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<p>SS Rajamouli recently met his god!&nbsp;The 'Baahubali' director is on cloud nine after his magnum opus 'RRR'&nbsp;made history at the Golden Globes awards.&nbsp;He is currently in the United States for his film's awards campaign, and&nbsp;recently got a chance to&nbsp;meet ace-director Steven Spielberg.&nbsp;<br />
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Rajamouli and Steven crossed paths at a party hosted by Universal Pictures. Sharing a photo of him with the director, SS Rajamouli wrote in the caption, "I just met a god."</p>

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The director shared two photos,&nbsp;in the first one, Rajamouli looks starstruck as he stands in front of Spielberg. Rajamouli's excitement is clearly visible on his face.</p>

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<p>In another picture, Rajamouli is posing with Steven along with music composer MM Keeravani, who recently won a Golden Globe for 'Naatu Naatu.'<br />
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Keeravani also shared a photo of them as he shared that even Spielberg liked the high-beat song 'Naatu Naatu.'</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">And I couldn’t believe it when he said he liked Naatu Naatu ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏 <a href="https://t.co/BhZux7rlUK">pic.twitter.com/BhZux7rlUK</a></p>
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<p>"And I couldn’t believe it when he said he liked Naatu Naatu," he tweeted.</p>

<p>'RRR' won the&nbsp;Golden Globe trophy for Best Original Song.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Had the privilege of meeting the God of movies and say in his ears that I love his movies including DUEL like anything ☺️☺️☺️ <a href="https://t.co/Erz1jALZ8m">pic.twitter.com/Erz1jALZ8m</a></p>
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<p>After winning big at the Golden Globes, all eyes are now on the Academy Awards. The film starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan has been shortlisted by the Academy Awards for its catchy song 'Naatu Naatu.'&nbsp;The nominations will be announced on January 24.</p>

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<p>The action film, which told the story of two tribal revolutionaries, Komaram Bheem (NT Rama Rao Jr.) and Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan), and their fight against the Britishers, has become a worldwide phenomenon ever since its release<br />
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Many Hollywood filmmakers have praised the film for its gripping plot,&nbsp;CGI action, and grand action sequences.</p>

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SS Rajamouli recently met his god! The 'Baahubali' director is on cloud nine after his magnum opus 'RRR' made history at the Golden Globes awards. He is currently in the United States for his film's awards campaign, and recently got a chance to meet ace-director Steven Spielberg.

SS Rajamouli recently met his god! The 'Baahubali' director is on cloud nine after his magnum opus 'RRR' made history at the Golden Globes awards. He is currently in the United States for his film's awards campaign, and recently got a chance to meet ace-director Steven Spielberg. Rajamouli and Steven crossed paths at a party hosted by Universal Pictures. Sharing a photo of him with the director, SS Rajamouli wrote in the caption, "I just met a god." A look at Elvis Presley's only child Lisa Marie's life: Drug abuse, failed marriages and more The director shared two photos, in the first one, Rajamouli looks starstruck as he stands in front of Spielberg. Rajamouli's excitement is clearly visible on his face. I just met GOD!!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 pic.twitter.com/NYsNgbS8Fw — rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) January 14, 2023 × In another picture, Rajamouli is posing with Steven along with music composer MM Keeravani, who recently won a Golden Globe for 'Naatu Naatu.' Keeravani also shared a photo of them as he shared that even Spielberg liked the high-beat song 'Naatu Naatu.' And I couldn’t believe it when he said he liked Naatu Naatu ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/BhZux7rlUK — mmkeeravaani (@mmkeeravaani) January 14, 2023 × "And I couldn’t believe it when he said he liked Naatu Naatu," he tweeted. 'RRR' won the Golden Globe trophy for Best Original Song. Had the privilege of meeting the God of movies and say in his ears that I love his movies including DUEL like anything ☺️☺️☺️ pic.twitter.com/Erz1jALZ8m — mmkeeravaani (@mmkeeravaani) January 14, 2023 × After winning big at the Golden Globes, all eyes are now on the Academy Awards. The film starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan has been shortlisted by the Academy Awards for its catchy song 'Naatu Naatu.' The nominations will be announced on January 24. The action film, which told the story of two tribal revolutionaries, Komaram Bheem (NT Rama Rao Jr.) and Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan), and their fight against the Britishers, has become a worldwide phenomenon ever since its release but became the talk of the west after it was available to watch on Netflix. Many Hollywood filmmakers have praised the film for its gripping plot, CGI action, and grand action sequences.

'I just met God': SS Rajamouli left awestruck after meeting ace-director Steven Spielberg

<p>Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has said he truly regrets the "decimation of the shark population" following the success of his 1975 film 'Jaws'.</p>

<p>Spielberg's Oscar-winning thriller told the story of a man-eating great white shark that attacked a US seaside town, prompting a rise in sports fishing across America.</p>

<p>"I truly and to this day regret the decimation of the shark population because of the book and the film. I really, truly regret that," Spielberg, 75, told BBC Radio's Desert Island Discs programme.</p>

<p>According to a study in Nature last year, the world's population of oceanic sharks has fallen by 71 per cent since the 1970s due to overfishing.</p>

<p>The Shark Conservation Fund, meanwhile, says 36 per cent of the world's 1,250 shark and ray species are currently threatened with extinction.</p>

<p>Researchers have blamed films such as 'Jaws'&nbsp;for playing a role in the public's perception of sharks, driving support for killing them.</p>

<p>Others, however, argue that this attributes too much significance to the influence of Hollywood.</p>

<p>Spielberg, who is also known for Hollywood blockbusters including ET, Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park, chose the 10 records he would take if he was stranded on a desert island in the Sunday broadcast.</p>

<p><strong>- 'It was a tightrope' -</strong></p>

<p>Asked by presenter Lauren Laverne how he felt about having real sharks circling his desert island, he said: "That’s one of the things I still fear.</p>

<p>"Not to get eaten by a shark, but that sharks are somehow mad at me for the feeding frenzy of crazy sports fishermen that happened after 1975."</p>

<p>Spielberg also discussed his successful directing career, including his latest project -- semi-autobiographical film 'The Fabelmans'.</p>

<p>Spielberg's latest film tells the mostly true story of his own childhood and introduction to film-making in post-war America.</p>

<p>The film, starring Paul Dano and Michelle Williams, has already received wide critical acclaim, picking up top nods at both the 2023 Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards.</p>

<p>Discussing the making of the film, Spielberg admitted he had initially thought the project would be the "most self-indulgent thing I've ever asked people to accompany me through".</p>

<p>Describing it as "$40 million of therapy", he said: "I didn't know really what I was doing, except I was answering a need I had.</p>

<p>"Being an orphan, or recently orphaned by the loss of both parents, to recapture some of those memories in some way that wouldn't seem too indulgent to actors I really respected.</p>

<p>"So it was a tightrope for a while."</p>

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Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has said he truly regrets the "decimation of the shark population" following the success of his 1975 film 'Jaws'. Spielberg's Oscar-winning thriller told the story of a man-eating great white shark that attacked a US seaside town, prompting a rise in sports fishing across America.

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has said he truly regrets the "decimation of the shark population" following the success of his 1975 film 'Jaws'. Spielberg's Oscar-winning thriller told the story of a man-eating great white shark that attacked a US seaside town, prompting a rise in sports fishing across America. "I truly and to this day regret the decimation of the shark population because of the book and the film. I really, truly regret that," Spielberg, 75, told BBC Radio's Desert Island Discs programme. According to a study in Nature last year, the world's population of oceanic sharks has fallen by 71 per cent since the 1970s due to overfishing. The Shark Conservation Fund, meanwhile, says 36 per cent of the world's 1,250 shark and ray species are currently threatened with extinction. Researchers have blamed films such as 'Jaws' for playing a role in the public's perception of sharks, driving support for killing them. Others, however, argue that this attributes too much significance to the influence of Hollywood. Spielberg, who is also known for Hollywood blockbusters including ET, Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park, chose the 10 records he would take if he was stranded on a desert island in the Sunday broadcast. - 'It was a tightrope' - Asked by presenter Lauren Laverne how he felt about having real sharks circling his desert island, he said: "That’s one of the things I still fear. "Not to get eaten by a shark, but that sharks are somehow mad at me for the feeding frenzy of crazy sports fishermen that happened after 1975." Spielberg also discussed his successful directing career, including his latest project -- semi-autobiographical film 'The Fabelmans'. Spielberg's latest film tells the mostly true story of his own childhood and introduction to film-making in post-war America. The film, starring Paul Dano and Michelle Williams, has already received wide critical acclaim, picking up top nods at both the 2023 Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards. Discussing the making of the film, Spielberg admitted he had initially thought the project would be the "most self-indulgent thing I've ever asked people to accompany me through". Describing it as "$40 million of therapy", he said: "I didn't know really what I was doing, except I was answering a need I had. "Being an orphan, or recently orphaned by the loss of both parents, to recapture some of those memories in some way that wouldn't seem too indulgent to actors I really respected. "So it was a tightrope for a while." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The original animatronic model used in 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' to bring big-eyed alien E.T. to life has snagged a staggering sum at the recent Julien's Auctions and TCM Presents: Icons and Idols Hollywood auction. According to the auction house, the mechanical model was sold for a whopping $2.5 million.&nbsp;And, bidding for the iconic creation of Italian special effects master Carlo Rambaldi had opened at $500,000.</p>

<p>The item, which was sold as part of a two-day mega-sale that included over 1,300 props ranging from Chris Hemsworth's Thor hammer to Robert DeNiro's Raging Bull boxing gloves, is regarded as an engineering masterpiece.</p>

<p>The filming model was operated by 12 professional animators and its&nbsp;movements, including facial expressions, nose, eyes, mouth, lids movement, neck movement, shoulders, arms, hands, fingers, chest and abdomen rotations, were controlled by&nbsp;a combination of cables connected to electronic apparatus and mechanical elements.</p>

<p>"Pre-dating modern CGI technology and effects, this one-of-a-kind cinematographic relic (constructed in 1981) features 85 points of movement and is regarded as an engineering masterpiece," the description of the model reads.</p>

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<p>The 1982 Steven Spielberg-helmed film starred Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore. The film was about an alien who befriends a boy while being stuck on Earth. It received critical acclaim and was the top box office film of that year.</p>

<p>A maquette of E.T. was also sold at the auction for $125,000. Meanwhile, one of the bikes used in the film's climatic getaway scene was sold for $115,000.</p>

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The original animatronic model used in 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' to bring big-eyed alien E.T. to life has snagged a staggering sum at the recent Julien's Auctions and TCM Presents: Icons and Idols Hollywood auction.

The original animatronic model used in 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' to bring big-eyed alien E.T. to life has snagged a staggering sum at the recent Julien's Auctions and TCM Presents: Icons and Idols Hollywood auction. According to the auction house, the mechanical model was sold for a whopping $2.5 million. And, bidding for the iconic creation of Italian special effects master Carlo Rambaldi had opened at $500,000. The item, which was sold as part of a two-day mega-sale that included over 1,300 props ranging from Chris Hemsworth's Thor hammer to Robert DeNiro's Raging Bull boxing gloves, is regarded as an engineering masterpiece. The filming model was operated by 12 professional animators and its movements, including facial expressions, nose, eyes, mouth, lids movement, neck movement, shoulders, arms, hands, fingers, chest and abdomen rotations, were controlled by a combination of cables connected to electronic apparatus and mechanical elements. "Pre-dating modern CGI technology and effects, this one-of-a-kind cinematographic relic (constructed in 1981) features 85 points of movement and is regarded as an engineering masterpiece," the description of the model reads. Sold for $2,560,000. The original, first mechatronic E.T. from the production of the iconic film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Sold in Julien's Auctions and TCM present "Icons and Idols: Hollywood" Saturday and Sunday in Beverly Hills and online at https://t.co/tzS6JKLi4p. pic.twitter.com/0BUH8VjC7a — Julien's Auctions (@JuliensAuctions) December 18, 2022 Also read: Tom Cruise jumps off a plane while filming 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning' | Video The 1982 Steven Spielberg-helmed film starred Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore. The film was about an alien who befriends a boy while being stuck on Earth. It received critical acclaim and was the top box office film of that year. A maquette of E.T. was also sold at the auction for $125,000. Meanwhile, one of the bikes used in the film's climatic getaway scene was sold for $115,000. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Legendary director Steven Spielberg, whose latest film, 'The Fablemans' (a semi-autobiographical take on his life), is currently earning praise, has tested positive for COVID-19, reported Variety. Due to the infection, he had to skip the recently held Gotham Awards. The publication reported that he was set to present Michellel Williams, one of the stars of the movie, but had to withdraw. The director, Variety further said, had contracted the virus before the red carpet ceremony. Paul Dano, another star of 'The Fablemans', confirmed the news when he replaced Spielberg to present Williams.</p>

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<p>Co-written by Tony Kushner, the coming-of-age drama stars Gabriel LaBelle as Samuel "Sammy" Fabelman, a young boy and Spielberg surrogate who aspires to become a filmmaker. Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, and Judd Hirsch also star.</p>

<p>On popular review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the film has scored an impressive 94 per cent. The critical consensus reads, "Part memoir, part ode to the power of the movies, The Fabelmans finds Steven Spielberg digging at the family roots that helped make him a beloved filmmaker -- and proves he hasn't lost his magic touch."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, 32nd Annual Gotham Awards were held on November 28 at Cipriani Wall Street, New York. The annual award ceremony honours the best talent in independent cinema.</p>

<p>This year, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert's acclaimed multiverse adventure 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' emerged as the biggest winner, with two top trophies (Best Feature and Outstanding Supporting Performance).</p>

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Legendary director Steven Spielberg, whose latest film, 'The Fablemans' (a semi-autobiographical take on his life), is currently earning praise, has tested positive for COVID-19, reported Variety.

