Jurassic Park IV
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| Jurassic Park 4 | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Joe Johnston |
| Produced by | Kathleen Kennedy Frank Marshall Steven Spielberg (executive) |
| Written by | William Monahan John Sayles (screenplay) Michael Crichton (characters) |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | TBA 2008 |
| Language | English |
| Preceded by | Jurassic Park III |
| IMDb profile | |
Jurassic Park 4 is an announced feature film that will be the fourth installment in the Jurassic Park film franchise, and has been in "development hell" since 2002, with no concrete release date yet determined as of 2007. Joe Johnston, who directed Jurassic Park III, is attached to direct the film when it begins production. The most recent official talk about the film was in 2006, where it was said that filming would begin in 2007 for a 2008 release.
[edit] Production
In June 2002, director Steven Spielberg told Starlog magazine that he planned to produce Jurassic Park IV with director Joe Johnston, who helmed Jurassic Park III, to direct the fourth film.[1] In November 2002, screenwriter William Monahan entered negotiations to write a script for Jurassic Park IV,[2] with the film's release slated for summer 2005.[3] In July 2003, actor Sam Neill said he was returning as Dr. Alan Grant for the sequel, with filming expected to begin in 2004 in California and Hawaii.[4] In the same month, producer Kathleen Kennedy said that Monahan had completed his first draft of the Jurassic Park IV script with the story no longer taking place in the jungle.[5] The following October, paleontologist Jack Horner revealed that he was reprising his role as technical adviser for the fourth film as he had done for previous Jurassic Park films.[6]
In September 2004, screenwriter John Sayles said that he was re-writing the Jurassic Park IV script initially turned in by William Monahan, with the film re-slated for a winter 2005 release.[7] His second draft focused on the new character Nick Harris, who returns to Isla Nublar, the location of the first film, and retrieves Dennis Nedry's can of DNA. He is captured by the Grendel corporation, which now owns InGen, and he is hired to take care of five genetically modified Deinonychus. They have dog and human DNA, and are hired to act as mercenaries.[8]
By April 2005, special effects artist Stan Winston explained that the delay in production was due to repeated revisions of the film's script, of which Spielberg had yet to be satisfied. According to Winston, "He felt neither of [the drafts] balanced the science and adventure elements effectively. It's a tough compromise to reach, as too much science will make the movie too talky, but too much adventure will make it seem hollow."[9] In February 2006, producer Frank Marshall reported that a final script had been completed, and that filming would begin in 2007 for a 2008 release.[10] Marshall also said a possible director to take the helm was Joe Johnston,[11] for whom Spielberg reiterated his support.[12]
In March 2007, Sam Neill said he was not lined up to reprise his role as Dr. Alan Grant.[13]
[edit] References
- ^ "Spielberg Mulls Jurassic IV", Sci Fi Wire, 2002-06-13. Retrieved on 2007-02-20.
- ^ Brian Linder. "Jurassic Park IV Goes Ahead", IGN, 2002-11-07. Retrieved on 2007-02-20.
- ^ Dave McNary, Carl Diorio. "Early-bird specials", Variety, 2002-12-22. Retrieved on 2007-02-20.
- ^ Paul Davidson. "Sam Neill Confirms Jurassic Park IV", IGN, 2003-07-11. Retrieved on 2007-02-20.
- ^ "Jurassic IV Draft Done", Sci Fi Wire, 2003-07-13. Retrieved on 2007-02-20.
- ^ Bryan O'Connor. "Scientist Horner challenges youths", Billings Gazette, 2003-10-12. Retrieved on 2007-02-20.
- ^ Paul Davidson. "Rewriting Jurassic Park IV", IGN, 2004-09-17. Retrieved on 2007-02-20.
- ^ "AICN EXCLUSIVE!! Moriarty's Been To JURASSIC PARK 4 And Returns To Tell The Tale!!", AICN, 2004-08-17. Retrieved on 2007-02-24.
- ^ *Paul Davidson. "Status of Jurassic Park IV", IGN, 2005-04-11. Retrieved on 2007-02-20.
- ^ Paul Davidson. "Jurassic Park IV Script Ready", IGN, 2006-02-21. Retrieved on 2007-02-20.
- ^ Stax. "Indy 4, JP IV Buzz", IGN, 2006-03-09. Retrieved on 2007-02-20.
- ^ Steven Awalt. "SpielbergFilms interviews Steven Spielberg", SpielbergFilms.com, 2006-07-17. Retrieved on 2007-02-20.
- ^ Marilyn Beck, Stacy Jenel Smith. "Sam Neill debunks web rumors about Jurassic Park IV", LA Daily News, 2007-03-07. Retrieved on 2007-03-08.
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| Novels: | Jurassic Park | The Lost World |
| Films: | Jurassic Park | The Lost World: Jurassic Park | Jurassic Park III | Jurassic Park IV (in development) |
| Settings: | Isla Nublar | Jurassic Park Visitors Center | The Five Deaths | Isla Sorna |
| Various: | List of characters in Jurassic Park | InGen | Biosyn | Jurassic Park (video game) | Dominican Amber | Dragon curve | Michael Crichton | Steven Spielberg | Joe Johnston |
