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Boston Globe
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
The filming of Jaws: behind the scenes photo gallery
Advertisement .image { margin-top: 100px; } .image figcaption { display: block; max-width: 750px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; font-size: 18px; caption-side: bottom; line-height: 1.5; } Steven Spielberg gave direction to actor Roy Scheider (Police Chief Martin Brody) in the production office in Edgartown on May 6, 1974. "Jaws" was Spielberg's fourth feature film as director and third for Universal. Paul Connell/Globe Staff Steven Spielberg during the filming of "Jaws" on May 6, 1974 in Edgartown. The director was 27 years old at the time of filming. Paul Connell/Globe Staff Beachgoers run from the water in a scene from the 1975 release of "Jaws." Jay Mello (center) awaits filming during production of "Jaws" on the island of Martha's Vineyard on July 15, 1974. He played the character of Sean Brody, son of Chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider). WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images Actor/stuntperson Susan Backlinie screams as she is attacked by a giant Great White shark in a still from "Jaws."Susan Backlinie awaited filming during production of "Jaws" on the island of Martha's Vineyard on July 15, 1974. Her character was the first to die in the film. WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images Director Steven Spielberg on the set of his movie "Jaws." Producer Richard D. Zanuck, in the background, was instrumental in launching Spielberg's filmmaking career. Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images "Jaws" co-producers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown rode on a boat off of Martha's Vineyard on a cold day on May 6, 1974. Zanuck went on to produce six films with Tim Burton while Brown produced hits such as "Driving Miss Daisy." Paul Connell/Globe Staff Actors Richard Dreyfuss (Matt Hooper) and Robert Shaw (Quint) leaned off the back of their boat, holding ropes as they watched the giant shark emerge from the water in a still from the film "Jaws." Universal Pictures A crew member examined the mechanical shark (nicknamed Bruce) on the set of" Jaws." Edith Blake/Martha's Vineyard Museum Actor Richard Dreyfuss stepped off a boat after a day of filming "Jaws" in Edgartown on May 6, 1974. Paul Connell/Globe Staff Director Steven Spielberg and other production members scarf down a meal during the filming of "Jaws" in Edgartown on May 6, 1974. Paul Connell/Globe Staff A man stood across the street from the "Jaws" production office in Edgartown on May 6, 1974. The office also was used as the location of Police Chief Martin Brody's office in the film. Paul Connell/Globe Staff A crew member works on a lighting rig outside of the production office on May 6, 1974. Paul Connell/Globe Staff Director Steven Spielberg drove a boat while a crew member looks to tie it up during the filming of "Jaws" on May 6, 1974, off the coast of Martha's Vineyard. Paul Connell/Globe Staff The scene on the island of Martha's Vineyard during the filming of "Jaws." Paul Connell/Globe Staff The shark for the movie "Jaws II" arrived on Martha's Vineyard. Molded after Bruce, the mechanical shark from the first film, it was one of three props used in the filming of the sequel. Dominc Carcia, Globe photo/The Boston Globe Colby Cotter can be reached at
Daily Mirror
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Where Soldier, Soldier cast are now - booze battles, affairs and tragic death
Soldier, Soldier was a huge TV hit in the 90s and made stars of Robson Green and Jerome Flynn who went on to have a number one hit and huge success in Hollywood Soldier, Soldier star Marise Wipani has tragically died aged 61. The actress, who also appeared in Xena: Warrior Princess, died on her birthday on Friday. Her Facebook page announced the news of her death in a sad message to friends and family. It read: "Marise passed peacefully today on her 61st birthday surrounded by family and friends. "She just wanted to say....I have shuffled off this mortal coil. Good byyye, good luuuck, good God!!! Quote from Driving Miss Daisy." Her cause of death was not shared in the post. ITV's Soldier, Soldier was a massive telly hit in the 90s, captivating viewers with its fictional insight into the ups and downs of the British Army. Set within the made-up 1st Battalion The King's Fusiliers regiment, it delved into the professional and personal dramas of the show's ensemble. The standout stars were Robson and Jerome, who enjoyed a brief but significant music career, sparked by an episode where they performed