Jurassic World Rebirth cast: All the stars in new sequel
The latest dinosaur reboot is stomping into UK cinemas on 2nd July.
A decade after Jurassic World restarted the classic dinosaur saga in 2015, originally set by Steven Spielberg in 1993, the franchise is taking a daring new turn with Jurassic World Rebirth, a character-driven survival thriller that resets the dino-dominated universe for a new generation. Directed by Rogue One's Gareth Edwards, and written by David Koepp, Rebirth marks a standalone sequel to Jurassic World Dominion (2022), the fourth Jurassic World film and seventh in the overall Jurassic Park series. Rebirth, which takes place five years after Dominion's events, invites new people and new perils to the sci-fi adventure, alongside some nostalgic connections to the first trilogy. Scarlett Johansson leads the new cast, playing a tough ops leader on a risky mission in her first Jurassic film. The film trades theme parks and tourist attractions for an isolated, storm-battered island where survival instincts and spectacle go side-by-side. But who else stars in the upcoming adventure film? Read on to find out! Jurassic World: Rebirth cast – Who plays who in the new movie? You can find the full cast list below – scroll down for more details on the actors and characters they are playing. Scarlett Johansson as Zora Bennett Mahershala Ali as Duncan Kincaid Jonathan Bailey as Dr Henry Loomis Rupert Friend as Martin Krebs Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Reuben Delgado Luna Blaise as Teresa Delgado Audrina Miranda as Isabella Delgado David Iacono as Xavier Delgado Ed Skrein as Colter Vance Philippine Velge as Anya Novak Bechir Sylvain as Dre Vargas BD Wong as Dr Henry Wu (cameo appearance) Isabella Sermon as Maisie Lockwood (archival footage cameo) Sponsored by Vue Save up to 30% on the latest releases at Vue in 2025 Are you a movie lover who always wants to be up to date with the latest releases? Then you're in luck, as RadioTimes.com readers can enjoy new films at Vue Cinemas for less. Customers will receive up to 30% off films with Vue Pass, as long as they have a RadioTimes.com account. It's a great time for new releases, with films such as Wicked, Nosferatu, The Brutalist and Moana 2 taking UK cinemas by storm. Head to your nearest Vue to catch these movies and more for up to 30% less if you're signed up as a RadioTimes.com member. Save up to 30% with Vue Pass Scarlett Johansson plays Zora Bennett Who is Zora Bennett? A highly trained covert operations leader hired by biotech company ParkerGenix to spearhead a mission to a remote dinosaur-inhabited island. She becomes the film’s central figure as survival and ethics collide. What has Scarlett Johansson starred in? The actress is widely recognised for her role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow. Her roles in Marriage Story, Lost in Translation, Her, Under the Skin and many other have also garnered acclaim, demonstrating her versatility in action, drama and science fiction. Mahershala Ali plays Duncan Kincaid Who is Duncan Kincaid? A seasoned ship captain and survivalist who joins Zora Bennett’s team on the ParkerGenix mission. Grounded and resourceful, he serves as the group’s navigator through treacherous terrain and rising tensions. What has Mahershala Ali starred in? The actor is a two-time Academy Award winner for Moonlight and Green Book. He is also recognised for his roles in True Detective and House of Cards; and will play Blade in the next Marvel relaunch. Jonathan Bailey as Dr Henry Loomis Who is Dr Henry Loomis? Dr Henry Loomis is a brilliant yet idealistic palaeontologist recruited by ParkerGenix for his expertise in dinosaur genetics. As the mission progresses, his scientific interest collides with the harsh realities of the island and its dangerous people. What has Jonathan Bailey starred in? He is best known for playing Anthony Bridgerton in Netflix’s hit period drama Bridgerton. He is also recognised as the romantic lead in Universal Films' Wicked, where he will reprise his role as prince Fiyero in the second part of the hit musical this November. He has also appeared in Fellow Travelers, Broadchurch, and the West End revival of Company. Rupert Friend as Martin Krebs Who is Martin Krebs? A calculated corporate liaison, fully committed to protecting the company's interests. While not a member of the core team, his hidden objective and moral uncertainty raise concerns about the group's future. What has Rupert Friend starred in? He is most known for his role as Peter Quinn in Homeland. He has also appeared in Anatomy of a Scandal, Asteroid City and The Death of Stalin, as well as playing the Grand Inquisitor in Obi-Wan Kenobi. Luna Blaise as Teresa Delgado Who is Teresa Delgado? One of the Delgado children, a curious and brave little survivor whose closeness with her family and fortitude under adversity emphasise the mission's human implications. What has Luna Blaise appeared in? Olive from Fresh Off the Boat is Blaise's most well-known role. She has also starred in a number of indie films, guested on television series like Split, and appeared in Goliath. Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Reuben Delgado Who is Reuben Delgado? A resourceful civilian who becomes stranded on the island with his children. As the team encounters him, his main priority is protecting his family as the chaos unfolds. What has Manuel Garcia-Rulfo starred in? He is famed for his role as Mickey Haller in Netflix's The Lincoln Lawyer. He has also appeared in The Magnificent Seven, Six Underground, Murder on the Orient Express and Amazon's Goliath. Audrina Miranda as Isabella Delgado Who is Isabella Delgado? The youngest member of the civilian Delgado family stranded on the island, and forms a special bond with a baby Aquilops she names Dolores. What has Audrina Miranda appeared in? The child star began her career in indie short films and stage/dance performances. She has made TV appearances in Lopez vs. Lopez and Criminal Minds. David Iacono as Xavier Delgado Who is Xavier Delgado? Teresa Delgado’s loyal but initially out-of-his-depth boyfriend, whose character takes a necessary turn at the mission progresses. What has David Iacono appeared in? Best known for playing Cam Cameron in The Summer I Turned Pretty, and starred in Netflix's Dead Boy Detectives. He also appeared in The Flight Attendant, City on a Hill, and the film Cinnamon. Jurassic World Rebirth is released in cinemas on Wednesday 2nd July 2025. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Jurassic Park: Survival release date speculation & latest news
You'll need to be a clever girl to survive this.
Revealed during The Game Awards 2023 live stream, Jurassic Park: Survival was confirmed to be in development. Set just one day after the events of the 1993 Steven Spielberg and Michael Crichton classic, this new game is sure to set those nostalgia juices flowing. Unfortunately, no release date window was confirmed for the upcoming single-player action/adventure game, so we’re going to have to provide our best guess on that front. Aside from the unknown release date, we do know plenty about the game and its plot already. Keep reading to find out everything there is to know about the Jurassic Park: Survival release date speculation, and to discover more about its gameplay and story. Skip to the end of the page to check out a trailer! When is the Jurassic Park Survival release date? Our speculation The Jurassic Park Survival release date hasn’t been revealed. If we were to guess, though, we’d imagine the game is set to launch sometime in late 2024. Our guess of late 2024 is based on seeing a brief snippet of alpha in-game footage during its announcement trailer. It looks as though plenty of work has already gone into the game’s visuals. Of course, we could be completely wrong. If it was set to release next year, the trailer might have revealed that fact. We’ll update this page when more release date information is uncovered by the development team. Can I pre-order Jurassic Park Survival? No, you cannot pre-order Jurassic Park Survival yet. The game has only just been revealed and is yet to receive a release date. Pre-orders will open in due time, of course, and we’ll be here to update this page with key details as soon as they’re confirmed. Which consoles and platforms can play Jurassic Park Survival? Jurassic Park Survival will release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Sadly, there is no sign of a port on Nintendo Switch, PS4 or Xbox One. Based on the brief snippet of gameplay seen during its reveal trailer, though, we’re not too surprised the game is current-gen and PC only. The Switch, PS4 and Xbox One likely aren’t powerful enough to run the game without some serious downgrades. With the next-gen Switch rumoured to be in the works from Nintendo, though, could we see the game launch on that? Time will tell. Jurassic Park: Survival gameplay and story details Jurassic Park: Survival is set one day after the events of the original Jurassic Park film from 1993. The game is due to tell an original story about an InGen scientist who was unable to evacuate the doomed Isla Nublar. In the first-person game, you’ll be tasked with surviving against the odds as Dr Maya Joshi, who failed to flee the island. You’ll need to use your wits and survival skills to evade and outsmart the likes of Velociraptors and the terrifying T-Rex – among other dinos. You’ll be able to explore the park and use its resources to "find intelligent solutions to endure the many threats lurking on Isla Nublar". As the game’s official website puts it: "Adventure through a fully realised Isla Nublar filled with reactive wildlife, dinosaurs and other surprising threats. From the iconic towering park gates to the Visitor Centre and beyond, Jurassic Park comes alive like never before." View Green Video on the source website Is there a Jurassic Park: Survival trailer? Yes, there is a Jurassic Park Survival trailer! Check out the official announcement trailer below for a taste of what’s to come: View oEmbed on the source website Listen to our One More Life podcast, subscribe to our free newsletter and follow us on Twitter for all the latest gaming intel. Looking for something to watch? Check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
LEGO Jurassic World cheats: All codes & how to cheat explained
