Category: Jurassic World

Google and Ludia Collaborate To Bring ‘Jurassic World’ AR Dinosaurs to Google Search

Posted on by Jack

Universal Brand Development, Amblin Entertainment, Ludia, and Google have partnered together to bring 10 dinosaurs from the Jurassic World franchise into your Google Search.

Searching for a dinosaur on Google while using a mobile device will now allow you hit ‘View in 3D’ which shows you a 3D model of the dinosaur, allowing you to rotate it and zoom in to see it close up.

From there you can add the dinosaur into the space around you, using AR technology to position the dinosaur in scale. If you’re on an Android device you can turn up the volume to hear footsteps and roars.

Ten dinosaurs are viewable in AR, including the T. rex, Velociraptor, Triceratops, Spinosaurus, Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Dilophosaurus, Pternodon, and Parasaurolophus.

According to Google, the technology from Ludia’s ‘Jurassic World Alive’ game has been used to ensure that these dinosaurs have the most realistic models possible.

“To create the 3D dinosaurs, our concept artists first did preliminary research to discover information about each creature,” says Camilo Sanin, Ludia’s Lead on Character Creations. “Not only did we draw research from various forms of literature, our artists also worked with paleontologists and the ‘Jurassic World’ team to make the assets as accurate and realistic as possible. Even the smallest of details, such as irregularities of skin color and patterns, are important.” 

You can see an example of how the Brachiosaurus was developed for ‘Jurassic World Alive’ below:

The dinosaurs available are a lot larger than your average dog or tiger which Google’s AR service also offers, so they have implemented an auto-scale feature that can calculate the distance between your phone and a surface in the area you’re in, and resize the dinosaur accordingly.

Using the Google app on both Android devices and iPhones, search ‘dinosaur’ or for the names of one of the ten dinosaurs listed above, and click ‘View in 3D’ to access.

The technology can also be used to create AR videos, recreating your favourite scenes from the Jurassic World franchise. Will you be checking out Google’s new feature? Let us know in the comments which dinosaur you’d like to see if not already featured.

And make sure you check out this important message from Jurassic World…

Celebrate National Dinosaur Day With The Jurassic World Watch Party – Hosted by Universal Studios on Twitter!

Posted on by Tom Jurassic

Universal Studios Hollywood have announced a fun opportunity for fans to join in on an exciting screening of the 2015 hit Jurassic World  – with a watch party taking place through the studio’s Twitter Account.

JW Twitter Watch Party. May 29th at 5pm PST. Universal Studios Hollywood. #JurassicWorldWatchParty

The watch along is taking place as part of a wider initiative which Universal Studios are undertaking to entertain fans of the parks whilst they are stuck at home. This initiative is known as #UniversalAtHome, and has been designed to bring fans together during this difficult period.

However, that isn’t all – as the Press Release from the Universal Studios team highlights an exciting addition to this watch along event:

“To help toast the celebration and, for the first time ever, Universal Studios Hollywood is sharing some favorite cocktail recipes from the popular Isla Nu-Bar, located adjacent to the ride. Fans can view the exclusive recipes for Tiki Tai, Bird of Paradise and a non-alcoholic Mai Tai on Universal Studios Hollywood’s website here.”

This is a fun opportunity for fans of all ages to come together and share in a great watch along. We’ve also seen other outlets within the Jurassic community host similar fantastic watch-along experiences for fans, so it is great to see so many people enjoying these films during this lockdown period.

Jurassic World Birds of Paradise Cocktail from Isla Nu-Bar at Universal Studios Hollywood

Will you be joining in on the watch-along this Friday, or have you taken part in any other fun watch-alongs during the lockdown period? Are you a fan of the cocktails from Isla Nu-Bar?

Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned for the latest news on Jurassic World Dominion and all future Jurassic projects!

I Like His Spirit: Celebrating Irrfan Khan’s Legacy

Posted on by J. Malone

Many Jurassic fans and cinephiles alike woke up Wednesday with the sad news that prolific film actor Irrfan Khan had passed away.  It’s always hard when someone beloved leaves this world, and it only makes it all the more devastating when they are taken away too soon.

I wanted to take a moment to say goodbye, and thank this incredibly talented actor for his passion, and dedication.

I remember watching the moment Irrfan Khan is introduced as Simon Masrani for the first time on the big screen. You can’t help but smile. Filling the shoes of a John Hammond-like role is no easy task, but Khan did it with such ease in his first few moments on screen, that I was sold. Khan portrays Masrani as a kind-hearted, adventurous soul who wants people to appreciate life and the mystery, and grandness of it all.

