Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Born: December 18, 1946
in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Steven Allan Spielberg (born December 18, 1946) is an American film director, writer and producer. A major figure of the New Hollywood era and pioneer of the modern blockbuster, he is the most commercially successful director of all time. Spielberg is the recipient of various accolades, including three Academy Awards, a Kennedy Center honor, four Directors Guild of America Awards, two BAFTA Awards, a Cecil B. DeMille Award and an AFI Life Achievement Award. Seven of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant".

Spielberg was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. He moved to California and studied film in college. After directing several episodes for television including Night Gallery and Columbo, he directed the television film Duel (1971) which gained acclaim from critics and audiences. He made his directorial film debut with The Sugarland Express (1974), and became a household name with the 1975 summer blockbuster Jaws. He then directed huge box office successes Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) and the Indiana Jones original trilogy (1981-89). Spielberg subsequently explored drama in the acclaimed The Color Purple (1985) and Empire of the Sun (1987).

After a brief hiatus, Spielberg directed the science fiction thriller Jurassic Park (1993), the highest-grossing film ever at the time, and the Holocaust drama Schindler's List (1993), which has often been listed as one of the greatest films ever made. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for the latter and for the 1998 World War II epic Saving Private Ryan. Spielberg continued in the 2000s with science fiction films A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), Minority Report (2002) and War of the Worlds (2005). He also directed the adventure films The Adventures of Tintin (2011) and Ready Player One (2018); the historical dramas Amistad (1997), Munich (2005), War Horse (2011), Lincoln (2012), Bridge of Spies (2015) and The Post (2017); the musical West Side Story (2021); and the semi-autobiographical drama The Fabelmans (2022). He has been a producer on several successful films, including Poltergeist (1982), Gremlins (1984), Back to the Future (1985) and Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) as well as the miniseries Band of Brothers (2001).

Spielberg co-founded Amblin Entertainment and DreamWorks, and has served as a producer for many successful films and television series. He is also known for his long collaboration with the composer John Williams, with whom he has worked for all but five of his feature films. Several of Spielberg's works are among the highest-grossing and greatest films all time. Premiere ranked him first place in the list of 100 Most Powerful People in Movies in 2003. In 2013, Time listed him as one of the 100 most influential people.

Movies for Steven Spielberg...

Title: Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
Character: Self - Director (archive footage)
Released: March 17, 2024
Type: TV
Discover the untold story of the toxic and abusive environment inside '90s kids' TV. Hear harrowing accounts from former child stars and crew who probe the balance of power in the industry and reveal an era that inflicted lasting wounds still felt today.
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The Bloody Hundredth
Title: The Bloody Hundredth
Character: Self - Filmmaker
Released: March 14, 2024
Type: Movie
Meet the real-life airmen who inspired Masters of the Air as they share the harrowing and transformative events of the 100th Bomb Group.
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AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special
Title: AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 30, 2023
Type: Movie
TCM host Ben Mankiewicz hosts this 50th anniversary special, with archival footage from 50 years of tributes to various legends in film by the American Film Institute, which began its awards in 1973.
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Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
Title: Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
Character: Self
Released: December 28, 2023
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes look into the making of the new feature film “The Color Purple,” and the impact the story has had on our culture. Oprah Winfrey takes viewers inside the four-decade phenomenon, exploring the importance of the novel, films and musical, and the ever-evolving conversation around this seminal work.
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Martin Scorsese, l'Italo-Américain
Title: Martin Scorsese, l'Italo-Américain
Character: Self
Released: December 8, 2023
Type: Movie
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Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
Title: Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
Character: Self
Released: December 1, 2023
Type: Movie
An in-depth look at an incredible moment in film history when Steven Spielberg and George Lucas assembled an amazing creative team to collaborate on another cinematic benchmark featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with Spielberg, Lucas, Harrison Ford, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, James Mangold, and many others as well.
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'Saving Private Ryan': Boot Camp
Title: 'Saving Private Ryan': Boot Camp
Character: Self
Released: November 19, 2023
Type: Movie
A look into the pre-production boot camp actors endured before filming "Saving Private Ryan."
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Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
Title: Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
Character: Self
Released: November 12, 2023
Type: Movie
Rob Reiner profiles Albert Brooks, comedic legend, acclaimed filmmaker, talented character actor and a lifelong friend, who Reiner first met in their high school drama club.
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The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Title: The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Character: Self
Released: August 29, 2023
Type: Movie
Join the adventure with the cast and crew, showcasing new characters, stunts, music, locations, production design, and visual effects in five chapters that chart the making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
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The Moviemakers: Spielberg
Title: The Moviemakers: Spielberg
Released: May 1, 2023
Type: Movie
"With over 50 years in the industry, not many filmmakers can boast the longevity and influence of Steven Spielberg, whose journey from the suburbs of Arizona to the spotlight of Hollywood is one of the greatest stories ever told. From the birth of the blockbuster era in the 1970s, through the emergence of visual effects in the 1990s, and even today, in a cinematic world dominated by superheroes and streaming services, Spielberg has left fingerprints across film history. With so many citing his movies as influences, whether they're in the audience, or pursuing their own journey into film, his impact on cinema is unmatched. The influence of Spielberg stems from his ability to span genres and generations, from E.T. to Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan to Ready Player One, telling the stories of ordinary people dealing with extraordinary circumstances. But his own journey from growing up in post-war America to changing cinema forever might just be his most extraordinary tale."
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Où est parti E.T. ? L'Enfance selon Spielberg
Title: Où est parti E.T. ? L'Enfance selon Spielberg
Character: Himself (archive)
Released: February 17, 2023
Type: Movie
How to grow up without betraying the child within us? In 1982, with "E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial", Steven Spielberg revolutionised popular film by creating a blockbuster about childhood. Forty years later, this universal story, filmed through a child's eyes, continues to inspire a generation who grew up enchanted by the film.
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The Fabelmans: A Family in Film
Title: The Fabelmans: A Family in Film
Character: Self
Released: February 14, 2023
Type: Movie
A fascinating behind-the-scenes special about Steven Spielberg's "The Fabelmans."
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STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Title: STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: January 20, 2023
Type: Movie
A short kid from a Canadian army base becomes the international pop culture darling of the 1980s—only to find the course of his life altered by a stunning diagnosis. What happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease?
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Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America
Title: Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America
Character: Self
Released: October 20, 2022
Type: Movie
To mark the recent thirtieth anniversary of Sergio Leone’s death, this documentary sets out to pay tribute to one of the great legends of world cinema. The singular artistic vision of Sergio Leone has transcended national borders, creating the Spaghetti Western genre and transforming the international cinematic panorama forever with his innovative stylistic and narrative solutions, which have now become part of the language of the movies. The film, which is enriched with precious archive footage from the Cineteca di Bologna, including rare audio recordings and film clips shot behind the scenes, sees for the first time the direct participation of the Leone family and has interviews both with Leone’s longtime collaborators and with icons of Hollywood who have been profoundly influenced by his work.
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Denzel Washington - Un modèle américain
Title: Denzel Washington - Un modèle américain
Character: Self
Released: October 15, 2022
Type: Movie
In 30 years of a deeply committed career and 50 roles, Denzel Washington, double-Oscar winner, placed the figure of the Black man in all its complexity at the heart of the American paradoxes: from Black activist, rebel soldier to gangster torn between violence and charity. Voted best actor of the 21st century by the New York Times a few months ago, Denzel Washington, 65, has risen to the top of American cinema. As an Actor, director and producer, he has shaken up a "color line" as immutable as it is subtle. Often identified with his characters, he reveals himself to be disconcerting and paradoxical. As if he were holding up a mirror to America in which all of its contradictions and failings were reflected. A documentary that chronicles the extraordinary career of the world-renowned African-American actor.
