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In 1975, Universal Pictures released a film that would impact the movie industry forever. Titled Jaws, it was directed by a relatively new filmmaker by the name of Steven Spielberg, who had landed the gig when producers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown found themselves without a director for the exciting project about the aquatic monster. 50 years later, its legacy remains unquestionable, and TCM, Universal Pictures, and more, plan to throw the 50th birthday bash Jaws deserves.

As reported by Bloody Disgusting, this summer, modern viewers will get the chance to revisit Spielberg's groundbreaking movie. Jaws will return to theaters for the TCM Classic Film Festival in April. However, this won't be the only 50th anniversary presentation, as Universal is planning a nationwide re-release of the movie from Aug. 29 through Sept. 4.

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Jaws is swimming beyond the waters for its 50th anniversary. The classic Steven Spielberg-directed shark thriller film, which was first introduced to audiences back in 1975, is getting a theatrical re-release hosted by TCM Classic Film Festival. According to BloodyDisgusting, the film's landmark event will kick off with an April screening followed by a nationwide theatrical re-release starting August 29 through September 4. Jaws, along with its succeeding installments, will be having its Peacock streaming debut beginning June 15.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Steven Spielberg‘s Jaws is returning to the big screen!

The TCM Classic Film Festival will host the first Jaws screening of the year with a special 50th anniversary presentation in April, followed by a nationwide theatrical re-release from August 29 through September 4 via Universal.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will kick off its summer-long Jaws celebration over Memorial Day weekend in May, hosting screenings featuring a special menu and fun props along with limited-edition popcorn buckets and merchandise.

A special Jaws on the Water screening will take place on June 21 as part of the Alamo Drafthouse Rolling Roadshow in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, where the film was shot. Additional Jaws on the Water screenings will occur at Lake Travis in Austin, Texas, in June and July.

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Winning an Oscar is supposed to be the pinnacle, right? The ultimate stamp of approval, the golden ticket to prestige projects and paychecks. But how could it ever be that simple? There’s a long history of actors who, after basking in the glow of their Academy Award moment, have suddenly found themselves struggling to land roles, battling weird industry backlash, or – if they happen to be a woman – being deemed “too difficult” overnight.

Some just call it the Oscar curse, because Hollywood loves to anoint a star, but it also loves to tear one down. Having said that, there’s a rare breed of actors who not only win an Oscar but do it again. And again. So who are these titans of the Academy, the actors who didn’t just win but kept winning?

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Can you imagine living under the same roof with someone harboring a secret so profound it could shake the very foundation of your identity? Our admiration for Michael Caine was already sky-high, given his body of work, but after learning about the jaw-dropping revelation that emerged nearly 60 years into his life, our respect for him deepened tenfold.

Michael Caine in Get Carter | Credit: MGM

Often, we talk about skeletons in the closet lightly, but this particular skeleton remained hidden behind a wall of love and resilience for decades. It turns out that his mother, Ellen Burchell, kept the secret of Caine’s half-brother, David, a secret for over 50 years—a truth that unfolded after her passing in 1989.

Michael Caine’s shocking discovery of his secret half-brother

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Jaws, the 1975 nail-biter, made a shark a Hollywood star. It had anticipation, action, and the legendary line: “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” That line wasn’t even scripted! It was an on-the-spot gem from the chaotic mess behind the scenes.

The film was a shipwreck of problems, from broken sharks to water chaos. Yet, the crew spun disaster into cinematic magic. And that line? Not just a joke—it nailed the terror of a massive great white. Outlandish how one off-the-cuff gag became a pure Hollywood legend.

You’ve likely heard the line, even if you’ve never seen Jaws. It’s been quoted, parodied, and referenced everywhere — from TV shows to memes.

But the line’s true intensity lies in its relatability. Who hasn’t had a moment where they felt thoroughly impromptu? Jaws went on to become the first true summer blockbuster, changing Hollywood evermore.

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Back to the Future Part II takes the franchise ahead to 2015, and although the movie didn't predict the future with complete accuracy, there was a specific piece of foreshadowing that came eerily close. The first Back to the Future sequel actually got several things right about 2015, despite being released in 1989. However, there is one piece of the movie's lore that resonated particularly well with viewers, and the prediction was pretty much fulfilled in the real world in 2002.

The Back to the Future movies are widely considered to form one of the best and most consistent trilogies of all time. Led throughout by Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly and Christopher Lloyd as Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown, the Back to the Future cast takes the audience through a thrilling time travel adventure that features almost as much nail-biting jeopardy as it boasts comedic moments. Despite an emphasis on making the audience laugh,...

