In 1975 Steven Spielberg essentially created the summer blockbuster with his now timeless classic Jaws. The film has aged perfectly, with most of the tension still being as frightening today as it was all of those years ago. Universal has finally decided to bring the classic to Blu-Ray, with an all-new remastered video transfer and a 7.1 lossless audio track that will shake the floor and keep the terror coming at you from all points. Jaws is a must-own film and the Blu-Ray release is simply the best way to experience it.
The story of Jaws is fairly common in modern day. A gigantic shark terrorizes a local town during the 4th of July weekend. Local law enforcement tries their best to keep the killer fish at bay, while the rest of the town resorts to partying on the beach and in the unclear waters. Its horror 101 directed by a man who...
The story of Jaws is fairly common in modern day. A gigantic shark terrorizes a local town during the 4th of July weekend. Local law enforcement tries their best to keep the killer fish at bay, while the rest of the town resorts to partying on the beach and in the unclear waters. Its horror 101 directed by a man who...
- 8/26/2012
- by Jeremy Lebens
- We Got This Covered
A Planet Fury-approved selection of notable genre releases for August.
Jaws (1975) Universal Blu-ray/DVD/Digital combo Available Now
Steven Spielberg’s classic thriller has been painstakingly restored from the original film elements. Amity Island has never been so beautiful. The movie itself seems to improve with age, with amazing performances and scenes that still manage to unnerve — Susan Backlinie’s death at the beginning is truly one of the most horrifying ever portrayed onscreen. Making this a true “special edition” is the long-awaited release of The Shark Is Still Working, an expansive documentary on the making and the impact of the 1975 film. All of the surviving cast and crew are interviewed along with several minutes of never-before-seen footage.
Special Features:
*Digitally remastered and fully restored from high resolution 35mm original film elements.
*Digital Copy of Jaws
*UltraViolet Copy of Jaws
*The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy...
Jaws (1975) Universal Blu-ray/DVD/Digital combo Available Now
Steven Spielberg’s classic thriller has been painstakingly restored from the original film elements. Amity Island has never been so beautiful. The movie itself seems to improve with age, with amazing performances and scenes that still manage to unnerve — Susan Backlinie’s death at the beginning is truly one of the most horrifying ever portrayed onscreen. Making this a true “special edition” is the long-awaited release of The Shark Is Still Working, an expansive documentary on the making and the impact of the 1975 film. All of the surviving cast and crew are interviewed along with several minutes of never-before-seen footage.
Special Features:
*Digitally remastered and fully restored from high resolution 35mm original film elements.
*Digital Copy of Jaws
*UltraViolet Copy of Jaws
*The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy...
- 8/22/2012
- by Bradley Harding
- Planet Fury
We've been talking about it for months, and now Jaws on Blu-ray (review) is finally here! What better way to celebrate this momentous occasion could there be than to let you guys score a copy on us? Read on for details!
That's right, kids! Get ready to chum the contest waters of Dread Central once again as we are giving away the Jaws Blu-ray along with this nifty bottle opener you see below! To enter for your chance to win, just send us an E-mail Here including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest. Good luck!
Blu-ray™ Bonus Features
The Shark is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of Jaws: All-new feature-length documentary featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with cast and crew including Steven Spielberg, Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider. Jaws: The Restoration: An all-new, in-depth look at the intricate process of restoring the movie.
That's right, kids! Get ready to chum the contest waters of Dread Central once again as we are giving away the Jaws Blu-ray along with this nifty bottle opener you see below! To enter for your chance to win, just send us an E-mail Here including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest. Good luck!
Blu-ray™ Bonus Features
The Shark is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of Jaws: All-new feature-length documentary featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with cast and crew including Steven Spielberg, Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider. Jaws: The Restoration: An all-new, in-depth look at the intricate process of restoring the movie.
- 8/20/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water, Jaws has arrived on Blu-ray for the first time. This is one of those releases that had me excited from when it was first announced. Jaws is such a classic film for so many reasons. It is the first "event" summer blockbuster movies, and is the film that solidified Steven Spielberg as the amazing director that he is. The film has a great eclectic cast, which includes Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, and Carl Gottlieb.
