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Frank Baum's 1900 children's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" has had an incredible life well beyond its original intent. First, there was a Broadway musical adaptation in 1902, and then in 1939, it was adapted into the film "The Wizard of Oz" starring Judy Garland. Since then, there have been numerous excellent and unique reinterpretations of Baum's story, ranging from 1978's "The Wiz" (a movie musical featuring an all-Black cast) to the wildly successful "Wicked" franchise based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, which has since given rise to a major musical film version starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jeff Goldblum. "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is wildly adaptable because of its rather simple plot structure and hugely recognizable elements, and since it's been in the public domain since 1956, people have had a lot of time to create their own visions of this classic fantasy adventure.

Indeed, there have...

Stars: Kurt Russell, Josh Lucas, Richard Dreyfuss, Andre Braugher, Emmy Rossum, Jacinda Barrett, Mike Vogel, Kevin Dillon | Written by Mark Protosevich | Directed by Wolfgang Petersen

In 1972 the “Master of Disaster” Irwin Allen, known for the popular 1960s science-fiction television series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost in Space, The Time Tunnel, and Land of the Giants, produced the epic adventure The Poseidon Adventure. Over the years, that film became a classic and over 20 years after that film’s release, legendary director Wolfgang Petersen made his version of Paul Gallico’s classic adventure novel with 2006’s Poseidon. Now, as we are heading to the 20th anniversary of this remake’s release, Arrow Video have restored and transferred this film to deluxe 4K UltraHD.

Passengers and crew members alike are celebrating New Year’s Eve aboard the cruise-liner Poseidon, the pinnacle of engineering and the height of luxury. But soon after the clock strikes midnight,...

"One heavy will storm will destroy it at all." "I completely agree – it's perfect."...

Before Star Wars rewrote the rules of what Hollywood could be, George Lucas managed to make an immensely successful movie on a measly budget. American Graffiti earned $140 million worldwide, over a budget of $777,000, and that’s 180 times its budget! (via The Numbers)

The coming-of-age dramedy made industry elites look at Lucas in a different light, and he was eventually able to create Star Wars by leveraging the success of American Graffiti. So, let’s look at how the stars aligned for the creator after his breakout movie!

How American Graffiti Paved the Way for Star Wars Harrison Ford in American Graffiti | Credits: Credits: Lucasfilm Ltd.

Before we could witness galaxies and lightsabers, George Lucas was working on American Graffiti, the launchpad that made Star Wars possible, and we got the greatest story ever told. American Graffiti received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Lucas.

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Jonathan Seda, known popularly as Jon Seda, is an American actor of Puerto Rican descent. He is known for his work in both television and film, garnering attention for his role as Detective Antonio Dawson in Chicago P.D., and his role as Chris Perez in Selena Quintinalla’s biographical film Selena (1997).

Jon Seda Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education

Jon Seda was born on October 14, 1970 (Jon Seda age: 54) in Manhattan, New York. His parents are of Puerto-Rican descent. His father is Hector Seda and his mother is Dharma Seda. He grew up in Clifton, New Jersey after his family moved there. He has five siblings – two brothers and three sisters.

Seda’s friends reportedly convinced him to try out boxing and this is how Seda started working out at the gym. He soon started to win several championships and found himself at the Golden Gloves competition in New Jersey,...

One major sequel to a classic comedy leads this list, but there’s plenty more to stream beyond the Sandler-verse.

Netflix’s long-running deal with Adam Sandler is finally starting to pay off in a big way. With the massive release of “Happy Gilmore 2,” the streamer has gone all-in on Sandler nostalgia, and I’m all here for it. The original “Happy Gilmore” would’ve landed on this list too, but it’s getting pulled on July 31st. Still, Sandler shows up more than once below, and he’s not the only reason to hit play. This list has a little bit of everything: horror, thrillers, action, and comedy — the kind of lineup that reminds you why Netflix is the biggest dog in the streaming world. So, here are the top seven movies streaming on Netflix right now.

Top 7 movies streaming on Netflix right now:

No. 7: ‘Grown Ups 2’

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It's safe to say that 2025 has been a financially successful year for Warner Bros. Obviously, much of the talk of the town has centered around "Superman" thriving as a launchpad for the newly-established DC Universe, but films such as "Sinners," "Final Destination Bloodlines," and "F1" (which WB distributed in collaboration with Apple Original Films) have all performed extremely well for the studio. However, the hot streak of box office success kicked off in April when "A Minecraft Movie" dominated the box office, filling theaters with young people obsessed with the viral, ironic memes related to Steve (Jack Black) and, of course, the chicken jockey scene.

