Category: Events

Jurassic Outpost at PAX Australia 2024 – A Dino-Filled Weekend!

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Last Friday, October 11th, we had the incredible opportunity to host a Jurassic Outpost Community Meet-Up at PAX Australia 2024 – the ultimate event for gamers and pop culture enthusiasts. For those unfamiliar, PAX is a massive gaming convention held annually, bringing together gamers, developers, and fans from around the world for a weekend full of games, panels, and unforgettable experiences.

Our Jurassic Outpost Meet-Up was a dino-lover’s dream come true! We decked out the space with Dino inflatables, handed out limited edition Jurassic Outpost stickers, and played iconic Jurassic music to set the scene. But the real highlight? Meeting all of you, our fellow Jurassic fans, who came together to celebrate the franchise we love.

Throughout the event, we gave fans the chance to voice their thoughts on the current state of the Jurassic franchise—what they love, what they hope for, and what they’d like to see improve. The passion and insights shared by the community were amazing! We also had some incredible cosplayers join in, snapping photos with our Dino inflatables, making it a fantastic time for everyone involved.

After the meet-up, our very own host Jayden (aka NJayrassic) took part in a 3v3 gaming trivia panel for charity, hosted by GenerOzity. Jayden nailed all of the Jurassic questions (no surprise there!) and even showed off his impressive Velociraptor sounds, adding an extra dose of fun to the event.

We want to extend a massive thank you to PAX Australia for letting us host the Jurassic Outpost Community Meet-Up, and to all of the fans who came out to support us. The love and dedication from this community means everything, and we can’t wait to do more events like this in the future!

For The Fans, By The Fans 🦖🦕

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Season Two Trailer Debuts at SDCC and Reveals Release Date

Posted on by Caleb Burnett

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory took San Diego Comic-Con 2024 by storm! During a large panel featuring showrunners, writers, and the entire cast of the show, an October 17th release date was revealed for the upcoming second season along with the first poster, teaser trailer, and new images from the first episode. Check out the new trailer and more info below, and follow DreamWorksTV for a recap of the entire panel!

Photos from the “Inside Jurassic World: Chaos Theory” panel at San Diego Comic Con 2024

The poster above debuted during the panel along with this logline:

“With the Nublar Five stowed away on a dinosaur-filled cargo ship headed to parts unknown, their mission to find who is after them sets them on a collision course with the mysterious Broker. Unaware that Brooklynn is alive, the discovery of her whereabouts will call into question everything they thought they knew about each other.”

It sounds as if the suspense, mystery, and great characters will continue to shine in season two of Chaos Theory. In these new images from the first episode of season 2, the dark, horror atmosphere that is present at the beginning of the new season is on full display. The first image shows us Darius on the dinosaur transport ship standing across from a gallimimus, while the second shows him hiding from a Majungasaurus behind a crate of cabbages, using his phone to distract or take a video of the dinosaur.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory season two is looking great so far. We are so excited by these new images and the teaser trailer, and can’t wait for October 17th! Stay tuned to Jurassic Outpost for the latest on season 2, and don’t miss our full breakdown of the trailer below:

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Series Details:

Season 2 Release Date: October 17
Episodes: 10 (22 min)


Voice Actors: Paul-Mikél Williams as “Darius,” Sean Giambrone as “Ben,” Darren Barnet as “Kenji,” Raini Rodriguez as “Sammy,” Kausar Mohammed as “Yasmina,” Kiersten Kelly as “Brooklynn”


Executive Producers: Steven Spielberg, Colin Trevorrow, Frank Marshall
Executive Producers & Showrunners: Scott Kreamer, Aaron Hammersley
Supervising Producer: Zesung Kang
Animation Studio: DreamWorks Animation

Everything Jurassic at San Diego Comic-Con 2024

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San Diego Comic-Con 2024 is coming up this weekend, July 25-28, 2024! There will be plenty of Jurassic at the con with Mattel and Jurassic World: Chaos Theory making major appearances and plenty of Jurassic-related creators and merchandise present. Jurassic Outpost will be on-site and have you covered on all things Jurassic! Read on for details on all of the Jurassic-related panels and appearances at SDCC 2024:

