Melissa Mathison

JoBlo.com’s tribute to the people from film & TV we lost in 2015

Posted 11 years ago

“All stories, even the ones we love, eventually come to an end.” ~ Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium As 2015 draws to a close, we here at JoBlo.com want take a moment to honor some of the people who sadly passed...

First trailer for Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The BFG

Posted 11 years ago

Disney has released the first trailer for THE BFG, the Steven Spielberg-directed adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl children's book, and although it doesn't reveal much and is really more of a teaser than a full trailer, it's still a...

Will Gene Wilder come out of retirement for upcoming Steven Spielberg movie?

Posted 11 years ago

Although Gene Wilder never officially retired from acting, the 82 year-old hasn't appeared on the big or small screen since his guest appearances on NBC's Will & Grace. However, the rumor is Steven Spielberg might be trying to convince the...

Steven Spielberg’s The BFG goes Disney plus Bill Hader and more join cast

Posted 11 years ago

While Steven Spielberg has produced many a film for the big house of mouse, you may be surprised to know that he's never actually directed one for Disney. That all changes with THE BFG, as Walt Disney Studios has just...

Steven Spielberg casts his leading lady for Roald Dahl’s The BFG

Posted 12 years ago

Steven Spielberg is currently off making a cold war thriller starring Tom Hanks that's penned by the Coen brothers (what!?!).  However, his sights are still set on the future regarding his adaptation of Roald Dahl's THE BFG. Straight from the...

Cool Videos: Henry Thomas’ audition for E.T. will bring you to tears

Posted 14 years ago

Alright, ya heartless bastards. Lets see if you can watch this video and not get teary. The Blu-ray edition of E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial hit stores recently and one of the bonus features is this video. Henry Thomas, whom we all...