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The box office success of "Jaws"
35:15 - 40:55 (05:40)
"Jaws" was the first movie to reach a hundred million dollars in box office revenue in just 78 days, and the film's initial wide release and marketing budget contributed greatly to its success.
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Chuck and Josh discuss how Jaws is a perfect movie from the script to the casting and how Spielberg's skill as a storyteller shines through.
35:15 - 36:19 (01:04)
Summary
Chuck and Josh discuss how Jaws is a perfect movie from the script to the casting and how Spielberg's skill as a storyteller shines through. They also talk about how the 26-year-old Spielberg was scared after filming was finished.
ChapterThe box office success of "Jaws"
EpisodeSelects: Josh and Chuck's List of Horror Movies that Changed the Genre
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The production of the film Jaws was known for running way over budget and having many issues due to the difficulties of filming on water and the malfunctioning mechanical shark named after Spielberg's lawyer, Bruce.
36:19 - 37:19 (01:00)
Summary
The production of the film Jaws was known for running way over budget and having many issues due to the difficulties of filming on water and the malfunctioning mechanical shark named after Spielberg's lawyer, Bruce.
ChapterThe box office success of "Jaws"
EpisodeSelects: Josh and Chuck's List of Horror Movies that Changed the Genre
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Jaws was the first movie to spend a lot of money on marketing and release it widely, which helped it become the first movie to hit a hundred million dollars in just 78 days of release.
37:19 - 40:55 (03:36)
Summary
Jaws was the first movie to spend a lot of money on marketing and release it widely, which helped it become the first movie to hit a hundred million dollars in just 78 days of release.