Camp Cretaceous and Why We Love Dinosaurs

Sunday July 28, 2024 11:30am – 12:30pm PDT Room 29CD

The Jurassic Park/World franchises have fascinated audiences and have inspired a whole generation of dinosaur lovers and paleontologists. Gabriel-Philip Santos and Michelle Barboza-Ramirez, hosts of the PBS digital series PBS Eons and co-founders of Cosplay for Science, invite a group of experts to break down the dino-DNA of the dinosaurs seen in the latest chapter of the Jurassic World franchise, Chaos Theory, and explore exactly what it is about these “terrible lizards” that continues to capture audiences of all ages. Featuring Dr. Stuart Sumida (paleontologist, Camp Cretaceous technical consultant), Randy Flores (geochemist, UCLA), Dr. Hank Woolley (paleontologist, Dinosaur Institute, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County), Dr. Lisa Lundgren (education researcher, Utah State University), and Tony Turner (educator, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County).

Inside Jurassic World: Chaos Theory

Sunday July 28, 2024 3:00pm – 4:00pm PDT Room 6DE

Set six years after the events at Camp Cretaceous, members of “The Nublar Six” are struggling to find their footing off the islands, navigating a world now filled with dinosaurs and people who want to hurt them. From DreamWorks Animation, Universal Pictures, and Amblin Entertainment, executive producers Scott Kreamer and Aaron Hammersley along with series cast members offer an inside look at the hit Netflix series Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, and what’s in store for season 2.

Fans in attendance will also get to see the first episode of season 2 of Chaos Theory early and will receive an exclusive poster.

Mattel Jurassic Design Panel – “From the Aisle to the Isle”

Friday July 26, 2024 12:15pm – 1:15pm PDT Mattel Booth #3029 Hall D

Mattel’s yearly showcase of upcoming Jurassic Park & Jurassic World toys and the design process that goes into creating them.

Spotlight on the Fantastic (Comics) Worlds of William Stout – Artist Panel

Friday July 26, 2024 3:00pm – 4:00pm PDT Room 29AB

William Stout has attended every single Comic-Con. His massive book Fantastic Worlds covers his 50 years as a professional artist. This talk will mostly be about his work in comics and the comics giants he has worked with. It’s a selected preview of his three-volume box set on all of his comics work coming soon from Flesk Publications. Bill will also give fans a sneak peek at his two forthcoming Flesk books on his two decks of playing card art, each boasting 56 new painted images.

William Stout worked on the canceled Escape From Jurassic Park animated series, and will also be in Artist Alley for merchandise sales and signings.

Spotlight on Liz Climo – Artist Panel hosted by See Jurassic Right‘s Steven Ray Morris

Thursday July 25, 2024 11:00am – 12:00pm PDT Room 32AB

Liz Climo (creator of The Little World of Liz Climo and international bestselling author and illustrator) and popular podcast host Steven Ray Morris (See Jurassic Right, Keanan and Lakin Give You Déjà Vu, My Favorite Murder) discuss the past 20 years of her career, from her work on The Simpsons to her shift into webcomics, and her last ten years in publishing.

Follow along on Jurassic Outpost for all Jurassic updates from SDCC 2024!

Dinosaur Safari Stomps Into the Sydney Zoo

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Get ready to roar with excitement – the biggest dinosaur event in Sydney is stomping back into the Sydney Zoo: The Dinosaur Safari! Don’t worry, it’ll be just like taking a walk in the woods… 65 million years ago. Jurassic Outpost was on site for a first hand look at this fun dino attraction!

From Dinosaur Safari at the Sydney Zoo:

Get ready to ROAR with excitement! The BIGGEST dinosaur event in Sydney is stomping back into Sydney Zoo in Eastern Creek.

Discover all your favorite life-sized, moving and roaring dinosaurs on this thrilling prehistoric adventure.

Dinosaur Safari will lead you on a prehistoric adventure through Sydney Zoo, where you will discover all your favourite life-size, moving and roaring dinosaurs. With more than double the dinos, this year’s event is steg-o-soaring to new heights! Travel back through time and come face to face with a Triceratops, Velociraptor, the brilliant Brachiosaurus, mighty T-Rex and so much more!

