This fall, fans around the world will celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, one of cinema’s most groundbreaking and provocative films. In honor of the milestone, a wide array of events and tributes are planned to salute the enduring legacy of the genre-defying cult classic.
Based on the stage musical by Richard O’Brien, The Rocky Horror Picture Show shattered conventions with its bold characters, flamboyant style, and infectious rock ’n’ roll soundtrack. Its legendary midnight screenings – featuring shadow casts, fan costumes, and audience call-backs – redefined moviegoing and created a cultural phenomenon. Today, it remains the longest-running theatrical release in film history, with weekly screenings still held around the world.
Events planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show include:
Sept. 23–Nov. 3 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spectacular Tour features appearances, meet and greets and more with original cast members Barry Bostwick, Patricia Quinn and Nell Campbell. The tour will stop in 55 cities across the U.S. and Canada. For information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.scottstander.com/rocky
Sept. 26 – A special screening of the newly restored 4K version will take place at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ David Geffen Theater, followed by a talent Q&A.
Sept. 27 – The official Rocky Horror fan convention will take over the world-famous Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood with panel discussions, book signings, artist appearances, and more.
Oct. – Audiences can experience the newly restored 4K version in theaters throughout the month of October.
Oct. 4 – Cinespia will present a special screening under the stars at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, featuring an interactive shadow cast, special guests, DJ sets, time warp dance party, giveaways, selfie moments, fan festivities and a free themed photobooth.
Oct. 7 – The new 4K Blu-ray arrives in a collectible limited-edition SteelBook®, featuring stunning Dolby Vision® and Atmos® audio for the ultimate viewing experience. A digital version will also be available on platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
Oct. 10 – A 50th anniversary deluxe edition of the original movie soundtrack will be reissued on 180g red-in-gold vinyl, housed in a heavyweight gold-foil jacket with a newly designed inner sleeve featuring never-before-seen photos and production diary excerpts from producer Richard Hartley.
Oct. 15 – The GRAMMY Museum® will host a special screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, followed by a panel discussion celebrating its iconic soundtrack featuring Fat Mike amongst others!
This Fall – Commemorative Rocky Horror merchandise – featuring new designs from Funko, Loungefly, RockLove Jewelry, and others – will be released.
Stay tuned for more announcements as the 50th anniversary celebration continues!
When a newly engaged couple’s (Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon) car breaks down on a rainy night, they wind up in the creepy castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry). There, they have an adventure that will thrill you, chill you and fulfill you like never before!
Product Specifications Release Date Digital: October 7, 2025 Physical: October 7, 2025 Product SKUs Digital: 4K UHD Physical: SteelBook® Packaging (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code); Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + Digital Code); and DVD Feature Run Time Approx. 98 minutes Rating U.S.: R Aspect Ratio Digital: Widescreen 1.66:1 Physical: Widescreen 1.66:1 Disc Size 4K UHD: 66GB Blu-ray: 50GB DVD: 8.5GB Audio 4K: English Dolby Atmos, restored original 2.0 Mono, 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, restored original 2.0 Mono, 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio DVD: English 5.1 Dolby Digital, restored original 2.0 Mono, 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio Language Tracks Digital: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms) Subtitles 4K: English SDH, Spanish and French Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish and French DVD: English SDH, Spanish and French Digital: English SDH, Spanish and French (some platforms) Bonus Features*
Feature-length extras: o Rocky-oke: Sing It! (With Vocals): o The Midnight Experience with the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast o Vintage Callback Track (Unrated) o Trivia Track: 50 Years and Still Kicking!Audio Commentary by Richard O’Brien and Patricia Quinn
Deleted Songs: o “Once in A While”
Deleted & Alternate Scenes: o Alternate Version With B&W Opening o “Time Warp” Alternate, Take 1 o “Time Warp” Alternate, Take 2 o Brad and Janet Undressed, Alternate Takes 1-5Janet’s Seduction Alternate, Take 1 o Janet’s Seduction Alternate, Take 2 o Floor Show Prep Alternate, Take 1 o Floor Show Prep Alternate, Take 2 o Alternate Credit Ending o Misprint Ending
The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadow Cast – For the 35th Anniversary of the film, a global search was done for a shadowcast. This is their story.
Featurettes: o Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show (1995) o Beacon Theater, New York City (10th Anniversary) o Song Selection (With and Without Vocals)
Music Video: o Time Warp Music Video (15th Anniversary VHS Release)
Marketing Materials *Bonus features vary by product and retailer Media Inquiries
“JAWS: See It Before You Go Swimming.” 50 years ago this weekend, movie goers at their local cinemas were introduced to Bruce, the great white shark and the movie spectacle would never be the same.
The trailer’s ominous narration said, “There is a creature alive today who has survived millions of years of evolution, without change, without passion and without logic. It lives to kill – a mindless eating machine. It will attack and devour anything. It is as if God created the Devil and gave him Jaws.”
June 20, 1975 and the Summer Blockbuster was born. Opening night and I was a 9-year-old kid sitting in the theater on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington, CT and brutally scared by what would later become my FAVORITE FILM OF ALL TIME. (Hey, that’s how we rolled in my house). After that evening, I became very wary of going down to the shore. 50 years later my love affair with the film is still passionate, even borderline obsessive.
