Steven Spielberg has been one of the most prolific filmmakers in Hollywood since the 70s. The director has tackled every genre and has shown that he can confidently execute them with conviction. It’s hard to believe that such diverse films like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Color Purple Jaws, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, and Minority Report came from one filmmaker.
Steven Spielberg’s E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial remains one of his most beloved films | Universal Pictures
The director is set to return to his sci-fi roots with the announced UFO film. With this film, the director is also making a unique change to his filmography as he is finally making an original story that he came up with rather than adaptations of books or real-life historical events.
Steven Spielberg Conceived His Upcoming UFO Film Unlike Most of His Post-2000 Films
Fans expect Steven Spielberg’s new film...
Steven Spielberg’s E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial remains one of his most beloved films | Universal Pictures
The director is set to return to his sci-fi roots with the announced UFO film. With this film, the director is also making a unique change to his filmography as he is finally making an original story that he came up with rather than adaptations of books or real-life historical events.
Steven Spielberg Conceived His Upcoming UFO Film Unlike Most of His Post-2000 Films
Fans expect Steven Spielberg’s new film...
- 6/4/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Director Steven Spielberg's "Jurassic Park" is a stone-cold masterpiece -- a fantastic adaptation (even if it is vastly different from the book), a stunning achievement in filmmaking, and a revolutionary moment in the history of special effects. Less praised but still fantastic is Spielberg's "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" (which some consider to be the best movie in the franchise). This movie adds to the lore of the series by introducing Isla Sorna and other islands we hear about but never see in the Muertes Archipelago.
Speaking with CinemaBlend, writer David Koepp explained how, during a scene where Jeff Goldblum and the rest of the cast approaches Isla Sorna, their boat stops short of shore. In the final movie, the captain says they don't want to approach the island for rumors of missing boats and dead crewmen. In reality, that was a hard pivot needed when the boat...
Speaking with CinemaBlend, writer David Koepp explained how, during a scene where Jeff Goldblum and the rest of the cast approaches Isla Sorna, their boat stops short of shore. In the final movie, the captain says they don't want to approach the island for rumors of missing boats and dead crewmen. In reality, that was a hard pivot needed when the boat...
- 6/4/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Harrison Ford played the role of Han Solo in George Lucas’ Star Wars. The actor had played a supporting role in Lucas’ debut American Graffiti and was selected to play the wise-cracking intergalactic bounty hunter. Ford reprised his role in the second and third episodes of the original trilogy and the first film in the sequel trilogy.
Ford has expressed his disdain for the role multiple times over the years despite receiving worldwide recognition for the global phenomenon. The actor also reportedly tried to cut short his tenure early by having Solo killed off in The Empire Strikes Back. However, even he admitted that watching the film for the first time was a whole new experience.
Harrison Ford Speaks In Wonder About Watching Star Wars For The First Time A still from Star Wars | Credits: Lucasfilm
Harrison Ford has been synonymous with two legacy characters and has made a permanent mark on pop culture history.
Ford has expressed his disdain for the role multiple times over the years despite receiving worldwide recognition for the global phenomenon. The actor also reportedly tried to cut short his tenure early by having Solo killed off in The Empire Strikes Back. However, even he admitted that watching the film for the first time was a whole new experience.
Harrison Ford Speaks In Wonder About Watching Star Wars For The First Time A still from Star Wars | Credits: Lucasfilm
Harrison Ford has been synonymous with two legacy characters and has made a permanent mark on pop culture history.
- 6/4/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
For the latest season of TCM and Novel’s “The Plot Thickens” podcast, host Ben Mankiewicz became a treasure hunter. Maybe part of him always was, as the job of a film historian is often to find and showcase work that’s been lost. Taking it a step further, introducing others to any new film for the first time can make one feel like Indiana Jones discovering the Ark of the Covenant and Mankiewicz emulates that experience with “The Plot Thickens.” In Season 5, Mankiewicz examines the life and works of filmmaker John Ford, using audio conversations with Katherine Hepburn, Woody Strode, John Wayne, and others to illuminate our understanding of the masterful, yet mercurial director. But there’s an added adventure within Mankiewicz’ journey towards understanding Ford that sees the critic and personality cross oceans, brave harsh weather, and come face-to-face with the horrors of the past.
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- 6/4/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise’s collaboration on the sci-fi action thriller War of The Worlds was hailed as one of the most exciting actor-director combinations. The film expectedly was a huge success and earned over $600 million worldwide while gaining a lot of acclaim from critics as well.
A still from War of the Worlds (image credit: Paramount Pictures)
Spielberg also roped in veteran actor Morgan Freeman as the narrator for the H.G. Wells adaptation and elaborated on his very specific reasons for approaching him for the film. Incidentally, this blockbuster was the beginning of a serious feud between Cruise and the director that ultimately ended after 20 years.
Steven Spielberg Was Hellbent On Bringing in Morgan Freeman For His Blockbuster Hit
There are some actors who have an innate aura that defines them as an artist. Morgan Freeman is a celebrity who commands this sort of respect among his peers and audiences.
A still from War of the Worlds (image credit: Paramount Pictures)
Spielberg also roped in veteran actor Morgan Freeman as the narrator for the H.G. Wells adaptation and elaborated on his very specific reasons for approaching him for the film. Incidentally, this blockbuster was the beginning of a serious feud between Cruise and the director that ultimately ended after 20 years.
Steven Spielberg Was Hellbent On Bringing in Morgan Freeman For His Blockbuster Hit
There are some actors who have an innate aura that defines them as an artist. Morgan Freeman is a celebrity who commands this sort of respect among his peers and audiences.
- 6/3/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
While most of Steven Spielberg’s releases are very different from each other, which stands as a testament to his versatility, at the core, all of his movies are very personal to him. However, his 2022 semi-autobiographical drama, The Fabelmans, takes a step further, as it draws a more intimate portrayal of the Oscar-winning director’s formative years.
Apart from delving into his passion for cinema, the film also tackles his mother’s affair, which he discovered as a kid following his love for filmmaking.
Steven Spielberg Discovered His Mother’s Affair While Editing His Early Film A still from The Fabelmans | Credit: Amblin Entertainment & Reliance Entertainment
Before crafting monumental blockbusters and acclaimed dramas, Steven Spielberg spent his teenage years recording every moment around him on his Super 8. Although by the time he was 18, the director had already made 15 short films, his passion for filmmaking also led to him inadvertently recording...
Apart from delving into his passion for cinema, the film also tackles his mother’s affair, which he discovered as a kid following his love for filmmaking.
Steven Spielberg Discovered His Mother’s Affair While Editing His Early Film A still from The Fabelmans | Credit: Amblin Entertainment & Reliance Entertainment
Before crafting monumental blockbusters and acclaimed dramas, Steven Spielberg spent his teenage years recording every moment around him on his Super 8. Although by the time he was 18, the director had already made 15 short films, his passion for filmmaking also led to him inadvertently recording...
- 6/3/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Could you imagine that Jaws, the iconic thriller helmed by Steven Spielberg, topped $100 million in theater rentals before grossing over $400 million at the box office? Not just that, the 1975 flick clinched three Academy Awards, setting a precedent for the summer releases we eagerly anticipate each year.
But it was a mess, too. Behind this monumental masterpiece was a young Spielberg, steering the project, which starred Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss. There is no doubt that Spielberg’s steadfast vision made the movie possible—one that still thrills audiences to this day.
Steven Spielberg’s Roy Scheider in Jaws | Universal Pictures
As Spielberg shared with Entertainment Weekly, the journey of Jaws was fraught with several production challenges, yet it seemed to epitomize that from the greatest trials often come the most extraordinary successes.
Imagine choosing to film on the tempestuous “ocean” rather than the safety of a tank—as Spielberg put it,...