If you look closely, you might even spot similarities between the animals at Sydney Zoo and these ancient creatures: the way they look and move, how they hunt or even how they rear their young.

Dinosaur Safari is FREE with your zoo ticket. Here for a limited time only – check out these incredible prehistoric beasts before they go extinct!

Dinosaur Safari is FREE with your visit. Simply purchase a ticket or book a return visit between 6 July – 21 July to check out the roarsome dinosaurs!

3rd ANNUAL DINOSAURS & MOR! EVENT THIS APRIL!

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Museum of the Rockies isn’t just where Dr. Grant works. Every spring, for the last three years, MOR has hosted a special gathering that brings science and the public together.

April 12th through the 14th, the Museum of the Rockies (Bozeman, MT) will be hosting its annual Dinosaurs & MOR! event. Similar to other events, like Burpee Museum’s (Rockford, IL) PaleoFest (which just hosted its twenty-sixth event this past March,) Dinos & MOR! is meant to bring the public and many influential paleontologists together for a weekend full of education, inspiration, and dino-mite fun!

Over the course of the three-day event, scientists from around the world will give presentations on the latest research, finds, and news in the world of paleontology to the public. Some of the presenters in attendance will be  Dr. Stephanie Drumheller, Dr. Thomas Holtz, Dr. Caleb Brown, Dr. M. Eugenia Gold, Dr. Stephen Brusatte, and many many more.

Along with the presentations, there will also be lots of other breakout activities as well. Art shows, auctions, special workshops, dino puppet-building classes, and more, the team at MOR has carefully crafted the event so that there would be something that appeals to everyone.

The event kicks off on Friday, April 12th, with a Members-Only Appreciation Night (5:30 – 8:00 PM MDT.) Then Saturday, April 13th, marks Day 1 of lectures and workshops (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM MDT), which culminates to the Dinner with Keynote Lecture from Dr. Stephen Brusatte (6:30 PM MDT.) Sunday, April 14th, is Day 2 of lectures/workshops and the final day of the event (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM MDT.)

Event tickets include general museum admission but please note that some workshops, breakaway sessions, and the dinner/key-note lecture require additional tickets or registration. You purchase your tickets, register for workshops, and find the entire lineup for Dinosaurs & MOR!, here!

Production Designer Rick Carter Celebrates The 30th Anniversary Of ‘Jurassic Park’ With A New Art Exhibit & Prints!

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The 30th anniversary of ‘Jurassic Park’ is nearing extinction. While there was sadly no major fan event akin to Universal Studios Hollywood’s 25th anniversary celebration, there were at least smaller opportunities throughout the year; such as theatrical screenings and an elaborate tribute store in Orlando. However, for those near Los Angeles, California, there is one final event to commemorate the third decade of ‘Jurassic.’

Production designer Rick Carter’s new art exhibition in Los Angeles, “Trip Outs & In”, is a showcase of his recent original paintings, cinematic collages, and A.I. inspired collages. It includes Rick’s “cinema room,” featuring artworks that reflect his production design process and film memorabilia from ‘Jurassic Park’ in honor of the film’s 30th anniversary! This special exhibit was created by Rick’s son, Jim Carter, through his Artist Agency Legacy West Media. Sponsored by The Container Yard, Excel Image Group, Sierra Nevada, The Lapis Press, & Jurassic Outpost!

Rick Carter’s production design process has been instrumental in bringing classic films to life for decades, such as ‘Forrest Gump’, ‘Back To The Future 2’, & ‘Avatar.’ They all get a spotlight in the “cinema room”, but Rick’s ‘Jurassic’ art features unique collages he created during ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World: Jurassic Park’. For the first film, he cobbled together ideas for the now-iconic Visitor Center, and for the sequel he depicted dinosaurs on and off Isla Sorna.

During this time, prints of some of these collages from the ‘Jurassic’ films are on sale at Rick Carter’s Art site! These limited edition prints are numbered and signed by Rick himself, making for a unique and special addition to any fan’s collection!

The exhibit also features original art by Rick that is not related to any film, including portraits of faces that come to his mind. This collection of art, with prints also available, details Rick’s personal connection to faces of the world.

Rick Carter’s “Yellow Woman.”