Winner of 3 Oscars including Best Score, Editing and Best Sound and nominated for Best Picture (classy AMPAS!), today fans celebrate the 50th anniversary of JAWS. It was the summer movie, and rated PG, that put Spielberg officially on the map and scared many, including this Connecticut native, from going swimming in 1975. While being one of the most quoted movies ever, including the memorable, “You’re gonna need a bigger boat,” and filled with unforgettable scenes, without a doubt Quint’s soliloquy is one of the finest in film history.
Director Steven Soderbergh on this scene: “As is well-documented, it went through many, many iterations. But the audacity of stopping the movie — for nine minutes — to have that scene! It starts out as a very funny scene and then morphs into something much darker. It is just still amazing to contemplate today. Can you imagine, in the middle of a Star Wars movie, a nine-minute dialogue scene? It’s unthinkable. And so, again, the fact that Spielberg understood this. He’s like, “We’ve got to do it, and this is the time to do it. The night of day one when you need a breather — we’re going to give you that breather, but then we’re going to slip this other thing in there too, something that’s going to make Quint an unforgettable character, through a story that is also unforgettable and true.”
In his review Roger Ebert wrote: “Jaws” is a great adventure movie of the kind we don’t get very often any more. It’s clean-cut adventure, without the gratuitous violence of so many action pictures. It has the necessary amount of blood and guts to work — but none extra. And it’s one hell of a good story, brilliantly told.”
Watch the original review from Siskel and Ebert – it only plays out of the right speaker/earbud, headphone.
NBC is all set to ring in the 50th anniversary of Jaws with a 3-hour telecast of the original summer blockbuster scheduled for this Friday, June 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The feature presentation will be preceded by a special introduction from director Steven Spielberg.
Lorraine Gary was present for the screening for “Jaws” during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at The Egyptian Theatre on April 26, 2025 in Hollywood, California.
Watch the interview with author Peter Benchley and actor Roy Scheider right before the movie’s release.
At the Hollywood Bowl.
See our story from 2018 and check it out this July 5.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary year of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975), the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will present Jaws: The Exhibition, the museum’s first large-scale exhibition dedicated to a single film, and the largest exhibition ever mounted showcasing Universal Pictures’ landmark summer blockbuster, which earned three Academy Awards® and was nominated for Best Picture.
On view from September 14, 2025, through July 26, 2026, in the Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Gallery, Jaws: The Exhibition will translate the movie into a multi-gallery experience for audiences of all ages. It features scene breakdowns, interactive experiences, behind-the-scenes stories, and some 200 original objects, many never before put on public display, including from the personal collections of Steven Spielberg and the Amblin Hearth Archive, the NBCUniversal Archives & Collections, and the vast Academy Collection.
The Academy Museum will celebrate the exhibition opening with a screening of Jaws on September 14. At the same time, the Academy Museum Store will launch an exclusive line of Jaws merchandise, including a commemorative 50th anniversary vinyl pressing of John Williams’s Oscar®-winning film score in collaboration with Mondo, apparel, accessories, posters, and more.
“The Academy Museum celebrates film history and with this exhibition we can bring never-before-seen movie experiences to a public audience,” said Academy Museum Director and President Amy Homma. “This exhibition will create a space where the worldwide community of Jaws fans can gather and relive the movie while giving new audiences the joy of discovery.”
Senior Exhibitions Curator Jenny He, who has curated the exhibition with Assistant Curator Emily Rauber Rodriguez and Curatorial Assistant Alexandra James Salichs, said, “It has been absolutely rewarding to engage with so many outstanding collaborators to tell the story of Jaws through an exhibition, which is as thoughtful and revelatory as it is immersive and thrilling. All of us at the Academy Museum are deeply grateful for the invaluable support and insight we have received, working with Steven Spielberg’s personal archive at Amblin, the collection at Universal Pictures, numerous private collectors, and many of the Jaws filmmakers.”
The exhibition will follow the structure of the film, taking visitors from the opening credits to the film’s gripping conclusion. Expanding on the three-act structure of the film, the story is told in six sections: “The Unseen Danger,” “Amity Island Welcomes You,” “Sunday at the Beach,” “The Shark’s Rampage,” “Adventure Ahead,” and “Into the Deep.” The final gallery of Jaws: The Exhibition explores the enduring impact of the film.
The Unseen Danger
The first gallery transports audiences into the film’s iconic opening scene and immediately foregrounds the indelible score by John Williams. Visitors experience the shark’s first attack through production objects, set photography, and an interactive recreation of the sand dune where the movie’s first victim, Chrissie Watkins, is discovered. This section also introduces the exhibition’s behind-the-scenes stories with a display of how Steven Spielberg brought Jaws to life.
Amity Island Welcomes You
In “Amity Island Welcomes You,” visitors learn about the team behind the film, including producers Oscar-winner Richard Zanuck and Oscar nominee David Brown, Oscar-nominated production designer Joe Alves, and co-screenwriters Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb, who developed the screenplay based on Benchley’s best-selling 1974 novel. A section about location scouting reveals the place behind the movie’s imaginary Amity Island. Among the objects featured in this gallery is the original Zanuck/Brown Productions sign that hung outside the Jaws production office on Martha’s Vineyard.
