Jawsis swimming beyond the waters for its 50th anniversary. The classicSteven Spielberg-directed shark thriller film, which was first introduced to audiences back in 1975, is getting a theatrical re-release hosted byTCM Classic Film Festival. According toBloodyDisgusting, the film’s landmark event will kick off with an April screening followed by a nationwide theatrical re-release startingAugust 29 through September 4.Jaws, along withits succeeding installments(Jaws 2,Jaws 3-D, andJaws: The Revenge), will be having itsPeacockstreaming debut beginning June 15.
In celebration ofJaws' 50th anniversary,Alamo Drafthouse Cinemawill be hostingJawsmovie screenings during this year’s Memorial Day weekend in May. It will also feature a special menu,Jaws-themed props, and limited-edition popcorn buckets and merchandise, according to the horror news outlet. On the other hand, Alamo Drafthouse Rolling Roadshow’sJaws on the Waterspecial screening will occur on June 21 in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, followed by June and July screenings at Lake Travis in Austin, Texas.
In addition, the massive 50th-anniversary celebration will also extend beyond cinemas asUniversal Picturesis cooking something up for those who want to experienceAmity Islandfrom the comfort of their homes with a 50th Anniversary digital and Blu-ray release this summer. The film will also receivean all-new NECA collection, set for release this May, as well as an expansiveJaws: The Exhibitionat the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which will open to the public on September 14. Tickets are now available viathe Academy Museum’s official website.
‘Jaws’ Remains a Top-Tier Shark Horror Movie
While there have beena plethora of shark horror movies released in the modern day, the 1975 summer blockbuster — based onPeter Benchley’s 1974 novel of the same name — is still widely regarded as one of the most influential horror movies in cinema history.Jawsalso helped establish Spielberg’s reputation as a filmmaker, whose impressive portfolio includes classic features likeSchindler’s List,Jurassic Park,The Color Purple,E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,Catch Me If You Can,The Fabelmans, and more.
Jawscentered on the treacherous adventures of a marine biologist to destroy a killer great white shark before it starts to attack again. The film starredRoy Scheider,Robert Shaw,Richard Dreyfuss,Murray Hamilton, andLorraine Gary.
Jaws' theatrical re-release begins on August 29.Jaws,Jaws 2,Jaws 3-D, andJaws: The Revengewill stream exclusively on Peacock on June 15.
Source:BloodyDisgusting
