The Jurassic franchise has been through all kinds of evolutions already. There was Spielberg’s classic original Jurassic Park, which led to The Lost World and Jurassic Park III. And then in 2015 began the Jurassic World trilogy, giving us a fully-fledged dinosaur theme park before letting the pre-historic beasts loose on the world. Now, Jurassic is about to be reborn – quite literally, with Jurassic World Rebirth ready to bare its teeth. This time, Godzilla and Monsters director Gareth Edwards is putting his scaly-beast expertise to good use, working from a script by original Park scribe David Koepp – ready to take the saga back to the source.
“It goes back to what I loved about the original,” Edwards tells Empire in our Andor Season 2 issue, “with an embarrassment of riches of different set-piece-type scenarios and tense, fun action moments. There were a lot of opportunities as a filmmaker to have a...
“It goes back to what I loved about the original,” Edwards tells Empire in our Andor Season 2 issue, “with an embarrassment of riches of different set-piece-type scenarios and tense, fun action moments. There were a lot of opportunities as a filmmaker to have a...
- 11/15/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Godzilla premiered in November of 1954, eight months to the day after the United States set off its first hydrogen bomb. Indebted to but distinct from pioneering giant monster movies like 1925’s The Lost World, 1933’s King Kong, and 1953’s The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, the seminal Japanese kaiju film is more than just another special effects-driven creature feature. Working from a story by Shigeru Kayama, writer-director Ishirō Honda and co-writer Takeo Murata provide an outlet for post-war Japan’s fears.
In the atomic age parable, an ancient, 164-foot creature dubbed Gojira ravages Tokyo after being awakened from its deep-sea hibernation by nuclear testing. Scientist Daisuke Serizawa (Akihiko Hirata), salvage ship captain Hideto Ogata (Akira Takarada), paleontologist Kyohei Yamane, and his daughter Emiko Yamane (Momoko Kōchi) are tasked with fulfilling their social obligations to stop the seemingly indestructible beast.
The decision to use an actor (Haruo Nakajima and Katsumi Tezuka) in a...
In the atomic age parable, an ancient, 164-foot creature dubbed Gojira ravages Tokyo after being awakened from its deep-sea hibernation by nuclear testing. Scientist Daisuke Serizawa (Akihiko Hirata), salvage ship captain Hideto Ogata (Akira Takarada), paleontologist Kyohei Yamane, and his daughter Emiko Yamane (Momoko Kōchi) are tasked with fulfilling their social obligations to stop the seemingly indestructible beast.
The decision to use an actor (Haruo Nakajima and Katsumi Tezuka) in a...
- 11/14/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
There’s a new Jurassic World movie coming next year, but one key character is seemingly not coming back.
Jeff Goldblum opened up to Total Film about his fate in the franchise in a new interview.
For the publication’s final issue, Jeff said that his Jurassic Park character, the celebrity mathematician Dr. Ian Malcolm, may be finished in the series ahead of Jurassic World Rebirth, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I think Ian Malcolm may have ridden off into the sunset. Maybe,” Jeff teased.
“Because this next one — my friend, Scarlett Johansson, and my new friend, Jonathan Bailey from Wicked, I think, are taking up the reins. And I can’t wait to see what they do. I think that’s a good idea.”
Jeff appeared in four of the six Jurassic movies, from the 1993 original to 1997 sequel The Lost World,...
Jeff Goldblum opened up to Total Film about his fate in the franchise in a new interview.
For the publication’s final issue, Jeff said that his Jurassic Park character, the celebrity mathematician Dr. Ian Malcolm, may be finished in the series ahead of Jurassic World Rebirth, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I think Ian Malcolm may have ridden off into the sunset. Maybe,” Jeff teased.
“Because this next one — my friend, Scarlett Johansson, and my new friend, Jonathan Bailey from Wicked, I think, are taking up the reins. And I can’t wait to see what they do. I think that’s a good idea.”
Jeff appeared in four of the six Jurassic movies, from the 1993 original to 1997 sequel The Lost World,...
- 10/15/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Jeff Goldblum believes he’s faced off with his last dinosaur. In an interview with Total Film for the publication’s final issue, the actor shares that he thinks his “Jurassic Park” character, the celebrity mathematician Dr. Ian Malcolm, may be finished, as the franchise prepares to relaunch next summer with the release of “Jurassic World Rebirth,” starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali.
“I think Ian Malcolm may have ridden off into the sunset. Maybe,” said Goldblum. “Because this next one — my friend, Scarlett Johansson, and my new friend, Jonathan Bailey from ‘Wicked,’ I think, are taking up the reins. And I can’t wait to see what they do. I think that’s a good idea.”
Goldblum appeared in four of the six “Jurassic” entries, starring in Steven Spielberg’s 1993 original alongside Sam Neill and Laura Dern. Goldblum then led the filmmaker’s 1997 sequel “The Lost World.
“I think Ian Malcolm may have ridden off into the sunset. Maybe,” said Goldblum. “Because this next one — my friend, Scarlett Johansson, and my new friend, Jonathan Bailey from ‘Wicked,’ I think, are taking up the reins. And I can’t wait to see what they do. I think that’s a good idea.”
Goldblum appeared in four of the six “Jurassic” entries, starring in Steven Spielberg’s 1993 original alongside Sam Neill and Laura Dern. Goldblum then led the filmmaker’s 1997 sequel “The Lost World.
- 10/15/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Jurassic Park (and later known as Jurassic World) is one of the most beloved film franchises in movie history.
The franchise was created by Michael Crichton, and is based on a failed attempt to launch a theme park made up of cloned dinosaurs. It all started in 1990 when Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment bought the rights to his novel Jurassic Park before it was published, leading to Steven Spielberg‘s 1993 original.
Michael‘s 1995 sequel novel, The Lost World, was followed by a 1997 film adaptation, also directed by Steven Spielberg. A film franchise was then born including Jurassic Park III.
In 2015, a second trilogy of films began with the fourth film in the series, Jurassic World, followed by Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022). Now, Jurassic World Rebirth, a new film set after the preceding trilogy, is set for release in 2025.
We’ve rounded up every Jurassic film in the franchise so far,...
The franchise was created by Michael Crichton, and is based on a failed attempt to launch a theme park made up of cloned dinosaurs. It all started in 1990 when Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment bought the rights to his novel Jurassic Park before it was published, leading to Steven Spielberg‘s 1993 original.
Michael‘s 1995 sequel novel, The Lost World, was followed by a 1997 film adaptation, also directed by Steven Spielberg. A film franchise was then born including Jurassic Park III.
In 2015, a second trilogy of films began with the fourth film in the series, Jurassic World, followed by Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022). Now, Jurassic World Rebirth, a new film set after the preceding trilogy, is set for release in 2025.
We’ve rounded up every Jurassic film in the franchise so far,...
- 10/7/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Dinosaurs, children’s adventures, horror fantasies … stop-motion cinema has done them all. Now it’s being celebrated as a pivotal part of movie history
It all started – or stop-started, perhaps – with some tiny pterodactyls. As 1924 drew to a close, Marcel Delgado was putting the finishing touches to 50 model dinosaurs. For months, the sculptor had been meticulously constructing a range of Tyrannosaurus rexes, brontosauruses and pterodactyls. Now he was getting ready to pass them on to pioneering animator Willis O’Brien, who would painstakingly move each creature an almost imperceptible amount, shoot another frame, and then repeat the process.
A year later, The Lost World – the first ever feature film using what was termed “stop-motion” – was released, transforming Arthur Conan Doyle’s novel of the same name into an action-packed spectacle. Audiences were astounded, even dumbfounded by its seemingly supernatural special effects.
