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By 2011, the Planet of the Apes series had already been around for over 40 years, but Rise of the Planet of the Apes completely revolutionized the franchise. The first Planet of the Apes movie was released in 1968 and mesmerized audiences all over the world. The ending of Planet of the Apes is still regarded as one of the best twists in movie history. After the success of the 1968 original, four more Planet of the Apes movies were made before the franchise was eventually rebooted in 2001.

The 2001 Planet of the Apes reboot was not received well by critics or audiences, and led to the franchise being deemed as dead once again for 10 years. Therefore, 2011's Rise of the Planet of the Apes had a lot of factors working against it. However, Rise's emotional story about Caesar quickly won over both critics and audiences, and has led to several more successful Planet of the Apes movies.

Few Hollywood duos are as iconic as Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Cameron. The two have had quite the journey together; creating some of the biggest movies in their careers over the course of a decade. Starting in 1984, they made one of the most iconic action films of all time, The Terminator.

Arnold Schwarzenegger as Terminator in the film series The Terminator | Credit: Carolco Pictures

Soon after, they made the much-anticipated 1991 sequel to the film Terminator 2: Judgment Day. In 1994, they collaborated once more in their cult-classic film, True Lies. With how much success they have seen together, one cannot help but wonder if they could have done more work together.

However, it would seem that they almost got the opportunity to collaborate again in one of Hollywood’s most iconic franchises, Planet of the Apes.

Arnold Schwarzenegger to the Rescue

The 80’s and 90’s were the peak of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s career.

Tim Burton rose during a very peculiar time in popular culture. The terse, depressive adult dramas of the 1970s had given way to the ultra-slick, spectacle-heavy blockbusters of the 1980s as a new generation of adventure films entered the marketplace, helmed by precocious filmmakers who spent their youths in actual film schools. At the same time, the financial and cultural conservatism of the Reagan administration had amplified the voices of rebellious punkers and enterprising artistic weirdos who wanted nothing to do with the commercial world. The odd circumstances -- an increase of money paired with a general antiestablishment malaise -- were just right for anti-mainstream freaks to break into the public eye.

All of a sudden, filmmakers like David Lynch, Tobe Hooper, and Paul Verhoeven could make big hits, and Tim Burton could be embraced by the public at large. Burton, in particular, could not have risen to fame in any other epoch.

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When Wes Ball's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes went into production, fans were curious about how it would connect to the previous trilogy. That narrative told the story of Caesar, an ape experiment who was part of the human mission to cure Alzheimer's. Instead, the project led to the Simian Flu outbreak, with humanity being rendered primitive, and apes taking over the world due to their heightened intelligence.

Sadly, Caesar died after showing compassion in 2017's War for the Planet of the Apes. It led to many fans asking how the new movie would pick up...

Long before the Planet of the Apes reboot series, and even before Tim Burton's controversial 2001 remake, there was a time when director Oliver Stone was going to direct Planet of the Apes - and it was weird. Oliver Stone is an American director who has led movies such as Platoon, JFK, and Born on the Fourth of July. Stone has enjoyed a very long and industrious career both as a director and an executive producer. Thus, it isn't entirely a surprise that Stone was chosen for the Planet of the Apes franchise, despite his strange concept.

During the 1980s and 1990s, Fox was eager to revive the Planet of the Apes franchise. For context, the original Planet of the Apes movies ended with Battle for the Planet of the Apes in 1973. In this way, Fox went through a number of different directors and screenwriters searching for the perfect reboot of the popular sci-fi franchise.

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The modern Planet of the Apes franchise has been ongoing since 2011, but it's a prequel to the original 1968 movie. Having promised to show the world of the apes long before they took control of the world, it follows the chimpanzee messiah Caesar from his origin through to his domination of both the apes and mankind. Along the way, it has offered crucial insight into his relationship with man and ape alike, as he launches rebellions, battles illnesses, and fights to ensure freedom and prosperity for his people.

Yet, while the Caesar trilogy that began with Rise of the Planet of the Apes was intended to serve as a prequel,...

The modern Planet of the Apes movies differentiate themselves from the originals by using groundbreaking CGI technology for realistic portrayals of apes. The new era of Planet of the Apes films has pushed the boundaries of visual effects in Hollywood, creating stunningly realistic ape characters. Rise of the Planet of the Apes successfully revitalized the franchise through its innovative use of CGI technology and outstanding performances.

