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How Thailand is related to Scarlett Johansson-Jonathan Bailey starrer Jurassic World Rebirth franchise?
How Thailand is related to Scarlett Johansson-Jonathan Bailey starrer Jurassic World Rebirth franchise?

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time13 hours ago

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How Thailand is related to Scarlett Johansson-Jonathan Bailey starrer Jurassic World Rebirth franchise?

Thailand is closely linked to the Jurassic World franchise, not only as a filming location for Jurassic World: Rebirth, but also as the site of a new, immersive Jurassic World attraction in Bangkok. read more According to reports published in Forbes, Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest instalment in the Jurassic Park franchise, opened on July 2 and has already grossed more than $318 million worldwide. From the lush landscapes of Krabi, Phang-Nga, and Trang in Jurassic World: Rebirth to real dinosaur fossils across Thailand—discover where cinema meets prehistory. _Jurassic World: Rebirth_ smashed records at the North-American box-office by minting $91.5 million in its debut. And with this, superstar Scarlett Johansson has made history. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Johansson is one of the most successful and iconic actresses across the globe. She was named as the highest-paid actress of Hollywood back in 2018 and 2019 and has featured multiple times in the Forbes Celebrity 100 List. Why Thailand? With dramatic coastlines, towering limestone peaks, and dense jungle, the filmmakers didn't need to fabricate a setting—the terrain delivered it all and such was the beauty of the film. Starting from the thick forest to the coastlines and the Fossil sites in Khon Kaen, Kalasin, and Chaiyaphum that remains over 100 million years old. No wonder after scouting various locations around the world, the crew finally decided on the gorgeous, otherworldly landscapes of Krabi in Thailand. According to a report the team was originally looking for various locations around the world. The producers considered several destinations — from the Dominican Republic and Mauritius to Panama and Costa Rica. In the end, they landed on Krabi, where director Gareth Edwards had previously filmed The Creator in 2023. To build the film's world, the crew blended Thailand's real landscapes with sets constructed in Malta, New York City, and London. Thailand is closely linked to the Jurassic World franchise A look at the places in Thailand where the scenic movie was shot: Karbi Krabi International Airport has frequent connections from Bangkok. Filming sites can be reached by car or organised tour, with many clustered within national parks or coastal zones. Travellers can step directly into the cinematic world of Jurassic World: Rebirth—no green screen required. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD According to reports, Krabi's raw beauty—towering cliffs, rainforests, waterfalls, and caves—set the stage for Jurassic World: Rebirth. But it's more than a movie set. Fossils found in Krabi's Khlong Min Formation include Jurassic amber and a sauropod vertebra, making this lush province a true link between cinematic fantasy and ancient reality. Phang-Nga – Karst Islands and Coastal Majesty Phang-Nga brought grandeur to Jurassic World: Rebirth, with limestone cliffs and emerald waters forming a natural backdrop for the film's dinosaur-inhabited island world. Trang – Remote Islands and Golden Light Trang added a quieter, more secluded tone to Jurassic World: Rebirth, with unspoilt islands evoking a lost-world paradise filled with ancient mystery. WATCH the trailer of Jurassic World Rebirth here: (With inputs from agencies)

‘Fantastic Four' Steps Toward a Solid Box Office Start
‘Fantastic Four' Steps Toward a Solid Box Office Start

Gizmodo

timea day ago

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‘Fantastic Four' Steps Toward a Solid Box Office Start

Fantastic Four: First Steps came to a theater near you this weekend, and its opening numbers are looking good. Per the Hollywood Reporter, Marvel's latest earned $218 million worldwide in its first three days. While it's slightly behind expectations and the similarly solid $220 million global opening of Superman two weeks prior, this is already more than the 2015 Fantastic movie made in its theatrical run. Of its current take, $118 million came from domestic audiences, where it outperformed initial projections. According to THR, this has been one of Marvel's best domestic openings in years. Of the three MCU movies hitting in 2025, Fantastic Four had some of the biggest momentum behind it. Not only is it the first movie starring these characters since the aforementioned 2015 film, it's distinctly different from previous MCU movies as the first to take place entirely in a separate universe. Add onto that its collective star power and glowing pre-release impressions, and it seems to have generally stuck the landing with critics and audiences alike. Meanwhile, Superman's totals increased to $502.7 million this weekend, making another $44.7 million between domestic and international markets. Jurassic World Rebirth is now at $718.4 million after making an additional $13 million in North America. Previous World movies have made a lot of money and been some of the best-grossing films of their respective years, and it looks like Rebirth will be keeping that tradition alive. Genre-wise, next weekend is free, though Paramount's been putting a lot of weight behind its Naked Gun reboot starring Liam Neeson. (Which you might've gotten a trailer or ad for ahead of Fantastic Four.) The following week on August 8 sees two family movies, albeit in different forms: on one end is the nostalgia sequel Freakier Friday, and on the opposite end is Weapons, a horror movie about missing kids. Maybe one of those can pair with Fantastic as well as Superman does? Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

‘Fantastic Four' reboot rockets to US No. 1 with US$118m debut, knocks ‘Superman' to second
‘Fantastic Four' reboot rockets to US No. 1 with US$118m debut, knocks ‘Superman' to second

Malay Mail

time2 days ago

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‘Fantastic Four' reboot rockets to US No. 1 with US$118m debut, knocks ‘Superman' to second

