Steven Spielberg second biggest film of 1997 behind James Cameron's "Titanic" (which topped the original "Jurassic Park" to become the new recordholder for box office receipts). His next film, "Amistad", was based on a true story (like "Schindler's List"), specifically about an African slave rebellion. Despite decent reviews from critics, it did not do well at the box office. Spielberg released "Amistad" under DreamWorks Pictures, which has produced all of his films from "Amistad" onwards with the exception of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull", "The Adventures of Tintin" and "Ready Player One". His 1998 theatrical release was the
Oscar (bull) Great American Cowboy." Arriolla was permitted to use both hands (bull riding rules specify one hand) and he only needed to stay on for five seconds instead of the normal requirement of eight seconds; nevertheless, Oscar tossed him in less than two seconds. Finally, in 1975, John Davis succeeded in being the first bull rider to ride Oscar and win the bronze statue. Davis conquered Oscar in July 1975 at the California Rodeo Salinas. Davis also won the championship gold buckle that day. Also in 1975, Randy Mager obtained one of his two rides from Oscar at the National Finals