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2025 marks the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest movies ever made, director Steven Spielberg’s classic Jaws – and about a year ago, we heard that National Geographic, Amblin Documentaries, and Nedland Media were teaming up to celebrate the anniversary with the documentary Jaws @ 50. Now, a trailer has been released for Jaws @ 50, which is set to begin streaming on Disney+ and Hulu as of July 11th. Check it out in the embed above!

The documentary focuses on the tumultuous production of the film as well as the writing of the original novel by Peter Benchley. Laurent Bouzereau, who directed Faye (a documentary about Faye Dunaway) and wrote the book Spielberg: The First Ten Years, directed Jaws @ 50. Bouzereau is also working on a documentary about composer John Williams.

Jaws @ 50 will include footage and photography from the Benchley and Spielberg archives, and will also...

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, “Jaws” is circling the boat yet again. In honor of the legendary blockbuster’s 50th anniversary, National Geographic is premiering “Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story” in July. From “Faye” and “Music by John Williams” filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau, the documentary will explore the notoriously troubled shoot, its groundbreaking release, and the ripple effects the movie had on the industry and beach culture.

“Jaws @ 50” will air at 9 p.m. Et on July 10 on National Geographic and then stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Spielberg, along with production designer Joe Alves, actors Jonathan Filley, Lorriane Gary, Carl Gottieb, Jeffrey Kramer, Jeffrey Voorhees, and composer John Williams are all interviewed. The documentary will also feature insight from high-profile fans and filmmakers, including Jordan Peele, Steven Soderbergh, James Cameron, Cameron Crowe, Emily Blunt, Greg Nicotero, J.J. Abrams, George Lucas,...

Photo Credit: National Geographic Before National Geographic’s Sharkfest became an annual event, there was one film that redefined our understanding of sharks and cinematic storytelling: Jaws. This summer, as we celebrate the enduring legacy of the movie that ignited our fascination with the ocean’s most iconic predator, National Geographic is taking us on an unprecedented journey behind the scenes with Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story. Directed by the acclaimed Laurent Bouzereau (known for Faye and Music by John Williams), this 90-minute documentary promises the ultimate deep dive. From Peter Benchley’s smash novel to the revolutionary film phenomenon, Jaws @ 50 explores how the movie still influences pop culture, affects cinema, and even impacts shark preservation initiatives to this day. While you might believe you know all there is to know about Jaws, be ready to learn a totally fresh perspective. This definitive account, a collaboration between Steven Spielberg...

National Geographic goes behind the scenes of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws for the film’s 50th anniversary with the documentary Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story. Nat Geo credits the iconic film with launching its annual sharkfest, and with the celebratory documentary, fans of sharks and all things Jaws will be privy to brand-new details.

Shot on a $9-12 million-ish budget and released in June 1975, the PG-rated horror thriller is credited with being the first summer blockbuster. The 90-minute documentary, directed by Laurent Bouzereau, premieres on July 10, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt on National Geographic and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

The 50th anniversary documentary features interviews with Steven Spielberg, Joe Alves (production designer), Jonathan Filley (Cassidy), Lorraine Gary (Ellen Brody), Carl Gottlieb, Jeffrey Kramer (Hendricks), Ian Shaw, Jeffrey Voorhees (Alex Kintner), and composer John Williams. Jaws fans J.J. Abrams, Emily Blunt, James Cameron, Cameron Crowe, George Lucas,...

Steven Spielberg's iconic creature feature Jaws premiered on June 20, 1975. Ahead of its 50th anniversary next month, National Geographic has announced a documentary on the behind-the-scenes production of the iconic films.

Since its release in 1975, Jaws has completely changed cinema and creature features. Ahead of its golden anniversary, the feature will be covered in the Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story documentary, which has been created with the critically acclaimed director's participation and blessing. Produced by Spielberg's own Amblin Documentaries and Nedland Films, ScreenRant officially unveiled the first trailer and revealed the 90-minute documentary Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story premieres on July 10 on National Geographic, and is set to stream on Disney+ and Hulu the next day, on July 11.

The documentary Jaws @ 50 is directed by Laurent Bouzereau and also includes interviews with Steven Spielberg himself, who says in the trailer, "To me, making Jaws was a life-altering experience.