To some, the new Planet of the Apes movies may seem like an unnecessary revival, yet there is one key difference between the old franchise and the new that makes the modern movies completely worth the trouble. As far as films go, the Planet of the Apes is one of the longest-running movie franchises. Based on a French novel published in 1963, Planet of the Apes' on-screen legacy begins in 1968 and goes up until the present day. Though a movie series that has gone on...

The Planet of the Apes franchise consists of four different continuities, including the original pentalogy, a 2001 remake, a reboot trilogy, and the 2024 film. The original timeline features a complex story where apes rule and humans are slaves, ending with a reveal that the planet is actually a post-apocalyptic Earth. The Caesar timeline begins with the escape of characters from Earth to the past, leading to an alternate history with Caesar leading an ape uprising for equality.

The complete Planet of the Apes timeline is actually made up of four separate continuities established over the course of the entire franchise. To date, the Planet of the Apes movie franchise spans over 55 years and includes the original pentalogy, a 2001 remake directed by Tim Burton, a reboot trilogy starring Andy Serkis as Caesar, and the 2024 film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Pierre Boulle's 1963 novel La Plante des Singes served as...

I love me some damn dirty apes, and I’m not alone. Ever since the first Planet of the Apes movie in 1968, it’s been one of Hollywood’s most consistent (on a quality level) franchises. Think about it. Has there ever really been a lousy Planet of the Apes movie? Not really. Yet, it’s often unheralded when we talk about the great franchises. So, let’s look at the series as a whole, with this Planet of the Apes movies ranked list (from worst to best). And don’t worry – you’ll get to have your say tomorrow with a poll I’ll be publishing, so check back for that.

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Tim Burton’s remake of the original 1968 classic is a mixed bag. Mark Wahlberg was a little too green at this point in his career to make a captivating action hero, with him paling...

The latest simian saga in the Planet of the Apes film franchise is set to ride onto Hulu next month.

“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” from director Wes Ball, will hit Hulu in the U.S. on Aug. 2. The fourth chapter in the “Apes” reboot franchise from 20th Century Studios is set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign.

In the movie, apes are living harmoniously as the dominant species — and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape named Noa undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. The cast of “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” includes Owen Teague, Kevin Durand, Freya Allen, William H. Macy and Peter Macon.

20th Century Studios’ successful reboot of The Planet of the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, is streaming on Hulu on Aug. 2. That’s a great 85-day window since the movie opened in theaters to a notable $58.4M and current running domestic box office of $170.6M U.S./Canada, and $396.3M worldwide.

The Wes Ball directed installment, which takes place several hundred years after the Matt Reeves directed movies, opened to more than Rise of the Planet of the Apes ($54.8M) and War for the Planet of the Apes ($56.2M) and outstripped the latter stateside which ended its run at $146.8M.

Planet of the Apes fans can get all their ape on Hulu now with the entire franchise including Planet of the Apes (1968), Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), Escape From the Planet of the Apes (1971), Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972), Battle for the Planet of the Apes...

20th Century Studios gave the Maze Runner trilogy director Wes Ball’s addition to the Planet of the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (read our review Here), a digital release earlier this month, and the 4K Uhd, Blu-ray, and DVD release is scheduled for August 27th – but before we get there, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will begin streaming on the Hulu service as of August 2nd! All nine prior films in the series are also streaming on Hulu, so fans will have the chance to binge-watch the entire Planet of the Apes franchise there!

The story of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is set many years after the conclusion of War for the Planet of the Apes. Many apes societies have grown from when the Moses-like Caesar brought his people to an oasis, while humans have been reduced to a feral-like existence.

The fate of the world is at stake when the stunning new entry into the Planet of the Apes franchise makes its streaming debut on Hulu on August 2.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and has thrilled audiences worldwide, becoming one of the biggest global box office successes of the year and marking the beginning of a new era for the epic Planet of the Apes franchise.

Read out review: https://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/2024/05/kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-review/

Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise with this action-adventure spectacle from 20th Century Studios. Set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, apes are living harmoniously as the dominant species — and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question...

