“To understand life we must go back to the beginning.”
From executive producer Steven Spielberg and the Emmy® Award-winning team behind Our Planet, this is the story of Life onOur Planet.
Life spanning multiple time periods of earth’s history looks to be showcased in Netflix’s upcoming docuseries Life On Our Planet – narrated by Morgan Freeman! The 8-episode series’ logline reads:
“This is the story of life’s epic battle to conquer and survive on planet Earth. Today there are 20 million species on our planet, yet what we see is just a snapshot in time — 99% of earth’s inhabitants are lost to our deep past. The story of what happened to these dynasties — their rise and their fall – is truly remarkable. In partnership with Industrial Light & Magic, the series uses the latest technology and science to bring long extinct creatures back to life. Life on Our Planet reveals the incredible story of life on our planet.“
The incredible story of life’s epic, four-billion-year journey on Earth comes alive in this series – streaming October 25th!
When Universal’s Islands of Adventure opened to the public in 1999, guests experienced fully immersive lands with unique characters, stories, and rides. Guests were literally thrown into unique and captivating adventures with many of their favorite characters and stories. An incredibly important part of the journey that the guests experience is the unique music for each land that could only be heard in the parks, or if you were lucky to snag a physical copy of the soundtracks (regular or the 2000 special edition.)
Until now, that is!
After teasing the release for several days, Universal officially released their Islands of Adventure soundtrack online for everyone to enjoy! Their playlist includes twenty songs, all of which serenade guests as they make their way through the various islands and attractions at the theme park. This includes specialty music written and composed for the Jurassic Park portion of the park!
The tracklist is as follows:
1. “The Call to Adventure / Main Theme” 2. “Confisco’s Grill” 3. “Ocean Trader Market” 4. “Welcome to Seuss Landing” 5. “The Cat in the Hat” 6. “Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-Pendous” 7. “The Lost City” 8. “Sinbad Bazaar” 9. “Merlin Woods Plaza” 10. “Jurassic Park Calypso” 11. “Camp Jurassic” 12. “Thunder Falls Terrace” 13. “Toon Walk” 14. “The Wacky World of Jay Ward” 15. “Popeye’s Sweethaven” 16. “The Funny Business” 2:00 17. “Marvel Super Hero Island Main Street” 2:47 18. “Doctor Doom” 2:31 19. “Banner’s Science Park” 2:07 20. “The Adventure Lives On” 3:39
While the digital album/playlist includes [most] of the original music that was made specifically for Islands of Adventure, it does not include licensed ambient music that is also present in the park. So, the music surrounding rides and lands like Reign of Kong, or the Wizarding World are absent, as well as all of the extended Jurassic Park and The Lost World tracks heard in and around the Jurassic area.
There is also no word, as of yet, if Universal plans on releasing the album on other digital outlets like iTunes or Spotify, or if they plan on having a physical copy re-release. We surely hope for all of the above! Especially with the very successful collectible Halloween Horror Nights vinyls that have been released over the last few years, a physical copy seems like a no-brainer!
Would you get a copy of the Islands of Adventure soundtrack if Universal released physical copies? Are you hoping that it comes to Spotify or iTunes? Let us know in the comments below!
Last month on Beyond The Gates we unveiled the tall titan from The Lost World: Jurassic Park, the Mamenchisaurus. Mattel are showing no signs of slowing down their love for the second Jurassic Park movie with this month’s unveilings!
Join Chris in today’s Beyond The Gates to explore the two juvenile dinosaurs from the movie, the juvenile Stegosaurus, and juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex which are joining the Hammond Collection!
Mattel’s Gregory Murphy runs us through the design of these fan favourite dinosaurs, while special guest Matt Winston talks how the Stan Winston team designed the animatronics used in the film! This one’s not one to miss!
These two dinosaurs are now available to pre-order exclusively (in the US) at Target.com! Don’t miss your chance to grow your own The Lost World collection!
There are some very exciting unveilings still to come – stay tuned for more!
Releasing this Thursday August 10, 2023 –Shoe Palace’s Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary Collection is your opportunity to add some incredible Jurassic Park-themed merchandise to your wardrobe and collection. Featuring flashy, bombastic, dino-filled designs, we can confirm the t-shirts and shorts in this collection are among the most fantastic Jurassic wear out there. Secure your assets from the Shoe Palace Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary Collection this Thursday to let everyone see your Jurassic fandom on display!
More from Shoe Palace below:
Shoe Palace Presents A Jurassic Park Collection 65 Million Years In The Making
Isla Nublar – 2023 – Shoe Palace and Jurassic Park are both turning 30 this year, and to celebrate, Shoe Palace is creating a collection dedicated to the iconic adventure film. The assortment features exclusive styles that can only be found at Shoe Palace retail locations.
When Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment released Jurassic Park on June 11, 1993, it changed movies forever. The special effects used to bring the dinosaurs to life were mind blowing for audiences. Jurassic Park changed how films were made; and while the effects were awe inspiring, the film itself, with its characters, story, and adventure is what has made it an enduring classic for three decades.
Shoe Palace opened its doors for the first time in 1993. From the start, Shoe Palace put value on customer service and carrying top products from some of the biggest names in the industry. What started as a single location in the Bay Area, has grown into over 200 locations nationwide, including a successful website, shoepalace.com.
The collaboration between Shoe Palace and Jurassic Park includes exclusive apparel pieces that can only be found at Shoe Palace. The collection features Tees, a camo shirt, camo shorts, Jurassic-inspired vest, and cargo shorts.
Celebrate the film that changed popular culture this August 10th exclusively at Shoe Palace stores and at shoepalace.com.
About Jurassic Park
Experience one of the biggest films in motion picture history with director Steven Spielberg’s ultimate thrill ride, Jurassic Park – celebrating 30 years in 2023! Featuring Academy Award®-winning visual effects and groundbreaking filmmaking, this epic film is sheer movie-making magic that was 65 million years in the making. Jurassic Park takes you to an amazing theme park on a remote island where dinosaurs once again roam the Earth, and five people must battle to survive among the prehistoric predators. Starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Richard Attenborough, discover the breath-taking adventure you will want to experience again and again.
About Shoe Palace
In 2023 Shoe Palace will be celebrating 30 years of business. The footwear company currently has close to 200 locations across the country and a successful e-commerce website. The retailer is one of the most trusted names in the industry with a list of partners that includes Nike, Jordan Brand, adidas, New Balance and many, many more. Shoe Palace is the realization of a dream its founder, Agob Mersho, believed could only be accomplished in America. His goal from the start was simple, he wanted to provide a better life for his wife and five kids. In 1978, Agob made the bold choice to move his family from their home country of Syria to the United States. It took 15 years of trial and error, but eventually the first Shoe Palace location opened its doors in the Bay Area of California in 1993.
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!
Yesterday, news broke that the popular deck-building card game Magic: The Gathering will be adding Jurassic Park/Jurassic World themed cards to its roster.
They will be a part of the new Lost Caverns of Ixalan line, the ninety-eighth expansion for Magic which is currently set to be released in November of 2023, and will most likely be found in special expansion bundles and booster packs. Typical Magic booster packs start at around $7.99, and expansions usually are $35+, depending on the size.
While there are no real specifics yet as to what we can expect the line to entail, it’s reported that the Jurassic cards will be themed around all six of the films, spanning thirty years.
There is a history of Magic the Gathering having beautifully illustrated dinosaur and prehistoric-themed cards, and the inclusion of Jurassic dinosaurs, events, and powers in this game will certainly make for interesting gameplay in the near future!
The 30th anniversary of ‘Jurassic Park’ is still in celebration! Muzzammil has pointed out that both AMC and Cinemark have listings for an anniversary screening of the original ‘Jurassic Park’ on August 25! Whether it is only showing on that day, and in other theater chains (such as Regal), remains to be seen. Tickets are not available to pre-book yet, so be on the lookout as that date approaches for future updates on this exciting news! There will always be a new audience who have never seen the original film in a theater before, and we can safely say it is the best way of experience the groundbreaking film that started it all!
Do you plan on seeing ‘Jurassic Park’ in theaters if you have the chance? Have you seen in on the big screen before? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and remember: if the Pirates of the Caribbean breaks down, the pirates don’t eat the tourists!
Exciting news that our friends at Jurassic Park Motorpool are sure to love: Jeep® Graphic Studio is launching a new vehicle graphics package to celebrate Jurassic Park‘s 30th Anniversary! Fans will now be able to build their own Jurassic Jeep!
More from Jeep Graphic Studio:
Jeep® Graphic Studio Launches Jurassic Park Appearance Package to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original 1993 film.
Exclusive, limited Jurassic Park Package from Jeep® Graphic Studio commemorates the 30th anniversary of the original 1993 film from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment
Decals inspired by the 1992 Jeep Wrangler YJ Sahara that appeared in the iconic film
Graphics package can be installed on any 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler, 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator
100 units available in limited run; each package individually numbered 00-99
Orders are open now at JeepGraphicStudio.com; available in North America (U.S., Canada and Mexico)
Jeep® brand’s Jeep Graphic Studio celebrates the larger-than-life 30th anniversary of the original 1993 “Jurassic Park” film with the launch of an exclusive, limited Jurassic Park Package, allowing the Jeep brand community to showcase their admiration for the blockbuster “Jurassic Park” film on their own Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles.
“This year marks three decades since the 1992 Jeep Wrangler YJ Sahara was featured in the original ‘Jurassic Park’ film, and since that time, it’s been remarkable to see the cultivation and evolution of both the Jeep brand and the Jurassic World franchise around the world,” said Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America. “This exclusive Jurassic Park Package gives fans and Jeep brand enthusiasts alike the chance to make their Jeep 4×4 vehicle unique reflecting both their personality and pride of ownership.”
