"MIRACLE MILE, LOS ANGELES -- In 1975, the enormous success of "Jaws" turned the film into what is widely acknowledged as Hollywood's first summer blockbuster. In honor of its 50th anniversary, director Steven Spielberg's now-classic movie is being celebrated in a new way -- with the biggest museum exhibit ever dedicated to "Jaws." The film scared up not only big business, but it would also eventually be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars and win Oscars for editing, sound, and that original dramatic score."
"On Sunday, Sept. 14, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will open "Jaws: The Exhibition." It gets a thumbs up from director Steven Spielberg. "It's like being thrown 51 years back to Martha's Vineyard in the middle of the maelstrom of making 'Jaws'... kind of an impossible production that somehow happened," said Spielberg. "Mostly now, I'm having great memories, so this is bringing, actually, only the good memories back to me.""
""This exhibition is extraordinary. We're using 11,000 square feet dedicated to one single film. This is the first time the Academy Museum has used that amount of space for one title," said Amy Homma, Academy Museum Director and President. More than 200 original objects from the movie are in the exhibit -- many from fans, and many that have never been on public display before."
On Sept. 14 the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opens Jaws: The Exhibition, a 11,000-square-foot presentation dedicated to Spielberg's 1975 film. The exhibit contains more than 200 original objects, including the prop known as "Bruce the shark," many donated by fans and several never publicly displayed. Interactive elements allow visitors to place themselves within scenes. The exhibit presents materials in the film's narrative order and emphasizes production challenges, cultural impact, and cinematic achievements. Amy Homma and Jenny He oversee the exhibition; Spielberg praised the show and credited fans for supplying many items. The original film earned Oscar nominations and wins including editing, sound, and musical score.
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