When an actor stars in a film, their promotional responsibilities are often written into their contracts. They have to appear on talk shows or post about the film on their social media accounts ... or even just not say anything bad about the production, no matter how the film turns out.

With the benefit of time, though, many actors look back on their work and want to let fans know that they were just as disappointed as we were. An actor trashing their own movie lets us know that they're human just like the rest of us, and that they too can tell when something just didn't work. It can also make for a great press anecdote. Take Dennis Hopper, for example, who told The A.V. Club that his son once asked him why he bothered to star in "Super Mario Bros." The "Easy Rider" star recalled telling his son, 'Well,...

Amazon has launched its Cyber Monday sales, including plenty of horror and genre-adjacent 4K Ultra HDs, Blu-rays, DVDs, e-books, and toys.

These discounts aren’t guaranteed to last, so act fast!

Here are the horror highlights of Cyber Monday 2024 from Amazon…

4K Uhd Collections:

Heavy Metal / Heavy Metal 2000 [Steelbook] – $19.99 The Sandman: Season 1 – $19.99 Dune / Dune: Part Two – $29.99 The Dark Knight Trilogy – $29.99 Batman: 4-Film Collection – $39.99 Paramount Scares: Rosemary’s Baby / Pet Sematary / Crawl / Smile / Sweeney Todd – $39.99 Paramount Scares: Friday the 13th Part 2 / Breakdown / World War Z / Orphan: First Kill – $47.39 Jaws 2 / Jaws 3 / Jaws: The Revenge – $44.99 Jurassic World: 6-Movie Collection – $49.99 The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy – $54.99 The Ring Collection – $59.29 Mad Max: 5-Film Collection – $69.99 Universal Classic Monsters: 8-Film Collection – $69.99 Hellraiser: Quartet of Torment – $76.45

4K Uhd Movies:

Escape From L.A. – $8.99 Brawl In Cell Block 99 – $9.96 The Expendables – $9.98 Talk To Me – $9.99 John Wick – $9.99 Ghost in the Shell (1995) – $10.49 Mortal Kombat (2021) – $10.89 King Kong (2005) – $10.98 Godzilla (2014) – $10.99 Kong: Skull Island...

Horror franchises have continued to dominate the genre, often overshadowing new releases that do not have a connection to a well-known and popular series. Many of these franchises have a mix of good and bad movies, including icons like Halloween, Alien, Saw, and The Conjuring. These titles have had enough success to overshadow the lackluster installments, even if they're known for only one or two major films that keep the series alive.

Other horror franchises in the genre have not withstood the test of time or kept viewers interested in more bad installments than good or even decent ones. Series like Puppet Master and Paranormal Activity may have a cult following, but the overall critical and audience reception is exceptionally poor. Despite having multiple sequels, these horror series only have one distinguishable film.

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Our odyssey through the work of Michael Caine reaches a grim nadir: the 1984 comedy Blame It On Rio. Brace yourselves, readers.

Michael Caine showed no sign of slowing down as he entered his third decade as a leading man. The 1980s would see him win his first Academy Award (Hannah and Her Sisters), tackle new genres such as horror (The Hand) and shark-based revenge movie (Jaws: The Revenge) whilst continuing to work with interesting new auteurs like Brian De Palma (Dressed to Kill) as well as old friends from classic Hollywood such as John Huston (Escape to Victory).

Film by film, I’ll be taking a look at Caine’s 1980s filmography to see what hidden gems I can unearth alongside the more familiar classics…

Spoilers for Blame it on Rio lay ahead…

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While the fourth installment in the Jaws franchise, Jaws: The Revenge, may not have been well-received by critics or fans, one of its stars says he isnt mad about having been in the film, which has a 2% on Rotten Tomatoes. Sir Michael Caine, in an excerpt from his new memoir, Dont Look Back, Youll Trip Over My Guide to Life, published in The Times, talked a bit about the 1987 film.

When people say to me, That was the worst film Ive ever seen! Id say, Probably, but it paid for a beautiful house for my mother, so whats your problem? Caine writes in his book. The movie didn't seem to hurt Caine's career, as he went on to win two Oscars and starred in films like The Dark Knight trilogy, The Prestige, Inception, and Now You See Me.

When people say to me, That was the worst film Ive ever seen!

Oliver Stone has rewatched all four Jaws films – but it’s 1987’s Jaws: The Revenge that he’s keen to defend.

There aren’t too many people willing to stand up and take one for the team where 1987’s Jaws: The Revenge is concerned, but you can now count multiple Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone among them.