What good would a LEGO game be without a handful of cheat codes to further enhance the experience? The development team at TT Fusion know this, and have given us plenty of LEGO Jurassic World cheats to use across all platforms. There are codes to unlock new playable characters, a vehicle, and one or two others that can be used to cough up gameplay-changing red bricks. Unfortunately, it looks as though you’ll need to unlock the rest of the red bricks in-game without a code. There are a lot of cheats to try out in the game, and if you want to unlock everything, quickly activating them all as soon as possible is the best way to do just that. With levels and characters based on Jurassic Park, The Lost World, Jurassic Park 3 and Jurassic World to play through and unlock, there’s plenty to be getting on with in the game. Activate those cheat codes to make unlocking everything a whole lot easier and quicker. Read on to discover the full list of LEGO Jurassic World cheats and how to use the cheat codes. How to use cheats in LEGO Jurassic World To use cheats in LEGO Jurassic World, you need to pause the game and choose the Enter Code option under the Extras menu. Simply input the cheat code you wish to activate and then select Enter Code beneath the short string of letters and numbers. When you have successfully inputted a code, the game will show you what you’ve unlocked. That’s all there is to it. You can also enter cheat codes on a computer (that you’ll find in the information buildings), but it’s way easier to just pause the game and enter the codes from there. Either way, you’re going to need the full list of cheat codes in LEGO Jurassic World. Find them below. View Green Video on the source website Full list of LEGO Jurassic World cheat codes The full list of LEGO Jurassic World cheats is as follows: ACU Trooper (Female) – AU25GR ACU Trooper (Male) – 28SPSR Carlos – VK3TP3 Carter – 9GESXP Cooper – 5BETZ5 Dennis Nedry (Costa Rica) – RAVKRT Dieter Stark – EKCKLC Dino Handler Vic or Bob – YQ6S7Z Ellie Degler – AV9DTJ Gyrosphere Operator Josh – 9NGZZQ Henry Wu (Jurassic World) – A3HC7E InGen Guard Jerry – QKBCWT InGen Hunter – 38YWVR InGen Mechanic (InGen Hunter) – RMVVB8 InGen Mercenary (InGen Contractor) – VZRSD3 InGen Scout (InGen Hunter 1) – 8XL359 Jimmy Fallon – 6MKHSG John Hammond (Lost World) – PR2R6Y Juanito Rostagno – XTH9A3 Jurassic Park Driver – 3FE78R (also unlocks the Jurassic Park Responder Vehicle) Jurassic Park Warden (Female) – 8WY3FV Jurassic Park Warden (Male) – XJS7UY Jurassic World Paddock Worker – BX9Z6R Jurassic World Ranger – GW9TGH Jurassic World Worker (Female) – L5AU6Y Minikit Detector – JYJAFX Nash (Runway) – BRLNWC Raptor Handler Jenny – SXZ7CC Scientist (Female) – XVXGXF Scientist (Male) – SKKLWC SS Venture Crewman – 62539J Studs Score Multiplier x 2 – 5MZ73E Udesky (Alt) – PFEBS6 Young Raptor Handler from Jurassic World – 7VNLJT Listen to our One More Life podcast, subscribe to our free newsletter and follow us on Twitter for all the latest gaming intel. Looking for something to watch? Check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Jurassic World: Dominion release date, cast, trailer and latest news
Everything you need to know about the trilogy-capper starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum.
Jurassic World Dominion, the final film in the Jurassic World trilogy, has collected over $950 million in the worldwide box office to date, despite being the sixth film in the Jurassic Park franchise. But if you’re itching to watch the movie from home, don’t worry: the latest blockbuster arrives on Digital, 4k Ultra HD and Blu-ray later this month (August 2022). The home release includes an extended version of Jurassic World Dominion, providing 14 extra minutes of dinosaur action and an alternative opening. And in addition to the extra content, the new release also includes behind-the-scenes footage and an original short film called Battle at Big Rock that takes place a year after the end of Fallen Kingdom. This alternative opening is likely to be the prologue which was released online and in IMAX. Director Colin Trevorrow previously explained why the scene was cut from the theatrical release, while hinting that fans will be able to see it again one day. “[It was] maybe too Malick-ian for a big summer movie. It was the beginning of the movie, it’s the first five minutes of the film and something I’m very proud of,” Trevorrow said. “In our negotiations for how long this movie could be, and it’s still a pretty long movie, we realized that it was going to have to go. Universal supported my request to just give it to everyone for free and let people watch this prologue as a way to bring them into the world that we were creating. Hopefully, and I could almost say assuredly, someday you will be able to see it again.” Jurassic World: Dominion is set four years after the dramatic ending of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, when dinosaurs now live and hunt alongside humans all over the world. Ahead of the movie's theatrical release, a clip was unveiled giving fans a first look at the terrifyingly toothy Giganotosaurus (Giga) - the film's antagonistic dinosaur - as well as showing more footage of cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard’s Owen Grady and Claire Dearing. We also see Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum’s returning original trio, Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler and Ian Malcolm, too. Trevorrow previously said that the Giganotosaurus was created to be "like the Joker". Speaking to Empire, he said: "I wanted something that felt like the Joker. It just wants to watch the world burn." Read on for everything we know so far about Jurassic World: Dominion including the latest release date, trailer and plot information. Jurassic World: Dominion Blu-ray release date Jurassic World: Dominion arrives on Digital, 4k Ultra HD and Blu-ray on 16th August 2022. As detailed above, the home release features an extended version of the movie, providing 14 extra minutes of dinosaur action and an alternative opening, which is likely to be the prologue which was previously released online and in IMAX. When is Jurassic World: Dominion's release date? Jurassic World: Dominion landed in cinemas on Friday 10th June 2022, after being delayed by a full year due to delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic. And it looks as though Universal