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Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
JURASSIC WORLD: THE EXPERIENCE, A NEW IMMERSIVE WALK-THROUGH EVENT OPENS IN CLOUD FOREST AT GARDENS BY THE BAY
SINGAPORE, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jurassic World: The Experience has officially opened within the breathtaking, misty landscapes of Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay to explorers who have been eagerly awaiting their first opportunity to step foot inside Jurassic World and get closer to life-sized dinosaurs than ever before. Set in front of the iconic cascading waterfall in Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay, the official opening ceremony was attended by Guest-of-Honour Mr. Heng Swee Keat and hosted by NEON and Gardens by the Bay, with support from Universal Destinations & Experiences. The exhibition engages audiences of all ages in settings inspired by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's Jurassic World franchise and is produced by NEON in conjunction with Universal Live Entertainment, Animax Designs – the creators of the lifelike animatronic dinosaurs, and Gardens by the Bay, the perfect setting to transport visitors hundreds of millions of years back in time to a period when dinosaurs dominated. We are thrilled to bring Jurassic World: The Experience to life through a perfect fusion of storytelling, technology, and nature right here in the heart of Gardens by the Bay," said Mr. Ron Tan, Group CEO of NEON. "This immersive experience marks another milestone in NEON's mission to redefine how stories are told, reflecting our ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of experiential entertainment, while co-creating world-class attractions with partners who share our vision. Together with Universal Live Entertainment and Gardens by the Bay, we invite audiences to step into a realm where imagination and science converge, to experience the wonder of dinosaurs like never before." Mr. Felix Loh, CEO of Gardens by the Bay said, "Gardens by the Bay leverages nature as a canvas to create refreshing, new experiences to engage a broad spectrum of people. For Jurassic World: The Experience, Cloud Forest has been transformed into a landscape that transports visitors back millions of years, where life-sized dinosaurs roam a dense and misty forest. The incredible level of immersion aside, an educational journey is also woven into the adventure, where visitors of all ages can learn more about the prehistoric plant life that continues to shape our world even today." "We are excited to give our global fanbase yet another way to be immersed in Jurassic World: The Experience through our unique style of storytelling," said Gerald Raines, Senior Vice President, Location-Based Experiences, Universal Destinations & Experiences. "By placing the adventure within the living landscape of the Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay, this experience goes beyond a traditional exhibition." Visitors can see the dinosaurs up close as they make their way through Cloud Forest, which has been transformed into a lush, prehistoric wonderland filled with plants and ecosystems from the Jurassic period. Within this landscape, across various experiential zones, and across major botanical touchpoints, visitors will encounter opportunities to: Jurassic World: The Experience will take place in Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay from 29 May 2025, for a limited time. Operating hours are Monday - Sunday: 9:00-21:00(Last admission: 20:00). Admission tickets to Jurassic World: The Experience start from $22 for Singapore residents, $32 for non-residents, and are available for sale to the public at Use hashtags #JWExperience and #DinosInSingapore to join the conversation NEON is a global leader in creating and producing experiential entertainment. NEON enjoys worldwide partnerships with The Walt Disney Company and Marvel Entertainment for Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N., 20th Century Studios for AVATAR: The Experience, Hasbro for Transformers: The Experience, NBCUniversal for Jurassic World: The Exhibition, and Jurassic World: The Experience. NEON also has a partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Themed Entertainment for Harry Potter: Visions of Magic, currently open in Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. Additionally, a brand new, DC experience is slated to debut in 2026. The Company also partners with the governments of Egypt and Peru for their original artefact IP experiences, Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs and Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru, respectively, plus authentic artefact tours Pompeii: The Exhibition, and Mummies of the World: The Exhibition. The Group's IP experiences are powered by ANIMAX, a fully owned subsidiary and a world-class creative animatronics powerhouse that specialises in research and development, engineering and entertainment robotics, with state-of-the-art facilities located in Nashville, US, Wuxi, China and the Middle East. NEON's global partnerships have enabled the Group to bring compelling experiences that leave lasting memories to millions of visitors in more than 80 cities to date globally. For more information, please visit Universal Destinations & Experiences, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal, offers guests around the globe the world's most innovative, thrilling, and popular entertainment experiences. Our portfolio is comprised of world-class theme parks featuring the industry's most thrilling and technologically advanced attractions, exceptional hotel and resort properties, and