can you name a few projects he has put aside?
Films like "Chocky", "A Steady Rain", "Pirate Latitudes", "The 39 Clues", and a remake of "When Worlds Collide".
Steven Spielberg
In 2009, Spielberg reportedly tried to obtain the screen rights to make a film based on Microsoft's "Halo" series. In September 2008, Steven Spielberg bought film rights for John Wyndham's novel "Chocky" and is interested in directing it. He is also interested in making an adaptation of "A Steady Rain", "Pirate Latitudes", "The 39 Clues", and a remake of "When Worlds Collide".

In May 2009, Steven Spielberg bought the rights to the life story of Martin Luther King, Jr. Spielberg will be involved not only as producer but also as a director. However, the purchase was made from the King estate, led by son Dexter, while the two other surviving children, the Reverend Bernice and Martin III, immediately threatened to sue, not having given their approvals to the project.
where was the movie war of the worlds filmed Virginia, Connecticut, New Jersey, California, and New York. what is its storyline? Ray Ferrier his children and  former wife "tripod" war machine emerges to destroy the area, multiple tripods that have attacked major cities around the world. who directed it? Steven Spielberg. where is he from? Cincinnati, Ohio. does he own a yacht? Yes, mega-yacht "Seven Seas". what is his net worth? $3.7 billion. did he direct any award show? Yes, He has directed fourteen Oscar winning and nominated performances.
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Steven Spielberg [SEP] Projects on hold
In 2009, Spielberg reportedly tried to obtain the screen rights to make a film based on Microsoft's "Halo" series. In September 2008, Steven Spielberg bought film rights for John Wyndham's novel "Chocky" and is interested in directing it. He is also interested in making an adaptation of "A Steady Rain", "Pirate Latitudes", "The 39 Clues", and a remake of "When Worlds Collide". In May 2009, Steven Spielberg bought the rights to the life story of Martin Luther King, Jr. Spielberg will be involved not only as producer but also as a director. However, the purchase was made from the King estate, led by son Dexter, while the two other surviving children, the Reverend Bernice and Martin III, immediately threatened to sue, not having given their approvals to the project.