Anybody who has watched interviews with Khan, or watched his other work, can see that was the kind of actor and creative person Irrfan Khan was. He valued every little moment and choice.  That spirit is forever captured in film.

For Jurassic fans specifically, we have been gifted with a memorable performance by Khan, that solidified his place in the world created, and also in our hearts. His excitement and love for the dinosaurs and the park that he owned was palpable, and made it all the more fun for us, as viewers, to finally experience a functioning park. His energy, and enthusiasm are infectious and leap off the screen.

Ultimately, that’s what we need right now.  In this time where so much is happening around us, and after loosing such a talented person, we can find strength and reassurance in the characters Khan left behind for us to treasure forever.

Universal Pictures Trademarks New Video Game ‘Jurassic World Aftermath’!

Posted on by Jack

In 2016 Perfect World Entertainment were in development on a new video game titled Jurassic World Survivor, which was rumoured to take place immediately after the events in Jurassic World. The game was described as an open world third person survival game taking place on Isla Nublar. However, it wasn’t long before we learned that the game had ceased development.


Development footage of the cancelled game ‘Jurassic World Survivor’

This certainly is nothing new to Jurassic fans who are all too familiar with video game cancellations, but don’t get too sad just yet. Universal Pictures have now registered a new trademark – Jurassic World Aftermath, which is also for a video game. The application was filed on 14th April and appears to be strikingly similar to the trademark for Survivor.

The description provided to the USPTO for JURASSIC WORLD AFTERMATH is Recorded interactive multi-media software for playing games; downloadable interactive multi-media software for playing games; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for playing games and accessing entertainment content for use with computers, portable handheld digital electronic communication devices, mobile devices, wired and wireless communication devices, and video game consoles; recorded computer game software for wireless and electronic mobile devices, mobile phones, hand-held electronic devices, and video game consoles; downloadable computer game software for wireless and electronic mobile devices, mobile phones, hand-held electronic devices, and video game consoles; computer game discs; video game discs; wireless communication devices and wireless communication systems comprised of computer hardware and recorded software for the transmission of audio, voice, and images; recorded computer virtual reality game software; downloadable virtual reality game software.

We’re going to hazard a guess that Aftermath is what Survivor has become, and that the game will follow a similar story to what we came to learn about it’s predecessor. As the previous developer of ‘Survivor’ Cryptic Studios Seattle has closed, we’re unsure how much content from that game can be utilized, but logically speaking they may be picking up from where Cryptic left off. No word on a developer at this point, but word is some well known studios were exploring the Jurassic IP over the last year or so.

The domain name JurassicWorldAftermath.com was also registered on 14th April, the same day as the trademark, however the owner of this domain cannot be verified at this time.

We know very little about the game, but what we came to learn about Jurassic World Survivor was that it was an open world third person survival game that takes place on Isla Nublar, shortly after the events in Jurassic World. The game centered around player-created characters that have to survive the subsequent carnage that the Indominus Rex created on the island.

The story may have changed and this may be a completely different game, but the title alone leads us to believe this video game will indeed take place after the events seen in Jurassic World.

Stay tuned to Jurassic Outpost for more on this upcoming video game and be sure to sound off in the comments below (except for you Ben) on what you’d like to see in a Jurassic World video game!

Sources: Trademarkia

Live-Action ‘Jurassic World’ Series in Development with Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank at Amblin TV!

Posted on by Jack

Hold on to your butts, dinosaur fans! While ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ has just begun filming, we’ve learned AMBLIN TELEVISION has begun developing a live-action Jurassic World series! Not much is known at this time, however the series has enlisted Jurassic alumni Colin Trevorrow and Steven Spielberg as producers, alongside newcomers Justin Falvey, and Darryl Frank! It currently lists Vancouver, Canada as its primary production location, which is a film and TV hotspot, and where Jurassic World 3 did some filming recently.

Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey are the co-president’s of Amblin Television, where they oversees all development, production and programming for the company. The two currently serve as executive producers on all Amblin Television productions. Both recently served as executive producers on the acclaimed series The Americans on FX, starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys as KGB spies living in the US, which has been honored with four Emmys, a Golden Globe, two Peabody Awards, Critics Choice Award and is a perennial recipient of the AFI Award for TV Program of the Year.

