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'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' Writers Will Script 'Jurassic Park 4'

by Ethan Anderton
June 20, 2012
Source: Deadline

Over a year ago we learned the exciting news that Steven Spielberg was meeting with screenwriter Mark Protosevich (the guy who was working with the director on that dead Oldboy remake with Will Smith) to develop ideas for Jurassic Park 4, a potential franchise reboot. Later in the summer, Spielberg confirmed exploration of a sequel, but said he probably wouldn't direct. Well, now we finally have some real development on the project as Deadline reports Rise of the Planet of the Apes screenwriters Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver have been hired to write the sequel with Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy both producing.

As of now there are no plot details, but this is the most solid news we've gotten on the potential sequel, and we still don't know if it will act as a franchise reboot to open up for more sequels. While it's wholly exciting that life found a way into this long rumored project, a lot is riding on this script, so hopefully this writing duo can deliver. They successfully pulled of a Planet of the Apes sequel, so I'd say they're probably the best people for the job. Universal is likely testing the Jurassic Park interest pool with their re-release of the first film in 3D next summer on July 19th, 2013. Here's hoping it's not any worse than the third installment, and brings back Jeff Goldblum. But what will we do without Stan Winston and his magnificent effects?

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Chris_G

I REALLY don't want them to make another one. In my opinion, there should have been no sequels. If your film becomes the highest grossing of all time(The Godfather, Jaws, Star Wars, E.T., Jurassic Park, Titanic, Avatar) then there should be NO sequels...the chances of them matching the explosive response of the first film is slim to none....so in the end they will only water down it's impact. I mean, if they want to call it something else...ala Batman Begins and The Dark Knight...and make a point to give the sequel it's own identity...THEN it's different. I believe Cameron said Avatar 2 won't be Avatar 2, that it'll have it's own title. But when people think Star Wars, Jaws or Jurassic Park...it's a shame that they may think of a lesser entry in the franchise iand not the landmark original.
- DoomCanoe
  
  but then we wouldn't have Empire Strikes Back... you tellin me you want to live in a world with no Empire Strikes Back?!
  - Guest
    
    akjsgb
  - grimjob
    
    Absolutely not.
- Darth Vader
  
  I find your lack of faith disturbing.
Alan Grant Silva

Yessssssssss!!!! JP4 WE WANT FOR YOU! Robert Zemeckis for director of JURASSIC PARK 4!
- Ehsan Davodi
  
  Precisely choise dear Alan but I'm skeptical little bit! I think they take helmet to some freaking video-clip-show maker like Rupert Sanders or Robert Stromberg! Let's hope it not be!
- Manuel
  
  Ha! That would be acceptable, but, I think, this is more closely to be directed by Barry Sonnenfeld or Will Smith. And maybe you will see the first black T-Rex. The T-Bone-Rex.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Brian-Sleider/1847907840 Brian Sleider

Meh first is a classic nearly perfect. The effects are perfect even at 20 years old. There ae movies today that do not live up to the effects standard set by the original. Then they made the second one....then the third............
SV7

This is great news. It's obvious from listening to interviews that these two are smart and very capable writers. Let's hope the other pieces fall into place. RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES was fantastic, due to a lot of talented people, the writers being a big part of that.
Nielsen700

Not a huge fan of the series, but this sounds interesting.
DoomCanoe

i had a dream about Jurassic Park 4 like 3 days ago. No joke! But it involved some sort of Mowgli type character, immortality, Spartans and time travel... i also recall having to buy some rednecks a case of beer and a cop setting up a speed trap on the side of the road. probably wouldn't make the best addition to the series.....
Ehsan Davodi

More than 10 Years Await For Sequel ! Without Spilgerg Size Director I'm out! 3D is desirable but not everything ! I Wana movie in Size Of Peter Jackson Fighting T-Rexes and definitely Beyond! I Wana T-Rexs of JP4 fuck the jap GODZILLAs so f..king hard ! I Wana damn marvelous incredible Park like stragness of Word of Avatar but in realistic JurasicLike Period on the Earth not Pandora! I Wana Pure Magical Adventure with Spectacular Speci Effect! I Wana they know I'm tired of waiting so f..king Long! Do Unleashed The DIANASURS
- Manuel
  
  Can I be your friend?
  - Ehsan Davodi
    
    You are and I will be honored dear Manuel ( one thing dear , definetly write your opinion about article beside too, even you think it might be not enough good )
    - Manuel
      
      I hove this is the best for the franchise, but I'm afraid they are exploiting the "Jurassic Park" brand and not for the good of it.
      - Manuel
        
        *hope
      - Ehsan Davodi
        
        Agree as well but hope not it be , I tired of seeing images and studies about fossils , I Want see DINOSAURS alive
- rennmaxbeta
  
  You want a T-Rex the size of Peter Jackson?
  - Ehsan Davodi
    
    You right , No dude bad writing, in size of his movie, I laugh in my comment
http://www.mynameisjay.com/ Jay

...and now that movie is relevant to my interests.
http://www.facebook.com/rocKKickerdesigner Anthony Ceniccola

no overdoing the CGI ,go back to the original island, bring back dr.grant, no mainland action ,plenty of raptors and for goodness sakes, please someone find that shaving cream can! a short shopping list of requests..if you will
DAVIDPD

I'll see it just to hear that theme again with theatre quality sounds. "Duh-duh-dah-dah..."
grimjob

If this is something they feel they need to do, at least make it a direct sequel. Keep it in the world we're all familiar with. No need to "reboot/remake" it, just make it better than the 3rd one.
si1ver

The writing for everybody but Caesar was awful in RotPotA. Not sure if this will be good because there won't be a character like Caesar in this (I hope).