It all started – or stop-started, perhaps – with some tiny pterodactyls. As 1924 drew to a close, Marcel Delgado was putting the finishing touches to 50 model dinosaurs. For months, the sculptor had been meticulously constructing a range of Tyrannosaurus rexes, brontosauruses and pterodactyls. Now he was getting ready to pass them on to pioneering animator Willis O’Brien, who would painstakingly move each creature an almost imperceptible amount, shoot another frame, and then repeat the process.
A year later, The Lost World – the first ever feature film using what was termed “stop-motion” – was released, transforming Arthur Conan Doyle’s novel of the same name into an action-packed spectacle. Audiences were astounded, even dumbfounded by its seemingly supernatural special effects.
- 9/21/2024
- by Kyle MacNeill
- The Guardian - Film News
While "Jaws" wasn't Steven Spielberg's first movie, it was the movie that put Spielberg on the map. Plagued by production woes (it went over-budget and over-schedule), there was a really good chance that "Jaws" could've ended Spielberg's career just as it was getting started. Instead, the killer shark flick pretty much invented the summer blockbuster as we know it and made Spielberg a superstar. Audiences lined up around the block to see what Spielberg had created, and the massive success pretty much ensured Spielberg could do whatever the hell he wanted for the rest of his career. So what did Spielberg want to do next? Well, it sure wasn't a "Jaws" sequel, that's for sure. In 1975, Spielberg — according to John Baxter's book "Steven Spielberg: The Unauthorised Biography" — scoffed at the idea, saying that making a sequel "is just a cheap carny trick."
But studio Universal definitely wanted a sequel.
But studio Universal definitely wanted a sequel.
- 9/15/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
For over 30 years dating back to Steven Spielberg's original blockbuster classic "Jurassic Park," these movies have been a force to be reckoned with. While it's generally accepted that nothing has come close to topping the 1993 adaptation of Michael Crichton's novel that started it all, these movies have been tremendously successful. To date, across six films, the "Jurassic" series has generated more than $6 billion at the global box office. That being the case, we're getting yet another entry next summer in the form of "Jurassic World Rebirth." That title seems a bit on the nose as this movie has a lot of heavy lifting to do to secure a meaningful future for the franchise.
Before digging into why the pressure is on, let's go over what we know about the upcoming installment. For one, it's not going to be a full-on reboot and will take place in the aftermath...
Before digging into why the pressure is on, let's go over what we know about the upcoming installment. For one, it's not going to be a full-on reboot and will take place in the aftermath...
- 8/29/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
“Diarra From Detroit” and “Black Summer” actor Béchir Sylvain has joined the starry cast of Universal’s next installment of the “Jurassic World” franchise.
The Gareth Edwards-directed dinosaur movie is written by David Koepp (screenwriter of “Jurassic Park” and its sequel “The Lost World”) and boasts an ensemble led by Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Rupert Friend, Mahershala Ali, Luna Blaise, David Iacono and Audrina Miranda.
Beginning with Steven Spielberg’s 1993 blockbuster “Jurassic Park,” Universal and the filmmaker’s Amblin Entertainment banner have produced six films that have collectively earned more than $6 billion worldwide. The latest movie — which ushers in a new era of “Jurassic World” films following the original storyline’s cross-generational conclusion with 2022’s “Jurassic World Dominion” — is set to be released in theaters on July 2, 2025.
Spielberg returns to executive produce the new film for Amblin alongside Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, who produce via Kennedy-Marshall.
The Gareth Edwards-directed dinosaur movie is written by David Koepp (screenwriter of “Jurassic Park” and its sequel “The Lost World”) and boasts an ensemble led by Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Rupert Friend, Mahershala Ali, Luna Blaise, David Iacono and Audrina Miranda.
Beginning with Steven Spielberg’s 1993 blockbuster “Jurassic Park,” Universal and the filmmaker’s Amblin Entertainment banner have produced six films that have collectively earned more than $6 billion worldwide. The latest movie — which ushers in a new era of “Jurassic World” films following the original storyline’s cross-generational conclusion with 2022’s “Jurassic World Dominion” — is set to be released in theaters on July 2, 2025.
Spielberg returns to executive produce the new film for Amblin alongside Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, who produce via Kennedy-Marshall.
- 8/26/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Steven Spielberg may have found the leads for his new film, which has been rumored to be titled The Dish, but is apparently still untitled at this time – and these actors are both people Spielberg has never worked with before! Back in June, we heard that Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer and The Fall Guy) was eyeing a role in the film, and now Deadline reports that Colin Firth (The King’s Speech and Kingsman: The Secret Service) is in early talks to join Blunt in the cast.
Spielberg crafted the story for this film and will be directing from a screenplay that has been written by David Koepp. Unlike Blunt and Firth, Koepp is someone that Spielberg has worked with several times over the years; their previous collaborations include Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Koepp also...
Spielberg crafted the story for this film and will be directing from a screenplay that has been written by David Koepp. Unlike Blunt and Firth, Koepp is someone that Spielberg has worked with several times over the years; their previous collaborations include Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Koepp also...
- 8/16/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
When you think about adrenaline-pumping movies, action, and adventure films are the first that come to mind.
But there is no doubt you can get an adrenaline rush from thrillers, horror, and even some high-stakes drama films as well.
(Paramount Pictures / Screenshot)
When your heart beats faster out of fear because the monster is just behind the door, when you cheer with excitement after an epic fight scene, or when you sit on the edge of your seat waiting to see if the heroes can really outrun the bad guy, it makes for a thrilling movie experience.
Here are some of what I think are the best adrenaline-pumping movies and franchises of all time.
Jurassic Park (1993) (Universal Pictures / Amblin Entertainment / Screenshot)
I’m always surprised when someone I know tells me they’ve never seen the original Jurassic Park. It’s one of the best adrenaline-pumping movies ever.
It’s...
But there is no doubt you can get an adrenaline rush from thrillers, horror, and even some high-stakes drama films as well.
(Paramount Pictures / Screenshot)
When your heart beats faster out of fear because the monster is just behind the door, when you cheer with excitement after an epic fight scene, or when you sit on the edge of your seat waiting to see if the heroes can really outrun the bad guy, it makes for a thrilling movie experience.
Here are some of what I think are the best adrenaline-pumping movies and franchises of all time.
Jurassic Park (1993) (Universal Pictures / Amblin Entertainment / Screenshot)
I’m always surprised when someone I know tells me they’ve never seen the original Jurassic Park. It’s one of the best adrenaline-pumping movies ever.
It’s...
- 8/15/2024
- by Lisa Babick
- TVfanatic
As Scarlett Johansson begins filming the latest installment of Universal’s enduring dino-centric action-adventure, she received a warm welcome to Jurassic World from franchise veteran Jeff Goldblum.
Johansson, who recently outed herself as a “huge nerd” for all things Jurassic Park and Jurassic World appeared on NBC’s Today on Tuesday morning to promote her new romantic comedy, Fly Me to the Moon. As the interview with host Savannah Guthrie concluded, the Avengers star was informed that “somebody wanted to welcome you aboard to the team.”
Johansson appeared slightly perplexed but that quickly turned to a delightful smile when a video of Goldblum was played on air.
“Dr Johansson, this is Jeff Goldblum,” the veteran actor, donning his trademark glasses and a dinosaur sweater, says to the camera. “Here’s what I want to say to you. This I know: Scarlett will find a way. Don’t get eaten, unless you want to.
Johansson, who recently outed herself as a “huge nerd” for all things Jurassic Park and Jurassic World appeared on NBC’s Today on Tuesday morning to promote her new romantic comedy, Fly Me to the Moon. As the interview with host Savannah Guthrie concluded, the Avengers star was informed that “somebody wanted to welcome you aboard to the team.”
