Recycling Movie Sharks

Bruce, the Discarded Star of "Jaws," Retrieved from Los Angeles Junkyard

Bruce was the name given to the 3 creatures created to play the role of the killer shark in the horror movie "Jaws," but after a post-film stint hanging from his tail at Universal Studios Theme Park, the movie shark was shipped off to parts unknown.

Spurred on by the talk of a 3-D "Jaws" remake, reporter Cory Turner set out to find the discarded movie shark. After telephoning several Los Angeles area junkyards, Turner located Bruce a short distance from Universal in Sun Valley, California.

3D Movie Remakes
The talk of a 3-D 'Jaws' remake presents opportunities for innovation in the film industry.
Movie Memorabilia Collecting
The interest in finding and collecting iconic movie props like Bruce the discarded 'Jaws' shark creates opportunities for innovation in the collectibles industry.
Sustainable Film Production
The discovery of Bruce in a junkyard highlights the need for more sustainable practices in the film industry, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation.

Who This Affects Most

Film
The search for Bruce the discarded 'Jaws' shark demonstrates potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the film industry.
Entertainment
The demand for iconic movie props like Bruce presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the entertainment industry, especially for collectors and theme parks.
Junkyards
The discovery of Bruce in a junkyard highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the junkyard industry, including repurposing and selling valuable items.
SCORE
4.9 out of 10
GENDER
90% Men10% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 51%
Activity 88%
Freshness 8%

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