It seems that every media outlet since the invention of Gutenberg’s press has done a charticle on the greatest shark films ever made. This, of course, is lazy journalism. Spoiler alert: They all end with Jaws. And while there is plenty to debate among the rest of the best, it leaves out an entire subgenre […]
SharkCon blends education and conservation with fin-laden fun
SharkCon wrapped up its fifth year in Tampa this weekend. Among the highlights of this year’s event, which was held at the Florida State Fairgrounds, included a Jaws-related panel featuring actor Richard Dreyfuss, who played shark biologist Matt Hooper in the seminal piece of cinema, and a Sharknado panel featuring series stars Ian Ziering, Cassie […]
SharkCon returning to Tampa July 14-15
SharkCon, Tampa’s annual convention for shark lovers, is back with more bite than ever. SharkCon 5, which will be held on July 14 and 15 at the Florida State Fairgrounds, will again feature an All-Star offering of shark researchers, biologists and shark-centric celebrities from pop culture. Along with the speakers and panels, SharkCon will also feature […]
Sharknado’s Anthony Ferrante: Franchise’s success due to shark fans
Of all the different species of sharks that Sharknado director Anthony Ferrante has dropped on everyone from David Hasselhoff to Gary Busey, the great white shark remains his favorite. “The great white is what started it all for shark movies,” Ferrante said. “If it wasn’t for Bruce (the legendary shark star of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws) […]
Filming for ‘Sharknado 5’ confirmed
Filming has begun in the fifth installment of the Sharknado film franchise, and this time the cult movie phenomenon will be international, with filming scheduled to occur in five different countries, SyFy Networks announced this week. Ian Ziering will reprise his role as noted aerial shark hunter, Fin Shepherd, and Tara Reid will return as […]