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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Yankees, Orioles announce lineups for Friday's game at Yankee Stadium
The losing streak is over, and now the Yankees can look forward to their next series. Coming off Thursday's 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, which snapped their five-game skid, the Yankees host the Baltimore Orioles this weekend at Yankee Stadium. Advertisement And they'll be sending ace Max Fried (9-2, 1.89 ERA) to the mound for Friday night's series opener. He'll oppose Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano (5-4, 3.38). 'JAWS' IN THE BRONX: Yankees celebrating 'Jaws' 50th anniversary with special milkshake, souvenir cup Here are the lineups for Friday night: Yankees lineup vs Orioles on Friday Orioles lineup vs Yankees on Friday This article originally appeared on New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles announce lineups for Friday's game
Extra.ie
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Iconic blockbuster movie JAWS is 50
What age were you when you first heard that immortal phrase, 'I think you're gonna need a bigger boat?' That line has become one of the most recognisable quotes from the summer blockbuster movie JAWS and recalls the moment when Chief Brody (Roy Scheider) first spots the gigantic shark behind the boat. The line as been quoted and misquoted countless times and even ranks 35th on 'AFI's List' of the top 100 movie quotes. Jaws. Pic: Universal/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock The Steven Spielberg directed blockbuster first opened in cinemas on June 20th, 1975, hard to believe it was that long ago, and it still stands as one of the most popular movies of all time. Actor Richard Dreyfuss, who played Hooper in the movie, admitted that Jaws left him with a lasting fear of the ocean, to the point where he still avoids walking into the sea from a beach. Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss in Jaws. Pic: Everett/REX/Shutterstock The movie is said to have put the fear of God into audiences and caused many people to develop a lifelong fear of being in deep water. The movie also marked a turning point in both the history of cinema and public perception of sharks. A crowd of people running out of the water on the set of Jaws. Pic: Glasshouse Images/REX/Shutterstock JAWS will bring back many memories for movie goers of a certain age and will no doubt make many feel older than they would care to admit, when you remember exactly where you were when that giant shark attacked on the big screen, 50 years ago this summer.
Newsweek
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Biggest Great White Shark Ever Tracked in Atlantic Zigzags Off US Coast
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The largest great white shark tagged by researchers in the Atlantic has surfaced near North Carolina on a swim to northern waters. Contender the shark was first SPOT tagged off the coast of Florida on January 17 and has been located again by oceanographers who have measured Contender at 1,653 lbs and 13 feet and 9 inches long, making him the largest great white tagged by OCEARCH researchers. Great whites tend to migrate to cooler waters during the summer months after spending the winter in warmer conditions, which explains his swims from Florida to North Carolina, totaling about 1,870 miles since January. The OCEARCH research team has been contacted for comment via email. Contender the 1,653lb shark being tagged by OCEARCH researchers. Contender the 1,653lb shark being tagged by OCEARCH researchers. OCEARCH Why It Matters Shark tourism has become a part of the summer economy in the North Atlantic, particularly off the shores of Cape Cod. In a summer when fewer Canadian tourists may be visiting the Northeast, the chance to see Contender in the wild may assist with tourism numbers in beach towns. Researchers say that following Contender's movements will assist with oceanic and conservation research. What To Know Contender is named after Contender Boats, a partner of OCEARCH research. Although some may see him as the ultimate ocean horror, OCEARCH researchers prefer to describe him as "the ultimate ocean warrior." This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Jaws hitting movie theaters. This film had a significant impact on sharks and shark perceptions across the United States. It resulted in people fleeing beaches and humans seeking out sharks in their natural habitat to kill them. Fifty years later, oceanographers are working to correct the record on sharks and educate people on why sharks are a critical part of the ocean's ecosystem and need to be protected. Peter Benchley, the author of the novel Jaws, which the film is based on, went on to spend the rest of his life working in shark conservation, as he felt guilty over how the shark population suffered due to his work. Prior to his death, Benchley wrote: "I couldn't write Jaws today. The extensive new knowledge of sharks would make it impossible for me to create, in good conscience, a villain of the magnitude and malignity of the original." Speaking about how Jaws has impacted their research, Chris Fischer, founder and expedition leader of OCEARCH said in a press release: "Our research in the very waters where JAWS was set—from Cape Cod to Nova Scotia and down to the Gulf of Mexico—is uncovering the real-life migratory patterns and critical habitats of white sharks. "This knowledge is demonstrating just how essential these predators are to maintaining the health and balance of our oceans." What People Are Saying Dr. Harley Newton, chief scientist and veterinarian at OCEARCH, said in a press release: "Through the multidisciplinary research we facilitate, we are developing a more complete understanding of the Western North Atlantic white shark, including their essential habitats and threats to population recovery. This data contributes to global white shark conservation efforts and will help shape fisheries management policies that we hope will ensure a healthy future for sharks and the oceans they protect." What Happens Next Contender is expected to keep swimming north up toward Canada. People invested in his journey can follow his tag at OCEARCH Shark Tracker.