A lot can be argued about the overall quality of "A Minecraft Movie." /Film's review defended the film's merits, while other critics have dismissed its ambitions and humor as being too juvenile. However, there's no denying director Jared Hess brought his unique sensibilities to one...

Rob Reiner is an unabashed Stephen King fan. He third movie was Stand by Me, based on the King story "The Body." Shortly after the release of that film, he formed his own production company, Castle Rock Entertainment, named after a fictional Maine town that serves as the setting for many a King tale. Over the years, Castle Rock has churned out several adaptations of the horror master's works, including The Shawshank Redemption, Misery, The Green Mile, Needful Things, Dolores Claiborne, Hearts in Atlantis, and Dreamcatcher — but, ironically, not the King-adjacent series Castle Rock, which was produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot.

During a weekend appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, Reiner shared some behind-the-scenes anecdotes of his two acclaimed King features, Stand by Me (1986) and Misery (1990), which earned a Best Actress Oscar for Kathy Bates — the only film based on the novelist's work to win an Academy Award.

"For Misery,...

The summer is nearing its end. This means that horror fans are getting closer and closer to Jaws’ 50th anniversary theatrical re-release. The iconic Steven Spielberg film is coming back to the big screen this August. To chum the waters, there's been a whole line of killer anniversary merchandise to take a bite out of. Now, Neca has returned to shore with their latest Jaws figure.

Neca’s new addition to their Jaws collection is a 3D display piece recreating the iconic poster for the 1975 classic. The main shark of the figure sits on a stylish water base and replicates Roger Kastle’s painting with painstaking accuracy. The jaw of the shark is fully articulated as well. This beast is housed in a clear window case with a backdrop that finishes the infamous scene of the poster.

One of the Scariest Images in Horror

Jaws’ poster is one of the best in cinema history.

Jaws star Richard Dreyfuss has updated his fans that he will be unable to attend this year’s SharkCon due to his poor health.

Jaws, in which Dreyfuss portrays the character Matt Hooper, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

On Sunday, the SharkCon Instagram account shared a clip of Dreyfuss in a hospital bed with a Jaws blanket snugly pulled up to his chin. He addressed the camera, “Hello, fellow cons. I am very, very sorry to tell you that I’ve been diagnosed with a viral, er…What is it?”

Dreyfuss’ wife, Svetlana Erokhin, could be heard off-camera confirming Dreyfuss was suffering from viral bronchitis.

Dreyfuss struggled to repeat the diagnosis, but continued, “I’ve been told by my doctors I cannot fly, and I would have to fly five hours to get there.”

He went on, “I’m terribly sorry because I had planned to be [at SharkCon], and I...

Jaws star Richard Dreyfuss was expected to appear at SharkCon this past weekend, but fans were left disappointed when the actor was unable to make his planned appearance. However, he had a very good reason for not showing up after sending a personal message from his hospital bed, where he was laid up with viral bronchitis, which prevented him from traveling to the event. In the message shared by the Con’s official page, the 77-year-old said:

“Hello fellow cons. I’m very, very sorry to tell you that I’ve been diagnosed with viral bronchitis. I’ve been told by my doctors I cannot fly, and I would have to fly five hours to get there. I’m terribly sorry because I had planned to be there and had been looking forward to it, but I’m unable to do so. I don’t want to get anyone else...

Jaws star Richard Dreyfuss shared a remorseful video message over the weekend, revealing he had been hospitalized with viral bronchitis and would have to cancel his appearance at fan event SharkCon.

In the clip, Dreyfuss explained that he had been diagnosed with viral bronchitis and would not be able to fly to the event in Tampa. “I’ve been told by my doctors I cannot fly, and I would have to fly five hours to get there,” he said in the video, posted to the SharkCon 2025 Instagram page. “I’m...

Richard Dreyfuss is battling viral bronchitis right now and he was forced to cancel an appearance at the SharkCon event this weekend.

The Jaws stars was expected to appear at the event to celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary and participate in autograph signings and photo ops.

Richard shared a video with SharkCon, which was posted to the event’s Instagram page, that appears to have been taken from his hospital bed.

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“I’ve been told by my doctors I cannot fly, and I would have to fly five hours to get there,” he said. “I’m terribly sorry because I had planned to be there and had been looking forward to it. But I’m unable to do so. I don’t want to get anyone else sick, and I don’t want to get sicker myself. I feel terrible about not showing up,...

Richard Dreyfuss was forced to cancel a planned appearance at a fan event over the weekend after coming down with viral bronchitis.

