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Jurassic GAF |OT| The Park is closed, the World is open
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WhiteRabbitEXE
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Sorry, kinda changed my post around a little
I'm pretty sure I edit every post I make at least a dozen times, my response included, lol.
(seriously though, I'm awful with doing that, I'm the George Lucas of forum posters)
We need a better quality GIF for this.
brandonh83
Banned
I hate when you post something real fast, re-read it and think about how others will respond or how much you want them to respond lol
All in good fun tho.
^^yeah that was the best I could find, I found one that was decent but for some reason it cuts before reaching Hammond, which is like... the entire point
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
her we goh
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
I miss Richard
They should have gotten David to cameo in Jurassic World, instead of Fallon (god that was awful - blame Universal for that one).
Hey, maybe JW2 though? With the conservationism bend?
brandonh83
Banned
*right click save as*
Regarding earlier about hoping there's no "nonsense" like the "tamed" raptors, I don't think we'll be seeing something like the raptor posse again, but I wouldn't expect them to ditch any of these new ideas. There'll be stuff along those lines and possibly new hybrids even.
People are always complaining about movies not taking risks, and Jurassic World whether you liked them or not certainly took a fair few. I liked that and hope they don't hold back.
Regarding earlier about hoping there's no "nonsense" like the "tamed" raptors, I don't think we'll be seeing something like the raptor posse again, but I wouldn't expect them to ditch any of these new ideas. There'll be stuff along those lines and possibly new hybrids even.
People are always complaining about movies not taking risks, and Jurassic World whether you liked them or not certainly took a fair few. I liked that and hope they don't hold back.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
I don't actually dislike the idea of tamed raptors per se, but I did dislike a lot of stuff around it in JW (thankfully it never hit full on dino-mercs like those awful earlier versions though).
The bigger issue I have, which is related though somewhat tangential, is that raptor intelligence has been completely out hand ever since Jurassic Park III ("smarter than dolphins" and "they set a trap"). It crossed the line from Jurassic Park's scary to straight "oh come on" territory for me.
The bigger issue I have, which is related though somewhat tangential, is that raptor intelligence has been completely out hand ever since Jurassic Park III ("smarter than dolphins" and "they set a trap"). It crossed the line from Jurassic Park's scary to straight "oh come on" territory for me.
brandonh83
Banned
Fair enough. I like it, and mostly don't have a problem because they're not real, full-blooded animals but manufactured products. If the movie was about time travel and they went back and ran into feathered raptors and tried taming them, and did, I would be like okay maybe not, but I can run with the internal logic here.
I thought it had ample set up, instead of Silver and Jaffa's original script where the raptors were following orders early into the story; here I liked that they were still very much a loose cannon and Owen finally making the move to remove the headset without it attacking them. I mean they were still chasing and killing people at the end of the movie, but Blue saw Owen's approach and removal of the headset as a gesture that he wasn't one of the "bad guys."
That was a cool, interesting thing for me and I do think it could have been handled so much worse. It's running with what Grant says about the raptors in 3, like you said, that they were smarter than dolphins/primates, whatever and could have become the dominant species. If they're truly that smart in these movies, I can see how the things that transpired with them did.
If the script just like ran into the raptors being all tame and following direct orders and not attacking anyone, that would have been different.
I thought it had ample set up, instead of Silver and Jaffa's original script where the raptors were following orders early into the story; here I liked that they were still very much a loose cannon and Owen finally making the move to remove the headset without it attacking them. I mean they were still chasing and killing people at the end of the movie, but Blue saw Owen's approach and removal of the headset as a gesture that he wasn't one of the "bad guys."
That was a cool, interesting thing for me and I do think it could have been handled so much worse. It's running with what Grant says about the raptors in 3, like you said, that they were smarter than dolphins/primates, whatever and could have become the dominant species. If they're truly that smart in these movies, I can see how the things that transpired with them did.
If the script just like ran into the raptors being all tame and following direct orders and not attacking anyone, that would have been different.
MoonsaultSlayer
Member
If we can have tamed Tigers, Bears, Hawks, Eagles and Wolves, why not Raptors?
Or are we considering them to be more like bloodthirsty gators and sharks or something?
Or are we considering them to be more like bloodthirsty gators and sharks or something?
brandonh83
Banned
I think it's just, those are "real world" things and not Jurassic Park movie dinosaurs, which we're used to seeing as bloodthirsty carnivores on-screen, but I still think that's a valid point. It's not like... say, a shark, which I don't think could possibly work considering their known level of intellect.
But where the movies are continually about (except TLW) how intelligent the raptors are, I don't see why presumably around a decade of Owen working with the same four, building their social skills, and them being supposedly that smart is out of bounds. And they still chased and killed people; they were by no means tamed or not dangerous.
