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Jaws (1975) — Production, Release, and Cultural Impact (1974-1976)

Jaws (1975) — Production, Release, and Cultural Impact (1974-1976)

  1. Benchley’s novel "Jaws" is published

    Labels: Peter Benchley, Novel Jaws

  2. Principal photography begins on Martha’s Vineyard

    Labels: Martha's Vineyard, Principal photography

  3. Open-ocean shoot creates major delays and improvisation

    Labels: Open-ocean shoot, Production challenges

  4. Universal coordinates a joint book-and-film branding push

    Labels: Universal Pictures, Bantam Books

  5. Martha’s Vineyard filming wraps after a long summer

    Labels: Martha's Vineyard, Production wrap

  6. John Williams records the film’s score

    Labels: John Williams, Film score

  7. National TV ads launch an unusually intense campaign

    Labels: National TV, Marketing campaign

  8. Jaws opens in theaters and breaks attendance records

    Labels: Wide release, Box-office opening

  9. Film becomes first to pass $100 million milestone

    Labels: Box-office milestone, Jaws gross

  10. Audience reach spreads nationally during summer 1975

    Labels: Audience reach, Summer 1975

  11. 48th Academy Awards recognize Jaws’ craftsmanship

    Labels: 48th Academy, Verna Fields

  12. Jaws’ blockbuster template becomes an industry reference point

    Labels: Blockbuster template, Industry impact