Battle for the Planet of the Apes is the lowest-grossing film in the franchise, making just $8 million. Rise of the Planet of the Apes rebooted the franchise successfully, exceeding box office expectations and leading to a profitable sequel. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes stands out as the most profitable installment in the franchise, earning $710 million worldwide.

Following the release of the original film in 1968, Planet of the Apes has become one of the highest-grossing franchises of all time. The first film starring Charlton Heston is a science-fiction classic and led to four sequels releasing in the 1970s Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, and Battle for the Planet of the Apes. In 2001, a remake of the original, starring Mark Wahlberg and directed by Tim Burton, was released.

Much of the franchise's greatest box office...

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes raised the bar for the franchise with a complex narrative and character development. The sequels, War and Kingdom, continued to elevate the franchise with intense, gut-wrenching stories. A Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes sequel could be the "Dawn" of a new trilogy, building on themes and characters.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes came out 10 years ago in July 2014, and it has been my favorite Planet of the Apes movie ever since. There have been 10 Planet of the Apes movies since the inception of the franchise in 1968, not to mention all the comic books and other expanded universe materials. While not every Planet of the Apes film is set in the same continuity, the series is widely considered one of the best sci-fi franchises of all time. 2024 marked the beginning of a new chapter in the saga following the prequel trilogy.

Disney and 20th Century Studios plan for a new Planet of the Apes trilogy, breaking a 51-year franchise record. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' success hints at a promising future for the series, with a $240 million worldwide earning. The goal is to expand the modern Planet of the Apes saga to nine movies, surpassing the original franchise's length.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Planet of the Apes is envisioned as the start of a new Planet of the Apes trilogy, and these plans will help the franchise break a 51-year-old record. The original sci-fi series that began in 1968 made a major return in 2011 with the launch of a reboot starring Andy Serkis. The success of these movies allowed the franchise to continue moving further down the Planet of the Apes timeline, with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' ending teasing what the future holds for apes and humans.

Planet Of The Apes Reboot Franchise Ranked As Per Budget(Photo Credit –IMDb)

The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has been released in theatres and is doing well. The film is being praised for its spectacular visuals, and it involves many actors using motion captures to play the Apes on screen like in the previous films. It is no surprise that it takes quite a few million to create such a cinematic experience on screen. Today, we have brought you a budget comparison of the Planet of the Apes reboot movies. Keep scrolling for more.

The original movie, Planet of the Apes, was released in 1968 which was followed by the sequels Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972), and Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973). In addition to the movies, there were TV series as well.

Human characters in the Planet of the Apes reboot trilogy never returned, making Mae's potential return a game-changer for the franchise. Mae represents humanity's struggle to reclaim dominance, offering a new perspective on the conflict between humans and apes. The sequel to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes should explore the uneasy truce between Noa and Mae, highlighting the ongoing struggle for power.

One key character from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will ensure that the franchise finally breaks a casting trend that has existed throughout the entirety of the reboot trilogy. Beginning with Rise of the Planet of the Apes in 2011, the modern Planet of the Apes prequel movies have explored how the world depicted in Planet of the Apes (1968) came to be, focusing on the messianic first intelligent ape, Caesar. Through revolutionary motion-capture technology, Andy Serkis brought Caesar to life for each of the...

The latest installment of the long-running Planet of the Apes franchise was released last Friday to an opening weekend of $131.2 million at the worldwide box office. The film is the first in a new trilogy following the Cesar trilogy from 2011 – 2017. This also marks the first film released under Disney due to the 2019 merger with 20th-century Fox.

The film leaves things open-ended for another sequel, this time following the character of Noa, which makes you think how much longer this rebooted franchise can last. Now, we have an idea as to how long the creative team wants it to go.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, the husband-and-wife writing duo behind Rise and Dawn and the producers of War and Kingdom, revealed their plans for the series’ future.

Silver began by saying: “When you first came up with this idea, the Apes franchise way back,...

An official Planet of the Apes RPG will be available for pre-order soon with exclusive items that won't be in general retailers. The game is created by franchise veterans, led by experienced writer Andrew E.C. Gaska, with rich lore and adventure. RPG includes a Core Rulebook, Sourcebook, Campaign Adventure Box, and a Miniatures Set, offering immersive gameplay.

