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JAWS is one of the most iconic fright flicks of the sinister seventies, and as is befitting a creature classic like this, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is givin’ the auld toothy fellow the 4k Ultra treatment… which I just so happen to have in front of my eerie eyeballs as we speak… err, read… whatever… For the none of you that are unfamiliar with JAWS, the story can be boiled down as follows: the beachfront summer destination of Amity up New England way is having a bit of trouble as the summer season nears, and with it the big July 4th celebration… people just keep getting eaten by a rather large shark; not exactly what you’d expect from a small Maine town. Naturally the town’s mayor is not going to let common sense get in the way of the almighty dollar, and he’s prepared to let things go on as usual (an opinion only bolstered by the discovery and elimination
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In celebration of the film’s 40th anniversary, Close Encounters of the Third Kind will be re-released this Friday in Select AMC theaters. Close Encounters of the Third Kind was directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg, and it was originally released in November 1977. The film was a hit, grossing $120 million domestically and $300 million worldwide. The film was also nominated for 8 Oscars, ultimately winning for best cinematography. Close Encounters of the Third Kind stars Richard Dreyfuss, Francois Truffaut and Teri Garr. Close Encounters of the Third Kind looked amazing on the big screen, but you’d only know that if are 40 or older. This Friday, a younger generation of fans will have the opportunity to experience the cinematic spectacle first hand. Be sure to check an AMC theater near you for show times.
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As a horror fan, summertime means one thing for me: Jaws It is the summertime horror choice. Horror fans that live in the Central Florida area (or those that fancy a road trip) have a 25 foot (“Three tons of `em”…) reason to rejoice. Spooky Empire’s Horror, Halloween, Tattoo & Film Festival has announced that legendary actor Richard Dreyfuss–Matt Hooper himself–will be appearing as a guest at this year’s event. Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws, American Graffiti, Stand By Me, Close Encounters of the Third Kind) is the last living member of the cast trio that helped make Jaws one of the greatest films of all time. From comedy to horror to sci-fi, his career has given fans countless memorable characters. Dreyfuss is headlining a still-growing guest list at Spooky Empire’s Horror, Halloween, Tattoo & Film Festival. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida over the weekend of October 27-29, 2017. To get the lowdown on all
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Warner Bros. has announced the re-release date for Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind to celebrate the film’s 40th anniversary. This classic sci-fi film stars Richard Dreyfuss, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, François Truffaut, Bob Balaban, and Lance Henrikson. Electrical lineman Roy Neary (Dreyfuss) is one of several people who experience a close encounter of the first kind, witnessing UFOs flying through the night sky. He is subsequently haunted by a mountain-like image and becomes obsessed with discovering what it represents, much to the dismay of his family. Meanwhile, government agents around the world have close encounters of the second kind, discovering physical evidence of extraterrestrial visitors. Together, Roy and the agents follow clues leading them to an encounter of the third kind: contact. Close Encounters of the Third Kind will be re-released for a limited run on September 1, 2017.
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JAWS is one of the most iconic fright flicks of the sinister seventies, and as is befitting a creature classic like this, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is givin’ the auld toothy fellow the 4k Ultra treatment… which I just so happen to have in front of my eerie eyeballs as we speak… err, read… whatever… For the none of you that are unfamiliar with JAWS, the story can be boiled down as follows: the beachfront summer destination of Amity up New England way is having a bit of trouble as the summer season nears, and with it the big July 4th celebration… people just keep getting eaten by a rather large shark; not exactly what you’d expect from a small Maine town. Naturally the town’s mayor is not going to let common sense get in the way of the almighty dollar, and he’s prepared to let things go on as usual (an opinion only bolstered by the discovery and elimination
Continue reading →
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In celebration of the film’s 40th anniversary, Close Encounters of the Third Kind will be re-released this Friday in Select AMC theaters. Close Encounters of the Third Kind was directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg, and it was originally released in November 1977. The film was a hit, grossing $120 million domestically and $300 million worldwide. The film was also nominated for 8 Oscars, ultimately winning for best cinematography. Close Encounters of the Third Kind stars Richard Dreyfuss, Francois Truffaut and Teri Garr. Close Encounters of the Third Kind looked amazing on the big screen, but you’d only know that if are 40 or older. This Friday, a younger generation of fans will have the opportunity to experience the cinematic spectacle first hand. Be sure to check an AMC theater near you for show times.
Continue reading →
EventsNews
As a horror fan, summertime means one thing for me: Jaws It is the summertime horror choice. Horror fans that live in the Central Florida area (or those that fancy a road trip) have a 25 foot (“Three tons of `em”…) reason to rejoice. Spooky Empire’s Horror, Halloween, Tattoo & Film Festival has announced that legendary actor Richard Dreyfuss–Matt Hooper himself–will be appearing as a guest at this year’s event. Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws, American Graffiti, Stand By Me, Close Encounters of the Third Kind) is the last living member of the cast trio that helped make Jaws one of the greatest films of all time. From comedy to horror to sci-fi, his career has given fans countless memorable characters. Dreyfuss is headlining a still-growing guest list at Spooky Empire’s Horror, Halloween, Tattoo & Film Festival. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida over the weekend of October 27-29, 2017. To get the lowdown on all
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Trailers
Warner Bros. has announced the re-release date for Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind to celebrate the film’s 40th anniversary. This classic sci-fi film stars Richard Dreyfuss, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, François Truffaut, Bob Balaban, and Lance Henrikson. Electrical lineman Roy Neary (Dreyfuss) is one of several people who experience a close encounter of the first kind, witnessing UFOs flying through the night sky. He is subsequently haunted by a mountain-like image and becomes obsessed with discovering what it represents, much to the dismay of his family. Meanwhile, government agents around the world have close encounters of the second kind, discovering physical evidence of extraterrestrial visitors. Together, Roy and the agents follow clues leading them to an encounter of the third kind: contact. Close Encounters of the Third Kind will be re-released for a limited run on September 1, 2017.
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