Steven Spielberg's Iconic Masterpiece; 'Jaws' 30th Anniversary Edition DVD

Steven Spielberg's Iconic Masterpiece; 'Jaws' 30th Anniversary Edition DVD

Surfaces June 14, 2005 Just in Time to Terrify New Generations of Beachgoers

Universal Studios Home Entertainment Celebrates Anniversary with New Bonus Features

'One of the most effective thrillers ever made' - Roger Ebert

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven Spielberg's "Jaws," one of the most enduring action-suspense films of all time, comes to DVD June 14, 2005 in a brand-new 30th Anniversary Edition. Oscar(R) winner Richard Dreyfuss and Oscar(R) nominees Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw star in this terrifying thriller about an enormous, man-eating shark that terrorizes a quiet beach resort. Produced by acclaimed filmmakers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown, and released to critical and popular acclaim on June 20, 1975, 'Jaws' smashed all previous box office records and remains one of the highest grossing films in motion picture history. Rediscover the terror and adventure of this modern cinema classic with an all-new 30th Anniversary Edition DVD that reminds us why 'Jaws' was nominated for a Best Picture Oscar and forever changed the way entire generations thought about swimming in the ocean. Bonus features in this 30th Anniversary edition include a two-hour documentary on the making of the film and a previously unavailable interview with master filmmaker Steven Spielberg, as well as deleted scenes, outtakes and more. The 'Jaws' 30th Anniversary Edition DVD is priced at $22.98 SRP. Pre-order close date is May 10, 2005.

The Blockbuster Becomes A Cultural Phenomenon

More than a blockbuster movie, "Jaws" was a cultural phenomenon that sparked a worldwide fascination with sharks that continues to this day. Based on Peter Benchley's best-selling book, "Jaws," the film launched a tidal wave of other movies, newspaper and magazine articles, books and television specials -- to say nothing of countless comedy sketches and film parodies. Even the artwork for the film's poster -- a huge shark rising out of the ocean depths toward a lone swimmer -- has lived on, inspiring thousands of newspaper illustrations. Composer John Williams' unforgettably suspenseful score won an Academy Award(R), as did the film's editor and sound team. 'Jaws' was also chosen by the prestigious American Film Institute as one of the 100 Greatest American Films of all time.

Take the Plunge with In-Depth Bonus Features

In addition to the blockbuster feature, the "Jaws" 30th Anniversary Edition is packed with gripping bonus features that dive into the history and legacy of this incredible film. Bonus features include:

- The Making of "Jaws" -- For the first time ever on DVD, viewers will get a complete glimpse into the making of Jaws with this 2-hour documentary.

- From The Set -- An insider's look at life on the set of "Jaws," featuring a never-before-available interview with Steven Spielberg.

- Deleted Scenes

- Outtakes

- "Jaws" Archives -- Take a peak inside the Jaws archives including storyboards, production photos, and marketing materials, as well as a special segment on the "Jaws" phenomenon.

Synopsis

Roy Scheider is Martin Brody, a former New York cop who recently traded in the stresses of the Big Apple for a quiet life as police chief of a sleepy New England beach town. But when the body of a possible shark victim washes ashore, Brody is forced to weigh the safety of bathers against the financial concerns of the mayor (Murray Hamilton), who opposes closing the town's beaches during peak tourist season. Despite the opinion of marine biologist Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) that the swimmer was indeed killed by a great white shark, the beaches remain open at the mayor's insistence. After additional attacks grip the town with fear, Brody and Hooper set out to find the sea monster in a small, leaky vessel captained by Quint (Robert Shaw), a grizzled sailor seeking revenge for the deaths of his Navy crewmates. Composer John Williams won an Oscar for his famously suspenseful score; the film also took home Oscars for Best Editing and Best Sound.

CAST & FILMMAKERS

Produced By: Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown

Directed By: Steven Spielberg

Screenplay By: Peter Benchley, Carl Gottlieb

Based on Novel By: Peter Benchley

Production Executive: William S. Gilmore, Jr.

Director of Photography: Bill Butler

Production Designer: Joseph Alves Jr.

Editor: Verna Fields

Composer: John Williams

Cast: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Carl Gottlieb, Jeffrey Kramer, Susan Backlinie, Jonathan Filley, Ted Grossman, Chris Rebello, Jay Mello, Lee Fierro, Jeffrey Voorhees, Craig Kingsbury, Dr. Robert Nevin, Peter Benchley

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DVD

Street Date: June 14, 2005

Pre-Order Date: May 10, 2005

Copyright: 2005 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Price: $22.98SRP

Selection Numbers: 28171 (Anamorphic Widescreen); 28180 (Full Frame)

Running Time: 2 Hours 4 Minutes

Layers: Dual (Single Sided)

# of Discs: 2

Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1; Full Frame 1.33:1

Rating: PG

Technical Info: - Film: English Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0 and DTS 5.1 Surround Sound/ Captioned; Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1/ Subtitles; French Dolby Digital 5.1/ Subtitles - Bonus Features: English Dolby Digital 2.0/ Captioned; French Subtitles; Spanish Subtitles

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