At the moment I want the piece to find its feet without too much outside influence. Ultimately, you have to give Spielberg the credit for getting all these elements on the screen. Follow and find out more about The Shark is Broken on the official Facebook page. Horror Video. Ian Shaw (born 2 June 1962) is a Welsh, multi-award winner jazz vocalist, pianist, record producer, and former stand up comedian. Ian is also the co-writer along with Joseph Nixon. “I do tend to drink when totally bored,” Shaw said in footage from the set in Jaws: The Inside Story. Reply. A lot less than some of the fans! It’s one of the themes of the play  - I find it fascinating and don’t know how much of it was for the film and how much was real. The penultimate episode of the series airs tonight. Ian talks to us about his relationship with his dad, the lasting legacy of Jaws and his play, which he both stars in and has co-written. That’s a great question. Join us for more spooky fun as we chat to actor and writer Ian Shaw about his new play ‘The Shark is Broken’ which debuts in London’s West End after a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe. This was a new development. What’s the reaction been like? When writing the play, Ian took inspiration from first-hand accounts including the book The Jaws Log by the film’s screenwriter Carl Gottlieb. Though his life ended tragically, it is fortunate that Shaw’s biographer is someone who knew him well, professionally and personally. Create New Account. Find out how Fringe production The Shark is Broken explores many memories for the son of actor-writer Robert Shaw. Well, it was the perfect storm. Do you think Robert should have won an Oscar for his performance in JAWS? Fans are generally so generous — they love the movie and they want to keep the magic alive. In terms of his work, I am a huge fan — my favourite things are his work with Pinter, The Hireling, perhaps the less popular things with the public. I have tried to approach it in the way he might have done, honestly but with respect. “Roy does exercises… and Dreyfuss talks, Dreyfuss just talks interminably.” 25. Two years ago Ian Shaw looked in the mirror and saw Quint, the grizzled fisherman from the film Jaws, staring back at him. Robert Shaw's son Ian Shaw recites the USS Indianapolis speech from Jaws. Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water, Quint is back in a unique new staging penned and performed by his real-life son, Ian Shaw. Ian Shaw takes a peek at Bruce the shark on set for JAWS in 1974. Credit Ian Shaw. I love his work with Harold Pinter, my favourite playwright. One night I called out to my Dad to come and save me, which he did. If so can you remember how old you were when you first saw it? I think it would almost certainly  be a mistake! Mar 13, 2020 - Explore Robert Shaw's board "Robert Shaw" on Pinterest. Forgot account? I knew the film was not real, that he hadn’t been eaten — I had met Bruce! The darkest moment in ‘Jaws’ had nothing to do with *that* shark 'Eleven hundred men went into the water. But I love JAWS of course. Robert Shaw liked to drink. Talking of the outfit, how long did it take you to pull it together and is any of it your dad’s from the film? Contents. I still had my doubts, but when my family read it and approved of it, I felt it should be staged. Yes, it was one of the inspiring elements. It depends. Forty-five years later, Robert Shaw’s monologue about the USS Indianapolis remains the best scene in Jaws… and its director agrees. By buying through the links we may receive a commission for the sale. Yes, the way the speech evolves and the difficulty in getting it perfect is part of the play. In actual fact, he’s playing his dad, playing Quint, for a new play about what went off behind the scenes during the making of Jaws, The Shark Is Broken. Career; The Shark is Broken; Selected filmography; References; External links; Career. Archived. Press J to jump to the feed. He was the commanding officer of the Enola Gay, so he was the one who received the atomic bomb from the USS Indianapolis. Robert Shaw was an Oscar nominated actor, a celebrated author, father of ten children and husband to three wives. By that point, though, Spielberg was done with the franchise. Ian Shaw is taking time out from rehearsals 'onboard' the Orca to talk to The Daily Jaws. He didn’t know who I was, and when I mentioned my father, he looked like Hamlet when he sees the ghost. ... Robert Shaw's son revisits Jaws' stormy shoot in The Shark Is Broken. Shaw's mother, who was born in Piggs Peak, Swaziland, met his father while she was a nurse at a hospital in Truro, Cornwall. The score is mind-blowing. They were filming the blowing up of a dam. His father was an alcoholic and a manic depressive; he committed suicide wh… Very kind and positive. It came back when I discussed it with a writer friend, Jospeh Nixon, who thought it was a story that should be told. The monster concept unifies the audience, and yet the monster is real. Such an incredible communicator