is on track for the 2022 release date after director Colin Trevorrow revealed via Twitter that filming on Dominion has officially wrapped. View oEmbed on the source website "Wrap on Jurassic World Dominion," he wrote. "All my gratitude to our extraordinary crew and cast. We made a family." The latest entry in the thrilling blockbuster series was one of the first major productions to get back to work after lockdown, but this wasn't enough to make Universal comfortable with its original release date. As The Hollywood Reporter reports, the studio has a lot riding on this property, including a wide array of brand deals and merchandising that may have been adversely affected if not given ample preparation time. Sam Neill tweeted that he was beginning to shoot his scenes back in early July 2020, returning to the role of Alan Grant for the first time since 2001's Jurassic Park III. Even while filming had been paused, director Colin Trevorrow continued working away on the edit from home, as revealed in an Instagram post from late March. Not headed back to the cinema? Watch the latest movie releases on Disney Plus - sign up for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year Jurassic World: Dominion trailer The makers of Jurassic World: Dominion shared a five-minute prologue in November 2021, offering the beginning of a story that will be continued in cinemas next year. The prologue was previously exclusive to IMAX, paired with screenings of Fast & Furious 9, but was then released online – and you can watch it for yourself below. It shows a load of dinosaur action 65 million year ago, even giving fans a glimpse of the mosquito used to clone dinosaurs in the franchise’s original film. “Ever since I was a kid, I have wanted to see dinosaurs in their natural habitat,” director Colin Trevorrow said at the time. “It may have taken a few decades, but with a little help from ILM, Universal and Amblin, it has finally happened. This preview is just a glimpse of the film we’ve made. It’s an epic celebration of everything Steven Spielberg and Michael Crichton created, and I can’t wait to share it with the world next summer.” View oEmbed on the source website You can also watch a tie-in short film that was released back in 2019 titled Battle at Big Rock. Check it out here. The first trailer for Jurassic World: Dominion dropped on 21st January 2022 - and it's an exciting crossover with the Winter Olympics. Watch here. A second trailer for the movie landed in April 2022, giving fans a first look at the Giganotosaurus (Giga), as well as showing more footage of former cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard’s Owen Grady and Claire Dearing. The clip also gives us a look at Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum’s returning original trio, Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler and Ian Malcolm, too. What's more, the footage reveals what might destroy the relationship between Grady and Blue. In the trailer, Blue seemingly has a baby, but when it's kidnapped by humans, Blue grows wary and turns on Grady, who sets out to get the baby raptor back. Watch below: View oEmbed on the source website Jurassic World: Dominion cast Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are definitely returning as dinosaur trainer Owen Grady and former park manager Claire Greary respectively, while Isabella Sermon is returning as their adopted daughter Maisie Lockwood. It's also been confirmed that Laura Dern, Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum will reprise iconic roles in the cast of Jurassic World: Dominion. Director Colin Trevorrow will be bringing back the original three Jurassic Park stars, with Dern’s character Dr Ellie Sattler, Goldblum's Dr Ian Malcolm and Sam Neill’s Dr Alan Grant all returning to the screen. Goldblum told presenter Chris Evans on his Virgin Radio show last year: "Well, I guess those dinosaur movies are kind of scary. And we're gonna do another one of those around these parts come this summer. "[I'll] be here shooting with Laura Dern and Sam Neil and Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. Colin Trevorrow as the great director is going to be writing and directing it. And I can't wait." In February 2020, Deadline reported that Altered Carbon star Dichen Lachman had joined the cast, though her role is yet to be specified. View oEmbed on the source website Jurassic World: Dominion plot: What will happen? Details are scarce, but the film will no doubt pick up after the shocking ending of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, when the island was destroyed and dinosaurs were let loose into human society. As the short film Battle at Big Rock (see above) suggests, it truly is a Jurassic World now, with dinosaurs living side-by-side with humans and causing disruptions at weddings, roads and campsites, to name but a few. We also know that hybrids will not be making a return following the debuts of the Indominus Rex and Indoraptor, bringing the focus back to regular ol' dinosaurs. As for what role the returning characters will play, Jeff Goldblum has teased that Drs Ian Malcolm, Ellie Sattler and Alan Grant will face an extremely perilous event. Speaking to Insider about the first scene he had shot with his original co-stars, he said: "It was a scene with me and Laura Dern and Sam Neill and we were – I can't tell you much – but we were all day in a very tight, enclosed space. "You'll see – it's a mystery you'll solve when you see [the movie]. The three of us were in a tiny little space and we were being menaced by – I can't even tell you – a surprising