The Jaws star was scheduled to appear at SharkCon, an event sponsored by National Geographic that took place this weekend at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo in Tampa. He was expected to take part in photo ops and do autograph signings at the event.

However, in a video posted on the SharkCon Instagram page, Dreyfuss — who appears to be in a hospital bed — shared that he would not be able to attend thsi year’s event.

“Hello, fellow cons,” he started the video. “I am very, very sorry to tell you that I’ve been diagnosed with viral — viral — what is it?” he asked his wife, Svetlana Erokhin, who was off-camera but seemingly recording the video for Dreyfuss. Viral bronchitis, she replied.

“I’ve been told by my doctors I cannot fly,...

Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss was forced to cancel his appearance at SharkCon, taking place this weekend at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall, due to his hospitalization with viral bronchitis.

In a video posted to the event’s Instagram page, the Jaws star can be seen laying in a hospital bed delivering the message, with his wife Svetlana Erokhin chiming in occasionally and the sounds of the vital signs monitor in the background.

“Hello, fellow cons. I am very, very sorry to tell you that I’ve been diagnosed with viral … viral … What is it?” Dreyfuss began, prompting Erokhin to offer the diagnosis of bronchitis.

“I’ve been told by my doctors I cannot fly, and I would have to fly five hours to get [to SharkCon]. I’m terribly sorry because I had planned to be there and had been looking forward to it. But I’m unable to do so.

Richard Dreyfuss was set to attend SharkCon in Tampa, Florida, this weekend, but the Jaws actor canceled his appearance in a video from a hospital bed as he disclosed a serious health issue. “Hello, fellow cons. I am very, very sorry to tell you that I’ve been diagnosed with, viral … bronchitis,” the 77-year-old said in the video, with wife Svetlana Erokhin helping him remember the name of the condition. Dreyfuss added, “I’ve been told by my doctors I cannot fly, and I would have to fly five hours to get there. I’m terribly sorry because I had planned to be there and had been looking forward to it, but I am unable to do so. I don’t want to get anyone else sick, and I don’t want to get sicker myself.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by SharkCon (@shark_con) The Academy Award winner,...

The beloved creature feature Jaws recently reached its 50th anniversary, prompting a widespread celebration from fans. In honor of the film turning 50, star Richard Dreyfuss was scheduled to attend SharkCon in Tampa, Florida, this weekend. However, the actor had to skip the appearance, citing a health diagnosis in a new video posted online.

The video was shared on Instagram by SharkCon, which noted that refunds will be automatically issued for anyone who's purchased photo ops or autographs. In the footage, Dreyfuss can be seen lying in a hospital bed, covered with a blanket adorned with a logo for Jaws' 50th anniversary. The 77-year-old apologized for missing the appearance at SharkCon, noting how he had been diagnosed with a contagious illness.

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“Jaws” icon Richard Dreyfuss was forced to drop out of this weekend’s SharkCon in Tampa, Fla., after he was diagnosed with viral bronchitis.

Dreyfuss delivered the news of his diagnosis and his exit in a video post shared to the SharkCon Instagram on Saturday.

He said, “Hello, fellow cons. I am very, very sorry to tell you that I’ve been diagnosed with viral…viral…What is it?”

His wife, Svetlana Erokhin, then clarified off-screen that Dreyfuss had been infected with viral bronchitis.

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Dreyfuss continued, “I’ve been told by my doctors I cannot fly, and I would have to fly five hours to get [to SharkCon]. I’m terribly sorry because I had planned to be there and had been looking forward to it. But I’m unable to do so. I don’t want to get anyone else sick,...

Coda has released the first batch of Jaws prints from its recent official art exhibition celebrating the film’s 50th anniversary.

Matt Ryan Tobin‘s clever beach scene is a 24×36 screen print, hand-numbered out of 100, for $75.

The Quint portrait by Jason Edmiston is a 16×24 giclee art print, hand numbered out of 150, for $65.

Sam Wolfe Connelly‘s ominous illustration is a 24×18 screen print, hand numbed out of 100, for $75.

The Japanese version of Roger Kastel‘s iconic poster is a 24×36 screen print, hand numbered out of 150, for $150.

Stay tuned for release details regarding the second wave of artwork.

In Steven Spielberg‘s 1975 classic, when the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police (Roy Scheider), a young marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss), and a grizzled shark hunter (Robert Shaw) embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again.

