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Movie Review: ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’

WARNING SPOILERS!!! This weekend I stood in a line that almost completely wrapped around the theater to see Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. While I danced with excitement (literally) I looked around to see so many different generations of fans waiting to watch the film. It was heartwarming to see parents and kids, and even grandparents there rocking their dino themed gear. Let’s be honest, there are a few things we all expect from the Jurassic franchise, action, drama, and a whole lot of dinosaurs (the best part in my opinion), but the first part of Fallen Kingdom offered something else, heartbreak. As that island went up in smoke, ash, and lava, it took so many creatures with it. As the boat with those few saved sailed away we witnessed what might the most heartbreaking scene I have seen in a film in years, the island and animals being swallowed up. Just before Claire and Owen snuck onto the boat they

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 1, 2018
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Final ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Trailer Reveals A New Killer

The final trailer has arrived for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and it is intense. Not only do we get a glimpse at some of our favorite dinosaurs from Jurassic World, but we see a new beast, and it’s a killer. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom follows Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) on what they think is a noble mission to save the dinosaurs from an impending volcano eruption on Isla Nubar. However, in the process, they uncover a conspiracy that puts the world in danger. Howard, Pratt, and Jeff Goldblum will reprise their roles in Jurassic Park. B.D. Wong will also be returning as Dr. Henry Wu. Daniel Stisen, Toby Jones, Ted Levine, James Cromwell, Geraldine Chaplin, and Rafe Spall co-star. Directed by J.A. Bayona and written by Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom will open in theaters nationwide on June 22, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 18, 2018
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Life Finds A Way And A Theatrical Release Date For ‘Jurassic World 3’

J.A. Bayona’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom will be arriving in theaters this June. Universal is already banking on the sequel to a big success and to prove it, they’ve already set the release date for Jurassic World 3, according to Variety. Emily Carmichael will co-write the script along with Colin Trevorrow and Steven Spielberg will be returning as executive producer. Frank Marshall and Pat Crowley will return to produce. There is no word yet on the cast. It’s important to this franchise that we welcome new creative voices to keep our storytelling fresh and alive,” Trevorrow said. “I’m thrilled with the tension and beauty J.A. has brought to ‘Fallen Kingdom,’ and I know Emily will add another layer of emotion to the concluding chapter of our trilogy.” Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom opens in theaters nationwide on June 22, 2018, followed by Jurassic World 3 on June 11, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 22, 2018
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‘Fallen Kingdom’ Writer Says It Will Be Very Different From ‘Jurassic World’

One of the biggest films that we are looking forward to in 2018 is director J. A. Bayona and writer/producer Colin Trevorrow’ Jurassic World 2: Fallen Kingdom. While some fans took to social media to express their feelings that the new Fallen Kingdom trailer has an extremely similar feeling to Jurassic World. Trevorrow promises that the sequel may have a similar look, the two are very different stories. He has also mentioned that he still intends for Fallen Kingdom to be part of a trilogy. It looks like it is [similar to The Lost World] because they all go to a fog-covered, scary island with dinosaurs on it, but it goes to a very, very different place than anyone expects,” Trevorrow stated during a recent video interview. “Really the heart and soul of the movie, the turn of the story, is not what we’ve shown in this trailer. It’s very much not like The Lost World.” In the film, “it’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 31, 2017
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Original Jurassic Park Cast Member Returning For JURASSIC WORLD 2

It’s always nice when an original cast member returns to franchise even after several sequels have been made. THR is reporting that Jeff Glodblum is returning to the world of dinosaurs. The actor first appeared in 1993’s Jurassic Park as know-it-all mathematician Dr. Ian Malcolm, then returned in The Lost World: Jurassic Park. Now, he’s back to co-star in Jurassic World 2. Blum will join returning actors Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and B.D. Wong, who co-starred with Goldblum in the original. “Rexy”, the T-Rex from Jurassic Park, will also be rejoining the cast. Toby Jones, Ted Levine, Justice Smith, Rafe Spall, Daniella Pineda, and James Cromwell co-star. J.A. Bayona (A Monster Calls) is in the director’s chair for the mainly practical effects film. Colin Trevorrow, who directed the previous film, wrote the script along with Derek Connolly. Frank Marshall, Belén Atienza, and Pat Crowley will produce. Steven Spielberg and Trevorrow will executive produce. Jurassic World 2 will open in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 25, 2017
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A New Dinosaur Is Coming To JURASSIC WORLD 2

