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Isla Sorna Expedition Pack Joins the Legacy Collection in Our Final Episode of Beyond The Gates!

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This year has been full of exciting reveals from Mattel and the final episode is no different! Joining the Legacy Collection and expanding the vehicles from The Lost World: Jurassic Park, it’s the Isla Sorna Expedition Pack!

Featuring none other than Dieter Stark, this set comes with Compies, a Velociraptor, and InGen’s Unimog, based upon the original concept art for the movie by John Bell!

Join Chris, Mattel’s MVP Rafael Bencosme, along with conceptual artist on Jurassic Park and The Lost World John Bell who talks us through his artwork and inspiration! Watch the episode below:

The Isla Sorna Expedition Pack from Mattel is now available to pre-order exclusively (in the US) at Target.com! Don’t miss your chance to grow your own InGen vehicle collection by pre-ordering now.

We wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who watched Beyond The Gates and supported the show over these last three years. It has been such an honour to work on this program, and to work so closely with the talented people at Universal Pictures and Mattel.

We always intended the episodes to feature as much new behind the scenes material as we could, and getting to speak with the incredible talent who made our favourite movies has been nothing short of a dream. Learning the processes behind designing Mattel’s collectibles with the very designers themselves has been so exciting, and we hope we’ve managed to entertain along the way.

Beyond The Gates spanned three seasons, and spawned the spinoff show Jurassic World Revealed which we also produced and localized for 7 countries.

We also want to take a moment to thank the incredibly talented composer Caleb Burnett who has been with us from the very beginning. He composed our wonderful theme music and episodic music throughout and also worked with us on Revealed. Beyond The Gates wouldn’t be what it is without you!

While our work with the show is coming to an end, you can expect more great things in the near future! Thank you again to our wonderful partners and to all of you for watching along!

– Jack and Chris

First Trailer for Netflix’s Camp Cretaceous Sequel Series ‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’!

Posted on by Chris Pugh

After over a year of rumors, speculation, and anticipation the first official look at the ‘Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous’ sequel ‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory‘ is here via Netflix’s Geeked Week! This trailer features our first look at Darius, and confirms that the storyline takes place years after Camp Cretaceous – much closer to the events of Jurassic World Dominion.

Take a look below and read on for everything we know about the new show!

After the park has closed, after the kingdom has fallen, a new era of chaos begins…. Jurassic World: Chaos Theory is coming to Netflix in 2024. About Jurassic World: From Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, Jurassic World immerses audiences of all ages in a new era of wonder and thrills where dinosaurs and humankind must learn to coexist. Jurassic World is set against a global backdrop of diverse locations, with a sprawling story grounded in believable science and populated by distinctive dinosaurs, heroic humans, and cunning villains at both ends of the evolutionary spectrum. It is a larger-than-life destination for exploration, discovery, and epic adventure.

‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’ is believed to take place some years after the events of Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom in 2021, roughly a year to mere months before the bulk of events seen in Jurassic World Dominion. This would make the lead character, Darius Bowman, roughly 18 years old and the other ‘camp-fam’ characters in their late teens and early twenties. While it’s not confirmed who will be returning from Camp Cretaceous, we expect to see all of the Nublar Six to return over the show’s expected multi-season run.

The trailer doesn’t give much to go off of, other than showcasing the T. rex capture from Dominion suggesting the show will go full throttle into the dinosaurs on the mainland plot! To learn more, check out our rumor roundup and speculation videos about everything we currently know about ‘Chaos Theory’ – including theories about the characters and dinosaurs in the show!

Are you excited to see a show that will seemingly leave Isla Nublar, home of Jurassic Park, in the past? Let us know and stay tuned for all the latest news!

Order the Jurassic Park ‘Lab Tour Dr. Henry Wu’ on Mattel Creations!

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THE DOCTOR IS IN! And Mr. DNA, where did you come from?

