“You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”

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Richard Dreyfuss Interview

The Daily Jaws is extremely excited to announce that we have recorded an exclusive two-part interview with JAWS star Richard Dreyfuss.

Presented by Bigger Boat Solutions in association with richarddreyfuss.net, part one will be available 5 January on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

That’s a 9-footer!

Bring cinematic legend to life with this museum-quality 1:3 scale Bruce shark, handcrafted in fiberglass and meticulously modeled after the iconic mechanical shark from JAWS. Measuring over nine feet long, this towering display piece is built to capture attention—and imagination.

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The Daily Jaws 50th Anniversary Interview Series

The Daily Jaws is thrilled to announce the JAWS 50th anniversary interview series. Exploring the legacy of JAWS through incredible conversations with famous fans, shark experts, filmmakers, those who made the movie and more.

The anniversary may be over, but the celebrations have only just begun. Happy birthday JAWS!

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Robert Duvall: The almost‑Brody who wanted to be Quint
Robert Duvall: The almost‑Brody who wanted to be Quint

Hollywood “what‑ifs” don’t get much juicier than this: Robert Duvall was once in Steven Spielberg’s sights for JAWS.

JAWS director Steven Spielberg donates $25,000 to James Van Der Beek GoFundMe
JAWS director Steven Spielberg donates $25,000 to James Van Der Beek GoFundMe

Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw, have donated $25,000 (£21,000) to the $2m (£1.6m) GoFundMe fund established for late James Van Der Beek.

Sinners and Frankenstein join JAWS in the Oscar Best Picture nomination club
Sinners and Frankenstein join JAWS in the Oscar Best Picture nomination club

Horror’s always been the naughty child of cinema - loud, unruly, uncompromising and historically has been largely kept at arm’s length when it has come to Academy Award nominations for Best Picture.

ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY presents West Coast premiere of the hit Broadway play THE SHARK IS BROKEN
ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY presents West Coast premiere of the hit Broadway play THE SHARK IS BROKEN

The Shark is Broken' is a love letter to both movie and theatre fans. Our audiences will get an electrifying behind-the-scenes look at the making ofJaws-one of the most iconic films of all time -as we celebrate its 50th anniversary.

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JAWS 2 filming locations video guide
JAWS 2 filming locations video guide

Filmmaker and lifelong Jaws 2 enthusiast Phil DeSimone revisits the real locations where the 1978 sequel was filmed, blending on-location exploration with personal passion for one of cinema’s most enduring shark films.

Mrs. Kintner: An older mother and the quiet tragedy of JAWS
Mrs. Kintner: An older mother and the quiet tragedy of JAWS

An exploration of Mrs. Kintner’s age, Lee Fierro’s haunting performance, and how Alex Kintner’s death in Jaws deepens the film’s quiet, human tragedy.

How Popular Would a Jaws Themed Slot Game Be?
How Popular Would a Jaws Themed Slot Game Be?

When it comes to slot games, the most successful titles often combine nostalgia, strong themes, and engaging gameplay.

50 Years of Fear: How Jaws Inspired Shark Casino Games
50 Years of Fear: How Jaws Inspired Shark Casino Games

Shark-themed casino games, inspired by the movie’s legacy, have worked their way firmly into gaming culture, pulling essentials straight from Spielberg’s vision. Five decades in, Jaws still looms large, with its impact now touching arenas the filmmakers never could have predicted.

The 10 greatest 'Man vs Beast' movies since JAWS (ranked)
The 10 greatest 'Man vs Beast' movies since JAWS (ranked)

Explore the most thrilling 'man vs. beast' movies since Jaws, from sharks and spiders to dragons and dinosaurs.

Why the opening scene of JAWS is a defining moment in horror
Why the opening scene of JAWS is a defining moment in horror

JAWS’ terrifying opening scene completely changed the scope of cinematic horror storytelling by combining suspense, music, and an unseen monster that helped redefine the genre.

The Ways Sharks Have Been Featured in Gaming
The Ways Sharks Have Been Featured in Gaming

From the depths of the ocean to the reels of digital casinos, sharks have carved out a unique niche in the gaming world.

The greatest shark movies of the 21st Century (so far)
The greatest shark movies of the 21st Century (so far)

An engaging essay exploring the greatest shark movies of the 21st century so far, from realistic survival thrillers to blockbuster spectacles and cult classics.

Podcasting JAWS the Right Way: Fair Use Myths, Movie Clips, and Music Licensing Basics
Podcasting JAWS the Right Way: Fair Use Myths, Movie Clips, and Music Licensing Basics

If you’re not careful with how you use music, film clips, or even your guest’s voice, that dream can get flagged, muted, or pulled offline faster than you can say “We’re gonna need a bigger boat.”

Richard Dreyfuss says Robert Shaw’s death sank ‘JAWS reunion’ dreams
Richard Dreyfuss says Robert Shaw’s death sank ‘JAWS reunion’ dreams

Dreyfuss, the only surviving crew member of the Orca, also talks about vividly remembering hearing the news of Robert Shaw’s death in August 1978, and how deeply it impacted both him and director Steven Spielberg.

Richard Dreyfuss puts record straight on the mispronunciation of shark name in JAWS
Richard Dreyfuss puts record straight on the mispronunciation of shark name in JAWS

Matt Hooper may not have returned to our screens for JAWS 2 (that phone call to Ellen Brody doesn’t count) but Richard Dreyfuss returns to The Daily Jaws in the sequel to the first part of his exclusive interview with the world’s number one JAWS fan site.

This was not an interview accident with JAWS star Richard Dreyfuss
This was not an interview accident with JAWS star Richard Dreyfuss

He may have got no spit when he was about to dive in the shark cage in JAWS, but 50 years after the release of the Steven Spielberg shark classic, Oscar-winning Matt Hooper actor Richard Dreyfuss has plenty to say.

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JAWS: The Exhibition - Screen Used Props and More
JAWS: The Exhibition - Screen Used Props and More

Experience Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975) like never before. Jaws: The Exhibition is the first-ever exhibition of this scale at the Academy Museum, focused exclusively on a single film, and the largest mounted exhibition ever for Jaws, the Oscar®-winning film from Universal Pictures.

Can we recreate JAWS?
Can we recreate JAWS?

Just like for Jaws, we built our own shark to recreate shots from Jaws. I was not expecting how challenging this project would be, or how difficult it would be to film in the water, or build and operate the shark, but honestly I am super happy with what we were able to do.

Living Sharks Museum delivers epic JAWS 50th anniversary exhibition
Living Sharks Museum delivers epic JAWS 50th anniversary exhibition

The 50th anniversary of Jaws may have brought the fans back out in droves, but one New England researcher and shark historian has been quietly building a lifetime legacy in the form of America’s first shark history museum. His extensive Jaws collection has been a sleeper until now...

A 'Fin-tastic' Birthday on JAWS Island!
A 'Fin-tastic' Birthday on JAWS Island!

Born the same year as JAWS - Where else was I going to celebrate my 50th??