To this point, the most talked-about part of the fourth and thus-far final Jaws movie is Michael Caine’s oft-told story. It’s the one where he revealed that he’d never seen the film itself, but he had very much seen and enjoyed the house that it paid for.

Oliver Stone has been active on his Facebook page of late, with pages of thoughts on assorted movies. And he’s told how over the summer, he treated himself to a viewing of all four Jaws films. “In my shark fever, I particularly enjoyed...

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For as long as movies have been around, there have been good ones, bad ones, and everything in between. That goes double for cheesy movies, and no period better-personified schmaltz in cinema than the 1980s, a decade during which Hollywood produced a seemingly endless line-up of drivel so bad, it often couldn't help but be good.

80s cinema created a series of classic films, including The Shining, The Untouchables, and Blade Runner. Still, for every one of those films, ten other movies tried to reach as broad a market as possible and fell flat on their faces in the process. Some of those movies had their tongues so firmly planted in their proverbial cheeks that they turned into guilty pleasures nonetheless. Others did not.

This article was updated by Christopher Raley on October 14, 2024: Cheesy 80s movies left scars on moviegoers with improbable scenarios and gaudy sets.

A couple of months ago, Jaws 3D (as well as Jaws: The Revenge) was released on 4K Ultra HD, but the release came under fire because it appears that some fairly aggressive AI was used to help restore the movie. Owing to the 3D process used to film the movie—which divided a 35mm film frame in half along the middle—Jaws 3D has never been the best-looking movie on home media. The film has always had a great deal of grain and some frame distortion, but the AI processing has smoothed things over just a little too much, as well as turning the background characters into rather horrifying creatures. We dig into the 4K release in the video embedded above, and you can also see some images of the AI upscales in the embeds below:

If these screen grabs from reddit are true, then the Jaws 3 and 4K Uhd's are just AI upscales.

The 1975 Steven Spielberg film, Jaws, is a classic. Everything from the model shark, named Bruce, to its score to its famous lines (Were gonna need a bigger boat.) are iconic. It was responsible for a generation of horror fans becoming a bit more hesitant as they waded out into the ocean. However, as with many other franchises, the sequels it spawned have not quite lived up to the original.

The first sequel, Jaws 2, picks up where the first left off. Still on Amity Island, Roy Scheiders Police Chief, Martin Brody, once again finds himself saving beachgoers from a deadly great white. It was entertaining but too derivative of the first. Jaws 3-D, the second sequel, moved the action to SeaWorld in Florida. Overuse of 3-D shots and a trite story caused the third film to receive harsher criticism than the previous films. Yet, it was in the fourth installment,...

While "Jaws" wasn't Steven Spielberg's first movie, it was the movie that put Spielberg on the map. Plagued by production woes (it went over-budget and over-schedule), there was a really good chance that "Jaws" could've ended Spielberg's career just as it was getting started. Instead, the killer shark flick pretty much invented the summer blockbuster as we know it and made Spielberg a superstar. Audiences lined up around the block to see what Spielberg had created, and the massive success pretty much ensured Spielberg could do whatever the hell he wanted for the rest of his career. So what did Spielberg want to do next? Well, it sure wasn't a "Jaws" sequel, that's for sure. In 1975, Spielberg — according to John Baxter's book "Steven Spielberg: The Unauthorised Biography" — scoffed at the idea, saying that making a sequel "is just a cheap carny trick."

But studio Universal definitely wanted a sequel.

Since the earliest days of film, Hollywood has rewarded some of its most successful movies with sequels, from iconic continuations like For a Few Dollars More to duds like Jaws: The Revenge. While some trilogies spoil their franchise, and almost all end up being continued beyond three, some stories stand perfectly as a set of three. However, even the strongest of trilogies, such as The Godfather, aren't without serious faults, with one bad film often tarnishing the overall trilogy.

Movie trilogies serve as a perfect format for characters and worlds that demand an extended time on screen to truly do them justice. Whether it's direct continuations that offer up a complete saga or movies only loosely linked as three, getting to see beloved heroes complete their story is the best use of a trilogy. These movies show the full potential of Hollywood, and what can be done with heroes receiving...

Steven Spielberg's Jaws birthed a franchise of four movies, though they didnt have the same success (and quality). When it comes to horror movies with killer sharks on the hunt, Jaws sits at the top of the ladder. With Steven Spielberg at the helm, Jaws is one of the best movies in film history, featuring great acting, writing, cinematography, and incredible visual effects with a mechanical shark monster. With the Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park franchises being notable exceptions, Spielberg has never seemed too keen on sequels, but that didnt stop Hollywood from making them without his input.

