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Jurassic Park (Original title)
Date: 1992 (Copyright)

Country: USA

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Production company billing: ©1992. Universal City Studios, Inc., Amblin Entertainment, Inc. Universal Pictures presents An Amblin Entertainment production [end] Dolby Stereo/DTS Colour by DeLuxe Prints by Eastman Color Film [1.85:1]
Synopsis: Thriller about an amusement park based on genetically-engineered dinosaurs. During a storm, the park's central power and computer systems are shut down, and the dinosaurs break free.Synopsis: The first motion picture to use the new DTS (Digital Theater System) sound system.

Genres:
Horror, Science Fiction

Subjects:
Genetics, De-extinction, Theme parks, Dinosaurs
Releases
Date: 11 June 1993Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby / DTS (sound)Runtime: 126 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 23 September 2011Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundDialogue (original): English
Date: 23 August 2013Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundAspect ratio: 1.85:1Runtime: 127 mins 40 secs - Length: 183840 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Universal Pictures International UK & Eire

Credits (304)
©: Inc. Universal City Studios, Amblin Entertainment, Production Company: Amblin Entertainment, Presents: Universal Pictures, Produced by: Kathleen Kennedy, Gerald R. Molen, Associate Producer: Lata Ryan, Associate Producer: Colin Wilson, Unit Production Manager: Paul Deason, Production Controller: Jane Goe, Location Manager: Stuart Neumann, Location Manager (Hawaii): Ken Levine, Assistant Director (1st): John T. Kretchmer, Assistant Director (2nd): Michele Panelli-Venetis, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): Kenneth J. Silverstein, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 1st): Carla McCloskey, Casting by: Janet Hirshenson, Jane Jenkins, Casting (Associate): Michael Hirshenson, Casting (Voice): Barbara Harris, Screenplay by: Michael Crichton, David Koepp, [Screenplay]: Malia Scotch Marmo, Based on the novel by: Michael Crichton, Director of Photography: Dean Cundey, Additional Photography: Lloyd Ahern Ii, Aerial Unit Director: David Nowell, Camera Operator: Raymond Stella, 1st Assistant Camera: Cal Roberts, 2nd Assistant Camera: Jolanda Wipfli, Video Engineer: Ian Kelly, Special Visual Effcs/Full Motion Dinosrs: Industrial Light & Magic, ILM (Supervisor): Mark A.Z. Dippé, ILM (Producer): Janet Healy, ILM (Executive i/Ch of Production): Patricia Blau, ILM (Lead Computer Graphics Supervisor): Stefen M. Fangmeier, ILM (Computer Graphics Supervisor): Alex Seiden, George Murphy, ILM (Computer Graphics Animator): Eric Armstrong, ILM (Computer Graphics Animator): Steve Williams, ILM (Computer Graphics Animator): Steve Price, ILM (Computer Graphics Animator): James Satoru Straus, ILM (Computer Graphics Animator): Geoff Campbell, Don Waller, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): Jean M. Cunningham, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): Carl N. Frederick, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): Thomas L. Hutchinson, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): Joe Letteri, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): Jeffrey B. Light, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): James D. Mitchell, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): Joseph Pasquale, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): Ellen Poon, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): Stephen Rosenbaum, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): John Schlag, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): Tien Truong, Wade Howie, ILM (Computer Graphics Software Develpr): Michael J. Natkin, ILM (Computer Graphics Software Develpr): Zoran Kacic-Alesic, ILM (Computer Graphics Software Develpr): Brian Knep, ILM (Computer Graphics Software Develpr): Eric Enderton, ILM (Computer Graphics Software Develpr): John Horn, Paul Ashdown, ILM (Computer Graphcs Camera Matchmoves): Patrick T. Myers, Charlie Clavadetscher, ILM (Computer Graphcs Dept Prod Manager): Gail Currey, ILM (Computer Graph Dept Oprtns Manager): John Berton, ILM (Senior Comptr Graphcs Dept Manager): Douglas Scott