Sunday at the Beach
This gallery explores how the film’s director of photography, Oscar nominee Bill Butler, and his cinematography team heightened tension and conveyed anxiety on screen as the shark threat in the story became more apparent. A recreation of the film’s beach cabanas serves as the backdrop for an interactive opportunity to experience the movie’s famous dolly zoom effect, heightening the emotion of the moment when Police Chief Martin Brody realizes the shark has just attacked. Original objects on view include the zoom lens used to film the famous shot.
The Shark’s Rampage
Original set decoration materials and props fill this gallery, which dives into the sequences of the film when the shark claims more victims, including fisherman Ben Gardner, whose prop head will be on display. Visitors also learn about two of Steven Spielberg’s key collaborators—film editor Verna Fields and composer John Williams—who won Academy Awards for their work on Jaws . This section additionally showcases the work of casting director Shari Rhodes, whose choice of supporting actors from Martha’s Vineyard and the Boston area led to such memorable performances as Lee Fierro’s portrayal of Mrs. Kintner. Notable objects in this section include a chalkboard drawing by production designer Joe Alves recreated especially for this exhibition to bring to life Quint’s introduction in Jaws; a Moviola used by Verna Fields; an interactive display in which visitors can play the pulse-quickening alternation of the musical notes E and F that signals the shark’s approach, part of John Williams’s main title theme; and remastered Super 8 home movie footage taken by Steven Spielberg during the production of Jaws.
Adventure Ahead
In “Adventure Ahead,” visitors prepare to enter Act III of the story with Brody, Quint, and Hooper, as portrayed by Oscar nominees Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw, and Oscar winner Richard Dreyfuss. Photos and schematics show the design and construction of Quint’s shack, the launching point for the three men aboard the Orca in pursuit of the shark. Objects on view include the original shark weathervane from Quint’s shack on loan from production designer Joe Alves. Another highlight is the mandible of the great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) borrowed by Alves in 1973 from the California Academy of Sciences for research during pre-production.
Into the Deep
This immersive gallery brings visitors into the open ocean, culminating in the film’s climax. A recreation of the Orca showcases original set decoration and props, including Quint’s “fighting chair.” Re-recording sound mixer Robert L. Hoyt’s Academy Award for Jaws will be on view in this gallery, representing the monumental achievement of the sound team in working at sea. A full-scale diagram showing the magnitude of the 25-foot shark is accompanied by original concept illustrations, original mechanical schematics, and rarely seen photographs outlining the making of the shark (nicknamed Bruce by Steven Spielberg, after his lawyer Bruce Ramer). The sole surviving full-scale model of Bruce is the largest object in the Academy Museum’s collection and currently hangs outside the 4th-floor exhibition space, where it will remain on view during the exhibition. Highlights of the objects in “Into the Deep” include never-before-displayed photographs taken during production by boom operator Frank Meadows, donated to the Academy Collection on the occasion of this exhibition and an interactive model produced by Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger of KNB EFX Group that gives visitors a chance to operate Bruce for themselves.
The Enduring Impact of Jaws
The exhibition concludes with a look at the film’s monumental impact on the film industry, popular culture, and society at large. Elements of the gallery discuss how Jaws upended the industry’s distribution models and revolutionized film marketing. Original theatrical release posters, art prints, and vintage and contemporary merchandise on view showcase the film’s global reach and continued influence.
Among the many other rare objects on view in Jaws: The Exhibition are concept illustrations by production designer Joe Alves, a costume worn by Roy Scheider as Brody, original shark design schematics by design engineer Frank Wurmser, and a screen-used prop dorsal fin.
Jaws: The Exhibitionwill be the museum’s fifth large-scale exhibition in its Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Gallery, following Hayao Miyazaki (2021–22), Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898–1971 (2022–23), John Waters: Pope of Trash (2023–24), and Color in Motion: Chromatic Explorations of Cinema (which closes July 13, 2025). The exhibition’s advisory group comprises of ocean conservationist and marine policy advocate Wendy Benchley; Associate Professor in the Division of Cinema and Media Studies at USC J.D. Connor; sound mixer Peter J Devlin; and editor Terilyn A. Shropshire.
Exhibition Credit: Jaws: The Exhibition is supported by Howard and Mirjam Berger, the Givenchy Family, Emma Koss, The Yeardley Smith Foundation, and Richard Talley.
Image Credits: (L-R) Courtesy of Universal Studios Licensing LLC; Courtesy of Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; Courtesy of Universal Studios Licensing LLC.
JAWS made history in 1975, turning a young Steven Spielberg into a household name and boldly establishing the summer blockbuster spectacle that revolutionized the film industry. Winner of three Academy Awards®, including Best Original Score, JAWS has become a global phenomenon, and half a century later, it still holds a grip on audiences around the world. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment celebrates this cinematic milestone with the JAWS 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, available on June 17, 2025 in 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and Digital. This Combo Pack features the never-before-seen documentary, JAWS @ 50: THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY, a brand-new look at the making and legacy of the film directed by Laurent Bouzereau and from National Geographic, in partnership with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Documentaries, Nedland Media, and Wendy Benchley. The disc and digital include over five hours of bonus features with an inside look at the making of the film, deleted scenes, original on-set footage, and much more! JAWS will also be available in an all-new limited edition SteelBook with never-before-seen artwork.
