Steven Spielberg: News

Steven Allan Spielberg is a Hollywood film director, producer, and screenwriter. Born on December 18, 1946, in Ohio, he is amongst the most successful directors of Hollywood. His movies range from the action-thriller genre to the sci-fi genre. Steven Spielberg is best known for directing Hollywood blockbuster movies like ‘Jaws’ (1975), ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ (1977), ‘E.T. The Extra -Terrestrial’ (1982), ‘The Color Purple’ (1985), ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987), ‘A.I. Artificial Intelligence’ (2001), ‘Minority Report’ (2002), ‘War of the Worlds’ (2005), ‘The Adventures of Tintin’ (2011), ‘Lincoln’ (2012), and ‘The Post’ (2017). He has been closely associated with Universal Studios. He also directed blockbuster series such as ‘Jurassic Park’ (1995-2001), and the ‘Indiana Jones’ series (1981-2022). In 1984, Spielberg along with producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall co-founded the production company Amblin Entertainment Inc and DreamWorks Pictures. He is the recipient of three Academy Awards. The American screenwriter Anne Spielberg is his sister. He married Hollywood actress Amy Irving in 1985 and divorced her in 1988. He tied the knot with former Hollywood Actress Kate Capshaw in 1991 and has been married since then.

23 Oct 2024

Bill Gates

Bill Gates secretly donated $50M to Kamala Harris's presidential campaign

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has reportedly donated around $50 million to Future Forward USA Action, a nonprofit backing Kamala Harris's US presidential campaign.

13 Oct 2024

Avatar

Zoe Saldaña's 'Star Trek' role has a James Cameron connection

Zoe Saldaña, one of the most popular actors in the sci-fi genre, recently opened up about her fears of being typecast for appearing in so many sci-fi films.

09 Sep 2024

Entertainment

Steven Spielberg's top fantastical films for families

Steven Spielberg, a name synonymous with cinematic magic, has created numerous films that have enchanted audiences around the globe.

08 Sep 2024

Colin Firth

Eve Hewson may star in Steven Spielberg's next film: Report

Eve Hewson, known for her role in Netflix's The Perfect Couple, is reportedly in early discussions to join the cast of Steven Spielberg's upcoming untitled film, reported Deadline.

07 Sep 2024

Jeff Goldblum

Thank god, Jeff Goldblum changed this iconic 'Jurassic Park' scene

Steven Spielberg and Jeff Goldblum made a significant change in the 1993 film Jurassic Park that turned mathematician Ian Malcolm into a more heroic character.

05 Sep 2024

Entertainment

Exploring Steven Spielberg's top family films

Steven Spielberg is renowned for his cinematic brilliance, especially in crafting films that captivate both young and older audiences.

23 Jul 2024

Hollywood

Easter eggs, hidden clues: How 'Twisters' pays tribute to 'Twister'

The newly released Hollywood disaster film Twisters, directed by Lee Isaac Chung, subtly honors the 1996 classic Twister through various elements, despite being a standalone narrative.

08 Jun 2024

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart to play astronaut Sally Ride in 'The Challenger'

Kristen Stewart is set to star as Sally Ride, the first American woman and the third woman to fly in space, in a new limited series titled The Challenger.

06 Jun 2024

Tom Cruise

Know why Tom Cruise gifts Dakota Fanning shoes every year

Hollywood actor Dakota Fanning recently disclosed on The Kelly Clarkson Show that her War of the Worlds co-star, Tom Cruise, has been sending her a pair of shoes yearly for her birthday since they worked together in 2005!

16 May 2024

New Mexico

Destry Allyn Spielberg's debut film owes vendors a large sum

Destry Allyn Spielberg, daughter of acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg, is set to make her directorial debut with the independent feature film Please Don't Feed the Children.

11 May 2024

Jurassic World

'Jurassic World 4' enlists 'Lincoln Lawyer's Manuel Garcia-Rulfo for lead

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, recognized for his standout performance in Netflix's The Lincoln Lawyer, is poised to transition from courtroom drama to dinosaur escapades.

07 May 2024

A24

Steven Spielberg and A24 collaborate for James McBride's novel adaptation

Renowned Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment is joining forces with A24 to bring James McBride's acclaimed novel, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, to the big screen, reported Deadline.

