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Julianne Moore has never been asked to reprise role of Dr. Sarah Harding in Jurassic sequels

Posted on by Josh Evans

In an interview with Collider, talking about her upcoming film The Glorias, actress Julianne Moore let it be known that she would be on board to return to the Jurassic franchise, but up to this moment she has not been asked.

After starring as Dr. Sarah Harding in 1997’s second installment, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, there has been no in film mention of what happened to or became of her character.

“Yeah, Sarah Harding. Maybe she’s not done yet. I don’t know. But no one has approached me. That’s ok! But if they did? Yeah, sure! Of course, of course!“

In The Lost World: Jurassic Park, it is mentioned that Sarah Harding flew to Costa Rica shortly after the 1993 accident on Isla Nublar to visit Dr. Ian Malcolm in the hospital to find out if the rumors were true about an island full of dinosaurs. The two would form a personal relationship and after being recruited by John Hammond in 1997 to visit Isla Sorna, Site B, with a team to document the dinosaurs, Malcolm reluctantly agrees to go also to the island in an attempt to rescue her.

While documenting alone on Sorna prior to the rest of the team joining her, she discovers why the dinosaurs have have survived without without being given supplemental enzymes since they were bred lysine-deficient. Sarah also plays a key role in capturing the male T-Rex that escapes from the S.S. Venture and runs wild in the streets of San Diego.

So what happened to Sarah in the last 23 years? Is she still an Animal Behaviorist and Paleontologist? Is she still interested in seeing living dinosaurs up close? Do her and Malcolm still have a relationship? Apparently these answers will not come in Jurassic World: Dominion, at least not in the format of her being on screen. It would seem that her expertise could come in handy in a modern world where dinosaurs are roaming free globally.

Are you disappointed that Julianne Moore as never been asked back for a Jurassic sequel? Would you like to see her return at some point in the future, possibly in a Jurassic Park 7? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments section down below!

Fresh Updates on Jurassic World: Dominion Production and The Original Trio Back Together Again!

Posted on by Tom Jurassic

If recent information on the production of Jurassic World Dominion is to believed, then everything behind the scenes appears to be going surprisingly smoothly despite the additional COVID-related restrictions on the production.

A recent article from The Hollywood Reporter has explored how Hollywood has been adapting to shooting in the middle of the pandemic – and, as a part of the article, the Universal Pictures team debuted two brand-new set photographs from the production.

The first photograph, which appears to be from filming at Pinewood Studios, shows a massive, snowy mountain and frozen lake which has been constructed for the actors to perform in front of. Interestingly, the scale of this location is quite surprising as we would usually see an environment like this rendered in post-production, so we do wonder if there is more to the way this environment will be used in the upcoming production.

The second photograph, which appears to be from the second-unit in Malta, shows a dark and dingy looking environment filled with an assortment of shady-looking characters. Whilst we don’t get much more insight into the context of these photographs, we do get some insight into how production has been going, thanks to a statement from producer Patrick Crowley:

“When you get up and running, you realize that you need to go over and talk to that crew person and say, ‘Buddy, put the mask up over your nose.’ Or you find the three guys who are just 18 inches away from each other talking about what a great time they had last weekend, and you have to break it up,” says the movie’s producer Patrick Crowley.

“We have people who are hired to do nothing but go, ‘You need to get 2 meters away from him,’ because you know that the success of the show and the likelihood of them continuing to have jobs in the industry is dependent on that.” The film’s cast and crew are not only staying in a nearby hotel bought out by the studio in an effort to maintain a quarantine bubble, they’re also tested three times a week. To date, the production has processed a whopping 27,000 COVID-19 tests over the course of the shoot (the hotel staff is tested, too). At roughly $100 a pop, that’s close to $3 million on testing alone. “Universal never blinked,” says Crowley. “They said, ‘You’ve got to do what you’ve got to do.’ “

A recent photograph of the original trio, donning appropriate masks for National Register to Vote day, also has fans excited for the upcoming sequel. Indeed, this is the first time we have seen these three actors together for some time – providing an exciting glimpse into what we can expect when Jurassic World Dominion debuts in 2021.

The excitement has been further enhanced by a recent statement from Colin Trevorrow, in an interview with Syfy.