Key, ILM (Supervsr of Softwr/Digitl Technlgy): Thomas A. Williams, ILM (Co-ordinator): Judith Weaver, ILM (Art Director): TyRuben Ellingson, ILM (Editor): Michael Gleason, ILM (Scanning Supervisor): Joshua Pines, ILM (Optical Supervisor): John Ellis, ILM (Plate Producer): Mark Miller, ILM (Digital Artist): Carolyn Ensle Rendu, ILM (Digital Artist): David Carson, ILM (Digital Artist): Sandy Houston, ILM (Digital Artist): Barbara Brennan, ILM (Digital Artist): Lisa Drostova, ILM (Digital Artist): Bart Giovanetti, ILM (Digital Artist): Rita E. Zimmerman, ILM (Digital Artist): Kathleen Beeler, Greg Maloney, ILM (Scanning Operator): Randall K. Bean, ILM (Scanning Operator): Mike Ellis, George Gambetta, ILM (Video Engineer): Fred Meyers, Gary Meyer, ILM (Computer Graphics Co-ordinator): Ginger Thiesen, Nancy Jill Luckoff, ILM (Camera Operator): Pat Turner, Terry Chostner, ILM (Additional Plate Photography): Scott Farrar, ILM (Matte Artist): Christopher Evans, Yusei Uesugi, ILM (Editorial Co-ordinator): David Tanaka, ILM (Chief Model-maker): Barbara Affonso, ILM (Chief Model-maker): Steve Cawley, ILM (Chief Model-maker): Christopher Reed, ILM (Chief Model-maker): Lorne Peterson, Ira Keeler, ILM (Optical Camera Operator): Keith L. Johnson, James C. Lim, ILM (Optical Line-up): John D. Whisnant, Kristen Trattner, ILM (Optical/Scanning Co-ordinator): Lisa Vaughn, TS (Production Supervisor): Jules Tippett, TS (Computer Interface Engineer): Craig Hayes, Skeletal Display: Research Casting International, Special Effects Foreman: Don Elliot, Special Effects Supervisor: Tom Pahk, Special Effects Engineer: Joss Geiduscheck, Special Effects Rigging Foreman: Tim Moran, Full Motion Dinosaurs: Dennis Muren, Display Graphics Supervisor: Michael Backes, David Nakabayashi, 24 Frame Computer Synch: John Monsour, Brian Callier, 'Mr D.N.A.' Animation: Kurtz & Friends, K&F (Movement Design): Bob Kurtz, K&F (Layout Design): Robert Peluce, Film Edited by: Michael Kahn, Production Designer: Rick Carter, Art Director: Jim Teegarden, Art Director: John Bell, Set Designer: John Berger, Set Designer: Lauren Polizzi, Set Designer: Masako Masuda, Set Decorator: Jackie Carr, Set Dresser: Janine Cavoto, Illustrator: Tome Cranham, David Lowery, Computer Design: Stefan Dechant, Sculptures: Yarek Alfer, Wardrobe Supervisor: Sue Moore, Eric Sandberg, Make-up Supervisor: Christina Smith, Body Make-up: Julie Steffes, Live Action Dinosaurs: Stan Winston, Stan Winston Studio, SWS (Art Department Co-ordinator): John Rosengrant, Shane Mahan, SWS (Mechanical Department): Richard Landon, Craig Caton-largent, SWS (Concept Artist): Mark 'Crash' Mccreery, SWS (Mechanical Design): Charles Lutkus Iii, SWS (Mechanical Design): Evan Brainard, SWS (Mechanical Design): Tim Nordella, SWS (Mechanical Design): Jeff Edwards, SWS (Mechanical Design): Patrick Shearn, SWS (Mechanical Design): Rich Haugen, SWS (Mechanical Design): Richard Galinson, SWS (Mechanical Design): Alfred Sousa, SWS (Mechanical Design): Jon Dawe, J. Alan Scott, SWS (Technical Co-ordinator T-Rex): Craig Barr, SWS (Key Artist): Mike Trcic, SWS (Key Artist): Christopher Swift, SWS (Key Artist): Joey Orosco, SWS (Key Artist): Andy Schonenberg, SWS (Key Artist): Greg Figiel, SWS (Key Artist): Bill Basso, SWS (Key Artist): Shannon Shea, SWS (Key Artist): Dave Grasso, SWS (Key Artist): Rob Hinderstein, SWS (Key Artist): Joseph Reader, SWS (Key Artist): Ian Stevenson, Paul Mejias, SWS (Master Mould Maker): Anthony McCray, SWS (Dinosaur Skin Fabricator): Richard Davison, SWS (Dinosaur Skin Fabricator): Karen Mason, Marilyn Dozer-chaney, SWS (Art Department): Beth Hathaway, SWS (Art Department): Michiko Tagawa, SWS (Art Department): David Beneke, SWS (Art Department): Mark Jurinko, SWS (Art Department): Mitch Coughlin, SWS (Art Department): Nathalie Fratti-Rapoport, SWS (Art Department): Lindsay McGowan, SWS (Art Department): Jeff Periera, SWS (Art Department): Kevin Mcturk, SWS (Art Department): Eric Ostroff, SWS (Art Department): Brad Krisko, SWS (Art Department): Nick Marra, SWS (Art Department): Robert Ramsdell, SWS (Art Department): Scott 'Gwidge' Urban, SWS (Art Department): Francesca Avila, SWS (Art Department): Sebastien Caillabet, SWS (Art Department): Anthony Gaillard, SWS (Art Department): Pierre Olivier Theuenin, SWS (Art Department): Len Burge, SWS (Art