04 May 2024

Jurassic Park

'We've privilege of choice': David Leitch on exiting 'Jurassic World'

David Leitch, originally slated to direct the upcoming Jurassic World 4, recently shared insights into his decision to step down from the project.

18 Apr 2024

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese plans biopics on Frank Sinatra and Jesus Christ

Hollywood auteur Martin Scorsese, fresh from his 10-time Academy Award-nominated Killers of The Flower Moon, is now charting his next cinematic endeavors.

26 Mar 2024

Hollywood

Steven Spielberg honored with USC Medallion by Holocaust survivor

Renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg received the University of Southern California (USC) Medallion, the university's highest honor, on Monday.

21 Feb 2024

Jurassic World

'Rogue One's Gareth Edwards to helm new 'Jurassic World' movie

Gareth Edwards, the director of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) and 2014's Godzilla, is set to helm the fourth Jurassic World movie, reported The Hollywood Reporter.

20 Feb 2024

Box Office

'Anyone But You,' 'Romeo + Juliet': Highest grossing Shakespeare adaptations

The romantic comedy Anyone But You—featuring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell—made history recently as the top-grossing live-action William Shakespeare adaptation, raking in a whopping $189M worldwide.

20 Feb 2024

OTT releases

'Masters of the Air' becomes most-watched Apple TV+ launch

Apple TV+'s latest series, Masters of the Air, has soared to new heights, becoming the platform's most-watched series launch ever.

06 Feb 2024

Jurassic World

New 'Jurassic World' movie could be helmed by David Leitch

Good news for all the Jurassic World fans. Universal Pictures recently revealed that the next chapter in the Jurassic World saga is set to premiere in 2025.

24 Jan 2024

Hollywood

'Citizen Kane' to 'The Post': Best Hollywood movies on journalism

Over the years, Hollywood has often turned its lens toward the thrilling and complex realm of journalism, providing audiences with compelling narratives that delve into the pursuit of truth, ethical dilemmas, and the power dynamics within media institutions.

01 Jan 2024

Tom Hanks

'Schindler's List' to 'West Side Story': Steven Spielberg's best movies

One of the most prolific and influential filmmakers in film history, Steven Spielberg, has delivered back-to-back masterpieces leaving an everlasting impression and indelible mark in the world of cinema.

18 Dec 2023

Happy Birthday

Steven Spielberg's birthday: Unraveling essential trademarks of cinematic titan

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg is a visionary force who has transcended the ordinary.

13 Dec 2023

OTT releases

'Maestro': Bradley Cooper starrer's India release date out

Bradley Cooper is undoubtedly one of the most adept actors in Hollywood. Ever since the success of A Star is Born, Cooper established himself as a director and fans are eagerly waiting for his upcoming film Maestro.

17 Nov 2023

Hollywood

'To Kill a Mockingbird,' 'The Namesake': Best Hollywood book-to-film adaptations

When a film is adapted from a novel, it is a fusion of two distinct art forms that not only pays homage to the rich narratives crafted by celebrated authors but also brings these compelling tales to life on the silver screen.

22 Oct 2023

Happy Birthday

Bob Odenkirk's birthday: Actor's best performances beyond 'Better Call Saul'

Bob Odenkirk, renowned for his iconic portrayal of the morally ambiguous lawyer Saul Goodman in the hit series Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad, began his journey as a sketch comedy writer and his career has since skyrocketed to A-list status.

20 Oct 2023

Christopher Nolan

'Schindler's List' to 'Dunkirk': Best Hollywood World War II movies

World War II stands as one of the most pivotal and tumultuous periods in modern history, shaping the destiny of nations and individuals alike.

19 Oct 2023

Web Series

'Combat!' to 'Band of Brothers': Shows based on war

Delving deep into the core of human conflict and valor are the war-based shows.

13 Sep 2023

Hollywood

'Scream' to 'Charlie's Angels': Drew Barrymore's top performances 

Throughout her career spanning four decades, Drew Barrymore has had her fair share of love, praise, spotlight, fame, highs and lows and has carved a diverse filmography on the way.

04 Sep 2023

Roman Polanski

Polanski's #ThePalace scores 0% on #RottenTomatoes: Films with same record

The expectations were running high from Roman Polanski's The Palace—which premiered on Sunday at the Venice Film Festival.

