![\"\"](\"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/app/uploads/2023/12/jpsurvival_reveal2-1024x522.png\")
Jurassic Park Survival developers Saber Interactive are being sold off from their parent company EMBRACER GROUP to become privately owned.
\n\n\n\nEmbracer Group disrupted the industry by buying many developers, only to amass a ton of debt leading to numerous studio closures and lost jobs.
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Saber will become a privately owned company with around 3,500 employees, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing nonpublic information. The company plans to continue developing a remake of Star Wars: The Knights of the Old Republic, the highly anticipated game that was removed from its previous developer Aspyr Media in 2022.”
The Bloomberg article and subsequent information doesn’t mention the upcoming Jurassic Park video game.
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Saber, the developer of games such as Snowrunner and World War Z, operates studios in several countries, including the US, Portugal and Russia. In addition to making its own original titles, it does work for other developers.”
Jurassic Park Survival came as a surprise announcement late last year, and is promising to be the video game fans of the original movie have always wanted to play. We haven’t been able to reach anybody for a comment regarding the status of the game but we don’t believe it’s time to worry yet.
\n\n\n\nWhile the future of the game may indeed be up in the air as the company shuffles and adjusts to the sale, Jurassic Park will be one of the company’s larger titles and one they likely won’t want to let go of.
\n\n\n\nLikewise, Universal Pictures probably wouldn’t want a third cancellation for this game, knowing its history!
\n\n\n\nWe’ll keep you up to date on all the latest Jurassic Park, World, City, and Saga news. Everything’s Coming Up Milhouse!
\n\n\n\nJurassic Park Survival developers Saber Interactive are being sold off from their parent company EMBRACER GROUP to become privately owned. Embracer Group disrupted the industry by buying many developers, only to amass a ton of debt leading to numerous studio closures and lost jobs. “Saber will become a privately owned company with around 3,500 employees, […]
\n","link":"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/jurassic-park-survivals-developer-sold/","modified":"2024-03-02T23:10:37","featuredImage":{"node":{"localFile":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"constrained","backgroundColor":"#080808","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/e8782a803463a8268c542cea6b09e3c8/ea526/jpsurvival_banner.png","srcSet":"/static/e8782a803463a8268c542cea6b09e3c8/f7eaf/jpsurvival_banner.png 250w,\n/static/e8782a803463a8268c542cea6b09e3c8/c4b48/jpsurvival_banner.png 500w,\n/static/e8782a803463a8268c542cea6b09e3c8/ea526/jpsurvival_banner.png 1000w","sizes":"(min-width: 1000px) 1000px, 100vw"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/e8782a803463a8268c542cea6b09e3c8/af882/jpsurvival_banner.webp 250w,\n/static/e8782a803463a8268c542cea6b09e3c8/01e7e/jpsurvival_banner.webp 500w,\n/static/e8782a803463a8268c542cea6b09e3c8/1df1a/jpsurvival_banner.webp 1000w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"(min-width: 1000px) 1000px, 100vw"}]},"width":1984,"height":793.6}}}}},"categories":{"nodes":[{"count":106,"description":null,"name":"Expanded Universe","slug":"expanded-universe"},{"count":304,"description":null,"name":"Jurassic Park","slug":"jurassicpark"},{"count":5,"description":null,"name":"Jurassic Park Survival","slug":"jurassic-park-survival"},{"count":659,"description":null,"name":"News","slug":"news"},{"count":79,"description":null,"name":"Video Games","slug":"videogames"}]},"author":{"node":{"name":"Jack","url":null,"customAvatar":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"fixed","backgroundColor":"#282828","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/cdc6104d27e5e1a392103b272afcb578/2f28c/kg9bBefj_400x400.jpg","srcSet":"/static/cdc6104d27e5e1a392103b272afcb578/2f28c/kg9bBefj_400x400.jpg 40w,\n/static/cdc6104d27e5e1a392103b272afcb578/499f6/kg9bBefj_400x400.jpg 80w","sizes":"40px"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/cdc6104d27e5e1a392103b272afcb578/e73fe/kg9bBefj_400x400.webp 40w,\n/static/cdc6104d27e5e1a392103b272afcb578/61ca6/kg9bBefj_400x400.webp 80w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"40px"}]},"width":40,"height":40}}}}}},{"databaseId":21817,"id":"cG9zdDoyMTgxNw==","title":"Gareth Edwards in Final Talks to Direct the Next Jurassic World Film","date":"2024-02-21T16:08:57","slug":"gareth-edwards-in-final-talks-to-direct-the-next-jurassic-world-film","content":"\nAfter talks with David Leitch and his producing partners fell through, Universal Pictures and executive producers Steven Spielberg & Frank Marshall were on the hunt for a new director for the next Jurassic World film, and it looks like they have found their match: Gareth Edwards (director of 2010’s Monsters, 2014’s Godzilla, 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and 2023’s The Creator) is in final negotiations to direct the new film!
