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Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom Book Confirms First Film Appearance of Fan Favorite Dinosaur!

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Spoiler Warning! While this piece of merchandise and description was released directly by the manufacturer, there is a possibility it was not yet meant to be public – particularly before the first trailer. If you would rather discover at least one of the new dinosaur species directly from the marketing, it’s best to turn back now.

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While the eagerly anticipated first trailer for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom has yet to release, small tidbits of news continue to surface from various sources. The eminent threat of a volcanic eruption has been confirmed from numerous pieces of artwork featured on upcoming products, as well as the return of fan favorites such as Velociraptor Blue and the Tyrannosaurus Rex. The latest batch of information comes from the upcoming ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ augmented reality book by Carlton Kids, and it’s quite exciting.

While the cover art reveals nothing new, it does once again hammer home the fiery theme of a volcanic eruption which has been present in all forms of Fallen Kingdom marketing and merchandise. However, the description of the book is a different story – while it’s fairly vague, it outright confirms that a fan favorite dinosaur will be making its on screen debut in Fallen Kingdom: Baryonyx.

Carlton’s official Augmented Reality book is jam-packed with exclusive movie imagery and background facts, and lets you experience original Jurassic World dinosaurs through mind-blowing next-generation, fully interactive Digital Magic. Learn how to bond with and train alpha Velociraptor “Blue”, then use her as your protector and guide as you encounter other dinosaurs through the app. From brand-new movie dinosaur characters including awesome Baryonyx and a terrifying new hybrid breed, to old favourites like T. Rex and Stegosaurus, this Jurassic World AR book will wow readers all over again.

Baryonyx is a bipedal carnivousous dinosaur, that could reach lengths of over 30 feet long, and stood nearly 10 feet tall. The fossil record suggest this predatory dinosaur lived primarily off of a diet of fish, swiping them from the water with long clawed limbs or its crocodile like jaw. However, that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be regarded as a threat – especially as InGen creations tend to be more dangerous than their real world namesakes.

Baryonyx art created for JurassicWorld.com in 2015 by Julius Csotonyi

Barynoyx has an interesting history with the Jurassic Park franchise, and despite never being seen in any of the films, was allegedly on Isla Nublar during the events of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World. According to the first films park map, it had a riverside paddock on the far east of the island. Likewise, it appears on the Jurassic World park map, and is said to be one of the dinosaurs you can see during the ‘Cretaceous Cruise’.

Further, Baryonyx was almost the main antagonist of Jurassic Park 3, but was later replaced by its larger cousin species the Spinosaurus. In fact, an early version of the Jurassic Park 3 logo featured the Baryonyx over its sailed back relative, which was featured on the final logos. As an homage to this change, Billy Brennan mistakenly identifies the Spinosaurus as a Baryonyx, and when corrected by Alan Grant, comments the Spinosaurus was never present on InGen’s list.

While the Baryonyx has never been depicted in the films, artwork was created for it by paleoartist Julius Csotonyi for the official Jurassic World website – however, it should be noted, this was not commissioned by the fillmaking team, but rather a late addition by the web marketing team. As such, its visual depiction does not reflect its upcoming Fallen Kingdom design, as there was no film material reference. This canonical visual indifference can be seen with the artwork for species that exist in the films, but had no ILM renders, such as Pachycephalosaurus, and Parasaurolophus – in their cases, the Csotonyi artwork looks nothing like their film counterparts.

The Baryonyx isn’t the only exciting detail the augmented reality book revealed – it also confirmed that Fallen Kingdom will feature an all new hybrid dinosaur. While it doesn’t reveal its name, it is safe to assume the creature in question is the ‘Indoraptor‘, which universal trademarked a few months back. No details of this dinosaur beyond its name are known, other than it is likely the dinosaur in the picture above.

The Augmented Reality book is the second in the series from Carlton Kids, following the release of one in 2015 for Jurassic World. It retails for around $9.99, has 32 pages, and releases May 2018. Check out the 2015 book in action to see how the augmented reality features works!

The first trailer for Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom debuts December 7th, during Thursday Night Football on NBC and is expected to contain a glimpse at the Baryonyx among many other dinosaur species. Are you excited to finally see this dinosaur in action? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned as more news is sure to erupt online soon!

Source: Carlton Books

UPDATE: The First Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Trailer Probably Arriving December 7th!

