The Lost World turns 16!
JP Legacy reminds us today that it was on this date in 1997 that The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Steven Spielberg’s highly anticipated sequel to Jurassic Park, opened in theaters to record-breaking numbers.
Let’s see how Batman fares against a giant angry T-Rex and other prehistoric beasties as Gotham City wages war against “Jurassic Park.”
Vote Jurassic Park!
In the USA anyways. At one point it had fallen to #23 on the chart. This is obviously unadjusted for inflation. Twenty years ago JP was #2 behind E.T. The Extra-terrestrial. It’s run is winding down, but it may have enough juice to get past Spider-Man (or course there’s a real chance Iron Man 3 will pass both).
(Submitted by reader CJ - thanks CJ.)
And up to #18 internationally!
Jurassic Park: The True Story
Although works of fiction, elements of Michael Crichton’s classic novel and Steven Spielberg’s subsequent film were based on truth. This documentary explores the true story behind the fantastic tale of Jurassic Park.
Toys “R” Us used to give away these awesome cardboard lunchboxes full of samples during the ’90s. Here’s a look at the Jurassic Park version!
