Fifty years later, that same thrill is still paying dividends. The Jaws franchise has earned Universal around $800 million across four films, quite a haul considering Spielberg’s original cost only around $12 million to make. And the frenzy continues for publishers, toy makers, theme park operators and tour companies.

Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates '70s and '80s classics, Universal Monsters hit Sin City, and more in this week's theme park news.