But director Steven Spielberg initially laughed off composer John Williams’ “Jaws” theme that would become the signature sound — and sign — of the great white shark’s attack in the summer blockbuster ...

The movie’s production was full of unexpected twists, including problems with the mechanical sharks. Admit it. As soon as you saw the word, “Jaws,” you started to hear that theme music. Or maybe you ...

Using the John Williams-composed piece as a sonic cane irked some and delighted others on social media. By Shirley Halperin Nothing sends the message “Hurry up and get out of there!” quite like the ...

When “Jaws” hit theaters in June 1975, no one could have predicted the oceanic shift it would cause – not just in pop culture, but in the way Hollywood made and released movies. What began as a ...

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When the summer of 1975 cracked open its jaws — on June 20, to be exact — a 27-year-old Steven Spielberg gave us a perfect monster: sleek, unstoppable and so deeply American it practically had a ...

Summer is here, which means plenty of sand and water — all areas of the course your golf ball is familiar with, I’m sure. This summer also marks a unique event: the 50th anniversary for the ...

In 1916, five shark attacks along the New Jersey coast left four people dead and one injured. The rare inland attacks sparked panic, beach closures, and widespread media coverage. The events helped ...

For five decades, it hasn't been safe to go back into the water. Thanks, "Jaws." The big screen has played host to a never-ending spate of troublesome man-eating sharks ever since Steven Spielberg's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Composer John Williams' "Jaws" theme is one of the most recognizable ones in movie history. They ...