The story follows new police chief Martin Brody (Scheider) during what is supposed to be a relaxing summer on Amity's beach with plenty of sand and sun. Things change abruptly when a young woman's mangled body washes ashore. When Amity's medical examiner announces that the girl was killed by a shark, chief Brody jumps into action and...
The story follows new police chief Martin Brody (Scheider) during what is supposed to be a relaxing summer on Amity's beach with plenty of sand and sun. Things change abruptly when a young woman's mangled body washes ashore. When Amity's medical examiner announces that the girl was killed by a shark, chief Brody jumps into action and...
- 8/19/2012
- by Jim Napier
- GeekTyrant
Still afraid to go back into the water? Have we got a contest for you!
Wamg is giving away 100 bottle openers to celebrate the August 14th DVD/Blu-ray release of Academy Award® Winner Steven Spielberg.s Iconic Summer Classic, Jaws and the 100th Anniversary of Universal Studios!
10 lucky readers will receive 10 Jaws keychains. “Bruce” never looked so good! Share them with your friends to help remind them Not to go into the water!
Official Rules: 1. You Must Be A Us Resident. Prize Will Only Be Shipped To Us Addresses. No P.O. Boxes 2. Fill Out Your Real Name (First And Last) And Email Address Below. Fake names will be discarded. 3. Tell us the name of Quint’s boat.
Winners Will Be Chosen Through A Random Drawing Of Qualifying Contestants. No Purchase Necessary. Prizes Will Not Be Substituted Or Exchanged.
Jaws . the landmark motion picture that still makes audiences afraid to...
Wamg is giving away 100 bottle openers to celebrate the August 14th DVD/Blu-ray release of Academy Award® Winner Steven Spielberg.s Iconic Summer Classic, Jaws and the 100th Anniversary of Universal Studios!
10 lucky readers will receive 10 Jaws keychains. “Bruce” never looked so good! Share them with your friends to help remind them Not to go into the water!
Official Rules: 1. You Must Be A Us Resident. Prize Will Only Be Shipped To Us Addresses. No P.O. Boxes 2. Fill Out Your Real Name (First And Last) And Email Address Below. Fake names will be discarded. 3. Tell us the name of Quint’s boat.
Winners Will Be Chosen Through A Random Drawing Of Qualifying Contestants. No Purchase Necessary. Prizes Will Not Be Substituted Or Exchanged.
Jaws . the landmark motion picture that still makes audiences afraid to...
- 8/17/2012
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The 1970s served up several films which had significant impacts on the world. There's no doubt Star Wars, The Godfather, and The Exorcist made a lasting impact on moviegoers across the globe. Another little film which probably caused many vacationing spots near the oceans to lose business in the summer of 1975 was Jaws.
I still remember the horrified look on my mother's face when she picked me up from my grandparent's house the night she saw it. Her beet-red face and fearful eyes made an instant impact I can still remember 37 years later.
Thanks to Universal Studios Home Entertainment, everyone can now enjoy Jaws in high-definition glory. It's digitally remastered and fully restored from the original high resolution 35mm film elements. The Jaws 2-Disc Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack is the classic film like you've never seen it before.
I thought the remastered version they did back for the movie's...
I still remember the horrified look on my mother's face when she picked me up from my grandparent's house the night she saw it. Her beet-red face and fearful eyes made an instant impact I can still remember 37 years later.
Thanks to Universal Studios Home Entertainment, everyone can now enjoy Jaws in high-definition glory. It's digitally remastered and fully restored from the original high resolution 35mm film elements. The Jaws 2-Disc Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack is the classic film like you've never seen it before.
I thought the remastered version they did back for the movie's...
- 8/16/2012
- by feeds@themoviepool.com (Eric Shirey)
- Cinelinx
Jaws . the landmark motion picture that still makes audiences afraid to go in the water . comes to Blu-rayTM for the first time ever on August 14th, 2012. Featuring an all-new, digitally remastered and fully restored picture, as well as 7.1 surround sound, the Jaws Blu-rayTM Combo Pack with DVD, Digital Copy and UltraVioletTM gives fans the ultimate way to watch the breathtaking and terrifying action-thriller.
