What The Fact: October 2014

Monday, 27 October 2014

Real Facts About Jurassic Park (9 pics)

1. Real Screams

Those kids aren't doing any acting in this scene; they were really scared!

2. ER to Jurassic Park

Steven Spielberg was meeting with Jurassic Park author Michael Chricton about, of all things, the script that would eventually become the show ER when he found out about the dinosaur story.

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3. The Pick of the Lot

When it comes to potential directors for the films, Spielberg was vying with some of the top directors in the 'Wood. They included James Cameron, Tim Burton, and Rich Donner.

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4. No Harry, No Problem

You know what would not have hurt the Jurassic Park films? Harrison Ford, who declined the role of Dr. Alan Grant. He was probably too busy making Blade Runner, no biggie.

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5. Jim Carrey Could Have Been...

Jim Carrey reportedly auditioned for the role of Ian Malcolm, and the casting directors were apparently very pleased. I guess they did not see the Mask getting along with dinosaurs.

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6. Tag Team

When it came time to wrap up the editing process, George Lucas gladly took over when Spielberg had to jet off to Germany to begin filming the classic Schindler's List. Can you say tag team?

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7. Stars Attract

Jeff Goldblum's seductive magnetic field really is irresistible. Upon meeting him on set, co-star Laura Dern fell deeply under his spell and they broke it off after a two year engagement.

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8. Malcolm vs. Hammond

The reason Jeff Goldblum as Dr. Malcolm and his co-star Hammond are seemingly always dressed in black and white is no accident. It represents how different the two characters are in all aspects.

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9. Spielberg Being Spielberg

It is widely known that Spielberg is his own biggest fan, so you might not be surprised to find out that Jaws is playing on a computer screen in one of the scenes in Jurassic Park.