Arrow Video’s August line-up turns up the heat with six distinct genre restorations landing on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray. The month kicks off with the brutal origins of a horror icon in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning before moving through the dusty final stand of a Hollywood legend in The Shootist, high-octane gang warfare in Enemy Territory, James Caan’s debut triumph Thief, Jennifer Reeder’s twisted coming-of-age shocker Perpetrator, and Wolfgang Petersen’s epic disaster thriller Poseidon.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning arrives on 25 August in Limited Edition 4K Uhd, unearthing the Hewitt clan’s backstory in both its theatrical cut and an extended Uncut Version for the first time on 4K disc. Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes prequel recreates the grotesque birth of Leatherface and his kin in lurid fashion. A reversible sleeve, poster and collector’s booklet complete this collector’s package.

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The dino DNA is back in theaters with Universal Pictures' Jurassic World Rebirth, which reinvigorates the Jurassic Park film franchise started in 1993 by Steven Spielberg. But after just one weekend in theaters, Rebirth has passed up one of Spielberg's most acclaimed films at the box office: the film has now grossed more than the iconic director's 1977 UFO classic, Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

As of this article's publication, Jurassic World Rebirth has grossed $322 million at the worldwide box office, according to Box Office Mojo, including . This places it firmly in the top 400 films of all time, and also surpasses Close Encounter's total global total of $306 million. However, it should be noted that this figure is not adjusted for inflation; $306 million in 1977 dollars is worth about $1.6 billion today. If taking that into account, then Rebirth technically still has far to go.

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The 4th of July may be over, but the Jaws 50th anniversary celebration continues throughout the year.

McFarlane Toys is commemorating the occasion with a 1:48 scale light-up statue.

Made of polyresin, the detailed statue measures 9.9″ long, 8.9″ wide, and 4.5″ high. The base lights up to illuminates the water and is hand-numbered.

Available to pre-order for $299.99, it’s expected to be released in March 2o26.

If that’s out of your price range, McFarlane is also releasing a 6.25″ Jaws posed figure for $34.99.

In Jaws, when the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again.

Directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb, the 1975 classic stars Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary,...

"You're gonna need a bigger boat." Fifty years later, those words still send shivers down our spines, and this summer, they’ll sound even more terrifying in IMAX. Universal Pictures is throwing a massive party for Jaws’ 50th anniversary, and it’s daring you — yes, you — to get back in the water. Starting August 29, Steven Spielberg’s iconic 1975 thriller will be re-released nationwide in stunning 4K, with select screenings in IMAX, RealD 3D, 4Dx, and D-box — in case you want to actually feel the boat tipping and the shark chomping.

It’s the blockbuster that created the summer blockbuster, now swimming back to theaters in more formats than ever before. And yes, there’s a brand-new 50th anniversary trailer, and no, your goosebumps aren’t going away anytime soon.

Jaws has been re-released many times before, but this is the big one. The re-release marks half a century since Spielberg...

Sympathy for Mr. Mayor.

After concluding Pride month with discussions of Danny Boyle’s modern classic 28 Days Later (listen) and the Freddy-Krueger-for-kids villain in Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: The Movie (listen), we’re shifting gears into full-on summer blockbuster territory with a look at Steven Spielberg‘s juggernaut of a creature feature in Jaws (1975).

In case you’ve lived under a rock your entire life: Jaws tells the tale of a monstrous Great White Shark that has staked its claim over the beaches of Amity Island. In charge of stopping its rampage is police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider), against the wishes of the island’s capitalistic mayor (Murray Hamilton). When the shark slaughters one too many people, Brody teams up with marine biologist Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and crazed shark hunter Quint (Robert Shaw) to track it down and kill it for good.

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Five decades ago, Steven Spielberg changed cinema forever with a malfunctioning mechanical shark and a two-note musical motif that still makes beachgoers nervous. Laurent Bouzereau’s “Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story” arrives as both celebration and archaeological dig, examining how a troubled production became the template for modern moviemaking. Bouzereau, whose documentary expertise spans from “Music by John Williams” to countless Spielberg retrospectives, brings the perfect sensibility to this project—part film historian, part cultural anthropologist.

The National Geographic production benefits from extraordinary access, featuring candid conversations with Spielberg himself alongside a murderer’s row of contemporary filmmakers who grew up in Jaws’ shadow. What emerges in these lean 90 minutes isn’t just another making-of documentary, but a fascinating study of how artistic accidents can reshape entire industries.

The film traces Peter Benchley’s novel from conception through its transformation into cinema’s first true summer blockbuster, revealing...

Hooper sits at the table on the bridge of the Orca. Next to him, a man with thick sideburns begins to sing: “Show me the way to go home…” Hooper joins in, slapping the table in rhythm and taking a swig from a cup of mystery booze. The boat rocks gently in the Atlantic tide as their voices echo across the open water.