Unchained Melody. With Simon Cowell's support, their rendition topped the charts for seven weeks and became 1995's best-selling single. They both exited the show in the fifth series, but it continued for another two seasons before wrapping up in December 1997. It ran for seven series and captured the nation's attention. Since the show ended, the stars have had varied fates. Here's a look at what the cast have been up to... Robson Green - Fusilier Dave Tucker Robson was already familiar to viewers for his role as Jimmy Powell on BBC One's Casualty when he scored the part of Fusilier Dave Tucker, reports the Express. This role propelled him to mega-stardom and chart-topping success. He and co-star Jerome Flynn had a short but massive music career which saw them become the first act to have their initial three singles enter the charts at number one. Since leaving the show, angling fanatic Robson has presented numerous fishing shows. He has also appeared in BBC Three's supernatural drama Being Human, as well as BBC One's Waterloo Road. His current role sees him playing DI George Keating in ITV's hugely popular '50s set detective drama Grantchester. Off screen, Green's personal life has been quite eventful; he wed Alison Ogilvie in 1991, but their marriage ended by 1999 amid reports of Green's affair with Pamela McDonald, who was then the wife of Emmerdale 's Ian Sharrock, known for his role as Jackie Merrick on the soap. He met his second wife, former Page 3 model Vanya Seager, during a recording session at BMG Records in 1995. They went on to have a son, Taylor Seager-Green and tied the knot in 2001. However, a decade later they issued a statement saying their marriage had "irretrievably broken down" and that they were separating. Jerome Flynn - Lance Corporal Paddy Garvey After getting his breakthrough in London's Burning Jerome found huge fame with Soldier, Soldier and in his music career with co-star Robson Green In more recent times Jerome resurrected his acting career, impressing audiences globally with his role in Game of Thrones and gracing ITV's Ripper Street. His career took another thrilling turn in 2019 when he shared the big screen with Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry in the action thriller John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. Off-screen, the star has never married nor had children, but he's created a new-age holiday retreat named Trefacwn in a Grade II-listed Georgian mansion, which its website claims radiates "an ancient healing energy palpable to all who visit". Denise Welch - Marsha Stubbs Denise became a household name as Marsha Stubbs on the show back in 1993 and continued to grace the screens for two years until 1995, by then already recognised from her stints in Byker Grove and Spender. Post Soldier, Soldier, she starred in Coronation Street as Natalie Barnes, causing a stir across the nation when she became embroiled in the breakdown of Kevin and Sally Webster's marriage. Since then, Denise's career has thrived with roles in hit series like Holby City, Down To Earth, Waterloo Road, and Hollyoaks. She is also no stranger to reality TV and has appeared on Dancing On Ice and she won Celebrity Big Brother in 2012. A familiar face now on Loose Women, Denise openly shares her struggles with alcoholism on the show and is well appreciated for her candour. Behind the scenes, Denise is a mother to two sons with her former spouse Tim Healy, one being Matty, the frontman of The 1975, and she's currently married to artist Lincoln Townley. Annabelle Apsion - Joy Wilton Annabelle might not have been a well-known figure to audiences during her time on Soldier, Soldier with only a few minor roles under her belt, but today she stands as one of televisions most recognisable figures, noted for a myriad of iconic roles since departing the series in 1995. A year on from her exit, she portrayed Jenni Hicks, a mother who tragically lost her two daughters in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, in the docudrama Hillsborough. She also shared the silver screen with Hollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp in From Hell, where she played Polly Nichols, Jack the Ripper's first known victim. In 2002, she made a brief yet unforgettable appearance on Coronation Street as Patricia Hillman, the ex-wife of serial killer Richard Hillman, who met a gruesome end at his hands. Despite her impressive acting portfolio, until recently she was most recognised for her role as Monica Gallagher in Channel 4's Shameless. However, these days she is best known for her portrayal of Mayor Violet Buckle in BBC One's Call The Midwife. Paterson Joseph - Fusilier Eddie "Horatio" Nelson