Posted on by Chris Pugh

UPDATE TO PREVIOUS STORY

False alarm on the previous story that the first Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom trailer was to arrive this Thursday, November 30th. Universal Pictures have since clarified that the trailer will NOT be arriving this Thursday. The promo video in the story below (now removed due to a copyright claim from Universal) was released early, by accident. The assets have since been removed from the press server.

The trailer IS close, perhaps a week or two away. Odds are these ads were not meant to be released until next week, which puts the trailer release date on the 7th (which we revealed on our latest Podcast) We will keep you updated as we learn more!

The original story is as follows:

It’s official – the first Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom trailer arrives this Thursday, November 30th. Universal has announced that the very first Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom trailer will debut during Thursday Night Football on NBC (Cowboys vs Redskins).

Universal took to their press servers to upload a series of TV spots teasing the trailer reveal, all stating that the trailer arrives Thursday. As the air/upload date is not embargoed, it is safe to assume it does indeed mean this Thursday – although we had previously heard it was aiming for the Thursday night slot of December 7th, so while the early date is surprising, the debut format is much expected!

This trailer announcement comes shortly after Colin Trevorrow teased the first footage of baby Blue from Fallen Kingdom, taking the internet by storm. Stay tuned – more teases and updates may be coming shortly.

With all of the wonder, adventure and thrills synonymous with one of the most popular and successful franchises in cinema history, this all-new motion-picture event sees the return of favorite characters and dinosaurs—along with new breeds more awe-inspiring and terrifying than ever before. Welcome to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

Stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard return alongside executive producers Steven Spielberg and Colin Trevorrow for Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Pratt and Howard are joined by co-stars James Cromwell, Ted Levine, Justice Smith, Geraldine Chaplin, Daniella Pineda, Toby Jones, Rafe Spall, while BD Wong and Jeff Goldblum reprise their roles.

Directed by J.A. Bayona (The Impossible), the epic action-adventure is written by Jurassic World’s director, Trevorrow, and its co-writer, Derek Connolly. Producers Frank Marshall and Pat Crowley once again partner with Spielberg and Trevorrow in leading the team of filmmakers for this stunning installment. Belén Atienza joins the team as a producer.

Check back for updates shortly!

Source: EPK.TV

Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom Trailer Launching After December 1st with Contest to See it Early!

Posted on by Chris Pugh

Update: When we ran the article, the contest specified the prize being a chance to see the Jurassic World 2 trailer early. It has been updated to say a ‘Jurassic Experience’ – though we’re comfortable in assuming the trailer is part of that experience.

While the exact online debut date for the Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom trailer remains burried, we know it will arrive no later than December 13th with Star Wars The Last Jedi. Now thanks to an official contest being hosted by the Mexican branch of Universal Pictures via their Jurassic World Facebook page, we know it will come no sooner than December 1st.

This information comes via a new contest to see the trailer early, and the last chance to enter is December 1st – therefore, the trailer will not hit publicly prior.

To enter in the contest you must live in Mexico and follow the contests other terms and conditions. The contest requires players to rapidly enter answers for 10 Jurassic Park related questions – so good look to all those involved! We suspect if you’re visiting our site, you have more than a good chance to get all of them correct. At this point, it is unclear how winners will view the trailer and if travel is involved – however, there will be 150 lucky Jurassic fans.

While there is no evidence of similar contests in the US, UK, or other territories, we suspect they will see similar announcements soon. We’ve reached to Universal to find out if other countries will have a chance to enter, but have not received a reply as of running the article.

The Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom trailer has some competition in early December, as the Avengers Infinity War trailer is rumored to release December 4th. It seems unlikely that the Fallen Kingdom trailer will drop prior, as the contest ends on the 1st – so perhaps the official trailer debut date for will be near the 6th or the 7th, with the early viewing beforehand.

Stay tuned – we will update the website as we get more information about the trailers release date, and if other countries are launching similar contests.

Thanks to JPsacu on Instagram for the heads up!

Source: Jurassic World Mexico Facebook

Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard Film Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom Promo at NHMLA!

Posted on by Jennifer

Hold on to your butts – Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom promotion has begun!

Bryce Dallas Howard along with Chris Pratt attended a promotional event at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles today! It was confirmed promotion for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Bryce’s makeup artist karayoshimotobua via instagram story (see below).  The videos include Bryce and Chris interacting with a triceratops puppet said to be from Universal Studios Japan according to instagram poster ilanagustafson. 

While details are slim, those in attendance say Universal Pictures filmed some sort of promo for the upcoming sequel. Check out all the coverage below!