Sounds familiar, right? You’d be forgiven for thinking I’m describing a scene straight out of Jaws, and in a way, I am. But this was also a very real moment I witnessed at the Jaws 50th Anniversary celebration, when Richard Dreyfuss himself climbed aboard the newly commissioned replica of the Orca on Martha’s Vineyard and gave fans a show.

It was just one of many surreal moments during my time on the island, covering (via the video embedded above) what can only be described...

Netflix, the great white shark of streaming, is wading into Discovery’s and Nat Geo’s waters.

This holiday weekend, National Geographic Channel’s 13th annual SharkFest debuts, beating Discovery Channel’s 37th Shark Week to the schedule. This summer, the blood in the water isn’t from chum, rather it’s from a whale of a new competitor: Netflix.

Netflix dominates pretty much all things TV, so why should shark content be any different? On June 30, Netflix premiered its documentary Shark Whisperer, which follows Ocean Ramsey in her unique (and controversial — and viral) approach to marine conservation: swimming freely with gigantic sharks for hours on end. Shark Whisperer, the latest underwater documentary film from James Reed, the Oscar-winning director of My Octopus Teacher, has treaded water among Netflix’s top 10 films each day since.

Shark Whisperer is not Netflix’s only shark programming of the summer — though it will...

Photo Credit: Universal Pictures Brace yourself to get back in the water again; it’s hard to believe that 50 years have gone by since Steven Spielberg’s Jaws first made everyone nervous before swimming! To mark this big anniversary, the original summer blockbuster is returning to theaters nationwide. Universal Pictures is bringing Jaws back in stunning 4K, with extras like 3D, 4Dx, plus D-box for extra thrills. It’s really not just for people who have only watched it at home. Now is your chance to see Jaws like how it once stunned crowds, if you never saw it on a big screen or you just want to feel that terror one more time. For many fans, seeing Jaws like this is an experience that will be unmatched by watching it in any other way, leaving people very wary of the water. Released on June 20, 1975, Jaws wasn’t just a...

From Roger Kastel’s iconic painting to every conceivable use of the film’s iconography, Jaws has inspired countless artwork over the last half-century.

Sadist Art Designs is celebrating 50 years of terror with two unique takes on Steven Spielberg‘s 1975 blockbuster.

Direct-to-garment T-shirts are available in several colorways for $28. Use the coupon code “July 1975” to save 15% off your entire order.

Written by Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb, Jaws stars Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, and Murray Hamilton.

When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again.

A 50th anniversary edition of Jaws hit home video last month, and the film returns to theaters in IMAX and 4Dx on August 28.

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Universal Pictures is proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws (1975), director Steven Spielberg’s Academy Award®–winning thriller that redefined the theatrical experience and remains one of the most influential films in cinema history. On August 29, the film returns to theaters nationwide in stunning 4K, with select screenings in IMAX®, RealD 3D, 4Dx and D-box, offering audiences the chance to experience the original summer blockbuster as never before.

Released on June 20, 1975, Jaws became a box-office sensation and a cultural tidal wave. It was the first film in history to surpass $100 million at the domestic box office and helped usher in the era of the wide-release blockbuster. Its success redefined the studio release model and established the summer season as Hollywood’s premiere showcase for event films.

For Spielberg — who had made his feature debut the year prior with The Sugarland Express — Jaws marked a pivotal ascent. The film cemented...

"What we are dealing with here is a perfect engine. An eating machine." Universal is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the all-timer classic Jaws with a nationwide re-release at the end of the summer this year.

Universal Pictures will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws, Steven Spielberg’s Academy Award–winning thriller that redefined the theatrical experience and remains one of the most influential films in cinema history.

On August 29, the film returns to theaters nationwide in stunning 4K, with select screenings in IMAX, RealD 3D, 4Dx, and D-box, offering audiences the chance to experience the original summer blockbuster as never before.

Released on June 20, 1975, Jaws became a box office sensation and a cultural tidal wave. It was the first film in history to surpass $100 million at the domestic box office, helping usher in the era of the wide-release blockbuster. Its success redefined the studio release model and established the summer season as Hollywood’s premiere showcase for event films.

For Steven Spielberg—who had made his feature debut the year prior with The Sugarland Express—Jaws marked a pivotal ascent. The film cemented his place...

You’re going to want to stay out of the water — again. Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and Universal is going all-in on the blockbuster that made people fear the ocean. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the original man-versus-shark thriller or one of the last land-dwellers who’s never seen it, summer 2025 is packed with ways to relive (or finally experience) the mayhem of Amity Island.