Johansson appeared slightly perplexed but that quickly turned to a delightful smile when a video of Goldblum was played on air.
“Dr Johansson, this is Jeff Goldblum,” the veteran actor, donning his trademark glasses and a dinosaur sweater, says to the camera. “Here’s what I want to say to you. This I know: Scarlett will find a way. Don’t get eaten, unless you want to.
- 7/9/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dr. Ian Malcolm has officially welcomed Scarlett Johansson into the Jurassic World family.
On Monday, Jeff Goldblum, who played the groovy chaos theorist in Steven Spielberg’s original 1993 Jurassic Park film (and reprised his role in three sequels), had a special surprise for Scarlett Johansson during a live interview on Today. Johansson, who was promoting her rom-com Fly Me to the Moon with Channing Tatum on the morning show, is set to star in the upcoming Jurassic World movie.
“Dr. Johansson, this is Jeff Goldblum,” announced Goldblum, while sporting a...
On Monday, Jeff Goldblum, who played the groovy chaos theorist in Steven Spielberg’s original 1993 Jurassic Park film (and reprised his role in three sequels), had a special surprise for Scarlett Johansson during a live interview on Today. Johansson, who was promoting her rom-com Fly Me to the Moon with Channing Tatum on the morning show, is set to star in the upcoming Jurassic World movie.
“Dr. Johansson, this is Jeff Goldblum,” announced Goldblum, while sporting a...
- 7/9/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Let's be honest, there haven't been a lot of great or memorable moments to come from the "Jurassic World" franchise. If we're being brutally honest, the "Jurassic Park" franchise probably should have begun and ended with the first movie (even though there's yet another installment on the way). But at the very least, the first two acts of "The Lost World" are rather thrilling until a trip back to the mainland tailspins into something ridiculous, so the sequels aren't all complete misfires.
However, if there's one truly memorable moment from 2015's legacy-sequel "Jurassic World," which acts as a soft reboot of the dinosaur-fueled film series, it's a split second gag involving the late, legendary Jimmy Buffett.
When all hell breaks loose in the fully operational Jurassic World theme park, dinosaurs begin to wreak havoc on tourists, starting with a swarm of dimorphodons flying around the park. It's pure chaos as families run to take cover,...
However, if there's one truly memorable moment from 2015's legacy-sequel "Jurassic World," which acts as a soft reboot of the dinosaur-fueled film series, it's a split second gag involving the late, legendary Jimmy Buffett.
When all hell breaks loose in the fully operational Jurassic World theme park, dinosaurs begin to wreak havoc on tourists, starting with a swarm of dimorphodons flying around the park. It's pure chaos as families run to take cover,...
- 6/24/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Documentarian Vittorio De Seta’s first narrative feature, Bandits of Orgosolo, builds upon several of the director’s shorts about the Sardinian region where the film is set. Featuring a cast of non-professionals, the film follows the shepherd Michele (Michele Cossu) as he and his young son, Peppeddu (Peppeddu Cuccu), end up fleeing deeper into the mountainous countryside when the father is wrongly suspected of livestock rustling and murder. With carabiners on his trail, Michele leads his child and his sheep into higher and rockier ground, and as vegetation and water become increasingly scarce, starvation rips through the flock. Eventually, and in a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy, circumstances force Michele into the sort of crimes of which he was initially innocent.
This overarching narrative recalls Vittorio De Sica’s seminal Bicycle Thieves. But where De Sica’s neorealist drama took a snapshot of postwar Italy’s shattered economic and moral torpor,...
This overarching narrative recalls Vittorio De Sica’s seminal Bicycle Thieves. But where De Sica’s neorealist drama took a snapshot of postwar Italy’s shattered economic and moral torpor,...
- 6/24/2024
- by Jake Cole
- Slant Magazine
Stars: Juliet Mills, Richard Joseph Paul, Leon Russom, Walker Brandt, Tai Thai | Written by David Allen, Randall William Cook | Directed by David Allen
The Primevals was a film I thought I’d never get to see. Tracing its roots back to a short filmed in the 1960s, Raiders of the Stone Ring, and through the late 70s and early 80s it constantly seemed to be in some form of preproduction, either by the project’s driving force, stop-motion artist David Allen, or via one of producer Charles Band’s companies. It got frequent mentions in Famous Monsters of Filmland and even a cover story in Cinefantastique. But apart from some footage shot around 1978, nothing came of it until 1994 when the film’s live-action footage was shot in Band’s Romanian studios and the Dolomite Mountains in Italy.
Then, as he was working on the film’s extensive stop-motion effects, Allen died of cancer,...
The Primevals was a film I thought I’d never get to see. Tracing its roots back to a short filmed in the 1960s, Raiders of the Stone Ring, and through the late 70s and early 80s it constantly seemed to be in some form of preproduction, either by the project’s driving force, stop-motion artist David Allen, or via one of producer Charles Band’s companies. It got frequent mentions in Famous Monsters of Filmland and even a cover story in Cinefantastique. But apart from some footage shot around 1978, nothing came of it until 1994 when the film’s live-action footage was shot in Band’s Romanian studios and the Dolomite Mountains in Italy.
Then, as he was working on the film’s extensive stop-motion effects, Allen died of cancer,...
- 6/19/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Oppenheimer’s Emily Blunt is reportedly in talks to play one of the leads in Steven Spielberg’s next film, due out in 2026.
Having co-starred in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer last year, Emily Blunt could be about to work with another household name director. According to a new report, she’s in ‘early talks’ to play one of the leads in Steven Spielberg’s currently untitled 2026 film.
According to Deadline, the secretive film will have two lead characters, one of which would most likely be Blunt if the deal’s made.
As we heard last month, Universal and Amblin have set the release date for Spielberg’s mystery film: the 15th May 2026. That’s a similar summer slot to Spielberg’s biggest, most accessible movies, including Jaws (June 1975), E.T: The Extra Terrestrial (June 1982), Jurassic Park (June 1993) and Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull (May 2008). We’ll...
Having co-starred in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer last year, Emily Blunt could be about to work with another household name director. According to a new report, she’s in ‘early talks’ to play one of the leads in Steven Spielberg’s currently untitled 2026 film.
According to Deadline, the secretive film will have two lead characters, one of which would most likely be Blunt if the deal’s made.
As we heard last month, Universal and Amblin have set the release date for Spielberg’s mystery film: the 15th May 2026. That’s a similar summer slot to Spielberg’s biggest, most accessible movies, including Jaws (June 1975), E.T: The Extra Terrestrial (June 1982), Jurassic Park (June 1993) and Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull (May 2008). We’ll...
- 6/13/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Fans have always wanted a sequel to Steven Spielberg’s 1982 science fiction movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, but the director never had plans to make one, even with its massive box office success. He wanted to preserve the element that made the movie a classic.
Henry Thomas in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial / Universal Pictures
Instead, he gave the audience a sequel to Jurassic Park, which he also promised Universal Pictures. The film stood as the follow-up to both franchises, providing fans something to enjoy without actually giving what they exactly want.
The Lost World Served As A Sequel To Both Jurassic Park And E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
In an interview with The Guardian, filmmaker Steven Spielberg revealed the rationale for helming The Lost World: Jurassic Park and why he never wanted to make a sequel to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
I’m not going to risk the memory of the...
Henry Thomas in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial / Universal Pictures
Instead, he gave the audience a sequel to Jurassic Park, which he also promised Universal Pictures. The film stood as the follow-up to both franchises, providing fans something to enjoy without actually giving what they exactly want.
