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"Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date
"Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date

See - Sada Elbalad

time19-07-2025

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  • See - Sada Elbalad

"Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date

Yara Sameh "Jurassic World Rebirth", the latest sequel in the Jurassic universe and the official reboot of the 31-year-old cinematic franchise, has turned out to be one of the biggest films of the year after a theatrical run that's still ongoing. While some fans have flocked to theaters and the film has accomplished one of the most successful runs in the franchise, others prefer to catch it at home, lucky for them, "Jurassic World Rebirth" indeed has a digital streaming release date. Per the site DVDs Release Dates, the seventh film in the franchise will be released on digital platforms on August 5, a little over a month after its release in theaters, giving fans a chance to watch one of the most exciting adventures of the year in the comfort of their home. "Jurassic World Rebirth" follows a group put together by a big pharma company who travel to a remote island where dinosaurs roam free. Their goal is to find genetic material from the creatures, and though the mission sounds like a piece of cake, things get complicated. The official synopsis for the film reads: 'Five years post-'Jurassic World Dominion,' an expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough.' Written by David Koepp (Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park), and directed by Gareth Edwards (The Creator, Godzilla, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), the film is Universal Pictures' new approach to the franchise created by Steven Spielberg in 1993. The movie stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Ed Skrein, Mahershala Ali, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, Philippine Velge, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, and Bechir Sylvain. Johansson plays Zora Bennett, a covert operations expert hired to lead an expedition to secure genetic material from three dinosaurs; Bailey plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis; Ali plays Duncan Kincaid, Zora's partner; and Friend plays Martin Krebs, a representative for the drug corporation financing the mission. Velge, Sylvain, and Skrein are said to play team members reporting to Zora. Patrick Crowley and Frank Marshall produce. Spielberg, who directed 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park,' serves as executive producer alongside Denis L. Stewart. Spielberg previously served as executive producer on 'Jurassic Park III,' 'Jurassic World,' 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' and 'Jurassic World: Dominion.' John Mathieson served as cinematographer. 'Jurassic World Rebirth' was filmed in select locations in Thailand, London, and California. Made for $180 million, the movie has grossed nearly $530 million at the box office in less than two weeks since its release. The franchise that has made more than $6 billion at the box office. The critical reception is unfortunately not as good as the box office numbers. The critics' score at Rotten Tomatoes remains at 52%, which isn't as high as everyone expected. Nevertheless, it is clearly a film that should be measured by its audience score, which on Rotten Tomatoes sits at 71%. The Letterboxd rating is 2.8 over 5, and IMDb registers a rating of 6.2/10. Though not a franchise favorite, it's a solid result for the seventh part in the dinosaur franchise. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language

Scarlett Johansson Called Steven Spielberg To Cast Her In Jurassic World Rebirth: 'Will Crush This'
Scarlett Johansson Called Steven Spielberg To Cast Her In Jurassic World Rebirth: 'Will Crush This'

News18

time04-07-2025

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Scarlett Johansson Called Steven Spielberg To Cast Her In Jurassic World Rebirth: 'Will Crush This'

Scarlett Johansson agreed to sign Jurassic World: Rebirth despite not knowing the script. Scarlett Johansson is gearing up for the release of Jurassic World: Rebirth. Scarlett plays Zora Bennett in the film, a skilled covert operative who leads a team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world's three largest dinosaurs. Ahead of the film's release, Scarlett Johansson exclusively told News18 Showsha that she agreed to sign the film despite not knowing the script. Scarlett Johansson revealed that she called Steven Spielberg, director of Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park, and told him that she would be the right fit for the role. Scarlett said, 'I told him it was my childhood dream. I said, 'I will crush this for you. I don't know what's available, I don't know what the story is, I just know David Koepp wrote it, and I'm all in.'" Previously, Jonathan Bailey, who plays palaeontologist Dr Henry Loomis in the film, also echoed similar sentiments. The actor told us that the film struck a deep chord with him, even as a child. He said, 'I remember it was kind of spiritual, not only because of the vision and the fantasy, but because it spoke to something about the modern world's relationship to the past and nature. The characters were so vivid and playful, the writing was so taut, and because it was Spielberg, it was a sumptuous escapist delight… to play Henry, who embodies the love of nature and our best curiosities about it, was great fun. David Koepp's script was exciting and so fascinating in its ideas." About Jurassic World: Rebirth Jurassic World: Rebirth will be released worldwide on July 4, 2025. Directed by Emmy Award-winning director Gareth Edwards, the film promises to immerse audiences in a thrilling new era. Leading the stellar cast is Academy Award nominee Scarlett Johansson, joined by Emmy Award nominee Jonathan Bailey and Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali. Following Jurassic World Dominion, the story shifts to an isolated equatorial region where surviving dinosaurs have found a familiar, thriving habitat. Now, the fate of humankind may rest on the three most immense among them, who hold the secret to a miraculous, life-altering drug. First Published:

Dino-mite! Why Jurassic films keep roaring back
Dino-mite! Why Jurassic films keep roaring back

RTÉ News​

time28-06-2025

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  • RTÉ News​

Dino-mite! Why Jurassic films keep roaring back

More than 30 years after Jurassic Park first stunned audiences, the franchise is still going strong. With Jurassic World: Rebirth set to land in cinemas on 2 July, we take a look back at why these prehistoric thrillers are still a big hit at the box office. The one that started it all When Jurassic Park opened in 1993, it redefined what a blockbuster could be. Steven Spielberg directed the adaptation of Michael Crichton's novel, casting Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum as scientists lured to a dinosaur theme park that quickly spirals into disaster. The film broke ground with its mix of animatronics and CGI, and was anchored by John Williams' unforgettable score. Spielberg balanced awe and tension to perfection, crafting moments that still resonate today, from the glass of water rippling before the T-Rex attack to the raptors stalking through the kitchen. It earned over $912 million on initial release and passed $1.1 billion after later re-releases, firmly establishing itself as a cinematic landmark. Losing the spark The Lost World: Jurassic Park followed in 1997 with Jeff Goldblum's Ian Malcolm taking the lead. It took the story to a second island where dinosaurs roam free, but despite some memorable set pieces, it failed to recapture the magic. It brought in around $619 million worldwide. Jurassic Park III, released in 2001, saw the return of Sam Neill's Dr Alan Grant. The film focused on a rescue mission gone wrong on Isla Sorna and introduced the Spinosaurus, a new apex predator. However, with a shorter runtime and limited emotional depth, it earned just over $369 million, making it the lowest-grossing film in the series. A big comeback In 2015, Jurassic World revived the franchise for a new generation. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard starred in a story set in a fully operational dinosaur park, which falls apart when the genetically engineered Indominus Rex escapes. The film explored themes of scientific overreach and commercial greed, while delivering nostalgia for long-time fans. Audiences responded in droves. The film earned around $1.67 billion worldwide, becoming the franchise's highest-grossing instalment. The 2018 sequel, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, shifted the story to a rescue mission as a volcanic eruption threatens the dinosaurs on Isla Nublar. The second half of the film explored cloning, ethics and genetic manipulation, with dinosaurs eventually released into the world. Though critical response was mixed, it still earned over $1.31 billion worldwide. In 2022, Jurassic World Dominion brought back Neill, Dern and Goldblum alongside the newer leads. It promised a grand finale but split its focus between dinosaur survival and a bizarre subplot involving genetically engineered locusts. The film proved divisive, but still brought over $1 billion at the global box office. Why do we keep coming back? At the heart of it all are the dinosaurs. They fascinate because they're just real enough to be terrifying. For children, they ignite the imagination. For adults, they raise deeper questions about science, control and nature's unpredictability. Watch: That hide-behind-your-hands scene from Jurassic Park But it's not just the dinosaurs. These films have always pushed the limits of special effects, from the animatronics of the early 90s to today's seamless CGI. The franchise also lives well beyond the cinema, with global success in toys, LEGO sets, video games and theme park attractions. The characters play a part too. The original trio are still much loved, while Chris Pratt's arrival gave the rebooted trilogy an energetic new face. Whether it's a raptor hunting in a hallway or a T-Rex roaring across a ruined landscape, there's a familiarity in the chaos that audiences continue to enjoy. The next chapter Jurassic World: Rebirth opens in Irish cinemas on 2 July. Directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp, the film introduces a fresh storyline and a brand new cast, including Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali, Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. Set several years after Dominion, the story centres on a covert mission to a remote island previously used by InGen. A pharmaceutical company is attempting to retrieve biomaterials from massive dinosaurs on land, sea and in the air, to develop a life-saving drug. Whether it reinvents the franchise or simply gives it a new direction, one thing is clear - the fascination with dinosaurs endures. More than three decades on, they still rule the box office.

Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson steal the spotlight at Jurassic World: Rebirth premiere in London
Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson steal the spotlight at Jurassic World: Rebirth premiere in London

Express Tribune

time18-06-2025

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  • Express Tribune

Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson steal the spotlight at Jurassic World: Rebirth premiere in London

Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey turned heads at the world premiere of Jurassic World: Rebirth, held at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London. The two stars, both dressed to impress, shared a sweet exchange on the red carpet - a quick peck, a warm hug, and animated conversation - capturing the attention of cameras and fans alike. Johansson stars in the highly anticipated installment of the franchise as Zora Bennett, a former mercenary leading a team of scientists on a mission to locate dinosaur DNA believed to hold the key to curing heart disease. Bailey joins an ensemble cast that includes Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Mahershala Ali, Luna Blaise, and David Iacono. The film is helmed by director Gareth Edwards, known for his visually striking storytelling. The reunion between Johansson and Bailey sparked fresh speculation about their off-screen camaraderie. The pair had previously gone viral for their undeniable chemistry during a stage event, with fans quick to comment on their palpable energy. During the premiere, Johansson discussed how Rebirth pays tribute to Steven Spielberg's originals, Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park, calling it a 'modern love letter' to the legacy films. 'We wanted to honour what came before us while pushing the story somewhere unexpected,' she shared. As the red carpet moments continue to circulate online, fans are buzzing not only about the film but also about the potential new friendship that has everyone talking.

The sequels that snatched defeat from the victory of ‘Jaws'
The sequels that snatched defeat from the victory of ‘Jaws'

Toronto Sun

time14-06-2025

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  • Toronto Sun

The sequels that snatched defeat from the victory of ‘Jaws'