An official Planet of the Apes role-playing game has been revealed, along with plenty of pre-order incentives. While the franchise has returned to cinemas with the latest in the rebooted saga, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Magnetic Press' game pulls inspiration from the original five films in the franchise instead from the 1968 classic, Planet of the Apes through to 1973's Battle for the Planet of the Apes, with new lore and adventures added to the original storyline.

As per Magnetic Press' announcement of the game, Planet of the Apes: The Role-Playing...

This story contains Spoilers for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes continues the legacy post-Caesar, focusing on Noa's journey and the evolving relationship between humans and apes. The film explores themes of trust, legacy, and hidden truths while showcasing the struggle for survival and power in a post-apocalyptic world. Despite Caesar's absence, the franchise is set to continue with the potential for a new trilogy, hinting at more stories and characters to come.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the fourth installment of the rebooted franchise, which was initially released in 2011. Complete with a star-studded cast and a wealth of high-end special effects, it's clear that the newest entry in the series knows how to captivate audiences and transport them to another world entirely. Fans are greeted with a new set of apes as well as a new collection of obstacles,...

Arnold Schwarzenegger was the king of action movies in the '80s and '90s thanks to Terminator, Predator, Total Recall, and True Lies. During the '90s, he also found himself attached to one of the most popular film franchises ever created: Planet of the Apes. Before Tim Burton made a reboot in 2001 with Mark Wahlberg, Schwarzenegger was ready to lead the Planet of the Apes franchise out of the doldrums, which hadn't seen a new entry since 1973's Battle for the Planet of the Apes. Hollywood hasn't lost interest in the ape movies, with the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes climbing its way into theaters now.

[Editor’s note: Spoilers for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” below.]

Wes Ball had two things going for him in directing “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”: His love of the original franchise, which he first watched on TV as a kid in the ’80s, and his admiration for “Avatar,” whose virtual production and performance capture prowess he leveraged with the help of Wētā FX.

“Something I’ve always wanted to do is go play in that ‘Avatar’ style and do it here, where there is no camera, there’s no lights, there’s no set really,” Ball told IndieWire. “And you have to create that in the computer with really talented artists. And I had a great time doing it.”

Ball got a taste of the tech working with Wētā on the shuttered “Mouse Guard” adaptation of David Petersen’s graphic novel (a casualty of the Disney/Fox merger). “That...

Who knew that French author Pierre Boulle’s slim, satirical 1963 novel, Le Planete des Singes, would lead to one of the most successful science fiction franchises of all time? Consisting of 10 films (to date), two TV series , comic books (including a magazine series from Marvel), toys, games, merchandise and more, Planet of the Apes remains one of the most enduring and unique sci-fi sagas in cinematic history.

The success of the original film, 1968’s Planet of the Apes, led studio 20th Century Fox (which finally made the movie after years of development and stalling) to launch a series of sequels. That wasn’t necessarily unheard of back then, but those sequels—which include Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) and Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)—told one complete story, unlike anything done on film before.

This post contains spoilers for "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes."

The majority of people currently alive today have never known a world without the "Planet of the Apes" franchise. French author Pierre Boulle first published his novel "La Planète des singes" in 1963, and the world has been fascinated with an alternate future where our own hubris have destroyed humans, and highly intelligent apes are now the dominant species on Earth. "Maze Runner" and future "The Legend of Zelda" director Wes Ball is the latest to sit in the director's chair, delivering "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," the tenth film overall in this legacy series.

The film follows the events of the previous trilogy a few hundred years later, where a young ape named Noa (Owen Teague) sets off on a journey after his clan has been attacked by a rival group under the control of the...

This article contains spoilers for "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes."

In 1968's "Planet of the Apes," astronaut George Taylor (Charlton Heston) and his companions find themselves traveling from 1972 to the year 3978 during their voyage, initially assuming they've traveled through space as well as time. Famously, Taylor finds this assumption woefully incorrect, discovering that a malfunctioning spacecraft took him right back to his point of origin: an Earth, but 2,006 years in the future, where humanity has all but destroyed itself with nuclear war, and a race of sentient apes have risen to become the world's dominant species.

