STEVEN SPIELBERG

Be on the lookout for these new releases and events in the coming months.

One of the best movies of the year is a deeply personal project from one of our all-time best filmmakers.

Steven Spielberg’s autobiographical coming-of-age drama “The Fabelmans” won the Toronto International Film Festival’s top prize, the People’s Choice Award, solidifying its early status as Academy Awards frontrunner.

The first fully reopened edition of TIFF concludes this weekend. But with a film industry still reeling from box office declines and changing audience habits, the award season remains in flux.

Ferocious feminism and film love were two overriding themes at the first in-person edition of Toronto International Film Festival since the coronavirus pandemic hit

Steven Spielberg premiered his much-anticipated “The Fabelmans” to thunderous applause at the Toronto International Film Festival, debuting his most autobiographical film and one the 75-year-old filmmaker said he’s been building toward his whole life

Steven Spielberg premiered his much-anticipated “The Fabelmans” to thunderous applause at the Toronto International Film Festival, debuting his most autobiographical film and one the 75-year-old filmmaker said he’s been building toward his whole life.

An emotional Harrison Ford has unveiled a trailer for the fifth Indiana Jones film, saying this one will be his last.

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Little Big Town and Marcus Mumford, “The Handmaid’s Tale” returns with high stakes for the future of Gilead, and twin brothers go to their mother’s house for a stay but find something is off about her in the film “Goodnight Mommy.”.

A-list celebrities have paid multi-billion-dollar divorce settlements and tens of millions of dollars in legal bills

When the 47th Toronto International Film Festival unfolds beginning Thursday, it will follow two editions that were much diminished by the pandemic.

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” swings back on top of the box office during a holiday weekend where American theaters aimed to lure moviegoers with discounted $3 tickets.

Insight Editions releases a special anniversary salute to 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' with never-seen images and interviews in a new visual history.

A rundown of notable films coming out this fall, which range from Disney+'s “Pinocchio” adaptation to Ana de Armas playing Marilyn Monroe in the Netflix film “Blonde.”.

For the first time in three years, the fall movie industrial complex is lurching back into high gear.

Bob Rafelson, a co-creator of “The Monkees” who became an influential figure in the New Hollywood era of the 1970s, has died.

Steven Spielberg is bringing his highly personal film “The Fabelmans” to the Toronto International Film Festival this fall.

For centuries, mysterious blocks of beeswax and Chinese porcelain have washed up on the Oregon coast, leading to legends of pirates, treasure, and a sunken Spanish galleon. It became known as the Beeswax Wreck, and it inspired centuries of treasure hunters—and maybe even Steven Spielberg, as he created The Goonies. Now, researchers have found nearly 330-year-old timbers from the ship in a hard-to-access cave. This is the story of how a team of volunteer archeologists are working to solve one of the most enduring mysteries of the Pacific Northwest, using old-school detective skills and one well-timed natural disaster.

Journalist Ken Auletta writes about the Hollywood power broker and his fall after allegations of serial sexual abuse exposed during the #MeToo movement led to his conviction and imprisonment.

The cherished family-friendly movie we know and love started life as something much darker

Steven Spielberg, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Daisy Ridley, Yo-Yo Ma, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and a full house turn out to celebrate the storied composer at 90.

After more than six decades of making bicycles soar, sending swimmers panicking and other spellbinding close encounters, John Williams is putting the final notes on what may be his last film score.

The 90-year-old composer is being honored June 23 at the Kennedy Center with a National Symphony Orchestra birthday bash featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Steven Spielberg and Anne-Sophie Mutter.

Steven Spielberg’s film predicted how having more convenience would mean sacrificing personal freedom.

“E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,” which hit theaters 40 years ago this month, was more than a hit. It was a bona fide phenomenon.

The award-winning actress won an Oscar for her role in the 1961 film and laughingly recalled her inaccurate prediction.

“Jurassic World: Dominion” took a mighty bite out of the box office with $143.4 million in North American ticket sales according to studio estimates Sunday.

Brian Selznick’s next book was inspired in part by a famous friend, Steven Spielberg.

