The Shark is Still Working

TSISW Showing Oct 10 in New York, NY (TSISW Team)

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Catch The Shark is Still Working in New York Oct. 10 at the New York United Film Festival Click here for info and tickets.

TSISW Showing Sept 19-20 in Chicago, IL (TSISW Team)

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Catch The Shark is Still Working in Chicago Sept. 19-20 at the Chicago United Film Festival Click here for info and tickets.

TSISW Showing Aug 1-2 in Tulsa, OK (TSISW Team)

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The next film festival showings for The Shark is Still Working are August 1 and 2 at the Tulsa United Film Festival … Click here for info and tickets.

TSISW Showing July 17-19 in Denver, CO (TSISW Team)

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Shark is Still Working is playing this weekend, July 17-19, in Denver, CO at the Starz FilmCenter courtesy of the Denver Film Society. Producer Jake Gove will be on hand for a Q&A session. Click here for info and tickets.

TSISW Showing June 12-13 in San Francisco (TSISW Team)

Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

After the success of The Shark is Still Working at the LA United Film Festival, the next two showings for TSISW will be June 12 and 13 at the San Francisco United Film Festival … Click to Read More ...

TSISW Premiere is a Success (TSISW Team)

Tue, 5 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

At long last, The Shark is Still Working had its first "day in the sun"...or moon as it turns out. Premiering to two sold-out houses Saturday night and a sold-out encore ... Click to Read More and view video and photos ...

TSISW World Premiere is Tonight! (TSISW Team)

Sat, 2 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The wait is finally over -- The Shark is Still Working will make its World Premiere at 9:45 PM tonight (May 2nd) at the Los Angeles United Film Festival. Three screenings have sold out, so a fourth was added for tomorrow night - tickets here: TSISW Tickets May 3rd.

Michael Simpson (Reviewer for CinemaSpy)

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

[TSISW] manages to be nautical miles better than many 'making-of' features Hollywood puts out as glorified advertising for its products. The appreciation these people have for Jaws is evident from the range and depth of material they cover and the professional way this documentary is put together. [It] should be the model for future documentary celebrations of great movies. Full Review

Neil Marshall (Director of Dog Soldiers, Doomsday and The Descent)

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We've heard so many stories about the making of Jaws they've long since passed into movie lore, but this film goes so much further, exploring the long shadow the giant shark fin has cast over the world. This film celebrates the fans as much as the movie itself and is all the richer for it.

Iann Robinson (Reviewer for Crave Online)

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"...not just an exceptional documentary, it's one that I'm sure will become a classic. This is the kind of film that becomes a companion piece to the movie it's paying homage to, as well as a constant reference to those of us who worship Jaws. It's briskly paced, incredibly well executed with a depth and attention to detail you must see to believe. The Shark Is Still Working is the complete and total story of one of the most important movies in film history."

Brian Morton (Reviewer for Fear Zone)

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"THE SHARK IS STILL WORKING isn't just a great movie for fans of JAWS, it's also a great movie for fans of movies …may be the most expansive and best of all the JAWS documentaries there have been, certainly, there hasn't been one put together by [fans], ...no one but [fans] would have spent the time and energy to put together this great a movie about a movie!"

Sean Dwyer (Reviewer for Film Junk)

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"…a movie that every self-respecting Jaws fan will want to get their hands on. Would I pay money for this as a standalone release? Absolutely. However, it also would make a great companion piece to a forthcoming Jaws Blu-ray release. Take note Universal: you've got a great tribute to a beloved film here. Keeping it from the fans would be a disservice to not only them, but also the legacy of this classic flick."

Nicholas Scheffo (Reviewer for FulvueDrive-In.com)

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"I wish Universal or some other entity would land this for release. I also strongly believe it would set a new higher standard and bar for such works in and out of the studios and that too would be a welcome change."

Staci Layne Wilson (Reviewer for Horror.com)

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"Witty-written and prettily-presented (stills move in 3-D effect, ala The Kid Stays in the Picture), The Shark Is Still Working is well worth a look for diehard devotees of Jaws and even those who just love Shark Week".

