Steven Spielberg recalls how he genuinely thought John Williams was joking when he first played the iconic 'Jaws' theme 🦈
"He sat at the piano and played... da duh ... da duh"
"I thought he was joking"
"John said, 'No, I'm serious ... This is the sound the audience will identify with the shark, even when you don't see the shark ... This is what is going to scare the audience"
"He kept playing it until I realized the kind of genius I was experiencing"
After hearing it with an orchestra, Spielberg then called George Lucas and told him, "This is the guy who has to [score] Star Wars"
(via @BBC)
Sam Neil.
Kind, wise, impish, graceful, warm.
The last time I saw him I took the opportunity to tell him he was an inspiration to me.
Rest in Peace Sam.
Steven Spielberg has written a tribute about the late Sam Neill after his tragic passing.
“I owe a debt of gratitude to Roger Donaldson, Gilliam Armstrong, Graham Baker and Phillip Noyce for casting Sam Neill in the roles in which he was so brilliant that brought him to my attention and led to his playing Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park.
Sam was exceptionally collaborative. It was a stretch for him to play a character who acted as though children were messy and smelly because this was the opposite of the loving father he was to his children.
I adored making all the Jurassic movies with him. Along with Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, we will always have our Jurassic family and Sam will never be forgotten by us or his many millions of fans around the world.”
Laura Dern has paid tribute to the late Sam Neill after his tragic passing.
“Sam was my beloved lifetime friend… He showed me the depths of loyalty, protectiveness and love always with the driest of wit.
A true and noble gentleman, who was wrapped up in my dream leading man. I will love you forever, Dr. Alan Grant.”
Happy 86th Birthday to Sir Patrick Stewart! 🎉
Many fans know him as one of the most distinguished actors of his generation, with a legendary career spanning more than seven decades across theatre, television, blockbuster films, animation, and video games.
From his career-defining performance as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek to his powerful portrayal of Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise, Patrick Stewart has brought intelligence, authority, compassion, and emotional depth to some of science fiction’s most iconic characters. His remarkable versatility has also allowed him to shine in Shakespearean productions, comedy, fantasy, animation, and voice acting.
Some of his most notable works include:
• Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Picard)
• Professor Charles Xavier / Professor X (X-Men Franchise)
• Avery Bullock (American Dad!)
• King Richard (Robin Hood: Men in Tights)
• Gurney Halleck (Dune)
• Ebenezer Scrooge (A Christmas Carol)
• King Goobot (Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius)
• Pharaoh Seti (The Prince of Egypt)
• Emperor Uriel Septim VII (The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion)
Happy birthday, Sir Patrick Stewart! 🎂
Make sure you stay through the credits...
There are TWO extra scenes waiting for you at the end of EVIL DEAD BURN.
A mid-credits scene and a very special surprise post-credits scene that's sure to have Evil Dead fans talking.
No spoilers... just stay seated...