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It remains unclear what exactly was filmed, and if the actors were there as themselves, or if they filmed any in character content for other purposes. We reported last year that Universal had acquired some domains that could be potentially used for the upcoming sequels viral advertisement, and this could very easily be related!

Stay tuned – if we learn more about what was shot we will be sure to update the article. As always, sound off in the comments below, and let us know what you think was filmed at the NHMLA today!

The Jurassic Park Trilogy is Getting New Blu Ray Covers So Bad We Thought They Were Fake

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The Jurassic Park name means something – whether it’s the seal of quality only Spielberg can bring, pushing the boundaries of visual effects, or the iconic dinosaur designs. It’s a mega franchise running over 25 years if you count the novels, and its name is synonymous with quality. So why does the franchise seem to lack any real quality control (or at least the budget for good Photoshop artists)?

Welcome, to B-movie quality cover art park. To truly appreciate the travesties on display above, you should first look at them at full size and resolution, because the compressed picture just doesn’t do it justice. Snarky jokes aside, those covers just are not good – and for more reasons than poor photoshop skills.

First up, Jurassic Park – conceptually it is a great cover (they all are – in concept), and Alan Grant and the Ford Explorer do look fantastic. Unfortunately, they look more like a previs concept. The Tyrannosaurus stands out of place, featuring a strangely modified male Tyrannosaurus head from The Lost World, not the female from Jurassic Park (plus it’s just poorly composited). In fact, the head used here is the bizarrely malformed head used on the 2015 Jurassic World products.

Wait. Is that a thumb on the Tyrannosaurus!? A moment ago we were going to point out Alan Grant wasn’t looking at the Rex, but now that issue seems Compsognathus sized. That’s not the only issue at play – the Tyrannosaurs right leg and foot are larger than the left, meaning they should be in front – however, the rear left leg has been photoshopped to land in the front.

The Lost World cover is plagued with just as many issues (ignoring the ugly logo, which would be an issue on its own). First off, the photoshop composition is just bad – which is frustrating, as the base image used (above) is a great choice. Of course the Stegosaurs pictured are far too large (even by The Lost World’s standards), but the idea behind the cover is fun. However, as Jurassic Park teaches us, intention doesn’t overrule execution.

The other issue is the two Stegosaurus’ on display aren’t from The Lost World: Jurassic Park – they’re the drastically different design from Jurassic World. In fact, the two renders on the cover are from Fallen Kingdom, and have already been spotted on early merchandise images. At least this can answer the raging question – do Jurassic World Stegosaurs have beaks like TLW and the real animal? Apparently not.

The Jurassic Park 3 cover is easily the least offensive. The composition of the overall image looks good, the Pteranodon is mostly accurate to the film, and it captures the feel of the movie. It’s just stuck with an ugly logo, and a really poorly photoshopped Billy Brennan face on the cover (perhaps he’s reacting to the other two covers).

Minus the logo, this one at least looks like a professional film studio released it, even if it’s a bit sloppy. Though we have to wonder – why is it Billy on the cover (or wait – is that actually Nicholas Cage)? Further, why not the Spinosaurus? Those aren’t really issues, but the choices stood out as discussion points none the less.

It’s not just us scoffing at the new covers and initially questioning their legitimacy. In fact, the whole community seems to be having the same overall reaction:

For more community reactions see our Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter comments plus this Reddit thread.

So, how exactly did this new cover lineup pass quality control? While we can’t answer that, we can say it’s not the first time something like this slipped by for Jurassic Park. In fact, it’s not even the worst. The worst would be the 2013 Jurassic Park 3D IMAX Poster.

 

Art is subjective, but when it comes to meeting the quality and established designs from the base material, the line is crossed to objectivity. To be blunt, the poster and covers above are just not good. In fact, they’re awful, and a poor representation of the source material. This isn’t a case of a fandom entitlement complex (which is a real issue), but simply a poor look for the films overall. When talented artists put out better unofficial work on a daily basis, there is a big issue.

While the above artwork looks like it came from the studio that brought you Sharknado, the next point is something more subjective. The Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary key art looks more like a child’s coloring book cover than the celebration of the longstanding legacy of the film franchise.

The cartoony art style for the fossil backdrop is nothing at all like the visuals on display in Jurassic Park, nor does it mirror or celebrate the artwork used in 1993. 1993 used simple black backdrops, or the iconic jungle sunset motif. If they must insist on a fossil backdrop, at least go minimalistic and inspired by the pillars in visitors center (and actually illustrate dinosaurs depicted in Jurassic Park).