National Geographic’s Sharkfest wouldn’t exist without the film that changed cinema—and our relationship with sharks—forever: “Jaws.” This summer, in tribute to the movie that sparked a lasting fascination with the ocean’s most misunderstood predator, National Geographic goes behind the scenes of the legendary blockbuster with Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau, the 90-minute documentary takes viewers on the ultimate deep dive, from Peter Benchley’s bestselling novel to the cinematic phenomenon that is “Jaws” and how the film continues to ripple through pop culture, cinema and shark conservation to this day. You may think you know the full story of “Jaws”—but not until now.

Jaws @ 50 hails from Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Documentaries and Nedland Films, in partnership with Wendy Benchley and Laura Bowling, and is this summer’s only authorized documentary on the making of “Jaws,” with...

This summer, in tribute to the movie that sparked a lasting fascination with the ocean’s most misunderstood predator, National Geographic goes behind the scenes of the legendary blockbuster with Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau, the 90-minute documentary takes viewers on an in-depth exploration, from Peter Benchley’s bestselling novel to the cinematic phenomenon that is Jaws, and how the film continues to resonate through pop culture, cinema, and shark conservation to this day. You may think you know the full story of Jaws—but not until now.

Jaws @ 50 hails from Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Documentaries and Nedland Films, in partnership with Wendy Benchley and Laura Bowling, and is this summer’s only authorized documentary on the making of Jaws, with the award-winning director himself diving back into the story that launched his career and earned him final cut on the film, a...

Just in time for the film’s golden anniversary, National Geographic has announced Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story, a 90-minute documentary offering the most comprehensive behind-the-scenes account of Jaws ever produced. ScreenRant is proud to exclusively debut the trailer, poster, and official release date. The film premieres July 10 on National Geographic and streams July 11 on Disney+ and Hulu.

Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, Jaws @ 50 is the only authorized documentary tied to the film’s 50th anniversary. With Steven Spielberg’s full participation and blessing, the film is produced by Spielberg's own Amblin Documentaries and Nedland Films, alongside Wendy Benchley (wife of Jaws author Peter Benchley) and Laura Bowling.

Nat Geo's Jaws documentary includes newly recorded reflections from Spielberg who opens up about the infamously difficult shoot that nearly derailed his career - from battling malfunctioning mechanical sharks and harsh weather to suffering post-production Ptsd. The film includes never-before-seen...

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"Jaws" turns 50 in 2025, and it's just as good as when it first swam into movie theaters. Now, the movie isn't exactly a great vacation advertisement. Anecdotes about "Jaws" making people afraid of sharks or even swimming in the ocean are endless. But it's also an undeniably beautiful movie; when there's not a shark attack happening, it can make you long for summer and beaches.

"Jaws" wasn't Steven Spielberg's first ever movie, but it was the widest stage he performed on by that point. Not even 30-years-old and still sui generis, Spielberg delivered a masterpiece out of a shoot so hectic it inspired a Broadway play (aka "The Shark Is Broken")! A big part of the difficulties on the "Jaws" production (which went 100+ days over schedule) was mechanical problems with the shark animatronic. Did the choice of shooting location have...

50 years after Jaws shocked moviegoers in theaters nationwide, fans will be returning to the very place where it was filmed for a massive celebration. The 1975 Steven Spielberg classic was set on Amity Island, a fictional location original to the Jaws movie franchise. The "real" Amity Island was actually Martha's Vineyard, an island in Massachusetts.

Due to its history as the place where the Amity Island set was created, the Edgartown Board of Trade on Martha's Vineyard will host a celebration of Jaws' upcoming 50th anniversary [via amityweek.org]. Referred to as "Amity Week," it will begin on June 20, exactly 50 years after Jaws theatrical release. Through various events tied both to the filming of the movie on Martha's Vineyard and the world of Jaws itself, Amity Week will offer ten days of activities to help fans celebrate both Jaws and its connection to the area.

What This Means For Jaws' 50th Anniversary As A 10-Day Event,...

I remember the moment I first started to realize how much control a director has over a movie — when I learned they consciously choose the colors that go into their movies. This is when it clicked for me that movies are moving images, first and foremost. The images aren't just a canvas on which to tell a story, they are the story and should reinforce themes, mood, etc. as much as any dialogue or narrative beat does.