The Lost World Served As A Sequel To Both Jurassic Park And E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
In an interview with The Guardian, filmmaker Steven Spielberg revealed the rationale for helming The Lost World: Jurassic Park and why he never wanted to make a sequel to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
I’m not going to risk the memory of the...
- 6/13/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Director Steven Spielberg's "Jurassic Park" is a stone-cold masterpiece -- a fantastic adaptation (even if it is vastly different from the book), a stunning achievement in filmmaking, and a revolutionary moment in the history of special effects. Less praised but still fantastic is Spielberg's "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" (which some consider to be the best movie in the franchise). This movie adds to the lore of the series by introducing Isla Sorna and other islands we hear about but never see in the Muertes Archipelago.
Speaking with CinemaBlend, writer David Koepp explained how, during a scene where Jeff Goldblum and the rest of the cast approaches Isla Sorna, their boat stops short of shore. In the final movie, the captain says they don't want to approach the island for rumors of missing boats and dead crewmen. In reality, that was a hard pivot needed when the boat...
Speaking with CinemaBlend, writer David Koepp explained how, during a scene where Jeff Goldblum and the rest of the cast approaches Isla Sorna, their boat stops short of shore. In the final movie, the captain says they don't want to approach the island for rumors of missing boats and dead crewmen. In reality, that was a hard pivot needed when the boat...
- 6/4/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Godzilla is a creature all his own, but he's often classified as a dinosaur; one dinosaur species, the Gojirasaurus, was even named in 1997 as a tribute to the King of the Monsters. It should go without saying, though, that Godzilla doesn't resemble any real fossils that paleontologists have found.
Godzilla was created in 1954, debuting in his first movie that year (directed by Ishirō Honda). There had been prior dinosaur movies, such as "The Lost World" and "King Kong" where the animals were brought to life with stop-motion, so audiences recognized the notion and imagery of a dinosaur. Still, scientific knowledge of these prehistoric beasts was more limited back then. "Godzilla" covers its bases by suggesting the creature was mutated via atomic radiation, but its star still looks little like any real dinosaur.
What makes one giant lizard-looking beast different from another? For starters, not even the largest of (discovered) dinosaurs even approach Godzilla's 300+ foot height.
Godzilla was created in 1954, debuting in his first movie that year (directed by Ishirō Honda). There had been prior dinosaur movies, such as "The Lost World" and "King Kong" where the animals were brought to life with stop-motion, so audiences recognized the notion and imagery of a dinosaur. Still, scientific knowledge of these prehistoric beasts was more limited back then. "Godzilla" covers its bases by suggesting the creature was mutated via atomic radiation, but its star still looks little like any real dinosaur.
What makes one giant lizard-looking beast different from another? For starters, not even the largest of (discovered) dinosaurs even approach Godzilla's 300+ foot height.
- 6/2/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
The star plays an analyst forced to see AI’s benefits in a brash sci-fi adventure that plays like it was made two decades ago
Memorial Day weekend has long been a vital, lucrative calendar date in Hollywood, a three-day stretch that’s birthed blockbusters such as Mission: Impossible, The Lost World and Top Gun: Maverick. As George Miller’s bombastic Mad Max prequel Furiosa urges those to the big screen, Netflix has something for the majority staying home – the sci-fi adventure Atlas, and it’s the kind of big, dumb, irony-free schlock that would have premiered theatrically on this very date two decades prior. And perhaps that’s the best way to view it, as knowing nostalgia bait, designed to appeal to those who prefer to look back rather than forward, an exercise in early ’00s immersion.
If only that’s how those involved with Atlas actually saw it,...
Memorial Day weekend has long been a vital, lucrative calendar date in Hollywood, a three-day stretch that’s birthed blockbusters such as Mission: Impossible, The Lost World and Top Gun: Maverick. As George Miller’s bombastic Mad Max prequel Furiosa urges those to the big screen, Netflix has something for the majority staying home – the sci-fi adventure Atlas, and it’s the kind of big, dumb, irony-free schlock that would have premiered theatrically on this very date two decades prior. And perhaps that’s the best way to view it, as knowing nostalgia bait, designed to appeal to those who prefer to look back rather than forward, an exercise in early ’00s immersion.
If only that’s how those involved with Atlas actually saw it,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Benjamin Lee
- The Guardian - Film News
Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey have their first “Jurassic World” co-star. THR reports that Rupert Friend is the latest actor cast to star in Gareth Edward‘s upcoming installment. Friend also joins Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the only other name on the call sheet, as the film inches closer to its mid-June production start.
Read More: Glen Powell Passed On New ‘Jurassic World’ & ‘Bourne’ Films & Says He Won’t Do A Marvel Project
Friend in a big-budget blockbuster? Maybe it was bound to happen. The British actor’s biggest career roles up to this point have been for Wes Anderson, in “The French Dispatch, “Asteroid City,” and “The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar And Three More.” But Friend, typically in supporting roles, has a career that stretches back two decades. Other recent roles include the Disney+ limited series “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and the Apple TV+ series “High Desert.”
Meanwhile, Universal is moving fast...
Read More: Glen Powell Passed On New ‘Jurassic World’ & ‘Bourne’ Films & Says He Won’t Do A Marvel Project
Friend in a big-budget blockbuster? Maybe it was bound to happen. The British actor’s biggest career roles up to this point have been for Wes Anderson, in “The French Dispatch, “Asteroid City,” and “The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar And Three More.” But Friend, typically in supporting roles, has a career that stretches back two decades. Other recent roles include the Disney+ limited series “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and the Apple TV+ series “High Desert.”
Meanwhile, Universal is moving fast...
- 5/23/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Electric Now is using an AI-powered solution from Topaz Labs to upscale its content, as demonstrated by this still frame from the TV series “Conan the Adventurer.” (Courtesy photo)
Streaming entertainment provider Electric Now has tapped Topaz Labs to help remaster three television series using an artificial intelligence-powered solution.
The series, “Conan the Adventurer,” “The Lost World” and “The Immortal,” are being retouched using Topaz Labs’ solution Video AI, which brings the series to near-pristine quality.
“I am blown away at Topaz’s high-quality tools, which have enabled classic TV series to not only reclaim their original luster but to enhance them and make them feel as though they were shot in 4K today!” remarked Dean Devlin, the CEO of Electric Now’s parent company, Electric Entertainment. “Electric Now is excited to bring these enhancements to our devoted and passionate fan base.”
Electric Now is teaming up with Topaz Labs...
Streaming entertainment provider Electric Now has tapped Topaz Labs to help remaster three television series using an artificial intelligence-powered solution.
The series, “Conan the Adventurer,” “The Lost World” and “The Immortal,” are being retouched using Topaz Labs’ solution Video AI, which brings the series to near-pristine quality.
“I am blown away at Topaz’s high-quality tools, which have enabled classic TV series to not only reclaim their original luster but to enhance them and make them feel as though they were shot in 4K today!” remarked Dean Devlin, the CEO of Electric Now’s parent company, Electric Entertainment. “Electric Now is excited to bring these enhancements to our devoted and passionate fan base.”
Electric Now is teaming up with Topaz Labs...
- 5/20/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Jonathan Bailey is believed to be in talks to join Scarlett Johansson for a new movie in the 'Jurassic Park' franchise.The 35-year-old 'Wicked' actor is said to be close to signing on for a new dinosaur adventure which follows on from the three 'Jurassic Park' movies and the 'Jurassic World' trilogy with the new film featuring a whole new cast of characters.Scarlett is also said to have agreed to star in the new movie which will be helmed by 'Rogue One' director Gareth Edwards and has a script written by David Koepp - who worked on both the 1993 original and its 1997 sequel 'The Lost World'.'Jurassic World' castmembers Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, and the stars of the original - Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill - are also believed to be...
