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India breathes life into Spielberg's rabbit

India breathes life into Spielberg's rabbit

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

With new funding from India, Oscar winner Steven Spielberg is ready to move ahead with production and we all shall be able to see six-plus foot invisible rabbit Harvey in the near future.

Jurassic World Rebirth Review: Time Pass

Jurassic World Rebirth Review: Time Pass

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

As a nothing-better-to-do weekend watch, Jurassic World Rebirth is fine. But the franchise is losing steam, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Spielberg gets funding from Reliance Entertainment

Spielberg gets funding from Reliance Entertainment

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Reliance Entertainment, a unit of the Anil Ambani-led ADA Group, is expected to give $ 200 million to Hollywood director Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks Studios, a deal which will extend a new financial lease of life to the struggling California-based film company.

Austrian GP: Norris survives Piastri charge to revive title bid

Austrian GP: Norris survives Piastri charge to revive title bid

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Lando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix and revived his Formula One title bid after fending off championship-leading McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri under race-long pressure on Sunday.

Spielberg quits as Olympics adviser

Spielberg quits as Olympics adviser

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

The Oscar-winning film director withdrew as an artistic adviser to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing over China's policy on the conflict in Sudan's Darfur region.

Spielberg, Paramount Pictures may part ways

Spielberg, Paramount Pictures may part ways

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

Big egos often collide in Hollywood. In this case, noted film director and producer Steven Spielberg has butted heads with the chief of Viacom which owns Paramount Pictures.

Spielberg's Lincoln film!

Spielberg's Lincoln film!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

Where is the Spielberg touch?

Where is the Spielberg touch?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

To be hugged by Steven Spielberg

To be hugged by Steven Spielberg

Rediff.com20 Jun 2004

Loan deal for Spielberg is near

Loan deal for Spielberg is near

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

The credit crunch means that even a superstar director has to accept some pretty stiff financial terms.

Anil Ambani, Spielberg close to deal: WSJ

Anil Ambani, Spielberg close to deal: WSJ

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

Superstar Hollwyood director Steven Spielberg and Anil Ambani are about to sign a deal that will see the ADA Group bankroll Spielberg's DreamWorks SKG with between $500 million to $600 million, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Spielberg to direct first Tintin flick

Spielberg to direct first Tintin flick

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Steven Spielberg is set to direct the first film in an upcoming Tintin trilogy.

Shalini's in Spielberg's race

Shalini's in Spielberg's race

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Shalini Kantayya, 30, is a director making waves in a competition that could get her a $1 million directing deal with DreamWorks.

Shabana Azmi to work with Spielberg!

Shabana Azmi to work with Spielberg!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

After Dimple Kapadia was signed on by Christopher Nolan, Shabana Azmi has landed a role in a Steven Spielberg web series.

PIX: Bachchans, Hrithik,  Sridevi party with Steven Spielberg

PIX: Bachchans, Hrithik, Sridevi party with Steven Spielberg

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Mumbai's swish set and Bollywood A-listers attended Anil Ambani's bash for Steven Spielberg.

Reliance-Spielberg's DreamWorks announce 3 films

Reliance-Spielberg's DreamWorks announce 3 films

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

The names of the three projects are -- 'Pirate Latitudes', 'I am Number 4' and 'Harvey'.

How Steven Spielberg made his Indian fan's day

How Steven Spielberg made his Indian fan's day

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The veteran filmmaker saw a short film made by Bangalore-based Krishna Bala Shenoi on Chicago Sun-Times and promptly wrote a letter, appreciating the teenager's impressive work.

Why Do We Believe Israel, And Not Iran?

Why Do We Believe Israel, And Not Iran?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

At the end of the day, for many worldwide, the ongoing mutual attacks between Israel and Iran would seem a contest devoid of any moral high ground and only a bout between two ordinary adversaries, one that nevertheless risks spinning out of control into a larger conflagration, notes Shyam G Menon.

Spielberg's company approaches Eros for stake sale

Spielberg's company approaches Eros for stake sale

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

In an interview to The Times on Friday, Chief executive of Eros International Kishore Lulla revealed that he was recently approached by a banker to know whether he would consider buying a stake in Steven Spielberg's Dreamworks studio. Noting that the plans are for organic growth, the daily said while Lulla may want to build a studio on the Hollywood model, he is worried about making the investment.