While the plot remains more mysterious than the fate of Isla Sorna, the series is said to be part of the same continuity as the films, and tie into the upcoming ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’. The current state of its development and release date also remain under tight wraps, however its tie into the upcoming Jurassic Park sequel lead us to believe it’s aiming for a late 2021 or 2022 release. The platform also is unknown, however if we had to hazard a guess our eyes are on Universal Pictures streaming service “Peacock”.

It’s worth noting that the times are still early, and the series is listed as in ‘development’ rather than ‘active development’, which means things are still very much in flux. As the series continues to push forward in development we expect more news to hit, so stay tuned. How do you feel about a possible Jurassic World series? Sound off in the comments!


Huge Assortment of Mattel Jurassic World and Camp Cretaceous Reveals from Toy Fair 2020!

Posted on by Chris Pugh

New York Toy Fair is here, and we visited Universal Picture’s showcase this morning to take an exclusive first look at some of the upcoming Jurassic World merchandise – including some Camp Cretaceous (the upcoming Netflix animated series) from Mattel! As a picture is worth 1000 words, be sure to just check out our images and galleries below:

Update – the initial press kit distributed included early prototypes not meant for public reveal. We’ve removed the images at the request of Universal and Mattel.

Attack Packs

 

 

 

 

Savage Strikes

 

 

 

Sound Strikes

 

 

 

Massive Biters

 

 

Carnotaurus “Toro” (Camp Cretaceous)

Epic Roarin’ T. rex (Camp Cretaceous)

Feeding Frenzy Indominus Rex

Snap Squad

We have a TON more uploaded in our Facebook album HERE – be sure to check it out!

What’s notable is the baby Ankylosaurus Attack Pack is from Camp Cretaceous and is named Bumpy. We’ll have more details from that show soon, but in the meantime it’s worth noting that all the toys on the table pictured below are allegedly from the upcoming Animated Series.

Be sure to stay tuned, as we will be bringing you more news from New York Toy Fair 2020 as the show continues tomorrow! What’s your favorite upcoming toy? Sound off in the comments below!


Mattel’s Jurassic World Amber Collection Owen and Blue Now Available at Entertainment Earth!

Posted on by Chris Pugh

Wave 2 of Mattel’s Amber Collection is roaring its way online, and is no longer exclusive to Gamestop stores. Starting now, you can pre-order Owen and Blue from Entertainment Earth – while they are available from other online retailers, these collectibles will not be available from Big Box Brick and Mortar retailers, meaning this is certainly one of the best way to pick them up as a collector!

Jurassic World Owen Grady 6-Inch Scale Amber Figure

Relive nostalgic, iconic film moments with this Jurassic World Owen Grady 6-Inch Scale Amber Collection Action Figure that captures the spirit of the franchise legacy with movie-authentic decoration and deluxe detail. Standing approximately 6-inches tall and inspired by Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Owen features movable joints for posing and play action, and he comes with a removable knife accessory, an extra set of exchangeable hands, and a display stand. You don’t want to miss him!

For even more fun, pair this exciting Owen figure with the equally exciting Jurassic World Velociraptor Blue 6-Inch Scale Amber Collection Action Figure! Sold separately.

This amazing action figure portrays the scene when Owen returns to Isla Nubar to save his endangered trained velociraptor Blue. Finding Blue in the jungle, Owen extends his hand to her, but little does he know that she will later end up saving him!

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Jurassic World Raptor Blue 6-Inch Scale Amber Figure

Inspired by the blockbuster movie Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, this sensational Jurassic World Velociraptor Blue 6-Inch Scale Amber Collection Action Figure of the Owen-friendly Velociraptor measures roughly 6-inches tall, features movable joints for posing and play action, and includes a stand for display. The feel and spirit of the film and the film series are captured in excellent detail and the movie-accurate deco, too. Don’t let Blue get away from you!

For even more fun, pair this exciting figure of Blue with the equally exciting Jurassic World Owen Grady 6-Inch Scale Amber Collection Action Figure! Sold separately.

This awesome Blue action figure and embodies her intellect and ability to experience empathy, which allows her to develop a close bond with Owen Grady – so much so that she risks her life to save him!

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You can check them out in action in the video below, which also provides a sneak peak at what’s coming next (Dennis Nedry and Dilophosaurus)

What characters and dinosaurs do you want to see in the Amber Collection, and will you be picking up Owen or Blue? Let us know in the comments below!

Colin Trevorrow Shares Video of Baby Nasutoceratops Animatronic from Jurassic World 3!