- 4/16/2024
- by Louise Mary Randell
- Bang Showbiz
Two-time Oscar nominee Scarlett Johansson is in talks to join the Gareth Edwards-directed Jurassic World reboot at Universal.
This has been out there in the ether for some time, but it’s looking quite solid. This puts Johansson in business with another major movie franchise following her Black Widow days at Marvel, which resulted in the star suing Disney over the 2021 pandemic release of that movie, which the studio opted to go day-and-date on Disney+, thus siphoning box office grosses. The two sides ultimately settled.
Universal is assembling the project quickly for a July 2, 2025, release. David Koepp, who adapted the first Jurassic Park from Michael Crichton’s classic novel, is penning the latest iteration of Jurassic World.
The new movie is a fresh take on a Jurassic era with Jurassic World castmembers Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, nor the original trilogy’s thespians Jeff Goldblum,...
This has been out there in the ether for some time, but it’s looking quite solid. This puts Johansson in business with another major movie franchise following her Black Widow days at Marvel, which resulted in the star suing Disney over the 2021 pandemic release of that movie, which the studio opted to go day-and-date on Disney+, thus siphoning box office grosses. The two sides ultimately settled.
Universal is assembling the project quickly for a July 2, 2025, release. David Koepp, who adapted the first Jurassic Park from Michael Crichton’s classic novel, is penning the latest iteration of Jurassic World.
The new movie is a fresh take on a Jurassic era with Jurassic World castmembers Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, nor the original trilogy’s thespians Jeff Goldblum,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Scarlett Johansson is taking a bite out of a new blockbuster. The actor is in talks to join Universal’s new Jurassic World movie, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Universal is moving quickly on the film, which has a July 2, 2025, release date. Gareth Edwards is directing the new Jurassic World, which has a script from Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp. Edwards stepped into the role after David Leitch exited following a short attachment to the project.
The film returns Johansson to the world of franchises. She starred as Black Widow in a number of Marvel Studios movies, including the Avengers features, but unlike some co-stars in the superhero world, has had no trouble breaking out in other projects. She has earned two Oscar nominations, for Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit. She has a voice role in the upcoming animated feature Transformers One, and has a big-budget Apple feature co-starring Channing Tatum...
Universal is moving quickly on the film, which has a July 2, 2025, release date. Gareth Edwards is directing the new Jurassic World, which has a script from Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp. Edwards stepped into the role after David Leitch exited following a short attachment to the project.
The film returns Johansson to the world of franchises. She starred as Black Widow in a number of Marvel Studios movies, including the Avengers features, but unlike some co-stars in the superhero world, has had no trouble breaking out in other projects. She has earned two Oscar nominations, for Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit. She has a voice role in the upcoming animated feature Transformers One, and has a big-budget Apple feature co-starring Channing Tatum...
- 3/25/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
1993 was a year of change for filmmaker Steven Spielberg. On June 11, the director's dinosaur thriller "Jurassic Park" was released, making huge amounts of money and, eventually, becoming one of the biggest blockbusters of the decade. On December 15, the director's soul-rattling Holocaust drama "Schindler's List" was released, inviting a wave of praise and astonishment from audiences. It went on to win seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Up until June of 1993, Spielberg was perhaps best known for his action blockbusters and adventure films ("The Color Purple" and "Empire of the Sun" notwithstanding). After December 1993, Spielberg would become seemingly less interested in genre films and far more interested in movies aimed squarely at adults. He didn't seem terribly invested in his 1997 sequel to "Jurassic Park," titled "The Lost World," and, indeed, Spielberg's adventure films released since then have all felt distant and automatic, especially when compared to his more politically-bent historical dramas like "Munich,...
Up until June of 1993, Spielberg was perhaps best known for his action blockbusters and adventure films ("The Color Purple" and "Empire of the Sun" notwithstanding). After December 1993, Spielberg would become seemingly less interested in genre films and far more interested in movies aimed squarely at adults. He didn't seem terribly invested in his 1997 sequel to "Jurassic Park," titled "The Lost World," and, indeed, Spielberg's adventure films released since then have all felt distant and automatic, especially when compared to his more politically-bent historical dramas like "Munich,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Christopher Nolan’s Rumored Salary for Oppenheimer Will Give Steven Spielberg an Inferiority Complex
On the heels of Christopher Nolan potentially being paid a jaw-dropping salary for his critically acclaimed film Oppenheimer, it appears that even rivals Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg. While the exact figures have not been confirmed, rumor has it that the British-American filmmaker might have been paid an estimated $72 million for the $960 million 2023 film.
For comparison, Spielberg, one of the highest-paid directors in the movie business, is said to charge between $20 and $25 million (or sometimes more) per film. So when you do the math, it’s not hard to see how Nolan’s potential pay might give Spielberg stiff competition.
Cillian Murphy in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (2023)
Spielberg is credited with creating many successful films, including Jaws (1975), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Jurassic Park (1993), and others.
The Mind-Blowing Numbers Behind Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer Pay
Having directed box office hits like Inception,...
For comparison, Spielberg, one of the highest-paid directors in the movie business, is said to charge between $20 and $25 million (or sometimes more) per film. So when you do the math, it’s not hard to see how Nolan’s potential pay might give Spielberg stiff competition.
Cillian Murphy in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (2023)
Spielberg is credited with creating many successful films, including Jaws (1975), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Jurassic Park (1993), and others.
The Mind-Blowing Numbers Behind Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer Pay
Having directed box office hits like Inception,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
For years the Jurassic Park franchise has allured the audience with its inescapable world filled with impressive visuals, characters, narrative, and Dinosaurs! Not only did it win praise for the way it incorporated the pre-historic characters within the storyline but also for the way it built the whole world around them while keeping both the human and fictional elements at the center of the narrative.
The Jurassic Park and Jurassic World franchise are no less than cult-classics
And now its successor franchise, the Jurassic World, has been engaging viewers by carrying on the mythos. With the fourth movie of the new franchise in the works, a rumor seems to prove that it might be making the same mistake as Jurassic Park 2 which won’t do the franchise any good seeing the critical response the last film received.
Jurassic World 4 To Reportedly Make The Same Mistake As Jurassic Park 2...
The Jurassic Park and Jurassic World franchise are no less than cult-classics
And now its successor franchise, the Jurassic World, has been engaging viewers by carrying on the mythos. With the fourth movie of the new franchise in the works, a rumor seems to prove that it might be making the same mistake as Jurassic Park 2 which won’t do the franchise any good seeing the critical response the last film received.
Jurassic World 4 To Reportedly Make The Same Mistake As Jurassic Park 2...
- 2/29/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Universal Pictures recently revealed a new Jurassic World movie slated for 2025, helmed by acclaimed Godzilla and Rogue One director Gareth Edwards. While no casting has been confirmed, the project already shows intriguing promise.
After failing to seal a deal with David Leitch, Universal, and Amblin Entertainment moved swiftly to lock in Edwards. The director impressed Jurassic Park creators Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall in meetings last week. Soon after, the studios extended an offer Edwards is expected to formally accept once negotiations conclude.
What Do We Know About Jurassic World 4 So Far?
Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard in a still from Jurassic World
Plot details remain undisclosed for now. But Deadline reports the 2025 Jurassic World installment will take the franchise in a “completely fresh” direction without returning cast members Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, or original trilogy stars.
I hear the script for the new Jurassic World movie is...
