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Steven Spielberg, Cillian Murphy mourn death of Sam Neill: ‘Exceptionally collaborative’ | Hollywood News

Steven Spielberg, Cillian Murphy mourn death of Sam Neill: ‘Exceptionally collaborative’ | Hollywood News

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4 min readUpdated: Jul 13, 2026 09:08 PM IST Fellow actors and fans of Sam Neill mourned his passing after the actor died Monday following a diagnosis of a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Neill achieved his highest level of fame in Jurassic Park playing paleontologist Alan Grant, who is summoned to an island off Costa Rica where a theme park has been built to house herds of cloned dinosaurs. He co-starred alongside Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Richard Attenborough. Also Read – Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies at 78, months after beating rare blood cancer Sam Neill earned an Emmy nomination for his performance in the title role of the 1998 miniseries Merlin and another as narrator of 2017’s Wild New Zealand. Neill also earned three Golden Globe nods — for Merlin, One Against the Wind and Reilly: Ace of Spies. Some notable reactions: Director Steven Spielberg “I owe a debt of gratitude to Roger Donaldson, Gilliam Armstrong, Graham Baker and Phillip Noyce for casting Sam Neill in the roles in which he …

‘Just waiting for evidence’: Ram Madhvani, former NASA scientist unpack science of alien contact in Spielberg’s films

‘Just waiting for evidence’: Ram Madhvani, former NASA scientist unpack science of alien contact in Spielberg’s films

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What happens when an acclaimed filmmaker and a space engineer get together to talk about extraterrestrial life, cinema, and their shared admiration for Steven Spielberg? The rather niche question was answered by the Society of Intellectuals this past week as they organised a panel discussion for Spielberg’s new film Disclosure Day, headlined by National Award-winning filmmaker Ram Madhvani and former NASA engineer Nimisha Mittal. Nimisha Mittal and Ram Madhvani at the event in Mumbai. The discussion, cheesily subtitled ‘All will be disclosed’, was held in a cosy Mumbai bar, and ranged from the search for extraterrestrial life by scientists to how Spielberg has depicted that in his work spanning five decades. ‘We are just waiting for evidence’ Nimisha Mittal worked at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory for over 15 years, including the Mars rovers and the Cassini Space Orbiter. She spoke about how seriously the scientific community views the search for alien life. “You don’t always hear about it, but everyone in the scientific community is always hopeful of a connection. We are just waiting for …

Disclosure Day: This Steven Spielberg alien mystery is buried beneath a long chase and some poignant questions

Disclosure Day: This Steven Spielberg alien mystery is buried beneath a long chase and some poignant questions

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When it’s Steven Spielberg, he can sell us anything. A killer shark in Jaws. Dinosaurs in Jurassic Park. And, of course, aliens! From ET to Disclosure Day, the man can make us believe in almost anything. Which is why, even as an ardent admirer of the filmmaker, I came away slightly underwhelmed by his latest directorial. A still from Disclosure Day For reasons she cannot explain, meteorologist Margaret Fairchild (Emily Blunt) begins experiencing strange abilities after a cardinal visits her home. She can suddenly read people’s minds and even alter what they see when they look into her eyes. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor) is on the run after stealing a series of tapes containing evidence of what really happened to the extraterrestrial beings who landed on Earth. Pursuing them both is Noah Scanlon (Colin Firth), the powerful head of Wardex. Why these two seemingly unrelated individuals are inexorably drawn towards each other forms the crux of the film. The film begins at a brisk pace and immediately …

Disclosure Day movie review: A gripping Steven Spielberg spectacle | Movie-review News

Disclosure Day movie review: A gripping Steven Spielberg spectacle | Movie-review News

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3 min readJun 12, 2026 02:50 PM IST Disclosure Day movie review: Disclosure Day rolls out smoothly and fully formed from the atelier of the great Steven Spielberg, with humanity – once again – discovering itself in the face of the divine and the unknown. Spielberg himself has described it as the closest to his film Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Disclosure Day perhaps dabbles most evidently with the question of God and aliens. And because it’s Spielberg, what you see is what you get. There is talk of a government-military-industrial nexus, but it is suggestive of an older time, not now, when the President’s family and the biggest weapons profiteers are in bed together without raising a scandal. There is talk of “empathy as humanity’s evolutionary advantage”, but nothing about why and where and how fast it is eroding. The only aliens in Spielberg’s film are the ones that come from outer space, and they are the same big-headed, slender-limbed, bug-eyed creatures he favours; the director clearly hasn’t spotted the ones closer …

Disclosure Day review: Steven Spielberg’s tribute to his own greatest hits is indulgent, but with a climax for the ages

Disclosure Day review: Steven Spielberg’s tribute to his own greatest hits is indulgent, but with a climax for the ages

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Disclosure Day Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, and Wyatt Russell Rating: ★★★⯪ There is a long-running internet joke that when ranking Spielberg films, one can describe a title as ‘seminal, industry-changing’ and then rank it at number 9 in his filmography. Such is the standard of the master filmmaker’s work that even films that one expects nothing but the best from him. Disclosure Day sees him return to the genre most personal to him – science fiction, specifically the search for extraterrestrial life. Naturally, the expectations are high. Spielberg fumbles, falters, but eventually finds his footing. The film is both a thrill-a-minute ride and a philosophical question about who is more dangerous to Earth – aliens or humans themselves. And Spielberg uses all his mastery to mask the faults and, eventually, deliver a climax sequence for the ages. Disclosure Day review: Emily Blunt in a still from the film. What is Disclosure Day? For over 50 years, Steven Spielberg’s films have asked the question: ‘Are we …