Mattel Creations have just launched pre-orders for this all-new Hammond Collection set, the Jurassic World Hammond Collection Lab Tour Dr. Henry Wu.

The set is a limited exclusive to Mattel Creations and is available to pre-order for $30 USD directly at the Mattel Creations website!

Check out the detail below:

Gain access to InGen’s ground zero, where the greatest dino DNA discoveries unfolded. Inside the Hammond Lab, your tour is led by the less-than-humble technician, Dr. Henry Wu, and an anthropomorphic double helix, Mr. DNA. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park, our exclusive set features first-time Hammond Collection characters, transporting you to the start of a story that’s millions of years old.   The journey opens in the unboxing. Breach the security system doors to enter the lab, where lights flicker ominously. The packaging includes film details, an egg incubator, and other testing equipment. There are even sounds, as Dr. Wu and Mr. DNA have 4 button-activated phrases triggered through a button on the packaging.   

• JURASSIC WORLD HAMMOND COLLECTION Lab Tour Dr. Henry Wu 
• Dr. Wu figure has swappable hands and 4 button-activated phrases 
• Mr. DNA speaks with 4 button-activated phrases      
• Accessories include a lab clipboard, raptor hatchling, and pencil 
• Lab lights flicker  
• Packaging features Mr. DNA, dino DNA genetic board, egg incubator structure, and testing equipment   

Colors and decorations may vary. Purchase limits subject to change at the sole discretion of Mattel.

The set joins an ever-growing variety of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World collectibles from Mattel’s Hammond Collection. Check out a gallery of photos below!

A lot of love has gone into this set and if you want to grow your own Jurassic collection with the original 1993 Dr. Henry Wu, be sure to pre-order it now, directly on Mattel Creations!

New Animated Show Announced by Netflix – Jurassic World: Chaos Theory

Posted on by Jurassic Outpost

You heard that right, Netflix have announced the Camp Cretaceous sequel show and will unveil even more information this November.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory takes it’s title from Dr. Ian Malcolm’s signature line, and will release on the streaming platform Netflix in 2024.

Not much is known about the show at this time, but we speculate that some, if not all, of the Camp Cretaceous alumni will return in this adventure.

You can learn more about the show in the videos above and below – and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments for what you hope to see in Chaos Theory!

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Fallen Kingdom’s Carnotaurus Joins The Hammond Collection in Beyond the Gates

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Mattel’s Hammond Collection keeps on growing! Last month the show unveiled Owen and Blue from Jurassic World, and this month Fallen Kingdom’s Carnotaurus joins the collection.

Join Chris, Mattel’s Greg Murphy, and Fallen Kingdom’s Visual Effects Supervisor David Vickery who go behind the scenes through the detailed design process for both the toy and the film dinosaur! Check out the full episode below:

This new item from Mattel is now available to pre-order exclusively (in the US) at Target.com! Don’t miss your chance to grow your Fallen Kingdom Hammond Collection by pre-ordering now.

Don’t miss more Beyond The Gates next month!

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‘The Hatchling’ – a Original Dinosaur Short Film – Bring’s the Jurassic World Vibes

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An all-new original short film ‘The Hatchling‘ featuring plenty of dinosaurs has roared online! While it is not an official entry into the Jurassic World universe or a production by Universal Pictures, it is sure to be right up your alley. Drawing clear inspiration from Amblin classics such as ‘The Goonies’ and ‘ET,’ this short film transports viewers to a world reminiscent of Jurassic Park (and dare we say, a more grounded Camp Cretaceous), complete with numerous easter eggs for all the dedicated fans like ourselves.

The production comes from quite a few members of the Jurassic Park community (with full transparency: Chris Pugh, from our own website, is among them). Although it doesn’t formally position itself as a fan film, ‘The Hatchling’ offers a surprisingly high-quality experience despite its modest scale.

So what are you waiting for, watch ‘The Hatchling’ below (after all, it’s only 10 minutes long)!