Brad Johnson, who jumped from rodeo cowboy to portraying the Marlboro Man in cigarette spots and film and TV roles including Steven Spielberg’s “Always” and “Melrose Place,” has died. Johnson died Feb. 18 in Fort Worth, Texas, of complications from COVID-19, his agent, Linda McAlister, said Saturday. Johnson played opposite Holly Hunter in 1989′s “Always,” a remake of a 1943 film (“A Guy Named Joe”) about firefighting pilots. His work as an actor and as a Marlboro Man — one of a succession used by the brand — brought Johnson and his wife, Laurie, to California. They eventually moved their family to a ranch in New Mexico and the Colorado mountains before settling in north Texas.

Brad Johnson, a movie and TV actor who portrayed the Marlboro Man in ads, has died.

Brad Johnson, who jumped from rodeo cowboy to portraying the Marlboro Man in cigarette spots and film and TV roles including Steven Spielberg’s “Always” and “Melrose Place,” has died. Johnson died Feb. 18 in Fort Worth, Texas, of complications from COVID-19, his agent, Linda McAlister, said Saturday. Johnson played opposite Holly Hunter in 1989’s “Always,” a remake of a 1943 film (“A Guy Named Joe”) about firefighting pilots.

With London’s stages closed for much of the pandemic, Mark Rylance — one of the theater’s most soulful actors — made six films.

Fresh off her breakthrough role in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story,” Rachel Zegler will star in Lionsgate’s planned “Hunger Games” prequel.

Tom Cruise got his first $100 million opening weekend with “Top Gun: Maverick.”.

Billionaire Moshe Kantor has severed his longstanding ties to Tel Aviv University — joining a growing list of Russian Jewish oligarchs who have scaled back their philanthropic activities after coming under international sanctions for their ties to President Vladimir Putin.

The group of eight celebrities, which includes Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, and Rihanna, is collectively worth $15.6 billion.

Classic film lovers know the importance of a grand entrance and the folks at Turner Classic Movies are pulling out all the stops for the return of the TCM Classic Film Festival this week in Hollywood. After two years of virtual editions because of the pandemic, the festival kicks off Thursday with the help of Steven Spielberg, who will be on hand to celebrate the 40th anniversary of “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.”

“The original is a masterpiece … but it’s also a bit of a tough watch today.”

Jane Campion has won the best director Oscar for “The Power of the Dog.”.

Ariana DeBose lived up to Oscar predictions and followed the path of her “West Side Story” predecessor Rita Moreno.

DeBose is the first openly queer woman of color to win an Oscar for her acting.

A slate of pieces about some of this year’s nominated films and the artists behind them.

The unlikely Oscar contender “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom” recently became the first film from the small Asian nation of Bhutan to be nominated for best international film.

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

The Academy Awards have always loved a comeback story.

“West Side Story” star Rachel Zegler may get her Oscars moment after all.

The stage musical about the making of the classic film “Jaws” has speared its leading man — Jarrod Spector.

The Academy Awards return this Sunday, but they face a battle to raise their viewing figures.

“CODA” has won the top prize at the Producers Guild Awards, giving momentum to the possibility that the small film could have a big night at next week’s Oscars.

What's going to win best picture at the 94th Academy Awards.

Rita Moreno told her “Enjoy it, honey!”.

Sci-fi epic “Dune” has won five prizes and dark Western “The Power of the Dog” has been named best film at the British Academy Film Awards.

From Bradley Cooper to Steven Spielberg, some of Hollywood’s brightest stars came together to relax and sip wine in a fancy ballroom where everyone ended up walking away a winner at the American Film Institute Awards on Friday.

The Oscar race may be heating up, but you wouldn’t know it to peek in on the nominees luncheon Monday in Los Angeles.

“Drive My Car” is a three-hour Japanese drama in which the opening credits don’t even arrive until 40 minutes in.

This week’s new entertainment releases include an album and companion book by Dolly Parton, the comedy-thriller “Fresh” starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Roger Allam playing a French crime-buster in “Murder in Provence.”.

Only seven women have ever been nominated for best director in Oscars history, and as of last year, two have won.

The 94th Oscar nominations were full of surprises in both satisfying and disappointing ways, but when there are only five nominees in most categories, it’s almost guaranteed that a few favorites will miss the cut.

Sci-fi epic blockbuster “Dune” and Jane Campion’s dark Western “The Power Of The Dog” lead the nominations for this year’s British Academy Film Awards, with Benedict Cumberbatch, Leonardo DiCaprio and Lady Gaga among those up for acting awards.

Pfizer's chief executive, Albert Bourla, has been awarded the prestigious Genesis Prize for his efforts in leading the development of a COVID-19 vaccine.

