Bruce Ramer, Attorney Who Gave the ‘Jaws’ Shark Its Name, on Navigating Hollywood as Film Turns 50

Bruce Ramer, Attorney Who Gave the ‘Jaws’ Shark Its Name, on Navigating Hollywood as Film Turns 50

“The name ‘Bruce’ originates from the name given to the original animatronics by Steven Spielberg depicted in the film ‘Jaws,’ released by Universal in 1975. The shark was originally called ‘Bruce’ by film crew members in reference to Steven Spielberg’s lawyer, Bruce Ramer, and knowledgeable fin fans tend to prefer using this as an official […]

The JPT will celebrate 50th Anniversary of 'Jaws' over Memorial Day Weekend - What's Up Newp

The Jane Pickens Theater and Event Center (The JPT) is gearing up for a big Memorial Day weekend celebration. They’re marking the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s classic “Jaws” with three special screenings, sponsored by What’s Up Newp. Movie fans can catch the film on May 23 at 7:30 p.m., May 25 at 7 p.m., […] The post The JPT will celebrate 50th Anniversary of ‘Jaws’ over Memorial Day Weekend appeared first on What's Up Newp.

“The Game of Jaws” game from the movie Tubarão de Steven Spielberg «Toy Blog

Neca has announced a new edition of the classic game The Game of Jaws to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s movie Tubarão (Jaws). The original version of the “The Game of Jaws” table game was originally released in 1975 by the ideal Toy Company. The game is made up of a large white -mouth plastic shark with various objects inside, such as bones, tires and fish. Players use a special stick to remove the shark’s mouth items befor…

14 Things That Happened Behind the Scenes During the Filming of Jaws

The 1975 summer blockbuster ‘Jaws’ changed cinema forever, but what happened when the cameras weren’t rolling was just as dramatic as the film itself. From mechanical sharks that refused to work to near-death experiences on the open water, the production of Steven Spielberg’s breakthrough hit was plagued with problems that nearly sank the entire project. Here is a list of 14 fascinating behind-the-scenes moments that reveal just how challenging—…

Empire Issue Preview: Jaws At 50, Andor, Final Destination, Hurry Up Tomorrow, Alexander Skarsgård

You go in the newsagents. Magazine’s on the shelves. Our magazine. Yes, Empire’s issue celebrating 50 years of Jaws is about to be unleashed on your local shop (and has already sold out online). Before it arrives on Thursday 10 April, here’s a sneak peek inside its pages. Jaws At 50 50 years ago, Jaws changed everything. Empire revisits the legacy of Steven Spielberg’s toothy masterpiece in an all-new tribute – getting Hollywood’s finest to unpi…