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Latest ‘Jurassic World’ Teaser Taps Into Nostalgia
Universal Pictures is pulling off some wicked subliminal messaging in their new teaser for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
The sequence opens with a shot of a museum with a voiceover (Bryce Dallas Howard) asking, “Do you remember the first time you saw a dinosaur?” Even though the speaker is talking to Chris Pratt, who is then shown feeding a baby raptor, it’s clearly speaking to the audience. We all remember the first time we saw dinosaur bones. We also remember the first time we saw a dinosaur – in Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park. With a single line of dialogue, Universal has tapped directly into our nostalgic veins. That’s perfect marketing.
As for the full trailer? We’ll have it for you tonight, and if the featurette is any indication, it’s going to be gangbusters.
J. A. Bayona (A Monster Calls) directed the new installment.
Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are returning for the sequel, which also stars Jeff Goldblum, along with Justice Smith, James Cromwell and Toby Jones. Colin Trevorrow, who directed Jurassic World, wrote the script for the sequel with Derek Connolly.
Producers Frank Marshall and Pat Crowley once again join executive producers Steven Spielberg and Trevorrow. Belén Atienza also produced.
Life finds a way on June 22, 2018.
Production is underway on Monster Maker, a documentary that will profile legendary special effects master Stan Winston, Deadline reports today.
Barney Douglas (McEnroe) directs and produces Monster Maker.
In the doc, “From the Terminator emerging from flames, to the Predator removing its mask and the groundbreaking dinosaurs of Jurassic Park, many of cinema’s most iconic characters and creature effects were created by Stan Winston and his team. Through never-before-seen archive material, behind the scenes footage of iconic Hollywood movies, and interviews with family, friends, and collaborators including James Cameron, Monster Maker tells the story of the visionary artist whose work helped define modern blockbuster filmmaking.”
The documentary will feature new interviews with The Terminator and Aliens director James Cameron, producer Frank Marshall, and former LucasFilm President Kathleen Kennedy. Also expect cast members who worked with Winston to weigh in on Monster Maker, including Jeff Goldblum and his filming experience on Jurassic Park with “Winston’s cantankerous Tyrannosaurus Rex.“
Winston passed away in 2008 at the age of 62, leaving behind an incredible legacy in film. The four-time Oscar winner might be best known for his work on the Terminator, Jurassic Park, Predator, and Alien franchises, but his expansive work also includes The Relic, Pandorum, Avatar, and more. Winston also made his directorial debut with Pumpkinhead.
Monster Maker is produced by Frank Marshall (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic World, The Bourne Identity, Seabiscuit). Tamzin Merchant, Paddy Kelly and Steve Williams produce for Strange Bird. Drew Masters and Chris Grubb executive produce for Whisper. Dogwoof co-produces, with Anna Godas, Oli Harbottle, and Will Kane serving as executive producers. Keith Haviland executive produces for Haviland Digital.
Stan Winston Studio Archive
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