faction of prehistoric creatures that you've never seen before. "There are a lot of animatronic things going on, so there is going to be less CGI I think, and lots of things that we can act with and see with our own eyes. "We saw some amazing things. We were acting in a life and death situation. We think it might be the last moments of our lives and we're all bonding with each other in an emotional and somewhat hilarious way." Well, let's hope they get out of that one alive! It's also worth noting that several mobsters manage to purchase dinosaurs before the climax of the last film, likely setting up their return in Jurassic World 3 as antagonists with very powerful pets. Director Colin Trevorrow has described the threequel as a "science thriller" which will be more in line with the original - though likely on a much larger scale. Jurassic World: Dominion landed in UK cinemas 10th June 2022. If you're looking for something to watch, check out our TV Guide. The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now – subscribe now and get the next 12 issues for only £1. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times podcast with Jane Garvey.
Jurassic World Evolution 2 review: These dinos should be on your Christmas list
Celebrate the festive season with hours of dinosaur-wrangling fun in Jurassic World Evolution 2.
As 2021 draws to a close and many of us are winding down for a hard-earned Christmas break, it’s the perfect time to jump into Jurassic World Evolution 2, the excellent sequel to Frontier Developments’ 2018 dinosaur theme park building video game. Festive time off, especially those lingering days of ‘inbetweenmas’ that bridge Christmas and New Year, tends to become unstructured and uninspiring. Even when there’s plenty of great stuff on telly, you might find yourself looking for tasks that need doing and craving a bit of purpose or urgency. But before you log into your work emails, we’d strongly advise a dose of Jurassic World Evolution 2 instead. To start with, the game will encourage you try out its main campaign, which certainly is a fab place to start. Picking up after the events of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the 2018 movie that ended with dinosaurs spreading out across the US mainland, this story mode offers a tantalising glimpse of what it could be like to work in that world. There are some great ideas in this campaign, many of which are brand new additions that weren’t in the original Jurassic World Evolution. At certain points, you will need to track down escaped dinosaurs by driving around in a jeep and following clues. At other times, you’ll need to convert inhumane poacher camps into safe places where dinosaurs can live in peace. Completing each of these tasks will surely send endorphins coursing through your bloodstream, giving you bursts of achievement that aren’t always easy to find on the sofa in your Christmas jumper. Hardcore fans might argue that this campaign is too short, or too hamstrung by the fact it’s not allowed to cover any ground that next year’s Jurassic World Dominion film has earmarked, but it definitely does the job of explaining the basics of how Jurassic World Evolution 2 works. You’ll be capturing dinosaurs, building their living quarters and helping them survive in no time. When you’ve finished the campaign, which should only take you a handful of hours, the game will recommend that you try its Chaos Theory mode. This is where Jurassic World Evolution 2 really starts to shine, and it’s in the Chaos Theory content that you might find yourself truly sucked into the experience, merrily spending multiple hours at a time with the game. The premise of the Chaos Theory mode is simple: in turn, you will revisit all the Jurassic Park/Jurassic World films to date and try to make the theme parks at each site more successful (and less chaotic) than they ever were in the movies. With a playful narration from Jeff Goldblum to guide you, as well as a lengthy list of tasks to complete, this mode allows you to delve deep into everything this game has to offer in a variety of different locations. undefined Fans of the first Jurassic World Evolution 2 game will recognise the compelling gameplay loop at play here, where there’s always something to attract your attention. As well as building the actual theme parks, you’ll be able to send research teams to dig sites, request scientists to extract genomes from fossils, rear your own creatures, respond to medical issues among your dinosaurs and conduct research that could improve your island’s facilities. Each different film’s Chaos Theory entry presents its own challenges, but ultimately your final goal will always be to earn a five-star rating for your island. Although some of the steps along the way are easy, that final milestone is always tricky to achieve, which results in the biggest endorphin rush of all when you finally get there. We could nitpick certain elements of the Chaos Theory mode – it is somewhat annoying that your research doesn’t carry over between each film, meaning that you’ll have to dedicate time to making the same improvements on different islands. Plus, sometimes it feels like money is all that matters to your park rating, and it doesn’t feel right to be knocking down cool stuff in order to make way for more cash-grabbing amenities. But hey, isn’t that one of the main overarching themes of the film franchise itself? Another element that might grind your gears is the fact you have to rest your scientists or they will rise up and sabotage your park. But again, that does hark back to the events of the