Department): Eileen Kastner-Delago, SWS (Art Department): Kevin Willis, Adam Jones, SWS (Mechanical Department): Brian Namanny, SWS (Mechanical Department): Matt Durham, SWS (Mechanical Department): Bruce Stark, Gregory Manion, SWS (Production Co-ordinator): Tara Meaney-Crocitto, Mark Lohff, Dinosaur Supervisor: Phil Tippett, Tippett Studio: Tippett Studio, TS (Senior Animator): Randal M. Dutra, TS (Animator): Tom St. Amand, TS (Computer Systems): Adam Valdez, TS (Production Co-ordinator): Sheila Duignan, TS (Animatics): Eric Swenson, TS (Animatics): Kim Blanchette, TS (Animatics): Mike Bienstock, Peter Konig, TS (Computer Technician): Steve Reding, Douglas Epps, TS (Special Dinosaur Effects): Michael Lantieri, Goat and Body Parts: Lance Anderson, Puppeteer: Lloyd Ball, Puppeteer: Craig Barr, Puppeteer: Bill Basso, Puppeteer: David Beneke, Puppeteer: Larry Bolster, Puppeteer: Evan Brainard, Puppeteer: Craig Caton, Puppeteer: Mitch Coughlin, Puppeteer: Richard Davison, Puppeteer: Jon Dawe, Puppeteer: Jeff Edwards, Puppeteer: Greg Figiel, Puppeteer: Rick Galinson, Puppeteer: Armando Gonzalez, Puppeteer: Ave Grasso, Puppeteer: Beth Hathaway, Puppeteer: Richard Haugen, Puppeteer: Richard Landon, Puppeteer: Charles Lutkus Iii, Puppeteer: Shane Mahan, Puppeteer: Karen Mason, Puppeteer: Mark 'Crash' Mccreery, Puppeteer: Paul Mejias, Puppeteer: Tim Nordella, Puppeteer: Joey Orosco, Puppeteer: Jeff Periera, Puppeteer: Joseph Reader, Puppeteer: John Rosengrant, Puppeteer: Andy Schoneberg, Puppeteer: J. Alan Scott, Puppeteer: Shannon Shea, Puppeteer: Patrick Shearn, Puppeteer: Alfred Sousa, Puppeteer: Ian Stevenson, Puppeteer: Chris Swift, Puppeteer: Michiko Tagawa, Puppeteer: Mike Trcic, Puppeteer: Matt Winston, Titles/Opticals: Pacific Title, Filmed with: Panavision Cameras & Lenses, Colour by: DeLuxe, Prints by: Eastman Color Film, Music: John Williams, Orchestrations: John Neufeld, Orchestrations: Alexander Courage, Music Editor: Kenneth Wannberg, Music Recording: Shawn Murphy, Sound Design: Gary Rydstrom, Sound Recording: Ron Judkins, Sound Re-recording: Gary Summers, Sound Re-recording: Gary Rydstrom, Sound Re-recording: Shawn Murphy, This Film Mixed/Recorded in a: THX Sound System Theatre, Supervising Sound Editor: Richard Hymns, Dialogue Editor: Michael Silvers, Dialogue Editor: Sara Bolder, Sound Effects Editor: Ken Fischer, Sound Effects Editor: Tim Holland, Sound Effects Editor: Terry Eckton, ADR Recordist: Ann Hadsell, ADR (Re-recordist): Dean Drabin, ADR Editor: Laurel Ladevich, Foley Artist: Dennie Thorpe, Foley Artist: Marnie Moore, Foley Recordist: Christopher Boyes, Foley Editor: Sandina Bailo-Lape, Foley Editor: Mary Helen Leasman, Stunt Co-ordinator: Gary Hymes, Stunts: Natalie Bolinger, Stunts: Laura Dash, Stunts: Rusty Hanson, Stunts: Norman Howell, Stunts: Les Larson, Stunts: Brian Smrz, Stunts: Patrick Tallman, Stunts: Gary Epper, Stunts: Donna Evans, Stunts: Gary McClarty, Stunts: Pat Romano, Stunts: R.A. Rondell, Dolby Stereo Consultant: Douglas Greenfield, Paleontologist Consultant: Jack Horner, Dinosaur Specialist: John Gurche, Dinosaur Specialist: Mark Hallet, Dinosaur Specialist: Gregory Paul, Doug Henderson, Animal Trainer: Jules Sylvester, Filmed at: Universal Studios, CA) Warner Bros. Studios (Burbank
Cast (24)
Sam Neill (Doctor Alan Grant), Laura Dern (Doctor Ellie Sattler), Jeff Goldblum (Doctor Ian Malcolm), Richard Attenborough (John Hammond), Bob Peck (Robert Muldoon), Martin Ferrero (Donald Gennaro), B.D. Wong (Doctor Wu), Joseph Mazzello (Tim Murphy), Ariana Richards (Lex Murphy), Samuel L. Jackson (Ray Arnold), Wayne Knight (Dennis Nedry), Jerry Molen (Gerry Harding), Miguel Sandoval (Juanito Rostagno), Cameron Thor (Lewis Dodgson), Christopher John Fields (volunteer), Whit Hertford (volunteer boy), Dean Cundey (mate), Jophery Brown (worker in raptor pen), Tom Mishler (helicopter pilot), Greg Burson ('Mr D.N.A.' voice), Adrian Escorber (worker at amber mine), Richard Kiley (Jurassic Park tour voice), Brian Smrz ([jeep driver]), Bob Zajonc ([InGen helicopter pilot])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (108)
In: Science fiction film and television v14 n3 Autumn 2021  Pages: 297-314
Title: Godzilla (1998) as camp de-extinction narrativeAuthor: Soles, CarterArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description:

In: Radio Times 10 Oct 2009  Page: 35
Title: Waking the DeadAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Continuum v22 n2 April 2008  Pages: 213-226
Title: 'Screen natures':Special effects and edutainment in 'new'...Author: BAGUST, Phil Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...hybrid wildlife documentary." On the new style of docu- mentary film/television programmes which use increasingly advanced technologies, including digital, to respond to computer literate audiences. Looks at several examples.

In: Empire n230 August 2008  Pages: 170-171
Title: The top 10: Stan Winston creationsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the ten best film characters, creatures and monsters created by Stan Winston.

In: Empire n212 February 2007  Pages: 112-116
Title: MonstersAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of monster-maker Stan Winston, and in particular som e of the animatronic creatures he has created for films. Inc luding: The TERMINATOR, ALIENS and JURASSIC PARK. There is a lso a sidebar profiling other special effects experts.

In: Empire n218 August 2007  Pages: 102-103
Title: Summer horror-dayAuthor: CROOK, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Humourous look at fictional and real-life locations in films where unfortunate incidents happen in the films.

In: StarBurst n350 June 2007  Pages: 68-76
Title: 30 Defining MomentsArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief details of 30 moments from Sci-fi and fantasy films and TV programmes over the past 30 years.

In: Radio Times 22 Jul 2006  Page: 39
Title: Films of the Week.Author: SMITH, Adam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n208 October 2006  Page: 60
Title: News etc.: Where are they now?Author: RICHARDS, Olly ed. Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief interview with former actress Ariana Richards after he r role in JURASSIC PARK.

In: Empire n201 March 2006  Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.

In: StarBurst n343 November 2006  Pages: 68-69
Title: Top 10 InventorsArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief look at inventors in science fiction.

In: Empire n196 October 2005  Page: 152
Title: At Home/Movies: Jurassic Park: The Ultimate CollectionAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Review n661 September 2005  Page: 117
Title: Jurassic Park Trilogy: Box SetAuthor: SE Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n198 December 2005  Pages: 143-146,149-151
Title: Decade Deathmatch: The 90sArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Results of an online debate to decide which decade is the best for films. Includes a timeline of events from the 90's and a range of subjects from technology, award winners and top ten films.

In: Film Review vSpec. n59 August 2005  Pages: 76-80,82,84
Title: Jurassic ParkAuthor: JACKSON, Christopher Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Revisits the use of Industrial Light and Magic's CGI in JURASSIC PARK.

In: Film Review vSpec. n52 Spiderman  Pages: 68-87
Title: The top 20 blockbusters of all timeAuthor: BAUGHAN, Nikki Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "The top 20 blockbusters of all time" featuring details of JURASSIC PARK.

In: Empire n180 June 2004  Page: 120
Title: The 15 most influential films of our lifetimeAuthor: FREER, Ian [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cited by Empire magazine as "one of the 15 most influential films of our lifetime".

In: Empire vSpec nSteven Spielberg  Page: [whole issue]
Title: The directors collection: Steven SpielbergAuthor: BRAUND, Simon [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special issue on Steven Spielberg includes a biography, analyses of his films; interviews with Dennis Weaver, Pete Postlethwaite, Kathleen Kennedy, Caroline Goodall, Steven Spielberg; features on the production of his movies and TV.

In: Journal of Film and Video v53 n2/3 Sum/Aut 2001  Pages: 93-106
Title: Crowd control: early cinema, sound, and digital imagesAuthor: FADEN, Eric S. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines three cinematic snapshots of crowds at 3 distinct moments of film history: its 'invention' in 1895, sound's standardisation in 1920s, & contemporary use of CGI, revea- ling similar technological patterns in controlling crowds.

In: Screen v42 n2 Summer 2001  Pages: 222-226
Title: Debate: a reply to Sellors's 'mindless' approach to...Author: BUCKLAND, Warren Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Warren Buckland makes an answer to Paul Sellors' piece about science fiction, "The Impossibility of Science Fiction: against Buckland..." printed in Screen v.41 no.2 summer 2000 [pp. 203-216].

In: Sight and Sound v10 n11 November 2000  Page: 71
Title: DVDsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: DVD release note (UK) for JURASSIC PARK and LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK boxed set.

In: American Cinematographer v81 n12 December 2000  Page: 20,22
Title: DVD playbackAuthor: PIZZELLO, Chris Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of US DVD release.

In: Empire n137 November 2000  Page: 126
Title: DVDAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD review for the collector's edition box set of JURASSIC PARK (1993) and JURASSIC PARK: LOST WORLD (1997).

In: StarBurst n267 November 2000  Pages: 86-87
Title: Reviews: DVD fileArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Review vSpec. n33 Preview 2000-01  Page: 87
Title: Jurassic parkArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen v41 n2 Summer 2000  Pages: 139-160
Title: Jurassic post-Fordism: tall tales of economics in the...Author: BALIDES, Constance Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A study of the high-profile marketing and economic success of JURASSIC PARK as a strategy for assessing the relationship between economy and culture.