National Geographic
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- National Geographic
Jaws was filmed on Martha's Vineyard 50 years ago—and the island has never been the same
Food fights, freezing water, and barrels of fake blood: locals reminisce about the time Hollywood invaded their small community. Director Steven Spielberg on the set of Jaws. Photograph Courtesy of Universal Studios Licensing LLC JAWS DIDN'T JUST CHANGE cinematic history. The summer blockbuster also transformed Martha's Vineyard. Long before the Clintons, Obamas, Oprah, and Larry David moved in to make it the starriest second-home locale on the Eastern Seaboard, the tranquil New England island was everything Hollywood wasn't. In fact, prior to director Steven Spielberg and crew setting up cameras to create the definitive shark thriller, the last movie to shoot there was in the silent era. 'Jaws put us on the map,' explains Martha's Vineyard Museum research librarian Bow Van Riper. 'It was what really kicked off the world coming to the Vineyard, and certainly nowadays it's nothing to see cars from every state in the country over the course of the summer and people from all over the globe planning pilgrimages to see Amity in person.' Locals and tourists make their summer splash by jumping from the Martha's Vineyard 'Jaws bridge,' a wooden walkway connecting the towns of Edgartown and Oak Bluffs that was featured in the film. Photograph by Matt Cosby, The New York Times/Redux In honor of the 50th anniversary of the movie, which premiered June 20, 1975, we talked to current and former locals about the massive impact it had on its shooting location. And how, in turn, Martha's Vineyard helped define one of the box office's biggest hits. There's the harbormaster who helmed 20 boats for Universal Pictures, and the local child actor who (fictionally) lost his life to the great white. A swim on extra, and Deputy Hendricks himself, star Jeffrey Kramer. They share their memories of how it all went down, from food fighting to a faulty animatronic shark. Plus, their thoughts on the ensuing tourist frenzy, and what it means for their slice of sandy paradise today. Jeffrey Kramer Deputy Hendricks in Jaws 'My grandparents came here many, many years ago, in the early 1900s. We were the first Jews of the Vineyard. When Jaws came to town, it was such a big thing, but nobody really knew what to make of it. I had my agent call [casting director] Shari Rhodes, and we became great friends. She was so smart and so dear. She's the one who hired all of the [local] people here, and that made such a difference. Because they were real. [Production designer] Joe Alves chose the Vineyard only because the boats weren't running to Nantucket that day. So he said, 'Well, I'll take it where it's going.' And he came over to the Vineyard. The first day of principal photography was the [scene where] I find a hand on the beach. I was so nervous, I could have probably thrown up. [The filmmakers] often added me to scenes, because the [animatronic] shark [named Bruce] wasn't working. But you had no choice, you had to keep trying to shoot something. They were masterful in keeping the production going. What an effort it was. The rumors were that they were going to pull the plug. That this was never going to work. That they were going to just eat their losses and say no more. But it was a perfect creative storm. The music, the editing—everything came together. You couldn't see it then, but Jaws reshaped the way movies are made. It was a Hollywood invasion that worked." Director of Marketing at Harbor View Hotel '[There was a] legendary food fight that happened among the crew in what's now Bettini Restaurant at Harbor View Hotel. Between the weather, the constant issues with the shark, and the long hours, emotions were running high. That food fight was a bit of catharsis. A chaotic, silly moment that helped break the tension. It wasn't planned, but it's now part of the hotel's lore and one of those only-on-Martha's-Vineyard stories.' Bow Van Riper Research Librarian at Martha's Vineyard Museum 'I was on the beach watching them [film] and the assistant director said, 'Hey, we need 100 brave people to go in the water and pretend to be the crowd.' So my friend and I waded in. There we were in water a bit above our waist, pretending that we were swimming in water above our head. We did it and then we did it again and again. The water was really cold. By the time we were done, we knew why he said 100 brave people.' Charlie Blair Former Harbormaster of Edgartown, Massachusetts "The [Jaws] Teamsters gave up the water because they didn't have anybody that could do it. They wrecked a couple of boats and lost a lot of gear, including a camera. We met with the bosses that evening, and they brought me on to manage all the small boats. I ended up working 20 to 22 hours a day for Universal. These people knew nothing about the water. Absolutely nothing. They didn't know about currents or tides. I [was overseeing] 20 boats. Every day, somebody would wreck a boat or sink a boat. They didn't have a clue. I escorted [star Robert Shaw] off the beach every morning in pitch dark. [He would] have a little nip of Wild Turkey as we idled to the dock. His makeup guy was mixing martinis out of a sterling shaker. By the time he got to breakfast, he was on fire. More credit to him, because he never missed a line." Jeffrey Voorhees Alex Kintner in Jaws and former Wharf Pub manager 'A couple months before they were shooting, my family moved up to the island. I was 12, and [the filmmakers] said we'll pay you $40 a day to be an extra. [My friends and I] all said, 'Let's do it.' We went down to this hotel where they showed us the paperwork. They called a few people back, and said, 'You're getting a speaking part.' Spielberg [told me] there was a barrel full of blood [for when Alex Kintner gets eaten by the shark], but the first time we tried shooting, he was like, 'No, your arm came out of the water a little.' It took seven or eight hours for the blood to clear out of the water and start over. By day five, Spielberg finally goes, 'This is taking too long. This time, when that thing explodes, you have two guys in wetsuits on the water. They're