\n\n\n\n‘Jurassic World’: Gareth Edwards Tapped To Direct New Movie For Universal And Amblin https://t.co/rw8kA4kcP3
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) February 21, 2024
Executive producer Steven Spielberg, along with producers Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, will spearhead the project under Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment. Sara Scott and Jacqueline Garell will oversee production on behalf of Universal.
\n\n\n\nWhile specific plot details for the untitled Jurassic World sequel remain under wraps (other than ‘militarized dinos’ are not featured), the film is rumored to kickstart a “new Jurassic era” hinting at a fresh new, dinosaur-filled adventure – likely with no returning characters from past films. That’s right – anyone is fair game to be dinosaur food, as the character armor wielded by actors like Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt, Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum will no longer be directly related.
\n\n\n\nThe script penned by Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp is reported to be ‘leaner and meaner’, invoking vague similarities to John Carpenter’s ‘Escape from New York’. It has been reported that Spielberg and the studio are very happy with the script, which is several drafts in, and as such are very protective of it and do not want the story meddled with. According to The Hollywood Reporter and Jeff Sneider, Spielberg is more involved this time as he does not want a repeat of ‘Jurassic World Dominion’, and became worried the series would follow the trajectory of the Transformers films becoming bigger and dumber with each installment.
\n\n\n\nPre-production is expected to begin at Sky Studios in the UK at the end of this month, with filming starting in June. The movie is slated for release July 2nd, 2025.
Stay tuned to Jurassic Outpost, as more news is sure to be hatching soon.
After talks with David Leitch and his producing partners fell through, Universal Pictures and executive producers Steven Spielberg & Frank Marshall were on the hunt for a new director for the next Jurassic World film, and it looks like they have found their match: Gareth Edwards (director of 2010’s Monsters, 2014’s Godzilla, 2016’s Rogue One: […]
\n","link":"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/gareth-edwards-in-final-talks-to-direct-the-next-jurassic-world-film/","modified":"2024-02-21T22:11:55","featuredImage":{"node":{"localFile":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"constrained","backgroundColor":"#080808","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/15462ef931eddf41c5203dcc8a757379/873f1/Gareth-Edwards-Jurassic-World-2025-Director-Announcement.png","srcSet":"/static/15462ef931eddf41c5203dcc8a757379/db39f/Gareth-Edwards-Jurassic-World-2025-Director-Announcement.png 461w,\n/static/15462ef931eddf41c5203dcc8a757379/dc37d/Gareth-Edwards-Jurassic-World-2025-Director-Announcement.png 922w,\n/static/15462ef931eddf41c5203dcc8a757379/873f1/Gareth-Edwards-Jurassic-World-2025-Director-Announcement.png 1843w","sizes":"(min-width: 1843px) 1843px, 100vw"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/15462ef931eddf41c5203dcc8a757379/8b6ff/Gareth-Edwards-Jurassic-World-2025-Director-Announcement.webp 461w,\n/static/15462ef931eddf41c5203dcc8a757379/c8f66/Gareth-Edwards-Jurassic-World-2025-Director-Announcement.webp 922w,\n/static/15462ef931eddf41c5203dcc8a757379/95e8c/Gareth-Edwards-Jurassic-World-2025-Director-Announcement.webp 1843w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"(min-width: 1843px) 1843px, 100vw"}]},"width":1984,"height":1065.740640260445}}}}},"categories":{"nodes":[{"count":304,"description":null,"name":"Jurassic Park","slug":"jurassicpark"},{"count":282,"description":null,"name":"Jurassic World","slug":"jurassicworld"},{"count":62,"description":null,"name":"Jurassic World Rebirth","slug":"jurassic-world-rebirth"},{"count":659,"description":null,"name":"News","slug":"news"}]},"author":{"node":{"name":"Caleb Burnett","url":null,"customAvatar":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"fixed","backgroundColor":"#080808","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/a90067f975db0867e820e554c8987162/70321/IMG_5576-e1736197456725.jpg","srcSet":"/static/a90067f975db0867e820e554c8987162/70321/IMG_5576-e1736197456725.jpg 40w,\n/static/a90067f975db0867e820e554c8987162/dafa6/IMG_5576-e1736197456725.jpg 80w","sizes":"40px"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/a90067f975db0867e820e554c8987162/df7bc/IMG_5576-e1736197456725.webp 40w,\n/static/a90067f975db0867e820e554c8987162/74eb3/IMG_5576-e1736197456725.webp 80w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"40px"}]},"width":40,"height":41}}}}}},{"databaseId":21626,"id":"cG9zdDoyMTYyNg==","title":"New Jurassic World Movie in the Works with David Koepp Writing","date":"2024-01-22T19:40:43","slug":"new-jurassic-world-movie-in-the-works-with-david-koepp-writing","content":"\nIn incredible news we are somewhat shocked to read, a brand new Jurassic World movie is in the works at Universal Pictures with none other than David Koepp (screenwriter of both Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park) on board to write!