films! Once you’ve completed Chaos Theory (or gotten as far as you’re willing to go with each island), it’s also worth checking in on the Sandbox mode (where you can use all the resources you’ve gathered to build the ultimate park of your dreams) and the Challenge mode (where time limits and tough tasks make park-building even harder than usual). Both modes are fun, with certain sorts of players likely to be drawn to each one. Across the board, the graphics on the dinosaurs and environments look great, the controls are consistent and easy to grasp, and the audio provides a perfect backdrop to your experience – as well as Goldblum, you’ll also hear Bryce Dallas Howard reprising her role from the films, and the iconic musical score also makes plenty of appearances. All of that Jurassic World Evolution 2 content should keep you busily entertained through the Christmas period and well into the future. DLC has already started to appear, as well. The Early Cretaceous Pack has already added a few cool extra dinosaurs into the mix. And there’s a tantalising gap in the Chaos Theory menu where you can just imagine a Jurassic World Dominion expansion being added. Bring it on, we say. Jurassic World Evolution 2 is out now PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC. We reviewed on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. This year's Radio Times Christmas double issue is on sale now, featuring two weeks of TV, film and radio listings, reviews, features and interviews with the stars. And if you're looking for something to watch, see our TV Guide. Follow Radio Times Gaming on Twitter or visit our Gaming and Technology hubs for all the latest insights. Swing by our video game release schedule for all upcoming games on consoles.
Jurassic Park screenwriter explains why he won't return to the franchise
David Koepp reveals why he's moving on from Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones.
In the time since the original Jurassic Park film was released back in 1993, the series has become one of the biggest film franchises of all time - with five movies already and another one on the way. But screenwriter David Koepp, who wrote both the original film and its 1997 sequel The Lost World, has said that he doesn't think he'd be tempted back to the franchise in the future - explaining that he prefers to try his hand at different projects and genres. "I did the first two, and it was great fun and I was lucky to be a part of it," he told RadioTimes.com. "But I think that's enough. I have a lot of ideas and once you do something you want to do something else." He added, "I think anyone who really loves movies wants to try and work in every genre and do something... for example I'd like to do a musical! "And I've always tried, especially as a director to exercise my directing muscles to the point of failure, I want to try something to see if I can do it. I think if you try to do the same thing all the time it gets very boring." Jurassic Park isn't the only mega franchise Koepp has been involved in - his extensive career has also seen him write the scripts for Sam Raimi's Spider-Man and the very first Mission: Impossible film, while he was also responsible for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. And he very nearly returned for the upcoming Indiana Jones 5, having written a few drafts before the producers opted to go in a different direction. "I did a couple of drafts, a couple of different versions with Steven [Spielberg] when he was involved as director and they didn't come together for whatever reason," he said. "And when Steven stepped aside and James Mangold came in, clearly he needed his own vision. Because if you come in as the director of something, the last thing you want is a previous director or writer hanging around with his arms crossed, shaking his head every time he tried to change something. "So I stepped aside - and I'm sure James Mangold will do something great!" For his latest project, Koepp has written and directed You Should Have Left a new horror film starring Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried which is based on Daniel Kehlmann's haunted house novel of the same name. The film follows a couple who travel to a secluded countryside house in Wales with their child on holiday, but it soon transpires that everything is not what it seems in the apparently luxurious property. View oEmbed on the source website It's not the first time that Koepp has worked in horror, and he says that the genre has become an increasingly great way of telling interesting stories with complex and relevant themes. He said, "The great thing about the horror renaissance that has been going on for the last decade is that you are allowed to tell many different kinds of story within that genre provided you do one thing - which is be scary. "I believed this was a chance to tell a marital drama in the pattern of a scary movie," he continued. "So it's not a terrifying movie, it's not a bloody movie but I hope it is at least an unsettling movie because that's what I was going for. "The challenges are, you do have to come up with ways to scare people, you have to find something to scare yourself - and jump scares are fine but you need more than that, you need something that is going to unsettle people on a deeper level." You Should Have Left is available on VOD, Blu-ray & DVD from Monday 12th October. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our TV Guide.
Jurassic World 3 "pauses" for a fortnight after on-set COVID-19 outbreak
The director plays down the delay after "small amount" of positives tests.