Such was the case of Jaws, as Spielberg had no interest in making a follow-up and quickly turned down the chance to direct Jaws 2. Still, Jaws 2 proved to be a big hit, and Universal pressed on with a third and later a fourth film. After a 30-plus year absence from the big screen,...

Fast Times at Ridgemont High, featuring Sean Penn in one of his earliest roles, is heading to Netflix. The acclaimed '80s comedy will arrive on the streaming service at the start of next month, just as students are heading back to school.

Beginning Sept. 1, Netflix subscribers will be able to stream Fast Times at Ridgemont High on the platform. Based on the book of the same name by Cameron Crowe (who also wrote the screenplay), Fast Times chronicles a school year in the lives of sophomores Stacy Hamilton (Jennifer Jason Lee) and Mark Ratner (Brian Backer) and their older friends Linda Barrett (Phoebe Cates) and Mike Damone (Robert Romanus). The coming-of-age movie also stars Sean Penn as perpetually stoned surfer Jeff Spicoli and Judge Reinhold as Stacy's popular brother, Brad Hamilton.

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Jaws, the horror classic that generated the term "blockbuster" in 1975, is returning to Netflix. Not only is Spielberg's first film of the franchise being added to the streaming platform, but the sequels Jaws 2 (1978) and Jaws 3-D (1983) will also be available. The only movie not joining them is the critically panned 1987 entry, Jaws: The Revenge. However, we're pretty sure not many will be pleading for that, as it's often considered one of the worst movies of all time.

Jaws follows Chief of Police Martin Brody as he tries to deal with chaos after a body washes up ashore. The mangled body draws Brody's attention, who immediately sets off the alarm for the presence of sharks in the area. The problem is that the Mayor of Amity Island doesn't agree; he just wants to get the best out of summer tourists who will flood the beaches. However, when a...

For someone who made Alien and scared us all with chest-bursting creatures, you’d think Ridley Scott wouldn’t be easily spooked. But even this master of horror has his fears, and it turns out, they’re a little more… aquatic. Ridley Scott, the genius behind some of the most terrifying cinematic moments, once revealed that a certain $476M cult-hit made him think twice about diving into deep waters.

Ridley Scott | Credit: Scified

That’s right, even the man who gave us nightmares about space was petrified by what lurked beneath the surface. Time to dive into Ridley Scott’s unexpected fear of the deep!

How Jaws Turned Ridley Scott Away From the Water Sir Michael Caine and Lorraine Gary in Jaws: The revenge | Universal Pictures

“I was always put off from swimming ever since I watched Jaws,” Ridley Scott confessed, revealing that even the master of creature horror has his own fears.

One of the greatest blockbusters ever made -- and a couple of its sequels -- are headed to Netflix just in time for the fall season. Steven Spielberg's 1975 classic "Jaws" is headed to Netflix in September as part of the streamer's offerings for the month, alongside 1978's "Jaws 2" and 1983's "Jaws 3-D." That means subscribers will be able to watch the franchise nearly in its entirety, save for the fourth and final entry in the series, "Jaws: The Revenge." That may not be much of a loss though as it is widely regarded as the worst entry in the "Jaws" franchise.

Beginning September 1, the first three "Jaws" films will be available on Netflix. The films had a home on the streamer last year as well, but they were removed in December. In the streaming era as it exists, movies tend to bounce around on various services. Now, they're headed back to Netflix,...

Judith Barsi was one of the rising stars in the 80s, and many of her directors were keen on the child actress getting extensive work as she progressed in her career. However, the promising child actress would record her last performance at the age of 10, before she and her mother were allegedly killed by her father, who reportedly committed suicide just moments after.

Judith Barsi in Jaws: The Revenge || Universal Pictures

The actress’s final performance came in the form of lines that she had recorded for the film, All Dogs Go to Heaven, which featured Burt Reynolds as the principal protagonist of the film. After the tragic passing of the young actress, it has been reported that it took Reynolds more than a few takes to get through his final scene for the film.

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Even though Deadpool & Wolverine reignited the love that fans had for superheroes, there is no denying that there has been an evident shift in the way Hollywood views the genre. Some of the most respected figures in the industry have been critical of the films that Marvel and DC release, and the points that they raise are not without reason.

Many have started to agree with Martin Scorsese’s famous words, believing that the films have started to feel more like theme-park rides made for the spectacle than something stemming from passion and expression. Recently, Michael Keaton revealed his thoughts on the canceled Batgirl film, and his comments did not help this statement.