In: Screen v41 n2 Summer 2000  Pages: 203-216
Title: The impossibility of science fiction: against Buckland's...Author: SELLORS, C. Paul Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the effect of digital imaging technologies on the realist aesthetic. Refers to Spielberg's JURASSIC PARK movies and to Warren Buckland's paper "Between Fact and Science Fiction: Spielberg's Digital Dinosaurs".

In: Screen v40 n2 Summer 1999  Pages: 177-192
Title: Between science fact and science fiction: Spielberg's...Author: BUCKLAND, Warren Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An argument is made that special digital effects in Steven Spielberg's JURASSIC PARK (1993) and The LOST WORLD (1997) are used not just to create spectacle but to articulate a possible world.

In: Radio Times v303 n3946 2 Oct 1999  Page: 55
Title: [Radio Times - v303 n3946 2 Oct 1999: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.

In: Cinema Journal v37 n4 Summer 1998  Pages: 82-103
Title: Animalizing Jurassic Park's dinosaurs: blockbuster...Author: BAIRD, Robert Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Taking his cue from cognitive psychologist Howard Gardner, Baird argues that JURASSIC PARK is not a mindless spectacle but that to appreciate it requires spatial and kinaesthetic intelligence, rather than linguistic intelligence.

In: Empire n105 March 1998  Pages: 96-112
Title: Empire's tribute to Steven SpielbergAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A sixteen-page tribute to Steven Spielberg which considers each of his sixteen films chronologically up to SCHINDLERS LIST (1994).

In: Screen International n1142 23 Jan 1998  Page: 7
Title: [Screen International - n1142 23 Jan 1998: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: on the "rivalry" between JURASSIC PARK and THE FULL MONTY over the all-time UK box office record

In: New Zealand Film Music Bulletin n96 November 1995sic  Pages: 16-17
Title: JURASSIC PARK: the soundtrack editionsAuthor: SELVARAJA, K. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the various soundtracks to JURASSIC PARK.

In: Starlog n218 September 1995  Pages: 36-39
Title: Producer in the cupboardAuthor: WARREN, Bill Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interview with producer Kathleen Kennedy about her various productions such as INDIAN IN THE CUPBOARD, JURASSIC PARK, CONGO and THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY.

In: Starlog n218 September 1995  Pages: 46-49, 66
Title: Gorillas by WinstonAuthor: WARREN, Bill Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Stan Winston, creator of creatures for TER- MINATOR, PREDATOR, JURASSIC PARK, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, etc. and now working on the gorillas in CONGO.

In: Empire n67 January 1995  Page: 13
Title: Front desk newsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: JURASSIC PARK (1993) is the first mainstream film to be releasd in UK cinemas dubbed into Hindi.

In: Creative Screenwriting v2 n4 Winter 1995  Pages: 95-105
Title: The rhetoric of action: five classic action scenesAuthor: Deemer, Charles Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Five classic action scenes are analysed for what makes the writing effective. The movies selected are: RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981), INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984) DIE HARD (1988), JURASSIC PARK (1993), TRUE LIES (1994).

In: Screen International n954 22 Apr 1994  Page: 2
Title: Jurassic Park breaks Indian resistanceAuthor: LALL, Bhuvan Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On its box office success in India.

In: Screen International n961 10 Jun 1994  Page: 31
Title: Jurassic Park to light up UK rentalArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the UK video release.

In: Screen International n961 10 Jun 1994  Page: 32
Title: Star of IndiaAuthor: LALL, Bhuvan Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On its success in India.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v332 n23 31 May 1994  Page: 1,60
Title: 'Jurassic' king of b.o., prince of licensingAuthor: BUSCH, Anita M. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Consumer products based on JURASSIC PARK have earned $1 billion retail which is split between Amblin Entertainment and Universal Pictures

In: Cinefex n59 September 1994  Pages: 117-118
Title: Randal M DutraAuthor: SHAY, Estelle Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of Randal M Dutra who was responsible for choreo- graphing the movement of tyrannosaurus rex and the veloci- raptors in JURASSIC PARK.

In: Sight and Sound v4 n11 November 1994  Page: 60, 62
Title: [Sight and Sound - v4 n11 November 1994: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video notes

In: StarBurst nSpecial October 1994  Pages: 48-50
Title: Aliens and beyond: the fxAuthor: JAMIESON, Stewart Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Stan Winton talks about his work on the monsters in ALIENS, THE TERMINATOR, THE PREDATOR and JURASSIC PARK.

In: Moving Pictures International n145 22 Jul 1993  Page: 16
Title: Dino-soaring into historyArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the box office success of JURASSIC PARK in Britain

In: StarBurst vSpec. n15 Monster 1993  Pages: 33-37
Title: Jurassic ParkAuthor: JANKIEWICZ, Pat Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Detailed synopsis, with stills, of JURASSIC PARK.

In: American Cinematographer v74 n6 June 1993  Pages: 37-44
Title: When dinosaurs rule the box office.Author: FISHER, Bob Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Dean Cundey talks about his work on JURASSIC PARK, particularly the difficulty of working with digital creatures.