Paterson Joseph was just beginning to make a name for himself when he featured in one episode of Soldier, Soldier in series four in 1994. That same year, he appeared in an episode of BBC's Casualty before becoming a regular on the show three years later. Over his 45-year career, he has become one of the most recognisable faces in British drama, playing roles such as Reuben in William and Mary, alongside Martin Clunes, the Marquis de Carabas in Neverwhere, Alan Johnson in Peep Show, Lyndon Jones in Green Wing; and Shorty in the first episode of Jericho. Like many other esteemed British actors, he has appeared in Doctor Who in the 2005 two-part episodes Bad Wolf and The Parting of the Ways. He played Rodrick, a contestant on a futuristic version of The Weakest Link game show. Most recently, he dazzled audiences in cinemas as Arthur Slugworth in Wonka. Away from the spotlight, he shares his life with wife Emmanuelle Joseph and their child. He also holds the esteemed position of Chancellor at Oxford Brookes University. Holly Aird - Corporal (later Sergeant) Nancy Thorpe Holly, a veteran actress since childhood, boasted an impressive resume by the time she joined Soldier, Soldier. Post-departure, she captivated viewers as Carla in Dressing For Breakfast and became widely recognised for her role as forensic pathologist Frankie Wharton in BBC1's Waking the Dead. Her recent credits include roles in A Discovery Of Witches and Four Lives, and last year she shone in the Idris Elba-led Apple TV production Hijack. In her personal life, Holly was married to Rome actor James Purefoy from 1996 until 2002 and is currently wed to Toby Merritt since 2004. Samantha Morton - Clare Anderson Samantha Morton first graced our screens in Soldier, Soldier, making an immediate impact despite appearing in just four episodes. A mere four years later, she captured the nation's attention in ITV's Band Of Gold. Since then, she has graced the silver screen in Hollywood blockbusters like Minority Report with Tom Cruise, and Elizabeth: The Golden Age alongside Cate Blanchett. Expanding her talents, she has also ventured into producing and directing throughout her thirty-year career. Her outstanding contributions were honoured at this year's BAFTAs with the prestigious fellowship, where she delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech: "representation matters". Away from the spotlight, she's a mother to three children, including actress Esmé Creed-Miles.
Daily Mirror
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Soldier, Soldier star tragically dies at at 61 as co-stars left devastated
Marise Wipani has tragically died aged 61. The actress, best known for appearing in Soldier, Soldier and Xena: Warrior Princess, died on her birthday on Friday. Her Facebook page announced the news of her death in a sad message to friends and family. It read: "Marise passed peacefully today on her 61st birthday surrounded by family and friends. "She just wanted to say....I have shuffled off this mortal coil. Good byyye, good luuuck, good God!!! Quote from Driving Miss Daisy." Her cause of death was not shared in the post. The New Zealand actress' co-star Jay Laga'aia, who appeared on British drama Soldier, Soldier with her, said that he was "devastated" to hear about her death. He said: "You are so young and I will miss you. We have worked together over the years and I was always so pleased to have you on set. Travel well my sister, love you always." While Ian Mune, who directed Came a Hot Friday (which she starred in), said: "Your presence and performance added a whole layer to that movie arising from your truth and honesty. It was what always struck me whenever we met. Fly high, Princess.' Other friends and fans also shared their respects, with one writing: "Devastated to hear this. She was always such a rock star and incredibly funny. We lost a beautiful woman today." While another commented: "So sad to hear this. Love and hugs to whanau." A third sharing the post wrote: "Heart broken but you'll never be forgotten sis. After all your achievements in life to go so humbly I will miss you and cherish your memory thank you for our final conversation lastnight, for giving me some of your precious final moments. Much love Marise til we meet again ,no more pain Moe moe ra xoxox." Marise first began her career in the early 80s when she was spotted by the Miss New Zealand pageant producer, who had encouraged her to compete. She went on to be cast as a variety of characters on the Billy T. James Show and in 1985, won the role as Esmerelda in Ian Mune's Came a Hot Friday. In the late 80s and early 90s, she became the host of the televised draw for Lotto New Zealand.