Legendary director Steven Spielberg, whose latest film, 'The Fablemans' (a semi-autobiographical take on his life), is currently earning praise, has tested positive for COVID-19, reported Variety. Due to the infection, he had to skip the recently held Gotham Awards. The publication reported that he was set to present Michellel Williams, one of the stars of the movie, but had to withdraw. The director, Variety further said, had contracted the virus before the red carpet ceremony. Paul Dano, another star of 'The Fablemans', confirmed the news when he replaced Spielberg to present Williams. Co-written by Tony Kushner, the coming-of-age drama stars Gabriel LaBelle as Samuel "Sammy" Fabelman, a young boy and Spielberg surrogate who aspires to become a filmmaker. Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, and Judd Hirsch also star. On popular review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the film has scored an impressive 94 per cent. The critical consensus reads, "Part memoir, part ode to the power of the movies, The Fabelmans finds Steven Spielberg digging at the family roots that helped make him a beloved filmmaker -- and proves he hasn't lost his magic touch." Meanwhile, 32nd Annual Gotham Awards were held on November 28 at Cipriani Wall Street, New York. The annual award ceremony honours the best talent in independent cinema. This year, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert's acclaimed multiverse adventure 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' emerged as the biggest winner, with two top trophies (Best Feature and Outstanding Supporting Performance).

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<p>Award-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg will be honoured at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival with an homage and Golden Bear for lifetime achievement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Steven’s latest film ‘The Fablemans’ will also screen at the festival. Berlin Film Festival will run from February 16-26, 2023. The film is his semi-autobiographical look at growing up as a film-obsessed teenager in Arizona and Northern California. &nbsp;It will see its release in German in March.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Berlinale director duo Mariette Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian, in a statement, said, “With an incredible career, Steven Spielberg has not only enchanted generations of viewers all over the world, but has also given a new meaning to the ‘cinema’ as the factory of dreams. Be it in the everlasting magic world of teenagers or in the reality that history has carved forever, his movies take us to a different level, where the big screen becomes the adequate surface for our emotions to be fulfilled. If Berlinale 2023 represents a new beginning we couldn’t find a better start than the one offered by Spielberg’s great work.”</p>

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<p>Steven Spielberg is a widely acclaimed director who has been nominated for an Oscar 19 times and won Oscar thrice – two best picture for ‘The Color Purple’ and ‘Schindler’s List’ and a best director for ‘Saving Private Ryan’.</p>

<p>As part of homage to Steven Spielberg, a selection of his films will be screened at the Berlinale.&nbsp;</p>

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Award-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg will be honoured at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival with an homage and Golden Bear for lifetime achievement.

Award-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg will be honoured at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival with an homage and Golden Bear for lifetime achievement. Steven’s latest film ‘The Fablemans’ will also screen at the festival. Berlin Film Festival will run from February 16-26, 2023. The film is his semi-autobiographical look at growing up as a film-obsessed teenager in Arizona and Northern California. It will see its release in German in March. The Berlinale director duo Mariette Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian, in a statement, said, “With an incredible career, Steven Spielberg has not only enchanted generations of viewers all over the world, but has also given a new meaning to the ‘cinema’ as the factory of dreams. Be it in the everlasting magic world of teenagers or in the reality that history has carved forever, his movies take us to a different level, where the big screen becomes the adequate surface for our emotions to be fulfilled. If Berlinale 2023 represents a new beginning we couldn’t find a better start than the one offered by Spielberg’s great work.” Marvel actors are not movie stars: Quentin Tarantino on 'Marvel-isation of Hollywood' Steven Spielberg is a widely acclaimed director who has been nominated for an Oscar 19 times and won Oscar thrice – two best picture for ‘The Color Purple’ and ‘Schindler’s List’ and a best director for ‘Saving Private Ryan’. As part of homage to Steven Spielberg, a selection of his films will be screened at the Berlinale.

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<p>It's confirmed! Bradley Cooper and Steven Spielberg are collaborating on a new film. As per reports, Cooper will be stepping into the shoes of Frank Bullitt, the no-nonsense San Francisco cop played by legendary star Steve McQueen in the 1968 car chase-filled actioner 'Bullitt'.</p>

<p>Josh Singer has been roped in to write the film's screenplay. Meanwhile, Cooper will produce the film along with Spielberg and his producing partner Kristie Macosko Krieger.&nbsp;Chad McQueen and Molly McQueen will executive produce.</p>

<p>More details about the project are yet to be revealed!</p>

<p>In the original film&nbsp;'Bullitt', McQueen's character&nbsp;is&nbsp;tasked with protecting a gangster scheduled to testify against the mob.&nbsp;When the witness is murdered, the main lead is set on a path to track down the murderers.</p>

<p>The film, which went on to&nbsp;become one of McQueen’s more notable roles,&nbsp;earned two Oscar nominations and featured a head-turning&nbsp;11-minute car chase sequence.</p>

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<p>Cooper was last seen in 'Nightmare Alley', which was directed by Guillermo del Toro. He will feature next in 'Maestro', which is based on the life of Leonard Bernstein. The film is produced by Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Todd Phillips along with Cooper.</p>


It's confirmed! Bradley Cooper and Steven Spielberg are collaborating on a new film. As per reports, Cooper will be stepping into the shoes of Frank Bullitt, the no-nonsense San Francisco cop played by legendary star Steve McQueen in the 1968 car chase-filled actioner 'Bullitt'.

It's confirmed! Bradley Cooper and Steven Spielberg are collaborating on a new film. As per reports, Cooper will be stepping into the shoes of Frank Bullitt, the no-nonsense San Francisco cop played by legendary star Steve McQueen in the 1968 car chase-filled actioner 'Bullitt'. Josh Singer has been roped in to write the film's screenplay. Meanwhile, Cooper will produce the film along with Spielberg and his producing partner Kristie Macosko Krieger. Chad McQueen and Molly McQueen will executive produce. More details about the project are yet to be revealed! In the original film 'Bullitt', McQueen's character is tasked with protecting a gangster scheduled to testify against the mob. When the witness is murdered, the main lead is set on a path to track down the murderers. The film, which went on to become one of McQueen’s more notable roles, earned two Oscar nominations and featured a head-turning 11-minute car chase sequence. Also read: Charlize Theron sparks backlash for saying Afrikaans is a 'dying language' Cooper was last seen in 'Nightmare Alley', which was directed by Guillermo del Toro. He will feature next in 'Maestro', which is based on the life of Leonard Bernstein. The film is produced by Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Todd Phillips along with Cooper.

Bradley Cooper set to play Frank Bullitt in Steven Spielberg’s next

<p>The Iranian man who inspired ace filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s movie ‘The Terminal’, Mehran Karimi Nasseri, breathed his last on Saturday at Terminal 2F of Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport. The cause of death has been reported as a heart attack by Associated Press, which also shared that the police and medical professionals were ultimately unable to save Nasseri and that he had returned to the airport&nbsp;in recent weeks to live there again.</p>

<p>who was referred to as 'Sir Alfred' by the airport staff, was at the airport since 1988 after the United Kingdom denied him political asylum as a refugee despite the fact that he had a Scottish mother. Post which, he deliberately chose to reside at the Paris airport after declaring himself stateless.</p>

<p>Reportedly, he always kept his luggage by his side at the airport and spent time reading, writing diary entries and studying economics. He left the airport when he was hospitalised in 2006, which was 18 years after he first settled at the terminal.</p>

<p>Taking inspiration from his unconventional situation, Steven Spielberg decided to make a film on him, which ultimately released in 2004 and was titled 'The Terminal'. The movie starred Tom Hanks as an Eastern European man who resides in New York’s John F. Kennedy airport after being denied entry to the United States.</p>

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<p>According to a report published by NY Times in 2003, Spielberg purchased the rights to Nasseri’s life story for roughly $250,000.</p>

<p>Apart from 'The Terminal', Nasseri's story also inspired the 1993 French film 'Tombes du ciel', which starred Jean Rochefort. The film&nbsp;released internationally with the title 'Lost in Transit'.</p>

<p>The Iranian exile is believed to have been born in 1945 in the city of Masjed Soleiman.&nbsp;</p>


The Iranian man who inspired ace filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s movie ‘The Terminal’, Mehran Karimi Nasseri, breathed his last on Saturday at Terminal 2F of Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport.

The Iranian man who inspired ace filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s movie ‘The Terminal’, Mehran Karimi Nasseri, breathed his last on Saturday at Terminal 2F of Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport. The cause of death has been reported as a heart attack by Associated Press, which also shared that the police and medical professionals were ultimately unable to save Nasseri and that he had returned to the airport in recent weeks to live there again. who was referred to as 'Sir Alfred' by the airport staff, was at the airport since 1988 after the United Kingdom denied him political asylum as a refugee despite the fact that he had a Scottish mother. Post which, he deliberately chose to reside at the Paris airport after declaring himself stateless. Reportedly, he always kept his luggage by his side at the airport and spent time reading, writing diary entries and studying economics. He left the airport when he was hospitalised in 2006, which was 18 years after he first settled at the terminal. Taking inspiration from his unconventional situation, Steven Spielberg decided to make a film on him, which ultimately released in 2004 and was titled 'The Terminal'. The movie starred Tom Hanks as an Eastern European man who resides in New York’s John F. Kennedy airport after being denied entry to the United States. Also read: Suffering from an eating disorder? Don't watch 'The Crown' Season 5 According to a report published by NY Times in 2003, Spielberg purchased the rights to Nasseri’s life story for roughly $250,000. Apart from 'The Terminal', Nasseri's story also inspired the 1993 French film 'Tombes du ciel', which starred Jean Rochefort. The film released internationally with the title 'Lost in Transit'. The Iranian exile is believed to have been born in 1945 in the city of Masjed Soleiman.

Iranian exile, who lived in Paris airport for 18 years & inspired 'The Terminal', dies of heart attack

<p>Hollywood director Steven Spielberg, who debuted his highly personal film 'The Fabelmans' at TCL Chinese Theatre on Sunday, cried multiple times on the sets and got emotional as the film brought back some painful memories from his younger days, reveals Seth Rogen.</p>

<p>Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Rogen revealed that every day of the production was very emotional for the director and he would openly cry on the sets in front of the cast and crew.</p>

<p>"He would cry a lot, openly," Rogen&nbsp;said of Spielberg. "We’d show up on set and he would just see a certain piece of wardrobe or a certain piece of set dec[oration] or everyone coming together to recreate a certain thing. I saw him cry dozens of times throughout filming the movie which was actually very beautiful and I think made everyone want to really honour what he was doing. You saw how much it meant to him and how truthful he was being."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Speilberg recently threw major shade at several streaming services including HBO Max for the way they treat filmmakers. In a recent interview, he spoke about how the entertainment and movie industry reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic and pushed theatrical releases to streamers, which in turn inexorably changed the entire industry moving forward.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While speaking to the New York Times, Spielberg said, “The pandemic created an opportunity for streaming platforms to raise their subscriptions to record-breaking levels and also throw some of my best filmmaker friends under the bus as their movies were unceremoniously not given theatrical releases.”</p>

<p>“They were paid off and the films were suddenly relegated to, in this case, HBO Max. The case I’m talking about. And then everything started to change,” he continued.</p>

<p>The 75-year-old also lamented the loss of a special community viewing experience. “I think older audiences were relieved that they didn’t have to step on sticky popcorn. But I really believe those same older audiences, once they got into the theatre, the magic of being in a social situation with a bunch of strangers is a tonic… it’s up to the movies to be good enough to get all the audiences to say that to each other when the lights come back up,” said Spielberg.</p>

<p>To conclude on a better note, he said, "I found it encouraging that ‘Elvis’ broke $100 million at the domestic box office. A lot of older people went to see that film, and that gave me hope that people were starting to come back to the movies as the pandemic becomes endemic."</p>

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<p>Steven Spielberg's upcoming film 'The Fabelmans' released in theatres today (November 11).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, and Judd Hirsch, the semi-autobiographical story is loosely based on Spielberg's adolescence and early years as a director. It revolves around&nbsp;Sammy Fabelman, a young aspiring filmmaker who realises how the power of films can help him see the truth about his dysfunctional family.</p>


Hollywood director Steven Spielberg, who debuted his highly personal film 'The Fabelmans' at TCL Chinese Theatre on Sunday, cried multiple times on the sets and got emotional as the film brought back some painful memories from his younger days, reveals Seth Rogen.