“As an artist I have attempted over the years […] to express the spirit of the many people who now travel within me as I continue my journey [around the world]. […] Many of the people I now paint or draw have come from my imagination. I don’t know who will emerge when I begin. But I do know where most of them come from. They are derived mostly from the people I encountered while traveling. Over time, some of them have become embedded and then embellished like pearls into almost real characters within my soul. They resonate as a group inside of me – creating a dialogue amongst my inner collection of people.”

This exhibit will run from December 2nd to December 11th, but the prints will remain online until they are sold out. Don’t miss out on your chance to see or own official prints of production artwork from ‘Jurassic Park!’ It’s amazing that even after thirty years there is still much to see and talk about regarding the original films from the franchise. Rick’s art is a capsule of special moments in time where his creativity gave birth to what we all know and love today. But his vision goes beyond the films he worked on, and this exhibit is an amazing tribute to his inspirational talent, and an amazing human being.

Rick Carter with a Stan Winston animatronic T-Rex during the production of ‘Jurassic Park.’

For a look at how Rick Carter also adapted the script of ‘Jurassic Park’ during the film’s production, watch Jurassic Time’s ‘Rick Carter’s Jurassic Park,’ an illustrated audio drama! Also check out the newly-released ‘Jurassic Park: The Official Script Book‘ that contains new quotes from Rick with a concept sketch he made for the Visitor Center’s rotunda!

Rick Carter’s sketch artwork featured on the page to the right.

(Exhibit photos by James Meledandri.)

Will you be able to visit Rick Carter’s exhibit? Interested in his art prints? Did you know collages like Rick’s are instrumental in the design process of films like ‘Jurassic Park?’ Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to Jurassic Outpost for the latest!

Jurassic Park is Roaring Back into Theaters!

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As Alan Partridge would say, “Jurassic Park!”

We reported last week that the best movie ever made (honestly, I mean Jurassic Park this time) is returning to cinemas with both AMC and Cinemark in the USA listing screenings on August 25th.

Now, fans in the UK can join along in the fun and drag their non-fan friends along to show them what a real movie is. Participating cinemas in the UK and Ireland including Vue, Cineworld, ODEON and more will show Jurassic Park starting September 1st, for the first time in 4K.

Is there anymore to say? The official website obviously hasn’t mentioned this, but Jurassic Park returning to theaters is nothing but a great thing and you should definitely be booking your tickets.

Go see Jurassic Park and show those money-hungry studios how much power the original still has. And then write an angry letter demanding The Lost World: Jurassic Park also gets a theatrical re-release. That’s what I’ll be doing.

Will you be going to see the movie? Let us know in the comments, and let us know if you made it to any of the previous re-releases!

Happy JP30!

The Jada Gods Answered the Call: An Accurate 1:18 Scale Jurassic Park Ford Explorer is Coming in 2024!

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With San Diego Comic Con well underway, the Jurassic reveals are heating up! Corey in the house is on the ground at the con and you can follow the coverage and updates on Twitter and Instagram.

But let’s get real for a moment.

Last week I whined about the lack of accurate diecast vehicles for the legendary Jurassic vehicles… and Jada heard me. I mean, obviously they didn’t, but they did just unveil one sexy (and highly accurate) diecast of the 1992/1993 Ford Explorer! Check it out below:

Isn’t she lovely, isn’t she glorious?

The sudden unveiling comes after their not-so-accurate Hollywood Rides version dropped a few months back. We thought this might be it for Jada but they just screamed their way into my heart, and hopefully yours too.

The John Bell designed tour vehicle is in the 1:18 scale which aligns with the Matchbox 1:18 Jeep Wrangler that came out during Fallen Kingdom’s reign of terror, and means it’ll be roughly the same scale as Mattel’s Jurassic action figures.

It will retail at $120 USD and the estimated release date is Spring 2024. Never have I wished for time to move faster than right now.

We’re unsure if there will be light-up headlights and taillights on this vehicle, but it does look like there could be an LED housed within those front lights. See for yourself in the gallery below.

What do you think? What does Baptiste think? Will you be buying one of these? Share your thoughts below in the comments!

‘Step Into Jurassic Park’ Experience at San Diego Comic-Con 2023!