Spielberg meets UN to discuss 2008 Olympics

Spielberg meets UN to discuss 2008 Olympics

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

The director was seen in a relaxed mood after a 45-minute meeting over the Sudan's Darfur conflict, with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon at the United Nations Headquarters.

Microsoft unveils Xbox One with Spielberg

Microsoft unveils Xbox One with Spielberg

Rediff.com22 May 2013

It's the first new gaming console in eight years.

Reliance Entertainment, Spielberg deal completed

Reliance Entertainment, Spielberg deal completed

Rediff.com20 Sep 2008

Anil Ambani group's Reliance Entertainment and DreamWorks SKG of acclaimed director Steven Spielberg have completed the much-talked about deal for jointly making Hollywood films.

Spielberg, Anil Ambani sign $1.2-bn movie deal

Spielberg, Anil Ambani sign $1.2-bn movie deal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

The director leaves Viacom's Paramount studio for a $1.2 billion deal to launch his own filmmaking company with the India entertainment group.

Anil Ambani, Spielberg join hands to form Amblin Partners

Anil Ambani, Spielberg join hands to form Amblin Partners

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Participant Media led by Jeff Skoll and Entertainment One, a leading US-based media company, are also part of the joint venture.

Anil Ambani group, Spielberg ink $825 mn deal

Anil Ambani group, Spielberg ink $825 mn deal

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

Anil Ambani's Reliance ADA Group formalised its association with DreamWorks Studios promoted by Hollywood director Steven Spielberg and his partner Stacey Snider.

Spielberg's War of the Worlds

Spielberg's War of the Worlds

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

Spielberg's Geisha ready to roll

Spielberg's Geisha ready to roll

Rediff.com14 Sep 2004

Ready Player One Review: Spielberg's love song is a thumping joyride

Ready Player One Review: Spielberg's love song is a thumping joyride

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

In Ready Player One, Steven Spielberg returns to an arena he predominantly parented with the optimism of a kid who hasn't forgotten what it's like to be an audience, notes Sukanya Verma.

Spielberg to remake The Party

Spielberg to remake The Party

Rediff.com25 Jan 2003

How Steven Spielberg's War Horse came about

How Steven Spielberg's War Horse came about

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

The ace filmmaker talks about his new film War Horse.

PIX: Steven Spielberg floors Big B and Bollywood

PIX: Steven Spielberg floors Big B and Bollywood

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

The award-winning filmmaker is on a two-day trip to India.

Oscar buzz for Spielberg-Reliance combo The Help

Oscar buzz for Spielberg-Reliance combo The Help

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Even if The Help flops abroad, it will surely be a profitable film because of its (comparatively speaking) low cost and a solid run in America and Canada.

Obama, Julia Roberts, Spielberg to attend Krishna's reception

Obama, Julia Roberts, Spielberg to attend Krishna's reception

Rediff.com3 Jun 2010

Actress Julia Roberts and director Steven Spielberg would be among the chosen few who will grace a gala reception in honour of External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and the Indian delegation in Washington on Thursday evening.

My Favourite Oscar Moment

My Favourite Oscar Moment

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The balance was so perfect in that moment, the irony so rich. Those who cheered on Elia Kazan were cheering on the one quality that made him such a singular artist: He was his own man and not susceptible to groupthink. Those who protested Kazan's presence were protesting that very quality: They were saying that he was too much of an outlier, a wolf in a radical's clothing. Sreehari Nair captures his Kodak moment at the Oscars.

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Sean Baker broke a record by winning four Oscars just himself for Anora: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing and Best Original Screenplay.

Juhi Chawla set to make Hollywood debut with Spielberg film

Juhi Chawla set to make Hollywood debut with Spielberg film

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Get your daily lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood.

First Look: Trailer of Steven Spielberg's Tintin is out!

First Look: Trailer of Steven Spielberg's Tintin is out!

Rediff.com19 May 2011

The trailer looks like a surreal middle ground that looks lush and beautiful.

ADAG, Spielberg plan $300mn movie on Martin Luther

ADAG, Spielberg plan $300mn movie on Martin Luther

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Budget to match that of smash-hit sci-fi Avatar, the most expensive movie made till date.