Hollywood director Steven Spielberg, who debuted his highly personal film 'The Fabelmans' at TCL Chinese Theatre on Sunday, cried multiple times on the sets and got emotional as the film brought back some painful memories from his younger days, reveals Seth Rogen. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Rogen revealed that every day of the production was very emotional for the director and he would openly cry on the sets in front of the cast and crew. "He would cry a lot, openly," Rogen said of Spielberg. "We’d show up on set and he would just see a certain piece of wardrobe or a certain piece of set dec[oration] or everyone coming together to recreate a certain thing. I saw him cry dozens of times throughout filming the movie which was actually very beautiful and I think made everyone want to really honour what he was doing. You saw how much it meant to him and how truthful he was being." Meanwhile, Speilberg recently threw major shade at several streaming services including HBO Max for the way they treat filmmakers. In a recent interview, he spoke about how the entertainment and movie industry reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic and pushed theatrical releases to streamers, which in turn inexorably changed the entire industry moving forward. While speaking to the New York Times, Spielberg said, “The pandemic created an opportunity for streaming platforms to raise their subscriptions to record-breaking levels and also throw some of my best filmmaker friends under the bus as their movies were unceremoniously not given theatrical releases.” “They were paid off and the films were suddenly relegated to, in this case, HBO Max. The case I’m talking about. And then everything started to change,” he continued. The 75-year-old also lamented the loss of a special community viewing experience. “I think older audiences were relieved that they didn’t have to step on sticky popcorn. But I really believe those same older audiences, once they got into the theatre, the magic of being in a social situation with a bunch of strangers is a tonic… it’s up to the movies to be good enough to get all the audiences to say that to each other when the lights come back up,” said Spielberg. To conclude on a better note, he said, "I found it encouraging that ‘Elvis’ broke $100 million at the domestic box office. A lot of older people went to see that film, and that gave me hope that people were starting to come back to the movies as the pandemic becomes endemic." Also read: 'John Wick 4' trailer: Keanu Reeves is back for more mayhem as the revered assassin Steven Spielberg's upcoming film 'The Fabelmans' released in theatres today (November 11). Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, and Judd Hirsch, the semi-autobiographical story is loosely based on Spielberg's adolescence and early years as a director. It revolves around Sammy Fabelman, a young aspiring filmmaker who realises how the power of films can help him see the truth about his dysfunctional family.

Seth Rogen reveals Steven Spielberg wept a lot while filming 'The Fabelmans'

<p>Ace filmmaker Steven Spielberg has a thing or two to say about streaming platforms. In an interview with the NYT, the filmmaker said that streaming services like HBO Max have thrown filmmakers “under the bus” by not putting their projects up in theatres and directly releasing on their platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is in reference to Warner Bros’ decision to release all of its 2021 films simultaneously on HBO Max and theatres. Expressing his dislike for this, Steven Spielberg said, “The pandemic created an opportunity for streaming platforms to raise their subscriptions to record-breaking levels and also throw some of my best filmmaker friends under the bus as their movies were unceremoniously not given theatrical releases. They were paid off and the films were suddenly relegated to, in this case, HBO Max. The case I’m talking about. And then everything started to change.”</p>

<p>“I think older audiences were relieved that they didn’t have to step on sticky popcorn,” Spielberg continued. “But I really believe those same older audiences, once they got into the theater, the magic of being in a social situation with a bunch of strangers is a tonic… it’s up to the movies to be good enough to get all the audiences to say that to each other when the lights come back up.”</p>

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<p>Spielberg admits that the pandemic brought a few changes in how the audience watches cinema but he still prefers a theatrical release. The filmmaker's last directorial project ‘The Fabelmans’ opens exclusively in select movie theatres on November 11 before getting worldwide release on November 23.&nbsp;</p>

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Ace filmmaker Steven Spielberg has a thing or two to say about streaming platforms. In an interview with the NYT, the filmmaker said that streaming services like HBO Max have thrown filmmakers “under the bus” by not putting their projects up in theatres and directly releasing on their platform.

Ace filmmaker Steven Spielberg has a thing or two to say about streaming platforms. In an interview with the NYT, the filmmaker said that streaming services like HBO Max have thrown filmmakers “under the bus” by not putting their projects up in theatres and directly releasing on their platform. This is in reference to Warner Bros’ decision to release all of its 2021 films simultaneously on HBO Max and theatres. Expressing his dislike for this, Steven Spielberg said, “The pandemic created an opportunity for streaming platforms to raise their subscriptions to record-breaking levels and also throw some of my best filmmaker friends under the bus as their movies were unceremoniously not given theatrical releases. They were paid off and the films were suddenly relegated to, in this case, HBO Max. The case I’m talking about. And then everything started to change.” “I think older audiences were relieved that they didn’t have to step on sticky popcorn,” Spielberg continued. “But I really believe those same older audiences, once they got into the theater, the magic of being in a social situation with a bunch of strangers is a tonic… it’s up to the movies to be good enough to get all the audiences to say that to each other when the lights come back up.” Jennifer Aniston opens up about her IVF struggle: Challenging road for me Spielberg admits that the pandemic brought a few changes in how the audience watches cinema but he still prefers a theatrical release. The filmmaker's last directorial project ‘The Fabelmans’ opens exclusively in select movie theatres on November 11 before getting worldwide release on November 23.

Steven Spielberg not fond of OTTs: They have thrown my filmmaker friends 'under the bus'

<p>Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg met with David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros Discovery, which has made fans of <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-henry-cavill-on-almost-being-cast-as-james-bond-they-told-me-i-was-close-530129">Henry Cavill</a></strong> wonder whether Spielberg is being approached to direct 'Man of Steel 2'. Apparently, the meeting also included Christopher Nolan, who joined later. Nolan was associated with Warner Bros for a long time. But due to disagreements over the release of his last film 'Tenet' he chose to team up with Universal for 'Oppenheimer'.&nbsp;The meeting took place according to The Hollywood Reporter's Heat Vision newsletter. The newsletter reads "On Wednesday, Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav and Steven Spielberg were having lunch at Warner Bros. commissary. Not a bad power lunch, right?."</p>

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<p>It added, "But then, Christopher Nolan, eating nearby, comes over to hang after his lunch wrapped. AND THEN, new co-head of DC Studios Peter Safran walked in and got to meet the whole gang. (If only our mic in the Cobb salad hadn't shorted out!)."</p>

<p>if Spielberg does agree to helm 'Man of Steel' it will be a great achievement for the DC brand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Cavill was confirmed to be returning as Superman in the post-credits scene of 'Black Adam'. In the scene, Dwayne Johnson's antihero comes across none other than the Last Son of Krypton, who says it has been a long time since somebody made the world this afraid and that they should talk. It is hinted but not conclusively shown that Supes is being sent by Amanda Waller (Viola Davis). Since the appearance of Superman was a spoiler, Cavill waited a few days before confirming. He shared a video on Instagram and said that this was a "very small" taste of what's to come.</p>

<p>Ever since 'Justice League' bombed at the box office (a little more than $650 million in box office returns on a budget of $350 million including marketing and promotion), the fate of Cavill's Superman had been in doubt, though he had repeatedly insisted that the role was still his and he had a lot more to do with the character.</p>

<p>Cavill also appeared in the role in 2021's 'Zack Snyder's Justice League', the directors' cut of 'Justice League', though there was no new footage of him. Johnson has been teasing a duel or at least an interaction between Black Adam and Superman for a long time, and the two share the same agent Dany Garcia. So many believe Johnson should be credited for bringing back Cavill.&nbsp;</p>

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Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg met with David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros Discovery, which has made fans of Henry Cavill wonder whether Spielberg is being approached to direct 'Man of Steel 2'.

Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg met with David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros Discovery, which has made fans of Henry Cavill wonder whether Spielberg is being approached to direct 'Man of Steel 2'. Apparently, the meeting also included Christopher Nolan, who joined later. Nolan was associated with Warner Bros for a long time. But due to disagreements over the release of his last film 'Tenet' he chose to team up with Universal for 'Oppenheimer'. The meeting took place according to The Hollywood Reporter's Heat Vision newsletter. The newsletter reads "On Wednesday, Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav and Steven Spielberg were having lunch at Warner Bros. commissary. Not a bad power lunch, right?." Also Read: 'The dawn of hope renewed': Henry Cavill officially confirms he will don Superman's red cape again It added, "But then, Christopher Nolan, eating nearby, comes over to hang after his lunch wrapped. AND THEN, new co-head of DC Studios Peter Safran walked in and got to meet the whole gang. (If only our mic in the Cobb salad hadn't shorted out!)." if Spielberg does agree to helm 'Man of Steel' it will be a great achievement for the DC brand. Earlier, Cavill was confirmed to be returning as Superman in the post-credits scene of 'Black Adam'. In the scene, Dwayne Johnson's antihero comes across none other than the Last Son of Krypton, who says it has been a long time since somebody made the world this afraid and that they should talk. It is hinted but not conclusively shown that Supes is being sent by Amanda Waller (Viola Davis). Since the appearance of Superman was a spoiler, Cavill waited a few days before confirming. He shared a video on Instagram and said that this was a "very small" taste of what's to come. Ever since 'Justice League' bombed at the box office (a little more than $650 million in box office returns on a budget of $350 million including marketing and promotion), the fate of Cavill's Superman had been in doubt, though he had repeatedly insisted that the role was still his and he had a lot more to do with the character. Cavill also appeared in the role in 2021's 'Zack Snyder's Justice League', the directors' cut of 'Justice League', though there was no new footage of him. Johnson has been teasing a duel or at least an interaction between Black Adam and Superman for a long time, and the two share the same agent Dany Garcia. So many believe Johnson should be credited for bringing back Cavill.

Steven Spielberg being approached for 'Man of Steel 2'? Meeting with Warner Bros chief sparks rumours

<p>After entertaining the hell out of us with his remake of 'West Side Story', Steven Spielberg goes a lot more personal with his next. Titled 'The Fablemans', the film is a semi-autobiographical film from the master filmmaker. The script, penned by Spielberg and Tony Kushner, uses a fictional story and characters to explore the childhood and younger days that led him to become one of the finest film directors the world has ever seen. The film features Michelle Williams and Paul Dano as Mitzi and Burt Fableman, the parents of a young wannabe filmmaker called Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel LaBelle as 18-year-old Sammy and Mateo Zoryna Francis-Deford as the younger version).</p>

<p>Seth Rogen and Judd Hirsch also star in 'The Fablemans'.</p>

<p>Thus far, 'The Fablemans' has received near-universally positive reviews. On the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a score of 98 per cent. It is incredible that Spielberg, who debuted with 1971's 'Duel', is a better director than ever after more than five decades in the industry. The film also won the top award at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).</p>

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<p>The critical consensus reads, "Part memoir, part ode to the power of the movies, The Fabelmans finds Steven Spielberg digging at the family roots that helped make him a beloved filmmaker -- and proves he hasn't lost his magic touch."</p>

<p>Vulture's Alison Willmore wrote, "Spielberg, an incredibly precise filmmaker, never seems certain as to what a movie about his life, or about that of a slightly outsize proxy, should look like, and that uncertainty is actually the warmest and most vulnerable quality The Fabelmans has."</p>

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<p>UK's The Times' Tom Charity wrote, "At times, The Fabelmans feels like a marathon session on the therapist’s couch, but that’s not really a criticism; the movie is rich in barbed Jewish humour, eccentricity, and prodigious teenage wheeler-dealing."</p>

<p>Rolling Stone's David Fear wrote, "If the movie does adhere to [Steven Spielberg's] signature beats, and feature so many recognizable Spielbergisms, occasionally to its detriment, it’s still one of the most impressive, enlightening, vital things he’s ever done."</p>

<p>Financial Times' Nicolas Rapold called the film "fascinating" that "directs Spielberg’s high-beam narrative focus on to this boy’s life, where the revelations of growing up can feel stranger than fiction."</p>

<p>'The Fablemans' will release on November 11 in the United States.</p>


After entertaining the hell out of us with his remake of 'West Side Story', Steven Spielberg goes a lot more personal with his next. Titled 'The Fablemans', the film is a semi-autobiographical film from the master filmmaker.