While that original film has arguably been surpassed in quality by its subsequent sequels and the modern reboot saga, its cultural impact cannot be matched; everything from its visual iconography and immortal twist ending is firmly ingrained within pop culture. That's a big reason why the "Planet of the Apes" films, even...

Fantastic VFX and motion capture performances bring the Apes saga to a whole new level of realism. A fresh take on the franchise both continues its mythology and also sets up the foundations for a gripping study of civilization, violence, and the human condition. Long runtime and slow start aside, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is almost exactly what we want from a summer blockbuster.

Planet of the Apes was one of the first major sci-fi franchises. The original was a groundbreaking film, and it soon launched a five-film series and a television spin-off, and was one of the first merchandised films. It would be 28 years between the release of 1973's Battle for the Planet of the Apes and Tim Burton's disappointing 2001 reimagining. After over three decades on ice and a big-budget remake failing to capture audience attention, it seemed to many like this franchise was a relic of the past.

Plot: Generations after the death of the Ape leader Caesar, humans have continued to slip down the evolutionary ladder, with apes taking their place. Noah (Owen Teague) is a young chimpanzee whose peace-loving village is attacked by an ape army led by the evil wannabe monarch, Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand). Vowing to rescue his kin, he sets off on a journey across the new wasteland of earth, where he encounters a human girl (Freya Allan), who becomes his tentative ally.

Review: It was never going to be easy following up on the pretty damn good Apes trilogy 20th Century Fox put out a little while back. Many forget that director Matt Reeves, who was elevated to the A-list thanks to his work on those films, actually only directed the second and third films of the trilogy, with Rupert Wyatt directing the first film, which wasn’t quite the epic the other two were.

Franklin J. Schaffner's 1968 sci-fi classic "Planet of the Apes" introduces its titular primates in a gloriously nightmarish fashion. The film's central astronaut trio, lost on a distant planet (wink), finds panicked, mute humans running through a field of tall grass, fleeing attackers on horseback. The camera then zooms dizzily into the face of one of said attackers, revealing that he is, in fact, a gorilla. This world, we see, is topsy-turvy. It is a place where humans and apes are transposed, with the former treated like animals by the latter. Schaffner, and screenwriters Michael Wilson and Rod Serling, present this tilted universe as a conduit for satire, a means to dissect and examine the foibles of humanity via the absurd -- even whimsical -- image of talking ape men. The film may end on a bleak note, but there's some levity mixed into the very batter. 

In contrast, the...

The Complete ‘Planet of the Apes’ Guide To Help You Watch The Films Before ‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Release (Picture Credit: IMDb)

Tim Burton’s attempt at rebooting the renowned sci-fi “Planet of the Apes” film franchise that took the world by storm in the early and late 70’s was unsuccessful. However, the complete reboot of the series in 2011 did what Burton was unable to do. The franchise was back in action and was stronger than ever with a better budget, action, and graphics (CGI was preferred this time instead of costumes).

The original “Planet of the Apes” was a pentalogy based on a French novel called “La Planète des singes.” It spanned over 6 years, with a continuously decreasing budget for each film — the franchise gained massive traction despite that.

After the success of the reboot’s first installment “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” in...

The complete “Planet of the Apes” franchise is now available to stream on Hulu. This leads up to the latest release in the franchise “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” which debuts in theaters on May 10.

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The franchise, based on Pierre Boulle’s 1963 novel of the same name, follows the concept of humans and apes clashing for control. The series has earned more than $1.7 billion at the worldwide box office.

All nine of the “Planet of the Apes” movies are now available to stream on Hulu. The first in the collection that launches the whole franchise is the 1968 film “Planet of the Apes.” The story follows astronaut George Taylor and his crew crash a planet where apes are the dominant species and humans are primitive.

The next four movies all came out in the same decade: “Beneath the Planet of the Apes...

All it will take is one streaming subscription to catch up on every Planet of the Apes movie before the next sequel premieres. With Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes dropping on May 10, 2024, Hulu has kicked off the start of the month by adding every franchise film to stream.

All nine prior Planet of the Apes movies are streaming on Hulu as of now. Of course, that includes the previous trilogy leading up to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. The original films from the 60s and 70s are also featured, as is the 2001 remake from director Tim Burton. For the complete list of films, see below.

