Spielberg Not Directing JPIV (again)

jpIV · Post by **jpIV** » 01 Mar 2006, 15:28

It's not really news, but whatever. From spielbergfilms.com:

"March 1, 2006
Spielberg not directing 'Jurassic Park IV'
With all the excitement leading up to this Sunday's Oscars, you'd think the entertainment press would have more to do than sit around writing erroneous stories (unintentional or not), but the last week has produced a bumper crop of whoppers when it comes to Steven Spielberg.

One of the biggest rumors is the claim that Spielberg will be personally directing the upcoming "Jurassic Park IV." Producer Frank Marshall mentioned to the press that the screenplay for the anticipated sequel is finally shaping up and that Amblin hopes to have the film ready for theaters in 2008. Somewhere along the way, fancy that turned to "fact" that Steven Spielberg will personally direct the film spread.

While the idea of Spielberg personally returning to his hit franchise may sound intriguing, it just isn't so.

Amblin Entertainment told SpielbergFilms.com that, "the 'Jurassic Park IV' rumor is just that. [Spielberg] is not directing it..."

While Amblin surmises that somewhere a reporter may have crossed signals between "Indiana Jones 4" (which Spielberg is most definitely directing) and "Jurassic Park IV," it's also possible that Spielberg's reported hands-on involvement in the screenplay and development of the fourth dino fest also got some reporters' signals crossed.

Then again, the rumor could have been started by someone who just likes to make things up because they had space to fill in their publication.

So you read it here, folks. Steven Spielberg will not be directing "Jurassic Park IV." Spread the word.

That aside, "Jurassic Park IV" is tentatively aiming for release in 2008."

SSJDinoTycoon42 · Post by **SSJDinoTycoon42** » 01 Mar 2006, 19:48

Well, at least things are starting to shape up.

beeurd · Post by **beeurd** » 01 Mar 2006, 21:03

Are they, though? *skeptical*

lilgamefreek · Post by **lilgamefreek** » 01 Mar 2006, 21:04

Did anyone really expect him to direct JP4?

Dino_Slayer · Post by **Dino_Slayer** » 02 Mar 2006, 03:25

I always had doubts about it. He doesn't enjoy making sequels. Period.

Post by **Jon** » 02 Mar 2006, 05:57

Somewhat thought, but oh well.

B.JB · Post by **B.JB** » 02 Mar 2006, 12:32

Well, another kick in the teeth...I'm just glad we have actually heard something, even if he 'ain't doing it.

T-rex23 · Post by **T-rex23** » 02 Mar 2006, 21:35

This is going to make somebody mad, but I don't care because it's my opinion, I think JP4 will possibly suck ass considering JP3 was a hit to the nuts for the JP franchise.....

SSJDinoTycoon42 · Post by **SSJDinoTycoon42** » 02 Mar 2006, 22:09

Anybody else think that TLW was a great ending to the JP story? I mean it wraps things up pretty nicely.

I know it's not the ending anymore, but still...it would have been a good one.

T-rex23 · Post by **T-rex23** » 02 Mar 2006, 22:12

Yeah I agree.....TLW did pretty much give conclusion to the whole thing