But it was a mess, too. Behind this monumental masterpiece was a young Spielberg, steering the project, which starred Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss. There is no doubt that Spielberg’s steadfast vision made the movie possible—one that still thrills audiences to this day.
Steven Spielberg’s Roy Scheider in Jaws | Universal Pictures
As Spielberg shared with Entertainment Weekly, the journey of Jaws was fraught with several production challenges, yet it seemed to epitomize that from the greatest trials often come the most extraordinary successes.
Imagine choosing to film on the tempestuous “ocean” rather than the safety of a tank—as Spielberg put it,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Renowned for his brilliant storytelling and cinematic prowess, filmmaker Steven Spielberg has encountered his fair share of critiques and box office jitters throughout his illustrious career. However, when it came to the 2022 film, The Fabelmans, he was anxious not for anticipated reviews or ticket sales, but due to the impending reaction of his family members.
The Fabelmans | Credit:
Inspired by his own life, the film follows Gabriel Labelle as Sammy Fabelman, the sixteen-year-old son of The Fabelmans family, who dreams of becoming a filmmaker. It explores the protagonist’s family dynamics, friendships, and his love for filmmaking, and the acclaimed director later admitted to being extremely nervous when it came to screening the film for his sisters.
The Fabelmans Became the Most Nervous Screening For Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans draws inspiration from his formative years as a budding filmmaker, centering around a character named Sammy who reflects...
The Fabelmans | Credit:
Inspired by his own life, the film follows Gabriel Labelle as Sammy Fabelman, the sixteen-year-old son of The Fabelmans family, who dreams of becoming a filmmaker. It explores the protagonist’s family dynamics, friendships, and his love for filmmaking, and the acclaimed director later admitted to being extremely nervous when it came to screening the film for his sisters.
The Fabelmans Became the Most Nervous Screening For Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans draws inspiration from his formative years as a budding filmmaker, centering around a character named Sammy who reflects...
- 6/3/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg is one of the most celebrated filmmakers in Hollywood. He is the man behind iconic films such as Jurassic Park, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, and more. He won two Oscars for Best Director for helming the holocaust film Schindler’s List and the World War II drama Saving Private Ryan.
Spielberg had his breakthrough with the survival horror film Jaws. The film became the highest-grossing movie of all time in 1975 and was the first Summer blockbuster. Spielberg became one of the most sought-after filmmakers after the success of the film. However, he was almost fired from the project due to many issues and was saved by a guardian angel.
Steven Spielberg’s Jaws Was Famously Over Budget And Had Many Issues A still from Jaws | Credits: Zanuck/Brown Company/Universal Pictures
Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is often credited to be the first Summer blockbuster and started the trend of...
Spielberg had his breakthrough with the survival horror film Jaws. The film became the highest-grossing movie of all time in 1975 and was the first Summer blockbuster. Spielberg became one of the most sought-after filmmakers after the success of the film. However, he was almost fired from the project due to many issues and was saved by a guardian angel.
Steven Spielberg’s Jaws Was Famously Over Budget And Had Many Issues A still from Jaws | Credits: Zanuck/Brown Company/Universal Pictures
Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is often credited to be the first Summer blockbuster and started the trend of...
- 6/3/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Given how trailers and even teasers give away most of the film’s plot, I tend to just watch 10–20 seconds of it and make up my mind. Under Paris had me hooked based on its premise that there’s a shark in the Seine. As a fan of shark films, I didn’t need to know much more before diving into it. Now, seemingly unrelated to that, I was watching a video by Patrick Willems about what’s going to be the next big thing in the world of entertainment after superhero movies. While on the topic of legacy sequels, Willems mentioned Steven Spielberg. That got me thinking: while Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park got the legacy sequel treatment twice, why hasn’t anybody done a legacy sequel for Jaws? Sure, the sequels were bad, but they were profitable. It’s considered the foundation stone for shark films as well...
- 6/3/2024
- by Pramit Chatterjee
- DMT
Anyone who knows anything about the production of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" will know the troubles endured by director Steven Spielberg and company. Even before filming got underway, there were issues with casting. Initially, Tom Selleck was handed the role of Dr. Henry Jones Jr., before leaving due to his commitment to "Magnum P.I.," prompting rushed redesigns of the character that better suited his replacement, Harrison Ford. Once Ford was on board, however, it seemed as though Spielberg's action-adventure classic could finally get underway without any issues.
Unfortunately, that was just the start of the challenges faced by the "Raiders" crew. There are far too many examples to list here, but you can take your pick of the debacles that befell the production: the six hundred thirsty extras that threw the "Raiders" set into chaos, an outbreak of dysentery, the real pythons that took bites out of...
Unfortunately, that was just the start of the challenges faced by the "Raiders" crew. There are far too many examples to list here, but you can take your pick of the debacles that befell the production: the six hundred thirsty extras that threw the "Raiders" set into chaos, an outbreak of dysentery, the real pythons that took bites out of...
- 6/3/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
While his scripts and movies perfectly speak for just how brilliant he is, Taylor Sheridan’s excellence doesn’t stop there.
Though his ingeniously developed storylines and character arcs are one thing, what further sets him apart from nearly all the other mastermind legendary filmmakers and showrunners in Hollywood’s entire entertainment industry are his immaculate convincing skills.
Taylor Sheridan on Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Network.This was especially evident with his 2017 crime/thriller masterpiece, Wind River, which featured Jeremy Renner in the lead. But surprisingly enough, Renner never wanted to take on the script because he was tired of playing a superhero for years.
In fact, had it not been for Sheridan’s genius operating tactics and convincing tricks, the MCU star just may have never signed on!
Taylor Sheridan Geniously Convinced Jeremy Renner for Wind River
Entertainment buffs know for a fact that Jeremy Renner has led one too many successful projects,...
Though his ingeniously developed storylines and character arcs are one thing, what further sets him apart from nearly all the other mastermind legendary filmmakers and showrunners in Hollywood’s entire entertainment industry are his immaculate convincing skills.
Taylor Sheridan on Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Network.This was especially evident with his 2017 crime/thriller masterpiece, Wind River, which featured Jeremy Renner in the lead. But surprisingly enough, Renner never wanted to take on the script because he was tired of playing a superhero for years.
In fact, had it not been for Sheridan’s genius operating tactics and convincing tricks, the MCU star just may have never signed on!
Taylor Sheridan Geniously Convinced Jeremy Renner for Wind River
Entertainment buffs know for a fact that Jeremy Renner has led one too many successful projects,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
"Stargate" is a very silly movie, but like many silly movies, it's also kind of fun. The sci-fi action pic comes from the team of director Roland Emmerich and writer Dean Devlin, who would go on to score a blockbuster hit with "Independence Day." But before they got there, they made "Stargate," a movie in which a giant gate opens a portal to another planet, where the aliens all look human and live and behave like they're in Ancient Egypt. You see, centuries ago, these aliens visited our world and influenced human history. It's basically a scenario you'll hear time and time again on the ludicrous History Channel show "Ancient Aliens," but with a lot more guns. As Roger Ebert said in his one-star review of the film, "The movie is so lacking in any sense of wonder that it hurtles us from one end of the universe to the other,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has helmed many iconic films of the generation. He is the man behind films such as the Indiana Jones franchise, Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, and Schindler’s List. The two-time Oscar nominee has also been vocal about his favorite films and has always considered himself to be a lover of cinema first.
The director has appreciated others’ cinema on multiple occasions. He called Tom Cruise the savior of cinema for his contributions to the theater industry during the pandemic. One film that Spielberg loved, but was still disturbed by, was reportedly Taylor Sheridan’s directorial debut Wind River, which he reportedly saw after its screening at the Cannes Film Festival.
