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  • Scarlett Johansson to Bring Star Power to Jurassic World Movie

    Scarlett Johansson to Bring Star Power to Jurassic World Movie

    Actress Scarlett Johansson is going to be ready to join the new Jurassic World movie, it has created lively discussions in every media about her role. The movie is still in its early stages, and Scarlett has other projects lined up as well. But how will this star adapt to the different genres of Jurassic World?

    Scarlett Johansson

    Many actors struggle to find their position in Hollywood, but Scarlett quickly made her mark. Hollywood welcomed her with open arms in 2003, and she impressed the world with her acting.

    Since 2003, Scarlett Johansson has delivered awesome performances for 21 years. She has won the hearts of audiences and become one of the most popular actresses on the big screen. Her beauty has crossed Hollywood’s borders, captivating viewers worldwide.

    Scarlett has played a pivotal role in leading this generation in cinema. Initially known for her shy glances and smiles, her characters have evolved to showcase a fighting spirit. At 39, Scarlett has often been named among the most influential people in the film industry. She has long passed other female stars in terms of pay scale.

    In Jurassic World, Scarlett is ready to prove her talent once again. Filming will soon begin in Thailand. The movie’s story will revolve around the Apollo XI lunar mission, and Scarlett is expected to appear in the next installment of the Jurassic series as well.

    She confirmed her involvement during the promotion of a new movie, the title of which is yet to be decided. Scarlett mentioned that she had always wanted to be part of the Jurassic World franchise. Some scenes will be filmed in studios in Malta and the United States studios.

  • Jurassic Extinction: Cautionary Tale for Ocean Preservation

    Jurassic Extinction: Cautionary Tale for Ocean Preservation

    As the world grapples with the consequences of climate change, researchers have uncovered a significant clue in Italian limestone that helps explain a mass extinction of marine life millions of years ago during the Jurassic Period. This discovery may offer valuable insights into the impact of oxygen depletion and climate change on today’s oceans.

    Jurassic Extinction

    Michael A. Kipp, an assistant professor of earth and climate science at Duke University, co-authored a study measuring oxygen loss in oceans leading to marine species extinction 183 million years ago. “This event, and events like it, are the best analogs we have in Earth’s past for what is to come in the next decades and centuries,” he said.

    During the Jurassic Period, extensive volcanic activity in what is now South Africa released approximately 20,500 gigatons of carbon dioxide (CO2) over 500,000 years, heating the oceans and causing significant oxygen depletion. The result was a mass extinction of Jurassic marine species due to suffocation from the lack of oxygen.

    “It’s an analog, but not a perfect one, to predict what will happen to future oxygen loss in oceans from human-made carbon emissions, and the impact that loss will have on marine ecosystems and biodiversity,” said co-author Mariano Remirez, an assistant research professor at George Mason University.

    By examining limestone sediment that carries chemicals dating back to the time of the volcanic activity, researchers were able to estimate changes in ancient ocean oxygen levels. At one point, oxygen was completely depleted in up to 8% of the ancient global seafloor, an area roughly three times the size of the United States.

    Since the Industrial Revolution, human activity has released CO2 emissions equivalent to 12% of what was released during the Jurassic volcanism. However, Kipp notes that today’s rapid rate of atmospheric CO2 release is unprecedented, making it difficult to predict when another mass extinction might occur or its severity.

    “We just don’t have anything this severe,” Kipp said. “We go to the most rapid CO2-emitting events we can in history, and they’re still not rapid enough to be a perfect comparison to what we’re going through today. We’re perturbing the system faster than ever before.”

    “We have at least quantified the marine oxygen loss during this event, which will help constrain our predictions of what will happen in the future,” he concluded.

  • Universal’s Next Jurassic World Film Eyes Scarlett Johansson for Lead Role

    Universal’s Next Jurassic World Film Eyes Scarlett Johansson for Lead Role

    Scarlett Johansson is reportedly in discussions to headline the cast of Universal’s upcoming Jurassic World movie which is slated for release on July 2, 2025. The new installment in the popular franchise is swiftly moving forward under the direction of Gareth Edwards with a screenplay penned by David Koepp. He is known for his work on the original Jurassic Park film. Gareth Edwards took over directing duties after David Leitch’s brief attachment to the project.

    Scarlett Johansson

    For Scarlett Johansson, this potential role marks a return to the world of blockbuster franchises, following her portrayal of Black Widow in various Marvel Studios productions, including the Avengers series. Despite her success in the superhero realm, Johansson has seamlessly transitioned into diverse projects, earning critical acclaim and two Oscar nominations for her roles in Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit.

    She is set to lend her voice to the animated feature Transformers One and star alongside Channing Tatum in a high-profile Apple film slated for release this year. The new Jurassic World movie continues the legacy of the 30-year-old franchise, which originated with Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park in 1993, based on Michael Crichton’s novel. The franchise has since seen several sequels, including Spielberg’s The Lost World (1997) and Joe Johnston’s Jurassic Park III (2001).

    Universal successfully revived the series with Jurassic World in 2015, which grossed a staggering $1.67 billion worldwide. Subsequent sequels, including Fallen Kingdom in 2018 and Dominion in 2022, continued the success of the franchise, with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard leading the cast under the direction of filmmaker Colin Trevorrow.