Mike Mignola, the famed comic writer/artist and creator of Hellboy, has one of my favorite explanations of how visual artists use color as a storytelling tool. "My original artwork, I really like in black-and-white, but when I'm telling a story, color is such an important tool [...] for the most part I'm much more comfortable doing work where I know color is going to be there," he said.

Of course, controlling color when...

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"Jaws" remains the king of savage animal attack horror films, but by today's horror standards it's actually pretty tame. Of course, throughout the history of film, audiences have become increasingly desensitized to these sorts of things, to the point where only brutal splatter-fests like "Terrifier 2" are capable of testing seasoned horror fans. In fact, in the case of Damien Leone's so-called "mega-slasher," there were reports of audiences fainting and vomiting in their seats.

Anyone who knows even a little about "Terrifier 2" will understand why that might have been. The sheer level of brutality on display would make anyone at least slightly queasy. But back in the 1970s it seems audiences were slightly more sensitive.

When "Jaws" released in 1975 it became what many have dubbed the first ever blockbuster, becoming an instant hit and terrifying an entire generation,...

Jaws is one of the scariest creature features in over four decades. One death in Jaws has always haunted viewers even though no gore was shown. The death of Alex Kintner in Jaws was even scarier in the book but was far surpassed in a cut scene.

Steven Spielberg's Jaws has been terrifying audiences for generations, thanks to John Williams' heart-pounding score, the ominous presence of the titular great white shark, and shocking, violent deaths. Of all the shark's victims, perhaps none are as vividly etched into cultural memory as Alex Kintner (Jeffrey Voorhees): the young boy who wanted an extra 10 minutes in the water during the Amity Independence Day Festival and ended up becoming the shark's second victim. Although his death isn't seen on screen, the image of his torn inflatable and his mother hopelessly calling his name marks a turning point in the film.

As shocking as Alex's death is,...

Time has been kind to Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo." Dismissed as dull and middling by the critics of 1958, "Vertigo" was named the greatest film of all time by Sight & Sound in 2012. Experimental films can take a while to receive due praise, and "Vertigo" is definitely one of Hitchcock's more experimental films. He even invented a whole new type of shot for it.

In the film's opening, Scottie Ferguson (James Stewart) is hanging off a skyscraper and glances stories down to the alleyway beneath. When he does, the shot distorts and the buildings on opposite sides of the alley seem to stretch. The effect was achieved by mounting a camera on a dolly track and then zooming in on the lens while moving the dolly backward. As a result, the subject of the shot remained in focus while the background of the frame distorts. While this camera trick is most accurately called a "dolly zoom,...

Actress Lee Fierro, best known for her role as the grieving Mrs. Kintner in Steven Spielberg‘s 1975 horror, Jaws, died on Sunday from complications caused by the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). She was 91.

Kevin Ryan, artistic director and board president for Island Theatre Workshop — where Fierro worked for more than 40 years during her time at Martha’s Vineyard — confirmed the news with Martha’s Vineyard Times and Entertainment Tonight.

“We will miss her terribly. She spent 40 years here on the vineyard,” Ryan told Et. “I’ve been working with her for 30 years here [on Marthas’s Vineyard] and three years since she moved [to Ohio].”

Fierro, a theatrically trained actress,...

We've just lost another great performer as actress Lee Fierro, widely known for her role as Mrs. Kintner in the 1975 horror classic Jaws, has passed away. Reportedly, Fierro died at the assisted living facility where she's been living in Ohio for the past few years due to complications from the coronavirus. She was 91 years old.

In addition to appearing in one of cinema's all-time greatest movies, Fierro also spent many years working with the Island Theatre Workshop program at Martha's Vineyard, helping more than a thousand young students to begin their acting careers. "The one word I would think of when I think of Lee is dedication. I've watched her as a performer, director and business woman and then we became friends. She was my teacher and mentor," says Kevin Ryan, the program's artistic director and board president. Other former students have since commented on her passing as well, with one saying of Fierro,...

Jaws actress Lee Fierro has died after complications with Covid-19. She was 91.