In: StarBurst nSpecial August 1993  Pages: 17-19
Title: Visualizing Jurassic ParkAuthor: BIODROWSKI, Steve Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Production designer, Rick Carter, explains how it was possi- ble to make JURASSIC PARK for $55 million and not the $100 million first mooted.

In: StarBurst nSpecial August 1993  Pages: 25-31
Title: Designing Jurassic ParkAuthor: BIODROWSKI, Steve Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Rick Carter on designing JURASSIC PARK which was a 3-year committment.

In: Sight and Sound v3 n8 August 1993  Pages: 44-45
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n8 August 1993: no known title]Author: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: StarBurst n180 August 1993  Pages: 12-15
Title: Jeff Goldblum and Jurassic ParkAuthor: PETERS, Jenny Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Jeff Goldblum about his views on acting in films with special effects such as THE FLY and JURASSIC PARK.

In: Interview v23 n6 June 1993  Page: 34
Title: How to get ahead at the summer box officeAuthor: BERNSTEIN, Paula S Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review.

In: Cinefantastique v24 n3/4 Oct 1993(Double)  Page: 123
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BIODROWSKI, Steve A. Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Moving Pictures International n150 26 Aug 1993  Page: 48
Title: Jurassic Park chews up the world marketAuthor: ELLIS, Kirk Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On the phenominal box office success of the film worldwide

In: Variety 14 Jun 1993  Page: 54
Title: [Variety - 14 Jun 1993: no known title]Author: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n51 September 1993  Page: 9
Title: Believe the Hype!Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: JURASSIC PARK continues its success at the box office, and has had a knock-on effect on the summer box office in general, encouraging the public to go to the movies.

In: Screen International n908 21 May 1993  Page: 8
Title: Jurassic sparkArticle type: EditorialLanguage: English
Description: UIP are asking for 60% minimum percentage box office take for the first two weeks of JURASSIC PARK's UK run.

In: Films in Review v44 n7/8 Jul/Aug 1993  Pages: 259-260
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: WELSH, James M. Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n917 23 Jul 1993  Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n917 23 Jul 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: JURASSIC PARK grossed £4,875,137 ($7,205,345) from 434 screens on its opening weekend in the UK.

In: Le Film Francais n2477 Supplement  Page: 6[in English]
Title: Interview - Jacques ToubonAuthor: DUPONT, Joan Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Jacques Toubon about his speech at the 1993 Deauville Festival where he spoke out against JURASSIC PARK and the American threat to Europe in the light of GATT.

In: StarBurst n179 July 1993  Pages: 24-7
Title: Special dinosaur effects in JURASSIC PARKAuthor: BIODROWSKI, Steve Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special dinosaur effects in JURASSIC PARK.

In: StarBurst n173 January 1993  Pages: 25-29
Title: The Future by ILMAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on the lecture delivered by Steve Williams of ILM, at the London Film Festival 1992 with special mention of DEATH BECOMES HER, JURASSIC PARK and TERMINATOR 2.

In: Screen International n895 19 Feb 1993  Page: 30
Title: Le Triple CarpatheAuthor: BLANEY, Martin Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief production notes

In: Empire n52 October 1993  Page: 9
Title: Mutiny on the BusesArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Spielberg threatened to sue London Underground for their "Jurassic Parker" poster campaign, arguing that they stole his logo, but a settlement has been reached out of court.

In: Cinefantastique v24 n5 December 1993  Pages: 52-58
Title: Jurassic ParkAuthor: DOHERTY, Thomas Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of JURASSIC PARK and article on the special effects statements by Steven Spielberg, Dennis Muren, Mark A.Z.Dippe and Steve Williams

In: American Cinematographer v74 n6 June 1993  Pages: 46-52.
Title: Effects team brings dinosaurs back from extinction.Author: MAGID, Ron Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discussion of how the special effects in JURASSIC PARK were achieved.

In: StarBurst nSpecial August 1993  Pages: 33-39
Title: Full-size dinosaursAuthor: BIODROWSKI, Steve Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Stan Winston who was responsible for the special effects used to animate the dinosaurs in JURASSIC PARK.

In: StarBurst nSpecial August 1993  Pages: 41-47
Title: Laura DernAuthor: BIODROWSKI, Steve Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Laura Dern traces her film career to date and discusses the difference when acting in JURASSIC PARK.

In: StarBurst nSpecial August 1993  Pages: 9-15
Title: Making Jurassic ParkArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Starburst examines how the novel was brought to the screen and how Steven Speilberg started to conceive the production of JURASSIC PARK in mid 1990.

In: Cinema Papers n96 December 1993  Pages: 72-75
Title: Pushing the envelopeAuthor: FRASER, Glen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report from a four day seminar held in Hawaii on the post production techniques used in JURASSIC PARK

In: StarBurst n176 April 1993  Page: 5
Title: Jurassic ParkAuthor: COURTLAND, Michael Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note on the production progress of JURASSIC PARK.

