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‘Bruce’ menaces the ‘Orca II’ on the set of ‘Jaws.’

The Bizarre Tale of the ‘Orca II,’ the Stunt Boat from ‘Jaws’

The replica boat ‘Orca II’ was the unsung star of 1975's ‘Jaws.’ But what happened after filming ended was worse than any shark attack.

10 Questionable Creature Features Spawned By ‘Jaws’

‘Claws’ didn’t draw the same crowds as ‘Jaws’ when it premiered two years later.

Steven Spielberg Wanted ‘Jaws 2’ to Be a Prequel

For a single weekend, the director seriously considered taking over the sequel—and he was going to take a page from history.

Steven Spielberg Is Sorry That ‘Jaws’ Caused a Shark Panic

Steven Spielberg apologized for sparking an anti-shark feeding frenzy in the ’70s.

15 Fascinating Facts About ‘Pet Sounds’

The story of how Pet Sounds was made has been told and retold (and parodied) plenty of times since its release in 1966, but there are still many fascinating little stories about the album that may have gone under the radar.

Roy Scheider is gonna need a bigger boat in Steven Spielberg's Jaws (1975).

How a Terrifying, Real-Life Shark Encounter Changed the Ending of ‘Jaws’

One of the most dramatic shark scenes in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jaws’ almost led to a shark attack in real life.

You can probably guess which shark species is most popular.

Map Shows America’s Favorite Shark Species

Americans can’t stop searching for great white sharks.

Animatronic 'Jaws' shark from the Universal Studios Hollywood tram tour.

Going Fishing: When Universal Studios’s ‘Jaws’ Ride Terrorized Park Guests

The original 'Jaws' ride at Universal Studios Florida closed after two months—but not before terrorizing theme park guests (and their children).

Damn Fine Auction: Hundreds of David Lynch’s Personal Items Are Going Up for Sale

Owning Lynch’s personal Mr. Coffee machine would definitely be a conversation starter.

Bruce snacks on actor Robert Shaw on the set of ‘Jaws.’

How Malfunctioning Sharks Transformed the Movie Business

Before Steven Spielberg became Hollywood royalty, he was just another young director with a giant shark problem.

Everything You Need to Know About Labubu

Labubu dolls are more than fashion charms—they‘re rare art collectibles with a cult following.

Fan Theory Argues That the Sharks From ‘Jaws’ and ‘Finding Nemo’ Are Related

When Bruce cries “I never knew my father” in ‘Finding Nemo’, he could be talking about the finned antagonist of ‘Jaws’, according to one theory.

Hold on to Your Straw Hat: ‘One Piece’ Is Getting the LEGO Treatment

LEGO’s “One Piece” collection features a chibi Luffy figure, the Baratie Floating Restaurant, and more.

13 Fun Slang Terms We Got From ‘Jaws’

Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jaws’ isn’t just an enduring summer classic—it also includes plenty of fun slang terms that’ll make you feel like its Shark Week all year long.

When People Thought Paul From ‘The Wonder Years’ Grew Up to Be Marilyn Manson

Kids in the ’90s swore geeky Paul became shock rocker Marilyn Manson. Did he?

A Manila galleon may have influenced ‘The Goonies.’

The Real-Life Shipwreck That May Have Inspired ‘The Goonies’

‘The Goonies’ turns 40 this year—and to make the film, director Steven Spielberg may have drawn inspiration from a real-life shipwreck that occurred off Oregon’s coast. It’s known as the Beeswax Wreck.

26 Incisive Facts About ‘Jaws’

On June 20, 1975, Steven Spielberg’s 'Jaws'—the original summer blockbuster—arrived in theaters and scared moviegoers out of the water.

The Most Popular TV Genre in Each State

Find out which states prefer a good laugh and which prefer high-stakes drama.

Elmo and his friends are heading to Netflix soon, with new and old episodes.

Sesame Street Finds a New Home at Netflix

Season 56 of Sesame Street is coming to Netflix with “fresh format changes.”

An Oral History of When Geraldo Rivera Opened Al Capone’s Vault

Geraldo Rivera promised to dig deep in Al Capone’s hotel hideout on Chicago’s South Side back in 1986—here’s the oral history of how it all really went down.

Love for a movie like this will follow you forever.

15 Inconceivable Facts About ‘The Princess Bride’

Think you're a ‘Princess Bride’ super fan? Discover more fun facts about the 1987 classic, like which actor did a guest lecture at Oxford University in between filming, and so much more.

18 Things to Look For the Next Time You Watch Jaws

You’ve almost definitely seen 'Jaws,' but these little details and hidden Easter eggs will give you a whole new way to look at the Steven Spielberg classic.

Morticia Addams and Daenerys Targaryen are the clear winners.

Every State’s Favorite Fictional Mom, Mapped

Which pop culture mom does your state love most?

Someone will get to claim this piece of art on May 21.

A Banksy Wall Tagged By Rival Graffiti Artists Is Heading to Auction

Banksy‘s “Battle to Survive a Broken Heart“ is going up for auction with an estimated value of up to $3 million.