After failing to seal a deal with David Leitch, Universal, and Amblin Entertainment moved swiftly to lock in Edwards. The director impressed Jurassic Park creators Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall in meetings last week. Soon after, the studios extended an offer Edwards is expected to formally accept once negotiations conclude.
What Do We Know About Jurassic World 4 So Far?
Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard in a still from Jurassic World
Plot details remain undisclosed for now. But Deadline reports the 2025 Jurassic World installment will take the franchise in a “completely fresh” direction without returning cast members Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, or original trilogy stars.
I hear the script for the new Jurassic World movie is...
- 2/22/2024
- by Nivedita Dubey
- FandomWire
Jurassic Park has undoubtedly been one of the biggest franchises of all time. From conquering audiences with the thrilling dinosaur plot to releasing one after another popular sequel, the franchise even came up with the Jurassic World trilogy. But now, while the fourth installment of Jurassic World is struggling to land a director, fans call out the second sequel.
A still from Jurassic Park (1993)
Although the Jurassic Park movies are a sort of pop culture element, fans are still divided over the second controversial Jurassic World sequel. With a few netizens slamming the 2018 installment Fallen Kingdom, featuring Chris Pratt, others are pointing out how it was the only movie that came close to entertaining them.
Jurassic World Resurrected the Jurassic Park Franchise
After Hollywood came up with the 1993 Jurassic Park movie that sent shockwaves with its storyline and thrilling scenes, it turned into a pop culture element. Soon, the entertainment industry began capitalizing on it,...
A still from Jurassic Park (1993)
Although the Jurassic Park movies are a sort of pop culture element, fans are still divided over the second controversial Jurassic World sequel. With a few netizens slamming the 2018 installment Fallen Kingdom, featuring Chris Pratt, others are pointing out how it was the only movie that came close to entertaining them.
Jurassic World Resurrected the Jurassic Park Franchise
After Hollywood came up with the 1993 Jurassic Park movie that sent shockwaves with its storyline and thrilling scenes, it turned into a pop culture element. Soon, the entertainment industry began capitalizing on it,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
It’s not only a new month but a new year, which means it’s time to watch some new movies. January 2024 has several exciting films coming to streaming, from true-story survival tales to sci-fi dramas to straight-up feel-good movies. We’ve rounded up the best new movies streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Hulu, Paramount+ and Peacock this month below. This guide is a curated list designed to help cut through the clutter and get you right to the good stuff. From bona fide new releases to great library titles that have freshly arrived on your favorite streaming services, there’s truly something for everyone.
Check out our list of the best new movies streaming in January 2024 below.
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One of Quentin Tarantino’s very best and most underappreciated films, “Jackie Brown” was the writer/director’s feverishly anticipated follow-up to “Pulp Fiction.” When it...
Check out our list of the best new movies streaming in January 2024 below.
“Jackie Brown” Miramax
Netflix – Jan. 1
One of Quentin Tarantino’s very best and most underappreciated films, “Jackie Brown” was the writer/director’s feverishly anticipated follow-up to “Pulp Fiction.” When it...
- 1/26/2024
- by Adam Chitwood, Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
It was recently revealed that Universal Pictures is developing a new movie in the "Jurassic World" franchise, with David Koepp penning the screenplay. That was big news because Koepp, who has frequently collaborated with director Steven Spielberg during his long career, penned the script for the original "Jurassic Park." Given the love that movie still has more than 30 years later, it's a big deal. And, given that Koepp hasn't worked on this franchise since "The Lost World," it's a curious development. That part was, indeed, surprising. What should not surprise anyone, though, is the fact that Universe is making another movie set in this universe.
There are undoubtedly those amongst you who groaned when thinking about another one of these movies. To say that the "Jurassic World" trilogy is divisive would be an understatement. Critics generally hated the films (particularly "Fallen Kingdom" and "Dominion"), but all three of them were widely embraced by general audiences,...
There are undoubtedly those amongst you who groaned when thinking about another one of these movies. To say that the "Jurassic World" trilogy is divisive would be an understatement. Critics generally hated the films (particularly "Fallen Kingdom" and "Dominion"), but all three of them were widely embraced by general audiences,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The Jurassic Park franchise isn’t extinct quite yet. As reported by multiple outlets, a new Jurassic World reboot is being developed at Universal, with Jurassic Park and The Lost World screenwriter David Koepp spearheading the project.
Meant to launch a new era for the franchise, the film will have a new storyline. Per Deadline, Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are not expected to return from the recent Jurassic World trilogy, nor are the original trilogy’s Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum.
While no director has been attached to the currently untitled movie, Koepp will pen the screenplay. It will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg through Amblin Entertainment, with Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley serving as producers.
The most recent entry in the Jurassic Park franchise, 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion, saw the return of many of the original characters. Find out where it landed on our...
Meant to launch a new era for the franchise, the film will have a new storyline. Per Deadline, Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are not expected to return from the recent Jurassic World trilogy, nor are the original trilogy’s Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum.
While no director has been attached to the currently untitled movie, Koepp will pen the screenplay. It will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg through Amblin Entertainment, with Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley serving as producers.
The most recent entry in the Jurassic Park franchise, 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion, saw the return of many of the original characters. Find out where it landed on our...
- 1/22/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
Some gigantic news today for lovers of dinosaur-centric cinema, as one of the original creatives behind "Jurassic Park" is returning to the fold more than 30 years later. The "Jurassic World" trilogy may have ended in 2022 with the release of "Jurassic World Dominion," but Universal Pictures is evidently trying to keep the series alive with a new movie -- one that might be coming our way sooner rather than later. While details are scarce for the time being, it has come to light that none other than David Koepp is writing a new movie in the franchise.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Koepp is not only writing a new "Jurassic" movie, but it is pretty far along in the development process. So much so that a 2025 release date is said to be possible, which would be downright remarkable given that this is the first thing we've officially heard about the film.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Koepp is not only writing a new "Jurassic" movie, but it is pretty far along in the development process. So much so that a 2025 release date is said to be possible, which would be downright remarkable given that this is the first thing we've officially heard about the film.
- 1/22/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
We’ve confirmed that a new Jurassic World movie, a complete reboot, is being fast-tracked at Universal with the franchise’s original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp. He adapted the first two movies from 1993 and 1997’s The Lost World from Michael Crichton’s novels.
The new movie will be a completely fresh take on a Jurassic era with Jurassic World castmembers Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, nor the original trilogy’s thespians Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill.
The film will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg through Amblin Entertainment, Frank Marshall, and Patrick Crowley will produce.
The Jurassic movies through six titles have grossed more than $6 billion worldwide. The last installment, Jurassic World: Dominion, released in 2022 made $1 billion at the global box office.
Executive Vice President of Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Executive of Production Development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project for the Studio.
The new movie will be a completely fresh take on a Jurassic era with Jurassic World castmembers Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, nor the original trilogy’s thespians Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill.
The film will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg through Amblin Entertainment, Frank Marshall, and Patrick Crowley will produce.
The Jurassic movies through six titles have grossed more than $6 billion worldwide. The last installment, Jurassic World: Dominion, released in 2022 made $1 billion at the global box office.
Executive Vice President of Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Executive of Production Development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project for the Studio.
- 1/22/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Pictures: Netflix / Warner Bros. Pictures / Lionsgate / Sony Pictures
As 2023 is put into the history books, it’s time your comprehensive look at what’s coming to Netflix in the United States throughout January 2024. Below, we’ll be looking through all the licensed and Netflix Original movies, series, and games on the way.
Want to see more of what’s on the way throughout 2024? We’ve got you covered with the current calendar of every known Netflix Original confirmed for 2024.
As always, you’ll want to watch anything set to expire throughout January, too – you can keep track of all the movies and series leaving Netflix US here.