Michael Keaton in 1988’s Batman (image credit: DC)

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When Steven Spielberg's Jaws came out in 1975, it quickly became the biggest box office draw of all time. Its success created the summer blockbuster and countless imitators. There's a commonality most of those other Jaws clones share though: they suck. Whether it be the many Italian Jaws wannabes like Cruel Jaws, or all of the purposely over-the-top, CGI-heavy Sharknado films, if you hear about a shark movie, you know not to expect quality. Even Jaws' own sequels are so subpar that one of them, Jaws: The Revenge, became an unintentionally hilarious slasher about a shark who seeks vengeance on the Brody family for killing so many other murderous great whites.

Jaws franchise expands beyond the original with sequels and prequels, offering a deeper dive into character backstories. The Book of Quint delves into Quint's past, including the USS Indianapolis incident and the acquisition of the iconic Orca boat. Quint's prequel novel sheds light on his character before the Amity Island attacks, adding new dimensions for Jaws enthusiasts.

The 1975 film Jaws is a classic thriller directed by Steven Spielberg based off the 1974 Peter Benchley novel, and you might not know about its prequel. The original book and movie follow a local police chief, a shark enthusiast, and a shark hunter who must stop a killer sharks attacks on their communitys beaches before the shark claims any more lives. However, there is more to the main story of the Amity Island killer shark than the first movie could explore.

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Jaws broke new ground when it was released in 1975. It had special effects the world had never seen before, and the score made viewers feel instantly anxious and alert. The relatable characters also made Jaws a resounding success. Without a doubt, it remains one of the most celebrated and well-respected horror movies ever released. For those unfamiliar, the movie is about a beach town called Amity Island that is terrorized by a brutal great white shark. A hunter named Sam Quint (Robert Shaw) offers to catch the brute for $100,000. An oceanographer named Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and Amity Island's chief, Martin Brody (Roy Scheider), round out the crew looking for the shark.

When Jaws came out in 1975, audiences were blown away by the practical effects used to create the shark. Millions of people were haunted by the signature score created by John Williams, to the point where taking a bath didn't even seem safe.

Whenever you hear the name Stephen Spielberg, you often think of movies like Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, and E.T. the Extra Terrestrial. But one of his most well known films is the 1975 horror movie Jaws, based on the 1974 novel of the same name about a killer great white shark terrorizing the people of a coastal town and how a few brave heroes set out to hunt down and kill the beast.

The movie went on to become a massive success making $476.5 Million on a $9 Million budget. It became one of the most iconic films of the 1970s and it received sequels and inspired multiple imitators such as Piranha, Orca, and Tentacles. With the film’s 50th Anniversary just a year away, Universal will most likely be re-releasing the franchise onto multiple formats.

However, one of the recent re-releases for the series, specifically the third and fourth films, has caused some controversy for the studio.

The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release of Jaws 3 has been marred by using AI to do some of the upscaling work: more here.

There comes a moment where there’s simply no point. If you’re not going to do the basics with something, then it’s better not to bother at all.

I’m one of the niche audience for Jaws 3-D, and I was one of those looking forward to the film’s debut on the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format. Universal, to its credit, has prepared new 4K transfers of both Jaws 3-D and Jaws: The Revenge for the physical media format, putting time in to get new versions of the films out there. Brilliant.

Or, in this case, not brilliant.

The first copies of Jaws 3-D – or Jaws 3, given that 3D isn’t included – have been landing on people’s doormats,...

The vast majority of cinephiles and laymen alike have precious few negative things to say about Steven Spielberg's Jaws. The one oft-mentioned complaint is that "the shark looks fake." Well, it was a relatively low-budget film and, for a 1975 mechanical shark, it actually looks pretty intimidating to this day. But the sharks in the three sequels? Nothing short of increasingly laughable in appearance.

The original film received one of the best 4K remasters for a '70s movie to date, while the Jaws 2 release was... fine. Not spectacular, but fine. The same could be said of the movie itself, and it seems the appropriate "Yikes" that could describe the third and fourth films will be applicable to their treatment in 4K. Why? Because it's been revealed that Universal Pictures has allowed for AI upscaling in their forthcoming releases of Jaws 3 and Jaws: The Revenge. In other words,...

1978's The Swarm was called the worst movie ever. This was the case in spite of the fact that it starred MIchael Caine, Henry Fonda, and seven other Oscar nominees. The movie's 9% Rotten Tomatoes score belies its quality, though it still has entertainment value.

The 1978 movie The Swarm, which features a star-studded cast that includes Henry Fonda, Michael Caine, and many other Oscar winners and major celebrities, has been called "the worst movie ever." This is an astonishing fact considering the track record of its cavalcade of major performers. Critical reception for movies featuring these stars has generally been high. In fact, on Rotten Tomatoes, only 10 of Fonda's 41 pre-1978 movies later received Rotten scores.