\n\n\n\nA dinosaur scoop? You bet Jurassic! Excl: New JURASSIC WORLD movie in the works with David Koepp, who wrote the original 1993 Steven Spielberg movie, back at the keyboard. https://t.co/ATMiDPVTwM
— Borys Kit (@Borys_Kit) January 22, 2024
More from The Hollywood Reporter, who originally reported this story:
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUniversal is said to be moving fast with the script from Koepp, who penned Steven Spielberg’s original ‘Jurassic Park’ and its 1997 sequel.
You can’t keep a good T. rex down.
Although it’s been two years since the last time dinosaurs roamed the Earth in 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion, Universal Pictures has hardly kept its biggest franchise trapped in amber.
The studio is deep into the development of an all-new Jurassic World movie and has David Koepp back at the keyboard. Koepp was the writer of the original 1993 Jurassic Park, famously directed by Steven Spielberg, and its sequel, 1997’s Jurassic Park: The Lost World.
The project, which has been flying under the radar, is far enough along, and the script in a well-liked shape, that the studio is whispering of a possible 2025 release date.
There is no director on board, but Frank Marshall, the veteran and celebrated producer who oversaw the Jurassic World trilogy, is back producing, as is another Jurassic vet, Patrick Crowley. Spielberg will executive produce via his Amblin Entertainment banner.
It is unclear what form the relaunch is taking. It is known to be launching a “new Jurassic era,” per sources, with an all-new storyline. That would seem to rule out the return of the characters played by Jurassic World stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. And it seems characters featured in the original Jurassic Park movies, played by Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, would not be involved.
The fact that it’s being called a new “Jurassic World” instead of “Jurassic Park” may also be telling. That would suggest that the franchise is likely not taking a back-to-basics approach but could go to parts unknown (Jurassic Space? Just putting it out there).
The Jurassic franchise is a key jewel in Universal’s film history with the 1993 original movie redefining special effects and having a long-lasting impact on pop culture. Six movies have been made over the span of three decades, earning more than $6 billion worldwide. The original Jurassic Park adapted the 1990 novel by Michael Crichton.
Executive VP of Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Executive of Production Development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project for Universal.
Koepp is the veteran screenwriter whose credits range from the original Mission: Impossible (1996) film and the first Spider-Man movie (2002) to Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) and last year’s Indy entry, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Universal is deep into the development of an all-new #JurassicWorld movie and has David Koepp back at the keyboard. Koepp was the writer of the original 1993 #JurassicPark: https://t.co/uUER6AcoWO pic.twitter.com/XfOTly1EWd
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 22, 2024
Needless to say, we are unbelievably excited for not only this film, but the future of Jurassic in 2024 and beyond!
\n\n\n\nWho will direct and star in this new film? What will the title be, and who will provide musical underscore? Those are among the most enticing questions as we move forward. Who do you think should come on board and be involved in the next film chapter of the Jurassic story?
\n\n\n\nLet us know in the comments, and stay tuned to Jurassic Outpost here and on YouTube for all the latest news!
\n\n\n\nIn incredible news we are somewhat shocked to read, a brand new Jurassic World movie is in the works at Universal Pictures with none other than David Koepp (screenwriter of both Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park) on board to write! A dinosaur scoop? You bet Jurassic! Excl: New JURASSIC WORLD movie in the works with David Koepp, who wrote the original […]
\n","link":"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/new-jurassic-world-movie-in-the-works-with-david-koepp-writing/","modified":"2024-01-25T17:52:53","featuredImage":{"node":{"localFile":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"constrained","backgroundColor":"#282828","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/5a595b6b8ee1083a71ed294b79b928d2/26b49/newjw_koepp.jpg","srcSet":"/static/5a595b6b8ee1083a71ed294b79b928d2/3b69e/newjw_koepp.jpg 250w,\n/static/5a595b6b8ee1083a71ed294b79b928d2/c135d/newjw_koepp.jpg 500w,\n/static/5a595b6b8ee1083a71ed294b79b928d2/26b49/newjw_koepp.jpg 1000w","sizes":"(min-width: 1000px) 1000px, 100vw"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/5a595b6b8ee1083a71ed294b79b928d2/81c3e/newjw_koepp.webp 250w,\n/static/5a595b6b8ee1083a71ed294b79b928d2/6e8bd/newjw_koepp.webp 500w,\n/static/5a595b6b8ee1083a71ed294b79b928d2/bf95e/newjw_koepp.webp 1000w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"(min-width: 1000px) 1000px, 100vw"}]},"width":1984,"height":1116.992}}}}},"categories":{"nodes":[{"count":304,"description":null,"name":"Jurassic Park","slug":"jurassicpark"},{"count":62,"description":null,"name":"Jurassic World Rebirth","slug":"jurassic-world-rebirth"},{"count":659,"description":null,"name":"News","slug":"news"},{"count":66,"description":null,"name":"The Lost World","slug":"thelostworld"}]},"author":{"node":{"name":"Caleb Burnett","url":null,"customAvatar":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"fixed","backgroundColor":"#080808","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/a90067f975db0867e820e554c8987162/70321/IMG_5576-e1736197456725.jpg","srcSet":"/static/a90067f975db0867e820e554c8987162/70321/IMG_5576-e1736197456725.jpg 40w,\n/static/a90067f975db0867e820e554c8987162/dafa6/IMG_5576-e1736197456725.jpg 80w","sizes":"40px"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/a90067f975db0867e820e554c8987162/df7bc/IMG_5576-e1736197456725.webp 40w,\n/static/a90067f975db0867e820e554c8987162/74eb3/IMG_5576-e1736197456725.webp 80w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"40px"}]},"width":40,"height":41}}}}}},{"databaseId":21611,"id":"cG9zdDoyMTYxMQ==","title":"Sony Pictures Dedicates Music Building to John Williams on Historic Lot","date":"2024-01-19T21:55:59","slug":"sony-pictures-dedicates-music-building-to-john-williams-on-historic-lot","content":"\nThe legendary John Williams has had a music building dedicated to him on the historic Culver City Lot by Sony Pictures Entertainment, and was honored by Directors Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams among others at the ceremony. And check out that poster to the right!