07 Aug 2023

Hollywood

'Oppenheimer,' 'Lincoln': 5 Hollywood biopics you must watch

Biopic (or biographical film) is one of the finest movie genres which is equally loved and preferred by filmmakers and audiences. There are numerous first-rate biopics that have been made over the years including Bohemian Rhapsody, A Beautiful Mind, Elvis, and many others.

03 Aug 2023

Hollywood

From 'Harry Potter' to 'Home Alone': Top family-friendly PG-rated movies

Deciding on a film that the whole family can enjoy can be a tiresome task—especially with the abundance of "unfiltered content" available through OTT platforms.

01 Aug 2023

Hollywood

Top-rated black-and-white classic films of Hollywood

Even before color cinema became a thing, filmmakers mastered filmmaking using black and white film rolls.

23 May 2023

Oprah Winfrey

'The Color Purple' trailer: Why the original book was banned

The dynamic duo of Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg have joined forces to revitalize the beloved The Color Purple—the trailer of which was released on Monday.

29 Apr 2023

Hollywood

Happy birthday, Daniel Day-Lewis: 5 greatest films of all time

Hollywood was in for a surprise when Daniel Day-Lewis announced his retirement from acting in 2017. His last release was Phantom Thread directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

02 Apr 2023

Martin Scorsese

10 must-watch movies if you have 3 hours to spare

Martin Scorsese's highly-anticipated Killers of the Flower Moon will have a runtime of nearly four hours, as per Variety.

10 Mar 2023

Hollywood

Casting Society Artios Awards 2023: Big winners and other details

As it is the awards season, the 38th edition of the Casting Society Artios Awards concluded recently and the top winners were Everything Everywhere All at Once and Abbott Elementary.

05 Mar 2023

Academy Awards

'Everything Everywhere...' sweeps Independent Spirit Awards: Decoding success of film

The Daniels' Everything Everywhere All At Once is on a record-breaking awards spree, and there is no stopping it!

26 Feb 2023

Hollywood

Former Academy president, Oscar-winning producer Walter Mirisch dies at 101

Walter Mirisch, a legendary Oscar-winning producer and former Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) president, passed away on Friday at the age of 101.

14 Feb 2023

Academy Awards

Oscar nominees luncheon: Largest turnout in history with 182 nominees

In continuation of the annual ceremony of celebrating Oscar nominees, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosted the 41st Oscar Nominees Luncheon on Monday.

13 Feb 2023

Hollywood

Teaser of fifth 'Indiana Jones' film is out

Harrison Ford is back as the iconic archaeologist for the fifth installment of the Indiana Jones franchise.

11 Feb 2023

RRR

Steven Spielberg to James Cameron: Hollywood filmmakers who loved 'RRR'

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli's RRR is one of the biggest and most successful Indian films of all time.

08 Feb 2023

Box Office

Box office buzz: 5 exciting movies hitting theaters this Friday

What an incredible start to the year 2023, where titles like Varisu, Thunivu, and Pathaan stormed the box office with massive staggering collections while garnering praises all the way for the performances!

25 Jan 2023

OTT releases

Oscars 2023: Where to watch Best Picture nominees on OTT 

The Academy Awards released its final nominations for the 95th edition of the prestigious award ceremony on Tuesday. Indians might be disappointed to not see RRR in the Best Picture category but the list has some great films.

14 Jan 2023

Hollywood

Everything to know about 'The Fabelmans' ahead of India release

Steven Spielberg's movie memoir The Fabelmans is set to premiere in India after courting adulation and accolades in the West.

11 Jan 2023

Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globes 2023: Check out full list of winners

The Golden Globes Awards returned to the screens this year after it temporarily went un-televised and without celebrities or media in attendance. The award show was held in Los Angeles on Wednesday (IST), restoring its pride and glory.

18 Dec 2022

Hollywood

Steven Spielberg birthday special: 5 must-watch films of legendary filmmaker

One of the most celebrated names in the world of cinema is legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg.

18 Nov 2022

Hollywood

Bradley Cooper roped in for Steven Spielberg's film on 'Bullitt'

Bradley Cooper has been roped in to play the lead character in ace director Steven Spielberg's next film, based on Steve McQueen's eponymous character Frank Bullitt, essayed in the 1968 classic Bullitt.

12 Sep 2022

Hollywood

'The Fabelmans' trailer: Steven Spielberg pens heartfelt love-letter to filmmaking

Steven Spielberg's deeply ambitious movie memoir The Fabelmans' trailer is out.

