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The transcript discusses the much-anticipated movie adaptation of the Cats musical by Working Title and Universal. It includes footage of James Cordon's audition and provides an overview of the Cats musical's story, focusing on the Jellicles and their Jellicle Choice. The production details of the Tom Hooper-directed film, set in the UK, are highlighted, along with Hooper's background in directing musical adaptations like Les Misérables. The transcript concludes with a reference to The Hollywood Reporter for more information.

Which companies are involved in the movie adaptation of the Cats musical?

• 20th Century Fox and MGM

• Warner Bros and Sony

• Working Title and Universal

• Paramount and Lionsgate

What is the central theme of the Cats musical?

• A pack of wolves surviving in the wild

• A group of dogs competing in a talent show

• A tribe of cats making a significant choice

• A family of birds migrating south

Which song is famously associated with the Cats musical?

• Let It Go

• The Circle of Life

• Memory

• Defying Gravity

Who is directing the film adaptation of Cats?

• James Cameron

• Christopher Nolan

• Steven Spielberg

• Tom Hooper

What previous musical adaptation was directed by Tom Hooper?

• Mamma Mia!

• Chicago

• The Phantom of the Opera

• Les Misérables