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Title: Light & Magic
Character: Self - Producer, Writer, Director
Released: July 27, 2022
Type: TV
Granted unparalleled access, Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan takes viewers on an adventure behind the curtains of Industrial Light & Magic, the special visual effects, animation and virtual production division of Lucasfilm. Learn what inspired some of the most legendary filmmakers in Hollywood history, and follow their stories from their earliest personal films to bringing George Lucas’ vision to life.
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The Stories of West Side Story
Title: The Stories of West Side Story
Character: Self
Released: March 2, 2022
Type: Movie
Rejoice in the astonishing all-new footage of Spielberg at work in documentary filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau’s revealing The Stories of West Side Story. Composed of Opening, Prologue, Sharks & Jets, Dance at the Gym, The Romance, America, Gee, Officer Krupke, Cool, From Quintet to the Rumble, I Feel Pretty, Somewhere, Finale, and Tribute.
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Something's Coming: West Side Story
Title: Something's Coming: West Side Story
Character: Self
Released: December 5, 2021
Type: Movie
Incredible video behind-the-scenes with the stars, Steven Spielberg, and see one of the last interviews with the legendary Stephen Sondheim.
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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
Title: Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
Character: Self
Released: June 18, 2021
Type: Movie
Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. Over a seventy year career, she has paved the way for Hispanic-American performers by refusing to be pigeonholed into one-dimensional stereotypes.
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Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
Title: Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
Character: Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Released: May 7, 2021
Type: Movie
Hawaii, May 1977. After the success of Star Wars, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg meet to find a new project to work on together, the former as producer, the latter as director. The story of how the charismatic archaeologist Indiana Jones was born and how his first adventure, released in 1981, triumphed at box offices around the world.
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I Am Alfred Hitchcock
Title: I Am Alfred Hitchcock
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 2, 2021
Type: Movie
Interviews and archival footage weave together to tell the story of the Master of Suspense, one of the most influential and studied filmmakers in the history of cinema.
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Hannibal Hopkins et Sir Anthony
Title: Hannibal Hopkins et Sir Anthony
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 26, 2021
Type: Movie
Hopkins’ career has spanned several decades, which is why we will also use many interviews that he gave throughout his life, allowing us to put him back into the context of each period and will be helpful in understanding his role in the history of cinema, because he was far from following the trends. He never belonged to any film movement; he is a chameleon that has always preferred natural acting, ‘non-acting’ when method acting was the fashion.
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Title: Challenger: The Final Flight
Character: Self - Director "Close Encounters" (archive footage)
Released: September 16, 2020
Type: TV
Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.
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Title: The Drew Barrymore Show
Character: Self
Released: September 14, 2020
Type: TV
Drew Barrymore presents human-interest stories, celebrity guests, lifestyle segments and field pieces, all driven by her infectious brand of humor and optimism.
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Title: Reunited Apart
Character: Self
Released: April 27, 2020
Type: TV
Josh Gad reunites the cast and crews of various classic movies, and discusses the the films in hilarious yet heartfelt conversations.
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Title: Some Good News
Character: Self
Released: March 29, 2020
Type: TV
John Krasinski highlights some good news from around the world.
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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
Title: Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
Character: Self
Released: October 25, 2019
Type: Movie
The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
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Peter Falk Versus Columbo
Title: Peter Falk Versus Columbo
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 31, 2019
Type: Movie
For millions of viewers, Peter Falk is Columbo. Despite playing the quintessential blue-collar TV detective of the '70s and '80s, his early career is rarely explored. Using archive footage, interviews and extracts from his films and the TV show, the documentary pays tribute to the immortal character of Columbo, while shedding light on the actor’s life, one full of twists and turns, ups and downs.
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TVTV: Video Revolutionaries
Title: TVTV: Video Revolutionaries
Character: Self
Released: October 19, 2018
Type: Movie
A documentary about Top Value Television (TVTV), a band of merry video makers who, from 1972 to 1977, took the then brand-new portable video camera and went out to document the world.
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Trumbull Land
Title: Trumbull Land
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 15, 2018
Type: Movie
Everyone has seen a Trumbull sequence in Stanley Kubrick's "2001 A Space Odyssey", Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner" or Steven Spielberg's "Close Encounters of the Third Kind". Recognized and respected SFX maestro, he has also directed two full-length films which left their mark on sci-fi cinema: "Silent Running" and "Brainstorm". Today, at over 70, Trumbull-the-pioneer continues his quest for innovation and still dreams of a cinema which places spectators into the film. "Trumbull Land" is an immersive portrait of Douglas Trumbull in his studios and a diving headfirst in his cinema.
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Fallen Kingdom: Malcolm's Return
Title: Fallen Kingdom: Malcolm's Return
Character: Self
Released: September 18, 2018
Type: Movie
A favorite character appears to bookend this film.
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Fallen Kingdom: Aboard The Arcadia
Title: Fallen Kingdom: Aboard The Arcadia
Character: Self
Released: September 18, 2018
Type: Movie
Shooting various scenes on-board the ship on a sound- stage, including crafting a key scene that J. A. Bayona believes to be the heart of the movie. It also looks at dinosaur animatronics.
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Title: James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
Released: April 29, 2018
Type: TV
Explore the evolution of sci-fi from its origins as a small genre with a cult following to the blockbuster pop-cultural phenomenon we know today. In each episode, James Cameron introduces one of the “Big Questions” that humankind has contemplated throughout the ages and reaches back into sci-fi’s past to better understand how our favorite films, TV shows, books, and video games were born.
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How Star Wars Was Saved in the Edit
Title: How Star Wars Was Saved in the Edit
Character: Himself (Archive Footage) (Voice)
Released: December 7, 2017
Type: Movie
Joey Scoma demonstrates how Star Wars (1977), a potential disaster in its rough cut, was saved in the editing.
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Spielberg
Title: Spielberg
Character: Self
Released: October 5, 2017
Type: Movie
A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.
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Three Kinds of Close Encounters
Title: Three Kinds of Close Encounters
Character: Self
Released: September 19, 2017
Type: Movie
This new extra begins with a look back at the movie's impact at the time it was made. It goes on to explore filmmaking techniques, the human character drama in the film, crafting key scenes, the film's terrors and tensions, John Williams' score, cast and performances, Spielberg's passion for Arrival, the film's legacy and the spirit it maintains today, and more. Speakers include Spielberg, J.J. Abrams, and Denis Villeneuve.
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The Untameable Kirk Douglas
Title: The Untameable Kirk Douglas
Character: Self - Filmmaker
Released: June 1, 2017
Type: Movie
The story of actor Kirk Douglas, the man and the legend, one of the last stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood. An epic journey through the 20th century and the entire history of Hollywood. A testimony of the huge scope of his life and the scale of the myth. The untameable Kirk Douglas, the ragman's son.
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Five Came Back
Title: Five Came Back
Character: Self
Released: March 31, 2017
Type: Movie
The extraordinary story of how Hollywood changed World War II – and how World War II changed Hollywood, through the interwoven experiences of five legendary filmmakers who went to war to serve their country and bring the truth to the American people: John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra, and George Stevens. Based on Mark Harris’ best-selling book, “Five Came Back: A Story of Hollywood and the Second World War.”
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Title: Five Came Back
Character: Self
Released: March 31, 2017
Type: TV
The extraordinary story of how Hollywood changed World War II – and how World War II changed Hollywood, through the interwoven experiences of five legendary filmmakers who went to war to serve their country and bring the truth to the American people: John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra, and George Stevens. Based on Mark Harris’ best-selling book, “Five Came Back: A Story of Hollywood and the Second World War.”