Related Planet of the Apes: 10 Most Important Characters from the New Trilogy The new Planet of the Apes trilogy has introduced many new and engaging characters. Some even play a crucial role in Caesar's rule. Planet of the Apes (1968) Beneath the Planet of the Apes...

Dan Goozee, the acclaimed artist who created posters for such films as Clash of the Titans, Superman IV and the James Bond movies Moonraker, Octopussy and A View to a Kill, has died. He was 80.

Goozee died April 7 at West Hills Hospital & Medical Center of an age-related condition he had battled for two years, his son, Rob, told The Hollywood Reporter.

The unassuming Goozee spent years as a Walt Disney Imagineering theme park consultant, crafting conceptual artwork for Disneyland Paris and Tokyo DisneySea, for Splash Mountain and Big Thunder rides, for the Imagination Pavilion and Seas Pavilion at Epcot and for the Tree of Life attraction at Animal Kingdom.

He also handled effects work for Battlestar Galactica (1978) and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979).

Born in 1943 in Astoria, Oregon, Daniel Goozee worked on weekends at movie theaters that his father and uncle owned and operated in nearby Seaside, then graduated...

The iconic Planet of the Apes franchise offers almost all its movies for streaming, ready to revisit or discover for new audiences. Inspired by a French novel, Planet of the Apes spreads a message about human intelligence and societal issues across its nine movies. From the original 1968 movie with a famous twist to modern reboots, the franchise continues to captivate audiences and evolve its themes.

Since 1968, the Planet of the Apes franchise has continuously put out new movies exploring a version of Earth in which apes rule and humans are their slaves, and now almost every movie in the franchise is available to stream. There are a total of nine Planet of the Apes movies made between 1968 and 2017. At this time, a tenth film, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, is set to be released on May 10, 2024. Though the Planet of the Apes franchise has lasted over fifty years,...

As a brief prologue, we must remind ourselves how Rotten Tomatoes works. When a critic submits a written review to the Rt aggregate, they are asked to deem that review either "fresh" or "rotten." The critic typically gets to make the distinction, meaning a 2.5-star review can be either positive or negative, based on who is submitting it. It's based on pass/fail grades. Rotten Tomatoes will then create a percentage of "positive" reviews. If 60% or more of the submitted reviews are positive, the film is deemed "fresh." If 59% or fewer are positive, it's "rotten."

If a film has, say, a 73% approval rating, it doesn't mean that every critic gave it a 73 out of 100. It only means that 73% of the submitted reviews are positive.

All that said, some films receive such low approval ratings that one might be able to draw some logical conclusions about the film being rated. A...

It’s time for a new episode of the Real Slashers video series, and with this one we’re heading back into the glorious ’80s to look at a film that was released during the slasher boom of 1981: Happy Birthday to Me (watch it Here)! This movie was directed by J. Lee Thompson, whose previous credits included the classics The Guns of Navarone and Cape Fear (not to mention Conquest of the Planet of the Apes and Battle for the Planet of the Apes). To hear all about his contribution to the ’80s slasher era, check out the video embedded above.

From here, Thompson would go on to make several films with Charles Bronson, including 10 to Midnight and Death Wish 4: The Crackdown, as well as King Solomon’s Mines and the Chuck Norris adventure Firewalker.

Scripted by Timothy Bond, Peter Jobin, and John Saxton, Happy Birthday to Me...

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes faces a significant challenge in continuing the success of the reboot trilogy. The previous films in the franchise have received high critical acclaim and it will be difficult for the new film to maintain this streak. While it is unlikely that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will surpass the previous films' high Rotten Tomatoes scores, there is a small chance it could extend the franchise's streak of success.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has the chance to continue a 23-year franchise streak, but pulling this off is almost impossible. The Planet of the Apes franchise has always been a massive success, but Matt Reeves' reboot trilogy has brought an all-new level of critical and commercial recognition to the series. Despite this, it will be immensely difficult for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes to successfully follow up on this 4-movie trend.

