CORRECTION: A previous version of this story misspelled the name of Rene Ben David, who played a young sailor in the estuary, and is among one of the locals hired as extras or assistants who returned ...

Martha’s Vineyard was recently transformed into a cinematic seascape, as the island kicked off its official celebration of the 50th anniversary of the classic movie “Jaws.” The milestone marks five ...

Soar into the chilling world of "Jaws" with this breathtaking drone tour of its iconic filming locations. Glide above the picturesque towns of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, which stood in for ...

Jay Mello, one of the young cast members in the 1975 movie Jaws, was scarred for years after filming scenes on the beach on Martha’s Vineyard. The young actor was 6 years old when he was cast as the ...

50 years since "Jaws" hit theaters, fans, movie crew, and Martha's Vineyard locals reflect on the island that brought the horror classic to life. “Are you Odie?” asked the guy in the Volkswagen Golf ...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" — a movie that revolutionized summer blockbusters, ushered in a new era of film and helped to put one of New England's gems, Martha's Vineyard, into the ...

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The legacy of “Jaws” lives forever for Wendy Benchley. Benchley, the widow of “Jaws” author Peter Benchley and an executive producer on the new documentary “Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story,” ...

Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts — Megan Wright stood on “Jaws Bridge” as people around her leaped through the air and splashed in the water below. She peered over the railing, watching them swim ...