The news of Fierro’s death was reported by the Martha’s Vineyard Times. According to Kevin Ryan, artistic director and board president for Island Theatre Workshop, she was living in an assisted living facility in Ohio when she died. Fierro was a supporter of the Island Theatre Workshop for over 40 years during her time on Martha’s Vineyard. She was also a drama teacher and mentor at the Island Theatre Workshop.

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In Steven Spielberg’s iconic 1975 horror Jaws, Fierro played the role of Alex Kintner’s (Jeffrey Voorhees) mother who’s son...

Lee Fierro, an actor best known for playing Mrs. Kintner in “Jaws,” has died of complications from coronavirus, according to The Martha’s Vineyard Times. She was 91.

A resident of Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., Fierro had been living at an assisted care facility in Ohio when she died.

Fierro’s character was the mother to Alex Kintner (Jeffrey Voorhees), the second victim of the great white shark in “Jaws.” In the 1975 film, her son was attacked off the shore of Amity Island, and she walks up to police chief Brody (Roy Scheider) and slaps him in a memorable scene. She also reprises her role as the character in “Jaws: The Revenge” in 1987.

While shooting the Steven Spielberg movie in Martha’s Vineyard, Fierro was a drama teacher at the Island Theatre Workshop, where she mentored hundreds of aspiring actors. She spent more than 25 years there as the artistic director, and...

Lee Fierro, an actress known for playing Mrs. Kintner in Jaws and its 1987 sequel, has died. She was 91.

Fierro, who portrayed Alex Kintner's (Jeffrey Voorhees) mom in the two films, died of complications from the coronavirus, Kevin Ryan, artistic director and board president for the Island Theatre Workshop, told the Martha's Vineyard Times. The workshop was a program Fierro championed during her 40-plus years on the island. According to Ryan, Fierro taught and mentored more than 1,000 children in theater.

Fierro more recently was living in Ohio at an assisted-living facility. 

"The one ...

Lee Fierro, an actress known for playing Mrs. Kintner in Jaws and its 1987 sequel, has died. She was 91.

Fierro, who portrayed Alex Kintner's (Jeffrey Voorhees) mom in the two films, died of complications from the coronavirus, Kevin Ryan, artistic director and board president for the Island Theatre Workshop, told the Martha's Vineyard Times. The workshop was a program Fierro championed during her 40-plus years on the island. According to Ryan, Fierro taught and mentored more than 1,000 children in theater.

Fierro more recently was living in Ohio at an assisted-living facility. 

"The one ...

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Just when you thought it was safe to turn off your Blu-Ray player, Universal Studios Home Entertainment has released an all-new digitally remastered and fully restored version, complete with 7.1 surround sound, of its classic Jaws in a Blu-Ray-DVD Combo Pack along with Digital Copy and UltraViolet.

Jaws, released in 1975, nominated for Best Picture and winner of three Oscars (Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, and Best Sound), is one of the most successful and influential films in the history of the medium, and Universal has chosen to restore it as part of their 100th Anniversary celebration.

They deliver. This is hands-down, one of the must-own Blu-Rays of the year and a standard for how to present a catalog title on home video both in terms of presentation and also bonus features.

Let.s start with the presentation. Jaws has never looked or sounded better.

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“Jaws,” which comes to Blu-ray and DVD from Universal Home Entertainment on Aug. 14, 2012, stars Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Carl Gottlieb, Jeffrey Kramer, Susan Backlinie, Jonathan Filley, Ted Grossman, Chris Rebello, Jay Mello, Lee Fierro and Jeffrey Voorhees from director Steven Spielberg and writers Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb.

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Anyone familiar with the making of Steven Spielberg's classic film Jaws will know that there were times when the making of the movie was a nightmare for everyone on set. In hindsight, though, it was definitely worth the trouble because of the influence the film has had and the devotion shown by its many fans.

None of those fans can be more devoted that the makers of The Shark is Still Working (Tsisw). Tsisw is an independently-made documentary that oozes adoration for Jaws. Nonetheless, it manages to be nautical miles better than many making-of features Hollywood puts out as glorified advertising for its products. It was produced by uber-Jaws fans James Gelet (Grizzly Park, The Marks of a Cult: A Biblical Analysis), Jake Gove (webmaster of JAWSmovie.com), J. Michael Roddy (The Psycho Legacy), and director and  Jaws prop collector Erik Hollander (Grizzly Park). The appreciation these people...