Jurassic World 2 is now filming in London. Later filming will follow in Hawaii. Producer Frank Marshall reported via Twitter that the filming has now reached the half way mark. With the announcement, he included a new behind-the-scenes photo from the set (below). At first it simply looks like producers chairs in the image, but if you pay close attention to the background you will see what appears to be at least one new dino that will appear in Jurassic World 2. As for what kind of dinosaur is in the image, the people over at the fan site Jurassic Outpost speculate that is could be a Metriacanthosaurus, one of the species listed on the embryo storage container in Jurassic Park. If you zoom in you will also see a reflection on the glass in the bottom left corner and it appears to be a T-Rex. We reported earlier this month that the original T-Rex, named Rexy by fans, will

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 22, 2017
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From Executive Producer J.A. Bayona Comes MARROWBONE

Sergio G. Sanchez, writer of The Orphanage, is making his directorial debut with Marrowbone, starring Anya Taylor-Joy (The Witch), which is already being hailed as one of the best genre films of 2017. The psychological thriller centers on a young man and his four siblings, who have kept secret the death of their mother in order to stay together, are plagued by a sinister presence in the sprawling manor in which they live. Mia Goth, Charlie Heaton, George Mackey, Kyle Soller, Robert Nairne, Matthew Stagg, Nicola Harrison, and Laura Brook co-star alongside Joy. J.A. Bayona (Jurassic World 2) serves as executive producer. Marrowbone will be released in Spain on October 27, 2017, from Universal Studios. A US release date has yet to be announced.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 20, 2017
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Huge Star Returning For JURASSIC WORLD 2 (And I Do Mean Huge)

There are certain movie characters that are hard to forget, even when they are not human. Everyone who has seen 1993’s Jurassic Park remembers the film’s star, no not Sam Neill, though he was fantastic as Grant. I’m talking about a character larger than life, the Tyrannosaurus Rex aka “Rexy”. Let’s face it, she’s a huge star. And she will be returning for Jurassic World 2 to go head to head with a genetically created beast. After being asked about Rexy by a fan, producer Colin Trevorrow confirmed that she will be back. This time taking her orders from director J.A. Bayona. Trevorrow penned the script for part two with his writing partner Derek Connolly. In Jurassic World 2, the adventures at the Jurassic World resort and theme park continue as the government has trained dinosaurs to carry weapons and use them for battle purposes. We got our first look at trained dinos in battle in Jurassic World and we

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 6, 2017
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Fresh Meat – Jurassic World 2 Casting News

It won’t be long before dinosaurs are roaming the earth again in ‘Jurassic World 2’, set to begin within the next two weeks and it promises to bigger, badder, and scarier than its predecessors. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard be returning for the sequel. Our question of if we would see B.D. Wong would also return seems to have been answered thanks to an Instagram post tagged at Pinewood Studios where some scenes will be filmed, it does appear that B.D. Wong will indeed be returning as Dr. Henry Wu, the scientist that created the killer Indominus rex in ‘Jurassic World’. ‘The Green Mile’ actor James Cromwell has joined the cast that already includes Pratt, Howard, Wong, Toby Jones, Justice Smith, Ted Levine, Daniella Pineda, and Rafe Spall. At the moment the plot and who the new cast members will play are being kept quiet under the watch of director J.A. Bayona. Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly teamed up

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 18, 2017
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‘Originals’ Actress Joins ‘Jurassic World 2’

‘The Originals’ actress Daniella Pineda (pictured below) has joined the cast of ‘Jurassic World 2’, THR reports. ‘The Originals’ actress will star alongside Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt, Justice Smith, Rafe Spall and Toby Jones. J. A. Bayona is in the director’s chair for the action-filled dino film co-written by Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly. Steven Spielberg will be serving as executive producer for the film that will connect ‘Jurassic World’ to ‘Jurassic Park’. ‘Jurassic World’ opens for business on June 22, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2017