After entertaining the hell out of us with his remake of 'West Side Story', Steven Spielberg goes a lot more personal with his next. Titled 'The Fablemans', the film is a semi-autobiographical film from the master filmmaker. The script, penned by Spielberg and Tony Kushner, uses a fictional story and characters to explore the childhood and younger days that led him to become one of the finest film directors the world has ever seen. The film features Michelle Williams and Paul Dano as Mitzi and Burt Fableman, the parents of a young wannabe filmmaker called Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel LaBelle as 18-year-old Sammy and Mateo Zoryna Francis-Deford as the younger version). Seth Rogen and Judd Hirsch also star in 'The Fablemans'. Thus far, 'The Fablemans' has received near-universally positive reviews. On the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a score of 98 per cent. It is incredible that Spielberg, who debuted with 1971's 'Duel', is a better director than ever after more than five decades in the industry. The film also won the top award at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The critical consensus reads, "Part memoir, part ode to the power of the movies, The Fabelmans finds Steven Spielberg digging at the family roots that helped make him a beloved filmmaker -- and proves he hasn't lost his magic touch." Vulture's Alison Willmore wrote, "Spielberg, an incredibly precise filmmaker, never seems certain as to what a movie about his life, or about that of a slightly outsize proxy, should look like, and that uncertainty is actually the warmest and most vulnerable quality The Fabelmans has." Also Read: Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical movie 'The Fabelmans' debuts first trailer UK's The Times' Tom Charity wrote, "At times, The Fabelmans feels like a marathon session on the therapist’s couch, but that’s not really a criticism; the movie is rich in barbed Jewish humour, eccentricity, and prodigious teenage wheeler-dealing." Rolling Stone's David Fear wrote, "If the movie does adhere to [Steven Spielberg's] signature beats, and feature so many recognizable Spielbergisms, occasionally to its detriment, it’s still one of the most impressive, enlightening, vital things he’s ever done." Financial Times' Nicolas Rapold called the film "fascinating" that "directs Spielberg’s high-beam narrative focus on to this boy’s life, where the revelations of growing up can feel stranger than fiction." 'The Fablemans' will release on November 11 in the United States.

'The Fablemans' review roundup: Steven Spielberg's latest receives universally positive reception

<p>Steven Spielberg's coming-of-age drama 'The Fabelmans' has won big at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film&nbsp;won the festival's coveted top prize, the People's Choice Award.<br />
<br />
Steven's drama, which stars Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, and Seth Rogen among others, has been highly appreciated by the audience. The semi-autobiographical drama is inspired by Steven's childhood, like how a young boy found his interest in cinema, the troubled marriage of his parents and other important aspects of his life.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
People's Choice Award is known for predicting the frontrunners of the coming award season and especially Academy awards. Over the years, every TIFF winner has scored a nomination in Oscar's top categories including Best Picture. And out of many nominations, three films like Chloé Zhao's 'Nomadland', &nbsp;'12 Years A Slave' and 'Green Book' even won the top prize.&nbsp;</p>

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Reacting to his big win Spielberg said in a statement,&nbsp;“As I said on stage the other night, ‘Above all, I’m glad I brought this film to Toronto!’ This is the most personal film I’ve ever made, and &nbsp;the warm reception from everyone in Toronto made my first visit to TIFF so intimate and personal for me and my entire Fabelman family,”</p>

<p>“Thank you to Cameron Bailey and the incredible staff at TIFF; thank you to Universal Pictures; and a very special thank you to all the movie fans in Toronto who have made this past weekend one I’ll never forget.”<br />
<br />
The inspiring story of a little boy&nbsp;has been highly praised at the festival by the audience. Last weekend, during its world premiere, the movie earned a&nbsp;long-standing ovation from the audience who cheered loudly for Spielberg's outstanding work.</p>

<p>Toronto&nbsp;runners-up included 'Women Talking' by Sarah Polley and "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" by Rian Johnson.</p>

<p>The top documentary prize went to Hubert Davis's 'Black Ice,'&nbsp;a Canadian movie about historic racism in the world of professional ice hockey.</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>


Steven Spielberg's coming-of-age drama 'The Fabelmans' has won big at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film won the festival's coveted top prize, the People's Choice Award.

Steven Spielberg's coming-of-age drama 'The Fabelmans' has won big at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film won the festival's coveted top prize, the People's Choice Award. Steven's drama, which stars Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, and Seth Rogen among others, has been highly appreciated by the audience. The semi-autobiographical drama is inspired by Steven's childhood, like how a young boy found his interest in cinema, the troubled marriage of his parents and other important aspects of his life. People's Choice Award is known for predicting the frontrunners of the coming award season and especially Academy awards. Over the years, every TIFF winner has scored a nomination in Oscar's top categories including Best Picture. And out of many nominations, three films like Chloé Zhao's 'Nomadland', '12 Years A Slave' and 'Green Book' even won the top prize. Whole Britain cried again! How Queen Elizabeth's death brings back memories of Diana's funeral Reacting to his big win Spielberg said in a statement, “As I said on stage the other night, ‘Above all, I’m glad I brought this film to Toronto!’ This is the most personal film I’ve ever made, and the warm reception from everyone in Toronto made my first visit to TIFF so intimate and personal for me and my entire Fabelman family,” “Thank you to Cameron Bailey and the incredible staff at TIFF; thank you to Universal Pictures; and a very special thank you to all the movie fans in Toronto who have made this past weekend one I’ll never forget.” The inspiring story of a little boy has been highly praised at the festival by the audience. Last weekend, during its world premiere, the movie earned a long-standing ovation from the audience who cheered loudly for Spielberg's outstanding work. Toronto runners-up included 'Women Talking' by Sarah Polley and "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" by Rian Johnson. The top documentary prize went to Hubert Davis's 'Black Ice,' a Canadian movie about historic racism in the world of professional ice hockey. (With inputs from agencies)

Steven Spielberg reacts to his big TIFF win, calls ‘The Fabelmans’ his 'most personal film ever'

<p>The first trailer of filmmaker Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical movie 'The Fabelmans', based on his own family and upbringing, has finally been unveiled.</p>

<p>According to Variety, the coming-of-age film follows the formative years of a young man as he discovers a shattering family secret, causing him to use movies as a means to help him see the truth about others and himself.</p>

<p>Spielberg has based the movie on his own early years in Arizona and co-wrote the script with 'Lincoln', 'Munich'&nbsp;and 'West Side Story'&nbsp;screenwriter Tony Kushner.</p>

<p>'The Fabelmans'&nbsp;premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on Saturday and was well-received, earning a standing ovation. The bow marked Spielberg`s first appearance at the Toronto fest. He introduced the film, saying, "75 years of life experience went into this," reported Variety.</p>

<p>Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Gabriel LaBelle, Seth Rogen, Jeannie Berlin, Julia Butters, Robin Bartlett, Keeley Karsten and Judd Hirsch star in the movie penned by Spielberg and Tony Kushner.</p>

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<p>The cast also includes David Lynch, Mateo Zoryon Francis-DeFord, Birdie Borria, Alina Brace, Sophia Kopera, Oakes Fegley, Sam Rechner, Chloe East, Jonathan Hadary and Isabelle Kusman.</p>

<p>In 'The Fabelmans', LaBelle plays an aspiring young filmmaker. Williams performs a role based on Spielberg's mother, and Dano, his father. Rogen is playing an uncle.</p>

<p>Following its Toronto premiere, the movie will open on November 11 in New York City and Los Angeles during a limited run before releasing on its previously announced date of November 23, 2022, the eve of the long Thanksgiving weekend, as per The Hollywood Reporter.</p>


The first trailer of filmmaker Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical movie 'The Fabelmans', based on his own family and upbringing, has finally been unveiled.

The first trailer of filmmaker Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical movie 'The Fabelmans', based on his own family and upbringing, has finally been unveiled. According to Variety, the coming-of-age film follows the formative years of a young man as he discovers a shattering family secret, causing him to use movies as a means to help him see the truth about others and himself. Spielberg has based the movie on his own early years in Arizona and co-wrote the script with 'Lincoln', 'Munich' and 'West Side Story' screenwriter Tony Kushner. 'The Fabelmans' premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on Saturday and was well-received, earning a standing ovation. The bow marked Spielberg`s first appearance at the Toronto fest. He introduced the film, saying, "75 years of life experience went into this," reported Variety. Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Gabriel LaBelle, Seth Rogen, Jeannie Berlin, Julia Butters, Robin Bartlett, Keeley Karsten and Judd Hirsch star in the movie penned by Spielberg and Tony Kushner. Also read: Harry Styles stokes sexuality debate with 'My Policeman' premiere in Toronto The cast also includes David Lynch, Mateo Zoryon Francis-DeFord, Birdie Borria, Alina Brace, Sophia Kopera, Oakes Fegley, Sam Rechner, Chloe East, Jonathan Hadary and Isabelle Kusman. In 'The Fabelmans', LaBelle plays an aspiring young filmmaker. Williams performs a role based on Spielberg's mother, and Dano, his father. Rogen is playing an uncle. Following its Toronto premiere, the movie will open on November 11 in New York City and Los Angeles during a limited run before releasing on its previously announced date of November 23, 2022, the eve of the long Thanksgiving weekend, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical movie 'The Fabelmans' debuts first trailer

<p>A flight tracking database reveals that American film director Steven Spielberg's private plane has flown nearly 17,000 miles and consumed more than $116,000 in fuel over the past two months.</p>

<p>Data from ADS-B Exchange shows that the film director and climate change activist's aircraft has used at least $116,159 in jet fuel in 16 trips since June 23.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As a result, the aircraft has released at least 179 tonnes of carbon dioxide over the past two months. Despite his efforts to combat climate change, Spielberg's emissions are high, coming in at about 11 times those of the typical American consumer.</p>

<p>The revelations come at a time when a number of other well-known celebrities are being investigated for high emissions.<br />
<br />
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<p>Since the database didn't calculate fuel and distance metrics for at least three trips made by Spielberg's jet, the numbers are probably an underestimate.</p>

<p>Spielberg, on the other hand, has previously said that he was "terrified" by global warming and that he "ripped people who go blithely through life" without considering their impact on the environment."</p>

<p>In one of its more than a dozen journeys, Spielberg's jet flew 3,589 miles on June 29 from Westhampton, New York, to Amsterdam, Netherlands, consuming $21,183 in fuel and producing 32 tonnes of carbon dioxide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After that, the aircraft flew to Rotterdam, Netherlands, before landing back in Westhampton on July 1, using up an additional 38 tonnes of carbon dioxide and another $24,685 in fuel.</p>

<p>In recent weeks, Taylor Swift, Kylie Jenner, and Drake have come under fire over claims that they frequently fly on private planes with high carbon dioxide emissions for brief distances.</p>

<p>Swift completed at least 170 flights since January and released more than 8,290 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide, making her the biggest celebrity polluter according to a report created by Yard, a digital marketing firm based in the UK.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Swift's jet is frequently lent out to others, so the figures can't be entirely attributed to her, a Swift spokesperson told the Washington Post.</p>

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A flight tracking database reveals that American film director Steven Spielberg's private plane has flown nearly 17,000 miles and consumed more than $116,000 in fuel over the past two months.

A flight tracking database reveals that American film director Steven Spielberg's private plane has flown nearly 17,000 miles and consumed more than $116,000 in fuel over the past two months. Data from ADS-B Exchange shows that the film director and climate change activist's aircraft has used at least $116,159 in jet fuel in 16 trips since June 23. As a result, the aircraft has released at least 179 tonnes of carbon dioxide over the past two months. Despite his efforts to combat climate change, Spielberg's emissions are high, coming in at about 11 times those of the typical American consumer. The revelations come at a time when a number of other well-known celebrities are being investigated for high emissions. Also read | Did Marvel Studios approach Steven Spielberg for 'Fantastic Four'? Here's the truth Since the database didn't calculate fuel and distance metrics for at least three trips made by Spielberg's jet, the numbers are probably an underestimate. Spielberg, on the other hand, has previously said that he was "terrified" by global warming and that he "ripped people who go blithely through life" without considering their impact on the environment." In one of its more than a dozen journeys, Spielberg's jet flew 3,589 miles on June 29 from Westhampton, New York, to Amsterdam, Netherlands, consuming $21,183 in fuel and producing 32 tonnes of carbon dioxide. After that, the aircraft flew to Rotterdam, Netherlands, before landing back in Westhampton on July 1, using up an additional 38 tonnes of carbon dioxide and another $24,685 in fuel. In recent weeks, Taylor Swift, Kylie Jenner, and Drake have come under fire over claims that they frequently fly on private planes with high carbon dioxide emissions for brief distances. Swift completed at least 170 flights since January and released more than 8,290 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide, making her the biggest celebrity polluter according to a report created by Yard, a digital marketing firm based in the UK. Swift's jet is frequently lent out to others, so the figures can't be entirely attributed to her, a Swift spokesperson told the Washington Post. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Steven Spielberg, who criticised people for carbon footprint, burns $116k worth of jet fuel in two months

<p>After helming the critically acclaimed and Oscar-nominated musical, ‘West Side Story’, the legendary Steven Spielberg has a new first in his 50-year-plus career—he has just directed a music video, using his smartphone, for Marcus Mumford’s first solo track, ‘Cannibal’, reports Variety. The Mumford and Sons frontman, whose other claims to fame is that he’s Carey Mulligan's husband, caught everyone's attention as co-writer of the celebrated Apple TV+ comedy series, ‘Ted Lasso’.</p>

<p>He now has not only Spielberg but also his wife (and the actress who played the Shanghai nightclub crooner Wilhelmina ‘Willie’ Scott in ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’), Kate Capshaw’, working on the music video. Capshaw acted as dolly grip and art director as well as producer for the single-take clip. A photo included with the singer’s Instagram post shows Capshaw pushing Spielberg in an office chair as he holds up his iPhone, shooting Mumford.</p>

<p>They are not the only celebrity names in the credits: Carey Mulligan is listed as responsible for costuming and sound, according to Variety. In announcing the news on Instagram, Mumford wrote: "On Sunday 3rd July in a high school gym in New York, Steven Spielberg directed his first music video, in one shot, on his phone. Kate Capshaw was the almighty dolly grip."</p>

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<p>He added in the post: "I’ve been overwhelmed by the support of the people around me to bring this music to you, and I cannot hope to express all of my gratitude. When people get it, it blows my mind. Kate and Steven just got it, and I cannot thank them enough. Thank you Kate. Thank you Kristie. Thank you Steven."</p>

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After helming the critically acclaimed and Oscar-nominated musical, ‘West Side Story’, the legendary Steven Spielberg has a new first in his 50-year-plus career—he has just directed a music video, using his smartphone, for Marcus Mumford’s first solo track, ‘Cannibal’, reports Variety.