Posted on by Corey Anderson

The hype train has officially left the station! Colin Trevorrow has been quite active on Twitter recently, first fueling the fires about the title of Jurassic World 3 and now giving us another first look at an animatronic that is being prepared for use in JW3 production. Hold on to your butts everyone…we have a BABY NASUTOCERATOPS. Or maybe even a Triceratops! Confirmation on the exact animal species has not been given, but check out just how adorable the little juvenile is in Colin’s tweet below.

It clearly lacks a finishing paint job, but the range of motion on this small machine is incredible. Notice the lifelike way it closes its eyes as it shakes and rattles its head. This first look shows a great deal of promise in both the quality of the animatronics being produced and the story we will be delivered. Because, come on, who is going to say NO to seeing a baby dinosaur (and a practical one at that!)? Eagle-eyed viewers might also notice some sort of tail in the background. To our eyes, it looks a little too skinny to be a velociraptor, so your guess is as good as ours. Could this be the return of the fan favorite dilophosaur?

So far, we know the animatronics for JW3 are being made by John Nolan and his studio, the very same people who made the puppets for Netflix’s The Dark Crystal series. If you watched that show, you know the studio produces some high quality animatronics, and the streak appears to be continuing here.

What are your thoughts on the animatronic? What kind of color scheme do you expect it to have? Do you have any theories on the tail in the background? Let us know in the comments below!

Jurassic World Evolution Joins ‘Games With Gold’ Lineup on Xbox for December

Posted on by Tom Jurassic

Jurassic World Evolution - Raptor Image

The recent announcement of the ‘Return to Jurassic Park’ DLC for Jurassic World Evolution has been an exciting one for gamers who are fans of the Jurassic franchise. There is, however, more exciting news – and a special Christmas treat for Xbox gamers yet to check out the latest entry in the Jurassic World series of videogames.

Announced recently by Xbox’s very own Major Nelson over on Twitter, Evolution will be joining ‘Insane Robots’, ‘Toy Story 3’ and ‘Castlevania: Mirror of Fate’ as one of the FREE videogames available to Xbox Gold members this December.

Games with Gold - Jurassic World Evolution

If you haven’t played the Jurassic adventure by Frontier Developments, and are an Xbox player, then we HIGHLY recommend going away and installing this game whilst it is free! The best thing about Games with Gold is the fact that you keep the games you download – meaning once you download Evolution, you will keep it forever. So, if you’re an Xbox player, make sure you download this game between December 16th and January 15th, and share your Park Builds with us on Social Media!

Jurassic World Evolution - Ceratosaurus

Excited to play the game for the first time? Currently enjoying the Return to Jurassic Park DLC? Sound off in the comments below, and stay tuned for the latest news on Jurassic World Evolution.

‘Jurassic World Evolution: Return to Jurassic Park’ Launch Trailer | Out Now!

Posted on by Chris Pugh

Welcome back to Jurassic Park! The brand new classic Jurassic DLC based upon the first three films is now available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC — check out the launch trailer below, and read on for more details!

Join Dr. Alan Grant, Dr. Ellie Sattler and Dr. Ian Malcolm on Isla Nublar, in an all new storyline where you’ll rebuild and open the greatest attraction on earth, Jurassic Park. Use your skill as an expert park manager to overcome intriguing new challenges, and show the world you’ve got what it takes to handle the heat when life finds a way!

For anyone who may have missed our previous announcement, this fantastic new expansion pack contains a whole host a brand new story missions, classic buildings inspired by film, dinosaur skins you’ll most definitely recognize and much more! Don’t forget, Jurassic World Evolution: Return to Jurassic Park comes alongside free update 1.12, with features that have been highly requested from the community like new Ranger team functions and a restroom requirement for guests.

Jurassic World Evolution: Return to Jurassic Park launches today on Steam, Playstation 4 and Xbox One for £15.99 ($19.99, €19.99).

Perhaps the most exciting bit of news is that Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum have returned to voice the roles of Dr’s Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler, and Ian Malcolm respectively. They’re intregal to this altnernate cannon story where after the fateful events of the first film, they return to the islands and help Hammond rebuild. This time it will be flawless.

Stay tuned, as our review will be coming as soon as we’ve spent enough time with the game and completed its story!

Will you be picking up the ‘Return to Jurassic Park’ DLC, and what do you hope it adds to Jurassic World Evolution? Sound off in the comments below, and as always, stay tuned for the latest news!