Michael Caine had also only had 10 Rotten movies before The Swarm. While the iconic star's career has varied wildly between beloved classics and outright flops, he is best known for well-received movies as varied as the...

Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is one of the most significant horror flicks that still gives chills to beachgoers. The iconic 1975 shark movie played a vital role in establishing the filmmaker as one of the biggest Hollywood names. But at one point, Jaws became too much to handle for a young Spielberg. The film’s production is so infamous that it even gave Ptsd to the E.T. fame.

A still from Jaws | Universal Pictures

As witnessed in Spielberg’s projects, the Jurassic Park filmmaker always flaunts a distinct style and a grand vision in his projects. Despite being the third project of his career, Steven Spielberg wanted to give his best to Jaws and planned to shoot the entire film in the ocean.

While the difficult plan immensely contributed to the film’s worldwide success, the troubles that followed offscreen also had their toll on the filmmaker.

How did Jaws’ filming traumatize Steven Spielberg?...

A glimpse at upcoming UK Steelbook release dates until early 2024: here’s what’s getting the fancy treatment and when.

The incredibly fancy Steelbook format is the only choice for those needing a physical media release that doubles as a table tennis bat in a pinch. If that’s you, this list of all the upcoming UK Steelbook releases will be right up your alley.

Releases in this list cover Blu-ray and 4K, and are marked as such. Note that some Steelbooks sell out quickly, so just because they’re listed as upcoming here, there’s no guarantee of availability. Some store exclusives are also harder to track.

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Jaws is one of Steven Spielberg's biggest masterpieces, with an impressive legacy. However, the people over at Lego thought the iconic shark film deserves a reimagining as a Lego animation.

Lego just unveiled a complete Jaws set based on the 1975 classic, and went the extra mile to make it memorable. With a one-minute and thirty-second video released on YouTube, the famous toy company took the most iconic moments of Jaws and created the best and funniest reimagining using Lego. The iconic 1975 film starred Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss and followed three men going on a quest to hunt a killer shark.

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Jaws has become the latest film franchise to get reimagined in brick form by Lego. The set, based on the 1975 classic from Steven Spielberg, will be released under the Lego Ideas banner.

Trusted Lego insider Falconbricks shared the first look at the official Jaws set, which was first approved by the toy company back in May 2023 after the fan-submitted project reached the necessary 10,000 supporters in November 2022. The set, simply titled Jaws, will reportedly become available for purchase on Aug. 1 and will cost master builders $159.99. The 1497-piece set features a 14-inch-high Lego replica of the boat, as well as the iconic shark, which is situated on a wide diorama base. The set also comes with three minifigures: Chief Martin Brody, Matt Hooper, and Quint. The trio were portrayed by Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw, respectively, in the 1975 movie. Lego also teased the forthcoming set on Instagram with a short...

All four Jaws movies are available to stream on Peacock and Starz. Subscription rates for Starz and Peacock start at $9.99 and $5.99 per month, respectively. Jaws movies can also be rented or bought from platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+.

The Steven Spielberg-created Jaws franchise is arguably the pinnacle of shark attack cinema, which makes knowing where to watch all four films a must for genre fans. While the debate concerning whether or not Jaws truly counts as horror will seemingly never be resolved conclusively, it's nearly undisputed that the 1975 film is a classic, and continues to hold up 45 years after its release. Jaws features likable characters, some truly gut-wrenching deaths, and an iconic aquatic villain whose first full appearance onscreen is legendary. There's also the equally iconic score by John Williams, cementing the movie's place in movie history.

The original Jaws holds a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Jaws franchise is heading to Peacock on July 1, bringing with it a quartet of shark attack thrillers. Based on the 1974 novel, the original Jaws film was directed by Steven Spielberg and set the stage for a legendary series.

The Jaws films coming to Peacock are Jaws (1975), Jaws 2 (1978), Jaws 3-D (1983), and Jaws: The Revenge (1987). The Jaws franchise, known for its mix of established and emerging talent, is anchored by Roy Scheider's iconic portrayal of Police Chief Martin Brody in the first two films as well as the fourth. Robert Shaw's memorable performance as the grizzled shark hunter Quint and Richard Dreyfuss's rise to stardom as the young oceanographer Matt Hooper contributed to the original film's success.

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July is all about the Olympics with Peacock, but that’s just scratching the surface. With a major WWE event, fireworks, the Tour de France and movies galore, Peacock has never been a better value.

Great films coming to the service include “The Big Lebowski,” “The Fifth Element,” “Jaws,” The “Men In Black” trilogy, “Pitch Perfect,” “Titanic”, “Purple Rain,” and “Office Space.”

