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Jurassic Park (1993) — Production, Release, and VFX Breakthrough (1991-1994)

Jurassic Park (1993) — Production, Release, and VFX Breakthrough (1991-1994)

  1. Universal acquires film rights; Spielberg attached

    Labels: Universal Pictures, Steven Spielberg

  2. Crichton’s novel is published and gains attention

    Labels: Michael Crichton, Jurassic Park

  3. Early screenplay drafts shape the adaptation

    Labels: Screenplay, Adaptation

  4. Pre-production accelerates with early design work

    Labels: Pre-production, Concept art

  5. ILM tests convince filmmakers CGI can work

    Labels: Industrial Light, CGI tests

  6. Principal photography begins on Kauai, Hawaii

    Labels: Kauai Hawaii, Location shooting

  7. Production moves to California soundstages

    Labels: California soundstages, Stage production

  8. Filming wraps after effects-intensive shoots

    Labels: Principal photography, Effects shoots

  9. Final script draft dated as post-production intensifies

    Labels: Final script, Post-production

  11. Film completion after ILM finishes CGI work

    Labels: Film completion, ILM

  12. Benefit premiere held in Washington, D.C.

    Labels: Benefit premiere, Uptown Theater

  13. U.S. wide release turns the film into a hit

    Labels: Wide release, U S

  14. Oscars recognize visual effects and sound breakthroughs

    Labels: Academy Awards, Visual Effects