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Final ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Trailer Reveals A New Killer

The final trailer has arrived for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and it is intense. Not only do we get a glimpse at some of our favorite dinosaurs from Jurassic World, but we see a new beast, and it’s a killer. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom follows Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) on what they think is a noble mission to save the dinosaurs from an impending volcano eruption on Isla Nubar. However, in the process, they uncover a conspiracy that puts the world in danger. Howard, Pratt, and Jeff Goldblum will reprise their roles in Jurassic Park. B.D. Wong will also be returning as Dr. Henry Wu. Daniel Stisen, Toby Jones, Ted Levine, James Cromwell, Geraldine Chaplin, and Rafe Spall co-star. Directed by J.A. Bayona and written by Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom will open in theaters nationwide on June 22, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 18, 2018

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‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Enters Post-Production

The latest installment of the Jurassic Park franchise, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, is one step closer to its 2018 release, the film has officially entered post-production. J.A. Bayona is in the director’s chair for the film which is mostly practical effects, unlike its predecessor, directed by Colin Trevorrow who co-wrote Fallen Kindom with Derek Connolly, Amanda Silver, and Rick Jaffa. Not only does Fallen Kingdom have an impressive cast that includes Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeff Goldbum, Toby Jones, Ted Levine, Justice Smith, B.D. Wong, Rafe Spall, Daniella Pineda, and James Cromwel, the original T-Rex, nicknamed Rexy, will be back. While the exact plot is being kept quiet, we have heard that the film will involve Dr. Henry Wu (BD Wong) who has used the stole DNA from Jurassic World to create dinosaurs for a military company who plans to use them in battle. At least one new dinosaur will be introduced. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, described as a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 15, 2017

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‘Originals’ Actress Joins ‘Jurassic World 2’

‘The Originals’ actress Daniella Pineda (pictured below) has joined the cast of ‘Jurassic World 2’, THR reports. ‘The Originals’ actress will star alongside Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt, Justice Smith, Rafe Spall and Toby Jones. J. A. Bayona is in the director’s chair for the action-filled dino film co-written by Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly. Steven Spielberg will be serving as executive producer for the film that will connect ‘Jurassic World’ to ‘Jurassic Park’. ‘Jurassic World’ opens for business on June 22, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 25, 2017

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Jurassic World Writer Joins Pacific Rim 2

Guillermo do Toro is no longer in the directors chair for Pacific Rim 2. The good new is that Steven DeKnight (Daredevil) has taken over. The project has also finally found a new writer to pen the monster movie. Derek Connolly, co-writer of Jurassic World, has signed on to pen the script, THR has reported. The previous scripts were written by del Toro, Jon Spaihts, and Zak Penn. It is unclear at this time if Connolly was brought in to write a new script or expand on an existing version. According to IMDb Charlie Hunnam is rumored to be returning for the sequel as is actor Ron Perlman. Max Martini will reprise his role as Herc Hansen. Hunnam and Perlman not only worked together on the first Pacific Rim movie, they co-starred in the hit motorcycle-gang series Sons of Anarchy, where Perlman played the role of Charlie Hunnam’s character’s stepfather. Guillermo del Toro has not left the project completely. He

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 13, 2016

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‘Jurassic World’ Writer Penning The Script For ‘Kong: Skull Island’

Derek Connolly, the writer of this year’s blockbuster ‘Jurassic World, has signed on to reopen parts of the script for Universal’s ‘Kong: Skull Island’, which is being directed by Jordon Vogt-Roberts. ‘Kong: Skull Island’ already has an impressive cast, including Samuel L. Jackson, John C. Reilly (Guardians of the Galaxy), Tom Wilkinson (The Grand Budapest Hotel), Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers), Corey Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton), Toby Kebbell (Fantastic Four) and Brie Larson of ’21 Jump Street’. Universal plans to begin filming this October and for the movie to debut in theaters March 10, 2017. In the film a team of explorers investigate a mysterious island, full of creatures, including the king of the Apes.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 20, 2015

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