JURASSIC WORLD

Mahershala Ali Considering New ‘Jurassic World’ Film Alongside Scarlett Johansson

by
Mahershala Ali Considering New ‘Jurassic World’ Film Alongside Scarlett Johansson

Two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali is in talks to star in the upcoming Jurassic World film alongside Marvel’s Avengers star Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey.

As reported in The Hollywood Reporter, Ali is considering joining the star-studded cast, which already includes Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Rupert Friend. This film will be the next chapter in the multi-billion dollar Jurassic World franchise. It will be directed by Gareth Edwards, who you may know from the Godzilla and Warner Bros monsters universe. Production is set to begin in mid-June in London.

The creative story direction of the new story remains uncertain, particularly after the last film dramatically altered Jurassic World by releasing dinosaurs into the wild, thus endangering the ecosystem. While fans anticipate that future films will address these consequences, The Hollywood Reporter does note that no plot details have been disclosed. And, honestly, that’s common these days.

David Koepp, the original screenwriter of Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park, has returned to write the script for this installment. That’s a good sign. Fans who believe the franchise has strayed might find comfort in Koepp’s return to the pages, potentially signaling a nod to the franchise’s roots.

Steven Spielberg will serve as executive producer through Amblin Entertainment, with Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley producing via Kennedy/Marshall. Universal’s executive vice president of production, Sara Scott, will oversee the project, with the studio’s creative executive Jacqueline Garell.

The film is set for a July 2, 2025 theatrical release. Thankfully. Theaters. Yes!

The post Mahershala Ali Considering New ‘Jurassic World’ Film Alongside Scarlett Johansson first appeared on The Source.

The post Mahershala Ali Considering New ‘Jurassic World’ Film Alongside Scarlett Johansson appeared first on The Source.

‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Tops Box Office with $143M Opening Weekend

by
jurassic tr2 04

Dinosaurs remain a massive hit in Hollywood. Jurassic World: Dominion, the third entry in the Jurassic World segment of the Jurassic Park franchise topped the weekend box office behind a massive $143 million weekend debut.

According to Variety, Dominion has already pulled in $245 million internationally, fighting off mixed reviews for a total that is near $400 million.

Movie theaters continue to recover after the pandemic struggle. In its third week in theaters, Top Gun: Maverick, pulled in another $50 million this weekend. You can see the trailer for Jurassic World: Dominion below.

The post ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Tops Box Office with $143M Opening Weekend appeared first on The Source.

Ludacris Calls The Potential ‘Jurassic World/Fast & Furious’ Crossover Idea ‘The Most Ridiculous Thing’

by

The Fast & Furious franchise has gone to some pretty fantastic lengths to set itself apart from the pack over the years, but one fan idea that has been floating around the internet since the release of F9 is beyond the pale, according to the films’ star Ludacris. Known in the series for playing hacker Tej Parker, Luda has been with the series since the relatively more grounded 2 Fast 2 Furious and has watched it grown to its present proportions from within, so he’s about as close to being an authority as it gets.

Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night, Luda told guest host Wanda Sykes that a possible crossover with the Jurassic World franchise is “the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard in my entire life.” Although he admitted that his own series has gotten close to flying off the rails in the past, he just can’t see how they’d make such a mashup work. “I’m just going to be honest with you,” he promised. “They surprised me in this franchise with a lot of things of how we continue to top ourselves. But nowhere in my right mind do I see Jurassic World and Fast & Furious coming together. Maybe they gotta convince me but I just don’t see it. That’s ludicrous. Pun intended, for sure.”

Certainly, if such a thing were to be in the works, Luda would be the one to confirm (or outright spoil) it. When asked about previous fan theories that the Fast series would go to space, he told The Hollywood Reporter, “I will say that you are very intuitive, because you said something right, but I’m not going to give it away.”

Watch Ludacris’ interview with Wanda Sykes above.