Note: This list is a work in progress. It’ll continue to be updated throughout January 2024 as we learn of new titles coming to the service. All release dates are subject to change.
Full List of New Releases Coming to Netflix US in...
As 2023 is put into the history books, it’s time your comprehensive look at what’s coming to Netflix in the United States throughout January 2024. Below, we’ll be looking through all the licensed and Netflix Original movies, series, and games on the way.
Want to see more of what’s on the way throughout 2024? We’ve got you covered with the current calendar of every known Netflix Original confirmed for 2024.
As always, you’ll want to watch anything set to expire throughout January, too – you can keep track of all the movies and series leaving Netflix US here.
Note: This list is a work in progress. It’ll continue to be updated throughout January 2024 as we learn of new titles coming to the service. All release dates are subject to change.
Full List of New Releases Coming to Netflix US in...
- 1/11/2024
- by Kasey Moore
- Whats-on-Netflix
It’s a quiet month on Netflix in January, but the streamer still has some good stuff lined up for the new year, including an interesting documentary about the Centra Tech cryptocurrency scam. Bitconned arrives on the first of the month alongside Netflix’s latest Harlan Coben adaptation, Fool Me Once, which sees an ex-soldier called Maya witness her husband’s murder on a nanny cam. The crime then leads her down a deadly path where she uncovers a deadly conspiracy.
Schitt’s Creek star Daniel Levy will also debut his first film as writer and director with Good Grief on Netflix this month. The movie follows Levy’s character Marc as he does some soul-searching after the death of his husband.
Kevin Hart has a new movie called Lift hitting the platform this month, too. He plays the leader of a heist crew looking to rob $500 million in gold from...
Schitt’s Creek star Daniel Levy will also debut his first film as writer and director with Good Grief on Netflix this month. The movie follows Levy’s character Marc as he does some soul-searching after the death of his husband.
Kevin Hart has a new movie called Lift hitting the platform this month, too. He plays the leader of a heist crew looking to rob $500 million in gold from...
- 1/1/2024
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
A new year is around the corner, and Netflix is ready to celebrate! The streamer has released its full list of titles that will be coming to its platform to start 2024 off right, including classics and library hits, such as the first three films in the “John Wick” franchise, Train to Busan, and more.
The bulk of Netflix’s new titles, though, comes from its own original series, films, comedy specials, documentaries, and animes. Debuting in January will be “The Brothers Sun,” a new black comedy action series starring Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, and Michelle Yeoh; as well as the Sofía Vergara-led mini-series “Griselda”; new seasons of “Queer Eye” and “Masters of the Universe: Revolution”; Dan Levy’s dramedy “Good Grief”; and comedy specials from Jacqueline Novak, Jack Whitehall, and Rachid Badouri.
Check out The Streamable’s Top 5 picks for what’s coming to Netflix this month, and...
The bulk of Netflix’s new titles, though, comes from its own original series, films, comedy specials, documentaries, and animes. Debuting in January will be “The Brothers Sun,” a new black comedy action series starring Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, and Michelle Yeoh; as well as the Sofía Vergara-led mini-series “Griselda”; new seasons of “Queer Eye” and “Masters of the Universe: Revolution”; Dan Levy’s dramedy “Good Grief”; and comedy specials from Jacqueline Novak, Jack Whitehall, and Rachid Badouri.
Check out The Streamable’s Top 5 picks for what’s coming to Netflix this month, and...
- 12/18/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
If you followed indie film in the 90s, Vince Vaughn was at the center of a legendary tale. As the story goes, in order to get permission to use the theme from Jaws in the film Swingers, Doug Liman screened the film for Steven Spielberg’s approval. Not only did Stevie Boy allow them to use the scary shark tune but the legendary director knew he had to work with whoever was playing Trent Walker. And, he did just that when he cast Vince Vaughn in his Jurassic Park sequel, The Lost World. Spielberg instantly knew that Vince Vaughn was superstar material and he was correctomundo. Over the last nearly 30 years, he has given us some of the best comedic performances mixed in with some bone chilling anti-heroes. But it seems in the past few years Vaughn has slowed down his output to focus on smaller roles in more meaningful projects.
- 11/10/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
For 30 years, the "Jurassic Park" films have helped keep prehistoric beasts on the big screen, dating back to Steven Spielberg's original, groundbreaking blockbuster. Ever since, this has pretty much been the only game in town as far as dinosaurs go. Sure, other movies have tried to do dino action on a large scale, such as the recent Adam Driver sci-fi flick "65," but nothing ever seems to truly click with audiences in a meaningful way. At least not nearly on the level that these movies have for three decades.
Across three decades and spanning six films, the franchise has come a long way. For anyone looking to revisit the series, or perhaps anyone who fell off at some point and wishes to get back on board to see what John Hammond's dream of uniting dinosaurs and mankind together after 65 million years resulted in, we've got you covered. So,...
Across three decades and spanning six films, the franchise has come a long way. For anyone looking to revisit the series, or perhaps anyone who fell off at some point and wishes to get back on board to see what John Hammond's dream of uniting dinosaurs and mankind together after 65 million years resulted in, we've got you covered. So,...
- 10/29/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
In an era when many superhero films have adapted an unflattering, desaturated visual style in the name of realism, "Aquaman" is a balm for the eyes. The James Wan-directed DC Comics flick is full of eye-popping colors and imagery reminiscent of the splash pages you find in actual comic books. There are also nods aplenty to classic sci-fi and adventure stories, from the globe-trotting tomb-raiding of the Indiana Jones films to the fantastical prehistoric setting of Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Lost World." So it should come as no surprise that Wan has taken a similar approach to crafting a unique look for his sequel, "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom."
Speaking at a reveal event for the "Lost Kingdom" trailer attended by /Film's own Jenna Busch-Henderson, Wan talked about the importance of world-building to the "Aquaman" films. "We enjoy all the different worlds that really no superhero movies go into,...
Speaking at a reveal event for the "Lost Kingdom" trailer attended by /Film's own Jenna Busch-Henderson, Wan talked about the importance of world-building to the "Aquaman" films. "We enjoy all the different worlds that really no superhero movies go into,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Steven Spielberg has given us some of the greatest adventures ever seen on the big screen, whether it's the exploits of Indiana Jones, surviving a theme park gone wrong in "Jurassic Park," tracking down a man-eating shark in open water, or trying to find treasure while running from dangerous criminals in "The Goonies." Sure, he only has a producer credit on the latter, but there's always been rumblings about Spielberg's work behind the scenes on the movie credited to director Richard Donner.
Anyway, we're always down to celebrate the work of a cinematic genius like Spielberg, which is why we're stoked to see a batch of new posters paying tribute to both the "Jurassic Park" franchise and "The Goonies." Our friends at Bottleneck Gallery are releasing new, limited edition prints for "Jurassic Park" and "The Lost World," with artist Nicolas Tetreault-Abel cleverly recreating the franchise's iconic logo in a beautiful fashion.
Anyway, we're always down to celebrate the work of a cinematic genius like Spielberg, which is why we're stoked to see a batch of new posters paying tribute to both the "Jurassic Park" franchise and "The Goonies." Our friends at Bottleneck Gallery are releasing new, limited edition prints for "Jurassic Park" and "The Lost World," with artist Nicolas Tetreault-Abel cleverly recreating the franchise's iconic logo in a beautiful fashion.
- 8/10/2023
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings.
Roxy Cinema
The 35mm print of Howard Hawks’ Rio Bravo we presented last weekend has an encore appearance on Saturday afternoon, while prints of two Spielberg sequels (The Lost World and Temple of Doom) play alongside Shadows and Fog, Bloodhounds of Broadway, and My Blueberry Nights.