Steven Spielberg Wanted Assurance From Taylor Sheridan’s Film Jeremy Renner in Wind River | Credits: Acacia Entertainment/Savvy Media Holdings/Synergics Films/Thunder Road Pictures/Film 44/The Fyzz Facility/Riverstone Pictures/Voltage Pictures/Wild Bunch/Ingenious Media...
The director has appreciated others’ cinema on multiple occasions. He called Tom Cruise the savior of cinema for his contributions to the theater industry during the pandemic. One film that Spielberg loved, but was still disturbed by, was reportedly Taylor Sheridan’s directorial debut Wind River, which he reportedly saw after its screening at the Cannes Film Festival.
Steven Spielberg Wanted Assurance From Taylor Sheridan’s Film Jeremy Renner in Wind River | Credits: Acacia Entertainment/Savvy Media Holdings/Synergics Films/Thunder Road Pictures/Film 44/The Fyzz Facility/Riverstone Pictures/Voltage Pictures/Wild Bunch/Ingenious Media...
- 6/2/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
When it comes to diversity in filmmaking, Steven Spielberg tops the list. Over many decades of being one of Hollywood’s greatest directors, Spielberg has shown that he can never be boxed into one specific genre by becoming the master in everything. From action thrillers to intense dramas to historical biopics, he has proved that nothing is beyond his reach.
Hollywood director Steven Spielberg (image credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)
One of the Jaws director’s shining moments came in Lincoln starring Daniel Day-Lewis whose towering performance as the 16th President of the USA won him a well-deserved Oscar. While Spielberg considered Lewis to be the main force behind the film’s success, he also confessed that he was proved very wrong about how the film would be perceived at the box office.
Steven Spielberg Was Forced To Change His Opinion About Lincoln
In a competitive industry like Hollywood, Steven...
Hollywood director Steven Spielberg (image credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)
One of the Jaws director’s shining moments came in Lincoln starring Daniel Day-Lewis whose towering performance as the 16th President of the USA won him a well-deserved Oscar. While Spielberg considered Lewis to be the main force behind the film’s success, he also confessed that he was proved very wrong about how the film would be perceived at the box office.
Steven Spielberg Was Forced To Change His Opinion About Lincoln
In a competitive industry like Hollywood, Steven...
- 6/2/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg is one of the most notable and iconic directors that the world has ever seen. From creating iconic movies such as Jurassic Park to Schindler’s List, Spielberg’s mind has always been one of a creative person wanting to push the limits above the normal.
Steven Spielberg | Photo by Gage Skidmore (Wikimedia Commons)
However, every person has humble beginnings and the phrase rings true for Spielberg as well. While directing his 1975 film Jaws, Spielberg recalled that the making of the film was a “living nightmare” and not because he didn’t know what to do but because he didn’t know ‘how’ to do it!
Steven Spielberg Was In A Living Nightmare While Filming Jaws
Having an ensemble cast of actors such as Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, and, several others, Jaws was a film about a great white shark hunting people. When the killings grew, Sheriff...
Steven Spielberg | Photo by Gage Skidmore (Wikimedia Commons)
However, every person has humble beginnings and the phrase rings true for Spielberg as well. While directing his 1975 film Jaws, Spielberg recalled that the making of the film was a “living nightmare” and not because he didn’t know what to do but because he didn’t know ‘how’ to do it!
Steven Spielberg Was In A Living Nightmare While Filming Jaws
Having an ensemble cast of actors such as Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, and, several others, Jaws was a film about a great white shark hunting people. When the killings grew, Sheriff...
- 6/1/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg is one of the most prolific directors working today in Hollywood. The two-time Oscar winner is known for making some of the most influential films of the generation such as E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, Jaws, and the Indiana Jones films. He also crafted acclaimed dramas such as Schindler’s List and Saving Private Ryan.
Spielberg’s Jaws was the first summer blockbuster and was the highest-grossing film of all time until Star Wars. Despite the success, Spielberg reportedly had one regret with the film. The iconic picture of the filmmaker sitting atop the mechanical shark was reportedly staged by the set photographer which led to him vowing to never do one thing on set.
Steven Spielberg’s Famous Picture From Jaws Was Staged A still from Steven Spielberg’s Jaws | Credits: Zanuck/Brown Company/Universal Pictures
Steven Spielberg created history when he directed the survival horror film Jaws.
Spielberg’s Jaws was the first summer blockbuster and was the highest-grossing film of all time until Star Wars. Despite the success, Spielberg reportedly had one regret with the film. The iconic picture of the filmmaker sitting atop the mechanical shark was reportedly staged by the set photographer which led to him vowing to never do one thing on set.
Steven Spielberg’s Famous Picture From Jaws Was Staged A still from Steven Spielberg’s Jaws | Credits: Zanuck/Brown Company/Universal Pictures
Steven Spielberg created history when he directed the survival horror film Jaws.
- 6/1/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
After breaking into Hollywood in the 1970s, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas laid the groundwork for modern blockbuster cinema. The duo is also known for collaborating on hits like the Indiana Jones film series, which has become a cinematic icon over the years. Both have also expressed their joy in working together and their mutual admiration.
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas | Credit: Jarc12030 via Wikimedia Commons
After meeting in the late 60s, the two bonded over a shared love of cinema and respect for each other’s craft. Lucas even visited Spielberg during the pre-production of his iconic thriller Jaws. However, Spielberg’s antics and his friend’s mischievous nature could have taken a drastic turn amid an unexpected malfunction with the mechanical shark used in the movie.
George Lucas Stuck His Head in the Mechanical Shark Used in Jaws
According to the Inside Jaws podcast, filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s...
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas | Credit: Jarc12030 via Wikimedia Commons
After meeting in the late 60s, the two bonded over a shared love of cinema and respect for each other’s craft. Lucas even visited Spielberg during the pre-production of his iconic thriller Jaws. However, Spielberg’s antics and his friend’s mischievous nature could have taken a drastic turn amid an unexpected malfunction with the mechanical shark used in the movie.
George Lucas Stuck His Head in the Mechanical Shark Used in Jaws
According to the Inside Jaws podcast, filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s...
- 6/1/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Following the success of Steven Spielberg’s 1975 cinematic masterpiece Jaws, which captivated audiences with its tense and frightening portrayal of a great white shark terrorizing a beach town, the movie became an inspiration for upcoming thrillers. But there was one film in particular that shockingly used Jaws as a humorous dig.
Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg | image: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Well, in 1978, after Universal Studios released the sequel to Jaws, director Joe Dante came up with Piranha, which was a playful parody version of Steven Spielberg’s suspenseful thriller. Taking a humorous approach, exaggerating the dangers of a school of deadly piranhas, the movie deliberately departed from Jaws’ serious and suspenseful tone.
However, Joe Dante’s campy spoof movie seemingly annoyed Universal Studios, which almost led to a lawsuit, until Steven Spielberg intervened to save the day.
Joe Dante Took a Playful Dig at Steven Spielberg’s Jaws
Three years...
Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg | image: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Well, in 1978, after Universal Studios released the sequel to Jaws, director Joe Dante came up with Piranha, which was a playful parody version of Steven Spielberg’s suspenseful thriller. Taking a humorous approach, exaggerating the dangers of a school of deadly piranhas, the movie deliberately departed from Jaws’ serious and suspenseful tone.
However, Joe Dante’s campy spoof movie seemingly annoyed Universal Studios, which almost led to a lawsuit, until Steven Spielberg intervened to save the day.
Joe Dante Took a Playful Dig at Steven Spielberg’s Jaws
Three years...
- 6/1/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg, the mastermind behind some of the most iconic films in cinematic history, has always been known for his ability to craft thrilling narratives that captivate audiences worldwide. Having a solid number of directorial credits to his name, Spielberg is often known for his greatest works in his 1975 thriller Jaws.
Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg | image: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
With the ingenious thriller turning into one of the greatest achievements of 20th-century American cinema, Steven Spielberg shared some insights into the making of Jaws. Speaking with Vanity Fair, the filmmaker revealed using his 1971 television film Duel as the basis for Jaws and argued how the latter became a secret sequel to his TV movie.
Steven Spielberg Drew Comparison Between Jaws and Duel
One of Steven Spielberg‘s most renowned works, Jaws has long been considered a standalone classic. The thriller revolving around a bloodthirsty shark terrorizing a resort town,...
Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg | image: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
With the ingenious thriller turning into one of the greatest achievements of 20th-century American cinema, Steven Spielberg shared some insights into the making of Jaws. Speaking with Vanity Fair, the filmmaker revealed using his 1971 television film Duel as the basis for Jaws and argued how the latter became a secret sequel to his TV movie.
Steven Spielberg Drew Comparison Between Jaws and Duel
One of Steven Spielberg‘s most renowned works, Jaws has long been considered a standalone classic. The thriller revolving around a bloodthirsty shark terrorizing a resort town,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Twin movies. Doppelgängers. Rapid fire remakes. Whatever you want to call them, Hollywood studios have a long and painful history of rushing concepts that run the gamut from similar to identical into theaters at virtually the same moment. Oftentimes the belief is if you get before the cameras first, the competitor(s) will throw in the towel and cancel production. Yet once in a while what seems like a turf war played out in industry trade papers, where the disputed territories are overlapping ideas or historical personages, spills out into the multiplex as “the same movie” comes to cinemas weeks or months apart.
This phenomenon is more than a hundred years old, with the first such instance believed to be two silent adaptations of Ivanhoe being produced on different continents in 1913, although a clearer kickoff might be when Paramount and MGM competed to get the first American Mata Hari movie...
This phenomenon is more than a hundred years old, with the first such instance believed to be two silent adaptations of Ivanhoe being produced on different continents in 1913, although a clearer kickoff might be when Paramount and MGM competed to get the first American Mata Hari movie...
- 5/31/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
A major A-list star is in talks for a key role in Universal Pictures' upcoming Jurassic World movie, but if he signs on, it will leave a huge question mark over a long in-development Marvel Studios reboot.
THR reports that Marhershala Ali is negotiating to star in the fourth Jurassic World film alongside lead Scarlett Johansson. Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo are also on board in supporting roles, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Godzilla director Gareth Edwards is set to helm.
Production is said to be gearing up for mid-June in London... which is also around the time Blade is (or was) expected to begin filming.
The trade report doesn't mention Blade, but it seems highly unlikely that Ali would be lining up this Jw role if he was still planning to play the Daywalker - unless the MCU project has been hit with yet...
THR reports that Marhershala Ali is negotiating to star in the fourth Jurassic World film alongside lead Scarlett Johansson. Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo are also on board in supporting roles, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Godzilla director Gareth Edwards is set to helm.
Production is said to be gearing up for mid-June in London... which is also around the time Blade is (or was) expected to begin filming.
The trade report doesn't mention Blade, but it seems highly unlikely that Ali would be lining up this Jw role if he was still planning to play the Daywalker - unless the MCU project has been hit with yet...
- 5/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Mahershala Ali might be paying a visit to Isla Nublar.
The Oscar-winning actor is in talks to join the new “Jurassic World” sequel, which is in development at Universal. Once he signs on the dotted line, he’ll join the already announced cast of Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Rupert Friend.
Gareth Edwards will direct the yet-to-be-titled film, written by original “Jurassic Park” screenwriter David Koepp. Universal plans to release the action-adventure in theaters on July 2, 2025.
Plot details haven’t been unveiled, but this new installment is expected to ignite a new trilogy following the three “Jurassic Park” and three “Jurassic World” films. In 2022, “Jurassic World Dominion” wrapped up the sequel trilogy with $1 billion globally.
Since Steven Spielberg brought to life the original “Jurassic Park” in 1994, the prehistoric franchise has become one of Universal’s biggest properties over the last 30 years. Beyond its box office riches, “Jurassic” has...
The Oscar-winning actor is in talks to join the new “Jurassic World” sequel, which is in development at Universal. Once he signs on the dotted line, he’ll join the already announced cast of Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Rupert Friend.
Gareth Edwards will direct the yet-to-be-titled film, written by original “Jurassic Park” screenwriter David Koepp. Universal plans to release the action-adventure in theaters on July 2, 2025.
Plot details haven’t been unveiled, but this new installment is expected to ignite a new trilogy following the three “Jurassic Park” and three “Jurassic World” films. In 2022, “Jurassic World Dominion” wrapped up the sequel trilogy with $1 billion globally.
Since Steven Spielberg brought to life the original “Jurassic Park” in 1994, the prehistoric franchise has become one of Universal’s biggest properties over the last 30 years. Beyond its box office riches, “Jurassic” has...
- 5/30/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Being recognized as the most commercially successful director of all time, Steven Spielberg has prominently inscribed his name in history. However, few people know that long before starting such iconic franchises, as Jaws, Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park, the pioneer of the modern blockbuster had a very strong start as a full-length director.
Indeed, back in 1971, when Spielberg was only 25, he made a TV movie that holds up today. More than that, it can even be dubbed the most inventive film ever made by the accomplished filmmaker.
The movie’s seemingly straight-forward plot revolves around a salesman on his way to meet a client. He is driving his car through rural California, but his calm trip is about to be disturbed by a tanker truck driver, who starts chasing him down a highway.
The protagonist notices a mysterious person following him and is quick to get scared of being killed by him,...
Indeed, back in 1971, when Spielberg was only 25, he made a TV movie that holds up today. More than that, it can even be dubbed the most inventive film ever made by the accomplished filmmaker.
The movie’s seemingly straight-forward plot revolves around a salesman on his way to meet a client. He is driving his car through rural California, but his calm trip is about to be disturbed by a tanker truck driver, who starts chasing him down a highway.
The protagonist notices a mysterious person following him and is quick to get scared of being killed by him,...
- 5/30/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
You can chart Steven Spielberg's evolution as a director by the "Indiana Jones" films. By 1981, the former wunderkind had gotten the wind knocked out of him by the muted reaction to his erratic 1979 burlesque "1941" (which earned him a tsk-tsking from John Wayne) and was hungry for a rebound. Teaming up with his buddy George Lucas, he made "Raiders of the Lost Ark," a rollicking pastiche that has since supplanted the '30s and '40s serials that inspired their action-adventure in our cultural consciousness.
1984's "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" saw Spielberg wade further into the horror pool he'd explored two years earlier in "Poltergeist," a suburban nightmare that neither he nor director Tobe Hooper can take full credit for. "Temple of Doom" might just feature some of the most exhilarating pacing and grandest spectacle of the filmmaker's career, but that's difficult to appreciate beneath the film's racial insensitivity and general mean-spiritedness.
1984's "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" saw Spielberg wade further into the horror pool he'd explored two years earlier in "Poltergeist," a suburban nightmare that neither he nor director Tobe Hooper can take full credit for. "Temple of Doom" might just feature some of the most exhilarating pacing and grandest spectacle of the filmmaker's career, but that's difficult to appreciate beneath the film's racial insensitivity and general mean-spiritedness.
- 5/30/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Kiah Roache-Turner’s Sting is the stuff of nightmares for all arachnophobes. We chat to the director about his new, spine-tingling horror film.
“I’m terrified of spiders” isn’t exactly what you expect to hear from the mouth of a director who has just done a horror film about a giant spider.
Yet, that’s exactly what Kiah Roache-Turner has done with Sting. We catch up with Roache-Turner as he’s filming his next film, The Beast Of War, which sees him swap giant spiders for giant sharks. “I just spent a day dealing with giant sharks. And now I’m going to talk to you about giant spiders!” Roache-Turner grins over Zoom. Variety is the spice of life, as they say.
