A new documentary explores how Steven Spielberg’s hit reshaped the movie industry 50 years ago and why it resonates today.

As cinephiles celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Jaws” this summer, Universal honored the film’s iconic director, Steven Spielberg, by unveiling their backlot’s new theater named in his honor.

Not coincidentally, two years after the massive success of “Jaws,” a 1977 ripoff about a killer whale was released titled “Orca.” What led to the shark often malfunctioning? Salt water.

Not coincidentally, two years after the massive success of “Jaws,” a 1977 rip-off about a killer whale was released titled “Orca.” What led to the shark often malfunctioning? Salt water.

Steven Spielberg used to sit in the Orca on the Jaws portion of the Universal Studios tour and cry due to the emotional experience of making the movie. Skip to main content.

In fact, when my husband and I went on our honeymoon to Martha's Vineyard, I made him circle around Menemsha Harbor to see what was left of the now-long-gone "Orca,'' also called Warlock, the real ...

A 76-year-old Rhode Island man is building a replica of the "Orca" boat from "Jaws" as the movie marks its 50th anniversary. (SOURCE: WJAR, LOUIS SAUZEDDE) ...

Not coincidentally, two years after the massive success of “Jaws,” a 1977 ripoff about a killer whale was released titled “Orca.” What led to the shark often malfunctioning? Salt water.

This large project is a boat measuring 40 feet long and 13.5 feet wide. In his case, he won’t need a bigger boat because he’s building a replica of the iconic boat from “Jaws.” ...