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Score: A Film Music Documentary
Title: Score: A Film Music Documentary
Character: Self
Released: March 16, 2017
Type: Movie
Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on the overlooked craft of film composing, gathering many of the art form’s most influential practitioners, from Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman to Quincy Jones and Randy Newman, to uncover their creative process. Tracing key developments in the evolution of music in film, and exploring some of cinema’s most iconic soundtracks, 'Score' is an aural valentine for film lovers.
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Mifune: The Last Samurai
Title: Mifune: The Last Samurai
Character: Self - Filmmaker
Released: December 2, 2016
Type: Movie
An account of the life and work of legendary Japanese actor Toshirō Mifune (1920-97), the most prominent actor of the Golden Age of Japanese cinema.
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Video Games: The New Masters of the World
Title: Video Games: The New Masters of the World
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 15, 2016
Type: Movie
In thirty years, the video game has conquered an increasingly wide audience. Drawing on the recent work of economists, sociologists, experts and interviewing major players in this field, this investigation unravels the overwhelming domination of this new mass media.
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Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book
Title: Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book
Character: Self
Released: September 4, 2016
Type: Movie
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth, film and television personalities take turns championing their favourite of Dahl's 10 best-selling children’s books, culminating in a nationwide vote. Rik Mayall reads from George’s Marvellous Medicine.
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De Palma
Title: De Palma
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: June 10, 2016
Type: Movie
An intimate conversation between filmmakers, chronicling De Palma’s 55-year career, his life, and his filmmaking process, with revealing anecdotes and, of course, a wealth of film clips.
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Mike Nichols: An American Master
Title: Mike Nichols: An American Master
Character: Self
Released: January 29, 2016
Type: Movie
With charm and wit, Nichols discusses his life and 50-year career as a performer and director.
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Back in Time
Title: Back in Time
Character: Self
Released: October 20, 2015
Type: Movie
Cast, crew and fans explore the 'Back to the Future' time-travel trilogy's resonance throughout our culture—30 years after Marty McFly went back in time.
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Everything Is Copy
Title: Everything Is Copy
Character: Self
Released: September 29, 2015
Type: Movie
A candid portrait of writer/director Nora Ephron, directed by her son, journalist Jacob Bernstein.
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Title: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Released: September 8, 2015
Type: TV
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch
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Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
Title: Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
Character: Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Released: December 12, 2014
Type: Movie
The extraordinary life of Orson Welles (1915-85), an enigma of Hollywood, an irreducible independent creator: a musical prodigy, an excellent painter, a master of theater and radio, a modern Shakespeare, a magician who was always searching for a new trick to surprise his audience, a romantic and legendary figure who lived only for cinema.
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The Concert for Valor
Title: The Concert for Valor
Character: Self
Released: November 11, 2014
Type: Movie
A live HBO concert honoring United States veterans in Washington DC.
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Kubrick Remembered
Title: Kubrick Remembered
Character: Self
Released: November 4, 2014
Type: Movie
An 83-minute candid look into the life of Kubrick, including interviews with his widow, family, coworkers and actors, and featuring a tour of the Archive in London and an inside look into Kubrick's home.
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From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures
Title: From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures
Character: Self
Released: September 30, 2014
Type: Movie
Chris Walas and Howie Mandel, the voice of Gizmo, describe the laborious development of Gizmo and the Gremlins and the painstaking work required to bring them to life in the pre-digital age.
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Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins
Title: Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins
Character: Self
Released: September 30, 2014
Type: Movie
This new retrospective features new interviews with director Joe Dante, star Zach Galligan, writer Chris Columbus, executive producers Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall and producer Michael Finnell.
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Altman
Title: Altman
Character: Self
Released: August 1, 2014
Type: Movie
Robert Altman's life and career contained multitudes. This father of American independent cinema left an indelible mark, not merely on the evolution of his art form, but also on the western zeitgeist. With its use of rare interviews, representative film clips, archival images, and musings from his family and most recognizable collaborators, Altman is a dynamic and heartfelt mediation on an artist whose expression, passion and appetite knew few bounds.
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And the Oscar Goes To...
Title: And the Oscar Goes To...
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 1, 2014
Type: Movie
The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy itself, which began in 1927 when Louis B. Mayer, then head of MGM, led other prominent members of the industry in forming this professional honorary organization. Two years later the Academy began bestowing awards, which were nicknamed "Oscar," and quickly came to represent the pinnacle of cinematic achievement.
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Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
Title: Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
Character: Self
Released: July 19, 2013
Type: Movie
A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan.
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Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth
Title: Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth
Character: Self
Released: May 13, 2013
Type: Movie
The compelling story of an extraordinary woman's journey from her birth in a paper thin shack in the cotton fields of Georgia to her recognition as a key writer of the twentieth Century.Walker made history as the first black woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for her groundbreaking novel, The Color Purple.
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Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck
Title: Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck
Character: Self
Released: April 28, 2013
Type: Movie
A look at the life and work of legendary film producer Richard D. Zanuck.
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Eastwood Directs: The Untold Story
Title: Eastwood Directs: The Untold Story
Character: Self
Released: April 27, 2013
Type: Movie
With a focus on Clint Eastwood's career as a director, this documentary features movie clips, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with people with whom he has worked, as well as comments from Clint Eastwood himself.
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Milius
Title: Milius
Character: Self
Released: March 9, 2013
Type: Movie
The life story of ‘Zen Anarchist’ filmmaker John Milius, one of the most influential storytellers of his generation.
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Lincoln: An American Journey
Title: Lincoln: An American Journey
Character: Self
Released: January 16, 2013
Type: Movie
Documentary on the making of Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" (2012).
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Stanley Kubrick in Focus
Title: Stanley Kubrick in Focus
Character: Self
Released: November 30, 2012
Type: Movie
Spielberg, Soderbergh, Stone, Friedkin, Scorsese and others tell how Kubrick's directorial style influenced them and how his unique style was developed.
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Inventing David Geffen
Title: Inventing David Geffen
Character: Self
Released: November 19, 2012
Type: Movie
Notoriously press and camera-shy, David Geffen reveals himself for the first time in this unflinching portrait of a complex and compelling man. His far-reaching influence - as an agent and manager, record industry mogul, Hollywood and Broadway producer, and billionaire philanthropist - has helped shape American popular culture for the past four decades. This documentary offers a rare insight into the world of the man responsible for launching the early successes of Joni Mitchell, Tom Cruise, and Guns N’ Roses; co-founded DreamWorks; produced Cats and Dreamgirls; and is one of the largest contributors to the fight against AIDS. (SBS AU) Geffen narrates his unorthodox rise from working class Brooklyn boy to billionaire entertainment power broker in extensive interviews. American Masters explores the highs and the lows in Geffen’s professional and personal life through more than 50 new interviews with his friends, colleagues and clients, as well as other media luminaries. (PBS)
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The 'E.T.' Journals
Title: The 'E.T.' Journals
Character: Self
Released: October 9, 2012
Type: Movie
The following documentary is composed exclusively of original behind-the-scenes footage shot during the production of "E.T." in 1981. It follows the order of the scenes as they appear in the film.
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Jaws: The Restoration
Title: Jaws: The Restoration
Character: Self
Released: October 4, 2012
Type: Movie
A short documentary featurette about the 2012 restoration of Jaws.
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Close Up
Title: Close Up
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 30, 2012
Type: Movie
More than 150 silent short films about singers, actors and directors captured during Press Conferences in Cannes, Venice and Berlin, between 1993 and 2002. Presented the first time in 2012 (ten years after the last shooting) in Napoli Film Festival and in 2013 at the Art Institute of California in Santa Ana. An anthropological experiment on the facial expressions of famous people showing the human being aspect. All original footage from Mel Gibson to Peter Jackson, from George Lucas to Catherine Deneuve, from Michael Douglas to Giancarlo Giannini and many others.