Sting follows Alyla Browne’s Charlotte who unknowingly takes an alien spider as a pet with disastrous consequences, putting her entire apartment building in danger. Ryan Corr...
“I’m terrified of spiders” isn’t exactly what you expect to hear from the mouth of a director who has just done a horror film about a giant spider.
Yet, that’s exactly what Kiah Roache-Turner has done with Sting. We catch up with Roache-Turner as he’s filming his next film, The Beast Of War, which sees him swap giant spiders for giant sharks. “I just spent a day dealing with giant sharks. And now I’m going to talk to you about giant spiders!” Roache-Turner grins over Zoom. Variety is the spice of life, as they say.
Sting follows Alyla Browne’s Charlotte who unknowingly takes an alien spider as a pet with disastrous consequences, putting her entire apartment building in danger. Ryan Corr...
- 5/30/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Exclusive: Netflix has given the green light to what it calls the “next iteration” of its Emmy-contending documentary series Life on Our Planet, with Morgan Freeman set to return as narrator and Steven Spielberg as executive producer.
The as-yet-untitled show from Silverback Films and Amblin Documentaries will “tell the story of the rise and fall of the dinosaurs – where they came from, why they mattered, how they evolved and how they met their ultimate fate.”
Season 1 of Life on Our Planet examined not only the dinosaurs, but the rise of invertebrates, mammals, plants, and other life forms across billions of years of evolution up until the present. Industrial Light & Magic (Ilm) returns to craft the visual effects and animation; Grammy Award-winner Lorne Balfe is back as composer.
‘Life on Our Planet’
“It is an extraordinary privilege to bring the most iconic creatures in Earth’s history to the screen,” said Dan Tapster,...
The as-yet-untitled show from Silverback Films and Amblin Documentaries will “tell the story of the rise and fall of the dinosaurs – where they came from, why they mattered, how they evolved and how they met their ultimate fate.”
Season 1 of Life on Our Planet examined not only the dinosaurs, but the rise of invertebrates, mammals, plants, and other life forms across billions of years of evolution up until the present. Industrial Light & Magic (Ilm) returns to craft the visual effects and animation; Grammy Award-winner Lorne Balfe is back as composer.
‘Life on Our Planet’
“It is an extraordinary privilege to bring the most iconic creatures in Earth’s history to the screen,” said Dan Tapster,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Skydance Media has added two key senior execs in human resources and business and legal affairs and also expanded the roles of two others in the management ranks.
Jean Chi, who has held exec posts at Spotify, Paramount and A24, has been named President of Global Business & Legal Affairs. Jodi Dicenzo, whose 20 years in the entertainment and creative sectors have included stops at Universal Studio Group and NBC Entertainment Group, is also joining as EVP of Human Resources.
As the new hires come aboard, Skydance CFO Larry Wasserman and General Counsel Stephanie Kyoko McKinnon have both added Co-President of Business Operations to their titles.
Chi will oversee all business and legal affairs related to Skydance’s global content divisions including feature film, television, and animation, reporting to President & COO Jesse Sisgold.
Dicenzo will be responsible for setting Skydance’s Hr strategy and culture development, including leading the efforts for employee relations and engagement,...
Jean Chi, who has held exec posts at Spotify, Paramount and A24, has been named President of Global Business & Legal Affairs. Jodi Dicenzo, whose 20 years in the entertainment and creative sectors have included stops at Universal Studio Group and NBC Entertainment Group, is also joining as EVP of Human Resources.
As the new hires come aboard, Skydance CFO Larry Wasserman and General Counsel Stephanie Kyoko McKinnon have both added Co-President of Business Operations to their titles.
Chi will oversee all business and legal affairs related to Skydance’s global content divisions including feature film, television, and animation, reporting to President & COO Jesse Sisgold.
Dicenzo will be responsible for setting Skydance’s Hr strategy and culture development, including leading the efforts for employee relations and engagement,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
When we say a filmmaker is in another league, we typically mean it in a good way––they’re a cut above the rest. But when we say it about Guy Maddin, it doesn’t imply quality one way or the other. There is simply no one doing what Guy Maddin is doing, whether you love it, hate it, or don’t care about it at all. Maddin’s work is so pioneer, so beguiling, so unrecognizable, so un-distributable that if you’re not doing your own film-history research you likely haven’t come across it. Look up a single image from any of his films and you’ll understand. Maddin films make Eraserhead look like Forrest Gump.
That said: he wants for nothing in reputation, an absolute legend in the avant-garde, experimental, and adjacent cinema scenes. Maddin is the Spielberg of pure art film, the wizard of 19th-century techniques...
That said: he wants for nothing in reputation, an absolute legend in the avant-garde, experimental, and adjacent cinema scenes. Maddin is the Spielberg of pure art film, the wizard of 19th-century techniques...
- 5/29/2024
- by Luke Hicks
- The Film Stage
Alfred Molina has donned a ton of iconic roles spread across multiple different genres that perfectly display his versatility as an actor throughout his over four-decade-long and counting career. But his most commendable performance, besides that of Doc Ock in Spider-Man‘s saga, was his minor debut role as Satipo in Steven Spielberg’s Raiders of the Lost Ark from 1981.
Alfred Molina in Three Pines. | Credit: Amazon Prime Video.
Even though his role was very minor with a brief screen time in the Indiana Jones movie, Molina still had to go through stuff that would be a nightmare for all the people terrified of spiders. This is because, while Tobey Maguire’s second film as the web-slinger didn’t really force him to do anything with spiders, it was actually Spielberg who made his scene an absolute nightmare to shoot.
Steven Spielberg Made Alfred Molina Shoot with Real Spiders!
Alfred...
Alfred Molina in Three Pines. | Credit: Amazon Prime Video.
Even though his role was very minor with a brief screen time in the Indiana Jones movie, Molina still had to go through stuff that would be a nightmare for all the people terrified of spiders. This is because, while Tobey Maguire’s second film as the web-slinger didn’t really force him to do anything with spiders, it was actually Spielberg who made his scene an absolute nightmare to shoot.
Steven Spielberg Made Alfred Molina Shoot with Real Spiders!
Alfred...
- 5/29/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Richard Dreyfus Sexist Rant Sparks Apology ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia )
Oscar winner Richard Dreyfus is under fire again over a sexist and homophobic rant that reportedly prompted a Massachusetts theater to issue an apology over the offensive remarks.
It all began when the Cabot hosted the 76-year-old “Jaws” star for “An Evening With Richard Dreyfuss” on Saturday, May 25, before the film’s Massachusetts Theatre screening.
However, things supposedly went off the rails as soon as Richard Dreyfus walked to the stage wearing a dress over his clothes. In a YouTube video taken by an audience member, the actor was seen on stage wearing a floral print dress, shaking his hips to Love Story by Taylor Swift in the background.
Trending Who Is Doja Cat’s Father Dumisani Dlamini? All About The Parents As Singer Slams “Deadbeat” Dad In Rage-Fueled Post Justice For Johnny Wactor GoFundMe Raises Over $38,000 As ‘General Hospital’ Star...
Oscar winner Richard Dreyfus is under fire again over a sexist and homophobic rant that reportedly prompted a Massachusetts theater to issue an apology over the offensive remarks.
It all began when the Cabot hosted the 76-year-old “Jaws” star for “An Evening With Richard Dreyfuss” on Saturday, May 25, before the film’s Massachusetts Theatre screening.
However, things supposedly went off the rails as soon as Richard Dreyfus walked to the stage wearing a dress over his clothes. In a YouTube video taken by an audience member, the actor was seen on stage wearing a floral print dress, shaking his hips to Love Story by Taylor Swift in the background.