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, JAWS remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history.
JAWS @ 50: THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY:
Steven Spielberg shares an authorized look inside the story of JAWS in this documentary. From Peter Benchley’s epic novel to Spielberg’s film, JAWS continues to influence pop culture, cinema and shark conservation. With interviews from Hollywood’s most influential directors and shark scientists, the legend of JAWS is endless.
BONUS FEATURES ON 4K UHD, BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL INCLUDE:
Deleted Scenes and Outtakes – Over 13 minutes of content
The Making of JAWS– An insider look into the making of this classic film, this original full-length documentary is filled with exhaustive cast and crew interviews, archival footage, outtakes, and much more!
JAWS: The Restoration – An in-depth look at the intricate process of restoring the movie.
The Shark is Still Working: The Impact and Legacy of JAWS– A fan-made documentary that focuses on the many ways JAWS has helped shape elements of pop culture and influence a generation of filmmakers.
Cast: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton
Directed By: Steven Spielberg
Produced By: Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown
Music By: John Williams
Based on the Novel By: Peter Benchley
Screenplay By: Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb
TECHNICAL INFORMATION FEATURE 4K UHD:
Street Date: June 17, 2025
UPC: 191329280812 (US) / 191329280829 (CDN)
Layers: BD-100
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.35:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG
Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Video: 2160p UHD Dolby Vision/HDR10+/HDR 10
Languages/Sound: Dolby Atmos, English DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono, Dolby Digital 2.0 ; French European DTS-HD High Resolution Audio 7.1 ; Latin American Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Run Time: 2 hours 4 minutes
TECHNICAL INFORMATION DOCUMENTARY BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: June 17, 2025
Layers: BD 50
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.78:1 Widescreen
Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Sound: English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
Run Time: 01:27:58
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.
“People keep asking if I’m back and I haven’t really had an answer. But now, yeah, I’m thinkin’ I’m back”
In his 2014 Fantastic Fest review, WAMG’s Michael Haffner said of JOHN WICK, “there’s a new vengeful badass in town and his name is John Wick.”
The 10th anniversary of the John Wick marks a significant milestone for the franchise, and it’s exciting to see how it’s being celebrated. The film that started it all returns to theaters for two nights only on November 3, 2024 & November 6, 2024. and includes a sneak peek at BALLERINA.
Directed by Chad Stahelski, when members of a notorious New York mob attack John Wick—a brilliantly lethal ex-assassin—and kill his dog, he hunts them down with the skill and ruthlessness that made him an underworld legend. The film stars Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Adrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan, Dean Winters, Lance Reddick, Toby Leonard Moore, with Ian McShane, with John Leguizamo, and Willem Dafoe.
Having grossed $86.1 million worldwide, JOHN WICK was the 89th highest-grossing movie of 2014. Check out this behind-the-scenes action clip.
Here’s a breakdown of some of the anniversary’s highlights.
BALLERINA: Opening in theaters on June 6, 2025, this prequel film is a major part of the anniversary celebrations. Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma. It stars It stars Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, with Ian McShane, and Keanu Reeves. The film has been praised for its stunning action sequences and its exploration of the franchise’s mythology.
JOHN WICK PINBALL: The John Wick pinball machine is a fun and interactive way to experience the world of the franchise. It features iconic characters, locations, and weapons from the movies, and it’s a great way to test your skills and have fun with friends and family. Accompanying the high-quality film and audio assets woven into the gameplay, John Wick pinball games will include custom narration by critically acclaimed actor Ian McShane as Winston and an original score composed by Charlie Benante of Anthrax and Pantera fame.
Las Vegas prepares to welcome a dramatic new experience as the neo-noir world of John Wick arrives in The Neon City. Lionsgate is teaming up with AREA15, an immersive entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, to transport fans into the JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE, a new attraction slated to open later this year. Franchise director Chad Stahelski and his team at 87Eleven Entertainment are collaborators on the project, making it a bona fide destination for fans. The experience is based on the billion-dollar John Wick motion picture franchise, which Stahelski also produces with Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee at Thunder Road Films.
The JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE is an approximately 12,000-square-foot ticketed attraction located on the AREA15 campus, a curated collection of best-in-class immersive experiences, interactive attractions, events and entertainment. The new experience blends immersive theatre and highly themed cinematic environments to create an interactive journey that transcends reality. Guests step through the doors of the Las Vegas Continental and into the fantastical underworld of John Wick, where they navigate a high stakes adventure as well as visit a themed bar and retail shop open to the general public.
Each group of guests will be tasked with specific missions, playing out in unique ways with characters, mythology and iconography from the Wick universe. They may rub elbows with Continental staff, assassins, crime bosses, or other curious guests like themselves within the relative safety of the Continental. Guests will be drawn into the culture, trusted with secrets, and invited to private areas of the Continental, promising an authentic and compelling action-packed experience.
To bring audiences into the world of Wick, Lionsgate and franchise director Chad Stahelski are working closely with Egan Productions, the producer of the experience. A leading creator of escapes, attractions, and live events, with more than 20 years of expertise in all aspects of production and operations, Egan previously collaborated with Lionsgate on The Official SAW Escape, which opened in 2018 and has been named Best Escape Room by USA Today, and Escape Blair Witch, which opened in 2021. Along with The Hunger Games: The Exhibition, the JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE marks Lionsgate’s fourth Las Vegas attraction based on the studio’s beloved IP.
