7.086 minSeason 1 • Episode 3
LatestThe main Sunstone is about to fail, which means the end of Dinotopia. As carnivores prepare to attack the capital, Karl, David and Cyrus travel to the forbidden ruins of an ancient dinosaur temple in a desperate attempt to save everyone.
After a plane crash, two opposing half-brothers find themselves on an amazing lost island where enlightened pacifist humans and intelligent talking dinosaurs have created a utopian medieval society. But imminent disaster approaches.
Practical Effects
Genuinely impressive animatronic dinos for 2002 TV budget.
Costume
Medieval-hippie fashion that absolutely committed to the bit.
Production
Built entire fantasy world from lush illustrated books.
Creator
James Gurney
David Thewlis
Cyrus Crabb
Katie Carr
Marion Waldo
Jim Carter
Mayor Waldo
Alice Krige
Rosemary Waldo
Wentworth Miller
David Scott
Tyron Leitso
Karl Scott
Geraldine Chaplin
Oriana
Hannah Yelland
Romana Denison
Colin Salmon
Oonu
Lee Evans
Zipeau (voice)
Stuart Wilson
Frank Scott
Anna Maguire
Samantha Waldo
Terry Jones
Messenger Bird (voice)
Tasha de Vasconcelos
Tina
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Wentworth Miller filmed this right before Prison Break made him a household name—same brooding energy, zero tattoos.
Based on James Gurney's beloved illustrated books; the mini-series sparked a brief early-2000s dinomania that CGI technology wasn't quite ready for.
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