The biggest news? Jaws is swimming onto IMAX screens across the country at the end of August, giving fans the rare chance to see Bruce in all his 70mm glory. Tickets are already on sale, so grab yours now before the ocean runs dry. If you’re not near an IMAX theater, don’t worry — Jaws is also diving back into Alamo Drafthouse locations nationwide, keeping its theatrical run alive with beachside beers and heart-pounding dread. And if...

In case you haven’t heard, Steven Spielberg’s Jaws turns 50 this year. To commemorate the occasion, the seminal shark horror movie is getting an IMAX re-release next month.

Jaws swims onto IMAX (and 4Dx!) screens on August 28, and tickets are on sale now.

In the classic film, “When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police (Roy Scheider), a young marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss), and a grizzled shark hunter (Robert Shaw) embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again. Featuring an unforgettable score that evokes pure terror, Jaws remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history.”

Spielberg’s 1975 original summer blockbuster is written by Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb, based on Benchley’s 1974 novel.

It’s been a packed summer for Jaws’ 50th Anniversary celebrations. Most recently,...

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest movies ever made, director Steven Spielberg’s classic shark thriller Jaws, which first reached theatres on June 20, 1975. To mark the occasion, Jaws will be getting an IMAX release beginning on August 28th. It will also be getting a theatrical re-release on non-imax screens beginning on August 29th. You can check out the IMAX trailer in the embed above. Tickets are available at This Link.

Directed by Spielberg from a screenplay by Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb that was based on a best-selling novel by Benchley, Jaws has the following synopsis: When a young woman is killed by a shark while skinny-dipping near the New England tourist town of Amity Island, police chief Martin Brody wants to close the beaches, but mayor Larry Vaughn overrules him, fearing that the loss of tourist revenue will cripple the town. Ichthyologist Matt Hooper and grizzled...

Fright-Rags is getting in on the Jaws 50th anniversary celebration with apparel and pint glasses.

Zachary Jackson Brown‘s new 50th anniversary design comes on T-shirts ($33), Comfort Colors tees ($34), and tank tops ($33).

The 16-ounce pint glass (perfect for your Jaws wine) features a custom embossed design with raised artwork and wave textures. Priced at $25, it’s housed in a collector’s box.

Fright-Rags has also restocked their Jaws socks designed by Sara Deck for $13 and Kyle Crawford‘s recreation of the original film crew shirt for $33, plus several archival shirts available as print-on-demand for $36.

In Jaws, when the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again.

Directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb,...

You’re going to want to get out of the water for this one. We knew this summer would be a big one for fans of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws thanks to the iconic film celebrating its 50th anniversary, but one streamer is making the thriller bigger than the shark itself. According to What’s on Netflix, all four titles will be making their way to Netflix on July 15. This means that not only can you celebrate the milestone moment of one of cinema’s biggest features from the comfort of your own home, but you can do so by way of a bingeable watch party that allows you (and maybe even some friends) to see the story through from start to finish.

You’d essentially need to be living under a rock (no offense) if you don’t know the synopsis of at least the first Jaws. But, luckily,...

Photo Credit: National Geographic Everyone knows Jaws. It’s the iconic film that launched Steven Spielberg from a promising newcomer to a visionary director who created the biggest moneymaker of all time. But what many don’t realize is the immense psychological toll this groundbreaking film took on Spielberg, especially at the tender age of 26. A new National Geographic documentary, Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story, reveals just how rattled he truly was. As reported by Entertainment Weekly‘s Jordan Hoffman, Spielberg himself uses phrases like “I think I just lost it” when reflecting on the massive, costly, and notoriously difficult production. While it’s common knowledge that Jaws went way over budget and ran 100 days behind schedule (it even inspired a Broadway play!), seeing the now-grandfatherly Spielberg reflect on this torment so many decades later is one of the documentary’s most striking revelations. The problems seemed endless.

As the creators, writers, producers and stars of the iconic animated series South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone have made a habit of taking a dump on beloved celebrities. And so, Danny DeVito should consider himself lucky.

The running theme throughout Parker and Stone’s long career at the top of the comedy business has been how, the more famous the creative duo gets, the less they care for the pomp and circumstance of America’s celebrity culture. For instance, when Parker and Stone received an Academy Award nomination for the song “Blame Canada" from their 1999 film South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, they arrived at Hollywood’s biggest night wearing some starlets’ dresses and tripping on acid just to mock the entertainment industry’s power players and make the evening enjoyable for themselves.

Considering their iconoclastic approach to comedy, it comes as no surprise that, shortly before Parker...