In: Bright Lights n11 Autumn 1993  Pages: 10-12
Title: 2 views of Jurassic ParkAuthor: MATTESSICH, Stefan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Two critiques of JURASSIC PARK one discussing it as a "self parodying commodity" and the other looking at it from gender/family viewpoint.

In: Moving Pictures International n146 29 Jul 1993  Page: 25
Title: An appetite for screensArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on the record-breaking 435 prints struck for JURASSIC PARK for its UK exhibition.

In: StarBurst n179 July 1993  Pages: 40-42, 44
Title: PreviewAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits. Review

In: Premiere v6 n11 July 1993  Page: 36
Title: The Gaffe Squad: Jurassic ParkAuthor: LESSEM, Don Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Don Lessem, founder of the Dinosaur Society and unofficial consultant for JURASSIC PARK, explains how he prevented a mistake in the script reaching the final product.

In: Premiere v6 n11 July 1993  Pages: 64-67
Title: Jungle FeverAuthor: BISKIND, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Rick Carter about the design of the sets, props and special effects in JURASSIC PARK. Includes some original sketches.

In: Empire n50 August 1993  Pages: 22-23
Title: [Empire - n50 August 1993: no known title]Author: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n50 August 1993  Pages: 6-7
Title: Not So Fast!Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The box office success of JURASSIC PARK has overshadowed most other summer releases, especially The LAST ACTION HERO.

In: Empire n50 August 1993  Pages: 72-84
Title: It's BIG!Author: SEARS, Rufus Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: About the production of JURASSIC PARK. Includes an interview with Steven Spielberg.

In: Empire n50 August 1993  Pages: 76-77
Title: Prepare For Your Gob To Be Smacked...Author: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: How the dinosaur effects were achieved in JURASSIC PARK

In: Empire n50 August 1993  Pages: 78-79
Title: Bollocks!Author: MUELLER, Matt Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Factual inaccuracies about the dinosaurs in JURASSIC PARK

In: Film Comment v29 n5 Sep/Oct 1993  Pages: 8-10
Title: SUPERNATURAL THINGAuthor: PLACE, Vanessa Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the interaction between nature and man in JURASSIC PARK.

In: Positif n394 December 1993  Pages: 40-47
Title: Jurassic ParkAuthor: TARNOWSKI, Jean-François Article type: ArticleLanguage: French

In: Cinefantastique v24 n2 August 1993  Pages: 8-31, 60
Title: [Cinefantastique - v24 n2 August 1993: no known title]Author: Various contributors Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Articles dealing with the animation and special effects used in making the dinosaurs credible in JURASSIC PARK.

In: In Camera Summer 1993  Pages: 1-2
Title: Dean Cundey ASC takes us on a trip to Jurassic Park.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article looking at Dean Cundey and his work shooting on the film, including his use of light, shadows and techniques to create some of the visual effects.

In: Soundtrack! The Collector's Quarterly v12 n47 September 1993  Page: 6
Title: [Soundtrack! The Collector's Quarterly - v12 n47 September 1993: no known title]Author: NECKEBROECK, Kjell Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of the soundtrack

In: Positif n392 October 1993  Pages: 34-35
Title: Actualité; Les FilmsAuthor: ROUYER, Philippe Article type: CreditsLanguage: French

In: Classic Images n220 October 1993  Pages: c20-c21
Title: The Lost Jurassic Park WorldAuthor: RUBIN, Sam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A dinosaur movie enthusiast and LOST WORLD fan reviews JURASSIC PARK and compares the two films.

In: Cinefex n55 August 1993  Pages: 42-95
Title: The Beauty in the BeastsAuthor: DUNCAN, Jody Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Detailed description of the conception and realisation of the dinosaurs in JURASSIC PARK.

In: Cinefex n55 August 1993  Pages: 99-101
Title: Jurassic Park denizensAuthor: McCREERY, Mark 'Crash' Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Artwork for the dinosaurs in JURASSIC PARK by Mark 'Crash' McCreery.

In: Empire n47 May 1993  Page: 12
Title: Clash Of The TitansArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: About the publicity battle between The LAST ACTION HERO and JURASSIC PARK.

In: Sight and Sound v3 n7 July 1993  Page: 10
Title: The Fears Of ChildrenAuthor: SHEEHAN, Henry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: About child murder fantasies in films, especially in JURASSIC PARK.

In: Sight and Sound v3 n7 July 1993  Pages: 6-9
Title: Theme Park and VariationsAuthor: Wollen, PeterArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: About the history of dinosaur attractions and theme parks, horror and monster movies, and compares JURASSIC PARK to The BIRDS.

In: Empire n53 November 1993  Page: 12
Title: Sound BitesArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: About problems with the sound quality of some of the dialogue in JURASSIC PARK

In: Screen International n905 30 Apr 1993  Page: 8
Title: 3DO interacts with SpielbergAuthor: BROWN, Colin Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Steven Spielberg is developing a video game based around JURASSIC PARK which will incorporate footage from the film.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v324 n12 13 Oct 1992  Page: 18
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v324 n12 13 Oct 1992: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n844 14 Feb 1992  Page: 21
Title: [Screen International - n844 14 Feb 1992: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief note that the production has been postponed until 1993 due to technical problems with the special effects

In: Premiere v5 n12 August 1992  Page: 98
Title: The Awful TruthAuthor: CASABLANCA, Ted Article type: LetterLanguage: English
Description: Letter about the production history of the film.

