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Gizmodo
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Universal Asked That Scenes Be Added Back Into ‘Jurassic World Rebirth'
There's a reason why the biggest, most famous filmmakers in the world all want 'final cut' of their movies. It's because they don't want anyone, least of all a studio executive, to have an impact on their vision. More often than not, when studios meddle in editing, it's to make films shorter. However, the exact opposite happened on the new Jurassic film, Jurassic World Rebirth. Rebirth started shooting in June 2024, finished in October 2024 and, right after Christmas, director Gareth Edwards was ready to show a cut to the studio. 'I was determined to do a film that was under two hours,' Edwards told io9. 'And so we showed this one hour 59 [minute] cut to the studio. And essentially their note was like, 'Great, could you put the five minutes that you cut out back in?' And so we put those five minutes back in, and it was essentially the movie.' Which isn't to say nothing hit the cutting room floor. Though there was a very tight turnaround, especially for a blockbuster of this size, Edwards said there are three deleted scenes that will probably be available with the home release. Two he was fine with cutting. One he was very torn about. 'I really wanted [it] to stay in the movie,' Edwards said. 'I really liked it. And that was a kill-your-baby sort of moment. I won't ruin it for people, but there's a section out the front of the gas station that used to be a little bit more like being hunted. The tension of something coming. And it was a note from [writer] David Koepp, which was essentially, the third act, if you give it a name, it would be 'Run like hell.' And so basically once they started running, it was like, don't make them stop. And it felt like it stopped again. And so we removed that idea, those beats, and it got a lot better. But I do really like what happened in the bit where they did stop. And that will be on the extras.' See each and every moment of Jurassic World Rebirth when it comes to theaters July 2. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Gizmodo
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Gareth Edwards Is Glad You Liked ‘Rogue One,' Just Don't Ask Him to Make Another ‘Star Wars'
Gareth Edwards, who directed Godzilla (2014), The Creator, and the brand-new Jurassic World Rebirth, is always going to be asked about his time in the galaxy far, far away. That's just the nature of Star Wars and, more specifically, Star Wars fans, most of whom look very fondly upon 2016's Rogue One: A Star Wars Story—especially in the wake of Andor's two-season run on Disney+. Edwards is thrilled for all the goodwill, but that doesn't mean he's hoping for a return to that world. 'I'm very happy to move on and do my thing,' Edwards told Business Insider. Part of that urge on the director's part could be down to Rogue One's behind-the-scenes issues, which famously saw Tony Gilroy called in to help with reshoots. Gilroy, of course, went on to expand the film's backstory by creating the highly acclaimed Disney+ series Andor. But not only is Edwards happy to move on, he's also happy that Rogue One remains a popular favorite among Star Wars' notoriously prickly fan base. 'I'm very grateful that people say nice things,' he said of Rogue One's reputation. He also prefers to take the long view with all of his projects. 'What you have to keep in your pocket as you go through making other films is that it's not about how people feel the day it gets released, it's how people feel about it 10, 20 years from now,' he said. 'As the movie comes out, you go, 'I'm going to pretend I'm living 10 years from now, and it doesn't matter what people say in the moment.' It's the kid who comes up to you 20 years from now and goes, 'Oh my god, I loved that movie!' I think that's the reward.' Just don't ask him to make another Star Wars movie—his 'thing' is dinosaurs for now. Jurassic World Rebirth is out July 2. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Perth Now
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Gareth Edwards: I'm very happy to move on from Star Wars
Gareth Edwards was "very happy to move on" from the Star Wars franchise. The 50-year-old filmmaker helmed 2016's Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, but Gareth doesn't have any intention of returning to the sci-fi franchise. Asked if he'd ever make another Star Wars movie, Gareth told Business Insider: "I'm very happy to move on and do my thing." Despite this, Gareth remains a huge fan of the Star Wars movies. He said: "It's the thing that was in my life before I knew what a film was. "It's like your mom; it's like something that's a part of you. I'm always fascinated by what they're doing. I never stop loving that trilogy." Fan sentiment towards Rogue One has become kinder in recent years. But Gareth has downplayed the suggestion that his movie - which starred the likes of Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, and Forest Whitaker - is the best Star Wars film since Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012. The director said: "I don't agree with it, but I appreciate it. I'm very grateful that people say nice things." Gareth has encouraged cinemagoers to judge movies over a long period of time, rather than jumping to conclusions. The filmmaker shared: "What you have to keep in your pocket as you go through making other films is that it's not about how people feel the day it gets released, it's how people feel about it 10, 20 years from now. "When you make a movie, you're living at least a year from now, you're trying to imagine what it's like, all these decisions you're making, what they are going to be like a year from now when this movie is released, what's the audience going to think? "And as the movie comes out, you go, 'I'm going to pretend I'm living ten years from now, and it doesn't matter what people say in the moment.' It's the kid who comes up to you 20 years from now and goes, 'Oh my god, I loved that movie!' I think that's the reward." Meanwhile, Gareth previously hailed Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope as the movie that changed his life. The director admitted to being obsessed with the film during his younger years. He told the Guardian newspaper: "I don't remember exactly when I first saw A New Hope; it's always just sort of existed for me. It's the only film that I don't remember actually sitting down to watch for the very first time. "From the age of about six I watched it every day for at least a couple of years. I must have seen it more than 200 times. My mum remembers me quoting it word for word on long car journeys. I once did the entire script."
Forbes
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Which Cinema Format Should You Choose For ‘Jurassic World Rebirth'?