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Casablanca: An Unlikely Classic
Title: Casablanca: An Unlikely Classic
Character: Self
Released: March 27, 2012
Type: Movie
The behind-the-scenes story of how "Casablanca" became an American film classic.
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Title: Honest Trailers
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 13, 2012
Type: TV
Trailers that tell you the TRUTH about your favorite movies and TV shows: Honest Trailers. These are the hilarious trailers the producers don't want you to see...
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Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of
Title: Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2012
Type: Movie
Documentary about the work of film director Michael Curtiz.
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Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Title: Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Character: Self
Released: December 17, 2011
Type: Movie
It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse others since he was five years old. Since that early age, audiences split their sides watching his wacky antics, whilst wannabe comics aspired to his prolific career, from his solo work to his double act with Dean Martin. Indeed, many of his famous fans share stories of affection and admiration for the now 86-year-old performer and filmmaker in Gregg Barson’s documentary. Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld are among those waxing lyrical about Lewis’ particular brand of genius, and his place in the annals of history. Including a cavalcade of hilarious clips from eight decades in the spotlight, Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis examines the icon and his influence, and is essential viewing for aficionados of the man and his legacy.
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Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Title: Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Character: Self
Released: November 27, 2011
Type: Movie
There’s only one person who so accurately personifies movie magic in the history of film, and that man is special effects maestro Ray Harryhausen. Focusing on the man behind the landmark effects on films like Clash Of The Titans, One Million Years B.C., Jason And The Argonauts and many more, this in-depth film features interviews with the great man himself, and with an array of animators and directors influenced by his work including Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, Nick Park, Terry Gilliam, James Cameron and Steven Spielberg. The film also features unseen footage of tests and experiments recently uncovered.
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AFI's Master Class - The Art of Collaboration: Steven Spielberg and John Williams
Title: AFI's Master Class - The Art of Collaboration: Steven Spielberg and John Williams
Released: November 7, 2011
Type: Movie
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg and composer John Williams sit down to discuss their four-decade friendship and working relationship in front of a class at the American Film Institute.
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Hollywood between Paranoia and Sci-Fi: The Power of Myth
Title: Hollywood between Paranoia and Sci-Fi: The Power of Myth
Character: Self
Released: May 6, 2011
Type: Movie
Gives insight into the creators mindset and how they culled from real life events to create some of the biggest sci-fi films of all time.
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Paul
Title: Paul
Character: Self
Released: February 14, 2011
Type: Movie
For the past 60 years, a space-traveling smart-ass named Paul has been locked up in a top-secret military base, advising world leaders about his kind. But when he worries he’s outlived his usefulness and the dissection table is drawing uncomfortably close, Paul escapes on the first RV that passes by his compound in Area 51. Fortunately, it contains the two earthlings who are most likely to rescue and harbor an alien on the run.
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Return to Jurassic Park
Title: Return to Jurassic Park
Character: Self
Released: February 5, 2011
Type: Movie
A multi-part documentary about the making of the Jurassic Park trilogy. Each part walks through the making of part of one of the films, including the hurricane during the shooting of the first film, and how advances in CGI for Jurassic Park helped change the world of special effects forever. All interviews for these retrospective documentaries come with comments from Spielberg, Johnston, Neill, Dern, Goldblum, the effects crews, the child actors, and Peter Stormare. This documentary is broken into six parts: Dawn of a New Era (25 min), Making Prehistory (20 min), The Next Step in Evolution (15 min), Finding the Lost World (28 min), Something Survived (16 min), and The Third Adventure (25 min).
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Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
Title: Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
Character: Self
Released: November 12, 2010
Type: Movie
Leslie Iwerks' documentary takes audiences behind the scenes at ILM with in depth interviews with some of the company's top talent and showcases never before seen footage highlighting many of their pioneering milestones. From creating the first ever computer generated character in a feature film to the latest advancements in visual effects for film franchises like Transformers and Iron Man, ILM has created some of the most memorable movie moments in recent history.
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Tales from the Future
Title: Tales from the Future
Character: Self
Released: October 26, 2010
Type: Movie
Six-part retrospective on the making of "Back to the Future" (and its two sequels) for the film's 25th anniversary.
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Jaws: The Inside Story
Title: Jaws: The Inside Story
Character: Self
Released: June 16, 2010
Type: Movie
Steven Spielberg takes us behind the cameras for the making of a classic movie.
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A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics
Title: A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics
Character: Self
Released: December 20, 2009
Type: Movie
A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics looks at Hollywood’s biggest screen spectaculars from all sides, including the genre’s beginnings, literary adaptations, great epic directors and actors, the challenges of making big-budget movies, classic set-pieces and epic music scores. The special also looks at how the genre fell out of favor with audiences and filmmakers in the ‘70s and ‘80s, only to be reborn with more recent films like Gladiator, and Dances with Wolves trilogy. Throughout, the special is packed with classic scenes and behind-the-scenes images from such films as The Birth of a Nation (1915), Gone With the Wind (1939), Samson & Delilah (1949), The Ten Commandments (1956), Ben-Hur (1959), El Cid (1961), King of Kings (1961), Lawrence of Arabia (1962) and Doctor Zhivago (1965).
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The Human Factor: Exacting Revenge of the Fallen
Title: The Human Factor: Exacting Revenge of the Fallen
Released: October 20, 2009
Type: Movie
The definitive feature-length documentary on the creation of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen".
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Waking Sleeping Beauty
Title: Waking Sleeping Beauty
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 5, 2009
Type: Movie
By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and pessimistic forecasts: maybe the best days of animation were over. Maybe the public didn't care. Only a miracle or a magic spell could produce a happy ending. Waking Sleeping Beauty is no fairy tale. It's the true story of how Disney regained its magic with a staggering output of hits - "Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast ," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and more - over a 10-year period.
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The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of 'Jaws'
Title: The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of 'Jaws'
Character: Self
Released: May 2, 2009
Type: Movie
After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways in which Jaws has helped to shape popular culture.
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Looking Back to the Future
Title: Looking Back to the Future
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 10, 2009
Type: Movie
A 9-part retrospective documentary from 2009 on the trilogy’s legacy.
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Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer
Title: Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
A 100 year history of the development of movie marketing, reflecting technical improvements, audience taste and cultural sensibilities.
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Warner at War
Title: Warner at War
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: November 11, 2008
Type: Movie
Warner Bros. uses the movies to prepare the US for war and keep up morale on the home front during World War II.
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Emulsional Rescue: Revealing 'The Godfather'
Title: Emulsional Rescue: Revealing 'The Godfather'
Character: Self
Released: September 23, 2008
Type: Movie
We hear from Coppola, Spielberg, director of photography Gordon Willis, consulting restoration cinematographer Allen Daviau, film archivist Robert A. Harris, Paramount Post Production executive VP Martin Cohen, MPI senior technical advisor Daniel Rosen, MPI scanning technician Chris Gillaspie, senior digital artist Steven A. Sanchez, digital artist Valerie V. McMahon, and MPI technical director and senior colorist Jan Yarbrough as they offer interesting facts about the original cinematography, details on the restoration of the three films.
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The Godfather: When the Shooting Stopped
Title: The Godfather: When the Shooting Stopped
Character: Self
Released: September 23, 2008
Type: Movie
Members of the crew recall the post-production process on the three 'Godfather' movies.
