THE BIG JAWS REVIEW OF 2019
2019 has been a BIG YEAR for Jaws.
For a film that is approaching half a century old, so many incredible people and stories are keeping the legacy alive!
Much like the beaches of Amity Island on the fourth of July weekend, The Daily Jaws has welcomed the flocking crowds to its site. 2019 saw its busiest year to date, with over 100,000 visitors to its website.
And with a combined following of over 70,000 across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, The Daily Jaws has cemented itself as the world's number one Jaws site.
So, what have been your article highlight over the past 12 months? In terms most read articles during 2'019, here's our top ten:
1. Behind The Screams: Chrissie’s Attack
The opening sequence that kept people out of the water and signaled the arrival of a new, genius director that change cinema forever: full blog here
2. The Ultimate Jaws Christmas Gift List
Are you a Jaws fin-atic looking to reward yourself with a little jaws gift? Or are you shopping for someone in your life who's mad about Jaws? Well, look no further for the ultimate Jaws gift list: full list here
3. Are You A Jaws Expert?
If Amity means friendship, then knowledge is power! Take our Jaws quiz and see if you are a Jaws expert: take quiz here
4. Resurrecting Quint: Robert Shaw’s Son on bringing the Jaws legend back to life
We chat to Ian Shaw, son of Jaws royalty, Robert Shaw, about stepping into the boots of his old man’s most famous role, Quint: full interview here
5. You can Be Shaw This Is An Exclusive
Ian Shaw has recorded a very special message of appreciation exclusively for The Daily Jaws fans ahead of the debut of The Shark Is Broken: watch video here
6. Bruce Almighty: The Restoration Of Bruce The Shark
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures sinks its teeth into restoring original working model shark from Jaws: read full story here
7. Unboxing Jaws The Board Game
The Daily Jaws has managed to catch an exclusive copy of the new Jaws board game to unbox and play: watch unboxing video here
8. Return Of The Jaws Ride?
There’s a new Universal Studios theme park - Universal’s Epic Universe - coming to Florida, so of course the first question is, will it include a new version of the Jaws ride? read full story here
9. Smile You Son Of A Quint!
ROBERT SHAW'S SON Ian is putting on a play about the relationships between the three stars of Steven Spielberg's legendary movie JAWS: full story here
10. 22 Things You Need To Know About John Williams
John Williams performing at The Royal Albert Hall marks 22 years since his last performance in the UK: 22 amazing facts about John Williams
If your favourite new article didn't make that list then perhaps its in our whistle stop tour of The Daily Jaws 2019, below. We had almost 130 brand new blogs and news items swim into view this year, many written by or featuring Jaws fans like you. If you think you have an interesting Jaws or shark related article, we'd love to hear from you. Just contact mail@thedailyjaws.com
The Daily Jaws 2019
Image Of The Year
In May 2019, underwater photographer Euan Rannachan captured one of the most iconic photographs of a Great White shark ever taken. Almost an exact replica of the infamous Jaws poster, Euan hopes the viral shot will help change the way people perceive sharks.
(c) Euan Rannachan
Product Of The Year
Universal Studios' JAWS is one of the most compelling and enduring movies ever made. Thrilling generations of audiences worldwide with its tight plot, memorable characters, and ground-breaking special effects - those that brought the great white shark to terrifying life even after many said it couldn't be done. Buoyed by an energetic young director, Steven Spielberg, and through collaboration with trusted and equally determined production designer Joe Alves, the two proved integral to the making of this classic motion picture.
Painstakingly compiled and written by Joe Alves' biographer and JAWS expert, Dennis Prince, Joe Alves: Designing JAWS is a must-have addition to every film reference library.
2019’s Most Watched Video: A Special Message From Ian Shaw (56,000 views)
In memorium
Sid Sheinberg, the man who greenlit Jaws and gave the world Steven Spielberg passed away in May at age 84 - read more
Bill Heine, owner of the world famous rooftop Headington shark, has died of cancer aged 74. He was diagnosed with a terminal form of leukaemia in July 2017 - read more
BIG JAWS QUIZ 2019
Have you been paying attention? Find out with these 10 fiendishly tricky teasers on the top Jaws moments of the year that was 2019… Take Quiz
