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Post by Indiana Jones on Jan 23, 2024 3:58:03 GMT 1
That was fast.
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A new movie in the “Jurassic World” franchise is currently in development at the studio, with David Koepp — who adapted the 1993 original “Jurassic World” and its 1997 sequel “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” from Michael Crichton’s bestselling novels — set to write the screenplay. The project will have an all-new storyline that is intended to launch a new era for the franchise, though it’s uncertain whether any of previous stars, including Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, would return.
“Jurassic” mainstay Frank Marshall is coming back to produce, along with his regular producing partner Patrick Crowley. Steven Spielberg is executive producing through his company Amblin Entertainment. No director is attached yet.
The “Jurassic” movies are one of Universal’s most lucrative franchises, fueling a much wider financial ecosystem, from theme parks to toy licensing. All together, the franchise has grossed $6 billion at the global box office, not adjusted for inflation. The sixth and most recent edition, 2022’s “Jurassic World Dominion,” surpassed $1 billion worldwide. That film ended with humanity having to learn to live alongside dinosaurs, who have fully integrated into the wild after escaping the theme park in the 2018 film “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.”
Koepp has been a veteran screenwriter for more than 30 years, including writing the first entries in the “Mission: Impossible” and “Spider-Man” franchises, along with 1992’s “Death Becomes Her,” 2002’s “Panic Room” and 2005’s “War of the Worlds.” His latest film, the ghost story “Presence” with director Steven Soderbergh, just premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. He’s represented by CAA and attorney David Fox at Myman Greenspan Fineman Fox Rosenberg & Light.
The Hollywood Reporter first reported this story.
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Post by taylorfirst1 on Jan 23, 2024 16:31:10 GMT 1
I sure hope it's better than the last one.
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Post by ])-Kyle "Wild Child" Gibney-([ on Jan 23, 2024 19:43:44 GMT 1
How about we stop shitting on some major franchises and hit pause until we move past the shitty writers phase? Deal? Good
Star Wars says hi
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Post by Indiana Jones on Feb 6, 2024 2:24:56 GMT 1
This actually makes me more excited.
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Post by Indiana Jones on Feb 9, 2024 19:42:35 GMT 1
Well, that was fast. They lost David Leitch as the director.
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Post by Indiana Jones on Feb 14, 2024 4:27:44 GMT 1
Some potential story details from what Leitch had in mind.
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Well, the trades have since confirmed he's dropped out of the movie.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Part of the problem is that Universal is so far along on the project that Leitch would essentially have been more of a shooter than someone who could have really put his stamp on the film."
An inside source adds that "There's not enough time to work with new ideas," news which perhaps shouldn't come as a surprise when Universal has already slotted in this new Jurassic World movie for an ambitious July 2, 2025 release date.
Production will need to move fast and producers are said to have already commissioned dinosaur designs and begun prepping the movie.
As a result, the studio is likely searching for a director-for-hire.
Interestingly, the trade adds that part of the appeal for Leitch was the fact this movie "was going to lean into action territory (one source described it as having an Escape from New York vibe, but a Universal insider said that was not true. Well, what about the idea of weaponized dinosaurs? The insider said no.)"
In 2022, Colin Trevorrow, who helmed Jurassic World and later Jurassic World Dominion, shared some insights into where the franchise can go next now dinosaurs roam the Earth and Isla Nublar has been destroyed.
"The previous five films are plots about dinosaurs. [Dominion] is a story about characters in a world in which they coexist with dinosaurs," the filmmaker explained. "For the franchise to be able to move forward – because it’s inherently unfranchisable, there probably should have only been one Jurassic Park."
"But if we’re gonna do it, how can I allow them to tell stories in a world in which dinosaurs exist, as opposed to, here’s another reason why we’re going to an island?"
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Post by Indiana Jones on Feb 21, 2024 15:25:24 GMT 1
Gareth Edwards (Godzilla; Rogue One; The Creator) has been hired to direct it. Far better choice imo.
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Post by ])-Kyle "Wild Child" Gibney-([ on Feb 22, 2024 8:48:11 GMT 1
Gareth Edwards (Godzilla; Rogue One; The Creator) has been hired to direct it. Far better choice imo. Damn straight. Im actually excited now
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Post by Indiana Jones on Feb 23, 2024 18:55:14 GMT 1
Gareth Edwards (Godzilla; Rogue One; The Creator) has been hired to direct it. Far better choice imo. Damn straight. Im actually excited now I don't think anyone is more excited than Edwards is right now.
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Post by Indiana Jones on Feb 28, 2024 2:49:32 GMT 1
It should start filming this July.
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Post by Indiana Jones on Feb 29, 2024 19:31:02 GMT 1
I prefer 'Jurassic Planet' anyway.
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Post by Indiana Jones on Mar 15, 2024 1:34:04 GMT 1
Rumor is they're wanting Scarlett Johansson for the lead.
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Post by Indiana Jones on Apr 12, 2024 21:45:34 GMT 1
Dev Patel is reported to be in talks to join the movie.
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Post by Indiana Jones on Apr 16, 2024 18:14:36 GMT 1
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