Dolby Dinosaurs are big. Very big. Of course, they can be small as well, but we don't go to the cinema to see the small ones come to life. Oh no. We go to see the big ones. The new movie, is, of course, Jurassic World Rebirth, which is chomping its way through theaters from July 2nd. Wot No IMAX? As the biggest cinema format out there, it's a surprise, therefore that the movie will not be getting an IMAX release. Some have suggested that this is because the director, Gareth Edwards, chose to shoot on 35mm film, and while this doesn't lend itself to an IMAX expanded aspect ratio, it wouldn't have precluded it from getting an IMAX DMR pass, so it could be shown on the largest screens. More likely, it's simply down to IMAX congestion, with the F1: The Movie blocking its path, in a maneuver presumably deemed legal by the stewards. There are rumors of an IMAX 3D release in China, however, presumably to cater for the popularity of 3D in that region and the availability of local IMAX screens. While the lack of IMAX for the rest of us is something of a disappointment it does open the path for the other premium formats. At the top of the technical tree in terms of image quality is the HDR by Barco format and this is listed as a 'Coming Soon' on the format's website. However, while there may be 30 to choose from by the year's end, there are only a handful of screens that support this format at the moment, so for most, it won't be an option. Dolby Lights The Way That leaves Dolby Cinema as the premium format to seek out for Jurassic World Rebirth. This offers a brightness level of 108 nits, which is very high for a cinema. This leaves plenty of space for the extended dynamic range images, with Dolby Vision creating truly deep blacks and bright whites, along with a wide color gamut. Essentially, it will allow for the beauty and texture of the film stock that the movie was shot on to come through. Excitedly for stereoscopic fans, the film is even getting a Dolby Vision 3D release, (48 nits if you were wondering about the comparative light loss — which I know you were), and having not seen this since the release of Avatar: The Way of Water – and it happens to be the ticket I have pre-booked. Dolby Cinema is also known for its immaculate, modern theaters, complete with comfy seats and optimized layout. The Dolby Atmos audio is also a treat for the ears, which, along with serious bass slam, offers the ability to place sounds precisely in the 3D space to heighten the immersion. I'm looking forward to it already. If you can't get to a Dolby Cinema, then try to find a premium larger format (PLF) screen. These offer an experience that's close to that of Dolby, with a floor-to-ceiling 4K laser projection, which means a bright, clear and sharp picture, albeit without the dynamic range goodness of Dolby. You do get Dolby Atmos audio, though, and the seating is normally better than standard so it will be worth the outlay. PLFs all have different brand names according to the cinema chain, so in the USA, look out for names such as Prime at AMC, Regal RPX, Cineplex UltraAVX, and Cinemark XD, while in the UK they are called Cineworld Superscreen, Odeon iSense, or OmniplexMAXX. Shake It Up In 4DX Those are your premium formats taken care of, but if you want a format that will put a smile on your face, then try 4DX, which, for Jurassic World Rebirth, is combined with RealD 3D. The screen will likely be a 2K Xenon and the audio will be a conventional 'flat' surround sound format, but you'll likely be hanging onto your seat too much to notice – quite literally. 4DX has chairs that move, throwing you around in sync with the action on screen, along with thumbs in the back for bangs and crashes, splashes or water, blasts of air, and flashes of light. I'd expect it to be a great fit for Jurassic World Rebirth. I'd be less inclined to choose ScreenX. This offers additional images down the sides of the theater. While much of this extra-wide footage is especially created for the movie, I'd prefer a larger screen and better sound mix of the other formats. The screens down the side can be more distracting than immersive, and theaters are not always well optimized for the format: I've even seen an Exit sign in the middle of the side screen. Finally, you could go to a regular screen showing it in 3D. If you know the screen has a laser projector, this might be acceptable, but unless you can be sure, it's a risk: many screens still have projectors that use old Xenon lamps, which lose brightness as they age, which will be exacerbated by the 3D glasses. If you don't want to risk it or don't enjoy 3D motion blur (oh, where art thou' TrueCut Motion) for Jurassic World Rebirth, then a standard 2D screen will be a safer option. Or at least as safe as things can be. After all, you know how slack those 'Dinosaur Supervisors can be. (Only kidding Phil, we love ya…). Related Reading Can Avatar: The Way Of Water's TrueCut Motion Tech Save High Frame Rate Cinema? Barco Light Steering Uses AI Tech To Brings True HDR To The Big Screen Vue And Barco Partner To Bring Laser Projection To Over 1000 Screens Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith Returning To Theaters For 20th Anniversary
The Independent
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
What Rogue One director Gareth Edwards really thinks about his hit film
Gareth Edwards, director of ' Rogue One: A Star Wars Story', has downplayed claims that his 2016 film is the best Star Wars movie made by Disney since its acquisition of Lucasfilm. Despite earning over $1 billion globally and receiving widespread praise from fans and Star Wars alumni like Mark Hamill, Edwards expressed gratitude but disagreed with the assessment. Edwards explained his deep, lifelong connection to Star Wars, stating it was part of his life before he knew what a film was, and he never stops loving the original trilogy. Tony Gilroy, showrunner for the Disney+ prequel series ' Andor ', was heavily involved in extensive reshoots for 'Rogue One', describing the initial state as a 'mess' that he simplified by focusing on the theme of sacrifice. The 'Andor' series, which serves as a prequel to 'Rogue One', has been widely lauded by critics and fans, with some hailing it as among the greatest television storytelling in the franchise's history.
