Overview

• JAWS @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story premieres July 10 on National Geographic with interviews featuring Spielberg, Wendy Benchley and original cast members.
• Peacock began streaming all four Jaws films on June 15, and NBC aired the original on June 20 with a special introduction by Spielberg.
• Universal has scheduled a weeklong theatrical re-release of the original Jaws starting August 29 to mark half a century since its 1975 debut.
• Coverage highlights how the malfunctioning “Bruce” prop shark forced Spielberg to rely on suggestion and John Williams’s score to build suspense and launch the summer blockbuster model.
• The film’s portrayal of sharks drove both public fascination and fear, spurring ocean conservation efforts while turning Martha’s Vineyard filming sites into enduring tourist attractions.