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Evening Reading - July 22, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming and entertainment news. Highlights include reviews for Final Fantasy X/X-2 on Switch and Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Victor Wembanyama as the NBA 2K27 cover star, and Xbox backwards compatibility on PC. Business news includes earnings reports from Tesla, Google, and SpaceX, alongside updates on BlizzCon 2026 digital bundles and the reopening of the Cinerama Dome.
Steven Spielberg proves he's a relatable king as the legendary director admits he wrote the Disclosure Day story on…
Director Steven Spielberg revealed that he wrote the initial 50-60 page story for his upcoming alien film, Disclosure Day, on his iPad over two months in the summer of 2023. The screenplay was later penned by long-time collaborator David Koepp, who previously worked with Spielberg on films like Jurassic Park and War of the Worlds. Disclosure Day is described as being in a similar vein to Spielberg's earlier works like Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Disclosure Day is the third film in a "sort of trio" with Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T., says…
Steven Spielberg's upcoming film Disclosure Day is described as an unofficial trio with Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial. Starring Josh O'Connor as a whistleblower and Eve Hewson as his girlfriend, the movie explores themes of alien life and government cover-ups, coinciding with real-world discussions about UAPs. Disclosure Day is set to release in US theaters on June 12 and UK cinemas on June 10.
Disclosure Day writer addresses the wild internet rumor that the movie will reveal the truth about aliens
Steven Spielberg's upcoming movie 'Disclosure Day' is fueling wild internet rumors that it will reveal the truth about aliens and potentially be a stealth sequel to 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'. The film's release coincides with the US government's ongoing release of information on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP).
Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day finally shows the alien in new teaser, but it's more A.I. than E.T.
The latest trailer for Steven Spielberg's sci-fi movie Disclosure Day reveals an alien threat that appears more artificial intelligence than extraterrestrial, drawing comparisons to A.I. Artificial Intelligence. The film, starring Josh O'Connor and Emily Blunt, centers on a mysterious message from beyond Earth and is set to release on June 12.
Project Hail Mary directors say Steven Spielberg pitched that Close Encounters of the Third Kind Easter egg:…
Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller revealed that Steven Spielberg himself pitched the Close Encounters of the Third Kind Easter egg featured in their film, Project Hail Mary. The directors discussed this detail, noting mild spoilers for the movie.
