Dinosaur Cove is a 2022 family adventure film about a boy who discovers dinosaur eggs and must protect them from a crazy scientist. It was written by Derrick Steele and directed by Daniel Knudsen. The movie was produced and distributed by Crystal Creek Media.
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| Directed by | Daniel Knudsen |
| Written by | Derrick Steele |
| Produced by | Mark A. Knudsen Michelle Knudsen |
| Starring | Brayden Eaton Jared Withrow Holly Houk James Pilachowski |
| Music by | Sean Anthony Kisch |
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| Distributed by | Crystal Creek Media |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editRiley Harrison is a young boy who stumbled across the unlikely discovery of dinosaur eggs near his grandfather’s oceanfront home. The eggs were laid by a Comodactylus that escaped from a secret genetics and animal cloning laboratory. A crazy scientist, who mistakenly released the dinosaur, must retrieve the specimen and the eggs that she has laid. He plans on using the animals as living targets for an exotic hunting preserve. Riley must protect the animals from the crazy scientist and look after the dinosaurs.[1]
Cast
edit- Brayden Eaton as Riley Harrison
- Jared Withrow as Wyatt Harrison
- Holly Houk as Dr. Theresa Starr
- James Pilachowski as Dr. Victor Vandersaurian
- Emily Buckner as Izzy Luther
- Addilyn Houk as Savannah Reeves
- Regan Miller as Mark Allen
- Cameron McCormick as Agent Russell
- Ray Morgis as Duke Harrison
- Daniel Knudsen as Dr. Terrance Walker
Production
editYoung social media sensation Brayden Eaton was cast in the lead role of Riley Harrison.[2] The film was directed by Daniel Knudsen who previously directed Courageous Love and ‘’SKYDOG’’.[3] Dinosaur Cove wrapped up post-production in early 2022.
Release
editA trailer for ’’Dinosaur Cove’’ was released on January 28, 2022.[4] The movie was released on June 1, 2022, after some limited theatrical and targeted promotional screenings.[5] The Dove seal of family approval was awarded to Dinosaur Cove by the Dove Foundation.[6]
References
edit- ^ Eshaan, Mani (28 June 2022). "Kids' First Reviews of Dinosaur Cove". "Kids' First". Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Timar, Jennifer (5 March 2022). "Teen Actor From Hartland Gets Major Roles in Motion Pictures". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ Sedman, Gina (20 January 2022). ""Courageous Love" Film Director, Daniel Knudsen, to Release New Movie, "Dinosaur Cove"!". The Indie Post. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ Treese, Tyler (28 January 2022). "Exclusive Dinosaur Cove Trailer for Family Adventure Film". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Dinosaur Cove". Google Play. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Dinosaur Cove Awarded the Dove Seal of Family Approval". Dove Foundation. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.