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| Jurassic World is released on Digital HD, 3D Blu-ray™, Blu-ray™ and DVD, courtesy of Universal Pictures (UK) |
Anyone passing London’s South Bank was in for a prehistoric shock this morning when a life-sized mosasaurus apparently burst from the River Thames.
In a literally ground-breaking stunt to mark the release of Jurassic World on Blu-ray and DVD, a seven metre high structure was unveiled at Observation Point at sunrise, apparently bursting through the bank near the Oxo Tower and gobbling a great white shark for breakfast.
The installation is based on a mosasaurus, one of the hero creatures from Jurassic World, which shattered box office records globally taking in more than $1.6 billion to become the third highest grossing film in history.
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| Jurassic World is released on Digital HD, 3D Blu-ray™, Blu-ray™ and DVD, courtesy of Universal Pictures (UK) |
Jurassic World’s producer Frank Marshall attended the unveiling of the installation: “It’s incredible to see the mosasaurus come to life here in London. This huge water-leviathan played a crucial part in the film so we’re thrilled to be able to unveil it to the British public today. It is the biggest creature brought to life on screen in all the Jurassic films and the detail in which it has been created here today is just jaw-dropping.”
The mosasaurus was an immense seagoing lizard measuring 18 metres in length, and weighing 5,000 kilograms when it ruled the Cretaceous sea. It used its fearsome array of teeth to catch fish, birds and other marine reptiles – even great white sharks. Its closest living relatives are the komodo dragon and monitor lizard.
The sculpture, which has been two months in the making, was created in Cardiff by Wild Creations, who were also behind the velociraptors that appeared at Waterloo Station in June. With the whole structure standing at seven metres tall, five metres wide and seven metres deep, this is perhaps their most ambitious installation yet.
Matt Wild, owner of Wild Creations, said: “We’re honoured to unveil the mosasaurus in London today and couldn’t be happier with how it’s come out.
“The raptors had such an incredible response back in June and when we got the call to go bigger for the Blu-ray and DVD release we were more than happy to rise to the challenge. The mosasaurus was first sculpted in three quarters of a tonne of clay then moulded in fibre glass, before being airbrushed to finish. We installed it overnight in order to unveil it this morning at sunrise.”
Shattering records globally, Jurassic World crushed the opening-weekend box-office, scoring the highest domestic, international and worldwide openings of all time. The film has taken in more than $1.6 billion globally to become the third-highest grossing film in history. Now fans can experience the thrill and awe when Jurassic World arrives on Digital HD, 3D Blu-ray™, Blu-ray and DVD from 19th October.
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| Jurassic World is released on Digital HD, 3D Blu-ray™, Blu-ray™ and DVD, courtesy of Universal Pictures (UK) |
“Couldn’t believe my eyes this morning when I was encountered by a giant dinosaur on my way to work! #Mosasaurus #JurassicWorld” @KellyAlyse
“Move aside Loch Ness, the Thames has a mosasaurus! #JurassicWorld” @Matt_Isard
“One way to brighten up a Monday morning – a 20ft dinosaur bursting from The Thames! #JurassicWorld” @_kavya_
“There’s a queue at Observation Point for selfies with the 20ft dinosaur. Just another Monday morning in London! #JurassicWorld #Mosasaurus” @Jamie_McHale
Jurassic World hits stores today on Blu-Ray and DVD. Here's a list of the special features you'll find on the DVD and Blu-Ray:
BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO Blu-rayTM:
- WELCOME TO JURASSIC WORLD: An in-depth take on the creation, look and feel of Jurassic World. DirectorColin Trevorrow and Steven Spielberg discuss how the idea of the film came together and how the casting was decided with actors’ commentary on their roles and filming locations.
- JURASSIC WORLD: ALL-ACCESS PASS: Chris Pratt and Director Colin Trevorrow discuss key moments in the film, supported by behind-the-scenes footage and VFX breakdowns.
- INNOVATION CENTRE TOUR WITH CHRIS PRATT: Chris Pratt gives a tour of the Innovation Centre, a museum/exhibit, built just for the movie.
- DINOSAURS ROAM ONCE AGAIN: Behind the scenes look at the making ofJurassic World’s visual effects, how the dinosaurs came to life, and actors filmed scenes.
BLU-RAYTM and DVD BONUS FEATURES
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- CHRIS & COLIN TAKE ON THE WORLD: Chris Pratt and Colin Trevorrow (Director) interview each other and discuss Jurassic World as well as the other Jurassic Park movies.
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| Jurassic World is released on Digital HD, 3D Blu-ray™, Blu-ray™ and DVD, courtesy of Universal Pictures (UK) |
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| Jurassic World is released on Digital HD, 3D Blu-ray™, Blu-ray™ and DVD, courtesy of Universal Pictures (UK) |
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| Jurassic World is released on Digital HD, 3D Blu-ray™, Blu-ray™ and DVD, courtesy of Universal Pictures (UK) |
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