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The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't
Title: The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't
Character: Self
Released: June 3, 2008
Type: Movie
On the 35th anniversary of the release of the landmark film "The Godfather," (March 15, 1972) we look back at the time and place of the film's conception and shooting.
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Back to Room 666
Title: Back to Room 666
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 2, 2008
Type: Movie
What is the future of cinema? In 1982, in Cannes, Wim Wenders invited many movie makers to answer this question. 26 years later, the question remains, but Wenders is now on the other side of the camera.
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Fog City Mavericks
Title: Fog City Mavericks
Character: Self
Released: October 24, 2007
Type: Movie
Fog City Mavericks: The Filmmakers of San Francisco is a compelling exploration of the legendary filmmakers who call the San Francisco Bay Area home including George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Clint Eastwood, Chris Columbus and producer Saul Zaentz. The special weaves interviews, commentaries and unforgettable moments from some of the most visionary movies ever created such as American Graffiti, the Star Wars film series, the Indiana Jones film series, The Godfather trilogy, Apocalypse Now, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus, Toy Story, The Incredibles, Lost in Translation, Flags of Our Fathers and many others. It also features interviews with those who have worked with Bay Area mavericks: Steven Spielberg, Michael Douglas, Anthony Minghella, Milos Forman and Frank Darabont.
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View from the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining'
Title: View from the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining'
Character: Self
Released: October 23, 2007
Type: Movie
An overview of the making of, and a look at the continuing popularity of, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining.
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The Visions of Stanley Kubrick
Title: The Visions of Stanley Kubrick
Character: Self
Released: October 23, 2007
Type: Movie
A look at the visual design of the film The Shining (1980).
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Great Bolshy Yarblockos!: Making 'A Clockwork Orange'
Title: Great Bolshy Yarblockos!: Making 'A Clockwork Orange'
Character: Self
Released: October 23, 2007
Type: Movie
In this documentary, we follow Stanley Kubrick as he creates one of the most controversial films of all time, one that retains its power to shock audiences, even after 35 years. At the time of its release, A Clockwork Orange created a firestorm of controversy. Through interviews with collaborators, filmmakers, screenwriters and authors, we come to appreciate Stanley Kubrick as an artist unafraid to take risks and court controversy, committed unwaveringly to his single-minded goal: the highest artistic quality of his films.
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Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001
Title: Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001
Character: Self
Released: October 23, 2007
Type: Movie
Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking 2001: A Space Odyssey opened the door to all the films and filmmakers who followed it. Through interviews with directors such as George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Sydney Pollack - as well as special effects professionals and cultural historians - this documentary examines the legacy of Kubrick's masterpiece and its influence on science fiction films, special effects and world cinema.
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Spielberg on Spielberg
Title: Spielberg on Spielberg
Character: Self
Released: July 9, 2007
Type: Movie
Film critic Richard Schickel interviews Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg about his craft, his body of work and the movie business.
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AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary Edition
Title: AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary Edition
Character: Self
Released: June 20, 2007
Type: Movie
10th Anniversary of the 100 greatest films as chosen by the American Film Institute.
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Searching for Orson
Title: Searching for Orson
Character: Self
Released: November 2, 2006
Type: Movie
Narrated by Peter Bogdanovich, this biography of Orson Welles includes the emotional memoirs of actress Oja Kodar and interviews with Steven Spielberg, James Earl Jones, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Frank Marshall, Paul Mazursky, Henry Jaglom, Gary Graver, and Merv Griffin; it's re-release is even more profound since Welles' unfinished film, The Other Side of the Wind, was completed and released.
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50 Films to See Before You Die
Title: 50 Films to See Before You Die
Character: Self
Released: July 22, 2006
Type: Movie
Celebrating the relaunch of Film4 as a free-to-air TV channel, Channel4 counts down their list of the fop 50 films to see before you die, as compiled by film critics and personalities.
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The Sci-Fi Boys
Title: The Sci-Fi Boys
Character: Self
Released: April 27, 2006
Type: Movie
Legendary all-stars of cinema bring to life the evolution of science-fiction and special effects films from the wild and funny days of B-movies to blockbusters that have captured the world's imagination. This is the story of the Sci-Fi Boys, who started out as kids making amateur movies inspired by Forrest J Ackerman's FAMOUS MONSTERS magazine and grew up to take Hollywood by storm, inventing the art and technology for filming anything the mind can dream.
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Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and Us
Title: Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and Us
Character: Self
Released: July 5, 2005
Type: Movie
Directors Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott and James Cameron discuss the science fiction movies of the 1950s that influenced them.
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George Lucas: Creating an Empire
Title: George Lucas: Creating an Empire
Character: Self
Released: January 27, 2005
Type: Movie
A Biography of George Lucas.
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The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
Title: The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
Character: Self
Released: October 12, 2004
Type: Movie
Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.
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A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope
Title: A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope
Character: Self
Released: September 14, 2004
Type: Movie
A fascinating chronicle of the birth and rise of the radically different independent studio founded by director Francis Ford Coppola.
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Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Title: Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Character: Self
Released: September 12, 2004
Type: Movie
From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.
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Duel: A Conversation with Director Steven Spielberg
Title: Duel: A Conversation with Director Steven Spielberg
Character: Self
Released: August 17, 2004
Type: Movie
Director Steven Spielberg discusses the making of his motion picture Duel (1971).
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Artifact from the Future: The Making of 'THX 1138'
Title: Artifact from the Future: The Making of 'THX 1138'
Character: Self
Released: August 14, 2004
Type: Movie
The Making of feature for the George Lucas movie 'THX 1138'.
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Making 'Saving Private Ryan'
Title: Making 'Saving Private Ryan'
Character: Self
Released: May 25, 2004
Type: Movie
Documentary about the filming and production of the 1998 WWII film "Saving Private Ryan."
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Cecil B. DeMille: American Epic
Title: Cecil B. DeMille: American Epic
Character: Self - Interviewee
Released: April 5, 2004
Type: Movie
Documentary about the legendary American film director from his introduction to the film industry in its early years to his death in 1959.
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Barbra Streisand: The Concert - Live at the MGM Grand
Title: Barbra Streisand: The Concert - Live at the MGM Grand
Character: Himself
Released: March 30, 2004
Type: Movie
Barbra Streisand returned to regular concert performances with this lavish production at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. Performing on New Years Eve 1993 and January 1, 1994 Streisand was a smash hit and a U.S concert toured followed through the first half of 1994. The tour concluded in July in Anaheim, California and the final performance was filmed for a HBO special and won Barbra two Emmys the following year. However THIS performance is the MGM Grand concert which was filmed but not released in any format until 2004.
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Title: Leçon de Cinéma
Character: Self
Released: March 20, 2004
Type: TV
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Double Dare
Title: Double Dare
Character: Self
Released: March 13, 2004
Type: Movie
With being thrown off buildings an occupational hazard, professional stuntwomen Jeannie Epper and Zoë Bell (the alter egos of Wonder Woman and Xena, respectively) would seem well-equipped for any challenges Hollywood might dish out. But finding roles -- and respect -- in a male-dominated field can prove more harrowing than dodging punches.
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Survivors of the Shoah: Visual History Foundation
Title: Survivors of the Shoah: Visual History Foundation
Released: March 9, 2004
Type: Movie
11 minute introduction to the Visual History Foundation and the work being done to document and archive the first-person histories of the remaining Survivors of the Shoah.
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Voices from the List
Title: Voices from the List
Character: Self - Host
Released: March 9, 2004
Type: Movie
Based exclusively on testimonies of "Schindler Juden" from the Institute’s Visual History Archive, Voices from the List continues beyond the narrative of the Academy Award®-winning film Schindler's List by incorporating rare, archival footage and an original score to add a new dimension to the story of Oskar Schindler.