LOS ANGELES, July 28 — The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Disney's hotly anticipated reboot of the Marvel Comics superhero franchise, conquered the North American weekend box office, earning US$118 million and sidelining 'Superman,' industry estimates showed yesterday. Fantastic Four—starring actor-of-the-moment Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Emmy winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things) — tells the story of a team of heroes trying to save a retro-futuristic world from the evil Galactus. 'This is an outstanding opening,' said David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research. 'Fantastic Four was a modest and struggling superhero series; it just caught up with the biggest and the best.' Superman, the latest big-budget action film featuring the iconic superhero from Warner Bros. and DC Studios, slipped to second place at US$24.9 million, Exhibitor Relations said. That puts the global take of the film, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, over the US$500 million mark. Jurassic World: Rebirth—the latest installment in the blockbuster dinosaur saga—finished in third place at US$13 million. Its worldwide total stands at US$672.5 million. The Universal film, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali, takes viewers to an abandoned island research facility, where secrets—and genetically mutated dinosaurs—are lurking. F1: The Movie, the Apple and Warner Bros. flick starring Brad Pitt as a washed-up Formula One driver who gets one last shot at redemption, moved up to fourth place at US$6.2 million. Smurfs, the latest film featuring the adorable blue creatures and starring Rihanna as Smurfette, slipped to fifth place in only its second week in theaters with US$5.4 million in North American ticket sales. 'The box office is on an excellent run that started two weeks ago,' Gross said. 'These are not the good old days, but Fantastic Four and Superman are performing extremely well. Superheroes are showing some swagger, and it's good news for the industry.' Rounding out the top 10 were: Know What You Did Last Summer (US$5.1 million) How to Train Your Dragon (US$2.8 million) Eddington (US$1.7 million) Saiyaara (US$1.3 million) Oh, Hi! (US$1.1 million) — AFP

'Fantastic Four' wins battle of heroes at N. America box office
'Fantastic Four' wins battle of heroes at N. America box office

Yahoo

time2 days ago

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  • Yahoo

'Fantastic Four' wins battle of heroes at N. America box office

"The Fantastic Four: First Steps," Disney's hotly anticipated reboot of the Marvel Comics superhero franchise, conquered the North American weekend box office, earning $118 million and sidelining "Superman," industry estimates showed Sunday. "Fantastic Four" -- starring actor-of-the-moment Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Emmy winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn ("Stranger Things') -- tells the story of a team of heroes trying to save a retro-futuristic world from the evil Galactus. "This is an outstanding opening," said David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research. "'Fantastic Four' was a modest and struggling superhero series; it just caught up with the biggest and the best." "Superman," the latest big-budget action film featuring the iconic superhero from Warner Bros. and DC Studios, slipped to second place at $24.9 million, Exhibitor Relations said. That puts the global take of the film, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, over the $500 million mark. "Jurassic World: Rebirth" -- the latest installment in the blockbuster dinosaur saga -- finished in third place at $13 million. Its worldwide total stands at $672.5 million. The Universal film, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali, takes viewers to an abandoned island research facility, where secrets -- and genetically mutated dinosaurs -- are lurking. "F1: The Movie," the Apple and Warner Bros. flick starring Brad Pitt as a washed-up Formula One driver who gets one last shot at redemption, moved up to fourth place at $6.2 million. "Smurfs," the latest film featuring the adorable blue creatures and starring Rihanna as Smurfette, slipped to fifth place in only its second week in theaters with $5.4 million in North American ticket sales. "The box office is on an excellent run that started two weeks ago," Gross said. "These are not the good old days, but 'Fantastic Four' and 'Superman' are performing extremely well. Superheroes are showing some swagger, and it's good news for the industry." Rounding out the top 10 were: "I Know What You Did Last Summer" ($5.1 million) "How to Train Your Dragon" ($2.8 million) "Eddington" ($1.7 million) "Saiyaara" ($1.3 million) "Oh, Hi!" ($1.1 million) bur-sst/ksb Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

Might Surprise You: 7 Hollywood Movies That Were Filmed In Asia
Might Surprise You: 7 Hollywood Movies That Were Filmed In Asia

Yahoo

time3 days ago

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  • Yahoo

Might Surprise You: 7 Hollywood Movies That Were Filmed In Asia

Hollywood productions have increasingly utilised diverse Asian locations as settings for major films. Related: In these movies, you'll see Asia's authentic backdrops—ranging from historical temples to vibrant urban centers—with recognisable landmarks and landscapes appearing throughout. So, grab your popcorn, and see if you can spot the scenes shot in Asia! Related: 1. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) - Hello, Cambodia! 2. The Beach (2000) - Thailand's Secret Paradise (Before It Became So Famous!) Related: 3. Kong: Skull Island (2017) - Vietnam, You Lookin' Good! 4. Crazy Rich Asians (2018) - Singapore, You Slayed! 5. The Dark Knight (2008) - Hong Kong's Urban Jungle Related: 6. Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) - Krabi's Wild Stonescapes 7. Thunderbolts* (2025) - Defying Gravity More on this🇸🇬 Calling All Foodies: Your Ultimate Guide To Eating Your Way Through Singapore's Joo Chiat!retalee · July 15, 2025 From Singlish To Superstitions: Your Crash Course On Navigating Singaporean Culture Like A Proretalee · July 2, 2025 UNIQLO X PopMart's The Monsters Labubu Collection Is Set To Drop This September 2025retalee · July 11, 2025 12 Instagram-Worthy Spots In Singapore That Will Make All Your Friends Jealousretalee · June 19, 2025 Beyond Orchard Road: Hidden Gems For Unique Souvenirs And Finds In Singaporeretalee · July 4, 2025 Also in BuzzFeed: Also in BuzzFeed: Also in BuzzFeed:

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