\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/app/uploads/2024/01/johnwilliams_musicbuilding2-1024x768.jpg\")
The newly named John Williams Music Building honors the Academy, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning composer for his contributions to the world of film and music. With 53 Academy Award nominations, Williams is the most nominated individual in Academy history and has had a prolific career that has spanned more than six decades.
\n\n\n\n\n“The first time I came to this studio was 1940 when my father brought me here to show me the stage. I was about 9 or 10 years old, and I thought, someday, this will all be mine! It’s finally come to be – it’s only taken me 92 years to get here! My hope and challenge for the next 100 years is to put in the work, make some good music, and make the next 100 years as good as the last,” Williams said at the ceremony. “This is bigger than ‘thank you’ – there are no words that can capture it in the English language; our language stops there. This is beyond an honor.”
Spielberg, who has worked on 29 projects with Williams said, “I have grown up with Johnny from the very beginning. What he’s done for me is something I haven’t been able to imagine. This building is where all my stress dissipates when I finally get to this stage of production, and I know I’m in your hands.” He added, “In the end, I don’t recognize the movies as mine but as ours. Thank you, Johnny. My movies would not be the same without you.”
\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/app/uploads/2024/01/johnwilliams_musicbuilding3-1024x576.jpg\")
![\"\"](\"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/app/uploads/2024/01/johnwilliams_musicbuilding4-scaled.jpg\")
Read more at Deadline
\n","excerpt":"The legendary John Williams has had a music building dedicated to him on the historic Culver City Lot by Sony Pictures Entertainment, and was honored by Directors Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams among others at the ceremony. And check out that poster to the right! The newly named John Williams Music Building honors the Academy, […]
\n","link":"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/sony-pictures-dedicates-music-building-to-john-williams-on-historic-lot/","modified":"2024-01-19T21:56:05","featuredImage":{"node":{"localFile":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"constrained","backgroundColor":"#080808","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/6f22deaef7b165bc05db02b0f2366da8/71333/johnwilliams_musicbuilding1-scaled.jpg","srcSet":"/static/6f22deaef7b165bc05db02b0f2366da8/f00ff/johnwilliams_musicbuilding1-scaled.jpg 496w,\n/static/6f22deaef7b165bc05db02b0f2366da8/d3530/johnwilliams_musicbuilding1-scaled.jpg 992w,\n/static/6f22deaef7b165bc05db02b0f2366da8/71333/johnwilliams_musicbuilding1-scaled.jpg 1984w","sizes":"(min-width: 1984px) 1984px, 100vw"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/6f22deaef7b165bc05db02b0f2366da8/e218c/johnwilliams_musicbuilding1-scaled.webp 496w,\n/static/6f22deaef7b165bc05db02b0f2366da8/18e30/johnwilliams_musicbuilding1-scaled.webp 992w,\n/static/6f22deaef7b165bc05db02b0f2366da8/871e6/johnwilliams_musicbuilding1-scaled.webp 1984w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"(min-width: 1984px) 1984px, 100vw"}]},"width":1984,"height":904.0000000000001}}}}},"categories":{"nodes":[{"count":304,"description":null,"name":"Jurassic Park","slug":"jurassicpark"},{"count":659,"description":null,"name":"News","slug":"news"},{"count":66,"description":null,"name":"The Lost World","slug":"thelostworld"}]},"author":{"node":{"name":"Jack","url":null,"customAvatar":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"fixed","backgroundColor":"#282828","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/cdc6104d27e5e1a392103b272afcb578/2f28c/kg9bBefj_400x400.jpg","srcSet":"/static/cdc6104d27e5e1a392103b272afcb578/2f28c/kg9bBefj_400x400.jpg 40w,\n/static/cdc6104d27e5e1a392103b272afcb578/499f6/kg9bBefj_400x400.jpg 80w","sizes":"40px"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/cdc6104d27e5e1a392103b272afcb578/e73fe/kg9bBefj_400x400.webp 40w,\n/static/cdc6104d27e5e1a392103b272afcb578/61ca6/kg9bBefj_400x400.webp 80w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"40px"}]},"width":40,"height":40}}}}}},{"databaseId":21552,"id":"cG9zdDoyMTU1Mg==","title":"Welcome to Jurassic Park: Survival! New Video Game Announced","date":"2023-12-08T07:23:47","slug":"welcome-to-jurassic-park-survival-new-video-game-announced","content":"\nUnveiled earlier this evening at The Game Awards, Saber Interactive announced Jurassic Park: Survival, an upcoming single-player action-adventure for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S!