Anthology Film Archives
“Shopping Worlds” is a cinematic exploration of malls, offering the likes of Jackie Brown, Nocturama, Wiseman’s The Store, Dawn of the Dead, and Akerman’s Golden Eighties.
Museum of the Moving Image
Inception and John Carpenter’s Starman play on 70mm in a new series.
Film Forum
Contempt and Thelma & Louise play in 4K restorations, while the ’50s creature feature Robot Monster play in 3D on Sunday.
Museum of Modern Art
“Views from the Vault” closes with films by Jia Zhangke and more, while “Silent Movie Week” is underway.
Roxy Cinema
The 35mm print of Howard Hawks’ Rio Bravo we presented last weekend has an encore appearance on Saturday afternoon, while prints of two Spielberg sequels (The Lost World and Temple of Doom) play alongside Shadows and Fog, Bloodhounds of Broadway, and My Blueberry Nights.
Anthology Film Archives
“Shopping Worlds” is a cinematic exploration of malls, offering the likes of Jackie Brown, Nocturama, Wiseman’s The Store, Dawn of the Dead, and Akerman’s Golden Eighties.
Museum of the Moving Image
Inception and John Carpenter’s Starman play on 70mm in a new series.
Film Forum
Contempt and Thelma & Louise play in 4K restorations, while the ’50s creature feature Robot Monster play in 3D on Sunday.
Museum of Modern Art
“Views from the Vault” closes with films by Jia Zhangke and more, while “Silent Movie Week” is underway.
- 8/4/2023
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
The many festivities surrounding the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park will continue into July, as Universal Products & Experiences and Amblin Entertainment will be bringing a massive activation to San Diego Comic Con. The two day experience is set to take place between July 21 and July 22 and will recreate some iconic moments from the 1993 film.
Be sure to “Hang, on to your butts” because the activation will recreate the infamous scene where corporate attorney Donald Gennaro (played by Martin Ferrero) attempts to run and hide is ultimately attacked by the Dilophosaurus and then his ill-fated toilet trip when he eventually meets up with the T. Rex! As, Dr. Ian Malcom said, “When you gotta go, you gotta go”! A first look at the activation, seen above, shows a recreation of that famous toilet and a definite visit from the T. Rex!
Visitors will also be greeted by meticulously crafted scenes, bringing...
Be sure to “Hang, on to your butts” because the activation will recreate the infamous scene where corporate attorney Donald Gennaro (played by Martin Ferrero) attempts to run and hide is ultimately attacked by the Dilophosaurus and then his ill-fated toilet trip when he eventually meets up with the T. Rex! As, Dr. Ian Malcom said, “When you gotta go, you gotta go”! A first look at the activation, seen above, shows a recreation of that famous toilet and a definite visit from the T. Rex!
Visitors will also be greeted by meticulously crafted scenes, bringing...
- 6/28/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
NewsIn June 1993, director Steven Spielberg released a film that unleashed a wave of technological change in film-making and simultaneously helped to revive popular interest in dinosaurs.The ConversationIn June 1993, director Steven Spielberg released a film that unleashed a wave of technological change in film-making and simultaneously helped to revive popular interest in dinosaurs. Jurassic Park, based on Michael Crichton’s novel, spawned five blockbuster sequels as well as a multitude of spin-off games, toys, novels, and multiple animated television shows. It features a theme park housing de-extincted dinosaurs that break out of their confines and cause havoc. Underpinning the plot is clever genetic engineering that has allowed the Park’s scientists to assume they could control all aspects of the dinosaurs’ development, including their sex, much to their later horror when it becomes apparent such control was never possible. The film franchise has taken an average of over $1 billion dollars at the box office,...
- 6/13/2023
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
The summer movie season of 1998 actually began twelve months previously. While the Jurassic Park sequel The Lost World was still marauding around the multiplexes, a teaser trailer suddenly appeared showing a group of schoolchildren in a museum staring up in awe at the skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Suddenly a gigantic lizard’s foot crashes through the ceiling and crushes the T-Rex as if it were an ant. Guess who’s coming to town…
Sony TriStar
Kicking off a marketing campaign like that, a full year before Godzilla rose up from the depths was pretty much unprecedented back in 1997. It signalled the arrival of the age of internet marketing. You could even download the trailer to watch at home if you didn’t mind waiting eleven hours for the privilege.
After months of hype, Godzilla finally arrived on Memorial Day. It was Roland Emmerich’s first movie since reinventing the...
Sony TriStar
Kicking off a marketing campaign like that, a full year before Godzilla rose up from the depths was pretty much unprecedented back in 1997. It signalled the arrival of the age of internet marketing. You could even download the trailer to watch at home if you didn’t mind waiting eleven hours for the privilege.
After months of hype, Godzilla finally arrived on Memorial Day. It was Roland Emmerich’s first movie since reinventing the...
- 6/9/2023
- by Cai Ross
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Clockwise from top left: A Trip To The Moon (Flicker Alley), 2001: A Space Odyssey (Warner Bros.), King Kong (Warner Bros.), Avatar (Disney), The Matrix (Warner Bros.)Graphic: AVClub
Though they may seem a recent phenomenon, special-effects driven movies have been with us since the dawn of cinema. From the...
Though they may seem a recent phenomenon, special-effects driven movies have been with us since the dawn of cinema. From the...
- 6/8/2023
- by Luke Y. Thompson
- avclub.com
It’s 30 years this June since Jurassic Park roared into theaters. The monster franchise now boasts six films: 1993’s Jp, 1997’s The Lost World, and 2001’s Jurassic Park III — all tracking paleontologist Alan Grant (Sam Neill), paleo-botanist Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern) and “chaotician” Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) — and the 2015–22 reboot trilogy of Jurassic World, Fallen Kingdom, and Dominion, led by raptor trainer Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and park exec Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard). (Credit: John Wilson / © Universal Pictures / courtesy Everett Collection) Which is the indomitable best? Dominion should reign supreme, since it united the stars of both eras. Sadly, the ludicrous script and paltry interaction between the two casts proved to be the worst thing to happen to dinosaurs since that meteor hit Earth. It’s clear the classic remains the champ (although World is a close second). It gave us a truly terrifying T. rex and, through groundbreaking effects,...
- 6/3/2023
- TV Insider
The Steven Spielberg movie Schindler’s List is largely seen as one of Spielberg’s most iconic works. But the film also took an emotional toll on the director, and he strongly considered leaving filming behind after doing the project.
Steven Spielberg almost quit directing after making ‘Schindler’s List’ Steven Spielberg | Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images
When Spielberg set out to direct Schindler’s List, he immediately felt the film would be special. The movie was a critical hit, earning Spielberg his first Best Director Oscar. It was also a commercial success which, given its subject matter, was a bit of a surprise at that time. Spielberg, however, didn’t feel that Schindler’s List’s impact was limited to just cinema.
“I still feel that Schindler’s List is the film that has made the most amount of material change in the world,” he once told The Hollywood Reporter. “When I...
Steven Spielberg almost quit directing after making ‘Schindler’s List’ Steven Spielberg | Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images
When Spielberg set out to direct Schindler’s List, he immediately felt the film would be special. The movie was a critical hit, earning Spielberg his first Best Director Oscar. It was also a commercial success which, given its subject matter, was a bit of a surprise at that time. Spielberg, however, didn’t feel that Schindler’s List’s impact was limited to just cinema.
“I still feel that Schindler’s List is the film that has made the most amount of material change in the world,” he once told The Hollywood Reporter. “When I...
- 5/6/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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