“It’s always gratifying to see people embrace your story and characters, whether on the big screen or with a fully immersive experience like this one,” said Stahelski. “The teams at Lionsgate, AREA15 and Egan really dive into this world, and I’m excited that fans will experience it live in Vegas.”
“One of the things I love about the John Wick franchise is the idea that there’s a whole world of alliances and vengeance hiding in plain sight – all converging within the worldwide locations of the Continental. This experience draws fans into that world like never before, and AREA15 is an ideal place for fans to live out the fantasy, action and danger portrayed in the films,” said Jenefer Brown, Executive Vice President & Head of Global Products and Experiences at Lionsgate.
“We are enormously proud Lionsgate selected AREA15 for the JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE, which elevates our growing roster of premier experiences yet again,” said Winston Fisher, CEO, AREA15. “Now, we look forward to welcoming even more visitors and fans of the franchise. After all, you never know who you’re going to meet in Las Vegas and, with this addition, it will be even more mysterious, intriguing and mind-blowing.”
“My entire team is thrilled to be working alongside Lionsgate to introduce yet another exciting attraction here in the entertainment capital of the world,” said Jason Egan. “Combining our talents with the creative genius of the films and a world-class venue like AREA15 will make the JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE a can’t miss destination for fans.”
The launch of this experience comes as Lionsgate continues to expand the world of Wick, recently announcing a deal with Stahelski to assume creative oversight of the franchise across all multimedia platforms. In addition to the four hit films, the John Wick universe includes the television series The Continental: From the World of John Wick, one of Peacock’s biggest original launches of 2023.
Overall, the 10th anniversary of the John Wick events is a great time to celebrate the franchise’s success and to immerse yourself in its world. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Cinematic Chaos Presents: Godzilla 70th Anniversary Celebration is just about here, with 9 uncut original Japanese Godzilla films spanning 4 decades from the 50’s to the 80’s over 7 days, 30 screenings across 2 venues with over 45 hours of Big G and friends!
On the heels of the 50th anniversary of the bestselling book by Peter Benchley that went on to become a record-breaking box-office sensation from director Steven Spielberg, National Geographic announced today the greenlight of JAWS @ 50 (working title), in partnership with Amblin Documentaries’ Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey, Nedland Media’s Laurent Bouzereau and Markus Keith, Wendy Benchley, and Laura A. Bowling. Bouzereau directs the feature documentary, which will include footage and photography from the Benchley and Spielberg archives and all-new interviews from the worlds of film, literature, pop culture and ocean conservation.
In collaboration with ocean conservation and marine policy advocate Wendy Benchley and branding and communications specialist Laura A. Bowling, the film will capture our endless fascination with sharks and the changing dialogue about these awe-inspiring creatures. In celebration of the film’s 50th anniversary, JAWS @ 50 (working title) will air in Summer 2025 on National Geographic and stream on Disney+ and Hulu as part of Sharkfest, Nat Geo’s signature summer event.
The behind-the-scenes stories of the book’s writing and the legendary tumultuous production of the film — including being over budget, over schedule, malfunctioning mechanical sharks, weather issues and sea sickness — will serve as the spine of the documentary. JAWS @ 50 (working title) will explore the world and impact of sharks today through testimonials from people who have dedicated their lives to studying and safeguarding sharks and our seas. “Jaws” gave rise to a new generation of shark aficionados, many ocean scientists, researchers, explorers, activists and die-hard fans. These experts have deepened our curiosity and understanding of sharks beyond what Benchley and Spielberg could have imagined.
“National Geographic has celebrated sharks for over two decades with our annual summer event Sharkfest, so we naturally jumped at the chance to partner with Amblin Documentaries and Nedland Media on JAWS @ 50,” said Janet Han Vissering, senior vice president, Production and Development, National Geographic. “‘Jaws’ not only became a massive pop culture phenomenon, but the initial fear it elicited propelled the world’s fascination with sharks, opening the door to our understanding of these apex predators and stressing the urgency in protecting our oceans.”
“‘Jaws,’ the novel by Peter Benchley and the film by Steven Spielberg, defined both popular literature and cinema,” said Darryl Frank / Justin Falvey, President’s Amblin Documentaries and Amblin Television. “The idea of diving into the past, present and future legacy of ‘Jaws,’ combined with an informed and inspiring discussion about sharks and the ocean in one documentary, is a unique opportunity to explore the perfect union between art and science.”
“Jaws” was a thrilling bestseller, and the film was arguably the first summer blockbuster. Both continue attracting new fans and inspiring generations of book, film and ocean lovers. JAWS @ 50 (working title) will create a thrilling sense of discovery, showcasing a new generation of ocean scientists and explorers who help us better understand sharks and deepen our understanding of their vital role in a healthy ocean. Ultimately, alongside Wendy Benchley and others, we will invite audiences to fall in love and rethink their perceptions of sharks in today’s world.
