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

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LEGO’s “One Piece” collection features a chibi Luffy figure, the Baratie Floating Restaurant, and more.
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.
Kids in the ’90s swore geeky Paul became shock rocker Marilyn Manson. Did he?
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Which pop culture mom does your state love most?
Banksy‘s “Battle to Survive a Broken Heart“ is going up for auction with an estimated value of up to $3 million.
This 393-piece set recreating Spider-Man 2’s subway scene is a perfect addition to your superhero-themed LEGO collection.
In 1975, Bruce Springsteen was at risk of being dropped by his record label. The release of ‘Born to Run’ on August 25, 1975, changed everything—a fact made all the more wild considering how close Springsteen came to scrapping the record completely.
Miss out on learning all about ‘Clueless,’ which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025? As if!
Discover the evolution of ‘The Sims’ video game, including how it shot to popularity in the early 2000s and become one of the most successful PC game franchises of all time.
In the latest Pokémon-shaped snack news, a “Pikacheeto” is selling for over $2500. Cheetos shaped like Super Mario and Michael Jordan are also up for auction.
From Scar’s sinister charm to Oogie Boogie’s creepy charisma, Google Trends reveals the most-searched Disney villains in each U.S. state.
You probably know that no one says “Play it again, Sam.” But there are probably a lot of other facts about this Hollywood classic that you might not know about.
The BFI is showing the 1977 space opera—which has undergone countless post-release changes—‘exactly as experienced’ on opening day.
Kawara’s Ojisan Trading Card Game turns real-life older men into playable characters, connecting generations through creativity and play.