of feeling – and very funny too. The play was due to re-open at the Ambassadors Theatre (London) on 11 May 2020, produced by Sonia Friedman, with Ian as Robert Shaw, Demetri Goritsas as Roy Scheider and Liam Murray Scott as Richard D… Yes, many times. When Elizondo asked why Shaw had reservations, Shaw said he'd never heard of the director and didn't like the title, "JAWS." I know every line in the movie, and often do this speech out of the blue just to mess with people. You’ve recently released a rehearsal clip performing as Quint. Here you can find blogs, interviews, events and podcasts about the film, its creation and the people involved behind the scenes. We chat to Ian Shaw, son of Jaws royalty, Robert Shaw, about stepping into the boots of his old man’s most famous role, Quint. JAWS never seems to go away. Credit Ian Shaw. Live from the Edinburgh Festivals : Ian Shaw, son of actor Robert Shaw, discusses his play, The Shark is Broken, based on Jaws. Quint is always a firm favourite in The Daily Jaws polls, what do you think his appeal is? The actor’s son, Ian Shaw – who was due to appear in his play about the making of Jaws called The Shark is Broken, now on pause because of the … Ian speaks out about the inspiration behind his show, in addition to working with Mark Rylance, coping with a mechanical shark which refused to bite and whether his dad should have won an Oscar as Quint. We are casting Dreyfuss at the moment. So they tend to respond very supportively. And ACTION!” It was the travelling I remember; Spain, Mexico, America, the Carribean. So I sketched out some ideas for a play. The fact that they had problems with the shark made Spielberg more creative in building tension — almost like one of his heroes, Hitchcock. I remember waking up in a house in Los Angeles in the 70s, terrified that my bed was floating in shark-infested water, and that I needed my Dad to comfort me. This week the queens are paired off and have to make each other over. How did JAWS affect you when you first saw it? Rolling! But there are so many lovely touches, it’s hard to say. Multi-award winner as best jazz vocalist - BBC Jazz Awards 2007 and 2004 and Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2018, alongside nominations from the Jazz FM Awards 2013 and Downbeat Magazine 2017 - Ian Shaw has amassed a number of highly acclaimed internationally released albums and is a popular performer both in the UK and the US. This article is more than 1 year old. Ross Williams, Skipper of The Daily Jaws, who will be interviewing Ian, said: "We were big supporters of The Shark Is Broken when it was starting out, and were one of … A lot has been written about the friction between your dad and Dreyfuss, what’s your take on it? Jaws is my most watched movie, over 400 times easy by now. Close. Email . That's awesome. That’s a tough question. The Shark Is Broken Starring Ian Shaw, son of Robert Shaw who played Quint in the Steven Spielberg 1975 classic has bagged itself a West End run. I have a more peaceful understanding of him from having researched it. Word lid van Facebook om met Ian Shaw en anderen in contact te komen. The Caretaker (1963) and The Birthday Party (1968) are wonderful. And he also managed to avoid sentiment, which was an Achilles Heel for him in subsequent movies, I think. Did you get to meet Spielberg and mention your dad? Bob's Shop. His portrayal of Henry VIII in A Man For All Seasons (1966) is quite superb. The play, directed by Guy Masterson, was the hit of the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe, selling out its run and receiving glowing reviews, several saying, 'They're going to need a bigger theatre.' Ian Shaw’s transformation into his Father is phenomenal. But the real fear of sharks and water was augmented by the power of the movie. I hope they like it if they see it though, I have enormous respect for their fathers. 183 aanbiedingen in januari - Koop en verkoop jaws dvd eenvoudig op Marktplaats Lokale aanbiedingen - Ga ervoor! Can you tell us a little about the actors portraying them? It was terrifying. The Daily Jaws: A Jaws Fanbase & Community, https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/the-shark-is-broken, Resurrecting Quint: Robert Shaw’s son on bringing the Jaws legend back to life, https://www.facebook.com/edinburghfestivaltheatre. I went to Shepperton Studios while they were filming Force Ten From Navarone, and out of the blue there was a large explosion and dust settling everywhere. I imagined that sharks were swimming around my bed in the dark. Posted by 1 year ago. The Shark is Broken is postponed at the Ambassadors Theatre. But the film has a lot more besides — so many elements that click. View the profiles of professionals named "Ian Shaw" on LinkedIn. Quiet on set! Ian was 9 when Robert died. Joe's Shop . Then it was back to glacial tedium. Robert Shaw as Jaws’ Quint: 8 Facts. I went on several sets – which are the most boring places on earth most of the time. Or I sing the song, "Farewell and adieu to ye fair Spanish ladies." 