Jurassic Park – 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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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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29 Aug 202413 Apr 2025 James Ronan Dinosaurs, Film, Film Insight, Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Jurassic World Rebirth, Natural History, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology

Jurassic World: Rebirth – New Film Details and Cast Revealed

In this article I share new information about the upcoming summer 2025 Jurassic World film and give my thoughts on the exclusive details.

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9 Apr 202411 Sep 2024 James Ronan Dinosaurs, Film, Gaming, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Survival, Natural History, News, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Prehistory, Saber Interactive, Video Game

Upcoming Jurassic Park: Survival Video Game Wishlist Details Revealed

Video game players can now wish list the upcoming Jurassic Park: Survival video game. You can check out the details below!

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27 Jan 202413 Apr 2025 James Ronan Dinosaurs, Education, Film, Film Insight, Fossils, Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Jurassic World: Dominion, Natural History, News, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Prehistory, Research, Science Communication, Steve Brusatte

Exploring Scientific Questions in the New Jurassic World Film

A new Jurassic World film has been announced with a 2025 release on the cards. In this article I detail what the new Jurassic film needs to focus on to build upon what has come before.

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11 Dec 202331 Mar 2025 James Ronan Dinosaurs, Jurassic Fan Community, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary, Palaeontology, Video Game

Jurassic Park: Survival – Explore Isla Nublar in Thrilling First-Person Action

In this article I share my thoughts on the new video game announcement from Universal and Saber Games for Jurassic Park Survival. A new single-player first person, action-adventure game set the day after the events of the Jurassic Park film.

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