After helming the critically acclaimed and Oscar-nominated musical, ‘West Side Story’, the legendary Steven Spielberg has a new first in his 50-year-plus career—he has just directed a music video, using his smartphone, for Marcus Mumford’s first solo track, ‘Cannibal’, reports Variety. The Mumford and Sons frontman, whose other claims to fame is that he’s Carey Mulligan's husband, caught everyone's attention as co-writer of the celebrated Apple TV+ comedy series, ‘Ted Lasso’. He now has not only Spielberg but also his wife (and the actress who played the Shanghai nightclub crooner Wilhelmina ‘Willie’ Scott in ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’), Kate Capshaw’, working on the music video. Capshaw acted as dolly grip and art director as well as producer for the single-take clip. A photo included with the singer’s Instagram post shows Capshaw pushing Spielberg in an office chair as he holds up his iPhone, shooting Mumford. They are not the only celebrity names in the credits: Carey Mulligan is listed as responsible for costuming and sound, according to Variety. In announcing the news on Instagram, Mumford wrote: "On Sunday 3rd July in a high school gym in New York, Steven Spielberg directed his first music video, in one shot, on his phone. Kate Capshaw was the almighty dolly grip." On Sunday 3rd July in a high school gym in New York, Steven Spielberg directed his first music video, in one shot, on his phone. Kate Capshaw was the almighty dolly grip. pic.twitter.com/9KUvONG4u3 — Marcus Mumford (@marcusmumford) July 18, 2022 × He added in the post: "I’ve been overwhelmed by the support of the people around me to bring this music to you, and I cannot hope to express all of my gratitude. When people get it, it blows my mind. Kate and Steven just got it, and I cannot thank them enough. Thank you Kate. Thank you Kristie. Thank you Steven." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marcus Mumford (@marcusmumford) × Kristie refers to producer and BTS videographer Kristie Macosko Krieger. Also Read: 'Dune Part Two' begins filming, new BTS photo out

Steven Spielberg helms his first music video with wife, Kate Capshaw, as dolly grip

<p>Marvel Studios, the studio behind the biggest film franchise of all time -- Marvel Cinematic Universe -- is often blamed for being overbearing with filmmakers who are micromanaged to keep up with the style of the studio. But that is likely&nbsp;not true. Otherwise talented filmmakers like Taika Waititi, James Gunn, and the Russo Brothers (Joe and Anthony Russo) who began as indie directors would not have flourished in MCU and we would not have movies like 'Thor: Ragnarok', 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Avengers: Endgame'.</p>

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<p>Now, it appears Kevin Feige and co tried to rope in none other than Steven Spielberg for the upcoming movie 'Fantastic Four'. The film was earlier going to be directed Jon Watts, the director of MCU's 'Spider-Man' movies but he left the project for a 'Star Wars' movie. The 'Fantastic Four' property, along with X-Men, can now be in MCU thanks to Marvel Studios' parent company Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox, which owned them earlier.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Fantastic Four are a group of four superpowered individuals -- Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards), Invisible Woman (Susan "Sue" Storm), Human Torch (Johnny Storm), and Thing (Ben Grimm) -- who live as a dysfunctional family. Their enemies are truly powerful supervillains like Doctor Doom and Galactus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The news of Marvel approaching Spielberg comes from The Vulture, which said that the studio tried to reach out to Spielberg. A former reporter at the publication Mike Sampson tweeted, "Ok I'm not in the scoop game anymore, but have heard that Marvel did reach out to Spielberg's team to gauge interest in directing Fantastic Four, but that's as far as the "discussions" went presumably because SS has no interest."</p>


Marvel Studios, the studio behind the biggest film franchise of all time -- Marvel Cinematic Universe -- is often blamed for being overbearing with filmmakers who are micromanaged to keep up with the style of the studio.

Marvel Studios, the studio behind the biggest film franchise of all time -- Marvel Cinematic Universe -- is often blamed for being overbearing with filmmakers who are micromanaged to keep up with the style of the studio. But that is likely not true. Otherwise talented filmmakers like Taika Waititi, James Gunn, and the Russo Brothers (Joe and Anthony Russo) who began as indie directors would not have flourished in MCU and we would not have movies like 'Thor: Ragnarok', 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Avengers: Endgame'. Also Read: Did Tony Stark and Loki deserve to die in MCU? The Russo Brothers think so Now, it appears Kevin Feige and co tried to rope in none other than Steven Spielberg for the upcoming movie 'Fantastic Four'. The film was earlier going to be directed Jon Watts, the director of MCU's 'Spider-Man' movies but he left the project for a 'Star Wars' movie. The 'Fantastic Four' property, along with X-Men, can now be in MCU thanks to Marvel Studios' parent company Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox, which owned them earlier. The Fantastic Four are a group of four superpowered individuals -- Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards), Invisible Woman (Susan "Sue" Storm), Human Torch (Johnny Storm), and Thing (Ben Grimm) -- who live as a dysfunctional family. Their enemies are truly powerful supervillains like Doctor Doom and Galactus. The news of Marvel approaching Spielberg comes from The Vulture, which said that the studio tried to reach out to Spielberg. A former reporter at the publication Mike Sampson tweeted, "Ok I'm not in the scoop game anymore, but have heard that Marvel did reach out to Spielberg's team to gauge interest in directing Fantastic Four, but that's as far as the "discussions" went presumably because SS has no interest."

Did Marvel Studios approach Steven Spielberg for 'Fantastic Four'? Here's the truth

<p>Ace-filmmaker Steven Spielberg is one of the frontrunners of this award season for his acclaimed musical drama&nbsp;‘West Side Story'.<br />
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While attending the annual breakfast with the nominees for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award at the Skirball Cultural Center, Spielberg, who was nominated as one of the producers for the Producers Guild of America (PGA) awards said he will never direct another musical in his career.<br />
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However, he’ll be involved as a producer on some.</p>

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The two-time Oscar-winning director for 'Schindler’s List’ and ‘Saving Private Ryan’ said he was currently co-producing the musical adaptation of ‘The Color Purple’ with Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks in the lead roles.<br />
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Further talking, when asked about how producers can be successful and enter the business, Spielberg replied by saying, “The smartest thing I do is hire women. I always have and always will. I believe in the power of the producer. You’re not just the leaders. You are therapists. I rely on someone stronger than me to produce.”</p>

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Talking about his movie, the film is the second feature-length adaptation of the 1957 stage musical of the same name. It stars Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler in her film debut with Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, and Rita Moreno in supporting roles.&nbsp;<br />
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The movie has received seven nominations at the 94th Academy Awards, including Best Picture.&nbsp;</p>


Ace-filmmaker Steven Spielberg is one of the frontrunners of this award season for his acclaimed musical drama ‘West Side Story'. While attending the annual breakfast with the nominees for the Darryl F.

Ace-filmmaker Steven Spielberg is one of the frontrunners of this award season for his acclaimed musical drama ‘West Side Story'. While attending the annual breakfast with the nominees for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award at the Skirball Cultural Center, Spielberg, who was nominated as one of the producers for the Producers Guild of America (PGA) awards said he will never direct another musical in his career. However, he’ll be involved as a producer on some. Will Butler announces his departure from the band Arcade Fire after 18 years The two-time Oscar-winning director for 'Schindler’s List’ and ‘Saving Private Ryan’ said he was currently co-producing the musical adaptation of ‘The Color Purple’ with Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks in the lead roles. Further talking, when asked about how producers can be successful and enter the business, Spielberg replied by saying, “The smartest thing I do is hire women. I always have and always will. I believe in the power of the producer. You’re not just the leaders. You are therapists. I rely on someone stronger than me to produce.” 'Loki' star Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton are engaged Talking about his movie, the film is the second feature-length adaptation of the 1957 stage musical of the same name. It stars Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler in her film debut with Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, and Rita Moreno in supporting roles. The movie has received seven nominations at the 94th Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Steven Spielberg says he won’t direct another musical after ‘West Side Story’

<p>Without beating around the bush, let’s get to the brass tacks. 'West Side Story' is a completely unnecessary remake of Robert Wise's 1961 ebullient musical feature film.</p>

<p>There is nothing Wise about Spielberg’s remake which is as flat as a pancake and as listless as an apple pie left to wither in the sun. The actors are an energetic lot, no doubt about it. But nothing compared with what Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer brought to the screen in the original. Their replacements Ansel Elgort and RachelZiegler are zestful and zingy. But at best adequate substitutes. &nbsp;They create no magic whatsoever on screen.</p>

<p>&nbsp;It’s like watching two siblings dancing on a reality show where the judges are Faran Khan and &nbsp;Remo D’Souza and the chief guest John Travolta refused to turn up at the last moment. In other words, a flop show from the word go.</p>

<p>Why would anyone of Spielberg’s stature do this to himself? I can see the challenge in it for Spielberg: take the clichéd Romeo-Juliet story (there's a fire escape sequence echoing the balcony scene in Shakespeare) and turn it into his own kind of magic.</p>

<p>Sadly the outcome is more tragic than magic. We are left looking at Puerto Rican &nbsp;boys and &nbsp;girl dancing and singing to challenge the ‘Gringos’: &nbsp;that’s what the &nbsp;local American youngsters are called. The two sides fight and dance and sing &nbsp;and behave like what they are: wastrels with wasps in their waists and &nbsp;a rumble &nbsp;in their bellies.Some of the choreography that is original us exciting. Those adapted from the original are casualties of excessive freedom.</p>

<p>None of the cast is anywhere close to echoing the unstoppable energy of the original.Puerto Rican Maria and American Tony meet at a party. It is, you guessed, love at first sight. From these bland beginnings it’s downhill &nbsp;for the storytelling which flirts with flimsiness with the &nbsp;enthusiasm &nbsp;of &nbsp;a young teenaged girl &nbsp;trying to get the attention of a &nbsp; local hoodlum by wearing her mother’s high heels and lipstick.</p>

<p>The romance grows not so much out of their mutual affection as the classic music score by Leonard Bernstein which bursts at the seams to make its presence felt because the songs are not accompanied by any convincing choreography.</p>

<p>The actors take to the ethic milieu simmering with a zest which at best is applicable to the milieu they occupy so insolently. By the time the singing and dancing stops for a tragic ending this remake of a film that was adapted from the stage, has run completely out of steam.<br />
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<p>'West Side Story' is streaming on Disney+Hotstar.</p>


Without beating around the bush, let’s get to the brass tacks. 'West Side Story' is a completely unnecessary remake of Robert Wise's 1961 ebullient musical feature film.