TSISW First Two Screenings SOLD OUT, Third Added (TSISW Team)

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Shark is Still Working is THE hot ticket at the LA United Film Festival. The first two showings quickly sold out, so a third showing was added for May 3rd. Tickets here: TSISW Tickets.

TSISW World Premiere is May 2, 2009 (TSISW Team)

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The ultimate JAWS documentary, The Shark is Still Working, will premiere May 2, 2009 in Los Angeles at the LA United Film Festival. Tickets are available now: TSISW Tickets.

Sean O'Connell (Reviewer for FilmCritic.com)

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"Shark leaves no fin unturned. The film's four producers -- all reported die-hard fans -- dig up spectacular archival footage...scoring footage you'd assume producer Richard D. Zanuck had locked away in a private vault. ...Jaws fanatics seeking a trivia-spewing keepsake of their beloved shark story will be overjoyed."

James Kendrick (Reviewer for Qnetwork.com)

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"What is most impressive about The Shark Is Still Working is the fact that it was a true labor of love, entirely funded and produced by a quartet of Jaws fans who wanted to make the ultimate documentary about their favorite film, and succeeded. Their film pulsates with the kind of admiration and genuine love for film that is all too often dismissed as overeager fanboy veneration and not recognized as the kind of passion that keeps art alive and kicking. ...and the best thing about The Shark Is Still Working is that it reminds us with startling clarity just what a unique achievement Jaws really was."

Scott Von Doviak (Reviewer for The Screengrab, Nerve.com)

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"A true labor of love � maybe even a labor of obsession ... The Shark Is Still Working is required viewing for any Jaws fanatic ...it seems a no-brainer that Universal should pick it up for DVD release."

Jovanka Vuckovic (Editor-in-Chief, Rue Morgue Magazine)

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"The Shark is Still Working is a revealing, compelling and absolutely definitive film on the Jaws phenomenon. One of the finest fan docs ever made."

- Jovanka Vuckovic, Editor-in-Chief, Rue Morgue Magazine

Brian Morton (Reviewer for RogueCinema.com)

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"The Shark is Still Working is a great movie for fans of Jaws, but it's also a great movie for fans of movies. ...a work of passion more than a plain documentary. ...you can't help but get sucked into the amazing stories that are told here by everyone from the people involved in the movie. ...there are so many more stories from behind the scenes to years later that all had me wanting to grab my DVD of Jaws and rewatch it!"

Adam Green (Writer/Director of "Hatchet")

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"THE SHARK IS STILL WORKING is not just the most complete documentary ever put together about JAWS...but probably the most complete documentary ever put together about any film-period."

Mick Garris (Director of "The Stand" and Creator of "Masters of Horror")

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"THE SHARK IS STILL WORKING is an amazingly comprehensive and entertaining document of one of the greatest anecdotal Hollywood productions of all time. It quells many of the famous rumors that have grown in its wake, illuminates others, and shows the true machinery behind one of the greatest artistic and commercial triumphs Hollywood has ever known. True Hollywood storytelling at its best."

Frank Darabont (Director/Screenwriter of "The Shawshank Redemption" and "The Mist")

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"THE SHARK IS STILL WORKING is clearly a labor of love for those who made it, and a total delight for those who see it. Seldom have I encountered a documentary that so meticulously and joyfully examines not only the nuts-and-bolts making of a beloved classic film, but also celebrates the stunning and lasting impact that that film has had on audiences (and filmmaking) the world over. This is a love letter not only to JAWS as a singular film experience, but to the idea of cinema itself -- a must-see for anybody who's ever been swept away by the flickering images in the dark, for all who love the movies."

JAWS Vets and TSISW Crew on Movie Geeks United! 7/23 10pm EST (TSISW Team)

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Popular interactive talk show MOVIE GEEKS UNITED! Will pay tribute to Steven Spielberg's blockbuster classic JAWS on Wednesday, July 23rd at 10pm EST. Featured guests include JAWS veterans and the TSISW Crew … Read More ...