One of the most influential motion pictures of all time and nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award®, Jaws stars Oscar® winner Richard Dreyfuss and Oscar® nominees Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw. Produced by legendary filmmakers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown, the film earned an Oscar® for composer John Williams. instantly recognizable minimalist score, as well as Oscars® for Best Editing and Best Sound. When it was first released in 1975, Jaws smashed box-office records and became the highest-grossing film of its era, earning Spielberg a reputation as a Hollywood visionary.
One of the most influential motion pictures of all time and nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award®, Jaws stars Oscar® winner Richard Dreyfuss and Oscar® nominees Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw. Produced by legendary filmmakers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown, the film earned an Oscar® for composer John Williams. instantly recognizable minimalist score, as well as Oscars® for Best Editing and Best Sound. When it was first released in 1975, Jaws smashed box-office records and became the highest-grossing film of its era, earning Spielberg a reputation as a Hollywood visionary.
- 8/16/2012
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
By Joe Vanourney
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.
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.
- 8/15/2012
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Chicago – I’ve long argued that the main reason that Blu-ray sales didn’t instantly take off like purists argued that they should have was because too many people’s favorite movies weren’t even available on the format. Universal has gone a long way to fixing that problem in 2012 through their 100th Anniversary line of Blu-ray releases and today sees the company unveiling for the public what is unquestionably the Blu-ray of the year. “Jaws” is back, digitally restored in a way that’s truly difficult to put into words. You need to see it. You need to own it. Or your Blu-ray player isn’t doing its job.
Rating: 5.0/5.0
As for the movie itself, there are some films that I adore for which I’m open to debate or discussion about their potential flaws. “Jaws” is not one of them. The movie is Perfect. It’s one of...
Rating: 5.0/5.0
As for the movie itself, there are some films that I adore for which I’m open to debate or discussion about their potential flaws. “Jaws” is not one of them. The movie is Perfect. It’s one of...
- 8/14/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Jaws. The first summer blockbuster. The first film to reap the benefits of a massive 400 theater opening weekend release. The first film to really set television into action as a home invading movie advertisement machine. The film that proved Steven Spielberg to be a true craftsmen at the helm of a major studio funded motion feature. The film that inadvertently closed the curtain on an era of unfathomable creative freedom by proving you could make insane amounts of money if a film can be marketed to every living person on the planet. And though in its wake major studio film culture has become synonymous with cheap popcorn thrills and overblown studio expenditures, Jaws remains a classic not just for how it changed the film industry, but because it is an exquisitely made monster movie that tapped into universal human fears and did so with iconic style.
The story is simple...
The story is simple...
- 8/14/2012
- by Jordan M. Smith
- IONCINEMA.com
Jaws fans from around the world have descended upon Martha Vineyard (aka “Amity Island”) for Jawsfest: The Tribute (http://www.jawstribute.com/). The annual, four-day, fan-driven event takes place August 9-12, 2012, to celebrate the legacy of Steven Spielberg’s film and how it has impacted the lives of those who came to Amity in 1974. The tribute event also pays homage to the men and women of Jaws who have passed with a special focus on Peter Benchley, Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw.
The event coincides with Universal Studios’ 100th Anniversary celebration and the August 14th release of Jaws on Blu-ray.. Featuring an all-new, digitally remastered and fully restored picture, as well as 7.1 surround sound, the Jaws Blu-ray. includes over 4 hours of bonus features including an all-new documentary “The Shark is Still Working.”
Check out a clip from Jawsfest.
Jaws . the landmark motion picture that still makes audiences afraid to go...
The event coincides with Universal Studios’ 100th Anniversary celebration and the August 14th release of Jaws on Blu-ray.. Featuring an all-new, digitally remastered and fully restored picture, as well as 7.1 surround sound, the Jaws Blu-ray. includes over 4 hours of bonus features including an all-new documentary “The Shark is Still Working.”
Check out a clip from Jawsfest.
Jaws . the landmark motion picture that still makes audiences afraid to go...
