US EditionReview: 'Jaws @ 50' Tells Definitive 'Behind-the-Scenes' Story
MEXICO, JUL 3 – Jaws transformed shark perceptions, spurring both fear and curiosity, while Mexico faces ongoing challenges with shark fishing and conservation, catching 20,000 to 40,000 tons annually.
- The 50th anniversary screening of the movie Jaws took place on July 18 at the St. George Theatre in Staten Island, celebrating the film first released in 1975.
- Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg, took 159 days to shoot instead of the planned 55, due to mechanical shark breakdowns and ocean challenges during production.
- Three mechanical sharks were built for the movie, and the Orca boat from the film recently appeared at Martha's Vineyard to honor the 50th anniversary celebration.
- Mike Sterling, a carpenter with a passion for "Jaws," mentioned a destroyed element that no longer remains and expressed hope that the film will inspire a brand-new audience.
- Jaws changed the public's fear of sharks, contributing to a perception that humans should kill sharks, which caused a drastic shark population drop but also promoted lasting conservation awareness.
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Florida man recreates boat seen in 'Jaws'
(NBC, KYMA/KECY) - The Orca is one of the most famous boats in movie history and it dates back to 1975, and a man in Florida has built a look-alike. "'Jaws' is, to me, the go to let's see, today. Look, it's rainy, it's hot. And you want to go inside. You can go and put Jaws on Christmas Day. You can put Jaws on," said Mike Sterling, a Marine carpenter who's a "Jaws" enthusiast. Sterling was seven-years-old when one of his favorite movies came ou…
Extended interview: Richard Dreyfuss on filming "Jaws"
In this web exclusive, actor Richard Dreyfuss talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about fighting for the role that would launch his career into the stratosphere: the shark expert Matt Hooper in Steven Spielberg's "Jaws." He also discusses the notoriously problem-plagued production; his awe of co-star Robert Shaw; and the most valuable lesson he learned during the film's 159-day shoot on Martha's Vineyard.
St. George Theatre celebrates ’Jaws’ 50th anniversary with screening to benefit Richmond University Medical Center on July 18
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — “Jaws,” the iconic summer blockbuster that made its debut in 1975, will be celebrated with a special screening at the historic St. George Theatre to mark 50 years since the time-honored film first hit the big screen.
Peper column: On 50th anniversary of 'Jaws,' you'll never go in the water again, right?
I've lived near the coast most of my life, and still enjoy walking the Folly Beach pier, but I recently spotted a shark in the water and was reminded of "Jaws" and the groundbreaking film's upcoming 50th anniversary.
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