Spielberg Develops UFO-Based Social Networking Site

by Jordan Yerman | March 5, 2008 at 09:52 am
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No word yet on what such a site would be called, but with the popularity of UFOs, the paranormal and social networking in the online world, this seem, in retrospect, a no-brainer.

Hollywood super producer Steven Spielberg is preparing to launch a new social network, we’ve heard from multiple sources. The focus will be on users who’ve had or who are interested in sharing paranormal and extraterrestrial experiences. The new social network may also have original video content investigating alleged ghost and UFO stories.

Spielberg has always had a love for ghost and UFO stories. His movies include Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Poltergeist (1982), E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Casper (1995), Men in Black (1997), The Haunting (1999), War of the Worlds (2005) and the upcoming Interstellar (2009). His first movie, at 16, was a 140-minute science fiction adventure called Firelight (which later inspired Close Encounters). Add to those titles a score of other sci-fi movies.

Spielberg has apparently had at least one paranormal experience himself. There are stories of him staying in a hotel called Excelsior House and being so frightened by ghosts that he fled the room and moved 20 miles away. We’ve also heard anecdotes about Spielberg seeing the ghost of a dead relative repeatedly as a child. Whether based in reality or the product of an exceptional imagination, these experiences may have had an impact on his life’s work and this upcoming social network.

The new social network may also have original video content investigating alleged ghost and U.F.O. stories, the publication said.
CNET suggests something perhaps a bit more... viral...
Here's another theory: What if this is in conjunction with some kind of upcoming Spielberg project, a sort of uber-viral meta-campaign along the lines of the HBO Voyeur Project?
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Vinny
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at 09:57 on March 5th, 2008

jordan, I like this story. It's good stuff.

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Rachel Nixon

How about calling it "Spacebook"?

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Swan

Hey Rachel!

I think you should suggest that to Spielberg - it's perfect! ;)
     ~ Swan

        

Swan
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at 12:32 on March 5th, 2008

Interesting to say the least Jordan!

I can see many people joining just as voyeurs as well as those who claim to have experienced paranormal activity. Heck! I might join myself! ;)
       ~ Swan

korzac
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at 14:46 on March 5th, 2008

jordan, I like this story. It's good stuff.


I am a fan of Spielberg of SF and of UFO . This does not mean that I am a believer... but I like the creative imput/output  it generate:. Hello Ghosts...

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orbhunterx

 
Yatahey!
 
Due to the sighting of something "alien" running amuck across a dark, country road in Denton, Texas, which happened not long after we spotted a UFO overhead, I've dedicated a forum to it. I invite you to visit, read the details of what we know, submit reports of similar creatures, and discuss all things related to the Creature of Copper Canyon and UFO sightings in North Texas...
 
http://ufocasebook.conforums.com/index.cgi?board=worldwide&action=display&num=1204321417

Thank You,
Lance, Founder
Denton Area Paranormal Society
http://www.dapsghost.com

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angela444

LOL ... The UFO and Paranormal Activity Social Network - http://www.globalufospace.com
My profile - http://www.globalufospace.com/Angela444

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