Academy Museum Sets ‘Jaws: The Exhibition' Anniversary Exhibit for September – Film News in Brief
Featuring over 200 objects, the exhibition includes concept illustrations by production designer Joe Alves, a costume worn by Roy Scheider as Brody, original shark design schematics by Frank Wurmser, and a screen-used prop dorsal fin.
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'After 50 years, many of the accounts about the production of Jaws are as well-known as the film itself,' said senior exhibitions curator Jenny He in a press release. 'This exhibition uncovers the film's multilayered mythologies and lore for both new and seasoned fans.'
'As an institution both devoted to and deeply enshrined within the film industry, the Academy Museum can combine deep, rigorous, and fulfilling research with exciting moments of interactivity and discovery for our audiences, allowing them to experience this beloved film and enduring story in a brand-new way,' said Academy Museum Director and President Amy Homma.
'Bruce the Shark,' the sole surviving model from 'Jaws,' has been on display at the Academy Museum since its opening in 2021. At 25 feet long, Bruce is the largest object in the Academy's collection and will remain on view during the exhibition.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a series of film screenings, exclusive merchandise, and public programs to be announced at a later date. Tickets for 'Jaws: The Exhibition' are available to purchase now.
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