For National Geographic, JAWS @ 50 (working title) will be produced by Amblin Documentaries and Nedland Media in collaboration with executive producers Wendy Benchley and Bowling and directed by Bouzereau. For Amblin Documentaries, Frank and Falvey are executive producers. For Nedland Media, Bouzereau and Keith are executive producers. For National Geographic, Ted Duvall is the executive producer; Vissering is the senior vice president of Production and Development; and Tom McDonald is the executive vice president of Global Factual and Unscripted Content.
To mark Elvis Presley’s birthday on January 8, 2023, Warner Bros. Pictures is collaborating with Presley’s beloved estate, Graceland, to offer fans in Memphis and beyond the opportunity to celebrate the one-of-a-kind icon.
Leading up to and including the January 8 birthday, Graceland kicks off the celebration with a wide variety of festivities on the property:
1/5/23 – Elvis Movie Marathon and Club Elvis Hawaiian Style dinner, dancing, and “Blue Hawaii”
1/6/23 – Graceland Excursion to Tupelo; Archives Show & Tell; annual Elvis Birthday Pops Concert with Terry Mike Jeffrey and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra
1/7/23 – Conversations with Elvis with host Tom Brown, guests Hal Lansky, Glen Hardin and Alton Mason, who portrays Little Richard in the film; Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii 50th Anniversary Concert
1/8/23 – Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony, with free online viewing via Graceland’s Livestream page; Lisa Marie Presley, along with special guest Alton Mason, will join the ceremony taking place on the front lawn of the mansion at 8:30 a.m.
1/8/23 – The unveiling of “The Making of ELVIS” at Elvis Presley’s Memphis, a new exhibition celebrating the movie’s worldwide success, done in partnership with Warner Bros., National Film and Sound Archives of Australia and Baz Luhrmann, which explores the beginning of the film’s creative process through its journey to the big screen; Alton Mason will also be on site for the opening
1/9/23 – Beginning on the 9th and running through the end of February, Graceland will offer new, limited-time ELVIS Movie Ultimate VIP (UVIP) Tours. Guests will enjoy a special tour experience of Elvis Presley’s Memphis and Graceland Mansion with a private tour guide that will feature insight into the extensive research done by Baz Luhrmann while at Graceland, along with the stories of the real-life artifacts replicated in the movie. Additional dates to be announced; for more information on ELVIS Movie UVIP Tours visit Graceland
Throughout the weekend, fans in town can experience Afternoon Graceland Christmas Tours and Evening UVIP Christmas Tours. Information on all events can be found at Graceland.com.
Also on January 8, fans in 10 cities across the U.S. and Canada will have the chance to see Baz Luhrmann’s celebrated film ELVIS in select theaters for free, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, with an introduction from Luhrmann and star Austin Butler.
Tickets will be available at no cost to moviegoers on a first come, first served basis here, for the following locations:
Atlanta, GA:
AMC Phipps Plaza
Chicago, IL:
AMC River East 21
Dallas, TX:
AMC NorthPark 15
Kansas City, KS:
AMC Town Center 20, Leawood
Los Angeles, CA:
AMC Burbank
New York, NY:
AMC Loews 34th Street
San Francisco, CA:
AMC Metreon
Toronto, ONT:
Cineplex’s Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
Vancouver, BC:
Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
All above screenings will take place at 5:00 PM local time except Los Angeles, which begins at 4:00 PM PST.
Memphis, home to Presley’s beloved Graceland, will also host an afternoon screening at 2:00 p.m. in the estate’s Guest House Theater for fans in town for Elvis’s Birthday Celebration. Tickets will be available here.
Luhrmann said, “We are so appreciative of the audiences of all ages who came out to see the movie in theaters, and to Warner Bros. and exhibitors who took on what was certainly not a sure bet. A big thank you to audiences who made ELVIS the number one original title of 2022, and especially to Elvis’s fans—both old and new. The entire ELVIS team, along with Graceland and the Presleys themselves, have been listening to you all and working diligently to come up with these very special gifts in celebration of Elvis on his birthday.”
“No one was more appreciative of his fans than Elvis, as evidenced by the pilgrimage so many make to Graceland every year,” stated Joel Weinshanker, managing partner and majority owner, Elvis Presley Enterprises. “That’s why we are especially thrilled to partner with Warner Bros. on the occasion of Elvis Presley’s birthday, to add to our robust lineup for fans the gift of Baz Luhrmann’s incomparable film ELVIS—whether they are seeing it for the first time or, as we suspect, able to repeat the big screen experience they’ve undoubtedly been hoping for.”
In addition to the in-person activities, fans of the King and the film can also celebrate from their very own home:
Watch ELVIS on HBO and HBO Max, currently available
Next, discover “Just A Boy from Tupelo: Bringing Elvis to the Big Screen,” a 30-minute special on the phenomenon that was Elvis Presley and the making of Baz Luhrmann’s film, streaming exclusively beginning 1/8/23 on HBO Max
SiriusXM to rebroadcast ELVIS Cast Town Hall on 1/6/23 through 1/8/23 with Baz Luhrmann, Austin Butler, Tom Hanks and Olivia DeJonge on Elvis Radio (ch. 75), moderated by SiriusXM host Jess Cagle
RCA Records will drop the never-before-released full-length mash-up track from ELVIS: Britney Spears x Elvis Presley “Toxic Las Vegas: Jamieson Shaw Remix” on 1/6/23
Finally, can you move like Elvis? Beginning today and through the weekend celebrations, take the #ElvisBirthdayChallenge across TikTok and Instagram, where we are encouraging fans to recreate some of Presley’s iconic dance moves as replicated by Austin Butler in #ElvisMovie. Recreate your favorite movement moments from the movie, we’ll highlight some of the best entries on Sunday, 1/8/23!