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Imaginary Witness: Hollywood and the Holocaust
Title: Imaginary Witness: Hollywood and the Holocaust
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
Daniel Anker’s 90-minute documentary takes on over 60 years of a very complex subject: Hollywood’s complicated, often contradictory relationship with Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. The questions it raises go right the very nature of how film functions in our culture, and while hardly exhaustive, Anker’s film makes for a good, thought provoking starting point.
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The Music of 'Indiana Jones'
Title: The Music of 'Indiana Jones'
Character: Self
Released: October 21, 2003
Type: Movie
In this 2003 featurette, John Williams recalls composing the music for the first three Indiana Jones pictures and alludes to the possibility of scoring a fourth.
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The Sound of 'Indiana Jones'
Title: The Sound of 'Indiana Jones'
Character: Self
Released: October 21, 2003
Type: Movie
Ben Burtt reveals which sounds he and his team at Skywalker Sound recorded to incorporate into the Indiana Jones trilogy.
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Robert Capa: In Love and War
Title: Robert Capa: In Love and War
Character: Himself
Released: May 28, 2003
Type: Movie
Profile of iconic war photographer Robert Capa, whose career spanned five epic conflicts across three continents before his untimely death at the age of 40. The film traces Endre Freidman's transformation from a young Jewish boy in Budapest to his becoming Robert Capa, the most famous war photographer in the world. (Storyville)
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Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera
Title: Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera
Character: Self
Released: May 6, 2003
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Stephen Spielberg's "Catch Me If You Can."
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Behind the Ears: The True Story of Roger Rabbit
Title: Behind the Ears: The True Story of Roger Rabbit
Character: Self
Released: March 25, 2003
Type: Movie
The complete documentary on the production of the movie "Who Framed Roger Rabbit".
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Austin Powers in Goldmember
Title: Austin Powers in Goldmember
Character: Steven Spielberg / Famous Director ('Austinpussy')
Released: July 26, 2002
Type: Movie
The world's most shagadelic spy continues his fight against Dr. Evil. This time, the diabolical doctor and his clone, Mini-Me, team up with a new foe—'70s kingpin Goldmember. While pursuing the team of villains to stop them from world domination, Austin gets help from his dad and an old girlfriend.
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 20th Anniversary Special
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 20th Anniversary Special
Character: Self
Released: March 16, 2002
Type: Movie
A retrospective of "E.T.," featuring a cast reunion and a look at the making of the 20th anniversary edition of the film.
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Star Wars vs. Star Trek: The Rivalry Continues
Title: Star Wars vs. Star Trek: The Rivalry Continues
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2002
Type: Movie
For years, STAR WARS fan have squared off against STAR TREK fans over which space fantasy is the better choice. As a result, both franchises have been embroiled in a continuing battle for merchandise sales, publicity and box-office receipts. The science-fiction genre has never seen anything like it and, as these fictional universes continue to expand, the competition seems to be never ending. Star Wars vs. Star Trek: The Rivalry Continues compares the space opera worlds of George Lucas and Gene Roddenberry for a one-of-a-kind intergalactic documentary.
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The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams
Title: The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2002
Type: Movie
John Williams discusses the music of "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."
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Vanilla Sky
Title: Vanilla Sky
Character: Guest at David Aames' Party (uncredited)
Released: December 14, 2001
Type: Movie
David Aames has it all: wealth, good looks and gorgeous women on his arm. But just as he begins falling for the warmhearted Sofia, his face is horribly disfigured in a car accident. That's just the beginning of his troubles as the lines between illusion and reality, between life and death, are blurred.
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R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
Title: R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
Character: Self
Released: November 25, 2001
Type: Movie
Mockumentary telling the never before told life story of the fictional robot R2-D2 from the Star Wars film series. The movie was made as a fun project by the cast and crew of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Using interviews, fake archive photos, film clips, and behind the scenes footage the "true" story was told of Artoo's life.
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The Beginning: Making 'Episode I'
Title: The Beginning: Making 'Episode I'
Character: Self
Released: October 16, 2001
Type: Movie
The entire process of making Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) is shown here in this documentary. From pre-production through post-production, we get to see visual effects meetings, John Williams' music sessions, and even the storm that wiped out the pod-racers & props.
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The Joe Spinell Story
Title: The Joe Spinell Story
Character: (archive footage)
Released: August 21, 2001
Type: Movie
The Joe Spinell Story is a An outstanding and eye-opening documentary, made in 2001 for the Anchor Bay DVD release of Maniac (1980). His most notable roles were as mafioso Willi Cicci in The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, and as loan shark Tony Gazzo in Rocky and Rocky II. Although primarily known as a character actor, Spinell co-wrote and starred as a serial killer in the 1980 film, Maniac.
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Title: Primetime Glick
Released: June 20, 2001
Type: TV
Talk-show parody featuring obese host Jiminy Glick, who usually knows nothing about his guests and hurls veiled insults at them during his interviews.
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The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
Title: The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
Character: Self
Released: May 8, 2001
Type: Movie
A documentary film on the making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
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Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures
Title: Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures
Character: Self
Released: May 2, 2001
Type: Movie
With commentary from Hollywood stars, outtakes from his movies and footage from his youth, this documentary looks at Stanley Kubrick's life and films. Director Jan Harlan, Kubrick's brother-in-law and sometime collaborator, interviews heavyweights like Jack Nicholson, Woody Allen and Sydney Pollack, who explain the influence of Kubrick classics like "Dr. Strangelove" and "2001: A Space Odyssey," and how he absorbed visual clues from disposable culture such as television commercials.
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Lawrence of Arabia: A Conversation with Steven Spielberg
Title: Lawrence of Arabia: A Conversation with Steven Spielberg
Character: Self
Released: April 3, 2001
Type: Movie
Conversation with Steven Spielberg about the movie "Lawrence of Arabia."
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Kurosawa
Title: Kurosawa
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 24, 2000
Type: Movie
Documentary on film maker Akira Kurosawa
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Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
Title: Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
Character: Self
Released: November 8, 2000
Type: Movie
This biography, shown on American television as part of the PBS "Great Performances" series, examines the life works of one of Hollywood's most celebrated animators, Chuck (Charles M.) Jones. He is best known for Warner Brothers cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, and Pepe LePew. Included are plenty of behind-the-scenes descriptions of how an animated film is made, and (best of all) many clips from Chuck's cartoons.
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American Beauty: Look Closer...
Title: American Beauty: Look Closer...
Character: Self
Released: October 24, 2000
Type: Movie
A promotional short documentary on the making of the film American Beauty, directed by Sam Mendes and written by Alan Ball.
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Spielberg on Kubrick
Title: Spielberg on Kubrick
Character: Himself
Released: November 19, 1999
Type: Movie
Spielberg talks about his friend Stanley Kubrick.
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Title: The Early Show
Character: Self
Released: November 1, 1999
Type: TV
The Early Show is an American morning television show which was broadcast by CBS from New York City from 1999 to 2012. The program aired live from 7 to 9 a.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday in the Eastern time zone; most affiliates in the Central, Mountain, and Pacific time zones aired the show on tape-delay from 7 to 9 a.m. local time. The Saturday edition aired live from 7 to 9 a.m. Eastern Time as well, but a number of affiliates did not carry it or aired it later on tape-delay. It premiered on November 1, 1999, and was the newest of the major networks' morning shows, although CBS has made several attempts to program in the morning slot since 1954. The show aired as a division of CBS News. The Early Show, like many of its predecessors, traditionally ran last in the ratings to its rivals, NBC's Today and ABC's Good Morning America. Much like NBC's The Today Show and The Tonight Show, the title The Early Show was analogous to that of CBS's late-night talk show, The Late Show. On November 15, 2011, CBS announced that a new morning show would replace The Early Show on January 9, 2012. CBS News chairman Jeff Fager and CBS News president David Rhodes stated that the new show would "redefine the morning television landscape." On December 1, it was announced that the new show would be titled CBS This Morning. The Early Show ended its twelve-year run on January 6, 2012, to make way for the program. Charlie Rose, Gayle King, and Erica Hill were named anchors of the new program.
