JAWS - CLASSIC COMES TO BLU-RAY™ FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, DIGITALLY REMASTERED AND FULLY RESTORED

STOCKHOLM April 10th, 2012:  JAWS – the landmark motion picture that still makes audiences afraid to go in the water – comes to Blu-ray^TM for the first time ever on August 22^nd, 2012. Featuring an all-new, digitally remastered and fully restored picture, as well as surround sound, the JAWS Blu-ray^TM and Digital Copy gives fans the ultimate way to watch the breathtaking and terrifying action-thriller. The restored film will also debut in a Limited Edition Collector’s Series Blu-ray^TM Combo Pack with and Digital Copy that includes a hardcover book featuring exclusive movie memorabilia including storyboards, mechanical shark blueprints, behind-the-scenes photography, a special introduction by producer Richard D. Zanuck, and much more. 

One of the most influential motion pictures of all time and nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award^®, JAWS stars Oscar^® winner Richard Dreyfuss and Oscar® nominees Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw.  Produced by legendary filmmakers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown, the film earned an Oscar^® for composer John Williams’ instantly recognizable minimalist score, as well as Oscars^® for Best Editing and Best Sound. When it was first released in 1975, JAWS smashed box-office records and became the highest-grossing film of its era, earning Spielberg a reputation as a Hollywood visionary.  Today, it remains one of the highest-grossing films in motion-picture history[1] and is largely considered the film that launched the summer blockbuster. 

JAWS is one of 13 classic Universal films to be digitally remastered and fully restored from 35mm original film elements as part of Universal’s ongoing 100^th Anniversary celebration. The JAWS restoration began with researching and evaluating the existing film elements to determine the best means to restore the film. Over the course of several months, skilled technicians at Universal Studios Digital Services meticulously balanced color, removed dirt and scratches, and repaired any damage to the film elements shot by shot and frame by frame. Following the picture restoration, Universal Studios Sound team up-mixed the iconic JAWS soundtrack to DTS-HD Master 7.1, optimizing the sound on the Blu-ray^TM for the latest home theater technology. The entire restoration process was conducted in conjunction with Steven Spielberg and Amblin Entertainment’s post-production team to ensure the integrity of Spielberg’s original vision remained intact.

The JAWS Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack is available in collectible Universal 100^th Anniversary packaging for a limited time. The Combo Pack contains a Digital Copy of the film for a limited time. Consumers can now truly enjoy their movies anytime, anywhere on the platform of their choice. 

Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack Bonus Features:

• The Shark is Still Working (Blu-ray^™ Exclusive):  An all-new feature-length documentary on the legacy of the film and its influence on popular culture.  Narrated by Roy Scheider and featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary features new interviews with Steven Spielberg, Richard Dreyfuss, Peter Benchley, Richard Zanuck, David Brown, and many more.
• The Making of JAWS:  A two-hour documentary featuring interviews with key cast and crew.
• From the Set:  An insider’s look at life on the set of JAWS, featuring an interview with Steven Spielberg.
• Deleted Scenes and Outtakes
• JAWS Archives:  Take a peek inside the JAWS archives, including storyboards, production photos and marketing materials, as well as a special segment on the JAWS phenomenon.
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Digital Copy:  Viewers can redeem a digital version of the full-length movie from a choice of retail partners to watch on an array of electronic and portable devices.

Synopsis

Directed by Academy Award^® winner Steven Spielberg, Jaws set the standard for edge-of-your seat suspense quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon and forever changing the way audiences experience movies. When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police (Roy Scheider), a young marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a grizzled shark hunter (Robert Shaw) embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again. Featuring an unforgettable score that evokes pure terror, Jaws remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history.

CAST & FILMMAKERS

Cast: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton

Directed By: Steven Spielberg

Produced By: Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown

Music By: John Williams

Based on Novel By: Peter Benchley

Screenplay By: Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb

Director of Photography: Bill Butler

Production Design By: Joseph Alves Jr.

Editor: Verna Fields   

In honor of its Centennial anniversary, Universal Pictures proudly salutes 100 years of unforgettable films that have entertained audiences and touched the hearts of millions around the globe. In celebration of our first 100 years, Universal Pictures International Entertainment is proud to present a selection of our many beloved movies as part of an extensive year-long program that underscores the studio’s rich cinematic history and indelible cultural impact.

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