Plot Outline: In the new film, when the massive and mysterious Indominus rex stages an escape and disappears into the jungle, order turns to mayhem and guests turn into prey. Dinosaurs escape into the open, skies and water to engage in an all-out war for survival, and no corner within the world's greatest theme park is safe anymore.
Who's Involved:
Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Steven Spielberg, Jake Johnson, Derek Connolly, Ty Simpkins, Omar Sy, Judy Greer, Nick Robinson, Rick Jaffa, Colin Trevorrow, Frank Marshall, BD Wong, Katie McGrath, Vincent D'Onofrio, Irrfan Khan, Lauren Lapkus, Amanda Silver, Thomas Tull, Patrick Crowley
Release Date:
Friday, June 12, 2015 In Theaters (Nationwide)
Age Rating: Parents Strongly Cautioned MPA
for intense sequences of science-fiction violence and peril
for intense sequences of science-fiction violence and peril
Runtime: 2 hrs, 4 m
Language: English
Jurassic World Plot: What's it about?
22 years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a dinosaur adventure park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. This new park is owned by the Patel Corporation. Owen (Chris Pratt), a member of Jurassic World's on-site staff, conducts behavioral research on the Velociraptors. Jurassic World's attendance rates begin to decline and a new attraction, created to re-spark visitor interest, backfires.
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Jurassic World Cast List & Characters
Bryce Dallas Howard ... role: Claire
Ty Simpkins ... role: Gray
Jake Johnson ... role: Lowery
Chris Pratt ... role: Owen
Vincent D'Onofrio ... role: Morton
Irrfan Khan ... role: Masrani
BD Wong ... role: Henry Wu
Judy Greer ... role: Park Visitor
Lauren Lapkus ... role: Vivian
Nick Robinson ... role: Zach
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Jurassic World Crew and Production Team
A look at the Jurassic World behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Colin Trevorrow previously directed Jurassic World Dominion, The Book of Henry and Safety Not Guaranteed. The film's writer Rick Jaffa penned Avatar: Fire and Ash, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Avatar: The Way of Water 3D.
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Jurassic World Production and Filming
Key Facts
- Director Colin Said Trevorrow explain his use of 3D in the film, "My goal with this movie was always to make sure Jurassic World felt like a real place and in 3D you feel like you are there… For us, it was about creating the most visceral, immersive experience possible. And this kind of technology (3D) does what I hope the whole movie does, which is make everyone in the audience
- Jurassic World became the first movie to cross $500 million in a single weekend.
- Based on characters created by Michael Crichton.
- Steven Spielberg returns to produce the long-awaited film. Director Colin Trevorrow was hand-picked by Spielberg to helm Jurassic Park IV. The film will be shot in 3D.
- Frank Marshall said in a July 2012 interview that Jurassic Park IV would still rely on animatronic dinosaurs despite the advancements in technology over the last decade.
Jurassic World Filming Timeline
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— Jurassic World entered Completed status.
Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.
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— The film entered Post-Production status.
Filming completed; footage being edited; music being composed and recorded; sound and visual effects being added.
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— The film entered Production status.
Finalizing production budget, filming the movie begins.
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— The film entered Pre-Production status.
Filming will begin in April/May 2014. After a Hawaii shoot, it is scheduled to film in New Orleans for 11 weeks starting June 2nd.Key cast and crew being hired; budget and production schedule finalized; shooting script approved.
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— The film entered Development status.
Production was to start Summer 2013 in Hawaii and Baton Rouge, LA. However, things have been delayed until a later date -- will not meet previously announced 2014 release date.Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.
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— The film entered Development status.
Jurassic World Release Date: When was the film released?
Jurassic World was released nationwide on . The film opened in approximately 4,274 theaters. Six other films are opening on the same date, including Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, Vendetta and The Wolfpack.
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Jurassic World FAQ
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Upcoming Jurassic Park Movies
Announced and active projects currently moving through production.
- Jurassic World Rebirth - Sequel (Untitled) DevelopmentTBA
Top Collaborators
Frequent cast and crew across the franchise.
- Steven Spielberg Director, Executive Producer, Producer7 appearances
- Frank Marshall Producer5 appearances
- David Koepp Screenwriter4 appearances
- Jeff Goldblum Actor4 appearances
- Bryce Dallas Howard Actor3 appearances
- Chris Pratt Actor3 appearances
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