Trending Who Is Doja Cat’s Father Dumisani Dlamini? All About The Parents As Singer Slams “Deadbeat” Dad In Rage-Fueled Post Justice For Johnny Wactor GoFundMe Raises Over $38,000 As ‘General Hospital’ Star...
- 5/28/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
If you've never sought out the truth behind sci-fi movies and TV shows, you've probably never believed what was happening on your screen. From traveling through time and space to discovering aliens, the genre can have a lot of twists and turns that are hard to imagine in real life.
But you'd be surprised how far science has come and how close humanity is to making these fictional stories real. Here are 10 sci-fi TV shows and movies that aren't true, but could have happened in real life.
Alien (1979)
Ridley Scott's Alien is one of those movies you don't want to believe could ever come true. However, there is one detail that does seem realistic. If space travel becomes as common as we think it will, the spaceships won't all look like a brand new yacht in the sky. The luxury ships will be for the rich, while the rest...
But you'd be surprised how far science has come and how close humanity is to making these fictional stories real. Here are 10 sci-fi TV shows and movies that aren't true, but could have happened in real life.
Alien (1979)
Ridley Scott's Alien is one of those movies you don't want to believe could ever come true. However, there is one detail that does seem realistic. If space travel becomes as common as we think it will, the spaceships won't all look like a brand new yacht in the sky. The luxury ships will be for the rich, while the rest...
- 5/27/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
While war movies are always hard to watch, especially when you know they are based on real events that took place decades ago and there are families that have never recovered from their losses, it is an extremely important genre that shows its viewers the horrors and devastation that any military conflict brings.
What makes these films so interesting from an industry perspective is the technical detail, costume and set design, CGI and editing that takes the picture to another level and makes it feel realistic. When amazing storytelling meets great execution, you get masterpieces like Casualties of War.
What Is Casualties of War About?
Directed by Brian De Palma, Casualties of War chronicles the events of the 1966 Hill 192 incident during the Vietnam War, one of many crimes committed by the U.S. Army against Vietnamese civilians. Starring Michael J. Fox and Sean Penn, the film tells the story through the eyes of a veteran.
What makes these films so interesting from an industry perspective is the technical detail, costume and set design, CGI and editing that takes the picture to another level and makes it feel realistic. When amazing storytelling meets great execution, you get masterpieces like Casualties of War.
What Is Casualties of War About?
Directed by Brian De Palma, Casualties of War chronicles the events of the 1966 Hill 192 incident during the Vietnam War, one of many crimes committed by the U.S. Army against Vietnamese civilians. Starring Michael J. Fox and Sean Penn, the film tells the story through the eyes of a veteran.
- 5/27/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Anakin Skywalker’s descent into the dark side is the most tragic aspect of the original and prequel trilogy, as George Lucas deemed the first six movies as the Tragedy of Darth Vader. While the prequel trilogy was seen as a letdown compared to its predecessors, the time has been kind to these features, especially for its exploration of the complexity of Vader as a character.
Although several aspects contributed to Anakin Skywalker becoming Darth Vader in the original trilogy, this could’ve been avoided had Mace Windu trained him instead of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Mastering Vaapad Could’ve Prevented Anakin’s Descent Into the Dark Side
Anakin Skywalker | Star Wars (via 20th Century Fox)
Obi-Wan Kenobi‘s failings as a teacher played a major part in Anakin’s fall into the dark side, as the Jedi Master struggled between his duties to the council and respecting Qui-Gon’s last wish.
Although several aspects contributed to Anakin Skywalker becoming Darth Vader in the original trilogy, this could’ve been avoided had Mace Windu trained him instead of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Mastering Vaapad Could’ve Prevented Anakin’s Descent Into the Dark Side
Anakin Skywalker | Star Wars (via 20th Century Fox)
Obi-Wan Kenobi‘s failings as a teacher played a major part in Anakin’s fall into the dark side, as the Jedi Master struggled between his duties to the council and respecting Qui-Gon’s last wish.
- 5/27/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas are the Hollywood duo who have had a significant cultural impact with their creative partnership on franchises like Indiana Jones. After the 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark, Lucas reportedly wanted to continue their collaborative journey with the third installment in the epic space opera, Return of the Jedi.
Return of the Jedi (image credit: LucasFilm)
Lucas had stepped away from the director’s chair after Episode I – A New Hope. After Irvin Kershner helmed the sequel, he sought Spielberg with the offer to direct the third installment of his epic space opera. However, his plans did not come to fruition due to Lucas’ feud and Spielberg’s association with the Directors Guild of America.
Steven Spielberg Could Not Direct Episode VI – Return of the Jedi
Following their successful collaboration on Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars: Episode VI seemed like an...
Return of the Jedi (image credit: LucasFilm)
Lucas had stepped away from the director’s chair after Episode I – A New Hope. After Irvin Kershner helmed the sequel, he sought Spielberg with the offer to direct the third installment of his epic space opera. However, his plans did not come to fruition due to Lucas’ feud and Spielberg’s association with the Directors Guild of America.
Steven Spielberg Could Not Direct Episode VI – Return of the Jedi
Following their successful collaboration on Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars: Episode VI seemed like an...
- 5/27/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest directors currently working today. With 50 years of cinematic legacy to his credit, the director grasped the essence of movie magic in the early part of his career. Following his Hollywood debut with The Sugarland Express and then his breakout movie Jaws, the director gave one valuable lesson to aspiring movie directors.
Steven Spielberg. Credit: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
Spielberg understands what it takes to be a movie director in Hollywood and thrive in the industry. Obviously, a successful movie requires immaculate vision to trigger the very emotions of the audience but the development of the vision comes from the understanding of the craft and the director who has made a whopping $8 billion fortune has one advice that can elevate the imagination of filmmakers.
Steven Spielberg’s Valuable Lesson To Aspiring Filmmakers
Steven Spielberg. Credit: CBS News/Yt
Steven Spielberg’s road to Hollywood...
Steven Spielberg. Credit: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
Spielberg understands what it takes to be a movie director in Hollywood and thrive in the industry. Obviously, a successful movie requires immaculate vision to trigger the very emotions of the audience but the development of the vision comes from the understanding of the craft and the director who has made a whopping $8 billion fortune has one advice that can elevate the imagination of filmmakers.
Steven Spielberg’s Valuable Lesson To Aspiring Filmmakers
Steven Spielberg. Credit: CBS News/Yt
Steven Spielberg’s road to Hollywood...
- 5/27/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
From 2010 to now, Blue Bloods has entertained viewers with its epic police drama storyline on CBS. Featuring the lives of the Reagan family, all members of law enforcement, the series stars Tom Selleck in the lead. Although the ratings of the show have somewhat plummeted in the last few years with each subsequent season, Blue Bloods is still among the top shows of all time.
The Blue Bloods Family (via Instagram | @donniewahlberg)
Despite its huge popularity and fan base, CBS made the shocking decision to cancel it after its 14th season. While fans are disappointed, nobody is more disappointed than Selleck and the actor vows to bring the show back.
Tom Selleck Still Hopes CBS Will Renew Blue Bloods
Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods | CBS
Blue Bloods might be a law enforcement-themed drama, but at its core, it is also a family drama. Set in New York City,...
The Blue Bloods Family (via Instagram | @donniewahlberg)
Despite its huge popularity and fan base, CBS made the shocking decision to cancel it after its 14th season. While fans are disappointed, nobody is more disappointed than Selleck and the actor vows to bring the show back.
Tom Selleck Still Hopes CBS Will Renew Blue Bloods
Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods | CBS
Blue Bloods might be a law enforcement-themed drama, but at its core, it is also a family drama. Set in New York City,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Based on Michael Morpurgo’s 1982 novel of the same name, Steven Spielberg’s 2011 film War Horse received widespread praise upon its release. However, one notable individual that the film failed to impress is the original author of the story, Morpurgo himself, who later said that the film adaptation could have been much better.