\n\n\n\nWow.
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Isla Nublar the day after the events of the beloved 1993 Jurassic Park film in an original adventure 65 million years in the making.
Survive thrilling first-person action as InGen scientist Dr. Maya Joshi, who was unable to evacuate Isla Nublar, in this single-player action-adventure game and discover a never-before-told story.
Through thrilling encounters, experience the wonder and danger of dinosaurs, each with their own distinct and adaptive behaviors brought to life by John Hammond’s vision.
Check out our detailed breakdown where we examine the trailer:
\n\n\n\nYou can subscribe to the official website for release updates. What do you think of the trailer? Share your thoughts below!
\n","excerpt":"Unveiled earlier this evening at The Game Awards, Saber Interactive announced Jurassic Park: Survival, an upcoming single-player action-adventure for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S! Wow. Return to Isla Nublar the day after the events of the beloved 1993 Jurassic Park film in an original adventure 65 million years in the making. Survive thrilling […]
\n","link":"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/welcome-to-jurassic-park-survival-new-video-game-announced/","modified":"2024-03-02T23:08:23","featuredImage":{"node":{"localFile":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"constrained","backgroundColor":"#080808","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/cc5dd6fcb5ba33dee5576008cf7b5fa4/4a49b/jpsurvival1.jpg","srcSet":"/static/cc5dd6fcb5ba33dee5576008cf7b5fa4/b4dad/jpsurvival1.jpg 320w,\n/static/cc5dd6fcb5ba33dee5576008cf7b5fa4/3440d/jpsurvival1.jpg 640w,\n/static/cc5dd6fcb5ba33dee5576008cf7b5fa4/4a49b/jpsurvival1.jpg 1280w","sizes":"(min-width: 1280px) 1280px, 100vw"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/cc5dd6fcb5ba33dee5576008cf7b5fa4/c0bcc/jpsurvival1.webp 320w,\n/static/cc5dd6fcb5ba33dee5576008cf7b5fa4/17574/jpsurvival1.webp 640w,\n/static/cc5dd6fcb5ba33dee5576008cf7b5fa4/71d4d/jpsurvival1.webp 1280w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"(min-width: 1280px) 1280px, 100vw"}]},"width":1984,"height":1116}}}}},"categories":{"nodes":[{"count":106,"description":null,"name":"Expanded Universe","slug":"expanded-universe"},{"count":304,"description":null,"name":"Jurassic Park","slug":"jurassicpark"},{"count":5,"description":null,"name":"Jurassic Park Survival","slug":"jurassic-park-survival"},{"count":659,"description":null,"name":"News","slug":"news"},{"count":79,"description":null,"name":"Video Games","slug":"videogames"}]},"author":{"node":{"name":"Jack","url":null,"customAvatar":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"fixed","backgroundColor":"#282828","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/cdc6104d27e5e1a392103b272afcb578/2f28c/kg9bBefj_400x400.jpg","srcSet":"/static/cdc6104d27e5e1a392103b272afcb578/2f28c/kg9bBefj_400x400.jpg 40w,\n/static/cdc6104d27e5e1a392103b272afcb578/499f6/kg9bBefj_400x400.jpg 80w","sizes":"40px"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/cdc6104d27e5e1a392103b272afcb578/e73fe/kg9bBefj_400x400.webp 40w,\n/static/cdc6104d27e5e1a392103b272afcb578/61ca6/kg9bBefj_400x400.webp 80w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"40px"}]},"width":40,"height":40}}}}}},{"databaseId":21260,"id":"cG9zdDoyMTI2MA==","title":"‘Jurassic Park: The Official Script Book’ From Insight Editions Is Loaded With Annotations & Concept Art!","date":"2023-12-05T18:20:26","slug":"jurassic-park-the-official-script-book-from-insight-editions-is-loaded-with-annotations-concept-art","content":"\nThe ‘Jurassic’ film franchise has received several fantastic behind-the-scenes books over the years. The original ‘Making Of’ books from the 1990s for ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World: Jurassic Park’ are regarded as some of the best ever made. In 2021, Insight Editions produced ‘Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History,’ featuring stories and never-before-seen imagery from the original trilogy, including ‘Jurassic Park 3’ for the first time. Their fantastic chronicle was followed by ‘Jurassic World: The Ultimate Visual History,’ wonderfully detailing the making of all three ‘Jurassic World’ films.
