US EditionSteven Spielberg Shares 'Jaws' Nightmares in 'Jaws @ 50' Doc
MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS, JUN 20 – Despite mechanical shark failures and budget overruns, Spielberg’s creative solutions made 'Jaws' a groundbreaking film that launched the modern summer blockbuster, grossing millions worldwide.
- Steven Spielberg’s film Jaws premiered on June 20, 1975, marking a significant milestone in Hollywood cinema.
- The film faced numerous production challenges, including a malfunctioning mechanical shark, which Spielberg said made him direct more like Alfred Hitchcock.
- Filming extended from an expected 55 days to 159 days, cost $9 million, and involved local recruits for authenticity in this first major Hollywood water shoot.
- Spielberg reflected, "I had no idea it was going to have that kind of life," acknowledging he didn’t expect its lasting success and influence.
- Jaws became a blockbuster that launched the summer movie tradition, influenced filmmakers for decades, and inspired ocean conservation, though it also triggered excessive shark hunting.
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On the occasion of the anniversary of the release of his cult film, Steven Spielberg delivers the ultimate filming secrets in two stories, one institutional, the other more irreverent.
Steven Spielberg shares 'Jaws' nightmares in 'Jaws @ 50' doc
"Jaws @ 50" director Laurent Bouzereau spoke with UPI about "Jaws" helmer Steven Spielberg sharing traumatic memories and bad dreams long after making the film. Producer Wendy Benchley also discussed the documentary.
‘Jaws@ 50’ doc goes behind the scenes of classic shark flick
It was inevitable there would be many 50th anniversary celebrations of Steven Spielberg’s monster hit “Jaws.” But the one documentary that has Spielberg on camera is National Geographic’s “JAWS@50: The Definitive Inside Story” which streams Friday on Hulu and Disney+. “There have been so many documentaries, books and all, there was a sense we really needed to reinvent the story a bit,” director Laurent Bouzereau said in a Zoom interview. “I deci…
Universal Names Theater For Steven Spielberg, Donna Langley’s ‘Terrifying’ Meeting With Him, And How He Celebrated ‘Jaws’ 50th Anniversary Alone – Interview
Immediately after last night’s star-studded dedication of The Steven Spielberg Theater, Universal Studios’ brand-new. state-of-the-art movie showcase, I spoke to the legendary director himself about this moment. He still was stunned by this honor at the studio that started his remarkable career. “I have never had anything like this before. I have had my name […]
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