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'HBD, 'Jaws': You're 50! How to watch special TV presentation with Steven Spielberg
'HBD, 'Jaws': You're 50! How to watch special TV presentation with Steven Spielberg Show Caption Hide Caption Athlete marks 'Jaws' 50th anniversary with 60-mile swim Swimmer Lewis Pugh circumnavigated Martha's Vineyard to mark the 50th anniversary of the movie "Jaws" and draw attention to the plight of sharks. June marks five decades since a giant human-hunting shark swam into the seaside village of fictitious Amit, Massachusetts, terrorizing local beach-goers. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the horror movie 'Jaws', a three-hour film will air on NBC next week with a special introduction from the Hollywood blockbuster's director, Steven Spielberg, the network told USA TODAY on June 12. The horror film, famous for its terrifying two-note John Williams musical intro (dun-dunn... dun-dunn) hit theaters on June 20, 1975, bringing new meaning to the fear of what's in the sea. The movie features actors including Roy Scheider (police chief Martin Brody); Lorraine Gary (his wife Ellen Brody); Richard Dreyfuss (marine biologist Matt Hooper); and Robert Shaw (big fish hunter Quint). 'Universal is home to the biggest movies in the world, and it doesn't get any bigger than Jaws,' NBCUniversal Television & Streaming Chief Marketing Officer Jenny Storms said. 'We want to celebrate 50 years of this enduring film that has captured the public imagination for generations by bringing it to audiences at home in all the ways they love to watch.' Here's what to know about the special three-hour airing of the iconic film, including where to watch it, what day it airs, and what time it starts. Happy Birthday, 'Jaws'! 🦈 Nautica is making waves with a 'Jaws' 50th anniversary collection When does special 'JAWS' presentation air? NBC's three-hour presentation of the original film airs on June 20 at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT. Florida shark attack: 9-year-old girl bit by shark while snorkeling, family says How to watch 'Jaws' special NBC presentation at home Fans can watch the special presentation on NBC. JAWS turns 50 In addition to the three-hour presentation, beginning on June 15, 'Jaws' and its three sequels' Jaws 2'; 'Jaws 3' and 'Jaws: The Revenge' also air on Peacock. A big screen re-release is also set for Aug. 29. Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Jaws' returning to theaters for 50th anniversary: See when
'Jaws' returning to theaters for 50th anniversary: See when Show Caption Hide Caption Athlete marks 'Jaws' 50th anniversary with 60-mile swim Swimmer Lewis Pugh circumnavigated Martha's Vineyard to mark the 50th anniversary of the movie "Jaws" and draw attention to the plight of sharks. The horror movie "Jaws," which took American beachgoers by storm in the mid-1970s, turns 50 this summer. The legendary Steven Spielberg-directed shark film, famous for its terrifying two-note John Williams musical intro (dun-dunn... dun-dunn), first hit theaters on June 20, 1975. In the film, a massive great white shark hunts people swimming in the water surrounding the fictitious Amity Island. To celebrate "Jaws" turning the big 5-0, the blockbuster is returning to movie theaters this summer. When does "Jaws" return to theaters? Here's what to know about the 50th anniversary of the horror film returning to the big screen. When does 'Jaws' return to theaters? A big screen rerelease of "Jaws" is set for Aug. 29. Who stars in 'Jaws'? The stars featured in "Jaws" include: Roy Scheider as Amity police Chief Martin Brody as Amity police Chief Martin Brody Lorraine Gary as the chief's wife, Ellen Brody as the chief's wife, Ellen Brody Richard Dreyfuss as marine biologist Matt Hooper as marine biologist Matt Hooper Robert Shaw as shark hunter Quint In addition, beginning on June 15, "Jaws" and its three sequels, "Jaws 2," "Jaws 3" and "Jaws: The Revenge" will be available on Peacock. Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