JAWS is 33 and an Update (TSISW Team)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Well another Jaws anniversary has passed and sadly still no TSISW on the shelves for you faithful fans who have been clamoring to see it. We wanted to check in and tell you that you can rest assured, we are "still working", the documentary is in very good hands … Read More ...

Roy Scheider Narration Outtake (TSISW Team)

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Something to make sad Roy Scheider fans smile: An outtake from the TSISW narration session 5-31-2006. WATCH THE CLIP

RIP Roy Scheider 1932-2008 (TSISW Team)

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of TSISW's great friend and ally, not to mention star of JAWS, Roy Scheider. We had hoped that the next headline you'd see on this page would be good news about the progress of the documentary, but sadly, such is not the case. READ MORE ...

Wendy Benchley (Wife of "Jaws" Author Peter Benchley)

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"TSISW is as fascinating as it is thorough; a true love letter to a cultural phenomenon that has special significance to our family. Peter's legacy as a writer and an ocean conservationist is honored in this amazing documentary, as well as the many talented artists who brought Jaws to life on the silver screen. The passion and insight expressed throughout this work is evident from the very beginning. Engrossing and fun, The Shark is Still Working proves its thesis with amazing zeal."

Mike Bracken (Reviewer for The Horror Geek.com)

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"The Shark is Still Working is an exhaustive look at everything Jaws, something that hardcore fans will relish because it leaves no stone unturned in its quest to show why the film is so revered (it''s one of the few films to have a perfect 100% score on Rottentomatoes.com). Hollander and crew are not only talented filmmakers (which shines through repeatedly in the slick production) but also fans like the rest of us. Because of this, the film has a very personal and almost reverential tone. …essential viewing for Jaws fanatics and anyone interested in filmmaking in general."

Bill Gibron (Reviewer for Pop Matters)

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"The Shark is Still Working says it all. …A masterful companion piece to the various supplements surrounding the perfect popcorn hit, it's the smart and insightful sugar coating on three decades of fascinating fish stories." Click here for the full review.

Matt Paprocki (Reviewer for BlogCritics Magazine)

Sat, 8 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"[TSISW] is unquestionably the best piece on the phenomenon of JAWS you'll see, regardless of what media its on. While it would be the best companion piece to any JAWS re-release DVD or HD DVD, it's deserving of its own place on store shelves. To do anything less would be a disservice."

Click here to read the full review.

RIP Percy Rodrigues 1924-2007 (TSISW Team)

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Jaws world has lost one of its most memorable contributors and The Shark is Still Working has lost a very dear friend. Veteran actor and trailer voice legend Percy Rodrigues passed away this morning at the age of 83… READ MORE ...

Brian Orndorf (Reviewer for DVDTalk.com)

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"Take some amazingly rare footage, pepper the film with impossible interview "gets," and stir in a feverish adoration for the subject matter that goes to unheard of lengths for new information, and you have a film that speaks fluent geek and speaks it remarkably…an adrenaline rush of nostalgia and sloppy fanboy kisses that packs more historical perspective in its dorsal fin than most retrospectives spend a lifetime chasing. [TSISW ] isn't simply a love letter to Jaws it's a labyrinthine, kick-the-door-down tribute to a lifestyle and legacy that refuses to abandon its cultural seat."

Click here to read the full review.

M. Night Shyamalan Video Clip (TSISW Team)

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

New clip from our interview with M. Night Shyamalan, writer/director of The Sixth Sense and The Happening -- Click Here.

David Brown (Producer of "Jaws")

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"The Shark is Still Working is a wonderful documentary. It really brought back many memories of my own experience on the picture... I'm extremely impressed with work these guys put into it! Well done. I loved it!"

Dale Epperson (Reviewer for ISeeDead.com)

Wed, 1 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"Any fan of [Jaws] would be robbing themselves of what I see fit to call a 'docu-phoria' if they don't take the time to see The Shark Is Still Working. [It] is the greatest compliment any film could ever imagine. It's honest, it's detailed, it's interesting, it's fun from start to finish. It's more than a documentary to serve you facts about a film, it's a work of art all it's own. ...This has bar-none become my number one favorite documentary of all-time."

