Evolution of Summer Blockbusters and JAWS at 50

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, JAWS celebrates its 50th anniversary this month, and therefore felt it was a great time to explore the evolution of summer blockbusters. For anyone that was not aware, Jaws is the film that kickstarted the entire concept of summer blockbusters. It created a new focus for studios and movie theaters, a window of time to optimize the films with the largest budgets and greatest potential for success. We debate how ratings affected blockbusters, animation dominance, franchises, the sheer lack of original blockbusters, and much more. 

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Discussed on this episode

• • (0:00 – 11:45) Opening | JAWS Turns 50
  • (11:46 – 59:14) From the Outside In: The Evolution of Summer Blockbusters
  • (59:15 – 1:08:10) Upcoming Attractions 
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