“I think people may be underestimating the size and importance of Laura Dern, Sam Neill, and Jeff Goldblum’s characters in this movie,” the filmmaker told SYFY WIRE during a digital junket for Netflix’s new animated series, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous. “It is very much an ensemble and that element, the ability to take these beloved characters from almost 30 years now, and understand how they interact with each other in the context of a world that we’ve really never seen before and have not been able to witness until now. It’s very exciting for me. I’m having the time of my life.”

It is safe to say that we are right in the depths of production on the next sequel – and I think we are all excited to continue to hear even more about production ahead of the first trailer for the new film.

What do you all think? Are you excited? Sound off in the comments below, and stay tuned for more Jurassic news as soon as we get it!

New York Comic Con announces Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous panel in October

Posted on by Josh Evans

The long awaited animated series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous will finally be released tomorrow, September 18th, on Netflix. The new series from Universal Pictures, Amblin and DreamWorks Animation takes viewers to the other side of Isla Nublar during the events of the fourth film Jurassic World.

After you check out the new series, you can go into the writer’s room with a special panel from New York Comic Con. The event will take place October 8-11 and the panel will be released on the New York Comic Con YouTube channel.

Join executive producers Colin Trevorrow and Scott Kreamer, consulting producer Zack Stentz, story editor Josie Campbell, and staff writers Sheela Shrivinas, Rick Williams and Bethany Johnson as they take you inside the writers’ room of Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous.

Make sure to check out our review of the series and hear all our opinions and thoughts. And listen in to our latest podcast where we break the show down episode by episode:

Also please let us know your thoughts in the comments section down below!

New VR Video Game ‘Jurassic World Aftermath’ Announced for Oculus Quest

Posted on by Jack

Earlier this year we discovered that Universal Pictures had trademarked Jurassic World Aftermath. While we initially thought this could be a revival of the cancelled video game Jurassic World Survivor, today the announcement came for a new VR video game for Oculus Quest.

The game is set two years after the fall of Jurassic World and is set on Isla Nublar. See the description below:

Set two years after the fall of Jurassic World, the suspenseful Jurassic World Aftermath sends you back to Isla Nublar in search of confidential research materials lost in the evacuation. The problem? A crash landing has left you stranded in the rundown ruins of a now-abandoned research facility—and deadly Velociraptors stalk your every move. You’ll have to rely on your wits (and a bit of luck) to escape the island alive in this tense and thrilling adventure from Oculus, Universal Games and Digital Platforms, and Coatsink Games.

And check out the trailer:

While many were eagerly anticipating a triple-A game for major gaming consoles, unfortunately for now only users of the Oculus will be able to play this Jurassic adventure.

Either way, Jurassic World Aftermath looks like it could be a lot of fun, so let us know in the comments section down below if you have an Oculus Quest and if you’ll be playing the game.

Jurassic World: Dominion’s filming schedule remains right on time

Posted on by Josh Evans

Talking exclusively with french entertainment website Premiere, Jurassic World: Dominion director Colin Trevorrow talked about the sixth film’s current production and shed light that filming remains right on track.

“We are right on time in the filming schedule. Obviously, it is not easy to film in these conditions. Everyone is doing their own thing. and everyone is very disciplined, keeps his distance, wears his mask. Universal and the producers are putting everything at our disposal to make it happen. So despite this postponement because of the health crisis, we are on schedule. It’s a really huge production, we haven’t finished yet. We still have quite a few weeks to shoot.”

After resuming production on July 6th, there have been some minor changes and hiccups but nothing major that has derailed things.

Trevorrow in the past has indicated that when he had joined the Jurassic family initially, the story for Dominion was the one he was most excited for and couldn’t wait to tell. It took 2015’s Jurassic World and 2018’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom to set up the world where he could finally tell this large scale story that combines the new trilogy’s main cast (Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard) with the original film’s main cast (Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum).

“Directing the original trio, associated with the stars of Jurassic World, is really the most exciting thing of all my life. I don’t know if I will ever be able to do better! There is a very good understanding on the set … between the actors at least, because it will not necessarily be the case of the characters!”

With the dinosaurs on the mainland, the star studded cast meshing the past with the present, along with the return of iconic InGen rival company, Biosyn, Dominion is one of the most anticipated films of 2021.

With the filming schedule remaining on track, Dominion is still scheduled to hit theaters on June 11, 2021. Concerns with Covid-19 and the uncertainty of what the movie theater landscape will look 9 months from now are the only potential roadblocks standing in the way of the June release date.