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The Last Movie: Stanley Kubrick and 'Eyes Wide Shut'
Title: The Last Movie: Stanley Kubrick and 'Eyes Wide Shut'
Character: Self
Released: September 5, 1999
Type: Movie
A documentary chronicling the making of Kubrick's final film, 'Eyes Wide Shut', and his legacy.
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From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
Title: From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
Character: Self
Released: June 15, 1999
Type: Movie
The incredible evolution of George Lucas' special effects dream factory, including an inside look at "Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace."
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Remembering Stanley Kubrick
Title: Remembering Stanley Kubrick
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1999
Type: Movie
Interviews with Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman and Steven Spielberg about Stanley Kubrick and Eyes Wide Shut.
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Forever Hollywood
Title: Forever Hollywood
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1999
Type: Movie
Noted Hollywood stars and directors talk about the history and evolution of the film industry in Los Angeles.
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Title: The Directors
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1999
Type: TV
Documentary biography series featuring profiles of various famous film directors.
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Title: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies
Character: Self
Released: June 23, 1998
Type: TV
To commemorate the first century of American filmmaking, the American Film Institute embarked on a celebration of America's greatest movies from the first 100 years of American cinema — 1896-1996.
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Blacks and Jews
Title: Blacks and Jews
Character: Self
Released: July 29, 1997
Type: Movie
This documentary attempts to go beyond the sensationalized media coverage and the stereotypes to examine several key conflicts from the point of view of both Black and Jewish activists.
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Men in Black
Title: Men in Black
Character: Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
Released: July 2, 1997
Type: Movie
After a police chase with an otherworldly being, a New York City cop is recruited as an agent in a top-secret organization established to monitor and police alien activity on Earth: the Men in Black. Agent Kay and new recruit Agent Jay find themselves in the middle of a deadly plot by an intergalactic terrorist who has arrived on Earth to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies.
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The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Title: The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Character: Popcorn-Eating Man (uncredited)
Released: May 23, 1997
Type: Movie
Four years after Jurassic Park's genetically bred dinosaurs ran amok, multimillionaire John Hammond shocks chaos theorist Ian Malcolm by revealing that he has been breeding more beasties at a secret location. Malcolm, his paleontologist ladylove and a wildlife videographer join an expedition to document the lethal lizards' natural behavior in this action-packed thriller.
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The Making of 'The Lost World'
Title: The Making of 'The Lost World'
Character: Self
Released: May 8, 1997
Type: Movie
Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "The Lost World."
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Title: Taff
Character: self
Released: March 11, 1997
Type: TV
Taff is a tabloid news magazine airing on the German television network, ProSieben.
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In the Teeth of Jaws
Title: In the Teeth of Jaws
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1997
Type: Movie
BBC documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's Jaws.
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The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
Title: The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
Character: Self
Released: October 1, 1996
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."
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The Making of '1941'
Title: The Making of '1941'
Released: May 28, 1996
Type: Movie
A non-narrated documentary, told mainly in interviews with the filmmakers, on the making of the cult comedy classic, featuring outtakes, rare behind-the-scenes home movies, and trivia facts.
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The Universal Story
Title: The Universal Story
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 21, 1996
Type: Movie
Richard Dreyfuss hosts a celebration of the 80 year history of Universal Studios. Founded as IMP by Carl Leammle to oppose Edison's Motion Picture Tust, it soon grew under the leadership of 21 year old production head Irving Thalberg with classic silents from artists like John Ford, Erich Von Stroheim, and Lon Chaney and prospered further in the Sound Era under the leadership of Carl Leammle Jr. with such classics as "All Quiet on The Western Front," "Showboat," and the studio's signature monster franchises, "Frankenstein" and "Dracula."
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The Making of 'Jaws'
Title: The Making of 'Jaws'
Character: Self
Released: November 28, 1995
Type: Movie
A documentary on the making of one of the greatest films ever made, filled with trivia, interviews from cast and crew and never-before-seen footage.
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The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
Title: The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
Character: Self
Released: April 23, 1995
Type: Movie
This documentary treats film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Jurassic Park," one of the 90's biggest hits and a milestone in special effects development. Narrated by James Earl Jones, it includes footage of the filming process, as well as interviews with director Steven Spielberg, and other members of the cast and crew, who give their insights into what it was like working together on this project and the efforts it took to bring the film to completion.
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Your Studio and You
Title: Your Studio and You
Character: Backlot Tour Guide
Released: February 1, 1995
Type: Movie
A parody of 1950s corporate/industrial films, commissioned by Universal Pictures executives after the studio's purchase by Seagrams, and featuring cameos by many stars and directors.
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In Search of Clarity: The Architecture of Gwathmey Siegel
Title: In Search of Clarity: The Architecture of Gwathmey Siegel
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1995
Type: Movie
Charles Gwathmey has held steadfast to the spirit of modernism in his architecture from the day he successfully built his parents' home in 1967 based on the theories of Le Corbusier and American individualism. Avoiding the nostalgia of fashionable postmodernism throughout the eighties, Gwathmey partnered with Robert Siegel, and their firm continues to create innovative houses, corporate, institutional and university buildings across America. This documentary ranges from the deMenil villa on the dunes of Easthampton to their Guggenheim Museum addition. We hear from such leading architects as Philip Johnson and Peter Eisenman, and from filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who describes how a journey through a Gwathmey Siegel house creates the same sense of drama as a well-made movie.
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Title: Inside the Actors Studio
Character: Self
Released: August 14, 1994
Type: TV
James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.
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A Century of Cinema
Title: A Century of Cinema
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1994
Type: Movie
A look back at the first 100 years of the movies.
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The Magical World of Chuck Jones
Title: The Magical World of Chuck Jones
Character: Self
Released: October 23, 1992
Type: Movie
Documentary on animator Chuck Jones.
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Here's Looking At You, Warner Bros.
Title: Here's Looking At You, Warner Bros.
Character: Self
Released: September 14, 1991
Type: Movie
This documentary provides a behind the scenes glimpse into the history of the Warner Bros. Studios. It begins with a look at the silent movies and ends with the action-packed movies of today. Features movie clips and a look at historic musicals and westerns. Several actors and actresses that helped to build the studio are presented, including rare interviews with John Wayne, Robert Redford, Bette Davis, and Natalie Wood.
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The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Title: The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Character: Self
Released: November 21, 1990
Type: Movie
While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
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Title: Tiny Toon Adventures
Character: Steven Spielberg (voice)
Released: September 14, 1990
Type: TV
Follow the adventures of a group of young cartoon characters who attend the Acme Looniversity to become the next generation of characters from the Looney Tunes series.
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Title: Tiny Toon Adventures
Character: White Rabbit (voice)
Released: September 14, 1990
Type: TV
Follow the adventures of a group of young cartoon characters who attend the Acme Looniversity to become the next generation of characters from the Looney Tunes series.
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Martin Scorsese Directs
Title: Martin Scorsese Directs
Character: Self
Released: June 16, 1990
Type: Movie
Providing behind the scenes footage of the director on set with clips from his own films, Martin Scorsese Directs depicts to riveting effect the way Scorsese brings the written story to life on the big screen. Additional interviews with the likes of Joe Pesci, Harvey Keitel, Thelma Schoonmaker, the director’s own parents, and others build a perception of Scorsese that not everybody knows.
