Battle at Big Rock marks an unprecedented step in the Jurassic Park franchise. Today, fans received a small tease of dinosaur action during the three-year gap between Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom and the untitled 2021 sequel. The short film first aired on the FX network following Jurassic World. It featured a fierce battle between an Allosaurus and a Nasutoceratops that … Continue Reading
Are you looking for a rewarding career exploring ancient life? You are among the millions of people who are interested in paleontology careers. A fascination with extinct life often begins in childhood. Unfortunately, that fascination tends to fade over time. This could be due to the high barriers to entry including low salaries and limited job opportunities for paleontologists. It’s … Continue Reading
The Utahraptor Project can shed light on a gruesome prehistoric dual. Death at the end of a 9-inch scythe was the fate of many unfortunate dinosaurs around 124 million years ago. Utahraptor ostrommaysorum was undoubtedly one of the most terrifying predators ever to roam the earth, the top killing machine of its day. Utahraptor has become a particular favorite for … Continue Reading
When you hear the word ‘dinosaur’ what comes to mind? You are likely to describe them by using one of the common examples of dinosaur media. Many of us remember a particular movie or book we viewed as a child. This became the definitive picture of a dinosaur in our minds. It is easy to accept our perspective rather than … Continue Reading
The hype surrounding this movie hearkens back to the time surrounding The Lost World Jurassic Park, with an abundance of merchandise; toys, games, Jeep commercials, candy, and more heralding the release of the fifth sequel in the franchise. All of this new content tempts fans of the series with the promise of an epic film. So you may wonder: why … Continue Reading
The Jurassic World movie revived a franchise that lay dormant for fourteen years. After the mixed critical reception of the prior sequels, Universal put the Jurassic Park series on hold. While numerous scripts were presented, none of them gained enough traction to move forward, until now. This story successfully combines progress and nostalgia. Twenty-two years after the disaster in Jurassic … Continue Reading
The Jurassic Park 3 movie brought advanced CGI and animatronic dinosaurs of the new millennium. The story takes place four years after the events of The Lost World. The dinosaurs still inhabit the island of Isla Sorna. Naturally, the news of wild dinosaurs goes public, an illegal tourism industry brings dinosaurs and man into conflict. While hang-gliding with a friend, … Continue Reading
In 1993, Jurassic Park told a harrowing adventure and brought audiences the most compelling depiction of dinosaurs ever put on the big screen. Four years later, The Lost World: Jurassic Park movie took audiences to the next level. Incorporating a darker atmosphere that sets the tone for a different type of adventure. The development process for the first film empowered … Continue Reading
In 1993 Steven Spielberg dazzled audiences with the Jurassic Park movie. The film showcased some of the most groundbreaking special effects of the twentieth century. Michael Crichton’s novel told the unprecedented tale of the genetic recreation of extinct animals. His novel quickly captured the attention of Spielberg, who knew it would become a very successful film. The story’s concept shockingly … Continue Reading
Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park novel became his most well-known work. The 1993 film adaptation spurred a tremendous dinosaur craze. Fans demanded more. The result was a sequel in the same tone as the original, driven once again through the voice of Ian Malcolm. While the first film deviated from the book in many key areas, the heart of the story remained … Continue Reading