Clint Morris (Reviewer for MovieHole.com)

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"The documentary about the making of Jaws that appeared on the laserdisc and DVD was good, and you learnt a couple of new things, but [TSISW] is like a bricks-and-mortar library to the earlier doco's mobile library, if you will ...a full-to-the-brim archive of facts and fun. ...One of the best documentaries I've ever seen. A top class production with bite. Bravo!"

Movie Geeks United Radio Interview (James Gelet, Jake Gove, Erik Hollander)

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Jamey from Movie Geeks United interviewed TSISW's James Gelet, Jake Gove, and Erik Hollander. Click Here.

Micah Robinson (Reviewer for CHUD.com)

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"...By the time [TSISW] is done, you can't name a notable fan, cast member, or associated celebrity... that hasn't weighed in with a spirited offering. And that's the virtue of The Shark Is Still Working - it's a well-made film by a fan interviewing principals who are also fans, and the love that everyone involved still has for this is palpable and intoxicating... A documentary this well-done could certainly create genuine new fans and spark fresh (and well-deserved) interest in Jaws"

Rick Baker (Special Makeup Effects Artist & Creature Designer)

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"I just finished watching The Shark is Still Working, and loved it! I hope that one day someone will make a documentary about a movie that I have worked on and do half as good of a job as these guys did on this one. It was definitely the most thorough one of it's kind that I have ever seen."

Story about new TSISW on Ain't it Cool News (TSISW Team)

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Thanks to Quint at Ain't it Cool News for the story he posted about our new trailer on AICN. Check it out here.

Lana Wood ("Plenty O'Toole" in "Diamonds are Forever")

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"I'm a big fan of Jaws and I have to tell you I ADORED The Shark is Still Working! Both discs! It held the entire family, not just my grandson Max (who's a shark fanatic)! No one would leave the room, and dinner was very late because we opted to finish your film instead! It is not like any I have have seen, and certainly does put a new perspective on the phenom. Much like James Bond. It does prove again, the importance of our books and films to all our lives. You have done an amazing job!"

Official Trailer Now Available (TSISW Team)

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Check out our all new trailer, narrated by someone familiar to JAWS fans… Click Here.

Johnathan Filley ("Tom Cassidy" in "Jaws")

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"TSISW is one of the best documentaries I have seen. It transcends the making of genre and holds you for the full three plus hours! I really enjoyed the way it looks at not just the production of the film but its impact on a wide variety of people and really confirms JAWS' influence and importance in movie history."

Eduardo Sanchez (Producer/Director of "The Blair Witch Project", "Altered")

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

I was totally blown away by The Shark is Still Working. The absolute best, most-comprehensive Jaws documentary out there. This basically ends the need for any more Jaws docs. This one has it all. Absolutely everything you'll want to possibly know about this remarkable film. And it's tight as hell. Brilliant job, guys. Maybe you can do a Blair Witch doc for us one day.

Fangoria Radio Interview (Michael Roddy)

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Fangoria Radio's Dee Snider and Debbie Rochon had Michael Roddy in studio to talk about TSISW. Click Here.

Richard Zanuck (Producer of "Jaws")

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"It's an honor to have been part of a movie that has stood the test of time the way that Jaws has. ...I've always known Jaws to be a phenomenon, but The Shark is Still Working has revealed it to be a phenomenon that surprised even me. It is thorough and very expertly crafted - worthy of carrying the name, "The Impact and Legacy of JAWS".

Dave Dreher (Reviewer for HouseOfHorrors.com)

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"...a must-have for not just Jaws or horror fans but film fans of all caliber...quite frankly just about all the info you could ever possibly ask for about this groundbreaking film. The Shark is Still Working represents documentary film making at its finest."