- 8/11/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Dread Central recently had the opportunity to speak with the man behind the stunning restoration of Steven Spielberg's classic blockbuster Jaws - Mike Daruty, Senior Vice President of Universal's Technical Operations.
During our interview with Daruty, he discussed the restoration process he used on Jaws, which has the film looking even better than it did in theaters almost 40 years ago, and chatted with us about some of the other Universal restorations he's behind, including many of the studio's classic monster movies.
Check out our video with Daruty below, and make sure to pick up the Jaws Blu-ray when it hits shelves everywhere Tuesday, August 14th.
From the Press Release
Jaws – the landmark motion picture that still makes audiences afraid to go in the water – comes to Blu-ray for the first time ever on August 14th, 2012. Featuring an all-new, digitally remastered and fully restored picture, as well as 7.1 surround sound,...
During our interview with Daruty, he discussed the restoration process he used on Jaws, which has the film looking even better than it did in theaters almost 40 years ago, and chatted with us about some of the other Universal restorations he's behind, including many of the studio's classic monster movies.
Check out our video with Daruty below, and make sure to pick up the Jaws Blu-ray when it hits shelves everywhere Tuesday, August 14th.
From the Press Release
Jaws – the landmark motion picture that still makes audiences afraid to go in the water – comes to Blu-ray for the first time ever on August 14th, 2012. Featuring an all-new, digitally remastered and fully restored picture, as well as 7.1 surround sound,...
- 8/10/2012
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
In honor of actor Robert Shaw's birthday today, we have another several clips from the upcoming Jaws Blu-ray for you cats to sink your teeth into. So get ready to check out the head... the tail... the whole damned thing!
From the Press Release
Jaws – the landmark motion picture that still makes audiences afraid to go in the water – comes to Blu-ray for the first time ever on August 14th, 2012. Featuring an all-new, digitally remastered and fully restored picture, as well as 7.1 surround sound, the Jaws Blu-ray Combo Pack with DVD, Digital Copy and UltraViolet gives fans the ultimate way to watch the breathtaking and terrifying action-thriller.
One of the most influential motion pictures of all time and nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award®, Jaws stars Oscar® winner Richard Dreyfuss and Oscar® nominees Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw. Produced by legendary filmmakers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown,...
From the Press Release
Jaws – the landmark motion picture that still makes audiences afraid to go in the water – comes to Blu-ray for the first time ever on August 14th, 2012. Featuring an all-new, digitally remastered and fully restored picture, as well as 7.1 surround sound, the Jaws Blu-ray Combo Pack with DVD, Digital Copy and UltraViolet gives fans the ultimate way to watch the breathtaking and terrifying action-thriller.
One of the most influential motion pictures of all time and nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award®, Jaws stars Oscar® winner Richard Dreyfuss and Oscar® nominees Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw. Produced by legendary filmmakers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown,...
- 8/10/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The original Jaws hitting Blu-ray is cause for much celebration. The best part? We have a ton of behind-the-scenes videos on tap for you right now and we didn't even have to chum the waters! Check them all out now!
From the Press Release
Jaws – the landmark motion picture that still makes audiences afraid to go in the water – comes to Blu-ray for the first time ever on August 14th, 2012. Featuring an all-new, digitally remastered and fully restored picture, as well as 7.1 surround sound, the Jaws Blu-ray Combo Pack with DVD, Digital Copy and UltraViolet gives fans the ultimate way to watch the breathtaking and terrifying action-thriller.
One of the most influential motion pictures of all time and nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award®, Jaws stars Oscar® winner Richard Dreyfuss and Oscar® nominees Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw. Produced by legendary filmmakers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown, the...
From the Press Release
Jaws – the landmark motion picture that still makes audiences afraid to go in the water – comes to Blu-ray for the first time ever on August 14th, 2012. Featuring an all-new, digitally remastered and fully restored picture, as well as 7.1 surround sound, the Jaws Blu-ray Combo Pack with DVD, Digital Copy and UltraViolet gives fans the ultimate way to watch the breathtaking and terrifying action-thriller.