Without beating around the bush, let’s get to the brass tacks. 'West Side Story' is a completely unnecessary remake of Robert Wise's 1961 ebullient musical feature film. There is nothing Wise about Spielberg’s remake which is as flat as a pancake and as listless as an apple pie left to wither in the sun. The actors are an energetic lot, no doubt about it. But nothing compared with what Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer brought to the screen in the original. Their replacements Ansel Elgort and RachelZiegler are zestful and zingy. But at best adequate substitutes. They create no magic whatsoever on screen. It’s like watching two siblings dancing on a reality show where the judges are Faran Khan and Remo D’Souza and the chief guest John Travolta refused to turn up at the last moment. In other words, a flop show from the word go. Why would anyone of Spielberg’s stature do this to himself? I can see the challenge in it for Spielberg: take the clichéd Romeo-Juliet story (there's a fire escape sequence echoing the balcony scene in Shakespeare) and turn it into his own kind of magic. Sadly the outcome is more tragic than magic. We are left looking at Puerto Rican boys and girl dancing and singing to challenge the ‘Gringos’: that’s what the local American youngsters are called. The two sides fight and dance and sing and behave like what they are: wastrels with wasps in their waists and a rumble in their bellies.Some of the choreography that is original us exciting. Those adapted from the original are casualties of excessive freedom. None of the cast is anywhere close to echoing the unstoppable energy of the original.Puerto Rican Maria and American Tony meet at a party. It is, you guessed, love at first sight. From these bland beginnings it’s downhill for the storytelling which flirts with flimsiness with the enthusiasm of a young teenaged girl trying to get the attention of a local hoodlum by wearing her mother’s high heels and lipstick. The romance grows not so much out of their mutual affection as the classic music score by Leonard Bernstein which bursts at the seams to make its presence felt because the songs are not accompanied by any convincing choreography. The actors take to the ethic milieu simmering with a zest which at best is applicable to the milieu they occupy so insolently. By the time the singing and dancing stops for a tragic ending this remake of a film that was adapted from the stage, has run completely out of steam. 'West Side Story' is streaming on Disney+Hotstar.

'West Side Story' review: Why did Steven Spielberg have to remake this one?

<p>A scene from Steven Spielberg’s 'West Side Story' is in the news for the way it portrays sexual assault. Stars Rita Moreno and Ariana DeBose open up on that scene from the film. They both play Anita in the film, in individual timelines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actresses told Entertainment Weekly about their reaction on the harrowing sexual assault scene that every Anita has to surpass.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rita Moreno who essayed the role of Anita in 1960 West Side Story movie said that the scene felt “unnatural”. She said, "In that scene, I suddenly become Doc. I never could really get inside of the scene. I was never able to really nail it because every time I looked it wasn't me [on the ground]. It was a difficult experience for me, doing it again in a very different role.”</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Ariana DeBose, who portrayed Anita in the new movie called the experience "very meta”. She added, "It's like, 'Oh my God, that's me; that's not me.'"&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She also said that Moreno’s performance as Anita in the 1961 movie had her become conscious about her portrayal of Anita. She said, "Because it's a hard job when you are stepping into something that has been portrayed so brilliantly, and they're right there. I just played the truth. That's all you really can do in those moments and react to what is there in space.”</p>


A scene from Steven Spielberg’s 'West Side Story' is in the news for the way it portrays sexual assault. Stars Rita Moreno and Ariana DeBose open up on that scene from the film.

A scene from Steven Spielberg’s 'West Side Story' is in the news for the way it portrays sexual assault. Stars Rita Moreno and Ariana DeBose open up on that scene from the film. They both play Anita in the film, in individual timelines. The actresses told Entertainment Weekly about their reaction on the harrowing sexual assault scene that every Anita has to surpass. Rita Moreno who essayed the role of Anita in 1960 West Side Story movie said that the scene felt “unnatural”. She said, "In that scene, I suddenly become Doc. I never could really get inside of the scene. I was never able to really nail it because every time I looked it wasn't me [on the ground]. It was a difficult experience for me, doing it again in a very different role.” Also read: 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secret of Dumbledore' trailer: Newt Scamander is back on a new magical adventure Meanwhile, Ariana DeBose, who portrayed Anita in the new movie called the experience "very meta”. She added, "It's like, 'Oh my God, that's me; that's not me.'" Also read: Golden Globes 2022 Nomination predictions: A look at the frontrunners Meet the new Miss Universe 2021: 'Chak de phatte India,' says Harnaaz Sandhu She also said that Moreno’s performance as Anita in the 1961 movie had her become conscious about her portrayal of Anita. She said, "Because it's a hard job when you are stepping into something that has been portrayed so brilliantly, and they're right there. I just played the truth. That's all you really can do in those moments and react to what is there in space.”

Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose open up about sexual assault scene in 'West Side Story'

<p>Steven Spielberg marks a milestone in US&nbsp;film history by insisting on an authentic Latin cast for his remake of the musical 'West Side Story,'&nbsp;opening worldwide this week.<br />
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For the film, an adaptation of the 1957 Broadway play and 1961 movie, Spielberg recruited young Latino artists and researched what life was like for Puerto Ricans in the 1960s in New York.<br />
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The original 1961 film, a story of love and rivalry inspired by "Romeo and Juliet," involving a gang of white youth, the Jets, and a gang of Puerto Rican immigrants, the Sharks, won 10 Oscars.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-steven-spielbergs-west-side-story-banned-in-saudi-arabia-uae-and-other-neighbouring-regions-434841">Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' banned in Saudi Arabia, UAE and other neighbouring regions</a><br />
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Yet the only Latin actress in the main cast was Rita Moreno, who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Anita. Natalie Wood starred as the young Puerto Rican immigrant Maria, whose forbidden romance with a white teen is at the heart of the movie.<br />
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The new version couldn't be more different.<br />
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"I wanted to cast it authentically, to ensure that the actors playing the Shark boys and girls were 100% Latinx, and young," Spielberg said.<br />
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Spielberg spent more than a year looking for his cast, including in Latin America and Australia. Twenty cast members are Puerto Ricans or descendants of Puerto Ricans, including Moreno, now 89, who plays a different role this time around.<br />
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Latinos are the largest minority in the United States, forming 19% of the population, but are vastly under-represented in film and television, numerous studies have found.<br />
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"He is using his privilege to say, well, if I can do it, everybody can, and pay respects to the culture and create a film in an epic fashion that is made with such integrity," said Ariana DeBose, the Afro-Latina actress and dancer who plays Anita, of Spielberg.<br />
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<strong>'A HUGE STEP FORWARD'</strong><br />
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Rich backstories are created for each character in the new "West Side Story." Some of the scenes are entirely in Spanish dialogue without subtitles.<br />
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"That language had to exist in equal proportions alongside English," said Tony Kushner, who wrote the screenplay.<br />
Spielberg said he hoped audiences will "sit in the theatre together, so the English-speaking audiences will suddenly hear laughter coming from pockets of the theatre from the Spanish-speaking audience."<br />
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The creative team also included Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, who Spielberg said led the orchestra with "such insight, heart and dynamism" for the new soundtrack.<br />
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David Alvarez, who is of Cuban descent and plays Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks, calls the emphasis on authentic casting "a huge step forward."<br />
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Alvarez said this "West Side Story," and the musical "In the Heights" from earlier this year, which also had a strong Latino cast&nbsp;were signs that the United States "is beginning to realize that the Latino community here is much larger and they are recognizing us."<br />
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"It is a beautiful thing to see that we are finally taking a step forward ... We are here, we want to be part of America, we want to integrate ourselves with this society," Alvarez said.<br />
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For DeBose, the new 'West Side Story'&nbsp;sends a timely message of love and tolerance at a time of increasing racial violence in America.<br />
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"One of the most beautiful lessons of 'West Side Story'&nbsp;is that these two groups of people have more commonalities than they do differences, and that fits to some larger issues we have in society globally," DeBose said.<br />
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"There has never been a better time for `West Side Story` to remind people that we are better when we stand together."</p>


Steven Spielberg marks a milestone in US film history by insisting on an authentic Latin cast for his remake of the musical 'West Side Story,' opening worldwide this week.

Steven Spielberg marks a milestone in US film history by insisting on an authentic Latin cast for his remake of the musical 'West Side Story,' opening worldwide this week. For the film, an adaptation of the 1957 Broadway play and 1961 movie, Spielberg recruited young Latino artists and researched what life was like for Puerto Ricans in the 1960s in New York. The original 1961 film, a story of love and rivalry inspired by "Romeo and Juliet," involving a gang of white youth, the Jets, and a gang of Puerto Rican immigrants, the Sharks, won 10 Oscars. Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' banned in Saudi Arabia, UAE and other neighbouring regions Yet the only Latin actress in the main cast was Rita Moreno, who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Anita. Natalie Wood starred as the young Puerto Rican immigrant Maria, whose forbidden romance with a white teen is at the heart of the movie. The new version couldn't be more different. "I wanted to cast it authentically, to ensure that the actors playing the Shark boys and girls were 100% Latinx, and young," Spielberg said. Spielberg spent more than a year looking for his cast, including in Latin America and Australia. Twenty cast members are Puerto Ricans or descendants of Puerto Ricans, including Moreno, now 89, who plays a different role this time around. Latinos are the largest minority in the United States, forming 19% of the population, but are vastly under-represented in film and television, numerous studies have found. "He is using his privilege to say, well, if I can do it, everybody can, and pay respects to the culture and create a film in an epic fashion that is made with such integrity," said Ariana DeBose, the Afro-Latina actress and dancer who plays Anita, of Spielberg. 'A HUGE STEP FORWARD' Rich backstories are created for each character in the new "West Side Story." Some of the scenes are entirely in Spanish dialogue without subtitles. "That language had to exist in equal proportions alongside English," said Tony Kushner, who wrote the screenplay. Spielberg said he hoped audiences will "sit in the theatre together, so the English-speaking audiences will suddenly hear laughter coming from pockets of the theatre from the Spanish-speaking audience." The creative team also included Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, who Spielberg said led the orchestra with "such insight, heart and dynamism" for the new soundtrack. David Alvarez, who is of Cuban descent and plays Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks, calls the emphasis on authentic casting "a huge step forward." Alvarez said this "West Side Story," and the musical "In the Heights" from earlier this year, which also had a strong Latino cast were signs that the United States "is beginning to realize that the Latino community here is much larger and they are recognizing us." "It is a beautiful thing to see that we are finally taking a step forward ... We are here, we want to be part of America, we want to integrate ourselves with this society," Alvarez said. For DeBose, the new 'West Side Story' sends a timely message of love and tolerance at a time of increasing racial violence in America. "One of the most beautiful lessons of 'West Side Story' is that these two groups of people have more commonalities than they do differences, and that fits to some larger issues we have in society globally," DeBose said. "There has never been a better time for `West Side Story` to remind people that we are better when we stand together."

Steven Spielberg opens doors to Latino artists with new 'West Side Story'

<p>Disney and 20th Century’s ‘West Side Story’ will not premiere in Saudi Arabia and the other Middle Eastern countries. An adaptation by Steven Spielberg of the classical musical has been banned in these countries after the film wasn’t granted a release certificate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The total countries where the film has been banned are Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait. While in some places, they weren’t issued the certificates, in others Disney refused to comply with cuts requested by the censors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The move doesn’t come as a total shocker as the Middle Eastern countries have strict censorship mandates regarding sexuality, swearing, and other aspects that don’t comply with the nation’s cultural views.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It’s being understood that censors weren’t on board with Anybodys, a character who is transgender and portrayed by non-binary actor Iris Menas. Films with LGBTQ references have been regularly targeted by censors in the Middle East, as well as China.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a similar fashion, MCU’s ‘Eternals’ faced issues with its release and was eventually pulled from release because the film showed Marvel’s first openly same-sex couple. In the movie, Brian Tyree Henry’s otherworldly character Phastos shares a kiss with his mortal husband Ben (Haaz Sleiman).</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ will release this Friday in other regions. It comes after a gap of 60 years from its original film which was also an adaptation of 1957 Broadway show. The 2021 film features Rachel Zegler and Ansel Elgort as star-crossed lovers. The cast also includes Ariana DeBose as Anita, David Alvarez as Bernardo, Mike Faist as Riff, and Rita Moreno as Valentina.</p>


Disney and 20th Century’s ‘West Side Story’ will not premiere in Saudi Arabia and the other Middle Eastern countries. An adaptation by Steven Spielberg of the classical musical has been banned in these countries after the film wasn’t granted a release certificate.

Disney and 20th Century’s ‘West Side Story’ will not premiere in Saudi Arabia and the other Middle Eastern countries. An adaptation by Steven Spielberg of the classical musical has been banned in these countries after the film wasn’t granted a release certificate. The total countries where the film has been banned are Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait. While in some places, they weren’t issued the certificates, in others Disney refused to comply with cuts requested by the censors. The move doesn’t come as a total shocker as the Middle Eastern countries have strict censorship mandates regarding sexuality, swearing, and other aspects that don’t comply with the nation’s cultural views. It’s being understood that censors weren’t on board with Anybodys, a character who is transgender and portrayed by non-binary actor Iris Menas. Films with LGBTQ references have been regularly targeted by censors in the Middle East, as well as China. Also read: Justin Bieber performs in Saudi Arabia despite pressure to cancel the concert In a similar fashion, MCU’s ‘Eternals’ faced issues with its release and was eventually pulled from release because the film showed Marvel’s first openly same-sex couple. In the movie, Brian Tyree Henry’s otherworldly character Phastos shares a kiss with his mortal husband Ben (Haaz Sleiman). Also read: 'Shang-Chi' sequel in works, original director Destin Daniel Cretton to return Ariana Grande, Megan Thee Stallion, Jimmy Fallon release new Christmas song Meanwhile, Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ will release this Friday in other regions. It comes after a gap of 60 years from its original film which was also an adaptation of 1957 Broadway show. The 2021 film features Rachel Zegler and Ansel Elgort as star-crossed lovers. The cast also includes Ariana DeBose as Anita, David Alvarez as Bernardo, Mike Faist as Riff, and Rita Moreno as Valentina.

Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' banned in Saudi Arabia, UAE and other neighbouring regions

<p>Trailer of Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film ‘West Side Story’ dropped today and it gives a glimpse of Rachel Zegler and Ansel Elgort's love.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The musical film is a revival of the famed Broadway Classic.</p>

<p>The ‘West Side Story’ trailer showcases the known storyline of forbidden love between Tony (Ansel Elgort) and Maria (Rachel Zegler). Coming from rival gangs of Jets and Sharks, Tony and Maria's doomed romance finds another level of grandiose in Spielberg's eyes. Set in 1957 New York City, the promo showcases how hard the production design team has worked on this film along with the costume department.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Watch West Side Story trailer here:</p>

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<p>The cast looks promising. The film also stars Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Josh Andrés Rivera, Ana Isabelle, Corey Stoll, Brian d’Arcy James, and Rita Moreno in key roles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘West Side Story’ has been set to release on December 10, 2021.&nbsp;</p>


Trailer of Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film ‘West Side Story’ dropped today and it gives a glimpse of Rachel Zegler and Ansel Elgort's love. The musical film is a revival of the famed Broadway Classic.

Trailer of Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film ‘West Side Story’ dropped today and it gives a glimpse of Rachel Zegler and Ansel Elgort's love. The musical film is a revival of the famed Broadway Classic. The ‘West Side Story’ trailer showcases the known storyline of forbidden love between Tony (Ansel Elgort) and Maria (Rachel Zegler). Coming from rival gangs of Jets and Sharks, Tony and Maria's doomed romance finds another level of grandiose in Spielberg's eyes. Set in 1957 New York City, the promo showcases how hard the production design team has worked on this film along with the costume department. Watch West Side Story trailer here: The cast looks promising. The film also stars Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Josh Andrés Rivera, Ana Isabelle, Corey Stoll, Brian d’Arcy James, and Rita Moreno in key roles. ‘West Side Story’ has been set to release on December 10, 2021.

West Side Story: Steven Spielberg's upcoming film drops trailer

<p>At the age of 91, Hollywood director and producer Richard Donner took his last breath on July 5. Both his wife and the representatives of his production company confirmed the news to an American entertainment website. Although the cause of his death has not been revealed by his family yet, the news of his sudden demise has certainly left Hollywood shocked and heartbroken.&nbsp;</p>

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Zack Snyder, best known for making 'Batman Vs Superman', 'Man Of Steel', and 'Zack Snyder's Justice League', thanked Donner for his encouragement. On his Twitter account, he wrote, "Thank you, Richard Donner. You made me believe."</p>

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Sharing an anecdote from the set of 'The Omen' —considered one of Doner's finest works—director Scott Derrickson revealed how the notorious evil smile came into being. He shared on his Twitter account, "For this last shot of The Omen, Richard Donner told his child actor to look back at the camera like he was angry, and when he did, Donner started joking “Don’t you smile! Don’t you smile!” And that’s how we got one of the great evil smiles in cinema history. #RIPRichardDonner"&nbsp;</p>

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Director Steven Spielberg, who wrote the story for 'The Goonies', remembered Donner in his statement to the website that originally broke the story of his death. he said, "Dick had such a powerful command of his movies, and was so gifted across so many genres. Being in his circle was akin to hanging out with your favorite coach, smartest professor, fiercest motivator, most endearing friend, staunchest ally, and — of course — the greatest Goonie of all,” Spielberg said. “He was all kid. All heart. All the time. I can’t believe he’s gone, but his husky, hearty laugh will stay with me always.”</p>

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Other celebrities like Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and director Edgar Wright expressed their grief over his loss through various mediums.&nbsp;</p>


At the age of 91, Hollywood director and producer Richard Donner took his last breath on July 5. Both his wife and the representatives of his production company confirmed the news to an American entertainment website.

At the age of 91, Hollywood director and producer Richard Donner took his last breath on July 5. Both his wife and the representatives of his production company confirmed the news to an American entertainment website. Although the cause of his death has not been revealed by his family yet, the news of his sudden demise has certainly left Hollywood shocked and heartbroken. Zack Snyder, best known for making 'Batman Vs Superman', 'Man Of Steel', and 'Zack Snyder's Justice League', thanked Donner for his encouragement. On his Twitter account, he wrote, "Thank you, Richard Donner. You made me believe." Thank you, Richard Donner. You made me believe. pic.twitter.com/zmeONQpTUT — Zack Snyder (@ZackSnyder) July 5, 2021 × Sharing an anecdote from the set of 'The Omen' —considered one of Doner's finest works—director Scott Derrickson revealed how the notorious evil smile came into being. He shared on his Twitter account, "For this last shot of The Omen, Richard Donner told his child actor to look back at the camera like he was angry, and when he did, Donner started joking “Don’t you smile! Don’t you smile!” And that’s how we got one of the great evil smiles in cinema history. #RIPRichardDonner" For this last shot of The Omen, Richard Donner told his child actor to look back at the camera like he was angry, and when he did, Donner started joking “Don’t you smile! Don’t you smile!” And that’s how we got one of the great evil smiles in cinema history.#RIPRichardDonner pic.twitter.com/xoGJtX8dqX — N O S ⋊ Ɔ I ᴚ ᴚ Ǝ ᗡ ⊥ ⊥ O Ɔ S (@scottderrickson) July 5, 2021 × Director Steven Spielberg, who wrote the story for 'The Goonies', remembered Donner in his statement to the website that originally broke the story of his death. he said, "Dick had such a powerful command of his movies, and was so gifted across so many genres. Being in his circle was akin to hanging out with your favorite coach, smartest professor, fiercest motivator, most endearing friend, staunchest ally, and — of course — the greatest Goonie of all,” Spielberg said. “He was all kid. All heart. All the time. I can’t believe he’s gone, but his husky, hearty laugh will stay with me always.” Other celebrities like Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and director Edgar Wright expressed their grief over his loss through various mediums.

Hollywood grieves filmmaker Richard Donner's death

<p>Actor Sam Rechner has been roped in to play a key role in veteran filmmaker Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical film.<br />
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According to Variety, the Australian actor joins the ensemble cast that includes Oscar-nominee Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Paul Dano, Julia Butters and Gabriel LaBelle.<br />
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The untitled movie is said to be loosely based on Spielberg's childhood growing up in Arizona. The filmmaker co-wrote the script with Tony Kushner, who has previously worked with him on movies such as 'Munich'&nbsp;and 'Lincoln'.</p>

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<p>Though the plot details are scarce at the moment, the film will reportedly focus on the main character as a young child and teen.<br />
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The protagonist will be living in Phoenix, Arizona, which is where Spielberg lived in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The film will also examine the character's relationship with his parents and be split across time periods.</p>

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Dano will be playing a version of Spielberg's father, Arnold, while Williams and Rogen, will play the Oscar-winning director's mother and uncle, respectively.<br />
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Each of the characters will have a unique voice separate from the real people who serve as the inspiration. The project will be Spielberg's follow-up film to his 'West Side Story' remake. He will produce the project with Kushner and Kristie Macosko Krieger.</p>


Actor Sam Rechner has been roped in to play a key role in veteran filmmaker Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical film. According to Variety, the Australian actor joins the ensemble cast that includes Oscar-nominee Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Paul Dano, Julia Butters and Gabriel LaBelle.

Actor Sam Rechner has been roped in to play a key role in veteran filmmaker Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical film. According to Variety, the Australian actor joins the ensemble cast that includes Oscar-nominee Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Paul Dano, Julia Butters and Gabriel LaBelle. The untitled movie is said to be loosely based on Spielberg's childhood growing up in Arizona. The filmmaker co-wrote the script with Tony Kushner, who has previously worked with him on movies such as 'Munich' and 'Lincoln'. 'Grand Army' cancelled at Netflix after one season Though the plot details are scarce at the moment, the film will reportedly focus on the main character as a young child and teen. The protagonist will be living in Phoenix, Arizona, which is where Spielberg lived in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The film will also examine the character's relationship with his parents and be split across time periods. From Kylie's secret pregnancy to Kim's divorce: 8 biggest revelations from KUWTK reunion Dano will be playing a version of Spielberg's father, Arnold, while Williams and Rogen, will play the Oscar-winning director's mother and uncle, respectively. Each of the characters will have a unique voice separate from the real people who serve as the inspiration. The project will be Spielberg's follow-up film to his 'West Side Story' remake. He will produce the project with Kushner and Kristie Macosko Krieger.

Sam Rechner to play pivotal role in Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical movie

<p>Remember child&nbsp;actress Julia Butters from ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’? Well, she seems to have caught the eye&nbsp;of ace filmmaker Steven Spielberg as he has roped her for his next film which is loosely based on the director’s childhood growing up in Arizona. Julia Butters&nbsp;would play the sister to the young filmmaker (Gabriel LaBelle) at the centre of the story.</p>

<p>Among those already on the call list are <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-steven-spielberg-ropes-in-four-time-oscar-nominee-michelle-williams-for-his-next-drama-flick-369560">Michelle Williams</a> who is set to play the role inspired by Spielberg’s mom in the film. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/steven-spielberg-ropes-in-seth-rogen-to-play-his-real-life-uncle-in-next-film-372536">Seth Rogen</a> will play Spielberg’s favourite uncle and Paul Dano will essay the character inspired by Spielberg’s father.</p>

<p>This is a film with which Steven Spielberg will return to a lot of roles -- first time since 2001’s A.I. that he will take up screenwriting duties, co-writing the script with Tony Kushner, who has penned several Spielberg movies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film will start shooting this summer. It is expected to hit theatres in 2022.&nbsp;</p>


Remember child actress Julia Butters from ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’? Well, she seems to have caught the eye of ace filmmaker Steven Spielberg as he has roped her for his next film which is loosely based on the director’s childhood growing up in Arizona.

Remember child actress Julia Butters from ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’? Well, she seems to have caught the eye of ace filmmaker Steven Spielberg as he has roped her for his next film which is loosely based on the director’s childhood growing up in Arizona. Julia Butters would play the sister to the young filmmaker (Gabriel LaBelle) at the centre of the story. Among those already on the call list are Michelle Williams who is set to play the role inspired by Spielberg’s mom in the film. Seth Rogen will play Spielberg’s favourite uncle and Paul Dano will essay the character inspired by Spielberg’s father. This is a film with which Steven Spielberg will return to a lot of roles -- first time since 2001’s A.I. that he will take up screenwriting duties, co-writing the script with Tony Kushner, who has penned several Spielberg movies. The film will start shooting this summer. It is expected to hit theatres in 2022.

Steven Spielberg casts child actor Julia Butters in film on his childhood

<p>The trailer of Steven Spielberg's upcoming adaptation of 'West Side Story'&nbsp;is here and it promises nostalgia with a twist. The trailer aired during the 93rd annual Academy Awards.</p>

<p>The 20th Century Fox film follows two starcrossed teenagers, Tony Wyzek (Ansel Elgort) and Maria Nunez (Rachel Zegler), as they fall in love despite each having ties to rival street gangs in 1950s New York City. Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Corey Stoll, and Brian d'Arcy James have been cast in the 2021 movie as well.<br />
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<p>Spielberg directed and co-produced the film, while Tony Kushner ("Angels in America," "Munich," and "Lincoln") wrote the screenplay. Justin Peck, the acting resident choreographer of the New York City Ballet, choreographed the on-screen numbers.</p>

<p>Spielberg's 'West Side Story'&nbsp;is an adaptation of the award-winning 1957 Broadway musical of the same name.</p>

<p>The play - written by Arthur Laurents with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim - is loosely based on William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." Upon its release on Broadway, "West Side Story" was nominated for six Tony Awards, winning best choreography and best scenic design.</p>

<p>Co-directors Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins brought the popular play to the big screen in 1961. Their reimagination of "West Side Story" received 11 Academy Award nominations and swept 10 categories, including best picture, best director, and best original musical.</p>

<p>According to Deadline, EGOT winner Rita Moreno, who won best supporting actress for her performance as Anita in the 1961 movie, will appear in Spielberg's upcoming production as a brand new character named Valentina.</p>

<p>"Never in my wildest dreams did I see myself revisiting this seminal work," Moreno told the outlet. "And to be asked by Steven Spielberg to participate is simply thrilling! Then to work together with the brilliant playwright, Tony Kushner - what a glorious stew! I am tingling!"</p>

<p>During a March 2020 interview with Vanity Fair, the director said Bernstein's tunes and Sondheim's lyrics left an influential mark on him as a young boy.</p>

<p>"I grew up surrounded by classical music. 'West Side Story' was actually the first piece of popular music our family ever allowed into the home. I absconded with it - this was the cast album from the 1957 Broadway musical-and just fell completely in love with it as a kid," he said.</p>

<p>Spielberg added, "'West Side Story' has been that one haunting temptation that I have finally given in to."</p>

<p>Initially slotted for release in December 2020, 'West Side Story'&nbsp;was pushed back a full calendar year and will premiere in theatres on December 10, 2021.</p>


The trailer of Steven Spielberg's upcoming adaptation of 'West Side Story' is here and it promises nostalgia with a twist. The trailer aired during the 93rd annual Academy Awards.