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This July, Netflix is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated final chapter of the worldwide hit fantasy series The Sandman to the much-awaited sequel of the fantasy action film The Old Guard. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Netflix this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the five best films that are coming to Netflix in July 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Captain Phillips (July 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93% Credit – Sony Pictures

Captain Phillips is a biographical action-thriller film directed by Paul Greengrass from a screenplay by Billy Ray. Based on the 2009 Maersk Alabama hijacking, the 2013 film follows Captain Richard Philips, a merchant mariner, as his ship is overtaken by Somali Pirates and he is taken hostage.

Jawsmade a generation of moviegoers afraid to swim in the water, but it even had an impact on some of the actors. As Jaws celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer, many people are looking back on the iconic movie that helped usher in the era of summer blockbusters.

While not the first shark attack movie ever made, the brilliant use of the shark’s point of view instilled a fear in the audience that something in the ocean was watching them without them even realizing it. However, it was the fake shark that was responsible for much of Jaws’ production troubles that made an impact on one young actor.

Looking back at the movie, actor Jay Mello recalls his terrified memories of the mechanical shark used in the movie. Mello was only 6 years old when he played Sean Brody, the youngest child of Roy Scheider’s Chief Brody. While his...

Steven Spielberg surely had no idea that one well-meaning remark about John Williams to George Lucas would've paved the way for one of the greatest soundtracks in cinematic history. But the world is a better place for it.

Spielberg and Williams' long-lived collaboration began in 1974, when the latter worked on The Sugarland Express. Before that, Williams had worked with directors like Frank Sinatra, Irwin Allen, and Don Siegel. In 2023, Spielberg told Deadline that Williams' work on Mark Rydell's The Reivers made him seek the music composer out for his theatrical feature debut.

A year later, the two worked together on Spielberg's classic horror thriller, Jaws, for which Williams won an Oscar. As the 1975 movie turned 50 this month, let's revisit how it led to Williams working with Lucas.

We may have Steven Spielberg to thank for the Star Wars soundtrack

Lucas was gearing up for A New Hope, then known as just Star Wars,...

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest movies ever made, director Steven Spielberg’s classic Jaws, which first reached theatres on June 20, 1975. To mark the occasion, Jaws aired over three hours on NBC this past Friday, June 20th, beginning at 8pm Et – and Programming Insider reports that that was the most-watched primetime telecast of the night, pulling in 3.261 million viewers! Here are the top 10 primetime telecasts, based on total viewers:

1. NBC Movie Special Jaws (1975) (S) – 3.261 million viewers. 2. Jesse Watters Primetime – 3.180 million viewers. 3. Gutfeld! – 2.942 million viewers. 4. Hannity – 2.706 million viewers. 5. 20/20 – 2.371 million viewers. 6. Celebrity Jeopardy! (Fri.) (Rp) – 2.109 million viewers. 7. Fire Country (R) – 1.866 million viewers. 8. WWE Friday Night SmackDown – 1.524 million viewers. 9. Grammy Greats: The Stories Behind the Songs (Rs) – 1.311 million viewers. 10. All In with Chris Hayes – 0.889 million viewers.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown won the night in the Adults 18-49 category, but switch the age range to 25-54 and Jaws was the most popular.

About 50 years ago, there wasn’t the concept of summer blockbuster, and that changed with the unprecedented success of Steven Spielberg’s iconic creature feature Jaws. The film starring Roy Scheiderasthe water-fearing police chief was a mega success and is making waves even today. The movie is celebrating its 50th anniversary in style and creating more records on the way.

Jaws recently made onto broadcast television with a special one-night-only screening featuring an introduction by the director himself and has garnered views that other movies and prestige TV shows only dream of. The NBC special garnered over 3 million eyeballs, cementing the fact that it’s a movie event everyone will tune in to watch.

‘Jaws’ is a Classic Over 3 million people watched Jaws on NBC this past Friday night. 50 years later. We've all seen it countless times. We can watch it whenever we want. But it's still an event that...

Richard Dreyfuss is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jawsby selling some exclusive merchandise from the iconic movie to fans. Jaws was released in 1975, becoming what many call the first summer blockbuster and changing the landscape of Hollywood forever. Along with becoming the highest-grossing movie ever at the time, it was also nominated for Best Picture and launched Steven Spielberg as a massive filmmaking talent. Half a century later, Jaws is still celebrated as one of the greatest movies of all time.