unique merchandise, games, culinary, virtual, and live entertainment experiences. All are designed to create immersive, memorable, and emotionally fulfilling moments for people of all ages looking to take their accommodations and entertainment to new heights. For more information, visit From Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, Jurassic World immerses audiences of all ages in a new era of wonder and thrills where dinosaurs and humankind must learn to coexist. Jurassic World is more than a film franchise. At every turn, this $6 billion film series delivers a larger-than-life destination for exploration, discovery, and epic adventure. Dinosaurs live again and they live in Jurassic World. About Gardens by the Bay An integral part of Singapore's "City in Nature" vision, Gardens by the Bay is a national garden and premier horticultural attraction that showcases the best of garden and floral artistry for all to enjoy. Spanning 101 hectares in the heart of Singapore's downtown Marina Bay, it comprises three waterfront gardens – Bay South, Bay East, and Bay Central. Bay South, the largest at 54 hectares, officially opened on 29 June 2012. Guided by the vision to be a world of gardens for all to own, enjoy and cherish, the Gardens' extensive plant collection, ever-changing floral displays, and myriad of engaging programmes have captured the imagination of many, while its Gift of Gardens community initiative, with Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore as Patron, reaches out to people from all walks of life. Since opening, Gardens by the Bay has welcomed more than 100 million visitors and garnered numerous international accolades including the eighth top attraction in the world in Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best 2024, Outstanding Achievement in Sustainability at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2024, Best Theme Attraction at TTG Travel Awards 2022 and 2023, and Best Attraction Experience at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2019. The Gardens continues to refresh and refine its offerings, to be a place that everyone can enjoy – a garden where wonder blooms.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
JURASSIC WORLD: THE EXPERIENCE, A NEW IMMERSIVE WALK-THROUGH EVENT OPENS IN CLOUD FOREST AT GARDENS BY THE BAY
SINGAPORE, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jurassic World: The Experience has officially opened within the breathtaking, misty landscapes of Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay to explorers who have been eagerly awaiting their first opportunity to step foot inside Jurassic World and get closer to life-sized dinosaurs than ever before. Set in front of the iconic cascading waterfall in Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay, the official opening ceremony was attended by Guest-of-Honour Mr. Heng Swee Keat and hosted by NEON and Gardens by the Bay, with support from Universal Destinations & Experiences. The exhibition engages audiences of all ages in settings inspired by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's Jurassic World franchise and is produced by NEON in conjunction with Universal Live Entertainment, Animax Designs – the creators of the lifelike animatronic dinosaurs, and Gardens by the Bay, the perfect setting to transport visitors hundreds of millions of years back in time to a period when dinosaurs dominated. We are thrilled to bring Jurassic World: The Experience to life through a perfect fusion of storytelling, technology, and nature right here in the heart of Gardens by the Bay," said Mr. Ron Tan, Group CEO of NEON. "This immersive experience marks another milestone in NEON's mission to redefine how stories are told, reflecting our ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of experiential entertainment, while co-creating world-class attractions with partners who share our vision. Together with Universal Live Entertainment and Gardens by the Bay, we invite audiences to step into a realm where imagination and science converge, to experience the wonder of dinosaurs like never before." Mr. Felix Loh, CEO of Gardens by the Bay said, "Gardens by the Bay leverages nature as a canvas to create refreshing, new experiences to engage a broad spectrum of people. For Jurassic World: The Experience, Cloud Forest has been transformed into a landscape that transports visitors back millions of years, where life-sized dinosaurs roam a dense and misty forest. The incredible level of immersion aside, an educational journey is also woven into the adventure, where visitors of all ages can learn more about the prehistoric plant life that continues to shape our world even today." "We are excited to give our global fanbase yet another way to be immersed in Jurassic World: The Experience through our unique style of storytelling," said Gerald Raines, Senior Vice President, Location-Based Experiences, Universal Destinations & Experiences. "By placing the adventure within the living landscape of the Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay, this experience goes beyond a traditional exhibition." Visitors can see the dinosaurs up close as they make their way through Cloud Forest, which has been transformed into a lush, prehistoric wonderland filled with plants and ecosystems from the Jurassic period. Within this landscape, across various experiential zones, and across major botanical touchpoints, visitors will encounter opportunities to: Seize the rare opportunity to engage with the intelligent and fiercely loyal Velociraptor - Blue, whose piercing gaze is both captivating and chilling. Bond with the adorable dinosaur babies of Jurassic World, where you'll experience