\n\n\n\nAll these books discussed the various scripts that were written: a vital part in creating a strong skeleton to support the body of each film. It’s a process that can take a lot of time, and a lot of drafts, to get just right. Their creation is more interesting and complicated than people may realize, making a whole book dedicated to the subject something ‘Jurassic’ fans have wanted for some time. Each of the six films in the franchise (so far) undoubtedly has fascinating stories behind their screenplays. However, the original film, adapted from the bestselling novel by Michael Crichton, had perhaps the biggest challenges.
\n\n\n\nThanks once again to Insight Editions, a documented history of this process, with the final screenplay by David Koepp, is finally told in ‘Jurassic Park: The Official Script Book.’
\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/app/uploads/2023/10/JPScriptBookCover-FRBA-1024x608.jpg\")
\n\n\n\nJurassic Park gave moviegoers an unforgettable thrill ride. Now, on the film’s 30th anniversary, fans can experience Jurassic Park in an all-new way with this deluxe, annotated edition of Michael Crichton and David Koepp’s script. This script book is annotated by franchise expert James Mottram (Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History, Jurassic World: The Ultimate Visual History), offering commentary and insight into the behind-the-scenes story of the film. Fully illustrated with film stills, concept art, and other key visuals, this is a must-have collectible for Jurassic Park fans and a fitting tribute to a landmark film.
There is a lot more to this book than simply David Koepp’s script. To discover what’s beyond the cover, join me on a grand adventure at Isla Nublar via the video below (or an abridged version)! For an even more detailed look, continue reading this article!
\n\n\n\nDAVID KOEPP’S 12-11-1992 FINAL CONTINUITY DRAFT
\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/app/uploads/2023/10/JPSBookPics-5-1024x576.jpg\")
The book features the 12-11-1992 draft by David Koepp, known as the final “Continuity Script.” What sets it apart from a more polished final draft are some beefier descriptions and the inclusion of some alternate dialogue for sequences that director Steven Spielberg would have to choose from. This gives the reader an additional “alternate universe” for certain scenes. The script also includes some moments that were filmed but cut, such as the reveal of why the Triceratops was only sick “every six weeks” and not all the time.
\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/app/uploads/2023/10/JPSBookPics-9-1024x576.jpg\")
The only part of the script not included are the “Appendices.” These were two pages at the end of the script that had John Hammond’s dialogue heard during the lunch scene as a slide show played behind the characters. Most copies of the script didn’t include these pages, so their absence isn’t exactly inaccurate to what the majority of cast and crew members had. Thankfully, they do at least get mentioned in one of the book’s many annotations, featuring a summary of what they consisted of.
\n\n\n\nINTRODUCTION & ANNOTATIONS BY JAMES MOTTRAM
\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/app/uploads/2023/10/JPSBookPics-12-1024x576.jpg\")
The author of both Insight Editions ‘Jurassic’ Visual History books returns to provide additional content alongside the script. A lengthy introduction details the overall history of the film’s screenplays, before unveiling Koepp’s draft itself. Nearly every spread features an annotated section on the side, containing information that ranges from details exclusively revealed by David Koepp himself, comparisons to earlier drafts, alternate ideas from the previous screenwriters, and other behind-the-scenes intel. The added material James Mottram provides is written in a clear and engaging way that greatly stirs the excitement of the reader as they delve into the film’s script. One of the many exclusive quotes from Koepp explains why his original draft did not include Ian Malcolm; the mathematician who constantly is at odds with what ‘Jurassic Park’ is trying to accomplish.
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Honestly, it was because it was too hard,” he admits. “If you read the book, he talks a lot. He talks about math a lot, and he talks and abstracts a lot. And I just couldn’t figure out how to make it visual. I couldn’t figure out how to. And I thought about all sorts of things.”
INSIGHT ABOUT THE PREVIOUS SCREENWRITERS AND THEIR DRAFTS
\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/app/uploads/2023/10/JPSBookPics-15-1024x576.jpg\")
As mentioned, the annotations not only cover Koepp and his various drafts but also the screenwriters who tackled the film before him. Michael Crichton was the first to adapt his own novel into a screenplay, producing a pair of completed drafts. One detail James conjures is how a Crichton draft opened with a scene that would later front Spielberg’s film adaptation of ‘The Lost World: Jurassic Park.’
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn his revised draft, Crichton opened with a variation on the novel’s second major sequence, where a young vacationer, Tina, is attacked on a deserted Costa Rican beach by a Compy. He also includes another early scene from the novel, set at New York’s Tropical Disease Lab, in which one Dr. Richard Stone and his technician Alice examine Tina’s sketch of the Compy, with Stone reaching the conclusion it’s a lizard.
This book is the first official publication to reveal that Rick Carter, the production designer of ‘Jurassic Park,’ also created his own unique “working document” draft. He wrote and assembled it during the production’s downtime when Steven Spielberg left to film ‘Hook.’ Jurassic Time created an epic “illustrated audio drama” version of his take on the film, which includes a unique item most fans would certainly love: a Spitter umbrella that squirts water from its “mouth.” Rick details the inclusion of this gag, among many other new notes.