George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy, stewards of the Star Wars universe and numerous other notable motion pictures, are being honored by the Producers Guild of America for their contributions to the film industry.

Will Smith, Lady Gaga and Ben Affleck landed individual nominations for the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, while the casts of “Belfast” and “CODA” were among those nominated for the guild’s top award, best ensemble.

Rachel Zegler, Steven Spielberg’s Maria in “West Side Story,” has won her first Golden Globe. “West Side Story,” which was partially filmed in Paterson and Newark, also won the Golden Globe for best motion picture musical or comedy. And Zegler’s co-star Ariana DeBose, who plays Anita, won the Golden Globe for best supporting actress. She had a voice.”On Twitter Sunday, the actor made an observation about the date she won the Golden Globe. and i just won a golden globe for that same performance, on 1/9/22.

Sasha Spielberg is known for her roles in movies like "Terminal," and Harry McNally works as a musician and restaurant manager.

Hollywood closed out 2021 with more fireworks at the box office for “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which topped all films for the third straight week and already charts among the highest grossing films domestically.

Never underestimate your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, even with a mutating virus afoot.

The first proper footage from the eagerly-awaited "Halo" TV series has arrived, the live-action adaptation of the famous first-person shooter Xbox games.

For the first time since the pandemic began, the box office is booming.

In revising the musical drama for modern sensibilities, Spielberg makes misguided additions and removes much of what’s best.

If 2020 was a pandemic-induced pause, 2021 was when things started up again, albeit slowly and timidly.

Despite critical acclaim and two years-worth of anticipation, Steven Spielberg’s lavish “West Side Story” revival made little noise at the box office.

Steven Spielberg creates an authentic, yet true to form remake of the American theater classic "West Side Story."

Sandra Bullock and a remake of a classic musical return to screens in highly anticipated films.

The film is a genuinely thoughtful update on a classic.

Get your tickets on Fandango, and enjoy Steven Spielberg’s reinvigoration of this beloved Broadway musical. West Side Story follows a love story and feud between two conflicting street gangs. Where to watch:The 2021 film adaptation of West Side Story is now playing in theaters. Find your West Side Story tickets today. West Side Story is produced and directed by Steven Spielberg from a script by Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Tony Kushner (Lincoln).

It's never easy to define a year in pop culture, especially in a rollercoaster year like 2021, when we were up and down again, and again, and again.

The American Film Institute lined up behind many of the year’s end-of-year Oscar contenders, naming Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story,” Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog” and Adam McKay’s “Don’t Look Up” among the year’s 10 best films.

Steven Spielberg's acclaimed 'West Side Story' remake won't screen in several Gulf nations after Disney reportedly refused to make censors' edits.

Leftovers were on the menu for moviegoers in North America this weekend.

“Something’s Coming: West Side Story – A Special Edition of 20/20.” airs tonight at 7pm on ABC. Watch this special ABC News event for free with a FuboTV subscription. Where to watchYou can stream “Something’s Coming: West Side Story.” for free when you register for FuboTV (7-day free trial). Click here to get started, and tune in tonight at 7pm to watch ABC’s “Something’s Coming: West Side Story – A Special Edition of 20/20.”About the special, from ABC:ABC News presents a one-hour primetime event that goes behind-the-scenes of the upcoming film adaptation of “West Side Story” and features a new interview with director Steven Spielberg. “Something’s Coming: West Side Story – A Special Edition of 20/20″ airs Sunday, Dec. 5 (7:00 – 8:00 p.m. EST), on ABC.

A World War II veteran who was the last surviving officer of “Easy Company,” which inspired the HBO miniseries and book “Band of Brothers,” has died.

The New York Film Critics Circle on Friday named “Drive My Car,” Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s three-hour emotional epic and Haruki Murakami’s short story adaptation, the best film of the year.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza” has been named the best film of the year by the National Board of Review.

The award-winning actress won an Oscar for her role in the 1961 film and laughingly recalled her inaccurate prediction.

The 89-year-old tells Bill Whitaker about her longevity in show business and the obstacles she has overcome as she gets set to debut in Steven Spielberg's adaptation of "West Side Story." See their interviews, Sunday on 60 Minutes.

Netflix’s new “Attack of the Hollywood Cliches” spotlights how a in-joke effect ended up in hundreds of films, including “Star Wars” and “Toy Story.”

From the return of James Bond and "Top Gun," to the sci-fi epic "Dune" and the musical remake of "West Side Story," Hollywood is aiming big this fall. Check out our list of coming attractions.