5 aanbiedingen in februari - Koop en verkoop jaws 4k eenvoudig op Marktplaats Lokale aanbiedingen - Ga ervoor! The wonderful food. It seems right for the theatre. That would be quite something, wouldn’t it? You can support The Daily Jaws by donating via PayPal. Posted on April 29, 2020 by Christopher Ripley. Bijna elke scene is tergend spannend, zelfs als de haai niet in beeld is brengt de magistrale muziek van Williams de film wel spannend. No. Ian Shaw as JAWS Quint in The Shark is Broken Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water, Quint is back in a unique new staging penned and performed by his real-life son, Ian Shaw. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Why do you think that is? Ian Shaw is a Welsh jazz singer, record producer, and former stand up comedian. So we wrote it together. So I suppose the idea was percolating in my mind for decades. Book online at assemblyfestival.com or call the Box Office on 0131 623 3030. Ian Shaw was born on December 18, 1969. . I don’t know how I would feel about that. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon. A year ago I had a moustache for another role I was playing, and I suddenly realised I looked like Quint. Taking audiences behind-the-scenes of the iconic blockbuster Jaws, this is the 2 nd production that SFP has announced at the Ambassadors Theatre this year. But the production was fraught with problems on set and off, and is now the basis of a new show, The Shark is Broken, opening on the Edinburgh Fringe from 2nd August. Robert famously rewrote his Indianapolis speech. I feel like I’m in control of the tone. Did your dad get to keep any souvenirs from the film? The internet is a wonderful thing, I guess it took a month to source the costume - none of the costume is my Dad’s. He is an actor, known for Johnny English Reborn (2011), ... Born: December 18, 1969 ... 21 June 2020 | MovieWeb Jaws 45th Anniversary Tribute Video: Robert Shaw's Son Introduces Fan-Made Remake. I shoved it in a drawer, thinking it was too crazy to do actually do. After studying American Studies at Sussex University, Shaw trained as an actor at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. He’s a classic character, scary, funny, unreasonable, macho, crazy, obsessed. Were you too young to see Jaws upon release? Watch: Jaws WeMake Created in May 2015, The Daily Jaws has grown from being a small passion project to THE online resource for Jaws fans to learn more about the film. Ian Shaw presents a special fan-made remake of Jaws for the 45th anniversary of the Steven Spielberg classic. Jaws (Engels voor kaken, Nederlandse titel: De zomer van de witte haai) is een Amerikaanse film uit 1975 naar het gelijknamige boek van Peter Benchley.De film werd geregisseerd door Steven Spielberg en won drie Oscars.Onder meer Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss en Lorraine Gary speelden in de film.. In actual fact, he’s playing his dad, playing Quint, for a new play about what went off behind the scenes during the making of Jaws, The Shark Is Broken. I can see the resemblance myself of course. I was in fact in War Horse in London’s West End, not the movie. He battled James Bond in From Russia With Love and a great white shark in Jaws. What are your memories of your father’s career and how did his work influence yours? Indeed, the actor, author and playwright liked to drink a lot.And it often led to some disastrous consequences. For much of the filming of JAWS the mechanical shark was broken, and the three stars, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider, found themselves quartered on the Orca – the famously small shark-hunting boat — for hours on end awaiting their scenes. See more of The Daily Jaws on Facebook. I love the Spanish ladies exchange with Hooper. Ian has been hosting The Ronnie Scott’s Radio Show since 2012, bringing his knowledgeable, witty and engaging style to the show. We were mostly shielded from the fame aspect. 316 men come out, the sharks took the rest...' By James Clark February 05, 2021 His paternal grandfather was Scottish, from Argyll. Have you reached out to its author (and Jaws co-screenwriter) Carl Gottlieb or Spielberg himself? No, strangely not. I know I can…. The classic Steven Spielberg thriller ushered in the summer movie season way back on June 20, 1975. See a recent post on Tumblr from @egypt-museum about ian-shaw. You are around the same age when your dad played Quint, do you think preparing for it brought you closer to him as both a son and actor? I was used to the idea of him performing. Jaws 45th Anniversary Tribute Video: Robert Shaw's Son Introduces Fan-Made Remake. A devoted family man who raised 10 children, Robert Shaw's legacy will live forever, not just through his films and books but through his family. I am about my father’s age when he played Quint, so this has to be the time to do it! He was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his role as Henry VIII in the drama film A Man for All Seasons (1966). Ian Shaw. He always said that he had to re-write a lot of what he was given, but I think he was a little prone to exaggeration as well! Robert Archibald Shaw was born on August 9, 1927, in Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, the eldest son of Doreen Nora (Avery), a nurse, and Thomas Archibald Shaw, a doctor. They are quite boring places. By Legacy Staff October 7, 2015. Impossible to answer that! I don’t know how his work has influenced me — I have absorbed bits of it in the same way I have absorbed bits of other wonderful actors I have seen. In 1994 I auditioned for Dreyfuss - he was directing Hamlet at the Birmingham Old Rep. Shaw had long been told that he looked like his 289. Of course, after Jaws went on to make a boatload of money, the inevitable sequel talk came into play. Would you ever take it on tour to Martha’s Vineyard? Was it ever tempting to approach Roy Scheider’s son and Richard Dreyfuss’ son - both actors - to be a part of it? Jaws was de eerste echte blockbuster (het woord blockbuster bestond pas toen Jaws uitkwam), en een meesterwerk van Spielberg. A gentle but pithy glance at the ever-changing world, covering showbiz, London living, incident and memoir – it's as close-up to Shaw as you'll get during these strange times. As a successful author, did he often contribute to scripts? 3. Ian Shaw is lid van Facebook. However I couldn’t always seperate fact and fiction. A while later, I mentioned it to a writer friend, Joseph Nixon, and he thought it had legs and could be something a lot of people would find entertaining. Behind the scenes plays like Frost Vs Nixon have ended up transferring to the big screen (or Netflix or Amazon) is that the hope for The Shark Is Broken? 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How do the stage Brody and Hooper match up? 52.3k members in the sharks community. Have you done it in the mirror dressed as Quint? Not so much the mirror, but I have filmed myself in order to see if it works. We are also crowdfunding the project if people feel they can help in that way - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/the-shark-is-broken, or go to the facebook page for more info - https://www.facebook.com/edinburghfestivaltheatre, If we can raise enough funds the play will be on at the Assembly Festival - https://www.assemblyfestival.com, Did you enjoy this blog? My kids will have to wait longer. Copyright © 2020 Entertainment Focus Too young really! But my drama teacher (Michael Walsh) at school was actually the inspiring factor. He has been cited, along with Mark Murphy and Kurt Elling, as … He won rave reviews for his performance as Henry VIII in A Man for All Seasons and was the memorable foil for Redford and Newman in The Sting. Well, first of all I hope that they will come to see the play. We are interviewing #IanShaw live on The Daily #Jaws Instagram page on Wednesday 4 March at 9pm (GMT). The most famous behind the scenes insight into the making of Jaws is The Jaws Log, have you read it? Robert Shaw was an Oscar nominated actor, a celebrated author, father of ten children and husband to three wives. Tickets cost £10. Have you seen the recently announced Funko Pop version of Quint, what do you think of it? They certainly improved the script of Jaws, eating dinner with Spielberg and reworking things while the shark was broken. We’re filming! I met Steven at the Golden Globes once. I remember huge cables snaking all over the floor. I think he should have won a Best Supporting Actor, perhaps. He won rave reviews for his performance as Henry VIII in A Man for All Seasons and was the memorable foil for Redford and Newman in The Sting. In repertory with The Shark is Broken, we are also presenting a reworking of our award nominated five-star show, New York Stories (Broadway Baby Best In (Brighton) Festival) by Damon Runyon, featuring further tales of the well-loved characters from Guys and Dolls. (Image: Hulton Archive) Read More Related Articles. Robert Shaw and a young Ian Shaw. Ian Shaw plays Robert Shaw/Quint. His management & bookings are handled by Charlotte Keech * Not to be confused with Engineer\Producer Ian Shaw For the Engineer & Producer associated to Warmfuzz please use Ian Shaw For the classical organist please use Ian Shaw (3) Jaws is celebrating its 45th Anniversary this weekend. Speed! See more ideas about robert shaw, robert, jaws movie. Both you and your dad have been in Spielberg films, you were in War Horse. Not my kind of thing, but I can appreciate some fans love that stuff. If the right script came along would you play Quint in a Jaws prequel? Ian Shaw, the son of legendary actor Robert Shaw who became a household name thanks to his iconic portrayal of gruff sea shepherd Quint, has taken to the stage to offer fans a welcome glimpse of the inner workings and behind-the-scenes relationships that help forge the undoubted onscreen chemistry between three very different but equally charismatic leading men. Watch Ian Shaw’s extraordinary rehearsal as