19 Jul 2022

Hollywood

Steven Spielberg directed debut music video, here's how it went

Legendary director Steven Spielberg stepped into the shoes of a music video director for Marcus Mumford's song Cannibal.

31 May 2022

Hollywood

Netflix's 'Maestro': Bradley Cooper is unrecognizable in first look images

Streaming giant Netflix set the internet on fire on Monday by releasing the first look pictures from the sets of Maestro.

27 May 2022

Hollywood

These Hollywood films are based on tragic true stories

The beauty of storytelling hits different when depicting true events.

22 May 2022

Martin Scorsese

AMPAS member Jeffrey Cooper found guilty of child molestation

Jeffrey Cooper, a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), was convicted on three counts of child molestation by a jury on Friday, reported LA Times.

28 Feb 2022

Warner Bros

Steven Spielberg working on film on Steve McQueen's 'Bullitt' character

Acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg has an exciting project in development, as per reports.

07 Dec 2021

Entertainment

Why Spielberg's 'West Side Story' won't release in Middle-East nations?

After professing his desire to make musical features for long, acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg finally ventured into making one with West Side Story.

22 Jun 2021

Hollywood

Steven Spielberg strikes deal with Netflix. Is Hollywood finally changing?

Steven Spielberg-led Amblin Partners and Netflix have joined forces that will have the company produce multiple new films for the streaming giant every year.

04 Jun 2021

Hollywood

Harrison Ford returns for 'Indiana Jones 5', shooting begins soon

Harrison Ford still remains our favorite archaeologist in pop culture.

26 Apr 2021

Academy Awards

First teaser of Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' makes waves

Steven Spielberg fans were treated with the first trailer of his new movie West Side Story, starring Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler.

28 Mar 2021

Seth Rogen

Seth Rogen to play Steven Spielberg's uncle in upcoming drama

American film director and Hollywood legend, Steven Spielberg, has roped in actor-comedian Seth Rogen for his yet untitled project.

01 Dec 2020

Hulu

'Animaniacs' returns to Hulu with spoofs, laughs, and goof-ups

The pandemic proved to be a great time to enjoy animation across genres.

07 Nov 2020

Halloween

'Come Play' with a creepy creature that invades your smartphones

It is pandemic era's weekend, and most of us are busy scrounging the internet for that one film that is going to keep us awake all night.

13 Sep 2020

Batman

#ComicBytes: Underrated DC heroes who deserve their own movies

Marvel and DC are two comic book giants. But when it comes to films, Marvel has managed to go beyond expectations with its cinematic universe.

31 Jul 2020

Jimmy Fallon

Drew hosts "kid" Barrymore in exciting talk show promo

The Drew Barrymore Show has won the hearts of its audience by releasing a video where the present Drew Barrymore is seen interviewing the then 7-year-old acting prodigy.

03 Apr 2020

Hollywood

Steven Spielberg teams with AFI for new online movie club

In these times of great uncertainty and anxiety, good movies could bring us joy and comfort.

20 Feb 2020

Hollywood

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg's daughter admits she is a porn star

Legendary American filmmaker Steven Spielberg's adopted daughter Mikaela has revealed that she is working as a porn star, and aspires to become a stripper.

06 Aug 2019

Shabana Azmi

Shabana on joining 'Halo': It can't get bigger than this

Shabana Azmi has been roped in for the highly-anticipated Showtime web-series Halo, which will be produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment.

11 Nov 2018

India

IFFI-2018 to screen 10 Israeli films under country focus feature

'Working Woman' and 'Longing' are among the 10 Israeli films that will be screened at the 49th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) as part of the country focus package.

25 May 2018

India

"Jurassic World 2" to release on June 7 in India

Universal Pictures India's "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom", which was earlier slated to release on June 8 will now be releasing along with superstar Rajinikanth's "Kaala" on June 7.

25 Mar 2018

Netflix

Netflix films shouldn't be eligible for the Oscars: Steven Spielberg

Movie maverick Steven Spielberg has opined that Netflix movies should not be considered for the Academy Awards.

21 Mar 2018

Hollywood

Steven Spielberg will commence 'Indiana Jones 5' shoot next year

Much to the delight of all the 'Indiana Jones' fans, the shooting of the fifth installment of the film is set to begin in 2019.