Franklin J. Schaffner's 1968 sci-fi classic "Planet of the Apes," written by Michael Wilson and Rod Serling, is a perfectly wicked political satire set in a distant, distant future on a distant, distant planet wherein human-like beings live as mute brutes and apes have evolved into the dominant rulers of the planet. The planet is discovered by a group of Earth astronauts who flew through some sort of time vortex while in the outer cosmos, and their leader, the stalwart Taylor (Charlton Heston), finds himself having to prove to the planet's own apes that humans are indeed capable of speech and thought.

In one of the best-known twist endings in cinema history, the film ultimately reveals that the planet of the apes was Earth all along. Taylor discovers a millennia-old Statue of Liberty on a distant beach, realizing that humans destroyed themselves in a nuclear conflagration and that apes evolved in their place.

“What A Wonderful Day!!”

The first trailer and teaser poster (with Caesar’s window symbol) for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” 20th Century Studios’ all-new action-adventure spectacle is here and it’s glorious!

A new entry in the studio’s global, epic (and this geek’s favorite) franchise, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” will open exclusively in theaters nationwide May 24, 2024.

Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has the opportunity to bring every Planet of the Apes movie under a single storytelling umbrella. The status quo left by War for the Planet of the Apes shares commonality with the original Planet of the Apes continuity, making it possible to tie the new and old movies together. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes could either retcon Rise of the Planet of the Apes as a modern-day prequel or depict the original movies as a form of ape folklore, uniting all films in one timeline.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes could bring the entire Planet of the Apes franchise into a single continuity. The Planet of the Apes series first began with the eponymous 1968 movie, following astronaut George Taylor (Charlton Heston) as he lands on a world ruled by talking apes, with Taylor eventually discovering that it is actually...

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the latest movie in the Planet of the Apes franchise and with its ambitious premise and time-jump, it can hopefully answer some burning franchise questions. Ever since the first-ever Planet of the Apes was released in 1968, the movie series has gone through changes in tone and story with several sequels and reboots. The original remains a cult sci-fi classic even as its four sequels have earned a more polarizing response. Then, Tim Burton tried to add his own visual flair with a 2001 reboot that failed to make a mark. It was only in 2011 that the reboot trilogy offered hope.

Starting with Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the trilogy was anchored by Andy Serkis’ standout performances as Caesar, the ape who leads a revolution among his peers forever changing their relations with humans. While the first installment took a more introspective approach,...

Although most of the stars returned to play their iconic characters in the original Planet of the Apes franchise, the casting for Cornelius went through a tumultuous journey as the character ended up being recast multiple times. The Planet of the Apes movie was loaded with legends of stage and screen, none more storied than British-American actor Roddy McDowall, who starred as Cornelius. However, the actor didn't return for the sequel Beneath the Planet of the Apes, with Cornelius now being played by David Watson. Bizarrely, as the franchise continued to expand, McDowall eventually returned to not only reprise his role of Cornelius but to portray other characters as well.

Given McDowall's apparent commitment to the film series (and even in the less successful Planet of the Apes TV show), it seems strange that he would not be involved in the original sequel to the wildly popular and influential 1968 classic.

Warning: contains potential spoilers for Planet of the Apes #1!Marvel’s new Planet of the Apes comic series honors the source material by keeping the political heart of the franchise alive. The Planet of the Apes franchise has long woven social and political commentary into its story of apes versus humans, and the first issue of the new title continues this tradition, creating a story that is not only entertaining and action-packed, but also reflects the real world that created it. This first issue is the initial entry in the 20th Century Studios comics line.

While the public often associates Planet of the Apes with the films, the franchise can trace its roots back to a 1963 novel by French author Pierre Boulle. The novel was satirical in the vein of Gulliver’s Travels, poking fun at a number of French institutions, and society in general. Rod Serling, of Twilight Zone fame,...

It's well known to "Star Wars" buffs that director George Lucas, when negotiating his contract with 20th Century Fox, insisted on keeping the "garbage rights" to the movie. In the mid-1970s, "garbage rights" referred to merchandising tie-ins like toys and lunchboxes. Although some movies had been successful with such merchandising in the past, no studio had ever made a notably substantial amount of money from them, hence the nickname. This move proved to be short-sighted for Fox and prescient for Lucas, as "Star Wars" kicked open the doors to a movie marketing bonanza that we are still experiencing to this day. "Star Wars" toys sold so quickly, that toy manufacturers had to sell empty boxes to fans while they produced more three-inch Luke Skywalkers. Once the toys were made available again, the boxes would be filled. 

