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Spielberg says new alien film 'Disclosure Day' has 'more truth than fiction'

From El Nacional · (10m ago) Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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- Steven Spielberg unveiled his new film

Steven Spielberg, the legendary director behind cinematic masterpieces, offered a glimpse into his latest extraterrestrial-themed film, "Disclosure Day," at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Spielberg, a three-time Oscar winner, expressed his long-held fascination with the cosmos, stating that while he has never personally witnessed a UFO, his passion for storytelling led him to explore alien encounters in films like "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and now, "Disclosure Day."

Now, 50 years later, I made Disclosure Day with more certainty that there is more truth than fiction in the film.

— Steven SpielbergDiscussing his new film 'Disclosure Day' at CinemaCon.

With "Disclosure Day" set to premiere in the United States in June, Spielberg shared that this new film delves deeper into the truth behind extraterrestrial phenomena, suggesting "there is more truth than fiction in the film." He described the movie as an "experience" that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats, promising it will answer some questions while prompting many more.

This movie is an experience, and all you need from beginning to end is a seatbelt.

— Steven SpielbergDescribing the immersive nature of 'Disclosure Day'.

The veteran director, who received a special recognition from the Motion Pictures Association, also took the opportunity to advocate for original filmmaking and defend the importance of theatrical release windows against the growing dominance of streaming platforms. His presence at CinemaCon underscores his continued commitment to the art of cinema and his belief in the magic of the big screen experience.

What happens in the sky has always made me curious.

— Steven SpielbergReflecting on his lifelong fascination with the unknown.

Universal Pictures also showcased a preview of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," a grand adaptation of Homer's epic. Nolan expressed his excitement about bringing this timeless story, which has captivated audiences for millennia, to the big screen. The preview offered a stunning rendition of the Trojan Horse narrative, highlighting the visual spectacle that audiences can expect from Nolan's latest project.

I promise that it will not be my last.

— Steven SpielbergAfter receiving an award at CinemaCon.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.