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Movie Review: ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’

WARNING SPOILERS!!! This weekend I stood in a line that almost completely wrapped around the theater to see Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. While I danced with excitement (literally) I looked around to see so many different generations of fans waiting to watch the film. It was heartwarming to see parents and kids, and even grandparents there rocking their dino themed gear. Let’s be honest, there are a few things we all expect from the Jurassic franchise, action, drama, and a whole lot of dinosaurs (the best part in my opinion), but the first part of Fallen Kingdom offered something else, heartbreak. As that island went up in smoke, ash, and lava, it took so many creatures with it. As the boat with those few saved sailed away we witnessed what might the most heartbreaking scene I have seen in a film in years, the island and animals being swallowed up. Just before Claire and Owen snuck onto the boat they

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 1, 2018
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Final ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Trailer Reveals A New Killer

The final trailer has arrived for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and it is intense. Not only do we get a glimpse at some of our favorite dinosaurs from Jurassic World, but we see a new beast, and it’s a killer. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom follows Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) on what they think is a noble mission to save the dinosaurs from an impending volcano eruption on Isla Nubar. However, in the process, they uncover a conspiracy that puts the world in danger. Howard, Pratt, and Jeff Goldblum will reprise their roles in Jurassic Park. B.D. Wong will also be returning as Dr. Henry Wu. Daniel Stisen, Toby Jones, Ted Levine, James Cromwell, Geraldine Chaplin, and Rafe Spall co-star. Directed by J.A. Bayona and written by Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom will open in theaters nationwide on June 22, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 18, 2018
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Life Finds A Way And A Theatrical Release Date For ‘Jurassic World 3’

J.A. Bayona’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom will be arriving in theaters this June. Universal is already banking on the sequel to a big success and to prove it, they’ve already set the release date for Jurassic World 3, according to Variety. Emily Carmichael will co-write the script along with Colin Trevorrow and Steven Spielberg will be returning as executive producer. Frank Marshall and Pat Crowley will return to produce. There is no word yet on the cast. It’s important to this franchise that we welcome new creative voices to keep our storytelling fresh and alive,” Trevorrow said. “I’m thrilled with the tension and beauty J.A. has brought to ‘Fallen Kingdom,’ and I know Emily will add another layer of emotion to the concluding chapter of our trilogy.” Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom opens in theaters nationwide on June 22, 2018, followed by Jurassic World 3 on June 11, 2021.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 22, 2018
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‘Fallen Kingdom’ Writer Says It Will Be Very Different From ‘Jurassic World’

One of the biggest films that we are looking forward to in 2018 is director J. A. Bayona and writer/producer Colin Trevorrow’ Jurassic World 2: Fallen Kingdom. While some fans took to social media to express their feelings that the new Fallen Kingdom trailer has an extremely similar feeling to Jurassic World. Trevorrow promises that the sequel may have a similar look, the two are very different stories. He has also mentioned that he still intends for Fallen Kingdom to be part of a trilogy. It looks like it is [similar to The Lost World] because they all go to a fog-covered, scary island with dinosaurs on it, but it goes to a very, very different place than anyone expects,” Trevorrow stated during a recent video interview. “Really the heart and soul of the movie, the turn of the story, is not what we’ve shown in this trailer. It’s very much not like The Lost World.” In the film, “it’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 31, 2017
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Original Jurassic Park Cast Member Returning For JURASSIC WORLD 2

It’s always nice when an original cast member returns to franchise even after several sequels have been made. THR is reporting that Jeff Glodblum is returning to the world of dinosaurs. The actor first appeared in 1993’s Jurassic Park as know-it-all mathematician Dr. Ian Malcolm, then returned in The Lost World: Jurassic Park. Now, he’s back to co-star in Jurassic World 2. Blum will join returning actors Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and B.D. Wong, who co-starred with Goldblum in the original. “Rexy”, the T-Rex from Jurassic Park, will also be rejoining the cast. Toby Jones, Ted Levine, Justice Smith, Rafe Spall, Daniella Pineda, and James Cromwell co-star. J.A. Bayona (A Monster Calls) is in the director’s chair for the mainly practical effects film. Colin Trevorrow, who directed the previous film, wrote the script along with Derek Connolly. Frank Marshall, Belén Atienza, and Pat Crowley will produce. Steven Spielberg and Trevorrow will executive produce. Jurassic World 2 will open in

