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The Next Jurassic World Film

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Commenting on the Critics with Simon Columb…Matt Singer writes for Screencrush about a new trend, whereby reboots ignore prior sequels and explicitly create a follow-up to the original film:“But what Colin Trevorrow (and, by extension, Jurassic World) doesn’t mention is the fact that both movies (The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park III) also […]

Jurassic World shatters worldwide opening weekend record with $511 million haul

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Following on from the news that Jurassic World has debuted in the States with the second-biggest ever opening weekend of $204.6 million, it’s now being reported that the Colin Trevorrow-directed sequel has shattered the global record with an astonishing $511.8 million haul around the globe – making it the first film to ever surpass the […]

Movie Review – Jurassic World (2015)

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Jurassic World, 2015. Directed by Colin Trevorrow. Starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D’Onofrio, Omar Sy, Nick Robinson, Ty Simpkins, Judy Greer, Irrfan Khan, Jake Johnson and B.D. Wong. SYNOPSIS: Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. […]

Jurassic World topples The Avengers for the biggest-ever domestic opening weekend

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Yesterday it was announced that Jurassic World had smashed the record for the biggest ever worldwide opening weekend, pulling in $511 million around the globe, and now with the final numbers being tallied it looks like the Colin Trevorrow-directed dino sequel has also overtaken The Avengers to claim the domestic crown.Initial estimates had put Jurassic […]

Movie Review – Jurassic World (2015)

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Jurassic World, 2015.Directed by Colin Trevorrow. Starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D’Onofrio, Omar Sy, Nick Robinson, Ty Simpkins, Judy Greer, Irrfan Khan, Jake Johnson and B.D. Wong.SYNOPSIS:Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years […]

5 things you didn’t know about the Jurassic Park franchise

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Luke Owen with 5 things you didn’t know about the world of Jurassic Park…With Jurassic World now officially the fastest movie to reach the $1 billion mark (in just thirteen days!), it seems as though the world has gone back to 1993 and dino-mania is running wild once again.To celebrate the success of the movie, […]

Hasbro unveils new Jurassic Park x Transformers mash-up Dilophocon and Autobot JP12

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In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park, Hasbro has revealed the new Jurassic Park x Transformers mash-up Dilophocon and Autobot JP12 pack which sees the Dilophosaurus and Jeep Wrangler Sahara from the 1993 blockbuster become Robots in Disguise. The set is available to pre-order now; check out the promotional images here…Transformers Collaborative Jurassic […]

Chronicle Collectibles’ Dr. Alan Grant and Velociraptor Jurassic Park figure set available for pre-order

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Sideshow and Chronicle Collectibles have released promotional images for the 1:6 scale Dr. Alan Grant and Velociraptor figure set from Steven Spielberg’s 1993 classic Jurassic Park, which is available to pre-order now, priced at $625.00; check it out here…SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Sideshow Collectibles“You stare at him, and he just stares right back. And that’s […]

Iron Studios’ John Hammond Jurassic Park collectible statue revealed

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Iron Studios has revealed its 1:10 scale John Hammond statue which is based on the likeness of Richard Attenborough in Steven Spielberg’s 1993 classic Jurassic Park. The collectible is available to pre-order now from Sideshow, priced at $104.00; take a look at the promotional images here…SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Sideshow CollectiblesSideshow and Iron Studios present the […]

Jurassic World 3 will be a “science thriller” according to director Colin Trevorrow

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The director of Jurassic World 3 has said that the movie will fall into the “science thriller” sub-genre.Colin Trevorrow, who is returning to direct Jurassic World 3 after being the man who sat in the director’s chair for Jurassic World, has commented on how the Jurassic films should be categorised.With Jurassic Word: Fallen Kingdom soon […]