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'Jaws' Continues to Provide Thrills 50 Years Later | Streamed & Screened
MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS, JUL 16 – Steven Spielberg’s 'Jaws' pioneered the summer blockbuster genre and remains culturally influential, with 50 years of impact and a recreated Orca boat featured at anniversary events.
- Steven Spielberg's movie Jaws, based on Peter Benchley's 1974 novel, marks five decades since its release, with commemorative events taking place on Martha's Vineyard this summer.
- This anniversary follows the film's 1975 release, which became the first major summer blockbuster and sparked ongoing fan enthusiasm and cultural impact.
- Celebrations include a 4K steelbook rerelease, special exhibits of original props, and Mondo's Jaws Capsule Collection featuring a vinyl Bruce shark toy based on film models.
- Mondo's Senior Arce said the main goal was to create an "undeniable Jaws figure" combining accuracy with collectible appeal, while fans enjoy visiting filming sites on the Vineyard.
- This sustained interest demonstrates Jaws’ lasting legacy as a defining cinematic shark story and a cultural phenomenon that continues to engage fans and collectors.
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Go Behind the Scenes With Mondo's Jaws 50th Anniversary Collection
It's often said that Jaws created the modern summer blockbuster movie. However, one thing the original film didn't create was a huge merchandising empire. Jaws hit theaters in 1975, a couple of years before Star Wars really cemented the idea of bombarding fans with action figures and various other collectibles. Even 50 years later, there's an almost surprising lack of Jaws-themed toys and collectibles on the market. That's something Mondo set ou…
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That’s Some Bad Fish Story: Spielberg’s “Jaws” Turns 50 ~ The Imaginative Conservative
In the Gospel, we see neither the dominance of man over beast nor worship of the awesome ocean swell. Rather, nature moves these fishermen to something greater—Jesus Christ, the power of God, the wisdom of God, the author of all nature. There’s nothing
Florida man builds father-son project 'Orca' in time for 'Jaws' 50th Anniversary
Michael Sterling aboard his replica 'Orca' | Joseph Preziosoafp via Getty ImagesFew movies have the instant recognizability of Steven Spielberg’s 1975 hit, “Jaws.” The movie stunned some, petrified others, and wowed the rest. Now, the movie is 50 years old. One Florida man figured the best way to celebrate would be to finish his father-son project Orca like the boat used in the film. A Florida man and lifelong fan of ‘Jaws’ built a replica of t…
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