War Horse (2011) | Credit: IMDb
The English book author, known prominently for his children’s novels, has shared that he is not a big fan of his book adaptations, including Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated film while arguing that it’s challenging for him to fully embrace cinematic interpretations of his own stories.
Steven Spielberg’s War Horse Failed to Impress its Original Author
Starring an ensemble cast including Jeremy Irvine, Tom Hiddleston, and Benedict Cumberbatch, Steven Spielberg’s 2011 film War Horse centers around a boy, Albert, and his horse Joey. After Joey is sold to British cavalry during World War I,...
War Horse (2011) | Credit: IMDb
The English book author, known prominently for his children’s novels, has shared that he is not a big fan of his book adaptations, including Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated film while arguing that it’s challenging for him to fully embrace cinematic interpretations of his own stories.
Steven Spielberg’s War Horse Failed to Impress its Original Author
Starring an ensemble cast including Jeremy Irvine, Tom Hiddleston, and Benedict Cumberbatch, Steven Spielberg’s 2011 film War Horse centers around a boy, Albert, and his horse Joey. After Joey is sold to British cavalry during World War I,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Veteran filmmaker Steven Spielberg has a knack for bringing people to tears, be it from his star-studded masterpieces of work like Schindler’s List or simply by his words. Surprisingly enough, one of his victims was none other than the iconic Loki portraying Hollywood heartthrob in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Tom Hiddleston.
Tom Hiddleston. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
This was way before Hiddleston had even joined the MCU in his fan-favorite role, back in 2010. And the way he was almost driven to tears was just through a conversation with the Indiana Jones director where the Hollywood mogul offered him a role in one of his best movies to date: Spielberg’s 2011 war/action film, War Horse.
The Time Steven Spielberg Brought Tom Hiddleston to Tears
As sweet a person as he is in real life, Hiddleston was almost pulled to tears easily as well, and all it took was the approval of mogul Steven Spielberg.
Tom Hiddleston. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
This was way before Hiddleston had even joined the MCU in his fan-favorite role, back in 2010. And the way he was almost driven to tears was just through a conversation with the Indiana Jones director where the Hollywood mogul offered him a role in one of his best movies to date: Spielberg’s 2011 war/action film, War Horse.
The Time Steven Spielberg Brought Tom Hiddleston to Tears
As sweet a person as he is in real life, Hiddleston was almost pulled to tears easily as well, and all it took was the approval of mogul Steven Spielberg.
- 5/26/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Star of the hit spy drama Homeland, Damian Lewis, had a confession to make when he discussed how he worked through a meeting with Steven Spielberg for his role in Band of Brothers, after a night of hard partying. After a warmly received audition with Tom Hanks, Lewis mentioned going out to celebrate his potential win with his friends.
Damian Lewis as Major Richard ‘Dick’ Winters | DreamWorks Television, HBO
Unfortunately, instead of resting the next day, after late-night shenanigans, Damian Lewis found himself rushed into a meeting with acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg, the very next morning. Recalling his wobbly yet memorable experience during an interview with Today, Lewis made fans feel grateful that his hungover impression didn’t go the wrong way.
Hungover Damian Lewis Went to Meet Steven Spielberg for Band of Brothers
Damian Lewis, famously known for his breakout role as Major Richard ‘Dick’ Winters, landed his career-launching...
Damian Lewis as Major Richard ‘Dick’ Winters | DreamWorks Television, HBO
Unfortunately, instead of resting the next day, after late-night shenanigans, Damian Lewis found himself rushed into a meeting with acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg, the very next morning. Recalling his wobbly yet memorable experience during an interview with Today, Lewis made fans feel grateful that his hungover impression didn’t go the wrong way.
Hungover Damian Lewis Went to Meet Steven Spielberg for Band of Brothers
Damian Lewis, famously known for his breakout role as Major Richard ‘Dick’ Winters, landed his career-launching...
- 5/26/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Let’s start off with a short recap. The Jurassic World trilogy starring Chris Pratt continued where Spielberg’s original Jurassic Park trilogy left off and expanded the universe of Michael Crichton’s original novel. Now, while Dominion was supposed to be the last movie in the series, it was soon confirmed that the studio was not giving up on the franchise and that a new trilogy of movies was planned. David Leitch was originally attached to the movie, but he later departed and was replaced by Gareth Edwards, who will be helming the film. We have also received some casting updates, and the most recent report seemingly reveals that we have the three main characters from the movie.
The untitled movie will supposedly start a completely new storyline; sure, Jurassic World was something new as well, but it was a sequel to the story started in Jurassic Park, so the stories were,...
The untitled movie will supposedly start a completely new storyline; sure, Jurassic World was something new as well, but it was a sequel to the story started in Jurassic Park, so the stories were,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Steven Spielberg arranged a military boot camp for his Band of Brothers actors just like he did with Saving Private Ryan and his brutal ‘Method’ tactics paid off. By the end of their training under Vietnam veteran Captain Dale Dye, the small group of actors formed a close bond like their real-life counterparts, the Easy Company’s paratroopers. However, they went through a lot of misery before Spielberg achieved what he wanted.
Steven Spielberg (Credits: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
Band of Brothers was created by Spielberg and Tom Hanks for BBC Two, and Erik Jendresen served as the showrunner. It came three years after Spielberg and Hanks’s successful collaboration in Saving Private Ryan.
Steven Spielberg’s Band of Brothers Boot Camp Put Actors Through Hell Steven Spielberg’s Band of Brothers | HBO
Steven Spielberg‘s story for Band of Brothers revolved around the history of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion,...
Steven Spielberg (Credits: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
Band of Brothers was created by Spielberg and Tom Hanks for BBC Two, and Erik Jendresen served as the showrunner. It came three years after Spielberg and Hanks’s successful collaboration in Saving Private Ryan.
Steven Spielberg’s Band of Brothers Boot Camp Put Actors Through Hell Steven Spielberg’s Band of Brothers | HBO
Steven Spielberg‘s story for Band of Brothers revolved around the history of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Released 35 years back in 1989, Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade became a cult classic movie in the long-standing franchise. Exploring emotional themes of the complex father-son relationships, epic action sequences, and the iconic good vs. evil narrative where the protagonist fights against the Nazis, the movie became a fan-favorite watch worldwide.
Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg | image: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
While Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade have several important aspects attributing to the success of the film, one iconic moment from the movie that became a beloved piece of cinematic history was apparently improvised. The scene took place between Harrison Ford and Sean Connery, where the latter ad-libbed a line, which was so hilarious that Steven Spielberg chose to keep it in the final cut.
Sean Connery’s Quick-Witted Improvisation in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
With Harrison Ford starring in the titular role in...
Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg | image: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
While Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade have several important aspects attributing to the success of the film, one iconic moment from the movie that became a beloved piece of cinematic history was apparently improvised. The scene took place between Harrison Ford and Sean Connery, where the latter ad-libbed a line, which was so hilarious that Steven Spielberg chose to keep it in the final cut.
Sean Connery’s Quick-Witted Improvisation in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
With Harrison Ford starring in the titular role in...
- 5/26/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
In today’s day and age, there are multiple franchises that have won the hearts of many to create fandoms of their own. While some of the positions in this respective list have been retained by superhero sagas like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Universe, perhaps none comes as close to celebrating almost a half-century of its existence as the Star Wars lore.
The Star Wars franchise. | Credit: StarWars.com.
Yes, you read it right, because George Lucas’ mammoth saga will actually soon be celebrating its Golden Jubilee within less than half a decade. This is because the massive fan-favorite saga surpassed 47 years of existence today in the cinematic entertainment industry to become one of the greatest franchises in history to pretty much create the atomic age of cinema.