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The world’s best athletes go for gold in Paris and you can catch the best lineup of events on Peacock! It all starts with the breathtaking opening ceremony on July 26.

For the first time ever, the ceremony won’t be inside a stadium. The entire event will play out against the backdrop of the Seine river.

Terrence Beasor, a veteran character and voice-over actor best known for Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, The Gods Must Be Crazy and recurring roles on The Middle and Raising Hope, has died. He was 89.

A rep said Beasor died May 28 at his home in Santa Monica with his wife of 55-plus years, actress Muriel Minot, by his side.

Beasor appeared on dozens of TV shows during his 40-year career, including The Incredible Hulk, The Greatest American Hero, The A-Team, Hardcastle and McCormick, Hill Street Blues, Cheers, L.A. Law, Dynasty, Hunter, Knot’s Landing, Simon & Simon, Police Squad!, Chicago Hope, The Office, Parks and Recreation, Scandal, Angie Tribeca, The Grinder, Hot In Cleveland, Scrubs, Gilmore Girls, The District, Suddenly Susan, Days of Our Lives and Murder, She Wrote.

He also did voice work on several Star Trek series and video games and offscreen announcing on movies and TV shows including Jaws: The Revenge,...

Following in the wake of Jaws and Jaws II getting upgraded to 4K Ultra HD, we’ve learned that both Jaws 3D and Jaws: The Revenge are also getting the 4K treatment this summer.

In addition to solo releases for the third and fourth installments of the franchise, Universal is releasing the Jaws 3-Movie Collection 4K set, featuring Jaws 2, Jaws 3, and Jaws 4.

The 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Code collection will be released on July 23.

Here’s the full rundown…

Disc 1 – Jaws 2:

Includes a digital copy of Jaws 3-Movie Collection (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.) Features High Dynamic Range (HDR10) for Brighter, Deeper, More Lifelike Color Deleted Scenes The Making of Jaws 2 Jaws 2: A Portrait by Actor Keith Gordon John Williams: The Music of Jaws 2 The “French” Joke Storyboards Theatrical Trailers

Disc 2 – Jaws 2:

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If you’ve been looking to bring your Jaws collection into the realm of 4K Ultra HD, we’ve got good news! The original Steven Spielberg movie (star Richard Dreyfuss recently found himself in hot water) was released on 4K in June 2020, followed by Jaws 2 in July 2023, and now Jaws 3 and Jaws: The Revenge will join them on July 23rd.

Below, you can check out some cover art for the 4K Ultra HD releases of Jaws 3 and Jaws: The Revenge, as well as a three-movie collection that will include all three sequels bundled together.

Jaws 3, also known as Jaws 3-D, stars Dennis Quaid as Mike Brody, the son of Martin Brody, who is now the chief engineer at SeaWorld Orlando. When a giant thirty-five-foot Great White Shark infiltrates the park and begins killing the employees, it’s up to Mike to save the day, all in glorious 3D.

Jaws 2 struggled to reach the highs of the original hit, repeating its predecessor's plot points. The 3-D gimmick of the third Jaws film contributed to its maligned reception. The franchise ended with Jaws: The Revenge, which suffered from a troubled production and questionable creative decisions.

The impact of Steven Spielberg's Jaws on the film industry cannot be overstated. The film is largely responsible for establishing the summer blockbuster season that studios still stick to nearly fifty years later. It's easy to see why Jaws captured moviegoers' attention the world over: Roy Scheider, Richard Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss' performances are top-tier, John Williams' score was instantly iconic, and the visual effects still look fantastic. Even without factoring in the aggressive marketing from Universal, Jaws was essentially destined to be a success.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the three Jaws sequels. The decline in quality of the Jaws films is,...

Starz has announced the movie and TV titles coming to the service in June. The Starz June 2024 schedule includes the season four premiere of Power Book II: Ghost.

On the film front, Bros, Ticket to Paradise, How I Learned to Fly (featuring Cliff “Method Man” Smith), Get On Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Billy Madison, Carlito’s Way, How High, Jarhead, Law Abiding Citizen, and several other notable titles join the Starz app this month.

You can also celebrate The Karate Kid‘s 40th anniversary with a movie marathon on Starz Encore, beginning Saturday, June 22, at 2:50 p.m. with the classic The Karate Kid (1984) and The Karate Kid Part II.

Starz June 2024 Highlights

Power Book II: Ghost Season 4

The fourth and final season of “Power Book II: Ghost” debuts on Friday, June 7, at midnight Et on the Starz app, which also coincides with the 10th Anniversary of “Power’s” debut on Starz.