Richard Kiel ("Jaws" in the Bond Films "The Spy Who Loved Me" and "Moonraker")

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"An extremely well done documentary on the "back story" of the making of the Jaws movie with some very interesting comments by Peter Benchley and Steven Spielberg. The most fascinating disclosure being that the failure of the mechanical shark to perform in the earlier stages of filming required Spielberg to be innovative and film without actually showing the shark thus making the film much more terrifying... To see just how young Steven Spielberg was at the time was amazing and would have to be encouraging to the young would-be filmmakers of today. The Shark is Still Working is an entertaining and fascinating piece of work. ...extremely well done in terms of editing, dissolves, zooms and effects."

David Cornelius (Reviewer for eFilmCritic.com)

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"TSISW is a gigantic valentine to the movie that made many of us love movies, and that love shines through in every frame. It's inarguably the most comprehensive study of the film (and its fans) ever compiled... Just about every cast member still alive give us classic anecdotes with a surprisingly fresh verve. It's a treasure trove... bound to make fans scream with delight. More than just some making-of fluff piece that might wind up as a DVD bonus feature, it is instead an exhaustive (yet never exhausting) look at Jaws through the ages."

Andre Manseau (Reviewer for JoBlo.com / Arrow in the Head)

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"Brimming with information, The Shark is Still Working is the ultimate companion piece to any Jaws' lover's collection. I'm far more interested in the film now than I ever was before - you'll be shocked at the amount of facts, people and footage you'll find in this one. Sink your teeth into it the next time you're too scared to go in the ocean."

Marc Gilpin ("Sean Brody" in "Jaws 2")

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"There's no question that this documentary is THE detailed account of the filming of Jaws that fans have been dreaming of for years. Typically, most viewers are treated to a 'making of' that rehashes the same small collection of photos or footage over and over again to stretch the tale. In effect, we get a two hour film with really only ten minutes of viewable material. But that is far from the case with The Shark is Still Working! ...The Jaws archives have been deeply exposed in a new and challenging way by the filmmakers, to bring all fans closer to the sets, artisans, actors and Bruce. As a Jaws insider, I felt I knew much of the story. This documentary put my memories to shame. The Shark is Still Working is a template for all documentarians who want to explore the bond between a film and its culture."

Debbie Rochon (Co-Host, Fangoria Radio)

Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"...the most comprehensive 'making of' feature movie I have ever seen. There's not a stingray left unturned in this compelling documentary on the making of Jaws. I have read a lot about the movie over the years and I was astounded at the number of stories that I had never heard before. They need to be heard by all fans of the Jaws phenomenon.The best compliment I can give The Shark is Still Working is upon my finishing this two disk set I immediately popped Jaws in because I simply had to watch it again. The filmmakers have one of the rarest interviews I have ever seen with director Steven Spielberg and his honesty and personal tales about making the ultimate big fish movie were extremely impressive. Jaws changed movie making forever. It invented the idea of a 'summer movie.' This doc superbly tells the story of that cinematic event."

Patton Oswalt (Comedian, Actor, "The King of Queens", "Reno 911", "Ratatouille")

Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"I have bowed my head in shame after watching this documentary. I thought I was a Jaws nerd, but The Shark is Still Working has exposed me as the sniveling, shameless neophyte that I am. I'd write more, but I have to go kill myself."

Michael Simpson (Staff Writer for HollywoodNorthReport.com)

Sun, 20 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"The dedication of these [filmmakers] to Jaws is evident from the range and depth of material they cover and the professional way this documentary is put together ... The Shark is Still Working should be the model for future documentary celebrations of great movies!"

Robert Galluzo (Reviewer for Icons of Fright)

Sat, 12 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"By far the best, most extensive, well put-together and entertaining documentary on a movie of ANY genre ...I'm just in awe in with what these filmmakers have created. This is THE biggest love letter to a movie I've ever seen, and the love, care and time that was put into this is obvious from the start."

Nathan Hanneman (Reviewer for HorrorHound Magazine)

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"Jaws is the best movie ever made, and The Shark is Still Working explains why! With a detailed discussion and presentation of Jaws' effect on pop culture and society as a whole - this documentary is not to be missed! An amazing production/collection of interviews from all major (and not-so-major) players from the film, behind-the-scenes footage we have never seen and an impressive display of fans, news clippings, adverts and memorabilia that will make any horror hound's tail wag with excitement! A must-see!"