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 25, 2017
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A New Dinosaur Is Coming To JURASSIC WORLD 2

Jurassic World 2 is now filming in London. Later filming will follow in Hawaii. Producer Frank Marshall reported via Twitter that the filming has now reached the half way mark. With the announcement, he included a new behind-the-scenes photo from the set (below). At first it simply looks like producers chairs in the image, but if you pay close attention to the background you will see what appears to be at least one new dino that will appear in Jurassic World 2. As for what kind of dinosaur is in the image, the people over at the fan site Jurassic Outpost speculate that is could be a Metriacanthosaurus, one of the species listed on the embryo storage container in Jurassic Park. If you zoom in you will also see a reflection on the glass in the bottom left corner and it appears to be a T-Rex. We reported earlier this month that the original T-Rex, named Rexy by fans, will

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 22, 2017
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From Executive Producer J.A. Bayona Comes MARROWBONE

Sergio G. Sanchez, writer of The Orphanage, is making his directorial debut with Marrowbone, starring Anya Taylor-Joy (The Witch), which is already being hailed as one of the best genre films of 2017. The psychological thriller centers on a young man and his four siblings, who have kept secret the death of their mother in order to stay together, are plagued by a sinister presence in the sprawling manor in which they live. Mia Goth, Charlie Heaton, George Mackey, Kyle Soller, Robert Nairne, Matthew Stagg, Nicola Harrison, and Laura Brook co-star alongside Joy. J.A. Bayona (Jurassic World 2) serves as executive producer. Marrowbone will be released in Spain on October 27, 2017, from Universal Studios. A US release date has yet to be announced.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 20, 2017
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Huge Star Returning For JURASSIC WORLD 2 (And I Do Mean Huge)

There are certain movie characters that are hard to forget, even when they are not human. Everyone who has seen 1993’s Jurassic Park remembers the film’s star, no not Sam Neill, though he was fantastic as Grant. I’m talking about a character larger than life, the Tyrannosaurus Rex aka “Rexy”. Let’s face it, she’s a huge star. And she will be returning for Jurassic World 2 to go head to head with a genetically created beast. After being asked about Rexy by a fan, producer Colin Trevorrow confirmed that she will be back. This time taking her orders from director J.A. Bayona. Trevorrow penned the script for part two with his writing partner Derek Connolly. In Jurassic World 2, the adventures at the Jurassic World resort and theme park continue as the government has trained dinosaurs to carry weapons and use them for battle purposes. We got our first look at trained dinos in battle in Jurassic World and we

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 6, 2017
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Fresh Meat – Jurassic World 2 Casting News

It won’t be long before dinosaurs are roaming the earth again in ‘Jurassic World 2’, set to begin within the next two weeks and it promises to bigger, badder, and scarier than its predecessors. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard be returning for the sequel. Our question of if we would see B.D. Wong would also return seems to have been answered thanks to an Instagram post tagged at Pinewood Studios where some scenes will be filmed, it does appear that B.D. Wong will indeed be returning as Dr. Henry Wu, the scientist that created the killer Indominus rex in ‘Jurassic World’. ‘The Green Mile’ actor James Cromwell has joined the cast that already includes Pratt, Howard, Wong, Toby Jones, Justice Smith, Ted Levine, Daniella Pineda, and Rafe Spall. At the moment the plot and who the new cast members will play are being kept quiet under the watch of director J.A. Bayona. Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly teamed up

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 18, 2017
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‘Originals’ Actress Joins ‘Jurassic World 2’

‘The Originals’ actress Daniella Pineda (pictured below) has joined the cast of ‘Jurassic World 2’, THR reports. ‘The Originals’ actress will star alongside Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt, Justice Smith, Rafe Spall and Toby Jones. J. A. Bayona is in the director’s chair for the action-filled dino film co-written by Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly. Steven Spielberg will be serving as executive producer for the film that will connect ‘Jurassic World’ to ‘Jurassic Park’. ‘Jurassic World’ opens for business on June 22, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2017
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