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Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celebration!
Title: Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celebration!
Released: June 7, 1990
Type: Movie
Hosted by Marc Summers of Super Sloppy Double Dare.
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The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun
Title: The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun
Character: Self
Released: December 30, 1987
Type: Movie
Documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's film Empire of the Sun
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Title: The Tracey Ullman Show
Released: April 5, 1987
Type: TV
The Tracey Ullman Show is an American television variety show, hosted by British-born comedian and onetime pop singer Tracey Ullman. It debuted on April 5, 1987 as the Fox network's second primetime series after Married... with Children, and ran until May 26, 1990. The show is produced by Gracie Films and 20th Century Fox Television. The show blended sketch comedy shorts with many musical numbers, featuring choreography by Paula Abdul. The show also produced The Simpsons shorts before it spun off into its own show, which was also produced by Gracie Films and 20th Century Fox Television.
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The Making of Back to the Future
Title: The Making of Back to the Future
Character: Self
Released: October 25, 1986
Type: Movie
The Making of 'Back to the Future'
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The Making of 'The Goonies'
Title: The Making of 'The Goonies'
Character: Himself
Released: June 1, 1985
Type: Movie
TV documentary about the making of 'The Goonies'
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David Lean: A Life in Film
Title: David Lean: A Life in Film
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1985
Type: Movie
A documentary video that profiles the life of David Lean, the director of Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia.
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The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
Title: The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
Character: Self
Released: December 4, 1984
Type: Movie
A documentary following the various stages in the production of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984).
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Gremlins
Title: Gremlins
Character: Man in Electric Wheelchair (uncredited)
Released: June 8, 1984
Type: Movie
When Billy Peltzer is given a strange but adorable pet named Gizmo for Christmas, he inadvertently breaks the three important rules of caring for a Mogwai, unleashing a horde of mischievous gremlins on a small town.
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Character: Tourist at Airport (uncredited)
Released: May 23, 1984
Type: Movie
After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees – and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace.
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The Making of Poltergeist
Title: The Making of Poltergeist
Character: Self
Released: October 1, 1982
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes look at how some of the visual effects were accomplished in the feature film Poltergeist (1982).
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Room 666
Title: Room 666
Character: Self
Released: June 1, 1982
Type: Movie
During the 1982 Cannes Film Festival, Wenders asks a number of global film directors to, one at a time, go into a hotel room, turn on the camera and answer a simple question: "What is the future of cinema?"
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The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'
Title: The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'
Character: Self
Released: November 28, 1981
Type: Movie
One of the first 'Making of...' movies to become a hit in its own right.
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Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Title: Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Character: Self
Released: October 5, 1981
Type: Movie
A documentary hosted by Harrison Ford about the stunts of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.'
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Title: Wetten, dass..?
Character: Self
Released: February 14, 1981
Type: TV
A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show Wanna Bet?.
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The Blues Brothers
Title: The Blues Brothers
Character: Cook County Assessor's Office Clerk
Released: June 16, 1980
Type: Movie
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
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Star Wars: Music by John Williams
Title: Star Wars: Music by John Williams
Character: Himself
Released: May 18, 1980
Type: Movie
BBC documentary. Witness John Williams composing the legendary score for The Empire Strikes Back and conducting the London Symphony Orchestra.
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Title: The Kennedy Center Honors
Character: Self
Released: December 28, 1978
Type: TV
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.
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Title: The South Bank Show
Character: Self
Released: January 14, 1978
Type: TV
The South Bank Show is a television arts magazine show that was produced by ITV between 1978 and 2010. A new series began on Sky Arts from 27 May 2012. Presented by Melvyn Bragg, the show aims to bring both high art and popular culture to a mass audience.
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Title: Bitte umblättern
Character: Self
Released: April 20, 1977
Type: TV
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UFO's Are Here!
Title: UFO's Are Here!
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1977
Type: Movie
Australian-made film with Steven Spielberg, Stan Deyo, Stanton Friedman, Dr. Alan Hynek, Jacques Vallee, Ken Arnold, Betty Hill and Ray Palmer (publisher of the Shaver Mystery). This rare TV documentary gave birth to The Cosmic Conspiracy and contains clips of the first episode of Star Wars and Jaws.
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TVTV Looks at the Oscars
Title: TVTV Looks at the Oscars
Character: Self
Released: March 30, 1976
Type: Movie
Made in 1976, TVTV's close-up look at Hollywood's annual awards ritual mixes irreverent documentary with deadpan comedy. TVTV's cameras go behind the scenes to follow major Hollywood figures (including Steven Spielberg, Michael Douglas, Lee Grant, Jack Nicholson, and many others), capturing them in candid moments—inside their limousines, dressing for the ceremony, backstage at the awards.
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
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Jaws
Title: Jaws
Character: Amity Point Lifestation Worker (voice) (uncredited)
Released: June 20, 1975
Type: Movie
When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again.
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Lost in the Garden of the World
Title: Lost in the Garden of the World
Character: Self
Released: June 2, 1975
Type: Movie
Cannes is the town in France where Bergman meets bikinis, and the art of filmmaking meets the art of the deal. In 1975, a group of expat Kiwis managed to score interviews with some of the festival's emerging talents, indulging their own cinematic dreams in the process. Werner Herzog waxes lyrical on the trials and scars of directing; a boyish Steven Spielberg recalls the challenges of framing shots during Jaws; Martin Scorsese and Dustin Hoffman talk a gallon.
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Title: Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Character: Self
Released: January 12, 1975
Type: TV
A talk show presented by Michel Drucker
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New England Our Way
Title: New England Our Way
Character: Himself
Released: December 9, 1974
Type: Movie
The program is a fascinating look some at the key people involved with JAWS before it was released. It contains interviews with the “big three” of Scheider, Dreyfuss and Shaw, Steven Spielberg, and Martha’s Vineyard local Craig Kingsbury, who played Ben Gardner.
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Title: Spécial cinéma
Character: Self
Released: September 25, 1974
Type: TV
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Title: The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Character: Self
Released: April 2, 1973
Type: TV
In 1973 the American Film Institute initiated its Life Achievement Award, to be presented to a yearly recipient whose talent has fundamentally advanced the film art; whose accomplishments have been acknowledged by scholars, critics, professional peers and the general public; and whose work has stood the test of time.
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Something Evil
Title: Something Evil
Character: Party Guest
Released: January 21, 1972
Type: Movie
A young couple moves into a farmhouse in rural Pennsylvania. What they don't know is that there is an unseen presence in the house, and that it wants to take possession of the wife.
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Directed by John Ford
Title: Directed by John Ford
Character: Self (2009)
Released: September 6, 1971
Type: Movie
A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford.
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Amblin'
Title: Amblin'
Character: annoying guy in van
Released: December 18, 1968
Type: Movie
Two wanderers, a young man and a young woman, meet in the desert and decide to travel on together. The two travellers walk and hitch-hike their way down the road to their destination, the beach, becoming friends and lovers.
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Title: 60 Minutes
Character: Self
Released: September 24, 1968
Type: TV
America's popular television News magazine in which an ever changing team of CBS News correspondents contribute segments ranging from hard news coverage to politics to lifestyle and pop culture.
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Title: The Oscars
Character: Self
Released: March 19, 1953
Type: TV
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
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Steven Spielberg, the
Title: Steven Spielberg, the "New Hollywood" prodigy
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
A new light on Hollywood’s greatest director, offering a unique perspective on his work, digging into the Cinema Master’s personal influences. Discover what makes Spielberg’s whole world so special through great archives and testimonies.