The set of Jurassic World: Dominion in Pinewood Studios, near Slough, has been shut down due to a number of positive COVID-19 tests among some of the production team, although the director says it is only a two-week hold-up. Colin Trevorrow played down the outbreak on the set of one of the earliest films to resume production after the coronavirus lockdown lifted. Trevorrow posted: “Woke up to the news we had a few positive Coronavirus tests on Jurassic World: Dominion. All tested negative shortly after, but due to our safety protocols we’re going to pause for two weeks. Back soon." View oEmbed on the source website Variety reported that Universal studios, which is producing the sixth and final instalment in the Jurassic Park franchise, registered a small number of positive tests. “Late last night, we were informed that the Jurassic World: Dominion production experienced a small amount of positive tests for COVID-19,” a Universal spokesperson said in a statement. “Even though subsequent tests proved negative this morning, due to our rigid protocols and to ensure that the safety and well-being of our entire cast and crew is paramount at all times, those who initially tested positive are currently self-isolating, as are those who they have come into contact with. As a result filming has been temporarily paused and will resume in accordance with established safety guidelines.” Spirits remained high on the Jurassic World: Dominion set, however. Star Sam Neill took to Twitter to call it a "brief pause in our Mega Maximum Monumental Milestone EPIC!" View oEmbed on the source website On Tuesday Universal reported that Jurassic World: Dominion has pushed back its release date a whole year. It will now screen on 10th June 2022 after it was originally scheduled for summer 2021. Jurassic World: Dominion had just started filming in the UK when the pandemic shut down the entire film and TV industry in March. It resumed filming in July with what Variety calls "intense — and expensive — measures" to ensure the production could stay coronavirus-free, including frequent testing and isolating the cast and crew in a hotel. Jurassic World: Dominion reportedly has three weeks of filming left to shoot. While you’re waiting visit our TV Guide to see what’s on tonight, or check out our guide to new TV shows 2020 to find out what's airing this autumn and beyond.
Watch Jurassic World 3 co-stars Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum's jazzy duets
The veteran actors showed they were born entertainers on the set of Jurassic World 3.
If you have ever wondered what stars get up to in their downtime on set, Jurassic World 3 co-stars Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum have lifted the lid with a couple of classic, comical duets posted on social media today. Goldblum is a serious musician, of course, who toured the UK in 2019 supporting his album, The Capital Studios Sessions, recorded with the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, performing at the Glastonbury Festival along the way. Neill on the other hand possibly won't be going on a solo tour, but his enthusiasm and playfulness were just the tonic for an autumnal Monday. Neill was possibly making excuses for himself when he tweeted: "Hers the thing- #JeffGoldblum flatly refuses to rehearse. So every time is the first time." He needn't have bothered, though: fans absolutely adored their performance of September Song by Kurt Weill. View oEmbed on the source website Earlier in the day the two original Jurassic Park stars had teamed up for a rendition of the jazz standard I Remember You. Goldblum introduced it: "This, apropos, to our reunion..." View oEmbed on the source website The actors have reunited for Jurassic World: Dominion (AKA Jurassic World 3) stars, which they're currently filming at Pinewood Studios just outside London. Directed by Colin Trevorrow, Jurassic World 3 was one of the first productions to resume filming after the COVID-19 shutdown. The final film in the franchise brought back three original Jurassic Park stars, with Laura Dern’s character Dr Ellie Sattler, Goldblum’s Dr Ian Malcolm and Neill’s Dr Alan Grant joining forces with Jurassic World stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. Jurassic World 3 is scheduled to release on 11th June 2021, although that date is dependent on whether or not the pandemic causes another shutdown. Details about the film's plot are scarce, but the story is likely to pick up after the shocking ending of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, when the island was destroyed and dinosaurs were let loose into society. If you're looking for more to watch, check out our TV guide.
Sam Neill reunites with Jurassic World "friend" that's close to his heart and head
The New Zealand actor has tweeted about his reunion with Dr Grant's weather-beaten fedora.
