Steven Spielberg to be awarded Philadelphia’s Liberty Medal for artistic, humanitarian efforts

October 9th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg followed in the footsteps of U2 frontman Bono and Nelson Mandela as he was awarded Pennsylvania's Liberty Medal. Former US president Bill Clinton Thursday presented the Oscar-winning filmmaker with the prize at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia in a ceremony to honour the star's artistic and humanitarian efforts, reported femalefirst.co.uk Clinton took the opportunity to praise Spielberg's charity efforts, which include setting up a foundation to document the stories of Holocaust survivors after he made World War II drama Schindler's List.

October 8th, 2009 Spielberg receives Liberty Medal award in PhillyPHILADELPHIA — Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has been honored in Philadelphia with the 2009 Liberty Medal for his artistic and humanitarian achievements. Former President Bill Clinton presented the medal to Spielberg at the National Constitution Center on Thursday evening.

October 1st, 2009 "He’s a great mentor. He always talks about how important that is, mentoring, and he keeps his word.

October 1st, 2009 Lucas, Spielberg to showcase Norman Rockwell's artWASHINGTON — Filmmakers George Lucas and Steven Spielberg are joining forces with the Smithsonian American Art Museum, combining their collections of Norman Rockwell's art in a Washington exhibit next year. The plans announced Thursday will culminate in the first major exhibit to explore connections between Rockwell's images of American life and the movies.

September 25th, 2009 STEVEN SPIELBERG is venturing into TV with a series documenting the development of a Broadway musical. The Jurassic Park director's ambitious project will chronicle every aspect of the stage show's preparations, starting with scriptwriting through to the production's opening night.

September 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Singer Neil Diamond has revealed that he turns to a fencing medal he won as a teenager for luck. The 68-year-old star said the swordfighting prize he won as a high school student works as his lucky charm.

September 15th, 2009 Director STEVEN SPIELBERG will go head to head with ROBERT REDFORD when they each produce movie biopics about ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Hollywood veteran Redford is working on Lincoln drama The Conspirator and recently revealed James McAvoy and Robin Wright Penn had joined the cast.

August 29th, 2009 LONDON - American film director Steven Spielberg has obtained the film rights to late Michael Crichton's final novel, 'Pirate Latitudes'. Spielberg, 62, who has previously directed Crichton's 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Lost World', is set to produce and possibly direct the adventure film, set in 17th Century Jamaica.

August 28th, 2009 STEVEN SPIELBERG's dreams of making an adventure movie on the high seas is set to come true - he's adapting his late pal MICHAEL CRICHTON's book PIRATE LATITUDES. The filmmaker brought Crichton's novel Jurassic Park and its sequel The Lost World to the big screen, with the help of writer David Koepp.

August 18th, 2009 STEVEN SPIELBERG is set to resume his moviemaking career after one of India's wealthiest men agreed to finance his film company. The director's DreamWorks studios has secured $875 million ($583 million) in financial backing after inking a deal with billionaire Anil Ambani, chairman of India's Reliance BIG Entertainment.

August 14th, 2009 LONDON - American actor Sidney Poitier was recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by US President Barack Obama for his contribution towards bringing racism to light through the big screen. Poitier, 82, who was the first black actor to win an Oscar for a leading role, in 1963's Lilies of the Field, is said to have "left an indelible mark on American culture".

August 2nd, 2009 Spielberg hops onto remake of rabbit tale 'Harvey'LOS ANGELES — Steven Spielberg has a giant rabbit on his mind for his next film. Spielberg is directing a remake of the James Stewart classic "Harvey," the story of a big-hearted eccentric who's branded a crackpot for claiming to have a 6-foot tall invisible rabbit as his best buddy.

August 2nd, 2009 Spielberg hops onto update of rabbit tale 'Harvey' LOS ANGELES — Steven Spielberg has a giant rabbit on his mind for his next film. Spielberg is directing a new take on "Harvey," the story of a big-hearted eccentric who's branded a crackpot for claiming to have a 6-foot tall invisible rabbit buddy.

June 1st, 2009 Spielberg unveils motion control for Xbox 360LOS ANGELES — Gamers, get ready for your close-up. Steven Spielberg was on hand to introduce a prototype camera Monday that can be used as a controller for the Xbox 360.

May 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Shia La Beouf has revealed that he enjoys shooting a few rounds with filmmaker Steven Spielberg to get rid of stress. LaBeouf says that rifle-range shooting helps him feel recharged, and doesn't let him be forced to depend on drugs, drink and therapy to unwind.