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Steven Spielberg on UFOs: “I Have a Strong Suspicion We’re Not Alone on Earth Right Now”
**Nollywood's Steven Spielberg: "I'm Convinced We're Not Alone on Earth Now"**
Renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg, known for blockbusters like "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" and "Jurassic Park", has shared his strong suspicion that we're not alone on Earth right now. This comes ahead of the release of his new UFO movie, "Disclosure Day".
During a keynote interview at the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas, Spielberg expressed his thoughts on the possibility of extraterrestrial life. He acknowledged that we don't know more than what we already know about UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects) and UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena), but emphasized that it's only logical to consider the possibility of other intelligent civilizations in the universe.
Spielberg drew inspiration from former US President Barack Obama's comment that aliens are "real", as well as a 2017 New York Times story about a secret government program tracking UFOs and recent congressional hearings with government whistleblowers. This sparked his desire to make a movie about the topic, his first in nearly five decades since his classic "Close Encounters of the Third Kind".
The filmmaker, who has never seen a UFO himself, expressed a sense of humor about his situation, joking that he wishes he had a "close encounter of the first or second kind". However, he emphasized that he's not afraid of the possibility of alien life, and that his movie explores the potential social implications of encountering extraterrestrial beings.
Spielberg's comments are sure to spark conversation about the possibility of extraterrestrial life, and his movie "Disclosure Day" promises to take audiences on a thrilling journey into the unknown.
In a country like Nigeria, where the concept of UFOs and extraterrestrial life is not as widely discussed as in the West, Spielberg's comments are sure to generate interest and debate. While some may dismiss the idea as science fiction, others may wonder if there's truth to the speculation.
As we wait for the release of "Disclosure Day", one thing's for sure: Steven Spielberg's enthusiasm for the topic is infectious, and his movie promises to take us on a thrilling adventure into the realm of the unknown.