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The idea of an umbrella squirting water is pretty ridiculously funny,” says Carter. “You have this thing designed to keep the water out. It’s actually squirting water!” The concept of a branded novelty umbrella came up during brainstorming sessions, adds Carter, when he and others on the team began to consider, “How would the dinosaur experience be commercialized in that park, and that Visitor Center?”
James also had an exclusive conversation with Malia Scotch Marmo, the penultimate screenwriter brought on board. While she only penned a single draft as well, her ideas were still an important part of the screenwriting process until Spielberg ultimately chose another direction. Scotch Marmo even contributed to a vital casting recommendation that became a reality!
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescribed in the book as “twenty-four and darkly tanned,” with her blonde hair tied back, Dr. Ellie Sattler proved to be a difficult role to cast. “Steven sent me clips of young actresses to play Ellie,” recalls Scotch Marmo. “The clips showcased the actresses in previous film roles. I noticed they were all ingénues. They had youth and a certain naïveté and freshness. I kept thinking they were missing the mark. Ellie is a scientist. Perhaps because my father was an astrophysicist, I couldn’t buy the actors he was showing me as realistic in any way . . . in a science fiction movie like Jurassic Park believability was essential. Steven is very open to push back, and he asked, ‘Who would you like?’” The writer made a case for Laura Dern, who coincidentally had impressed Spielberg in the 1985 film Smooth Talk.
LOADS OF CONCEPT ARTWORK, STORYBOARDS, & OTHER IMAGES
\n\n\nWhile both ‘Jurassic’ Visual History books were filled with production artwork and other images from the entire franchise, this book is only focused on the first film. Despite the included script being essentially the film that made it to the screen, the pages are filled with seemingly endless concept art, storyboards, and blueprints that cover many iterations. These materials transport the reader into the film’s art department during the creative process that helped shape the story just as much as the scripts did. This includes early designs by John Bell for lead characters before the actors were cast, never-before-seen storyboards of the famous Main Road attack sequence by David Lowery, a pair of slides from the lunch room scene by Caroline Quinn, and numerous artwork showcasing the omitted river and helicopter attack sequences. Peppered throughout are wonderful stills and other photographs from the film itself. Overall, much of the amazing artwork is not present in the other Insight Editions volumes, or any book.
\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/app/uploads/2023/10/JPScriptBookAck1-861x1024.jpg\"){kind=spacer}
Countless artists worked on the film, for a much longer period than most get these days. All the concept artwork is credited to each artist; however, the storyboards were tricky to identify given several artists often worked on just a single sequence. The final page of the book credits those artists who were able to be identified, but the entire art department should be forever applauded for their immense contributions to this film.
\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/app/uploads/2023/10/JPScriptBookCover-865x1024.jpg\")
It wouldn’t be an honest article without referring to the “dinosaur in the room”: the front cover of this book. The artwork used was not made during the production of the film, but a recent selection of “key art” provided by Universal. To put it nicely, it’s definitely not the cover I would have chosen. It doesn’t appear inside the book itself, although a small selection of other recent artwork to celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary is present. They are, thankfully, quite a bit more appealing.
\n\n\n\nFAN CONSULTATION
\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/app/uploads/2023/10/JPScriptBookAck2-1024x237.jpg\")
To be completely transparent, I (Derrick Davis) consulted on this book! I’ve been a massive fan of ‘Jurassic Park’ ever since I saw it at my local drive-in when I was 6 years old (which featured a sign that looks suspiciously familiar to those who have seen the extended cut of ‘Jurassic World: Dominion.’). I went on to create Jurassic Time, producing various programs and conducting interviews with people who worked on the films. I’ve also written many articles for Jurassic Outpost since 2021. I was also a consultant for Criterion’s release of Karel Zeman’s classic prehistoric film ‘Journey To The Beginning Of Time’ and the re-release of the ‘Jurassic Park’ soundtrack from La-La Land Records.
\n\n\n\nHowever, being asked by James Mottram to join him in the production of this book was a dream come true. I have always been entranced by the many scripts of ‘Jurassic Park,’ as well as the thousands of artwork that was created before cameras ever rolled. After I read the original ‘Making Of Jurassic Park’ book, I was obsessed with peeking further behind the curtain to see the creative process of how it was all done. Over the years, I collected hard to find documents and artwork that would have otherwise been lost in time. Several of these materials, along with my own insights, enhanced this book’s content. To be associated with a book like this, for my favorite film, is something I will be eternally thankful for.
\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Astrid-Derrick-1024x725.jpg\")
Another fan is given special mention for helping with this book: Astrid Vega (pictured with me, above, in 2018). She once ran The Jurassic Park Collection, until she sadly passed away in 2019. Astrid was a collector of many production materials that she shared with fans for years, and thanks to her, some of those are now showcased in this book.