Quint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnwuQNsDlMk, Katja Herbers is terrific in this otherwise blunt and bloodless social media satire. Robert Archibald Shaw (9 August 1927 – 28 August 1978) was an English actor and writer, remembered for his roles in From Russia with Love (1963), A Man for All Seasons (1966), The Sting (1973), the original The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974), Black Sunday (1977), The Deep (1977) and Jaws (1975), where he played the shark hunter Quint. by Legacy Staff October 7, 2015. Robert Archibald Shaw (9 August 1927 – 28 August 1978) was an English actor, novelist, and playwright. Photo by Nick Driftwood. Many years ago I read Carl Gottlieb’s wonderful book The Jaws Log, and it occurred to me that there was an interesting story behind the scenes of one of cinema’s most legendary movies. There are 40+ professionals named "Ian Shaw", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Discover more posts about ian-shaw. Written by Jaws star Robert Shaw’s son Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, The Shark is Broken sees three Jaws cast members as they're stuck... Read More. Legacy. There’s good reason to be skeptical. I then read a drinking diary my father kept, which I found painful and brave. Not Now. We chat to Ian Shaw, son of Jaws royalty, Robert Shaw, about stepping into the boots of his old man’s most famous role, Quint. Have you a favourite moment of your dad’s within the film? Robert Shaw: Jaws, Deoch agus Deora. Sonia Friedman Productions has announced that Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon‘s brilliantly funny and deeply moving new play, THE SHARK IS BROKEN, will now transfer to the Ambassadors Theatre in London’s West End for a Strictly Limited run from 11th May to 18th July 2020, following a smash hit, sell-out premiere at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. What do you think your father would make of what you’re doing? Entertainment Focus is a trading name of Piñata Media Limited (Reg no: 08435639) Did you ever get to visit your dad on any film sets? Pyramids of Fresca cans. To get the latest news, reviews, interviews, new show alerts and ticket offers, sign up to our weekly newsletter. The play is co-written by Ian Shaw—son of Jaws actor Robert Shaw—who stars as his father. But you know, he was just being charming, and it would only detract from a masterpiece. Shaw has a draft Jaws one-sheet, that clearly shows he is the main star of the movie. Writer Ian Shaw revisits the hilarious behind-the-scenes drama of one of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters and takes the role of his father, Robert Shaw, 45 years after visiting him on set. Sound? I did visit the set, but I don’t remember meeting them at the time. Award-winning jazz singer Ian Shaw is also an accomplished radio presenter. I saw it when I was very young - not sure what age, but before my Dad died, aged eight or under! Shaw is the co-author, with Joseph Nixon, of The Shark is Broken, a play about the making of Jaws in which he plays his father. Episode #12 – JAWS Actor Robert Shaw with Actor and Son Ian Shaw. Ian Shaw plays his actor father in West End play about the troubled production of Spielberg’s first blockbuster . T wo years ago Ian Shaw looked in the mirror and saw Quint, the grizzled fisherman from the film Jaws, staring back at him.This was a new development. And then all of a sudden something happens. Meanwhile, the actors were able to work together to create completely believable relationships. My father was Robert Shaw (Jaws) and my mother was Mary Ure (Where Eagles Dare). If you visited the Jaws set, did you ever get to meet Dreyfuss or Scheider? Ian Shaw, whose father Robert portrayed Quint in “Jaws,” has written a play, based on stories his father told him about the production, entitled “The Shark is Broken.” Like his parents (his mother was the brilliant actress Mary Ure), Shaw is an accomplished actor with many film and television credits to his name. And just very occasionally, the calls of “Quiet please! But when I talk to people they point out the resemblance. Robert Shaw's son revisits Jaws' stormy shoot in The Shark Is Broken. The larger-than-life actor-writer Robert Shaw is perhaps best remembered for his remarkable performance as shark hunter Quint in JAWS – the movie which defined the summer blockbuster and launched the career of director Steven Speilberg. So I sketched out some ideas - there were some subjects that interested me, particularly alcoholism, art vs commercialism, ego vs teamwork, boredom, neurosis. Duncan Henderson is playing Roy Scheider - it’s not an exact match, but close enough, and he’s a gifted actor. It’s funny, interesting and moving - or so people who have read it have told me. Shaw is the co-author, with Joseph Nixon, of The Shark is Broken, a play about the making of Jaws in which he plays his father. 28 January 2019 | TVfanatic Counterpart Season 2 Episode 7 Review: No Strings Attached. I am in fact slightly older.