Jeffrey Kramer (Producer, Deputy Hendricks in "Jaws", "Jaws 2")

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"The Shark is Still Working is the most definitive, informative and insightful look at Jaws and its impact ...done with love, respect and awe."

Scott Weinberg (Reviewer for FearNet.com)

Wed, 9 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"TSISW is just about the finest movie ever made about one of the finest movies ever made. ...And let's make one thing clear: Just because I call this a "fan-made" documentary, don't mistake my meaning: This is a handsomely-shot, well-edited, and entirely professional production all the way. Damn impressive is what it really is, truth be told. The Shark Is Still Working has earned a spot in my collection right alongside my beloved Jaws DVD ... and that's saying something."

Jan De Bont (Director, "Speed", "Twister", "Meg" / Cinematographer, "Die Hard", "Basic Instinct")

Mon, 7 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"I have seen a lot of "Making of …" movies, but this one really stands out. The enormous amount of work that went into the movie Jaws is equaled if not surpassed by the incredible amount of research, dedication and love for details that went into The Shark Is Still Working. It can't get much better than this."

Bob Burns (Sci-Fi & Monster Movie Historian, Author of "Monster Kid Memories")

Sat, 5 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"[TSISW] is the BEST documentary I've EVER seen about a movie. The quality is incredible and the editing is slick and right on the mark. As an old film editor I can really appreciate the work that you guys have put into this project. I give this a GIGANTIC TWO BIG KONG sized thumbs up. This just has to be released as it is wonderful to behold. ...one of the finest "docs" ever done."

John Murdy (Creative Director for Universal Studios Theme Park, Hollywood)

Tue, 1 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"The Shark is Still Working is by far the best, most in-depth documentary on the legacy and impact of Jaws that has ever been created. It's essential viewing for anyone who loves Jaws or wants to understand what makes a classic movie classic."

Joe Fordham (Associate Editor, Cinefex Magazine)

Tue, 1 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"...a monumental work ...a unique and amazing...document of how a powerful, human adventure story has touched millions of lives and, in some cases, transformed them."

Ryan Stewart (Reviewer for Cinematical.com)

Tue, 1 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"If there's an angle to the Jaws story that isn't examined in this giant, sweeping documentary, I'm at a loss to put a finger on it. ...the film's quality and its attention to detail will no doubt ensure a wide release ...soon."

Ben Chapman ("The Gill Man" - from the Original "Creature from the Black Lagoon")

Tue, 1 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"A very thorough and engaging documentary. It emphasizes the iconic Jaws appeal for Universal Studios as did the iconic Creature from the Black Lagoon released some twenty years before. Also, the film's haunting 2-note musical chords, warning of the impending danger, reminiscent of the signature three-note theme for Creature from the Black Lagoon. [TSISW] was wonderful and I learned a lot about the making of Jaws. Magnificent!!!"

Felix Vasquez (Reviewer for FilmThreat.com)

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"This simply has to be seen by anyone who considers themselves a film fan, period. No stone is left unturned, no person neglected, and it is simply a hell of a good time with a lively energy and facts that even I wasn't aware of. The Shark is Still Working is a fantastic exploration of the movie that started it all."

Marc Kandel (Reviewer for eFilmCritic.com)

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"For Jaws fans great and small, [TSISW] is a must; see the sights, hear the people that made this film the exceptional masterwork that it is, discover new things to love about the film through the eyes of other fans and receive some fine tales on what went on from the cast and crew. ...We can't get enough of Jaws - there's something about that shadow under the blue that makes us crave more. The Shark is Still Working is a meticulous, celebratory examination of a masterpiece and well worth the time."