Though, as we said prior, this one is subjective – at least the artwork for Jurassic Park 25th looks professionally done, even if it does seem out of place. At the very least, it’s not another case of Velociraptor toys being released without sickle claws.

Nor are they the frog faced, green Jurassic Park 2011 Blu Ray statue (the original female Tyrannosaurus is brown, and certainly doesn’t look like this):

In the 2010’s the Jurassic brand hit an awkward stride, with products and images that don’t reflect the brand they belong to. With 2015’s Jurassic World, most chocked it up to rapid growing pains – but over two years later, the excuse seems a little less genuine. Perhaps a lack of a visual style guide and story bible has led an inability to properly vet creative outputs (but that doesn’t explain poor composition – that simply looks cheap and rushed).

This isn’t meant to be an attack piece – Universal Pictures releases some of our favorite films, and their offices are filled with talented, kind, smart, and enthusiastic people. This isn’t personal – just an observation of the some of the high profile Jurassic misfires. We digress. Rant over.

The Blu Rays are listed on Amazon.com, and judging by the back covers are simple releases of the other standalone Blu Rays, with no new content. Considering the cover art, these are easy skips, unless you’re an absolute completionist collector. If you’re on the market for Jurassic Blu Rays, be on the look out for these – they have great covers, and the same content:

This begs the question – if there is no new content on the Blu Rays, will Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary get its own release with new content in the coming months? The demand is there for a 4K release, and the 25th anniversary would the perfect time!

Sound off in the comments below, and let us know what you think of the covers! If you’re a photoshop wizard, perhaps you can take a stab at making your own custom covers and share them with us. As always, stay tuned for the last news – with the Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom trailer coming within a month, things are sure to get exciting soon.

Source: Amazon.com (Via @gencinexin and Blu-Ray.com)

New Jurassic Park Collectibles Coming Soon from Iron Studios!

Posted on by Maggie Rachael

Looks like the market for Jurassic Park collectibles is expanding – Iron Studios, a collectibles company based in Brazil, has acquired the license to produce official Jurassic Park products!

The company announced the upcoming release of their first Jurassic Park products with a video on their Facebook page, simulating the inside of one of the tour Jeeps from the original film, captioned simply with, “Park will open in December.”

“Park will open in December”

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On their website, the studio describes themselves as “a developer and producer of highly detailed collectible figures…the first Brazilian company with 100% official products aimed at collectors”. Currently, the studio also produces officially licensed collectibles for DC Comics, Star Wars, and Marvel Comics, geared towards “fans passionate about their favorite pop culture characters and the hobby of collecting”.

The first pieces of Iron Studios’ Jurassic Park collection will be unveiled in December at Comic-Con Experience (CCXP) in Brazil, one of the largest comic conventions in the world. The studio is working closely with Universal Pictures to create a exciting presentation that will do justice to the legacy of the franchise.

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While the first items to be released will be from the original film, the studio is open to producing collectibles from other Jurassic Park films – including Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom – in the future. No word yet on what characters will be featured in this first release, but since Iron Studios primarily produces human figures, perhaps fans can expect to see something of the original trio from the first film.

Examples of several collectible figures currently available from Iron Studios

Iron Studios wants you to know they are huge fans of the Jurassic Park franchise, and are investing a lot of time and effort in the project to make the best products possible for fans. More information on the collection will be released on the studio’s Facebook page in the coming weeks as CCXP rolls around.

Are you excited about these new products? What collectibles are you hoping to see? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned for updates!

You can follow Iron Studios on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Source: Iron Studios

First Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Merchandise Begins Roaring In!

Posted on by Jack

Next year we will be celebrating 25 years of Jurassic Park. From roughly January to April 2018, Universal Pictures will actively promote and celebrate the original movie, with the later months of the year being dedicated to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, which releases June 22 2018!

You may remember earlier in the year we discovered the official 25th Anniversary logo on an Amazon listing for a wall calendar, and now, thanks to the wonders of the world wide web, we are beginning to see more of the new products and collectables that will drain our bank accounts next year!

First up from Iron Gut Publishing we have this Jurassic Park Collectable Coin 25th Anniversary (silver plated). This piece is numbered and embossed on both sides and is limited to 5000 pieces. The coin releases this November – check out more here!

Also from Iron Gut Publishing is this collection of Jurassic Park art prints – they average around $10, and can be purchased from web stores such as SmartArts.Gallery!

