From the beginning, one of the purposes of this website has been to serve as a sort of online extension of the documentary … a place where ongoing Jaws discoveries can find a venue to be shared and enjoyed. To that end, we are thrilled to have our first opportunity to do just that. Dick Butler, who was Robert Shaw’s stunt double in the film, joins us in an exclusive interview, along with stunt double Dick Warlock, who “took the teeth” for Richard Dreyfuss in Hooper’s cage sequence.

Sadly, Mr. Butler doesn’t …

On Saturday, April 25th, we made an appearance on the CBS Early Show to promote The Shark is Still Working, and its upcoming world premiere (5/2/2009) at the Los Angeles United Film Festival. James Gelet, Erik Hollander, and Michael Roddy were live in-studio in New York City for the appearance. A special thanks goes out to CBS and Brendan Conway. Check out the clip below:
CBS Early Show: The Shark is Still Working:

As part of a year-long six episode tribute to the career of Steven Spielberg, popular interactive talk show MOVIE GEEKS UNITED! paid tribute to Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster classic JAWS on Wednesday, July 23rd.
Listen to the broadcast below to hear JAWS series veterans and the crew of The Shark is Still Working!

Guest List Included:

JOSEPH MCBRIDE – Spielberg biographer (Steven Spielberg: A Biography). Mr. McBride is currently assistant professor of cinema at San Francisco State University.
WENDY BENCHLEY – widow of Peter Benchley, author of JAWS.
SUSAN BACKLINIE – Co-star of JAWS – Chrissie (pre-recorded).
CARL GOTTLIEB – screenwriter and …

Today the Finatics Group interviewed STEVEN SPIELBERG. Taking time from his busy post-production schedule on War of The Worlds, the famed director was kind enough to take us on a journey back to the production and thirty-year legacy of the beloved film. Steven shared many wonderful memories with us, and appreciates the fans of JAWS.

Steven invited a friend to the interview. Legendary composer JOHN WILLIAMS stopped by to share some of his thoughts about the enduring musical legacy of JAWS.

John seemed to enjoy the break from scoring the newest Spielberg/Williams collaboration  - War of the Worlds. The film opens in a …