Michael Caine considers the Harry Palmer sequels, "Bullet to Beijing" and "Midnight in Saint Petersburg," among his worst experiences. Sequels felt cheap and rushed, lacking the quality of the original Harry Palmer films, with little to no compelling character development. Despite Caine's talent, the sequels failed to make an impression, serving as a waste of his return to the character of Harry Palmer.

Michael Caine has one of the most illustrious acting careers in modern film, but two of the sequels to his James Bond-esque The Ipcress File linger as his most disliked acting experiences. Michael Caine has been a consistent presence in movies for over fifty years, with his early starring roles in films like The Ipcress File, The Italian Job, and Alfie establishing him as one of the 20th century's best screen actors. His career continued well into the 21st century, highlighting his adaptability from goofball comedies...

One of Hollywood’s greatest living actors, Michael Caine, is sending his fans into a tizzy over a photo posted to his personal Twitter account. The image depicts an impressive stack of Caine’s films on DVD and Blu-ray, encapsulating the highs and lows of his storied career as an entertainer. While gems like Get Carter, The Last Valley, and Harry Brown adorn the pile, cinematic blights like On Deadly Ground, Jaws: The Revenge, and The Island sit among the crowd.

The variety of films in Caine’s collection speaks volumes about the actor’s sense of humor and accomplishment. While some actors tend to want to cast their cinematic sins to the fiery depths, Caine proudly displays several of his biggest box office bombs and critically panned misfires. For example, Peter Benchley’s The Island is an insane bit of cinema featuring Caine as a kidnap victim of inbred pirates.

Starz has announced the movies and TV shows that will be available on the service in May. The Starz May 2024 schedule includes the finales of the limited series Mary & George and season three of Bmf.

On the film front, Starz is the exclusive streaming home to the latest installment in The Hunger Games franchise, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, which joins the Starz app this month along with several other notable titles, including Outlaw Johnny Black, Manodrome, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, Silent Night, and Nope.

Starz continues to be the home for franchise favorites with Jaws, Jaws 2, Jaws 3, and Jaws: The Revenge, as well as Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers, and Little Fockers all joining the Starz app this month.

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with an Aquaphobia movie marathon on Starz Encore, beginning Saturday, May 25, at 7:00 p.m. with aquatic thrillers such as Jaws,...

Ready Player Two needs to break a Spielberg trend to succeed, as sequels without him directing usually fail. Spielberg will produce, not direct, the Ready Player Two film, raising concerns about its success. The movie adaptation of Ready Player Two may need to take creative liberties to avoid the Spielberg sequel curse.

Ready Player One is finally getting a sequel in the form of Ready Player Two, but the sequel to the $607.9 million success needs to break a 46-year-old Steven Spielberg trend - or else it's doomed. Ready Player One is one of Steven Spielberg's most recent box office successes, with it being a critical and commercial success upon its release in 2018. Because of this, Ready Player Two is happening, but some are worried that it won't be able to recapture the magic of Ready Player One.

Ready Player Two is the book sequel to the original novel that the...

Whenever the future is depicted in movies, it is generally a dark, depressing dystopian future where something happens in our present that sets forth the collapse of our society. Even Disney is not immune to showing us a future where Earth is no longer inhabitable (the beloved Wall-e). But occasionally, a movie shows a future that doesn’t look so bad—one with self-lacing shoes, 19 Jaws movies and flying cars. Of course, if we are being technical, this movie is also in the past. It’s time for us to hop in our DeLorean, generate the necessary 1.21 Jigowatts and travel to the futuristic world of October 21, 2015, as we take a look at what Back to the Future Part II got right and wrong about the future of technology… from eight years ago!

Coming off the success of the original Back to The Future, writer/ director Robert Zemeckis and writer Bob Gale and Producer Steven Spielberg,...

It’s Oscar night 1987, Jeff Bridges and Sigourney Weaver are dressed up all fancy, ready to tear open that majestic envelope and read the name of the best supporting actor of the year. The competition was tough but when but the victor of the night was that of Sir Michael Caine for his wonderful performance in the Woody Allen flick Hannah and Her Sisters. The audiences erupted with applause as they celebrated Mr. Caine’s triumphant Oscar glory. But then silence nothing… the actor is nowhere to be found. Where could he be? What event could drag him away from this ceremony? Unfortunately, it would turn out the Michael Caine was stuck in the furious jaws of Universal and was out battling stupid sharks instead. That’s right, Michael Caine missed this Oscars because of Jaws: The Revenge. Was it worth it? Of the universally panned sharkie fourquel, Michael Caine said,...