I think at the end Blue had an understanding and Owen had an understanding of them, and his approach to Blue was respectful. I think she simply acknowledged that and realized that there's much bigger fish to fry, and who knows, without the Indominus in the picture and Owen not performing that gesture of removing the headset and so on, she'd have probably torn them all to shreds.
The tension and build is from the fact that Owen finally achieved that level of trust and respect, which saved him, Claire and the kids, and why the squad goes after the Indominus on Owen's command. By that point they pretty much were his "dogs" but with so many other factors worked in at the same time.
I just don't get it when people watch the movie and complain about how they were tamed, it's like, no, they weren't, and the logic for what happened was clearly there.
But where the movies are continually about (except TLW) how intelligent the raptors are, I don't see why presumably around a decade of Owen working with the same four, building their social skills, and them being supposedly that smart is out of bounds. And they still chased and killed people; they were by no means tamed or not dangerous.
I think at the end Blue had an understanding and Owen had an understanding of them, and his approach to Blue was respectful. I think she simply acknowledged that and realized that there's much bigger fish to fry, and who knows, without the Indominus in the picture and Owen not performing that gesture of removing the headset and so on, she'd have probably torn them all to shreds.
The tension and build is from the fact that Owen finally achieved that level of trust and respect, which saved him, Claire and the kids, and why the squad goes after the Indominus on Owen's command. By that point they pretty much were his "dogs" but with so many other factors worked in at the same time.
I just don't get it when people watch the movie and complain about how they were tamed, it's like, no, they weren't, and the logic for what happened was clearly there.
nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
I agree with this. The raptors were the unrelenting villains of JP, and they progressively got tamer, with the filmmakers unable to find an adequate substitute for the bad guy dino.
But I quite liked Owen's relationship with them in World, it was just the rest of their implementation that wasn't so hot.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
Jurassic World Survivor better fucking be at e3.
On another note, while the wrap party logo is surely just temporary, someone on Reddit made an image of it.
What's interesting is how the wrap party arm bands even had a 'full logo' variant.
We need the real title ASAP.
I doubt I'll get anything but "No comment", but I have emailed Universal for a corroboration on her statement.
If it really is coming soon, I wonder if they will bundle it with The Mummy on June 9th? Universal has big plans for their 'Dark Universe' and it may be a way to generate some buzz and get more people in theaters for the film.
On another note, while the wrap party logo is surely just temporary, someone on Reddit made an image of it.
What's interesting is how the wrap party arm bands even had a 'full logo' variant.
We need the real title ASAP.
I doubt I'll get anything but "No comment", but I have emailed Universal for a corroboration on her statement.
If it really is coming soon, I wonder if they will bundle it with The Mummy on June 9th? Universal has big plans for their 'Dark Universe' and it may be a way to generate some buzz and get more people in theaters for the film.
MoonsaultSlayer
Member
What if "Wrap Party" IS the subtitle???
Think about it...
Think about it...
"Wraptors (woke raptors) have formed a party and align with animal rights activists to combat the ingen pmc.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
No teaser trailer, then?
brandonh83
Banned
I didn't really expect a teaser this soon, I thought it were possible but they're still shooting.
It's time we get the title and logo though, yeah.
It's time we get the title and logo though, yeah.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
We've got the first details on the Mattel Jurassic World toys! (No spoilers, don't worry)
tl;dr -
Kicking things off with a classic collection based on JURASSIC PARK late this year or early next
The core skus are as follow:
But that's only a snapshot of what's to come - there's a lot more. Hit the link for more detailed descriptions of the toys (someone can post here if they want, I just have to run)
tl;dr -
Kicking things off with a classic collection based on JURASSIC PARK late this year or early next
The core skus are as follow:
- 3 3/4″ HUMAN ACTION FIGURES ($10)
- BASIC DINOSAUR FIGURES ($10)
- ROARIVORES (ELECTRONIC DINOSAUR FIGURES) ($15)
- SUPER STRIKE DINOS (DELUXE DINOSAUR FIGURES) ($20)
- LARGE DINOSAUR FIGURES (PRICES VARY)
- VEHICLES (PRICES VARY)
- MATCHBOX (PRICES VARY)
- GAMES (PRICES VARY)
- VARIOUS SMART/ELECTRONIC TOYS (PRICES VARY)
But that's only a snapshot of what's to come - there's a lot more. Hit the link for more detailed descriptions of the toys (someone can post here if they want, I just have to run)
Jawmuncher
Member
Hell yeah, sounds like Mattel will put actual care into the brand unlike hasbro.
I'm definitely curious. Did not like the Hasbros. Would be nice to get adult collectible versions, higher than action figures, but lower than those scaled replicas.
Supa Necta
Banned
Are those Papo?
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
I know it's probably sacrilegious, but I've never been a fan of JP toys, even when I was little. I had a couple I liked (mostly Lost World stuff), but that was it. Hopefully some ones I like crop up this time around, as I have woeful lack of Jurassic goods.