Richard Dreyfuss added to the brilliance of the shark attack movie with her performance as oceanographer Matt Hooper, one of the heroes who hunts the deadly Great White in the movie’s climax. With so much excitement surrounding the movie’s 50th anniversary, Dreyfuss is looking back on Jaws by selling some signed merchandise from the movie. On his personal website, Dreyfuss shared a video announcing the sale, which includes posters,...

As we continue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Jaws," cinema enthusiasts everywhere can wax poetic about the film's impact as the godfather of the modern blockbuster. The 1975 big screen adaptation of Peter Benchley's novel of the same name not only captivated audiences and frightened them from visiting the beach that summer, but it also served as the ultimate calling card for the filmmaker who would be king: Steven Spielberg. After making his feature-length debut with his television film "Duel" and his theatrical debut with "The Sugarland Express," Spielberg ventured into uncharted waters with "Jaws," which was a notoriously difficult production for him.

"Jaws" was a cultural juggernaut, becoming the highest-grossing film ever at the time of its release (a record that Spielberg himself would break two more times with "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" and "Jurassic Park"). Adjusted for ticket price inflation, it is the 7th highest-grossing film in history,...

Coda, in conjunction with Popcore, Universal Studios and Amblin Entertainment, presents an official art exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jaws.

The exhibit opens at Art Alliance of Monmouth County in Red Bank, NJ with a reception on June 28 and will be on view through July 13.

Bloody Disgusting has an exclusive first look at Taiwanese American illustrator Sachin Teng‘s unique take on the 1975 blockbuster below.

Other participating artists include Chris Austin, Greg Aronowitz, Stephanie Brown, James Chapman, Sam Wolfe Connelly, Sonny Day, Grzegorz & Krzysztof Domaradzki, Dulk, Jason Edmiston, Bob Eggleton, Abigail Goldman, Josh Keyes, Brian Mashburn, Danielle Murray, Adam Lister, Neil M Perry, Phantom City Creative, David Rice, Sad Salesman, Greg Simkins, Lorien Stern, Tyler Stout, Meghan Stratman, Matty Ryan Tobin, and Geoff Trapp.

In Jaws, when the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police, a young marine biologist,...

Mattel Creations is celebrating a major movie milestone at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with a special Hot Wheels® collectible for Jaws‘ 50th anniversary.

Those attending San Diego Comic-Con 2025, which runs July 24-27, are going to need a bigger boat for their haul.

Head to Mattel merchandise booth (#2945) for must have collectibles, including the new Monster High Skullector Elvira Doll as well as the new Nostalgic Film Favorites: Hot Wheels® Jaws 50th Anniversary.

“In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Jaws, Hot Wheels is diving into nostalgia with a bold tribute to one of the most iconic movie scenes of all time: ‘You’re gonna need a bigger boat.’ The packaging itself is a showstopper, designed to reflect the gritty 1970s style and sculpted to mimic the look of water, making it just as collectible as the vehicle inside. You’re gonna need a bigger shelf!”

“These movies have left an indelible mark on pop culture.

We all talk about the seismic impact Steven Spielberg's "Jaws" had in shaping the quintessential summer blockbuster, but even greater was the renewed interest it generated in the creature feature. Everyone wanted to cash in on the killer animal movie craze after "Jaws," with films like "Orca: The Killer Whale," "Grizzly" and "Alligator" arriving in its wake. The issue was that plenty of producers wanted to hop aboard the bandwagon and make their own hit, yet "Jaws" was itself the rare combination of B-movie thrills and top-tier filmmaking, and it remains the gold standard. With that said, however, there's still a considerable amount of craft on display in the aforementioned movies. Then there were filmmakers like Joe Dante, who had the right idea and didn't even attempt to recapture the same prestige, instead leaning in a much more humorous direction with his efforts on 1978's "Piranha."

With the aid...

It’s Jaws’ 50th birthday—half a century ago, Steven Spielberg’s legendary shark flick swam into theaters, terrified beachgoers, and basically invented the idea of “summer blockbuster”. Now, as Jaws turns the big 5-0, fans everywhere are celebrating this thrilling classic that almost made us stay away from the ocean forever.

But here’s the thing, while we all remember the iconic music and that massive mechanical shark—the real jaw-dropping deal was happening behind the scenes. So, in honor of this milestone, we’re diving deep into 15 outrageous stories behind Steven Spielberg’s greatest movie ever made.

1. Steven Spielberg wasn’t the first choice for Jaws

Before Steven Spielberg jumped into the deep end, Universal Studios eyed The Culpepper Cattle Co. director, Dick Richards, as the initial choice. But unfortunately, Richards was sacked when he kept getting confused between the shark and a whale, in studio meetings. So,...