firsthand the unique connection between humans and these ancient creatures. Stroll through the Evolution Walk, where you can venture back to a time before the age of dinosaurs, to learn about ancient plant species that existed long before the emergence of those that bear flowers. Evolution Walk features reconstructions of ancient plants that have become extinct, in an eye-opening showcase of how plants have evolved. Marvel at delicate eggs and newborn dinosaurs inside the incubators. And for a truly unforgettable moment, witness nature's own creation in action at the Pteranodon Nest. Feel the texture of prehistoric dinosaur skin, breathe in the earthy scent of ancient forests, extract DNA from fossilized amber. Come face-to-face with a ferocious, animatronic T-rex, then make your way to safety by slipping through a shattered fence, underneath her massive jaws. Witness nature's time capsule and see how something as simple as tree sap became the treasure troves of DNA that made Jurassic World possible. Jurassic World: The Experience will take place in Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay from 29 May 2025, for a limited time. Operating hours are Monday - Sunday: 9:00-21:00(Last admission: 20:00). Admission tickets to Jurassic World: The Experience start from $22 for Singapore residents, $32 for non-residents, and are available for sale to the public at For more information please visit: Follow Jurassic World: The Experience Use hashtags #JWExperience and #DinosInSingapore to join the conversation PRESS KIT About NEON NEON is a global leader in creating and producing experiential entertainment. NEON enjoys worldwide partnerships with The Walt Disney Company and Marvel Entertainment for Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N., 20th Century Studios for AVATAR: The Experience, Hasbro for Transformers: The Experience, NBCUniversal for Jurassic World: The Exhibition, and Jurassic World: The Experience. NEON also has a partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Themed Entertainment for Harry Potter: Visions of Magic, currently open in Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. Additionally, a brand new, DC experience is slated to debut in 2026. The Company also partners with the governments of Egypt and Peru for their original artefact IP experiences, Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs and Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru, respectively, plus authentic artefact tours Pompeii: The Exhibition, and Mummies of the World: The Exhibition. The Group's IP experiences are powered by ANIMAX, a fully owned subsidiary and a world-class creative animatronics powerhouse that specialises in research and development, engineering and entertainment robotics, with state-of-the-art facilities located in Nashville, US, Wuxi, China and the Middle East. NEON's global partnerships have enabled the Group to bring compelling experiences that leave lasting memories to millions of visitors in more than 80 cities to date globally. For more information, please visit About Universal Destinations & Experiences Universal Destinations & Experiences, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal, offers guests around the globe the world's most innovative, thrilling, and popular entertainment experiences. Our portfolio is comprised of world-class theme parks featuring the industry's most thrilling and technologically advanced attractions, exceptional hotel and resort properties, and unique merchandise, games, culinary, virtual, and live entertainment experiences. All are designed to create immersive, memorable, and emotionally fulfilling moments for people of all ages looking to take their accommodations and entertainment to new heights. For more information, visit About the JURASSIC WORLD Franchise From Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, Jurassic World immerses audiences of all ages in a new era of wonder and thrills where dinosaurs and humankind must learn to coexist. Jurassic World is more than a film franchise. At every turn, this $6 billion film series delivers a larger-than-life destination for exploration, discovery, and epic adventure. Dinosaurs live again and they live in Jurassic World. About Gardens by the Bay An integral part of Singapore's "City in Nature" vision, Gardens by the Bay is a national garden and premier horticultural attraction that showcases the best of garden and floral artistry for all to enjoy. Spanning 101 hectares in the heart of Singapore's downtown Marina Bay, it comprises three waterfront gardens – Bay South, Bay East, and Bay Central. Bay South, the largest at 54 hectares, officially opened on 29 June 2012. Guided by the vision to be a world of gardens for all to own, enjoy and cherish, the Gardens' extensive plant collection, ever-changing floral displays, and myriad of engaging programmes have captured the imagination of many, while its Gift of Gardens community initiative, with Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore as Patron, reaches out to people from all walks of life. Since opening, Gardens by the Bay has welcomed more than 100 million visitors and garnered numerous international accolades including the eighth top attraction in the world in Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best 2024, Outstanding Achievement in Sustainability at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2024, Best Theme Attraction at TTG Travel Awards 2022 and 2023, and Best Attraction Experience at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2019. The Gardens continues to refresh and refine its offerings, to be a place that everyone can enjoy – a garden where wonder blooms. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE NEON Global Sign in to access your portfolio