Beautiful new artwork by Golden Books will front the Jurassic Park Little Golden Book which is an age-appropriate book adaptation of Jurassic Park! This fully illustrated book is 24-pages long, and releases in February of next year and will sell for $4.99

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Jurassic Park with this amazing Little Golden Book adaptation!

In 1993 Academy Award®-winning director Steven Spielberg introduced audiences everywhere to Jurassic Park, which instantly became a worldwide phenomenon that is still regarded as one of the greatest blockbuster films of all time. Now, the movie’s youngest fans and dinosaur enthusiasts can relive the movie in this fun, action-packed–and age-appropriate–Little Golden Book adaptation of Jurassic Park!

Next up we have Jurassic Park: The Deluxe Junior Novelization! This is a hard cover book which releases in February of next year. While it is a reissue of the original junior novelization, it does include new ‘full color scenes’!

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Jurassic Park with this amazing novelization!

In 1993 Academy Award®-winning director Steven Spielberg introduced audiences everywhere to Jurassic Park, which instantly became a worldwide phenomenon that is still regarded as one of the greatest blockbuster films of all time. This deluxe hardcover reissue of the original novelization retells the whole exciting story of dinosaurs run amok and features an expanded insert of full-color scenes from the movie!

The next three products discovered are for Jurassic World, and quite possibly Fallen Kingdom; Owen’s Guide to Survival (Lego Jurassic World), and Reader with Stickers (Lego Jurassic World). Owen’s Guide for Survival is 128-pages loing, is being released by Scholastic Inc., and has the following synopsis:

A guide from Owen’s point of view, all about surviving Jurassic World and being a great dino trainer! This funny guide features dinos, characters, and locations from LEGO(R)Jurassic World(TM), and is narrated by Owen himself. If you’re looking to survive (and thrive) in LEGO Jurassic World, then this is the guide for you!

Something slightly more exciting are the ‘IncrediBuilds’ lineup: the IncrediBuilds Jurassic World: Raptor Deluxe Book and Model Set! With this kit, you can build your own Velociraptor and read facts and trivia about the species in the companion full colour book.

Build your own Velociraptor with this IncrediBuilds™ Jurassic World model kit, featuring a deluxe full-color book with facts and trivia on one of the most iconic dinosaurs in movie history.

Go wild for the Velociraptor with this authentic Jurassic World wood model set. The 16-page hardcover book is packed with information on the carnivorous hunting dinosaur, from interesting fun facts to its history in the Jurassic Park film universe. Featuring behind-the-scenes content, this deluxe book and model set is a must-have for Jurassic Park fans. The wood model is easy to assemble and snaps together to form a dynamic, 3D version of the Velociraptor that is perfect for customizing and displaying.

The final product is another IncrediBuilds set, this one circling back to the Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary theme:Jurassic Park: Tour Vehicle Deluxe Book and Model Set! While no photos or covers have been discovered for these items, we can hope they receive artwork treatment as inspired as the Little Golden Book seen above!

We’re expecting to see much more as we head into 2018 (perhaps a new Blu Ray set?) but for now it’s great to see that Universal will promote the original movie! Be sure to let us know what you think of the products above, and what you hope to see in the future in the comments below!

Universal Studios Japan Announces New Parade Featuring Jurassic World!

Posted on by Chris Pugh

When it comes to Jurassic Park, Universal Studios Japan gets all the good stuff. Their dinosaurs look more accurate to the films, their encounters are more robust, and their rides are newer, with more variety. So it comes as no surprise that Universal Studios Japan is getting an epic new parade with Jurassic World as a headliner. While details are still few, the piece of key art released paints an exciting picture.

Read the first details about the Universal Spectacle Night Parade in the press release below!

Universal Studios Japan will introduce a new large-scale project in 2018, the world’s first next-generation parade, “Universal Spectacle Night Parade – Best of Hollywood”, which will revolutionize the traditional experience.

Universal Studios Japan continues to invest in new experience to bring park guests innovative entertainment.

The “Universal Spectacle Night Parade – Best of Hollywood” will celebrate 4 of Hollywood’s most fan favorite films, including “Harry Potter” “Minions,” “Jurassic World”, and making their Park debut in the parade “Transformers”, the born-in- Japan entertainment brand with its popular toys, games, animation and feature films.

J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World and its captivating magic, the Illimination’s “Minions” and their mayhem, theenormous robots “Transformers”, and the realism of the “Jurassic World” dinosaurs come together to be recreated in a continually changing entertainment spectacle. Park guests will be completely enveloped and fully immersed in this brand-new and continually changing entertainment, which far surpasses the traditional theme park parade experience.