In: Premiere v6 n4 December 1992  Page: 19
Title: In the worksAuthor: ABRAMOWITZ, Rachel Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Short article about how production of the film was halted because of Hurricane Iniki.

In: Screen International n864 3 Jul 1992  Page: 22
Title: Hollywood cinefileAuthor: KLADY, Leonard Article type: NoteLanguage: English

In: Empire n41 November 1992  Page: 10
Title: Front desk in production: honey, I blew up the setArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The set for JURASSIC PARK was virtually destroyed by Hurricane Iniki on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v323 n15 6 Aug 1992  Page: 1, 19
Title: Dern in talks for top role in Uni's JURASSICAuthor: PARKER, Donna Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: LAURA DERN is in negotiations to star in JURASSIC PARK.

In: Screen International n860 5 Jun 1992  Page: 14
Title: Hollywood CinefileAuthor: KLADY, Leonard Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note that principle photography is to start on the film in August 1992.

In: Screen International n862 19 Jun 1992  Page: 20
Title: Hollywood cinefileAuthor: KLADY, Leonard Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: The director is still searching for a male lead.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v316 n18 20 Feb 1991  Page: 11, 15
Title: Crichton sweats out "Jurassic" script.Author: LESSEM, Don Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article considering the storyline of the film and Michael Crichton's struggle to adapt his book into a screenplay, along with how he developed the idea.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v319 n7 10 Sep 1991  Page: 30
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v319 n7 10 Sep 1991: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v319 n1 30 Aug 1991  Page: 3
Title: 'Jurassic' preppedArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note that preproduction has begun and that principal photog- raphy is scheduled to begin in Septtember 1992.

In: Screen International n759 2 Jun 1990  Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n759 2 Jun 1990: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of project.


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (23)
Title: Fathers on film: paternity and masculinity in 1990s Hollywood
Author: Barnett, Katie  Pages: xiv, 251 pages

Title: Special effects: new histories/theories/contexts
Author: NORTH, Dan  Pages: xvi, 283 pages

Title: Cinema of simulation: hyperreal Hollywood in the long 1990s
Author: Laist, Randy  Pages: 257 pages

Title: Jurassic Park and philosophy: the truth is terrifying
Author: Michaud, Nicolas  Pages: xiii, 285 pages

Title: Thinking about movies: watching, questioning, enjoying
Author: Lehman, Peter  Pages: xvii, 419 p.

Title: Empire of dreams: the science fiction and fantasy films of Steven Spielberg
Author: GORDON, Andrew M.  Pages: x, 291 p.

Title: cinema of Steven Spielberg: empire of light
Author: Morris, Nigel  Pages: vii, 434p.

Title: Directed by Steven Spielberg: poetics of the contemporary Hollywood blockbuster
Author: BUCKLAND, Warren  Pages: xiii, 242 p.

Title: Movies in fifteen minutes
Author: JONES, Cleolinda  Pages: viii, 401 p.

Title: Blockbuster: how Hollywood learned to stop worrying and love the Summer
Author: Shone, Tom  Pages: viii, 340 p.

Title: Thinking about movies: watching, questioning, enjoying
Author: Lehman, Peter  Pages: xviii, 397 p.

Title: Technoscience in contemporary film: beyond science fiction
Author: WOOD, Aylish  Pages: 200 p.

Title: Studying contemporary American film: a guide to movie analysis
Author: ELSAESSER, Thomas  Pages: x, 309 p.

Title: end of cinema as we know it: American film in the Nineties
Author: LEWIS, Jon  Pages: x, 385 p.

Title: Steven Spielberg: the man, his movies, and their meaning
Author: TAYLOR, Philip M  Pages: 198p.

Title: Thinking about movies: watching, questioning, enjoying
Author: Lehman, Peter  Pages: vii-xi, 311p.

Title: last dinosaur book: the life and times of a cultural icon
Author: MITCHELL, W.J. Thomas  Pages: 320p.

Title: Set visits: interviews with 32 horror and science fiction filmmakers
Author: WARREN, Bill  Pages: i-viii, 311p.

Title: Making of Jurassic Park
Author: SHAY, Don  Pages: 195p.
Description: Includes storyboards.

Title: Hot blooded dinosaur movies
Author: VAN HISE, James  Pages: 179p.

Title: Jurassic Park: the film of the book: study guide
Author: SAUNDERS, Jackie  Pages: 6p

Title: Jurassic Park: the movie storybook
Author: CRICHTON, Michael  Pages: 46p.
Description: Adapted by Jane Mason

Title: Situating the feminist gaze and spectatorship in postwar cinema
Author: BLOCK, Marcelline  Pages: lxii, 319 p.


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1993BFI identifier: C-780785
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)



Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1993BFI identifier: C-780783
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 1993BFI identifier: C-780785
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)