Sam Neill has teased that Jurassic World: Dominion is the "best yet" as he builds excitement for his return to the dinosaur adventure franchise with a picture of one of his best mates – his classic, beaten-up fedora hat. Neill is returning to Jurassic Park as paleontologist Dr Alan Grant nearly 20 years after his last outing in Jurassic Park III, when he was last seen escaping Isla Sorna and the rampaging Spinosaurus with the help of the Navy and Marine Corps. It feels like a lifetime ago, but in prehistoric terms it's not even an eye blink. Neill tweeted “Hello old friend” in reference to his hat, a sentiment that fans of the films very much echo about Dr Grant, the steady, father figure in the original Jurassic Park series. View oEmbed on the source website Two days ago the New Zealand actor Neill also stirred up interest in the return to Jurassic World when he tweeted: “Hold onto your hats – getting my old one back on this week, and facing off dinosaurs once again. Best yet. Excited and terrified, these things will kill ya.” View oEmbed on the source website He copied in his co-stars Laura Dern, Bruce Howard, Chris Pratt and Jeff Goldblum to the tweet in very much a “getting the gang back together” rallying call. Unfortunately, production on Jurassic World: Dominion has been waylaid by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Screenrant, it originally halted in March, then resumed in July only to stop again. But Amblin Entertainment still has June 2021 scheduled for the premiere date. Little is known about the actual plot of Dominion, but Neill has said that he, Dern and Goldblum are in the film throughout, rather than cameo appearances. The previous film in the Jurassic World franchise, Fallen Kingdom, featured Isla Sorna completely destroyed and the dinosaurs breaking out of their confinement and into the wider world. How they're contained is undoubtedly the key narrative in the finale in the Jurassic World trilogy. If you're looking for more to watch, check out our TV guide.
Odeon refuses to release Fast & Furious and Jurassic World 3 after Trolls controversy
The chain's owner, AMC Theatres, will refuse to show Universal films after the studio's "unacceptable" promise to release movies on streaming platforms early
Cinemas owned by chain AMC Theatres will no longer play Universal Pictures films once coronavirus restrictions end, CEO Adam Aron has said. The boycott follows Universal boss Jeff Shell's Tuesday announcement that the studio will release films in theatres and on streaming platforms simultaneously once cinemas re-open. The change in distribution policy follows the success of kids film Trolls World Tour, which was released earlier this month on video on-demand due to COVID-19 cinema closures. The musical sequel took an estimated $100 million from premium on-demand rentals. In a letter to Universal chairman Donna Langley, published by The Hollywood Reporter, Aron stated that Shell's comments were "disappointing", "unacceptable" and "left [AMC] with no choice". "Effectively immediately AMC will no longer play any Universal movies in any of our theatres in the United States, Europe or the Middle East," he wrote. The ban will be enforced by UK cinema chain Odeon, which was acquired by AMC Theatres in 2016. The company currently owns 244 cinemas across Europe in addition to 661 across America. Universal responded to AMC's measures by stating that Shell's comments were misconstrued. "As we stated earlier, going forward, we expect to release future films directly to theatres, as well as on PVOD when that distribution outlet makes sense," the statement said. "Our goal in releasing Trolls World Tour on PVOD was to deliver entertainment to people who are sheltering at home, while movie theatres and other forms of outside entertainment are unavailable." "Based on the enthusiastic response to the film, we believe we made the right move," Universal added. The ban could affect the postponed release of Bond film No Time To Die, The Boss Baby 2 (scheduled for March 2021) and Jurassic World: Dominion (June 2021). Trolls World Tour is currently available on Sky Store, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes/Apple TV and Google Play, along with other films such as The Invisible Man, The Hunt and Birds of Prey. Check out what else is on with our TV Guide
A surprise Jurassic World short film is coming soon
“These creatures were here before us. And if we’re not careful, they’ll be here after...”
A surprise sequel to Jurassic World (and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) has been announced – and it’ll be available to watch far sooner than you might expect. In an unexpected move, Colin Trevorrow (who directed the first Jurassic World movie and produced the second) announced via his Twitter page that a new short film, titled Battle at Big Rock, will be released on Sunday 15th September on American network FX. View oEmbed on the source website Shortly after its US broadcast, Battle at Big Rock will then be available to view online for UK fans and other worldwide fans. Written by Emily Carmichael, whose credits include Pacific Rim: Uprising and the upcoming Jurassic World 3 release, the short film stars Moonlight actor André Holland. Natalie Martinez, Melody Hurd and Pierson Salvador will also feature. While little is known about the surprise release, we’re likely to see the same reptilian mayhem as the mainstream movies in Battle at Big Rock, with Trevorrow quoting Jeff Goldblum’s Ian Malcolm when he shared the news on social media. “These creatures were here before us,” read the quote from Fallen Kingdon. “And if we’re not careful, they’ll be here after.” Trevorrow, who rebooted the Jurassic Park franchise with 2015’s Jurassic World, will be back at the helm for the third movie – set for release in 2021. The “science thriller”, as Trevorrow has called it, will see Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard reprise their roles as Owen Grady and Claire Dearing. While details on the threequel are still unclear, the upcoming Battle at Big Rock is likely to shed a little light on what to expect for the rest of the franchise. It's time to prepare for some serious Jurassic Larks. Battle at Big Rock will be available to view worldwide on Sunday 15th September