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It’s Step Into Christmas with Elton John, except replace Christmas with Jurassic Park, and replace Elton John with John Williams.

What?

The Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary celebrations continue through July, and if you happen to be attending SDCC this year then “you’re invited to step into the sets of Jurassic Park and recreate the iconic moments that all superfans know and love. Embark on the prehistoric adventure of a lifetime, 65 million years in the making, as we re-open the park gates.”

Check out the full press release below:

Universal Products & Experiences and Amblin Entertainment have revealed the official location for the “Step Into Jurassic Park” experience at Comic-Con International in San Diego. The free, timed-entry event will be held at Luce Cielo on July 21st and 22nd located in downtown San Diego only minutes away from the convention center. Fans who were unable to secure a reservation time slot, a standby line will be provided for attendees on a first-come, first-serve basis for Friday and Saturday from 2pm-7pm PT.

The “Step Into Jurassic Park” experience will feature unique integrations with Amazon, John Soules, and Boxed Water who are all coming together to bring the awe-inspiring magic of Jurassic Park to life. Fans will have the chance to interact, make purchases, and indulge in the unique offerings that each brand has in store throughout the unforgettable two-day experience.

Once inside, attendees with confirmed reservations will have the opportunity to explore an interactive Amazon product showcase at the Visitor’s Center. The Visitor’s Center will feature the nostalgic selection of toys, apparel, accessories, and home décor available in the Amazon Jurassic Park store, including Amazon exclusives such as the Loungefly Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary mini-backpack, wallet, and pin set, as well as the eagerly anticipated Transformers Dilophocon x Autobot JP action figure from Hasbro (now available for pre-order). To make the shopping experience seamless, shoppable QR codes will be provided, allowing fans to easily order items directly from Amazon. Prime members can enjoy fast, free delivery on their orders.  

In preparation for Comic-Con, fans can shop the Amazon Jurassic Park store now at amazon.com/JurassicPark, which includes a collection of sweatshirts, hoodies, t-shirts, tote bags, phone accessories and more from Merch on Demand, Amazon’s print-on demand service that allows customers to shop millions of products from popular brands and independent designers.  

Fans who are hungry for more will have the chance to enjoy Jurassic World dinosaur-themed chicken nuggets and additional Jurassic-themed bites from John Soules during the two-day experience. These delicious chicken nuggets, shaped like the iconic dinosaurs from the movie, will be available at designated dining areas within the event. Attendees can savor the 100%, all-natural white-meat chicken nuggets with dipping-sauce flavors including Honey Lime Sriracha, Togarashi BBQ, Honey Mustard and fuel up with this fun and tasty meal, perfect for both kids and adults alike. To quench their thirst, attendees can stay refreshed with free Boxed Water, providing crisp and sustainable hydration throughout the event.  

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park and the celebration will continue during the “Step Into Jurassic Park” experience at San Diego Comic Con on July 21st and 22nd.  

Follow #JurassicPark30 on social for more details.  

WHEN: July 21-22 from 10am-8pm PT

WHERE: Luce Cielo 325 15th St San Diego, CA 92101

Jurassic Park© Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Book yourself a spot by heading to JurassicPark.com/JP30!

And don’t forget, perhaps the most critically important part of this event: John Soules Foods will be serving up the official chicken nuggets of Jurassic Park! Spared no expense.

Jurassic World Live Tour Returns and is Coming to a City Near You!

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Announced all the way back in January 2018, the Jurassic World Live Tour was the inception of Feld Entertainment Inc. and Universal Brand Development, and promised “arena-sized action, special effects and physical stunts that will leave you on the edge-of-your seat!“

The show opened in Fall 2019 but unfortunately halted it’s North American tour in 2020. None of that matters now, as the Live Tour has returned to take you back to Jurassic World!

The incredible show is now touring and may be coming to your city! Check out the list below to see how close you will be to the dinosaurs of Jurassic World, including Blue, Rexy the Rexasaurus, and newcomer to the show, fan favorite Bumpy!

We had a fantastic time visiting the show and witnessing the dinosaurs, vehicles, and impressive cast up close. Be sure to check out the gallery below:

Check out the official website for further information, the schedule, and tickets!

Have you seen the show? Be sure to share your thoughts down below in the comments!