47 Years Ago Today, the Star Wars Franchise was Born
47 years ago, today, one of the most impactful sagas in...
The Star Wars franchise. | Credit: StarWars.com.
Yes, you read it right, because George Lucas’ mammoth saga will actually soon be celebrating its Golden Jubilee within less than half a decade. This is because the massive fan-favorite saga surpassed 47 years of existence today in the cinematic entertainment industry to become one of the greatest franchises in history to pretty much create the atomic age of cinema.
47 Years Ago Today, the Star Wars Franchise was Born
47 years ago, today, one of the most impactful sagas in...
- 5/25/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg’s 1985 classic that took home 11 Oscar nominations is by no means a feat of mere auteurist filmmaking but one showing exceptional skill and brilliance. Behind the camera, there is none other than Spielberg, even though his inspiration might often come from borrowed sources. As such, the adaptation of Alice Walkerʼs Pulitzer Prize-winning 1982 novel, The Color Purple, couldnʼt have been in better hands than the surgically gifted ones of the venerated director.
The Color Purple (1985) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]38 years later, Oprah Winfrey, the star of Spielbergʼs 1985 film took it upon herself to pass on the tradition of transforming the tragic tale of Alice Walkerʼs novel into a work of art for the screen. After much deliberation and struggle, the musical drama produced by Spielberg and Oprah made it onto the screens in 2023 to widespread acclaim. However, the story behind its production is an award-worthy tale in itself.
The Color Purple...
The Color Purple (1985) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]38 years later, Oprah Winfrey, the star of Spielbergʼs 1985 film took it upon herself to pass on the tradition of transforming the tragic tale of Alice Walkerʼs novel into a work of art for the screen. After much deliberation and struggle, the musical drama produced by Spielberg and Oprah made it onto the screens in 2023 to widespread acclaim. However, the story behind its production is an award-worthy tale in itself.
The Color Purple...
- 5/25/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Filmmaker George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise has been one of the most popular works of fiction of all time. The space opera franchise features several unique, interesting, and borderline crazy ideas that have kept the fans of the galaxy far, far away on the edge of their seats for well over four decades.
George Lucas saved his craziest Star Wars idea for the Clone Wars (Image via BBC Newsnight).
Despite his penchant for executing risky ideas, one idea from Lucas almost proved too crazy and near impossible to work. While developing The Clone Wars animated series alongside Dave Filoni, Lucas instructed the former to revive one character who had met his definitive end in a previous installment. Here is what Lucas said to Filoni and why the idea should have never worked.
George Lucas Pushed Dave Filoni To Revive Darth Maul For Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Dave Filoni was...
George Lucas saved his craziest Star Wars idea for the Clone Wars (Image via BBC Newsnight).
Despite his penchant for executing risky ideas, one idea from Lucas almost proved too crazy and near impossible to work. While developing The Clone Wars animated series alongside Dave Filoni, Lucas instructed the former to revive one character who had met his definitive end in a previous installment. Here is what Lucas said to Filoni and why the idea should have never worked.
George Lucas Pushed Dave Filoni To Revive Darth Maul For Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Dave Filoni was...
- 5/25/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg, the man known for directing some iconic movies like Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, and, Jaws had his fair share of iconic moments throughout his career in Hollywood. From casting actors to giving away films, Spielberg has quite some stories to tell.
Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks on the sets of Saving Private Ryan | Paramount Pictures
One of these iconic moments came when Spielberg was looking to cast an actress in his 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. With Harrison Ford in the lead, a certain German actress was rejected by Spielberg for one of the most bizarre reasons!
When Steven Spielberg Rejected Gudrun Landgrebe
Being the third installment of the Indiana Jones franchise, the story depicted Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones searching for his long-lost father who disappeared while looking for the Holy Grail. With the previous two films earning big, Spielberg had to raise the bar...
Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks on the sets of Saving Private Ryan | Paramount Pictures
One of these iconic moments came when Spielberg was looking to cast an actress in his 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. With Harrison Ford in the lead, a certain German actress was rejected by Spielberg for one of the most bizarre reasons!
When Steven Spielberg Rejected Gudrun Landgrebe
Being the third installment of the Indiana Jones franchise, the story depicted Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones searching for his long-lost father who disappeared while looking for the Holy Grail. With the previous two films earning big, Spielberg had to raise the bar...
- 5/25/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Star Wars is gearing up for its first live-action venture into the High Republic era with The Acolyte, a show set about a hundred years before the events of Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. Carrie Anne Moss, who essayed the role of Trinity in The Matrix, will be appearing in the show as a powerful Jedi Master, who goes by the name Indara.
Carrie-Anne Moss in The Acolyte | Disney
Carrie-Anne Moss talked about her experiences filming the show with Empire Magazine, revealing her excitement about the lightsaber scenes that came her way as a part of the production. She emphasized how important it was for her to get it right, as they are the one defining factor that Star Wars has that sets it apart from other stories in the genre.
Carrie-Anne Moss “almost cried” while filming scenes with the lightsaber
A still from The Acolyte | Disney
Carrie-Anne...
Carrie-Anne Moss in The Acolyte | Disney
Carrie-Anne Moss talked about her experiences filming the show with Empire Magazine, revealing her excitement about the lightsaber scenes that came her way as a part of the production. She emphasized how important it was for her to get it right, as they are the one defining factor that Star Wars has that sets it apart from other stories in the genre.
Carrie-Anne Moss “almost cried” while filming scenes with the lightsaber
A still from The Acolyte | Disney
Carrie-Anne...
- 5/25/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is one of the most significant films in Steven Spielberg’s career. The alien film still finds itself in discussions among cinephiles. After its first 1982 release, the film has been re-released multiple times. However, when the movie was re-released in 2002 to mark its 20th Anniversary, Spielberg made some notable edits in the theatrical cut.
Henry Thomas in Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial I Universal Pictures
The Jaws filmmaker executed several changes in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’s 20th Anniversary re-release. While some scenes were added, many were enhanced to improve the movie’s quality. But Steven Spielberg regretted how he edited the guns out of the film. He believed the change should not have been made as it ruined the movie.
What did Steven Spielberg say about the major gun edit in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial? A still from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial I...
Henry Thomas in Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial I Universal Pictures
The Jaws filmmaker executed several changes in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’s 20th Anniversary re-release. While some scenes were added, many were enhanced to improve the movie’s quality. But Steven Spielberg regretted how he edited the guns out of the film. He believed the change should not have been made as it ruined the movie.
What did Steven Spielberg say about the major gun edit in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial? A still from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial I...
- 5/25/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg will once again tackle the world of aliens in an upcoming project. The veteran filmmaker, who helmed the UFO-themed film Close Encounters of the Third Kind in 1977, is exploring the subject with an exciting new storyline.
Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind / Columbia Pictures
The movie remains untitled, but the director will be teaming up with Jurassic Park writer David Koepp and Universal Pictures will be backing the movie.
Steven Spielberg Shares His Own Theory About UFOs
During an interview with The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, director Steven Spielberg extensively talked about his fascination with aliens and UFOs. He admitted not ever seeing one in person, but that doesn’t take away the fact that he perceives there is something out there.
I don’t know if I’m a believer in the sense that I’m kind of a person that would think,...
Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind / Columbia Pictures
The movie remains untitled, but the director will be teaming up with Jurassic Park writer David Koepp and Universal Pictures will be backing the movie.
Steven Spielberg Shares His Own Theory About UFOs
During an interview with The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, director Steven Spielberg extensively talked about his fascination with aliens and UFOs. He admitted not ever seeing one in person, but that doesn’t take away the fact that he perceives there is something out there.
I don’t know if I’m a believer in the sense that I’m kind of a person that would think,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
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