David Edelstein and Producer Lynda Obst on Hollywood's Blockbuster Problem A few weeks ago, in a televised symposium, Steven Spielberg predicted the “implosion” of Hollywood as a consequence of blockbuster mania while George Lucas sat next to him, nodding. “You’re at the point right now,” said Spielberg, “where a studio would rather invest $250 million in one film for a ... More »
June 30, 2013 - Vulture
Feel the Force with this 'Star Wars' trivia “Star Wars” would live on with novels and video games as well as prequel films and animation. A theatrical trailer for “Revenge of the Jedi” shows Luke with a blue blade, too. According to the documentary Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy, Steven Spielberg was Lucas' first pick to direct. To maintain secrecy, producers claimed to be shooting a horror movie called “Blue Harvest ...
June 30, 2013 - San Antonio Express-News
Steven Spielberg: Vacation to Ireland changed my life Steven Spielberg's trip to Ireland was a "life-changing experience" for the Oscar-winning director. Spielberg was transformed by his summer visit to Ireland which included literally "hanging over the edge" of the Cliffs of Moher.
June 28, 2013 - Irish Central
Roger Moore in Lancashire Telegraph It's always been policy that no Bond director ever got a slice of the box office profits,Sir Roger says. "So, Spielberg went off and made Indiana Jones, who I reckon to be a period James Bond!"