So what are your thoughts about Dominion’s filming schedule remaining on track? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous Season One Review

Posted on by Jack

With Camp Cretaceous opening in no less than four days time, we take you to the other side of the island and give you a taste of what’s to come on September 18th!

Check out our review of season one below, which contains minor spoilers. If you’re playing it safe, wait until you’ve seen the show in a few days time to watch and read the reviews!

In a recent interview, showrunner Scott Kreamer revealed Steven Spielberg’s thoughts on the show and what he had suggested to the production team.

“When Steven gave the okay for the project, when he gave the final sign-off, his marching orders were, ‘Don’t do the kiddy version. It needs to feel like it’s Jurassic Park. It needs to feel like it’s Jurassic World.’ And we went for it.”

Scott then continued to talk about the show and how they are handling the gritty and realistic aspect that comes with the films, and the reality of humans and dinosaurs being thrown into a situation together.

“In all the films, it’s the kids are the side characters who need to be rescued by Alan Grant, Owen Grady, or an adult. So the whole idea is: Let’s put kids in the center of the story. Let’s cut off adult help. Let’s make them have no one to count on but each other. And really, that’s just the entire impetus for this story, is let’s empower the kids and see what happens.”

The show’s target audience is children and young adults, but that doesn’t mean the show can’t appeal to the older audience too. The Jurassic franchise is long overdue an expanded universe television series or smaller movie – something to fill in the gaps – and Camp Cretaceous intends to appeal to the wider audience too.

“We definitely try to make this something that a parent could enjoy it, too. I think if you have a kid who’s watching this – especially watching it with their parents – it can also open up some really good discussions, I think, and really good communication between the two. And maybe raises issues or questions that wouldn’t normally be talked about.”

You can read the full interview over at io9!

With only a few days left until the show begins streaming on Netflix, how excited are you to join these campers in Jurassic World? Let us know in the comments section down below!

New Jurassic World Content Comes to LEGO Brawls Mobile Game

Posted on by Jack

LEGO and Red Games have launched new Jurassic World content in the LEGO Brawls mobile game, which is exclusive to the Apple Arcade platform.

This new integration allows players to battle and brawl with their favourite Jurassic World minifigures, which comes in the form of an Isla Nublar inspired level.

Both the Tyrannosaurus Rex and the Indominus Rex are additions to the game, allowing players to use dino powerups to crush the competition, and unlock the new Brawls champion, Owen Grady.

There will be Jurassic World minifigs available to players each week, and the more you play the more trophies and new content you earn! Check out the trailer below:

You can access this new game at the Apple App Store. This new LEGO content is yet another Jurassic World LEGO tie-in, with a Nickelodeon Jurassic World mini series debuting September 14th. In case you missed it, check out the first episode which is available to watch now.

Jeff Goldblum Hints at ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Script Changes Due to Covid-19

Posted on by Corey Anderson

In a new interview with People TV, Jeff Golblum gave viewers some insight into how production for Jurassic World: Dominion was progressing as the first major studio film to resume shooting amidst the pandemic.

When asked how the story of the new film had to adapt to our current reality, Goldblum responded:

“…there are [elements of the film] we are finding are already apropos, but there are some sensitive things that [the filmmakers] are tweaking and adjusting that might make it right for now and contributive and nourishing for right now.”

It also appears Ian Malcolm will be holding steadfast to the principles he’s attempted to convey in previous installments. Goldblum says:

“As it happens, there are things my character talks about, and has always talked about, like the fragility of our species and the global cooperation that’s needed . . . to unite us in trust and connectiveness as a family and to do right by ourselves and this glorious planet. As you can imagine those things are now more relevant than ever.”

Well said Jeff.

In true Goldblum fashion, Jeff knows how to tease fans just enough to keep us at peak excitement levels. He also spoke briefly about some scenes he’s already filmed, indicating a “thrilling” reunion with Laura Dern and Sam Neill in a sequence taking place in a Jeep. No doubt familiar territory for Mr. Goldblum.

Be sure to watch the interview at the KCTV website.

What do you think about the potential story impacts Covid-19 might have on Dominion? Do you think a Blockbuster franchise like Jurassic has the potential to give us some insight on how we should handle science and unity under the current circumstances? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

A New Trailer and Interactive Website for Upcoming Netflix Series ‘Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous’ is Here!

