The highly anticipated 'Jurassic World' is coming out this weekend and those who need a refresher of the first film, 'Jurassic Park,' will be happy to know that a playful recap has been created: 8-Bit Jurassic Park. More of a tribute than a summary of the crucial events that transpired in the original film, this animated short combines two beloved franchises for pop culture geeks everywhere.
The 8-Bit Jurassic Park animated short was created by Cinefix. It includes "three whole minutes of pixelated Sam Neill, Laura Dern and dinosaur-based adventure," reports Hypebeast. Entertaining on a few levels, this 8-Bit Jurassic Park animated short might very well inspire a mobile game, which would be in line with marketing strategies today. After all, people need to pass the time somehow.
Dinosaur Movie Tributes
The 8-Bit Jurassic Park Short is a Much-Watch Before Jurassic World
Trend Themes
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Jurassic Park Nostalgia — There is an opportunity for businesses in entertainment and marketing to capitalize on the nostalgia for the original Jurassic Park movie with creative spinoff ideas.
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Pixelated Animation — Businesses in animation and game development can capitalize on the trend of pixelated animation videos by creating mobile games that are designed to look and feel like the 8-bit Jurassic Park tribute.
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Combining Franchises — There is an opportunity for creative businesses to generate interest and excitement by combining franchises, like in the case of 8-Bit Jurassic Park.
Industry Implications
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Entertainment — The entertainment industry can tap into the nostalgia for Jurassic Park by creating additional spinoff content like video games, TV shows, and merchandise.
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Marketing — Businesses can capitalize on the interest in pixelated animation and the popularity of the Jurassic Park franchise by incorporating the 8-Bit tribute into their marketing strategies.
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Animation and Game Development — The trend toward pixelated animation and popular franchises like Jurassic Park present an opportunity for businesses in animation and game development to create innovative products and content.