Mike Smith (Movie Critic for CrazedFanboy.com and The Leavenworth Times)

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"Some classic films … have had documentaries done on their productions. However, … once they come to the part where the film is released, the story is over. With The Shark Is Still Working, the story is just beginning … and this is what makes [it] superior to other 'making of' films. … The makers of TSISW have given Jaws just the right amount of added boost to help sustain the film for at least the next 100 years. … On a scale of zero to four stars, I give The Shark Is Still Working ****."

Susan Backlinie (Chrissie Watkins in "Jaws")

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"The Shark is Still Working was so wonderful! I can't tell you how exciting it was seeing all the rare material...it brought back so many memories for me. The interviews were outstanding... and the pacing was really excellent. The way it flowed made it so fun and satisfying to watch. Don't know how the guys did it, but all their hard work really shows through!"

Nick Nunziata (Creator of CHUD.com/Producer, "Meg", "Jagged Alliance", "Grizzly Park")

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"In many situations, red flags go up when I see projects about seminal films and franchises originating from the world of fandom. What is gained in passion is typically lost in perspective. The Shark is Still Working not only satisfies as a superbly made and comprehensive look at the creation of one of the best movies ever made, but as a genuine love note to the massive world born from Jaws, it manages to rise above fandom into being something richer and more rewarding. I didn't think it was possible to enhance the Jaws experience any more than it had already been over 30 years of frenzied, bestial love for the world of Amity, but the boys behind The Shark is Still Working pulled it off."

Patrick Read Johnson (Producer/Director, "5-25-77", Writer, "Dragonheart")

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"WOW, WOW, WOW! What a GREAT documentary! Truly inspired... So many little touches I loved. Thank you guys so very much for including me. I'm very, very proud to be a part of your film."

Iann Robinson (Journalist for Varla Magazine, The Boston Phoenix, MTV)

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"The Shark is Still Working is just wonderful. The editing is brilliant; the content, unsurpassed. I have read everything on Jaws since I was a kid from The Jaws Log, to the first documentary on laser disc, to old news articles, on and on. I knew I'd really love this documentary but didn't think I'd learn anything new from it ...wow, was I ever wrong!!!"

Roger Kastel (Painter of "Jaws" and "The Empire Strikes Back" Movie Posters)

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"My wife Grace and I loved it … just loved it! I really had no idea how many people had contributed to making Jaws, and watching all the interviews, I felt like I was given the opportunity to meet with them for the first time. The documentary was put together so wonderfully. Getting to see all the Jaws fans and enthusiasts showing their love for the movie was a real kick for me. It was tremendous fun being a part of it! Great job!"

Sean Clark ("Horror's Hallowed Grounds"/"Halloween 25 Years of Terror")

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"Part of my job is being a horror movie know-it-all and when it came to one of my all time favorite films Jaws, I thought I had it covered. Well, I was wrong. I read all the books and had seen all the prior documentaries and The Shark is Still Working taught me things about this classic film that I had never known. Having spent three years working on the Halloween 25 Years of Terror documentary myself, I know the time, effort and work it takes to accomplish a project like this and they certainly outdid themselves."

Shane Salerno (Co-Screenwriter, "Armageddon", "Shaft", "AVP")

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"…A completely fascinating and definitive look at Steven Spielberg's classic film Jaws. This incredible documentary covers every angle you can imagine and many you would never have thought of in a million years. More than thirty years later, Jaws remains a classic film and now there is a classic documentary about how it was created and the impact that it continues to have today."

Greg Nicotero (Special Makeup Effects Supervisor/Creature Designer, KNB EFX Group, Inc.)

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"Finally the definitive Jaws documentary has arrived. To capture the 'awe and mystery' once again is a tall order, but [the creators] have proven that there are even more stories to be told about the making of the movie! ...I can't tell you how much I enjoyed The Shark is Still Working....to watch this documentary and learn even more about the making of such a film is priceless and should be 'required' viewing by fans young and old."

Buz Wallick (DreadCentral.com)

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"No other documentary on Jaws has ever come close to covering all the bases that The Shark is Still Working does. It is easily one of the most extensive and enlightening documentaries about a film ever created. ...The creators'...contagious affection leaks through with the amount of effort and respect they have put into [it]. Watching TSISW made me fall in love with Jaws all over again."