\n\n\n\nDIGITAL E-BOOK EDITION ALSO AVAILABLE
\n\n\n\nWhile the physical hardcover edition is my preferred way to possess this unique book, there is also a digital e-book version available separately. This is a departure from both “Visual History” books, since those featured additional inserts that were referenced in the text that couldn’t be adapted in this format. Some may prefer a digital version for the cheaper price point and to avoid high shipping costs in certain areas of the world. E-books are also handy for quicker research, with the ability to find text in seconds. The way I see it, having a digital edition also available ensures all ‘Jurassic Park’ fans have a fair chance to seek a copy of this book!
\n\n\n\nThis year’s 30th anniversary of ‘Jurassic Park’ is coming to an end, and what better way to celebrate it than by experiencing every word of the film in this fully illustrated form? Yeah, I know, I may be a little biased in this endorsement. However, I hope this detailed article on what the book consists of, with some exclusive first-look images, will entice you to seek a hardcover or digital copy today! This is the kind of book I have always wanted for ‘Jurassic Park!’ James Mottram, and the staff of Insight Editions, have gone out of their way to make this new entry in their series “spared no expense.” Perhaps someday the other films in the series will get script books of their own? There are definitely more stories to uncover, and artwork that deserves to be unearthed, before becoming extinct.
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor an even deeper look at how this book was created, check out an engaging conversation with annotator & author James Mottram and consultant Derrick Davis.
\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/app/uploads/2023/10/JPSBookPics-1-1024x576.jpg\")
Do you plan on checking out the first script book ever for a ‘Jurassic Park’ film? Would you like to see Insight Editions tackle ‘The Lost World’ next? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay informed with Jurassic Outpost for the latest!
\n","excerpt":"The ‘Jurassic’ film franchise has received several fantastic behind-the-scenes books over the years. The original ‘Making Of’ books from the 1990s for ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World: Jurassic Park’ are regarded as some of the best ever made. In 2021, Insight Editions produced ‘Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History,’ featuring stories and never-before-seen imagery […]
\n","link":"https://controlroom.jurassicoutpost.com/jurassic-park-the-official-script-book-from-insight-editions-is-loaded-with-annotations-concept-art/","modified":"2024-02-13T08:22:34","featuredImage":{"node":{"localFile":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"constrained","backgroundColor":"#d8b8a8","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/f43367785841912074a85d37bffcc09d/c35a8/JPSBookPics-2-scaled.jpg","srcSet":"/static/f43367785841912074a85d37bffcc09d/0f63e/JPSBookPics-2-scaled.jpg 496w,\n/static/f43367785841912074a85d37bffcc09d/cd54b/JPSBookPics-2-scaled.jpg 992w,\n/static/f43367785841912074a85d37bffcc09d/c35a8/JPSBookPics-2-scaled.jpg 1984w","sizes":"(min-width: 1984px) 1984px, 100vw"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/f43367785841912074a85d37bffcc09d/d3c25/JPSBookPics-2-scaled.webp 496w,\n/static/f43367785841912074a85d37bffcc09d/5eee0/JPSBookPics-2-scaled.webp 992w,\n/static/f43367785841912074a85d37bffcc09d/63c2c/JPSBookPics-2-scaled.webp 1984w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"(min-width: 1984px) 1984px, 100vw"}]},"width":1984,"height":1116}}}}},"categories":{"nodes":[{"count":203,"description":null,"name":"Collectibles & Replicas","slug":"collectiblesandreplicas"},{"count":30,"description":null,"name":"Concept Art","slug":"concept-art"},{"count":47,"description":null,"name":"Interviews","slug":"interviews"},{"count":304,"description":null,"name":"Jurassic Park","slug":"jurassicpark"},{"count":659,"description":null,"name":"News","slug":"news"},{"count":64,"description":null,"name":"Right Up Your Alley","slug":"right-up-your-alley"},{"count":248,"description":null,"name":"Toys & Merchandise","slug":"toysandmerchandise"}]},"author":{"node":{"name":"Derrick Davis","url":null,"customAvatar":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"fixed","backgroundColor":"#f8f8f8","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/216b51cad4d2e1ba2ba27ec06fda6418/2f28c/scallywag1.jpg","srcSet":"/static/216b51cad4d2e1ba2ba27ec06fda6418/2f28c/scallywag1.jpg 40w,\n/static/216b51cad4d2e1ba2ba27ec06fda6418/499f6/scallywag1.jpg 80w","sizes":"40px"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/216b51cad4d2e1ba2ba27ec06fda6418/e73fe/scallywag1.webp 40w,\n/static/216b51cad4d2e1ba2ba27ec06fda6418/61ca6/scallywag1.webp 80w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"40px"}]},"width":40,"height":40}}}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"name":"Jurassic Park","slug":"/jurassicpark","limit":6,"skip":36,"current":6,"total":304}},"staticQueryHashes":["1664093047","1895389384","3535852011","3757588724","653697619"]}