Director-producer-cowriter Baz Luhrmann takes us on the moving journey of a rebel and an icon as America’s cultural landscape evolved over more than 30 years. Starring Austin Butler, ELVIS celebrates the extraordinary life of a trailblazing artist, the loves and poignant losses he faced as a man and the timeless music and groundbreaking performances he gave the world. The film explores how Presley’s unprecedented rise to fame was sparked by larger-than-life manager Colonel Tom Parker, portrayed by Oscar winner Tom Hanks, whose shortcomings were also primarily responsible for the singer’s tragic demise.
The film also stars award-winning theater actress Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh, Olivia DeJonge, Luke Bracey, Natasha Bassett, David Wenham, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Xavier Samuel, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Dacre Montgomery and more. To play additional iconic musical artists in the film, Luhrmann cast singer/songwriter Yola as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, model Alton Mason as Little Richard, Austin, Texas native Gary Clark Jr. as Arthur Crudup, and artist Shonka Dukureh as Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton.
Oscar nominee Luhrmann directed from a screenplay by Baz Luhrmann & Sam Bromell and Baz Luhrmann & Craig Pearce and Jeremy Doner, story by Baz Luhrmann and Jeremy Doner. The film’s producers are Luhrmann, Oscar winner Catherine Martin, Gail Berman, Patrick McCormick and Schuyler Weiss. Toby Emmerich, Courtenay Valenti and Kevin McCormick executive produced.
The director’s behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Mandy Walker, Oscar-winning production designer and costume designer Catherine Martin, production designer Karen Murphy, editors Matt Villa and Jonathan Redmond, Oscar-nominated visual effects supervisor Thomas Wood, music supervisor Anton Monsted and composer/executive music producer Elliott Wheeler.
Principal photography on ELVIS took place in Queensland, Australia with the support of the Queensland Government, Screen Queensland and the Australian Government’s Producer Offset program.
A Warner Bros. Pictures Presentation, A Bazmark Production, A Jackal Group Production, A Baz Luhrmann Film, ELVIS is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures have announced a special free screening of “Trick ‘r Treat” directed by Michael Dougherty (“Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” “Krampus”), as part of this year’s edition of Beyond Fest. The celebratory screening is scheduled to take place at the Hollywood Legion Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 1st and will serve as the kickoff to the Halloween staple’s first ever theatrical run in more than 850 movie theaters across the U.S. and Canada this October.
In addition to providing the film’s loyal fandom with a premium opportunity to see “Trick ‘r Treat” on the big screen, the festival will also host an exclusive Q&A with director Michael Dougherty following the screening as well as a few welcome but “Sam” approved treats for those who obey the rules of Halloween.
Over the course of the past 15 years, “Trick ‘r Treat” has catapulted itself into the hearts of horror fans across the globe and become a bonified holiday classic. The iconic “Sam” character and his nefarious bag of tricks has even gone on to become one of the highest-grossing IP in Halloween stores nationwide, making him the unofficial mascot of the holiday in homes across the U.S.
It is said that Halloween is the night when the dead rise to walk among us and other unspeakable things roam free. The rituals of All Hallows Eve were devised to protect us from their evil mischief, and the residents of a small-town, played by Anna Paquin (the “X-Men” films, “Flack”) Brian Cox (“Succession”), Dylan Baker (“The Resort”) and Leslie Bibb (the “Iron Man” films) are about to be taught a terrifying lesson that some traditions are best not forgotten.
The score is by composer Douglas Pipes (KRAMPUS). Read our interview here.
“The 15th Anniversary marks the second time that we’ve screened ‘Trick ‘r Treat’ at our Festival, with the first being one of the most successful screenings in our history,” said Christian Parkes, Co-founder of Beyond Fest. “We couldn’t be happier to bring the film back to the fans and to celebrate the work of this amazing cast and its filmmakers.”
Director Michael Dougherty added, “Helping Sam rise from the pumpkin patch has always been one of my greatest joys, and I couldn’t be happier to be doing it once more at Beyond Fest before finally unleashing Sam in theaters, where he was always meant to be seen. Muhahaha.”
Tickets for the Beyond Fest screening of “Trick ‘r Treat” are FREE. Guests can RSVP for seating while supplies last, exclusively at americancinematheque.com beginning on September 27th.
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures horror thriller Trick r Treat, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
One of the most celebrated and essential adventures from the STAR TREK universe, STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN celebrates 40 years with the director’s cut on the big screen!
On routine training maneuvers, Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) seems resigned that this may be the last space mission of his career. But an adversary from the past has returned with a vengeance. Aided by his exiled band of genetic supermen, Khan (Ricardo Montalban)—brilliant renegade of 20th century Earth—has raided Space Station Regula One, stolen the top-secret device called Project Genesis, wrested control of another Federation starship, and now schemes to set a most deadly trap for his old enemy Kirk… with the threat of a universal Armageddon. The film is rated PG in U.S. for violence and language.