Also, I really hope we get more/better Lego sets. Both JPIII and JW were lacking, especially with JPIII being part of that movie series, rather than being its own line. I swear to God if I don't get a good Ian minifig...
Cortana says yes, at least for the first couple.
Also, I really hope we get more/better Lego sets. Both JPIII and JW were lacking, especially with JPIII being part of that movie series, rather than being its own line. I swear to God if I don't get a good Ian minifig...
Cortana says yes, at least for the first couple.
brandonh83
Banned
I loved the original JP line. Those toys were incredible. I got a LOT of mileage out of the command center playpin and that big ass T-Rex that had a weird reddish color to it.
When TLW came out I was kinda over toys (JP came out when I was 10, TLW, 14, was going into high school) plus the movie didn't make me want to own anything from it.
When TLW came out I was kinda over toys (JP came out when I was 10, TLW, 14, was going into high school) plus the movie didn't make me want to own anything from it.
First three, yes. The Raptor is made by a company called Rebor (the original JP raptor from Papo is very rare and expensive now).
The I-Rex can be ordered from shapeways.
The paint job of many dinos in the 1st Kenner line was inspired by the book including the T-Rex.
EDIT:
Anybody hoping the classic line will come with collectors cards like the original line (feat. painted scenes of stuff that never happened in the movies)?
TheBaldEmperor
Member
Oh, gosh. I loved those cards.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
I haven't heard of cards returning, but I don't imagine that would be something that made it to the trade shows this early... that would be super retro yet cool! Perhaps they could include codes to unlock content in whatever game they're promoting at the time?
CheeseConey
Member
Added an additional shelf today, still won't be enough room for the classic line, JW2 line, and potential lego sets... ill figure something out.
Added an additional shelf today, still won't be enough room for the classic line, JW2 line, and potential lego sets... ill figure something out.
Razgriz-Specter
Member
3.75 Humans and vehicles, hell yes!
How the hell did Hasbro just suddenly forget how a JP line works?
Demoncarnotaur
Member
A few Jurassic World 2 updates:
Further, Colin Trevorrow has being doing press rounds for his new film, The Book of Henry, and has said some solid things about Jurassic World 2:
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Finally, as an aside - I have seen his new movie, The Book of Henry, and think it's best film yet. The content is more than a bit heavy, and the movie probably won't be for everyone, but I do recommend checking it out... he gets some great performances from his actors, some solid organic laughs, and beautifully executes some heavy content.
- Filming has 100% wrapped at Pinewood Studios/UK and they are heading to Hawaii now.
- Hawaii sets are ready to go, with dinosaur bones, vehicles, props, and even camera cars on site.
Further, Colin Trevorrow has being doing press rounds for his new film, The Book of Henry, and has said some solid things about Jurassic World 2:
Colin Trevorrow (via Screenrant) said:
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Colin Trevorrow (via Screenrant) said:
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Colin Trevorrow (via Comingsoon) said:
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Colin Trevorrow (via Cinemablend) said:
Finally, as an aside - I have seen his new movie, The Book of Henry, and think it's best film yet. The content is more than a bit heavy, and the movie probably won't be for everyone, but I do recommend checking it out... he gets some great performances from his actors, some solid organic laughs, and beautifully executes some heavy content.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
Everything about that sounds good.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Added an additional shelf today, still won't be enough room for the classic line, JW2 line, and potential lego sets... ill figure something out.
Holy shit, dude.
Welp, now I know what panel is at the top of my list for SDCC.
I love that Jeff calls it Jurassic Park 5
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVK0KHhnQ9w/?taken-by=jeffgoldblum&hl=en
Also, Happy Jurassic Park day.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVK0KHhnQ9w/?taken-by=jeffgoldblum&hl=en
Also, Happy Jurassic Park day.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
The entire Jurassic World 2 ending (and then some) has been rewritten - see the article for a more detailed breakdown.
[Yellow pages are the rewrites]
[Yellow pages are the rewrites]
The entire Jurassic World 2 ending (and then some) has been rewritten - see the article for a more detailed breakdown.
[Yellow pages are the rewrites]
Just please make it good! (And I hope if they shot it, the original will be a blu ray bonus).
My God. Do you need a roommate??Added an additional shelf today, still won't be enough room for the classic line, JW2 line, and potential lego sets... ill figure something out.
The entire Jurassic World 2 ending (and then some) has been rewritten - see the article for a more detailed breakdown.
[Yellow pages are the rewrites]
Oh no.
Added an additional shelf today, still won't be enough room for the classic line, JW2 line, and potential lego sets... ill figure something out.
You have a Jeep / Explorer and part of the JPMP as well?
Let's stay positive!!
Jawmuncher
Member
Probably rewrote it to work a future Neill and Jeff Goldblum team up. Probably had Jeff originally planned for death.