Steven Spielberg says Bond franchise can’t afford him, reveals he was previously rejected

Steven Spielberg says Bond franchise can’t afford him, reveals he was previously rejected

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Los Angeles, Director Steven Spielberg wanted to add a Bond film to his storied career in Hollywood but was rejected twice and now he believes the makers cannot afford him. Steven Spielberg says Bond franchise can’t afford him, reveals he was previously rejected During a recent interview on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, the “Disclosure Day” director was asked whether he had any regrets about not helming a 007 film. “I have regrets that they didn’t approach me to direct a Bond film. I approached Cubby Broccoli after ‘Jaws’ was a big hit. I’d always wanted to make a James Bond film from the day I saw ‘Dr. No’, so I called Cubby Broccoli after ‘Jaws’ and volunteered. I said, ‘If you need a director, I would love to direct one.’ And he said no and he moved on.” The “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” director then pitched himself again after the release of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” when Broccoli reached out to him asking to use the film’s iconic five-note musical melody in a …

Steven Spielberg says he believes aliens have already reached Earth: ‘They are here’

Steven Spielberg says he believes aliens have already reached Earth: ‘They are here’

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For decades, Steven Spielberg has fuelled audiences’ fascination with extraterrestrial life through blockbuster films that blend wonder, suspense, and adventure. Now, the Oscar-winning filmmaker has shared a belief that mirrors the themes of many of his works, saying that he not only thinks aliens exist, but also believes they may have already visited Earth. Director Steven Spielberg is looking forward to the release of his new movie Disclosure Day. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (REUTERS) Steven Spielberg on existence of aliens Recently, Spielberg appeared in an episode of CBS Sunday Morning, and shared that he believes aliens from outer space have “absolutely” been on Earth and are still here to this day. He joined the episode to discuss his upcoming film, Disclosure Day. Talking about the same, he said that the film is a culmination of his lifelong relationship with science fiction. During the conversation, Spielberg was also asked whether he believes aliens exist. The filmmaker said he is convinced that extra-terrestrial beings have visited Earth. “Based on the circumstantial evidence of everything that I’ve gathered throughout my …

‘They are here’: Steven Spielberg cites Congress testimonies, confirms belief in aliens | Hollywood News

‘They are here’: Steven Spielberg cites Congress testimonies, confirms belief in aliens | Hollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 9, 2026 09:00 PM IST For decades, Steven Spielberg has explored the idea of extra-terrestrial life through wonder, fear, adventure, and even humour. From Close Encounters of the Third Kind to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, the filmmaker has repeatedly revisited humanity’s fascination with what may exist beyond Earth. Now, with his upcoming film Disclosure Day, set to release this Friday, Spielberg is once again delving into the subject. ‘Aliens have been here’ Speaking to CBS News, Steven Spielberg described Disclosure Day as the culmination of his lifelong relationship with science fiction. “The film is a summation of of my life in science fiction, which started when I was 17 years old.” During the conversation, Spielberg was also asked whether he believes aliens exist. The filmmaker said he is convinced that extra-terrestrial beings have visited Earth. “Based on the circumstantial evidence of everything that I’ve gathered throughout my whole life and all the testimonies in Congress that I’ve heard, I absolutely think that they (aliens) have been here and they are here. And who …

Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga, Manoj Bajpayee’s Governor… 9 films releasing this Friday, will it be too much?

Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga, Manoj Bajpayee’s Governor… 9 films releasing this Friday, will it be too much?

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This Friday, June 12, is going to witness something that happens very rarely in the Indian film industry- not one, not two- nine films are releasing, all in cinemas, creating an unusually crowded marketplace. Stills from Main Vaapas Aaunga, Governor. The line-up cuts across languages and genres, ranging from a partition drama like Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga, to even a Steven Spielberg film, Disclosure Day! The exact list is: Manoj Bajpayee’s Governor, director Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga, Kangana Ranaut’s Bharat Bhhagya Vidhaata, Vikram Bhatt’s Haunted 3D, The Narmada Story, Heer Sara, and the Hollywood films Scary Movie, Disclosure Day and Backrooms. Producer Anand Pandit, who is backing Haunted, is unperturbed, “Achha hai na! Itne zyaada log theatre jaayenge na. It’s the mega films which need to earn ₹300 crores and upwards, who have issues with clashes. But the films which are smaller, they are not affected. The number of screens we have got for our film is enough.” Trade analyst Taran Adarsh, however, believes the industry needs better planning. “No one wants to …

Steven Spielberg’s Alien Visions | Entertainment News

Steven Spielberg’s Alien Visions | Entertainment News

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Like many great directors, Steven Spielberg has something of an allergy to sequels. Among his 35 features, the moviemaker has made a lone direct sequel—1997’s “The Lost World: Jurassic Park”—and directed multiple films in just a single franchise, the Indiana Jones series, which, after “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981), begat three Spielberg-directed entries. An image from ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind.’ In modern Hollywood, Mr. Spielberg’s reticence counts as remarkable restraint, but it disguises the fact that, for nearly 50 years, he has been tending to what is a series of films in all but name. Call it his extraterrestrial trio: Starting with “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977) and continuing with “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) and “War of the Worlds” (2005), Mr. Spielberg has pursued his abiding interest in the potential consequences of civilization’s contact with life from other worlds. Together, the films form a rich, sometimes contradictory but clearly distinct body of work within Mr. Spielberg’s canon. The trio will become a quartet with the release of his latest alien …