“Introducing ‘THE HATCHLING,’’ an original short film that transports you to a world where dinosaurs and man coexist. Nestled within the picturesque outskirts of Pine Ridge, a tight-knit group is thrust into a thrilling adventure to help reunite a baby Deinocheirus with its family in the sun-soaked wilds. Alongside evading the wrath of prehistoric beasts, our heroes are entangled in a web of forces who wish to capture the infant for their dubious agendas.

THE HATCHLING features high-quality independent filmmaking and beautiful visual effects–all available to watch on YouTube. Starring Carrie Gibson (HBO’S Barry), April Consalo (Cannibal Mukbang), Lamonte Forte-Jordan, and Liam Krivcov. From director Tim Cianfano, producers Max Bellomio, Anthony Feliciano, Luke Lotardo, and Chris Pugh, and writers Bri Bollmann, Tim Cianfano, and Chris Pugh, viewers of all ages are guaranteed a thrilling ride.”

So what did you think? Be sure to let us know, and if you have a project you want featured here sound off. We hope to see more projects from all the independent filmmakers and storytellers out there tackle dinosaurs in the future!

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What Happened to the Live-Action Jurassic World TV Series?

Posted on by Jack

Do you remember the reports of a live-action Jurassic World television series being in development? The series had enlisted Jurassic alumni Colin Trevorrow and Steven Spielberg as producers, alongside newcomers Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank, both presidents at Amblin Television.

It listed Vancouver, Canada as its primary production location, which is a film and TV hotspot, and where Jurassic World Dominion began filming in 2020.

Unfortunately the show never left the early development phase, but what happened? We explore this and more in our new video:

What kind of Jurassic Park (or World) show would you like to see? Would you like to go back to the construction of the original Jurassic Park, or would you like to see a dinosaur-infested world post Dominion? Let’s discuss below!

First Look at LEGO Jurassic Park: The Unofficial Retelling

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In August Peacock announced a LEGO exclusive hitting their platform that seemed to be focused on the first Jurassic Park.

The trailer for the “Unofficial Retelling” dropped this morning, check it out below:

We also have a synopsis:

Welcome to LEGO Jurassic Park: The Unofficial Retelling! After finding his journal, Chaos Mathematician Dr. Ian Malcolm recalls the mishaps and mayhem from 30 years ago about the island amusement park filled with prehistoric dinosaurs who escape and run amok…a story 65 million bricks in the making! Streaming on Peacock October 10th

What do you think? Will you be checking this out?

Sega Genesis’ Jurassic Park Games Join The Classic Games Collection!

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Limited Run Games recently announced the upcoming Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection, featuring vintage Jurassic Park video games from the NES, Game Boy and SNES consoles.

The collection just grew in size with the addition of even more classic titles: Jurassic Park & Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition that were originally released on the Sega Genesis are now part of the collection and have “bonus Carbon Engine features” like save states and in-game maps.

Check out the announcement below:

This is great news for those disappointed to not see the Genesis games on the list! Will you be picking up the collection? You can pre-order yours now at Limited Run Games.

Are you excited for the collection, and which game will you play first? Share your thoughts below!

Jurassic World’s Owen and Blue Join The Hammond Collection in New Beyond The Gates

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The reveals keep on coming! 2015’s Owen Grady and Blue the Velociraptor have joined Mattel’s Hammond Collection! Take a closer look at these two newly sculpted figures in this month’s episode of Beyond The Gates.

Join Chris, Mattel’s Greg Murphy, and animation supervisor Glen McIntosh who walk us through the detailed design process for both the toy and the film dinosaur! Check out the full episode below:

These two new figures are now available to pre-order exclusively (in the US) at Target.com! Don’t miss your chance to wrangle Velociraptors with Owen Grady, and get your very own Blue by pre-ordering now.

Don’t miss more Beyond The Gates next month!