Jaws Anniversary: Comprehensive Insider Account - Release Date, Preview, and All Revealed Details - 50th Year Celebration
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking shark thriller, a new documentary titled "Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story" is set to premiere next month. This documentary, airing on National Geographic and streamable on Disney Plus, offers an intimate look into the creation of the legendary film based on Peter Benchley's bestselling novel, "Jaws."
Director Steven Spielberg and key cast members, such as Lorraine Gary, who portrayed Ellen Brody, share behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the film, which marks the birth of the summer blockbuster genre. The documentary also features never-before-seen footage from Spielberg and Benchley's personal archives, as well as interviews with the film's crew, shark advocates, and famous fans like J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele, and Steven Soderbergh.
The documentary explores the production's challenges, including a malfunctioning mechanical shark nicknamed "Bruce," weather delays, and Spielberg's own post-production trauma. It also examines the "Jaws effect," a wave of shark fear that arose following the film's release, accompanied by an enduring respect for the ocean's top predator.
"Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story" is produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Documentaries and Nedland Films, in partnership with Wendy Benchley and Laura Bowling, with Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey serving as producers. Laurent Bouzereau directs the documentary.
The 90-minute documentary will air on National Geographic on July 11th at 8 pm, coinciding with the network's annual Shark Week. It will be available for streaming on Disney Plus from the same date. For those unable to wait, the documentary is also available as part of Universal's 50th-anniversary release of "Jaws" on 4K/Blu-ray, available June 17th.
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- On July 11th, the documentary "Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story" will air on National Geographic and be available on Disney Plus, offering a closer look at the creation of the iconic film "Jaws."
- Director Steven Spielberg and cast members, such as Lorraine Gary, discuss behind-the-scenes stories about the making of "Jaws" in the upcoming documentary, which delves into the birth of the summer blockbuster genre.
- The documentary is also streaming on Disney Plus, alongside a wide variety of movies and TV shows on their Movies-and-TV platform, making it accessible for film enthusiasts all over the world.
- For those who can't wait till July, the documentary is available as part of Universal's 50th-anniversary release of "Jaws" on 4K/Blu-ray, available for purchase starting June 17th. This release also includes exclusive features like never-before-seen footage from Spielberg and Benchley's personal archives.
