<P> In March 1994, Crichton said there would probably be a sequel novel and sequel film, stating that he had a story idea for another novel, which would then be adapted into a film sequel . By that time, Spielberg had not committed to directing the new novel's film adaptation, as he planned to take a year off from directing . In March 1995, Crichton announced that he was nearly finished writing the novel sequel, scheduled for release later that year, although he declined to specify its title or plot . At the time of the announcement, Spielberg had signed on to produce the film adaptation, with filming to begin in summer 1996 for release in 1997 . Spielberg, who was busy with his new DreamWorks studio, had not yet decided if he would direct the film, stating, "I'd love to direct it, but I just have to see . My life is changing ." Joe Johnston, who offered to direct the sequel, later directed the next film, Jurassic Park III . </P> <P> A production team was assembled in spring 1995, as Crichton was finishing the second novel, titled The Lost World; simultaneously, Spielberg and Koepp were developing ideas for the screenplay . Crichton's novel was published in September 1995, while Spielberg was announced as director for the film adaptation in November 1995 . Production designer Rick Carter traveled to the Caribbean, New Zealand, and Central America to scout possible locations for filming . By February 1996, northern New Zealand had been chosen as a filming location rather than Kauai, Hawaii, where the previous film was shot, as the filmmakers desired to shoot the new film in a different location that would not be recognized from its predecessor . New Zealand was also chosen because it was believed to have better represented an actual dinosaur environment . Crichton had wished for the film to be shot on Kauai . </P> <P> In August 1996, it was announced that Humboldt County, California had been chosen as a filming location instead of New Zealand, where filming would have been too costly . Humboldt County was chosen because of financial incentives that would keep the film's production costs low . Other locations that had been considered were Costa Rica and Oregon . Filming locations in Humboldt County were to include the redwood forests of Eureka, California . The location was picked because research indicated dinosaurs did not inhabit tropical habitats, but forests like the ones in Eureka . </P> <P> The plot for Crichton's Lost World novel involved a second island of dinosaurs, with no reference to the canister of dinosaur DNA (the canister was later used as a plot aspect in a rejected early draft for Jurassic Park IV). After the novel was finished, Crichton was not consulted about the sequel, and it was not until he declined to approve certain merchandising rights that he received a copy of the script . Kathleen Kennedy, the film's executive producer who previously produced Jurassic Park, said, "In the same way Michael doesn't see writing as a collaboration, Steven went off and did his own movie . When Michael turned the book over to Steven, he knew his work was finished ." </P>

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