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Behind the Scenes: Jurassic Park 
John Hammond: “We’ve made living biological attractions so astounding that they’ll capture the imagination of the entire planet.” 

This is the part one of six making of (1993) “Jurassic Park” hosted by James Earl Jones with interviews with Steven Spielberg, author Michael Crichton and legendary visual effects master Stan Winston.

“Jurassic Park” is a 1993 American science fiction adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Michael Crichton. It stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Martin Ferrero, and Bob Peck. The film centers on the fictional Isla Nublar near Costa Rica in the Central American Pacific Coast, where a billionaire philanthropist and a small team of genetic scientists have created an amusement park of cloned dinosaurs.

Before Crichton’s book was even published, many studios had already begun bidding to acquire the picture rights. Spielberg, with the backing of Universal Studios, acquired the rights before publication in 1990, and Michael Crichton was hired for an additional $500,000.00 to adapt the novel for the screen. David Koepp wrote the final draft, which left out much of the novel’s exposition and violence, and made numerous changes to the characters. Filming locations were in both Hawaii and California.

“Jurassic Park” is regarded as a landmark in the use of computer-generated imagery, and received highly positive reviews from most critics. During its release, the film grossed over $900 million worldwide, becoming the most successful film released up to that time (surpassing E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and surpassed 4 years later byTitanic), and it is currently the 20th highest grossing feature film (taking inflation into account, it is the 18th-highest-grossing film in North America). It is the most financially successful film for Universal and Steven Spielberg. It won the Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing, and Best Visual Effects.

“Jurassic Park” (1993) was based on novel by Michael Crichton, screenplay written by Michael Crichton and David Koepp, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Sam Neil, Laura Dern Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Bob Peck, Martin Ferrero, BD Wong, Samuel L. Jackson, Wayne Knight, Joseph Mazzello and Ariana Richards. permalink


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Behind the Scenes: Conan the Barbarian (1982) Part 2 
Conan’s Father: “For no one - no one in this world can you trust. Not men, not women, not beasts. This you can trust.&rdquo [Points to sword]; 

This is part two of five making of (1982) “Conan the Barbarian” with in-depth interviews from James Earl Jones, Aronld Schwarzenegger, Max von Sydow, Sandahl Bergman, Gerry Lopez, producer Buzz Feitshans and writer/director John Milius. 

“Conan the Barbarian” is a 1982 fantasy film. It is based on the stories by author Robert E. Howard, a pulp fiction writer of the 1930s, about the adventures of the eponymous character in a fictional pre-historic world of dark magic and savagery. The film adaptation was written and directed by John Milius, and produced by Raffaella De Laurentiis and Buzz Feitshans. Basil Poledouris provided the music. The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, and tells the story of a young barbarian who seeks vengeance for the death of his parents. The target of his hatred is Thulsa Doom, the leader of a snake cult. 

Ideas for a film about Conan were proposed as early as 1970. A concerted effort by Edward R. Pressman and Edward Summer to produce the film started in 1975. It took them two years to obtain the film rights, after which they recruited Schwarzenegger for the lead role and Oliver Stone to draft a script. Pressman lacked capital for the endeavor, and in 1979, after having his proposals for investments rejected by the major studios, he sold the project to Raffaella’s father, Dino. Milius was appointed as director and he rewrote Stone’s script. The final screenplay integrated scenes from Howard’s stories and from films such as Kwaidan and Seven Samurai. 

Filming took place in Spain over five months, in the regions around Madrid and Almería. The sets, designed by Ron Cobb, were based on Dark Age cultures and Frank Frazetta’s paintings of Conan. Milius eschewed optical effects, preferring to realize his ideas with mechanical constructs and optical illusions. Schwarzenegger performed most of his own stunts and two types of swords, costing $10,000 each, were forged for his character. The editing process took over a year and several violent scenes were cut. 

Conan grossed more than $68 million at box-offices around the world, though the revenue fell short of the level that would qualify the film as a blockbuster. Academics and critics interpreted the film as advancing the themes of fascism or individualism, with the fascist angle featured in most of the criticisms of the film. Critics also panned Schwarzenegger’s acting and the film’s violent scenes. Despite the criticisms, Conan was popular with young male audiences, and the film brought Schwarzenegger worldwide recognition. 

“Conan the Barbarian” (1982) based on character created by Robert E. Howard, story written by Edward Summer, creenplay written by John Milius and Oliver Stone, directed by John Milius and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones, Sandahl Bergman, Ben Davidson, Gerry Lopez, Mako, William Smith and Max von Sydow. permalink


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Behind the Scenes: Conan the Barbarian (1982) 
Thulsa Doom: “Purging is at last at hand. Day of Doom is here. All that is evil, all their allies; your parents, your leaders, those who would call themselves your judges; those who have lied and corrupted the Earth, they shall all be cleansed.” 

This is part one of five making of (1982) “Conan the Barbarian” with in-depth interviews from Aronld Schwarzenegger, co-writer Olive Stone, writer/director John Milius, associated producer Edward Summer, executive producer Edward R. Pressman, producer Dino De Laurentiis and production designer Ron Cobb.

“Conan the Barbarian” is a 1982 fantasy film. It is based on the stories by author Robert E. Howard, a pulp fiction writer of the 1930s, about the adventures of the eponymous character in a fictional pre-historic world of dark magic and savagery. The film adaptation was written and directed by John Milius, and produced by Raffaella De Laurentiis and Buzz Feitshans. Basil Poledouris provided the music. The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, and tells the story of a young barbarian who seeks vengeance for the death of his parents. The target of his hatred is Thulsa Doom, the leader of a snake cult.

Ideas for a film about Conan were proposed as early as 1970. A concerted effort by Edward R. Pressman and Edward Summer to produce the film started in 1975. It took them two years to obtain the film rights, after which they recruited Schwarzenegger for the lead role and Oliver Stone to draft a script. Pressman lacked capital for the endeavor, and in 1979, after having his proposals for investments rejected by the major studios, he sold the project to Raffaella’s father, Dino. Milius was appointed as director and he rewrote Stone’s script. The final screenplay integrated scenes from Howard’s stories and from films such as Kwaidan and Seven Samurai.

Filming took place in Spain over five months, in the regions around Madrid and Almería. The sets, designed by Ron Cobb, were based on Dark Age cultures and Frank Frazetta’s paintings of Conan. Milius eschewed optical effects, preferring to realize his ideas with mechanical constructs and optical illusions. Schwarzenegger performed most of his own stunts and two types of swords, costing $10,000 each, were forged for his character. The editing process took over a year and several violent scenes were cut.

Conan grossed more than $68 million at box-offices around the world, though the revenue fell short of the level that would qualify the film as a blockbuster. Academics and critics interpreted the film as advancing the themes of fascism or individualism, with the fascist angle featured in most of the criticisms of the film. Critics also panned Schwarzenegger’s acting and the film’s violent scenes. Despite the criticisms, Conan was popular with young male audiences, and the film brought Schwarzenegger worldwide recognition. 

“Conan the Barbarian” (1982) based on character created by Robert E. Howard, story written by Edward Summer, creenplay written by John Milius and Oliver Stone, directed by John Milius and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones, Sandahl Bergman, Ben Davidson, Gerry Lopez, Mako, William Smith and Max von Sydow. permalink


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