Hello and welcome to Episode 52 of Jurassic Minutes, The February issue. 
Where we discuss recent movie, toy and franchise news for the Jurassic series. 
 
Introductions
Brad
David
 
On this episode we will be discussing 
Yes we are going to talk about the new film. Actually that’s pretty much all we are going to talk about…

 
So stay tuned as we discuss all of that and more...
But first,
 
Recent Toy or Prop Purchases?
Brad - nil 
Dave - TLW Bull T-Rex HC repaint
 
Now for the news
00:12:07 -new Jurassic film on the way, and a lot closer to release then most thought. Now all this must be taken with a grain of salt. We’ve already seen new stories confirmed and then things have fallen through so nothing is set in concrete. It’s why we don’t rush to get news content out there like everyone else. The other podcasts have already had lengthy discussions about the new movie news and now most of it is a mute point because of what we will discuss shortly. 
 
Here’s what we know;
-The Hollywood reporter wrote an article about David koepp returning to pen new Jurassic film. Lastest works include Indy 5. And although his final script wasn’t used by mangold, the original story idea was Micheal koepps.  
 Universal said the script was written and in a place they thought was strong enough to start production on the seventh film. https://www.facebook.com/100064603813478/posts/pfbid02Wjqesv1ixRrtwo5qJn2Q4FWEhBgmUktB18cTVN4cemsX4GmmWV9FE2iW64fBcn2el/
 
-it was then revealed Steve Brusatte was returning as paleontology consultant for upcoming Jurassic film! 
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-and then came the flood of small click bait articles about Bryce returning, maybe directing, Brian Cranston wanting to be in it with Bryce. Apparently Bryce was asked to return, spoiler alert for later she said no. And then someone reported that none of the original or world cast would be returning. No would Colin travarrow. Which is for the best. He gave us a trilogy story. Time for someone else to give us a new take and story. 
 
-next, According to Deadline Hollywood, David Leitch was in talks to direct the next Jurassic film and its release date was confirmed as July 2nd, 2025! 
 As for the release date. A lot are saying that’s way too early, including me and the feeling of it being rushed is very present. 
 
 First up to defend it, don’t forget dominion was pushed back a year. In that year they wouldn’t have changed anything with the film, we’ve discussed this before. But it would have given them an early start on what was coming next. And yes during the marketing for dominion it was said to be the final chapter in the jurassic story etc etc, but frank Marshall had said it’s the start of a new jurassic era. So it can be pretty much assumed the new film will feature the post dominion world. 
 
 As for the director, His known in the franchise as the second unit director for jw, he also did a fast & furious and John wick film, and some others that aren’t really important now because……
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-Deadline reported talks have fallen through with David Leitch, who will no longer direct the next jurassic film.
 It would appear fans jumped the gun with shit talking the director before he was even locked in to direct. All the previous articles and reports state “in talks” or “in negotiations” everyone assumed it was a sure thing.
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We talked earlier about David koepp writing the Indy script and then mangold coming in and changing a whole part of it. Even David’s the lost world script changed a lot during production, we’ve talked a lot about that. Having a strong scrip now doesn't mean you’ll have a ready film in just 15 months. No director at