Published Jun 14, 2025 • 9 minute read Richard Dreyfuss as Matt Hooper and Robert Shaw as Quint on the Orca in 'Jaws.' Photo by handout / CP photo Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. When 'Jaws' became one of the biggest cinematic hits in history in 1975, it was inevitable that producers Richard Zanuck and David Brown would go back into the water. 'If we didn't make it, somebody else would,' Brown said years later of the first follow-up. 'We felt very protective of it.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account This sentiment was not shared by 'Jaws' director Steven Spielberg, who publicly dissed sequels as 'a cheap carny trick' even while 'Jaws' was still packing houses. A decade after the 'Jaws' Cycle petered out, Spielberg would agree to direct 1997's 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park' in part because he saw those mediocre-to-abysmal 'Jaws' sequels as an unsightly asterisk on his first pop masterpiece. The fact that there's a seventh 'Jurassic' movie coming out July 2 but no new sequel or reboot to capitalize on 'Jaws' turning 50 is remarkable. The rules of modern IP franchise-building tell us that any blockbuster franchise that quits after four isn't even trying. As cinema, none of the three Spielberg-less 'Jaws' films come close to the original. But the franchise is worth examining in its chewed-up totality because it encapsulates, in the space of just a dozen years, nearly all the methods and correctives of sequel-making that would become Hollywood's dominant business model: The Simple Reprise ('Jaws 2'). The Meanwhile, Over Here and Some Years Later ('Jaws 3D'). The Retcon ('Jaws: The Revenge.'). The Legacy Sequel ('The Revenge' again. Universal couldn't lure 'Jaws' star Roy Scheider back for love or money, but Lorraine Gary was available.). This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Each of these models would be refined and perfected in the decades after the 'Jaws' trade dried up – your Fridays the 13th, your Nightmares on Elm Street. But those were niche films, with low budgets and lower expectations. 'Jaws' tried each of these moves on what was then the world's biggest stage. Have the 'Jaws' sequels improved with age? Do they have anything to tell us now? I grabbed my harpoon gun and found out. 'Jaws 2' (Jeannot Szwarc, 1978) 'Sharks don't take things personally, Mr. Brody.' There was some discussion of following 'Jaws' with a prequel that would dramatize the 1945 sinking of the USS Indianapolis, as Robert Shaw's Quint related in his famous monologue in the first film. '2001: A Space Odyssey' co-creator Arthur C. Clarke pitched producers Brown and Zanuck on an idea about a mysterious object somewhere in the Indian Ocean. Both ideas struck Zanuck and Brown as too far removed from the original story, so they opted to just do 'Jaws' again, trying to make up for the absence of Quint (shark food) and Richard Dreyfuss's Matt Hooper (on a research vessel and unreachable, we're told) by doubling down on Brody family drama. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. When the shark attacks start happening again off of Amity Island and Scheider's Martin Brody – he of the immortal line, 'You're gonna need a bigger boat' – is disbelieved again, the landlubbing New Yorker starts to spiral, eventually firing his revolver into the ocean on a crowded public beach. He is relieved of his position as chief of police. But any movie cop who stands down after being so ordered is hardly worth the badge he's already been told to turn in. Brody eventually tricks the predator I'm going to call Jaws Too into chomping into a high-voltage undersea cable and cooking itself, albeit not until after the shark has taken down a helicopter! This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Scheider was by all accounts unenthusiastic about returning, but he's almost as good here as he was in 'Jaws.' Total pro. Jeannot Szwarc, a Frenchman who like Spielberg had directed episodes of 'Night Gallery' and 'Columbo,' tried to bring some class and color to this no-win assignment. His reward? Szwarc would go on to direct 1984's 'Supergirl' and 1985's 'Santa Claus: The Movie' before returning to Europe and then to television. Brody sons Mike and Sean are recast, as will become customary. The movie isn't bad, it just isn't 'Jaws.' Despite the absence of Dreyfuss, 'Jaws 2' was still a hit, finishing in the year's box office Top 10 just behind a movie called, coincidentally, 'Hooper.' 'Jaws III,' a.k.a. 'Jaws 3D' (Joe Alves, 1983) 'You're talkin' about some damn shark's mother?' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 1983, it turned out, was the summer of deflating three-quels, with the who'd-have-thunk-it Richard Pryor vehicle 'Superman III' and the critter-filled 'Return of the Jedi' preceding 'Jaws 3D.' The idea of going fully comedic for the third entry must've been in the air. It was certainly in the water: Brown and Zanuck had pitched Universal a spoof they wanted to call 'Jaws 3, People 0.' 'The attitude was, 'You're fouling the nest. You can't do this,'' Brown recalled in a making-of documentary included on the 'Jaws 2' DVD and Blu-ray. 'We should've fouled the nest.' So Brown and Zanuck left the nest-fouling to others. 'Jaws' screenwriter Carl Gottlieb was one of the credited writers, and 'Jaws'/'Jaws 2' production designer Joe Alves got a big promotion. 'Jaws III' would be the only directing credit of his career, but at least he can lay claim to having made the second-best Dennis Quaid/Louis Gossett Jr. pairing of the 1980s. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. That duo played, respectively, a downed space pilot and his male-and-pregnant extraterrestrial opponent in 'Enemy Mine,' and this third 'Jaws' is almost as good as that. The slow shots designed to capitalize upon the 3D gimmick stick out like a severed thumb … or the severed arm the camera lingers on following the movie's first shark attack, 14 minutes in. Remarkably, this wasn't just shot at SeaWorld – the park is identified by name in the film, anticipating the lesson of the more robust 'Jurassic Park' series: There really is no such thing as bad publicity. Chief Brody is nowhere to be found, so the action focuses on Fabulous Brody Boys Mike and Sean. Now played by Quaid and John Putch, they look to have aged 15 years in the five since the last sequel. Quaid has said he was on cocaine in 'every frame'; whatever the case, his performance is the best one in the movie. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Still, there are more tasty crumbs. Putch's hydrophobic Sean Brody pursues a romance with water-skier Lea Thompson two years before 'Back to the Future,' and Brit Simon MacCorkindale is a hilariously patrician hunter named Fitzroyce who becomes determined to trap the great white and kill it on-camera. ('This film is a bloody retirement annuity,' he says.) Eventually we'll be treated to an inside-the-shark's-mouth shot of him getting chummed. Plus, Gossett intones phrases like 'filtration pipe' with a level of gravitas more commonly associated with sentences like 'These wounds I had on Crispin's day!' (That's Shakespeare, not sharkspear!) It's all building to the moment that comes 91 minutes into a 99-minute movie when Jaws Also bursts through the window of the SeaWorld control room complete with animated glass shards flying out at the viewer. There immediately follows a shot of a large, rubbery shark puppet chomping on an even less lifelike mannequin while some voice actor howls in pain, terror or possibly embarrassment. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Quaid and his love interest Bess Armstrong, who brings harried second-grade-teacher energy to her role as a dolphin-loving marine biologist, get a happy reunion with their two dolphins, and the movie ends on a freeze-frame, something no prior 'Jaws' picture dared to attempt. 'Jaws: The Revenge' (Joseph Sargent, 1987) 'Maybe he had a heart attack. Too much bloody food! Humans are full of cholesterol, you know!' 'A Joseph Sargent Film' is the only above-title credit in this sad quickie, which at least suggests some pride in authorship. Sargent, another TV veteran, worked another 20 years after this, but 'Jaws: The Revenge' was his last theatrically released feature. It's a shame, because he made a handful of really good movies, including the A.I. cautionary tale 'Colossus: The Forbin Project' and the Robert Shaw-starring 'The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This one is set at Christmas, an odd tonal shift that feels even weirder than the choice to retcon away the events of 'Jaws 3D.' Now we're told that the Brodys stayed in Amity after Martin's death of a heart attack instead of going back to New York. We're not quite nine minutes into the movie when Sean Brody, now a police deputy, gets his arm bitten off by a great white that pops up like a jack-in-the-box. He screams in agony and terror for a full minute before he dies, his pleas for help crosscut with a choir singing 'The First Noel.' This is a mean-spirited film. 'It waited all this time and it came for him,' Ellen Brody tells Mike, her surviving son, now played by Lance Guest. The tagline told us as much: 'This time, it's personal.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. After Sean's death, Mike invites his mom to join him and his family down in the Bahamas, where he's some sort of oceanographic researcher. His partner in this enterprise is Mario Van Peebles, doing a faux Bahamian accent in his role as Jake. He gives his buddy Mike a loud button-up for Christmas and says, 'May your sex life be as busy as your shirt.' A Bahamas location shoot prevented new cast member Michael Caine (!!!) from collecting his Academy Award for 'Hannah and Her Sisters' in person. He plays a pilot called Hoagie, inviting the question of why every latter-day 'Jaws' player is not named after a sandwich. He's also the love interest of the Widow Brody. 'I knew a one-armed piano player once,' Hoagie jokes in a New Year's Eve party scene. 'It took him two minutes to play the minute waltz!' A couple at the table laugh and Ellen's reaction suggests she has either been spared the knowledge or simply forgotten Sean had his arm severed before he was killed half an hour earlier. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Lots of films get new endings after test screenings, but 'The Revenge' actually got one after it had already been released in U.S. cinemas. Originally, Ellen impaled Jaws the 4th on the bowsprit of a boat, causing her waterborne stalker to bleed to death. This was considered too prosaic an end for 'a' shark that had been exploded, electrocuted and exploded in the prior films, so a revised finale was slotted in for the international and home video versions. This time, Ellen punctures the great white with the prow of the boat and it explodes, honouring the family tradition. There's no compressed air tank stuck in its mouth this time, just the famously combustible combination of water, wood and sharkskin. 'Jaws: The Revenge' was the sole entry in the series to end its theatrical run in the red. It was 1987's 51st-highest-grossing release, just behind 'Nuts,' a drama starring Barbra Streisand and Hooper himself, Mr. Dreyfuss. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Caine's comment about his 'Revenge' experience has echoed down the decades just like the movie's tagline: 'I have never seen the movie, but I have seen the house it paid for, and it's fabulous.' Sequels were still a different equation when the 'Jaws' machine bit its last. In the old calculus, they were expected to do a fraction of their forebears' business. Sequels that actually expanded their audiences, often by a significant multiplier – 1989's 'Lethal Weapon 2,' 1990's 'Die Hard 2: Die Harder,' 1991's 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' – would soon follow, each taking advantage of their prior film's home-video/premium cable afterlife, a leg up 'Jaws' never really had. But two of those three were from the original film's director, and all of them managed to reunite the principal cast. And of course, each of those franchises eventually let quality control slip, delivering at least one truly benighted entry. Just not as bad as 'Jaws: The Revenge.' Read More World Golf Sunshine Girls Columnists Toronto & GTA

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