1News
27-05-2025
- Health
- 1News
No-fault law sees tenant facing eviction after major knee surgery
Desmond Adams knew his upcoming knee surgery would be tough - weeks in recovery and months before he'd walk normally - but what he didn't expect was to be doing it all while facing eviction. A painter by trade, years of physical labour have taken a toll on the 52-year-old Hamiltonian. Scans in April 2024 revealed fractures in both knees, with overgrown bone that needed to be shaved. The bone was pressing into a tendon on his left side which needed to be cut and repaired. "My knees were poking out like nobody's business," Adams said. Post-operation, doctors told him to expect crutches for three weeks, a minimal amount of walking and no driving for at least six weeks. Full recovery was expected to take four to five months. ADVERTISEMENT Knowing how limiting this would be, he made sure to notify his landlord through his property manager well in advance, saying he notified them first in June last year and reminded them at every three-monthly inspection after that. "At my last inspection in March, I had also reminded them about my surgery," he said. "She said to me, 'Yes, you have mentioned that a lot, and we hope everything goes well'." Desmond's flat in Whitiora, Hamilton. (Source: Supplied) Just days on from that inspection, a letter arrived. Adams had been served a 90-day notice to vacate his Whitiora home. "I felt really gutted, angry, and frustrated. It was like, what's going on here? You guys have known about my surgery for a while, and now you're serving me with this? "How the heck do you expect me to look for a house in 90 days when I've got surgery, and then about four to five months in healing? I can't actually get out to look for houses in that time." He says he asked for an extension on the notice to give him more time to heal before trying to move. But he claims that wasn't granted. ADVERTISEMENT Recovery on pause The surgery went ahead as planned but with limited mobility and no ability to drive, Adams had to put his recovery on pause to begin house hunting. Desmond had to have overgrown bone shaved on both knees. (Source: Desmond Adams) He has had to rely on Driving Miss Daisy, the ACC-funded companion driving service, to attend property viewings. He's been to 15 so far. "It's a slow process," he said. "I've got 16 stairs to walk down, and then get into the car, go look at the house and then have to climb those 16 stairs again back to the house with two crutches." The house hunt has already come at a cost to his recovery and Adams said he "got a growling" from doctors when he went to his three-week check-up after the surgery. "They saw my knees were bruised, not just from the operation, but they could tell I'd been doing some walking on it. They said 'you're supposed to be resting', and I said 'I can't, I need to find a house'." ADVERTISEMENT Adams considered taking the matter to the Tenancy Tribunal to delay or set aside the eviction notice due to the severe hardship it would cause, but he abandoned this bid as under the legislation an eviction notice can only be challenged if it's deemed to be retaliatory. A landlord can serve an eviction with 90 days' notice without giving a reason. The property manager declined to comment when contacted by 1News. No-cause evictions Renters United president Zac Thomas blamed the reintroduction of no-cause evictions by the coalition Government in February. "When life knocks you down, the law now lets someone take the roof off too. This is exactly the kind of harm the government was told would happen." Renters United president Zac Thomas. (Source: Supplied) He described Desmond's situation as "crazy". ADVERTISEMENT "I think any New Zealander with half a heart would look at this and say 'this is not the society that we want to live in'." In a statement late last year, Housing Minister Chris Bishop said the reintroduction of no-cause evictions would "give landlords more confidence to offer homes to tenants who may otherwise have been considered too risky". "We've heard from many landlords that, without the backstop of 90-day 'no cause' terminations, they were unwilling to take a chance on a tenant who may, for example, not have perfect references or a steady 9-5 job."
Perth Now
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Patti LuPone 'took an instant dislike' to Kevin Kline
Patti LuPone's relationship with Kevin Kline was "painful". The 76-year-old actress met Kevin, 77, at Juilliard, a performing arts school in New York City, in the 70s, and she wasn't a fan of him at first. Patti told The New Yorker magazine: "I took an instant dislike to him. "He looked like Pinocchio to me. He had skinny legs, and he was tall, and I didn't really see the handsomeness." Despite this, the duo grew closer over time and their on-and-off relationship ultimately lasted for seven years. Patti now looks back on their romance with a lot of regret, describing it as a "painful" experience. The actress said: "He was a Lothario. It was a painful relationship. "I was his girlfriend when he wanted me to be his girlfriend, but, if there was somebody else, he would break up with me and go out with that person. And I, for some reason, stuck it out - until I couldn't stick it out anymore." Kevin concedes that their relationship was "fraught". The actor - who has been married to actress Phoebe Cates since 1989 - explained: "We fought all the time. "In the company, we were known as the Strindbergs." Patti previously claimed that her turbulent romance with Kevin "exhausted [her] heart". The 'Driving Miss Daisy' star also described her former partner as a "player". Patti - who has been married to Matthew Johnston since 1988 - told People back in 2022: "For me that was my first big love. And Kevin was also a player, and it was hard. That was incredibly hard on me. He exhausted my heart." Patti and Kevin have actually kept in touch with each other since ending their relationship, and the actress now considers them to be "friends". The award-winning star - who has enjoyed huge success on Broadway and in London's West End - said: "We have found a place where we can actually communicate and be friends. I think we can be friends. "I don't think we can double date, but I think Kevin and I can at least talk to each other."
