Jurassic Park Fun Features

This is the section for all our "FUN" Jurassic Park information - please enjoy!

Did You Know?

... that both Jurassic Park and The Lost World were based on novels by Michael Crichton. Learn more about Michael Crichton at his Official Website.

... Steven Spielberg was greatly influenced by the original 0King Kong when he was making Jurassic Park.

... that the filmmakers used a combination of full-sized robotic and computer generated dinosaurs in both movies. Here's how to tell the difference:

Wide screen shots are primarily computer generated ...

... and close-ups are robotics.



Star Sightings

2001 Golden Globe Awards
On January 21, 2001 the biggest and brightest stars of the television and motion picture industry gathered at the Beverly Hills Hilton to be honored by the Foreign Press Association for their work in the year 2000 at the 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Destination Hollywood was there and so was ...

... one of the stars of The Lost World, Vince Vaughn.




On Location

Grauman's/Mann's Chinese Theater Footprints
Steven Spielberg is just one of the many legendary celebrities to leave hand and footprints outside the famous Grauman's (now Mann's) Chinese Theater.

Steven Spielberg Prints
Mann's Chinese Theater

6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
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Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In the early 1960's, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce developed the idea of the "Hollywood Walk of Fame." The sidewalks of the most famous streets in the heart of Hollywood were lined with "stars" recognizing celebrities' life-long contributions to the entertainment industry. Receiving a star is still to this day considered a huge honor. Here's where you can find Samuel L. Jackson's star:

Samuel L. Jackson
Walk of Fame Star
(Motion Pictures)

7018 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA


Universal Attractions
You'll find the set of Lost World on the studio tour at Universal Studios Hollywood, and don't miss Jurassic Park: The Ride for a chilling escape from a T-Rex. At Universal Orlando's new Islands of Adventure are a variety of rides on the island Jurassic Park.

Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA
818.508.9600
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Universal Orlando
1000 Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando, FL
407.363.8000



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The Lost World


Henry Wu (B.D. Wong):
"Are you saying that a group of animals entirely comprised of females will breed?"
Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum):
"No. I am merely saying that life finds a way."


What is the name of the cartoon that explains where the dinosaurs came from in Jurassic Park?
Answer

We have already dedicated a Tribute to Steven Spielberg. Which of these other stars would you most like to see receive a Destination Hollywood Tribute?

Jeff Goldblum
Laura Dern
Richard Attenborough