Fans will also be able to see Nichelle Nichols as the franchise’s beloved Lt. Uhura. Nichols passed away on July 30, 2022 at age 89. The radiant, ebullient actress embraced Star Trek, her role and the fans. Her legacy will outlive her for centuries.
In 2021, Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies announced the titles for the eighth annual TCM Big Screen Classics series, this year celebrating the anniversaries of 12 of Tinseltown’s most beloved motion pictures. Honoring acclaimed films, from the 40th anniversary of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, to the 80th anniversary of the lauded Casablanca, plus 10 films representing decades in between, the TCM Big Screen Classics series has something for everyone in 2022.
Each film is presented with pristine digital projection and movie-theater-quality sound, and in its original aspect ratio as intended by the filmmakers. The TCM Big Screen Classics series is further enhanced with fascinating pre- and post-feature insights presented by popular TCM hosts, including TCM Primetime host Ben Mankiewicz.
Films in the 2022 TCM Big Screen Classics series include:
Apollo 11 Saturn V space vehicle lifts off with Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. at 9:32 a.m. EDT July 16, 1969, from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A
It’s been exactly 50 years since the U.S. launched Apollo 11, the first mission to land men on the moon.
Commander Neil Armstrong and lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle on July 20, 1969.
“Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.”
See these films as we celebrate to 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11’s historic mission to the moon.
For All Mankind, a superb 1989 documentary film by Al Reinert about the Apollo program (1969–1972).
Apollo 11, a 2019 documentary film by Todd Douglas Miller with restored footage of the 1969 event.
Chasing the Moon, a July, 2019, PBS three-night six-hour documentary examined the events leading up to the Apollo 11 mission. An accompanying book of the same name was also released.
The Right Stuff shows the early days of NASA’s Mercury program is one of the best narrative films on the subject.
The Last Man on the Moon is the story of one of the very few men who went to the moon not only once, but twice. He first went to the moon on the Apollo 10 mission. It was the dress rehearsal for Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 landing on the Moon. His next flight was Apollo 17, the last time men would go to the moon. Riding aboard a Saturn V rocket, the largest and most powerful and impressive rocket that ever successfully flew, he was on man’s last mission to explore earth’s closest neighbor. The first moon landing had one moonwalk which lasted a little over two hours. He had three moonwalks, averaging around 6 hours each. He drove an electric car on the moon, saw and recovered orange soil on the lunar surface, and stood next to lunar boulders that were larger than a house.
There is a small, elite club – with only 12 members. These are the men who actually walked on the moon. They were able to stand on the “ground” and with their own eyes, look up and see the earth. He is one of them.
HBO’s From The Earth To The Moon is one to watch again. From executive producer Tom Hanks, this 12-part miniseries explores the origins and milestones of the Apollo lunar landing program, its history-defining mission, as well as those whose lives and careers were affected by NASA’s journey into space. Now available to stream.
Hidden Figures is the incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)—brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.
First to the Moon is a new documentary film that tells the amazing story of the Apollo 8 mission and the three men that crewed it. Through restored archival films from NASA, The National Archives, and the Astronaut’s own personal collections, this documentary takes you through time from the upbringing of each crew member and onward to present day.
This film will show you how the Apollo 8 mission happened, from launch to landing, in a visually and musically exciting film told through animation and archival film and photo. Coupled with an orchestral score and live musicians, First to the Moon will be a truly cinematic experience.
http://www.firstmoonmovie.com/
First Man was a fantastic and riveting look at the subject matter. Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. A visceral and intimate account told from Armstrong’s perspective, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the film explores the triumphs and the cost—on Armstrong, his family, his colleagues and the nation itself—of one of the most dangerous missions in history.
The Dish is a gem of a film. Based on an amazing true story the funny and moving tale of Australia’s part in the Apollo 11 moon mission. THE DISH is the story of the role played by the staff of the radio-telescope at Parkes in the middle of outback New South Wales, Australia as Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon.
Check out The Martian. Okay, so its not the moon, but its still pretty cool! During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring “the Martian” home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return. Based on a best-selling novel, and helmed by master director Ridley Scott, THE MARTIAN features a star studded cast that includes Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Peña, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.
And finally Apollo 13. Watch it alone for the launch scene! We hope our next trip to the Moon is as magnificent as it was when we traveled to our nearest celestial body on the mighty Saturn V rocket.
Also on the horizon is Ad Astra. Astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) travels to the outer edges of the solar system to find his missing father and unravel a mystery that threatens the survival of our planet. His journey will uncover secrets that challenge the nature of human existence and our place in the cosmos.
Another one to be on the lookout for is Apple TV’s For All Mankind – an Apple Original drama series coming this Fall to Apple TV+. For All Mankind is created by Emmy® Award winner Ronald D. Moore (Outlander, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica), Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi. Told through the lives of NASA astronauts, engineers and their families, For All Mankind presents an aspirational world where NASA and the space program remained a priority and a focal point of our hopes and dreams.
For All Mankind stars Joel Kinnaman, Michael Dorman, Wrenn Schmidt, Shantel VanSanten, Sarah Jones and Jodi Balfour.