The Star
5 days ago
- Science
- The Star
Study says new Jurassic bird fossil is 'missing link'
BEIJING: A groundbreaking fossil discovery in Zhenghe county, Fujian province, has reshaped our understanding of avian origins. Scientists identified Baminornis zhenghensis, a 150-million-year-old bird species from the late Middle Jurassic, as the oldest unambiguous Jurassic bird fossil ever found. Published in Nature earlier this year, the study by a joint team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Fujian Institute of Geological Survey reveals this species as a pivotal "missing link" in bird evolution. The fossil, unearthed in Zhenghe's swampy deposits in November 2023, showcases a pygostyle — a fused tailbone central to modern birds' flight mechanics. This feature shifts a bird's center of gravity, enabling precise aerial control. Previously, such advanced traits were believed to have emerged much later. Unlike Archaeopteryx, a feathered dinosaur with a reptilian tail, Baminornis bridges the anatomical gap between dinosaurs and true birds. The Zhenghe Fauna, a lush Jurassic wetland ecosystem teeming with diverse life, offers unprecedented insights into post-dinosaur evolution. "This discovery rewrites textbooks, showing birds' dinosaurian roots and their leap from land to sky," said CAS academician Xu Xing. Researchers continue exploring Zhenghe's fossil beds, hinting that even older avian ancestors may await discovery. As science peels back layers of time, one truth remains: evolution's story is ever-unfolding. - China Daily/ANN
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dinosaurs crash land into Bishop Museum this weekend
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Something is stalking the grounds of Bishop Museum as a new exhibit prepares to make its debut. WakeUp2Day's Chris Latronic went live at 'Expedition Dinosaur: Into the Deep' to learn more about the prehistoric experience. Explore the prehistoric past in Big Island's new exhibit For the first time on Oahu, guests get up close and personal with oceanic and aquatic reptiles from the Jurassic period, including favorites such as the T Rex and Stegosaurus. According to Bishop Museum's Vice President of Public Programs, Brandon Bunag, there are many new, exciting and interactive exhibits available to experience this can become scientists with a new exhibit that features an interactive fossil scanner. Just grab a fossil and scan it through the high-tech scanner to learn all about it. This exhibit also features many life-sized fossils of prehistoric dinosaurs from the ocean, showcasing some creatures that may have once lived in our oceans. Looking to travel back in time? Visit the time machine, a 13-minute show that will take you back to experience the many different periods of dinosaurs, like the Prehistoric and Jurassic eras. Visitors can also come face-to-face with an actual dinosaur. Meet Moʻonui, a juvenile T Rex, every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Check out more news from around Hawaii Schools can start booking field trips for next school year now, and the exhibit opens to the public on Saturday, May 24, at 9 a.m. For more information, visit the Bishop Museum's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Economic Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Jurassic World: Rebirth second trailer brings the fear back, and that's the point
Back to Jurassic's horror roots High budget, gritty style Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The dinosaurs are back, and they're more terrifying than ever. The second trailer for Jurassic World: Rebirth , directed by Gareth Edwards, offers a chilling shift in tone that brings the franchise closer to its horror roots. With a stripped-down visual style and minimal dialogue, the film trades high-tech spectacle for primal in a world where dinosaurs have entirely overrun human spaces, the trailer features dark jungles, ruined facilities, rafting, and close encounters with three new, massive species. Unlike previous entries, there's no focus on legacy characters or sleek science labs; this is a survival story where humans are no longer in tonal shift aligns with what many critics have long observed: the original Jurassic Park was, at its core, a monster movie. As pointed out by filmmakers and analysts, Spielberg's 1993 classic was a horror film in disguise, using tension and suspense rather than constant action. Rebirth seems to embrace that idea more openly than any sequel to of showing dinosaurs as controllable or even majestic, the trailer leans into their unpredictability. They lurk in the dark, attack without warning, and dominate every frame. There's a strong survival-horror vibe, with characters hiding, running, and rarely fighting the stripped-down feel, Jurassic World : Rebirth is a major production. Universal reportedly backs it with a $200–250 million budget. But rather than pouring it all into CGI and massive set pieces, the money appears to be focused on immersive practical effects, detailed sound design, and on-location filming. This suggests a blockbuster that aims for intensity over reactions to the trailer have been positive, especially from longtime fans who felt the franchise had drifted too far into formulaic action. With Gareth Edwards at the helm, known for blending scale with grit, there's cautious optimism that Rebirth could be both a creative and commercial World: Rebirth is slated for release on July 2, 2026. With this second trailer, Universal is clearly going back to basics, reminding audiences that dinosaurs were always meant to be feared, not just watched.
