When producers David Brown and Richard D. Zanuck bought the film rights to Jaws, the search for a director began immediately. After a few of their first choices didn't work out, they turned to an u...

Peter BenchleyPeter Benchley was not just one of the movie's screenwriters; he was the author of the original novel. After spending his childhood summers on Nantucket Island in New England, the ide...

Jaws as we know it owes its existence to producers David Brown and Richard D. Zanuck. In 1973, they somewhat serendipitously got their hands on an early copy of Peter Benchley's novel, Jaws. Both d...

On Film, On Location in Martha's Vineyard FilmingSteven Spielberg used some really innovative camera techniques to make the audience feel like we've been plopped right into the water along with the...

Close your eyes. Are they closed? Now take a few moments and play through that Jaws music in your head. How's that feel? Composer John Williams' score for Jaws is one of the most recognizable piece...

As one of the most successful films of all time, it's no surprise that Jaws has inspired legions of devoted fans. Three decades after its release, hundreds of fans gathered in Martha's Vineyard for...