each going to grab one of your legs and pull you down in the water a few times.' This sketch of Jaws character Matt Hooper in an underwater cage was done by production designer Joe Alves from the point of view of the shark's mouth. Photograph by Joe Alves/Greg Nicotero Archive From sketch to screen, Alves' vision helped create many iconic Jaws scenes, like this underwater one. Photograph by Diltz, © Universal Pictures / Bridgeman Images You get Jaws tours all the time down here. Through the years, [when I managed] the Wharf Pub, I hid from [my part in the movie], until I finally started doing signings. You get Jaws nuts. This one girl goes, 'Can he sign anything?' And she starts pulling her shirt up, and security is like, 'No private parts.' So I signed her collarbone, and then she got [my signature] tattooed. It makes some people so happy. I just did a Cameo [an app offering personalized videos from celebrities] this morning for like $40. I got a strange [Cameo request] last year from someone who said, 'Our father was a big Jaws fan, but he died watching the movie on the couch.' Holding my phone up, I go, 'You know, your father and I had a little something in common. He died watching me die.'" Executive Director at Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce 'Jaws and Martha's Vineyard will always be inseparable. The film captured not only the suspense of the sea, but also the soul of this place: its harbors, its people, its character. Martha's Vineyard didn't just host the film. We helped shape it, and it shaped us in return. It also made this small community think about sharks in a different way. I think that that was one of Stevens Spielberg's regrets, because sharks are beautiful. They're predators, obviously, but these are their waters.' "Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story" premieres on National Geographic starting July 10 and streams on Disney+ and Hulu starting July 11. Check local listings.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
vineyard vines Launches Jaws Collection to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Iconic Film
The Lifestyle Brand Pays Tribute to Its Martha's Vineyard Roots STAMFORD, Conn., June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- vineyard vines, the American lifestyle brand renowned for its smiling pink whale logo, is proud to announce an exciting collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original blockbuster film, Jaws. This summer, the two are partnering to launch a limited-edition Jaws x vineyard vines collection — a tribute to the timeless movie that changed the face of cinema and the island that inspired it all. "I was just a kid and Ian was born only a few months later when Steven Spielberg came to Martha's Vineyard to film Jaws in the summer of '74," said Shep Murray, Co-Founder of vineyard vines. "Some of our closest family friends were part of the production, and the stories that came out of it are still legendary. We're excited to celebrate the anniversary of this iconic film with a collection that captures its legacy." The exclusive Jaws x vineyard vines collection includes a range of iconic apparel and accessories for men, women and kids–featuring short-and long-sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirts, polos, and hats. The initial collection will launch on June 14, followed by a second exclusive drop featuring additional limited-edition styles on June 27. The collection will be available on with select styles offered in vineyard vines retail locations. "Jaws isn't just our favorite movie, it's a part of our story," said Ian Murray, Co-Founder of vineyard vines. "Our roots are on Martha's Vineyard, where Jaws was filmed, and this collaboration is a celebration of storytelling, summer, and the shared spirit of adventure that's always inspired our brand." To commemorate this special milestone, vineyard vines will host and participate in a series of events across the country throughout the summer, including special events on Martha's Vineyard during Amity Week (June 20 - 29), in vineyard vines stores across the country and at Jaws movie screenings in partnership with Alamo Drafthouse and Universal Products & Experiences. The Jaws x vineyard vines collection will be available beginning on June 14 on and on June 27 in vineyard vines retail locations. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of summer movie history! ABOUT VINEYARD VINESA company best known for its smiling pink whale logo, was founded in 1998 on Martha's Vineyard when brothers Shep and Ian Murray cut their ties with corporate America to start making ties that represented the Good Life. In addition to signature neckwear, vineyard vines offers a variety of clothing and accessories for men, women and children. Products are sold in over 600 specialty and department stores worldwide, through a seasonal catalog at 1.800.892.4982, online at and at over 100 freestanding stores. ABOUT JAWS Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, Jaws set the standard for edge-of-your-seat suspense, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon and forever changing the movie industry 50 years ago on June 20, 1975. When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police (Roy Scheider), a young marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a grizzled shark hunter (Robert Shaw) embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again. Featuring an unforgettable score that evokes pure terror, five decades later, Universal Pictures' Jaws remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history. ABOUT UNIVERSAL PRODUCTS & EXPERIENCES Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal's iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company's extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, as well as engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and third-party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E's lines of business include Consumer Products and Games, along with Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. More information is available at Media Contact: Allysha Dunnigan, adunnigan@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE vineyard vines
