographer
  2. 2. Specific part played by an auditioning actor
  3. 3. The coveted golden statuette handed out in late winter
  4. 4. Red carpet debut for a highly anticipated film
  5. 7. Musical backdrop adding to the onscreen emotion
  6. 9. Professional who splices the raw footage together
  7. 10. Version of the screenplay before the final polish
  8. 11. Crew member handling the lighting and rigging
  9. 12. Classic spool holding the finished celluloid

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