Posted on by Jack

Last month the teaser trailer was released for the upcoming animated Netflix series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, finally giving us a taste of the show and revealing more about the characters and dinosaurs that we will see.

Today, Netflix dropped the full trailer for season one of Camp Cretaceous that shows us even more of the action-packed show, with the tagline: Discover what happened… on the other side of the island! Check it out below:

Along with this trailer, the official interactive website for the show opened at CampCretaceous.com, which allows you to explore the various locations that we will see in the show such as the tree top cabins, the zip line adventure, and the genetics lab.

Head on over to the Camp Cretaceous interactive website which also includes a fun side scrolling game named ‘Escape the Enclosure’.

The full synopsis for the show is below:

Set against the timeline of the blockbuster film Jurassic World, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous follows a group of six teenagers trapped at a new adventure camp on the opposite side of Isla Nublar. When the events of the film unfold and dinosaurs are unleashed across the island, each kid realizes their very survival rests on the shoulders of themselves and their fellow campers. Unable to reach the outside world, our six teens will go from strangers to friends to family as they band together to survive the dinosaurs and uncover hidden secrets so deep they threaten the world itself.

What did you catch in the new trailer? We have compiled a few screenshots below!

Did you enjoy this trailer? As always let us know your thoughts in the comments section below, and if you want to learn more about the show then check out our video down below:

Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous launches September 18 on Netflix, and we will have more coverage over the next few weeks leading up to the release! Stay tuned.

Jeff Goldblum Talks Filming ‘Dominion’ with Original Co-Stars, and New Set Images Reveal Dinosaurs in Malta (Spoilers)

Posted on by Alex Evans

After travelling to the UK earlier in the month, Jeff Goldblum has started shooting his return as Dr. Ian Malcolm in Universal’s latest Jurassic outing, Jurassic World: Dominion.

Talking with Insider, Goldblum revealed that his first day on set was with none other than fellow Jurassic Park alums Sam Neill and Laura Dern. Trying to remain tight lipped, he further revealed they’d been working in very tight quarters, in a scene involving a brand new dinosaur.

“You’ll see — it’s a mystery you’ll solve when you see [the movie.] The three of us were in a tiny little space and we were being menaced by — I can’t even tell you — a surprising faction of prehistoric creatures that you’ve never seen before.”

In line with what we heard from director Colin Trevorrow, Goldblum confirmed that the animatronics really are back in force for the sixth film and just as terrifying as they were 27 years ago.

“There are a lot of animatronic things going on, so there is going to be less CGI I think, and lots of things that we can act with and see with our own eyes. We saw some amazing things. We were acting in a life and death situation,” Goldblum said of the scene he shot with Dern and Neil. “We think it might be the last moments of our lives and we’re all bonding with each other in an emotional and somewhat hilarious way.”

In the interview he goes on to confirm he will be shooting until the end of October, welcome news for those who were disappointed by his limited return in 2018’s Fallen Kingdom.

A fresh glimpse at some of Dominion’s larger set pieces has also surfaced on twitter courtesy of user Brycenator100. Due to potential spoilers, you’ll need to click the image to reveal it.


The ice covered cliff faces match up to early images we’ve seen of some of the other sets constructed at Pinewood’s UK lot, however the inclusion of a downed Royal Navy helicopter raises even more questions about where the film will take us globally. At the close of Fallen Kingdom, we saw various dinosaur species being shipped off to lands unknown, perhaps they’ve finally made it across the Atlantic?

In other photos taken from the filming in Malta, we can see two dinosaur head statues used for lighting references and eye lines for actors, and while the heads themselves aren’t of the best quality due to only being references for post-production, many fans have speculated as to what species they may be.


A video was also captured showing some of the filming involving Chris Pratt’s character Owen riding a motorbike through thin roads in Malta. It appears that he is being chased, not riding alongside Velociraptors this time.

It’s also worth noting that, as confirmed in our Malta article last week, they are using a stunt double, as Chris Pratt has not traveled to Malta.

We discuss the above set photos and more on the latest podcast, which you can listen to below:

Are you excited to see Dr. Ian Malcolm back in action? What do you think these new images mean for Dominion? Sound off in the comment!