Dick Warlock (Hooper Stunt Double for Cage Sequence & The Shape in "Halloween II")

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"Although I'm usually recognized for my part as Michael Myers in Halloween II, my Jaws experience has always been one of the top highlights of my career. As such, I'm so thrilled to be a part of The Shark is Still Working! Not only was the material fascinating, but the way it was crafted and written is sure to delight even the most casual film enthusiast."

Steve Alten (Best-Selling Author of "Meg" Series)

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"The Shark Is Still Working is the incredible inside story about an event film that changed the motion picture industry. Fascinating in its depth and detail, with never-before-seen footage that leaves no stone unturned...it is to documentaries what Jaws is to movies...an absolute must-own for shark fans of all ages."

Charlie Benante (Drummer for Metal Band "Anthrax")

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"Being a lifelong Jaws Junkie, I've always craved anything having to do with the movie. The moment I heard of The Shark is Still Working, I knew these guys meant business! When I finally got to see it, I was completely glued to the screen ... three glorious bathroom-break-free hours of everything and anything that a Jaws fan like me could ever ask for! You didn't miss a beat guys, thanks."

Eric Vespe ("Quint" at Ain't it Cool News)

Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"These guys made a film any JAWS fan will be fascinated with. Every aspect is covered, anything you could possibly want to know about this movie …The real kicker is the producers of this documentary got a huge amount of never before seen behind the scenes stills and footage. Stuff I've never seen, stuff that hardly anybody has ever seen… these re home movies shot by locals on the island, stills from the crew, stills from God knows who."

Percy Rodrigues (Actor, Voice of "Jaws" Trailers)

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"Watching The Shark is Still Working, I found myself mesmerized and thought 'How the hell did they manage to get all this stuff?' I simply could not believe what I was seeing. These guys put together an absolutely breathtaking documentary. It flowed so well and was such a pleasure to watch. I'm really thrilled to have been a part of it. …Once again, un-bloody-believable!"

Steven Awalt (Editor, Spielbergfilms.com)

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"It is not hyperbole to say The Shark is Still Working is the most important document of a Steven Spielberg film to come out since Laurent Bouzereau's landmark works on Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind back in the late 1990s. [It] is without a doubt one of the most comprehensive and indispensable works ever created to document one of Steven Spielberg's...films...an essential work that belongs in all Jaws fans' DVD libraries."

Kevin Smith (Producer/Director of "Clerks", "Clerks II", "Mallrats", "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back")

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"TSISW is the Jaws doc you didn't know you were waiting for, but are shocked no one's ever done prior. So entirely comprehensive that no other film on the subject need ever be made again. These guys are geniuses."

Joe Alves (Production Designer of "Jaws")

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"I've been involved with many 'making of Jaws' documentaries in the past, but I must say I was truly fascinated with the approach the filmmakers took on this one that sets it apart from the rest. Not only does it cover the production stories of the film - which it does brilliantly - but it travels beyond that, into corners of the Jaws world I've never seen before. I was shocked to see how in-depth the documentary goes in portraying the Jaws fan base and the many ways the film has touched our culture. The Shark is Still Working is the complete expression of the Jaws phenomenon and I am very impressed. Great job, guys!"

Chris Kentis (Writer/Director of "Open Water")

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"The Shark is Still Working did an amazing job, covering pretty much anything and everything imaginable having to do with Jaws, which after three decades is quite an accomplishment. It's truly a movie made for the fans."

Carl Gottlieb (Screenwriter of "Jaws")

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"The title The Shark is Still Working perfectly describes a concept with which I'm familiar - that an iconic film created in a simpler time still enchants, fascinates, and obsesses a global audience. No other project so thoroughly documents, explores, or explains the Jaws mystique, and I've seen (and been in) my share of them. Extensively researched and lovingly made by people who care. Enjoy!"

Roy Scheider (Chief Martin Brody in "Jaws")

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

"There have been many documentaries about Jaws... and then there's The Shark is Still Working. Take it from me...this one is the best!"