May 27th, 2008 · Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull made an estimated $126 million when it debuted over the weekend. One author says there's a method to Spielberg's success: He draws from his own family experiences to create characters that will resonate with audiences.
Feb 13th, 2008 · After months of pressure from Darfur activists, Steven Spielberg has withdrawn from his position as artistic adviser to the Beijing Olympics. Darfur activists are pressuring China because of the Chinese government's strong ties to Khartoum. Sudan is a key oil supplier for China.
Jul 24th, 2007 · As Sudan's largest trading partner, China has become a focal point for Darfur-genocide activism. As fate would have it, Steven Spielberg -- who is consulting on the Beijing Olympics -- may be in a position of extraordinary influence.
Jul 16th, 2007 · Electronic Entertainment Expo is the big annual event for the video game industry. Announcements at the conference included a fitness game for the Nintendo Wii, a redesign for the Sony handheld, and a few leaked details about the upcoming Steven Spielberg video games.
Dec 23rd, 2005 · 'Munich': Spielberg's Most Provocative Film Yet December 23, 2005 · Set after the massacre of 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics, Steven Spielberg's film, Munich, follows a secret Israeli squad assigned to track down and kill the 11 Palestinians suspected of having planned the attack. Critic Kenneth Turan says Spielberg's film is about the "murkiest, most divisive of real world issues."
Jun 29th, 2005 · Spielberg Takes Cruise into 'War of the Worlds' June 29, 2005 · Steven Spielberg takes a new crack at the classic H.G. Wells novel War of the Worlds. Tom Cruise, Tim Robbins and the talented child star Dakota Fanning lead the cast. The film emphasizes the power of evil and highlights the volatile nature of human fear.