The trailer of Steven Spielberg's upcoming adaptation of 'West Side Story' is here and it promises nostalgia with a twist. The trailer aired during the 93rd annual Academy Awards. The 20th Century Fox film follows two starcrossed teenagers, Tony Wyzek (Ansel Elgort) and Maria Nunez (Rachel Zegler), as they fall in love despite each having ties to rival street gangs in 1950s New York City. Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Corey Stoll, and Brian d'Arcy James have been cast in the 2021 movie as well. Spielberg directed and co-produced the film, while Tony Kushner ("Angels in America," "Munich," and "Lincoln") wrote the screenplay. Justin Peck, the acting resident choreographer of the New York City Ballet, choreographed the on-screen numbers. Spielberg's 'West Side Story' is an adaptation of the award-winning 1957 Broadway musical of the same name. The play - written by Arthur Laurents with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim - is loosely based on William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." Upon its release on Broadway, "West Side Story" was nominated for six Tony Awards, winning best choreography and best scenic design. Co-directors Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins brought the popular play to the big screen in 1961. Their reimagination of "West Side Story" received 11 Academy Award nominations and swept 10 categories, including best picture, best director, and best original musical. According to Deadline, EGOT winner Rita Moreno, who won best supporting actress for her performance as Anita in the 1961 movie, will appear in Spielberg's upcoming production as a brand new character named Valentina. "Never in my wildest dreams did I see myself revisiting this seminal work," Moreno told the outlet. "And to be asked by Steven Spielberg to participate is simply thrilling! Then to work together with the brilliant playwright, Tony Kushner - what a glorious stew! I am tingling!" During a March 2020 interview with Vanity Fair, the director said Bernstein's tunes and Sondheim's lyrics left an influential mark on him as a young boy. "I grew up surrounded by classical music. 'West Side Story' was actually the first piece of popular music our family ever allowed into the home. I absconded with it - this was the cast album from the 1957 Broadway musical-and just fell completely in love with it as a kid," he said. Spielberg added, "'West Side Story' has been that one haunting temptation that I have finally given in to." Initially slotted for release in December 2020, 'West Side Story' was pushed back a full calendar year and will premiere in theatres on December 10, 2021.

Watch the trailer of Steven Spielberg's upcoming adaptation of 'West Side Story'

<p>Steven Spielberg has roped in Seth Rogen for his next.</p>

<p>Steven Spielberg was in talks to make a film on his beloved uncle, on a project that is loosely based on the filmmaker’s growing up years in &nbsp;Phoenix, Arizona.</p>

<p>Seth Rogen will play a character inspired by Spielberg's favorite uncle.</p>

<p>Among those already cast is actress Michelle Williams who is on the call sheet in a role inspired by the filmmaker's mother.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Steven Spielberg penned the script with Tony Kushner. Spielberg, Kushner and Kristie Macosko Krieger are producing the project and it is expected to hit theatres in 2022. &nbsp;eying a July start date for a 2022 release.</p>


Steven Spielberg has roped in Seth Rogen for his next. Steven Spielberg was in talks to make a film on his beloved uncle, on a project that is loosely based on the filmmaker’s growing up years in Phoenix, Arizona.

Steven Spielberg has roped in Seth Rogen for his next. Steven Spielberg was in talks to make a film on his beloved uncle, on a project that is loosely based on the filmmaker’s growing up years in Phoenix, Arizona. Seth Rogen will play a character inspired by Spielberg's favorite uncle. Among those already cast is actress Michelle Williams who is on the call sheet in a role inspired by the filmmaker's mother. Steven Spielberg penned the script with Tony Kushner. Spielberg, Kushner and Kristie Macosko Krieger are producing the project and it is expected to hit theatres in 2022. eying a July start date for a 2022 release.

Steven Spielberg ropes in Seth Rogen to play his real-life uncle in next film

<p>Anthony Boyle, best known for his role as Scorpius Malfoy in the English play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', has now been signed to star in Apple`s World War II drama `Masters of the Air`.<br />
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The series will be a continuation of the `Band of Brothers, 'The Pacific;&nbsp;a franchise from Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. According to Variety, Boyle, starring as Major Crosby will be joining the previously announced cast members, Callum Turner and Austin Butler. `Masters of the Air` which will be based on the book of the same name by Donald L. Miller will follow the true story of the American bomber boys in World War II, who brought the war to Hitler`s doorstep.<br />
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The series will be written by `Band of Brothers` alum John Orloff as well as Graham Yost, with both of them also co-executive producing it. Spielberg will executive produce via Amblin Television and Hanks will executive produce under his Playtone banner along with Gary Goetzman.</p>

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Amblin`s Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey and Playtone`s Steven Shareshian serve as co-executive producers, with Alex Maggioni overseeing the day-to-day development of the project for Amblin, alongside Spielberg, Frank, and Falvey.`Masters of the Air` will not be the first World War II project Hanks has done at Apple.<br />
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He has previously worked on the naval war film `Greyhound`, which he starred in, wrote, and produced along with Goetzman and Playtone. Spielberg currently executive produces the Apple series `Amazing Stories` with Amblin producing.</p>

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As per Variety, Boyle`s recent work includes the HBO miniseries adaptation of `The Plot Against America`. He also reprised his role from `Harry Potter and the Cursed Child` in the show`s Broadway production in 2018.</p>


Anthony Boyle, best known for his role as Scorpius Malfoy in the English play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', has now been signed to star in Apple`s World War II drama `Masters of the Air`.

Anthony Boyle, best known for his role as Scorpius Malfoy in the English play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', has now been signed to star in Apple`s World War II drama `Masters of the Air`. The series will be a continuation of the `Band of Brothers, 'The Pacific; a franchise from Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. According to Variety, Boyle, starring as Major Crosby will be joining the previously announced cast members, Callum Turner and Austin Butler. `Masters of the Air` which will be based on the book of the same name by Donald L. Miller will follow the true story of the American bomber boys in World War II, who brought the war to Hitler`s doorstep. The series will be written by `Band of Brothers` alum John Orloff as well as Graham Yost, with both of them also co-executive producing it. Spielberg will executive produce via Amblin Television and Hanks will executive produce under his Playtone banner along with Gary Goetzman. Is Turkey at war with American sitcom 'Friends'? Amblin`s Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey and Playtone`s Steven Shareshian serve as co-executive producers, with Alex Maggioni overseeing the day-to-day development of the project for Amblin, alongside Spielberg, Frank, and Falvey.`Masters of the Air` will not be the first World War II project Hanks has done at Apple. He has previously worked on the naval war film `Greyhound`, which he starred in, wrote, and produced along with Goetzman and Playtone. Spielberg currently executive produces the Apple series `Amazing Stories` with Amblin producing. Oscars 2021 nominations: The first timers, snubs, surprises As per Variety, Boyle`s recent work includes the HBO miniseries adaptation of `The Plot Against America`. He also reprised his role from `Harry Potter and the Cursed Child` in the show`s Broadway production in 2018.

Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg's 'Masters of the Air' casts Anthony Boyle

<p>Ace filmmaker Steven Spielberg has roped in four-time Oscar nominee Michell Williams in his next drama film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to various reports, Steven Spielberg is working on his post West Side Story movie project. It is reportedly a story that is rooted in his childhood. It is said to be loosely rooted in the filmmaker’s formative years and chronicles his relationship with his parents.</p>

<p>The script is penned by Tony Kushner and himself. Both men have collaborated before on films like ‘Lincoln’, ‘Munich’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Steven has cast Michell Williams for the leading part and is currently taking test screenings for young actors who would star in the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The yet-to-be-titled film is scheduled for a July start date and is being slated for a release in 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for Steven Spielberg’s childhood, he used to live in the Phoenix in the late 1950s and 1960s. He has spoken about his childhood years on several occasions. His family moved to California when he was still in high school and then his parents got divorced. Steven stayed with his father. He had a strained relationship with his father and kept his mother on a pedestal. Some say it resulted in movies like ‘E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial’, ‘Hook’, ‘Jurassic Park’, ‘Lincoln’ and ‘Catch Me If You Can’.</p>

<p>Michelle Williams will reportedly play the mother.&nbsp;</p>


Ace filmmaker Steven Spielberg has roped in four-time Oscar nominee Michell Williams in his next drama film. According to various reports, Steven Spielberg is working on his post West Side Story movie project.

Ace filmmaker Steven Spielberg has roped in four-time Oscar nominee Michell Williams in his next drama film. According to various reports, Steven Spielberg is working on his post West Side Story movie project. It is reportedly a story that is rooted in his childhood. It is said to be loosely rooted in the filmmaker’s formative years and chronicles his relationship with his parents. The script is penned by Tony Kushner and himself. Both men have collaborated before on films like ‘Lincoln’, ‘Munich’. Steven has cast Michell Williams for the leading part and is currently taking test screenings for young actors who would star in the film. The yet-to-be-titled film is scheduled for a July start date and is being slated for a release in 2022. As for Steven Spielberg’s childhood, he used to live in the Phoenix in the late 1950s and 1960s. He has spoken about his childhood years on several occasions. His family moved to California when he was still in high school and then his parents got divorced. Steven stayed with his father. He had a strained relationship with his father and kept his mother on a pedestal. Some say it resulted in movies like ‘E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial’, ‘Hook’, ‘Jurassic Park’, ‘Lincoln’ and ‘Catch Me If You Can’. Michelle Williams will reportedly play the mother.

Steven Spielberg ropes in four-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams for his next drama flick

<p>Steven Spielberg is bringing a new adaptation of Stephen King and Peter Straub's 1984 fantasy novel 'The Talisman'.&nbsp; King and Peter Straub had penned the book in 1984 which will be turned into a series for Netflix.<br />
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The Duffer Brothers, who are known for 'Stranger Things' &nbsp;will be executive producers of&nbsp;the series along with the ace-director. The brothers will producer for their production company Monkey Massacre Productions, while Spielberg will collaborate with Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey at Amblin. King is also an executive producer&nbsp;along with Paramount Television.<br />
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Another 'Stranger Thing' member who was attached to the project is Curtis Gwinn, who worked as a writer and executive&nbsp;producer on the series, he will serve as writer and showrunner of the show.<br />
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The book is about a 12-year-old kid named Jack Sawyer, who goes on a fantastical road trip to find a powerful relic that he can use to save his dying mother (and the world). The quest doesn't just take place in America, though — it involves going in and out of a twisted mirror version of the country known as the Territories.<br />
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King has owned the screen rights to the book since 1982, two years before the book was published, but unfortunately, never found a way to develop it.<br />
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“I feel that in the very near future, that’s going to be our richest collaboration. Universal bought the book for me, so it wasn’t optioned. It was an outright sale of the book. I’ve owned the book since ’82, and I’m hoping to get this movie made in the next couple of years. I’m not committing to the project as a director, I’m just saying that it’s something that I’ve wanted to see come to theatres for the last 35 years.'' Spielberg said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.&nbsp;<br />
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Steven Spielberg is bringing a new adaptation of Stephen King and Peter Straub's 1984 fantasy novel 'The Talisman'. King and Peter Straub had penned the book in 1984 which will be turned into a series for Netflix.

Steven Spielberg is bringing a new adaptation of Stephen King and Peter Straub's 1984 fantasy novel 'The Talisman'. King and Peter Straub had penned the book in 1984 which will be turned into a series for Netflix. The Duffer Brothers, who are known for 'Stranger Things' will be executive producers of the series along with the ace-director. The brothers will producer for their production company Monkey Massacre Productions, while Spielberg will collaborate with Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey at Amblin. King is also an executive producer along with Paramount Television. Another 'Stranger Thing' member who was attached to the project is Curtis Gwinn, who worked as a writer and executive producer on the series, he will serve as writer and showrunner of the show. The book is about a 12-year-old kid named Jack Sawyer, who goes on a fantastical road trip to find a powerful relic that he can use to save his dying mother (and the world). The quest doesn't just take place in America, though — it involves going in and out of a twisted mirror version of the country known as the Territories. King has owned the screen rights to the book since 1982, two years before the book was published, but unfortunately, never found a way to develop it. “I feel that in the very near future, that’s going to be our richest collaboration. Universal bought the book for me, so it wasn’t optioned. It was an outright sale of the book. I’ve owned the book since ’82, and I’m hoping to get this movie made in the next couple of years. I’m not committing to the project as a director, I’m just saying that it’s something that I’ve wanted to see come to theatres for the last 35 years.'' Spielberg said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.

Steven Spielberg and the Duffer Brothers adapting Stephen King’s ‘The Talisman’

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