The impossible is made possible with perfect synchronization of projection mapping, which completely cover the surroundings, floats incorporating dynamic movements, high quality film lighting, sweeping cinematic score and performances by live entertainers through the use of “Show Orchestration,” an outstanding technology specially developed by Universal Creative.

Followers of our website will no doubt recognize that Tyrannosaurus Rex render as one of the new pieces of key art being circulated for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom – and yes, it appears that the second T.rex in the background is another new render from the upcoming sequel. More eagle eyed readers may also recognize the rocky mountain in the backdrop from the early ‘JW2’ licensing expo banners spotted earlier this year. The red glow from behind also seems to be a hint of volcanic activity, which may well factor into the parade itself.

Considering that they keyart heavily borrows from the upcoming sequel, it is very possible the events showcased in the parade are inspired by Fallen Kingdom. Could that mean a Tyrannosaurus chasing a Gyropshere scene will be featured – or is that simply creative liberty taken while creating the parade? Time will tell!

The final key note of importance is this is the first time the parks have used the branding of ‘Jurassic World’ rather than ‘Jurassic Park’. While it’s only for a parade at this time, it may be a sign of future things to come.

Are you excited for the new parade – and do you hope it comes to the other Universal parks, such at the one in Florida? Sound off in the comments below, and let us know. As always, stay tuned for all of the latest news!

Special thanks to @thepastrypossum on Twitter for the heads up!

Source: Universal Studios Japan

Jeff Goldblum Confirms His Role in Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom is Relatively Small

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Touring the press outlets for his new film Thor: Ragnarok, Jeff Goldblum is undoubtedly being asked about his upcoming role in the Jurassic World sequel, Fallen Kingdom.

While none of the cast are able to reveal too much about the film (too much = anything), Jeff did reveal the size of his role in a reply to my question submitted to the Empire writer, Nick de Semlyen.

“It’s small… who knows, they may cut me out entirely! But if I stay in I’ll be a sprig of parsley or a little garnish, hopefully with some impact!”

While he was no doubt joking about potentially being cut out of the movie (fear not, Malcolm’s in), it was a little bit disappointing to hear that his role is small. While I don’t expect Ian Malcolm to be running around the islands anymore, I was hoping for his character to have a more prominent role, almost in an effort to return the franchise to its thematic roots.

Listen to the whole interview below – the questions begin at 14:13

In what capacity do you think Ian Malcolm will appear in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom? For whatever reason, I can’t help but think we’ll be seeing him in the third act only, potentially establishing the return of more characters in the third film.

We can assume the ending of Fallen Kingdom is going to feel like one big setup for the third movie, and while that’s expected in this day and age of blockbusters, I do hope Malcolm is given proper treatment.

His character’s change from Jurassic Park to The Lost World is memorable and to me, one of the most important takeaways from the 1997 follow-up. Director Steven Spielberg executed his character’s progression perfectly – and logically. After what they saw and experienced on Isla Nublar, having Malcolm return as a cooky, sleazy theorist wouldn’t work. His experiences shifted him, changed him.

It’s exciting to think about how Malcolm has changed since 1997 – and what his views on Jurassic World are. For some reason, I don’t think he’s a fan…

Huge thanks to Nick at Empire for getting my question in there! Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

Source: Empire

Jeff Goldblum Gives New Updates About the Return of Ian Malcolm in Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom!

Posted on by Josh Evans

In a new interview with Radio Times, Jurassic Park’s Jeff Goldblum shared some information on what we may expect from the return of his character, Ian Malcolm, in the upcoming fifth Jurassic film, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. While he definitely does not want to spoil anything about the film, he did say this:

“Ian Malcolm, yes might be back in this one, and he might have something to say about the current confluence of circumstances around the use and misuse of technology. With some irony, deep wise passionate conviction……”

Goldblum also teases that Malcolm might again be wearing some dark clothing and tinted glasses. Of course the entire interview is it a bit humorous in nature – though his wardrobe hints come as no surprise to fans. Did you pick up how he changed his voice to sound more Malcolm-like when talking about his role? His words hint at a return to form for his character, possibly straying away from his personalty shift seen in The Lost World.

Finally, while not saying much, Colin Trevorrow has broken the recent trend of silence, offering a hint of an update:

What do you think of the new comments Jeff Goldblum made about the return of his iconic character Ian Malcolm in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below and on our forums!

Source: Radio Times