One of the most influential motion pictures of all time and nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award®, Jaws stars Oscar® winner Richard Dreyfuss and Oscar® nominees Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw. Produced by legendary filmmakers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown, the...
- 8/9/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Back in 1974 when production was first gearing up for Universal Studios' Jaws, Joe Alves knew that while the challenges they were facing to bring Peter Benchley's novel to the big screen were going to be huge, the rewards would be worth it.
That is, if they could survive their almost 160 day shooting schedule.
But of course Alves was right; Jaws went on to become the movie that launched the summer blockbuster and despite the passing of almost 40 years since its initial release, the Steven Spielberg-classic still remains one of the best and most critically-acclaimed movies ever made that has become the measuring stick for countless filmmakers out there who have stated it’s the one film that made them realize anything was possible once you step behind the camera.
Recently, Dread Central had the opportunity to chat with Alves during the recent Jaws Blu-Ray press day held...
That is, if they could survive their almost 160 day shooting schedule.
But of course Alves was right; Jaws went on to become the movie that launched the summer blockbuster and despite the passing of almost 40 years since its initial release, the Steven Spielberg-classic still remains one of the best and most critically-acclaimed movies ever made that has become the measuring stick for countless filmmakers out there who have stated it’s the one film that made them realize anything was possible once you step behind the camera.
Recently, Dread Central had the opportunity to chat with Alves during the recent Jaws Blu-Ray press day held...
- 8/8/2012
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
Pretty much any movie fans worth their salt would call themselves a fan of Spielberg's 1975 summer blockbuster Jaws. However, filmmaker J. Michael Roddy has all of us beat in the fan department.
Roddy embarked on making an extensive documentary in honor of Jaws back in 2005, and now with Universal Studios' upcoming release of the restored film on Blu-ray next week, fans everywhere will finally have the opportunities to enjoy the fruits of Roddy's labor over the last seven years via his extensive look back at the film that forever changed the cinematic landscape in 1975.
During the recent press day held at Jaws Lake on the Universal Studios backlot, Dread Central had the opportunity to chat with Roddy about all things Jaws- its legacy, why it has endured and what kept him going to get The Shark Is Still Working finished up over the last few years.
Check out...
Roddy embarked on making an extensive documentary in honor of Jaws back in 2005, and now with Universal Studios' upcoming release of the restored film on Blu-ray next week, fans everywhere will finally have the opportunities to enjoy the fruits of Roddy's labor over the last seven years via his extensive look back at the film that forever changed the cinematic landscape in 1975.
During the recent press day held at Jaws Lake on the Universal Studios backlot, Dread Central had the opportunity to chat with Roddy about all things Jaws- its legacy, why it has endured and what kept him going to get The Shark Is Still Working finished up over the last few years.
Check out...
- 8/7/2012
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
If there's one man who knows the most about Jaws and its enduring legacy, even more so than director Steven Spielberg, it has to be Carl Gottlieb.
Not only did the writer/actor co-write the screenplay with Jaws novelist Peter Benchley, Gottlieb also starred in the film as local reporter Meadows and wrote the official book on what went into making the flick, The Jaws Log, which has been called one of the best 'making-of' books ever released by Hollywood heavyweights and fans alike since it was first published back in 1975.
In honor of Universal Studios' recent restoration of Jaws for the upcoming Blu-ray release on August 14th, Dread Central had the opportunity to chat with Gottlieb recently during a press day on the Universal backlot at Jaws Lake to hear more about the legacy of the film that birthed the modern summer blockbuster, his experiences working on Jaws...
Not only did the writer/actor co-write the screenplay with Jaws novelist Peter Benchley, Gottlieb also starred in the film as local reporter Meadows and wrote the official book on what went into making the flick, The Jaws Log, which has been called one of the best 'making-of' books ever released by Hollywood heavyweights and fans alike since it was first published back in 1975.
In honor of Universal Studios' recent restoration of Jaws for the upcoming Blu-ray release on August 14th, Dread Central had the opportunity to chat with Gottlieb recently during a press day on the Universal backlot at Jaws Lake to hear more about the legacy of the film that birthed the modern summer blockbuster, his experiences working on Jaws...
- 8/6/2012
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
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