Like it or not, the way we work has already evolved.

Amblin Partners, which is behind Spielberg's iconic films, has produced countless movies – some of which have already gone to Netflix.

Mark York, the actor best known for playing Billy Merchant in “The Office,” has died. He was 55.

Amy Irving &Steven SpielbergThe marriage lasted only four years but produced one of the largest settlements in Hollywood, reported at being as much as $100 million. ron galella via getty images

In an innovative attempt to harness the artificial intelligence technologies of the present and the future to keep alive the stories of the past, Holocaust survivors may be the first people ever to be able to continue carrying on conversations (virtually, at least) even after their deaths. Heather Maio had worked for years on Holocaust-related exhibits and knew that "Schindler's List" director Steven Spielberg had created the Shoah Foundation to record the testimonies of thousands of Holocaust survivors. Kor died last summer, but using the Shoah foundation's technology, Stahl was able to conduct another 60 Minutes interview with Kor's digital image. "He had a gorgeous face, a movie star face, and very pleasant, actually," Kors' digital image told Stahl. Gutter's digital image replied.

US director Steven Spielberg poses during a photocall for his film 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' at the 61st Cannes International Film Festival on May 18, 2008 in Cannes, southern France. Indiana Jones' iconic bullwhip will no longer be in the hands of director Steven Spielberg. On Wednesday, Variety reported that Spielberg will not direct the fifth movie in the Indiana Jones franchise and director James Mangold ("Ford v. Ferrari") is now in talks to take the helm. Spielberg has directed every Indiana Jones film since the first, "Raiders of the Lost Ark," which premiered in 1981. It's likely the film could see another delay now that Spielberg is out as director.

Steven Spielberg arrives at the premiere of 'Ready Player One' held at Dolby Theatre on March 26, 2018 in Hollywood, CaliforniaSome of the best-known Silicon Valley investors and top names in Hollywood are behind the nonprofit group that launched the app that broke down during the Iowa caucus Monday night. Iowa Democrats were using an app developed by Shadow, a progressive start-up managed by a three-year-old nonprofit called Acronym. That funding is going toward "advancing progressive causes through innovative communications, advertising and organizing programs," Acronym says on its site. In addition to Shadow, Acronym is an investor in a digital news organization called Courier Newsroom and digital strategy firm Lockwood Strategy. Fourteen investors have each contributed at least $100,000 to Pacronym, all between October and December.

Kaffaga, executor for the estate of her mother Elaine Steinbeck, had alleged that long-running litigation over the author's estate prevented her from making the most of his copyrights at a time when marquee names such as Steven Spielberg and Jennifer Lawrence were interested in bringing masterpieces "The Grapes of Wrath" and "East of Eden" back to the screen. She said the deals instead fell apart over the years.

click to enlarge Universal Pictures"You're going to need a bigger string section. "We have Steven Spielberg's 1975 shark movie to thank for years of irrational fears of fucking sharks lurking in, like, every possible body of water just waiting to gobble our unsuspecting asses up. A sonic pairing with a live symphony orchestra should ease the anxiety a little, right? The film's iconic score from the incomparable John Williams is as much of a character as the toothy animatronic antagonist, Bruce the shark. Skip the beach and feel the terror as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs the entire score in sync with a screening ofGet our top picks for the best events in Detroit every Thursday morning.

There is not another show on television that looks or feels like The Chi on Showtime. The veteran actor plays Otis Douda Perry and had some major shoes to fill when he jumped into the show. There was a reason Otis Perry decided why he did what he needed to do. You see the complexity of the black man in todays era.In addition to his work on The Chi, Cook is also part of the new Steven Spielberg production of West Side Story that will be released in 2020. When Steven Spielberg comes up to you and is like oh my God I love you on The Chi and hes cool with the camera angles and what he wants.

Director J.J. Abrams, a self-described "fanboy" of the Star Wars franchise, got the job to direct "The Force Awakens" with an assist from Steven Spielberg. Bill Whitaker interviewed the director six weeks before the premiere. Watch Whitaker's report on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

Reese Witherspoon and Colin Firth star in new thriller Stars step out for "Devil's Knot" premiere, plus Steven Spielberg presents President Obama with humanity award. Suzanne Marques has those stories and more in today's Eye on Entertainment.

Photos + audio samples of some of the most memorable music by the composer of "Jaws," "Star Wars," and other unforgettable films