The Jeep brand and the Jurassic World franchise have an enduring shared history beyond the 1993 film. In 2018, prior to the release of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” the Jeep brand launched a 60-second spot during the Big Game that paid homage to the iconic scene in “Jurassic Park” featuring the Jeep Wrangler. In addition, in the summer 2022, the Jeep brand partnered with Universal Pictures to launch a global marketing campaign to celebrate the epic film “Jurassic World Dominion.” The Jurassic World franchise has thrilled fans around the globe for three decades and has earned more than $6 billion worldwide.
Available for Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4xe and Gladiator, the unique Jurassic Park Package, inspired by the 1992 Jeep Wrangler YJ Sahara vehicles that appeared in the original film, include the following:
Package 1 – Graphics and Shifter Insert (no transfer case insert) – $550
Jurassic Park logo door graphics (set of two)
Jurassic Park numbered center hood graphic
Jurassic Park side hood graphics (set of two) – choice of Jeep 4×4 model
Jurassic Park numbered swing gate handle graphic – Wrangler and Wrangler 4xe only
Jurassic Park numbered fender vent graphics (set of two)
Jurassic Park numbered shifter insert with T. rex
Package 2: Graphics and Shifter Insert with Transfer Case Insert – $650
Jurassic Park logo door graphics (set of two)
Jurassic Park numbered center hood graphic
Jurassic Park side hood graphics (set of two) – choice of Jeep 4×4 model
Jurassic Park numbered swing gate handle graphic – Wrangler and Wrangler 4xe only
Jurassic Park numbered fender vent graphics (set of two)
Jurassic Park numbered shifter insert with T. rex
Jurassic Park textured Grassy Island transfer case shifter insert
Each of the 100 packages will be uniquely numbered, and orders are open now for Jeep brand and Jurassic Park enthusiasts at JeepGraphicStudio.com.
Jurassic Park
Experience one of the biggest films in motion picture history with director Steven Spielberg’s ultimate thrill ride, “Jurassic Park,” celebrating 30 years in 2023. Featuring Academy Award-winning visual effects and groundbreaking filmmaking, this epic film is sheer movie-making magic that was 65 million years in the making. “Jurassic Park” takes you to an amazing theme park on a remote island where dinosaurs once again roam the Earth, and five people must battle to survive among the prehistoric predators. Starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Richard Attenborough, discover the breathtaking adventure you will want to experience again and again. “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World” Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Jeep Graphic Studio
Launched in 2021, Jeep Graphic Studio centers around consumer and market demands to deliver graphics requested by its customers, allowing for greater personalization and customization of Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. The graphics are offered directly from the Jeep brand, with each custom print measured to ensure the proper fit and finish
Offerings include 3D-printed shifter inserts, hood graphics and fender inserts. All graphics are made using the highest quality material with longevity in mind. Unlike other graphics for sale for customer personalization, Jeep Graphic Studio products come with a 5- or 7-year guarantee (depending on pieces) against UV damage and graphic peel. With every order, customers will receive installation tools and videos to showcase how to install the graphics properly at home.
Built on more than 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV brand that brings capability, craftsmanship and versatility to people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a broad portfolio of vehicles that continues to provide owners with a sense of safety and security to handle any journey with confidence. The Jeep vehicle range consists of the Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, new three-row Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee 4xe, Renegade and Wrangler and Wrangler 4xe. Jeep Wave, a premium owner loyalty and customer care program that is available to the entire Jeep 4×4 lineup, is filled with benefits and exclusive perks to deliver Jeep brand owners the utmost care and dedicated 24/7 support. The legendary Jeep brand’s off-road capability is enhanced by a global electrification initiative that is transforming 4xe into new 4×4 in pursuit of the brand’s vision of accomplishing Zero Emission Freedom. All Jeep brand vehicles will offer an electrified variant by 2025.
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!
The second sauropod to appear in the Jurassic Park franchise has joined Mattel’s Legacy Collection! The Lost World: Jurassic Park briefly introduced us to a very large and in charge species – the Mamenchisaurus.
Join Chris in the latest episode of Beyond The Gates to dive deep into the development and design of this fan favourite dinosaur! Mattel’s Rafael Bencosme joins to discuss the development of this toy and to show us the process from screen to toy shelf.
Check out the exciting unveiling and behind the scenes look at The Lost World: Jurassic Park below:
This season of Beyond The Gates has been filled with items to celebrate Jurassic Park’s 30th Anniversary, with last month’s unveiling of the Hammond Collection Brachiosaurus!
The Legacy Collection Mamenchisaurus is now available to pre-order exclusively (in the US) at Target.com! Don’t miss your chance to bring home this Sorna Sauropod.
There are some exciting unveilings still to come – stay tuned for more!
