Jurassic World – James Ronan Palaeontologist

16 Jan 202610 Feb 2026 James Ronan Bonus Edition, Dinosaurs, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Franchise, Jurassic World, Natural History, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Palaeontology Newsletter, Paleontology, Science Communication, Science Newsletter, Scientific Newsletter, The Palaeo Minute, Unlock Dino Insights

How I would Plot a Jurassic World Sequel: Bonus Edition

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

A warm welcome to The Palaeo Minute!

Welcome to this second bonus edition of The Palaeo Minute. In this edition, I wanted to share how I would approach writing a new Jurassic World sequel, and why I believe the franchise would receive help from having a palaeontologist directly involved in the script writing process.

This bonus edition explores:

A New Opening: Explore how a sequel could begin with scientific mystery rather than the usual early‑film disaster.
Dinosaurs as Animals: Discover how natural behaviour, interspecies interactions, & sequences from the novels could improve a sequel film.
Scientists Who Shine: Discover why palaeontologists & researchers deserve to be written as capable, charismatic figures again.
A Fresh Direction: Learn how rooting the story in real science can restore awe, tension, & authenticity to the Jurassic World franchise.

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10 Jan 202612 Feb 2026 James Ronan Badlands Dinosaur Museum, Dinosaurs, Education, Emily Rayfield, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Jack Horner, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Franchise, Jurassic World, Jurassic World: Dominion, Mike Benton, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Sam Neill, Steve Brusatte, The Palaeo Minute, Unlock Dino Insights

From Jurassic Park to Real Life: Palaeontology Connections

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

A warm welcome to The Palaeo Minute!

From Fiction to Fossils: Mentorship in Motion: In this edition I reflect on the mentors, collaborators, and unexpected sources of inspiration that have shaped my path in palaeontology from research supervisors to consultants and creators behind the Jurassic Park films. Their guidance and creativity have played a defining role in my journey through both science and storytelling.

This edition explores:

Collaborating with Palaeontologists: Reflections on research & mentorship.
Jurassic Park’s Enduring Impact on Palaeontology: My encounters with Jurassic Park & Jurassic World cast & crew.
From Fiction to Fossils: How Jurassic World’s scientific evolution has shaped public understanding of palaeontology.

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20 Jun 20256 Feb 2026 James Ronan Colin Trevorrow, Dinosaurs, Film, Film Insight, Fossils, Gareth Edwards, Jack Horner, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Franchise, Jurassic World, Jurassic World Rebirth, Jurassic World: Dominion, Natural History, Palaeontology, Steve Brusatte

Palaeontology and Jurassic World: Insights from Professor Steve Brusatte

Celebrating a decade of Jurassic World, I speak with Professor Steve Brusatte the palaeontological consultant behind Jurassic World: Dominion and Jurassic World: Rebirth, to uncover how science has shaped the blockbuster franchise.

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16 Jun 20256 Feb 2026 James Ronan Colin Trevorrow, Dinosaurs, Film, Film Canon, Film Insight, Fossils, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Franchise, Jurassic World, Jurassic World Resort, Masrani Global, Natural History, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology

Jack Ewins Reveals Jurassic World’s Marketing Magic

To mark a decade of Jurassic World, I speak with Jack Ewins of Chronicle the creative force behind its viral marketing and canon to uncover the secrets, stories, and behind-the-scenes magic that shaped the canon development for the franchise.

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11 Jun 202510 Feb 2026 James Ronan Dinosaurs, Education, Film, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Franchise, Jurassic World, Jurassic World 10th Anniversary, Natural History, Palaeontology, Prehistory, science

Jurassic World: A Decade of Dinosaur Impact

A decade ago, Jurassic World roared onto the big screen, breathing new life into a beloved franchise and reigniting global dinosaur fever. Months of teasers, set images, and interviews sent anticipation soaring, but few could have predicted just how monumental its success would be.

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20 May 202520 May 2025 James Ronan David Koepp, Dinosaurs, Film, Fossils, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Franchise, Jurassic World, Jurassic World Rebirth, Natural History, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Steve Brusatte

Jurassic World: Rebirth Official Trailer 2 Revealed!

In this article I cover the second official trailer released by Universal Pictures for the upcoming summer blockbuster film Jurassic World: Rebirth.

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17 Apr 20251 Feb 2026 James Ronan David Koepp, Dinosaurs, Film, Fossils, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Franchise, Jurassic World, Jurassic World Rebirth, Natural History, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Steve Brusatte

Jurassic World: Rebirth Featurette Revealed

In this article I cover a new featurette released by Universal Pictures for the upcoming summer blockbuster film Jurassic World: Rebirth.

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5 Feb 20252 Apr 2025 James Ronan David Koepp, Dinosaurs, Film, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Jurassic World Rebirth, Natural History, News, Palaeontology, science, Steve Brusatte, Steven Spielberg

Jurassic World: Rebirth Trailer Revealed!

In this article I cover the latest trailer release from Universal Pictures for the upcoming summer blockbuster film Jurassic World: Rebirth.

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12 Dec 202427 Jan 2025 James Ronan David Koepp, Dinosaurs, Film, Film Insight, Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Jurassic World Rebirth, Natural History, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Science Communication

Exclusive Insights: David Koepp on Jurassic World: Rebirth

In this article I cover an exclusive new interview with Jurassic veteran script writer David Koepp, who has given new insight into the development of Jurassic World: Rebirth, and the important commandment list the Jurassic franchise must abide by.

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