And while "Star Wars" might have kicked the door open in terms of marketing and toy manufacturing,...

Before "Star Wars," "Planet of the Apes" was the defining 20th Century Fox sci-fi franchise of the '70s — never mind that the series technically debuted in theaters in 1968, and is based on a 1963 French novel by "The Bridge over the River Kwai" author Pierre Boulle. The original five films spawned a franchise that includes a live-action TV series, a cartoon, comic books, and a line of toys — and remember, this was long before movie-based action figures were a regular presence in stores.

That was only the beginning. Even though the original "Planet of the Apes" films told a complete story with a beginning and an end, there was no way executives would let a series that successful die ... so, the studio tried to reboot it. Twice. One of those occasions resulted in a huge success; the other one, we barely talk about. Yet, in every evolution, the "Planet of the Apes...

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Time is running out to stream films like “Lincoln,” “The Fisher King” and “He Got Game” on HBO Max. Below is the complete list of everything leaving HBO and HBO Max in January 2022, which includes some classic “Planet of the Apes” films, Ben Affleck’s Oscar-winning “Argo” and 1988’s “Married to the Mob,” among others. Most of these titles leave the streaming service on Jan. 31, but departing HBO and HBO Max on Jan. 20 is a behind-the-scenes look at Guillermo del Toro’s new film “Nightmare Alley,” which is exclusively in theaters now.

If you’re looking for noteworthy titles to add to your watchlist before they depart, “Lincoln” is one of Steven Spielberg’s best, “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” is a handsome and nail-biting spy thriller and “The Fisher King” is a great two-hander with Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams.

Check out the full list of what’s leaving HBO Max in January 2022 below.

The always delightful Doctor Z hangs with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante while discussing a few of his favorite monkey movies.

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Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

Planet of the Apes (1968) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

Beneath The Planet of the Apes (1970) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

Escape From The Planet of the Apes (1971)

Battle For The Planet of the Apes (1973) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

Every Which Way But Loose (1978)

Any Which Way You Can (1980)

The Godfather Part II (1974) – Katt Shea’s trailer commentary

Schindler’s List (1993)

Godzilla Vs. Kong (2021)

King Kong Vs. Godzilla (1962) – John Landis’s trailer commentary

King Kong (1933)

Conan The Barbarian (1982)

Godzilla (1954) – Don Coscarelli’s trailer commentary

Godzilla Raids Again (1955)

Stalag 17 (1953)

In The Heat Of The Night (1967) – Michael Schlesinger’s trailer commentary

King Kong Escapes (1967)

Murders In The Rue Morgue (1932)

The Sorrow And The Pity (1972)

My Octopus Teacher (2020)

It Came From Beneath The Sea...

Movies to watch when you’re staying in for a while, featuring recommendations from Dana Gould, Daniel Waters, Scott Alexander, and Allison Anders.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

Destroy All Monsters (1969)

Planet Of The Apes (1968)

Beneath The Planet of the Apes (1970)

Escape From The Planet Of The Apes (1971)

Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes (1972)

Battle For The Planet Of The Apes (1973)

Suparpie

The Wizard Of Oz (1939)

Hello Down There (1969)

Koyaanisqatsi (1982)

Thirteen Days (2000)

Stalker (1979)

Last Year At Marienbad (1961)

No Exit (1962)

The Exterminating Angel (1962)

Sleeper (1973)

The Tenant (1976)

Final Cut: Ladies And Gentlemen (2012)

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)

La classe américaine (1993)

The Sex Adventures of a Single Man a.k.a. The 24 Hour Lover (1968)

The Omega Man (1971)

Soylent Green (1973)

Knives Out (2019)

The Hunt (2020)

Banana Split (2020)

The Cocoanuts (1929)

Animal Crackers (1930)

Monkey Business (1931)

Horse Feathers (1932)

Duck Soup (1933)

A Night At The Opera (1935)

The Incredible Two-Headed Transplant (1971)

Susan Slade (1961)

My Blood Runs Cold...

Actor, writer, singer, lyricist, musician, Oscar winner and survivor – for more than five decades Paul Williams has been all this and more. As an actor he’s appeared in everything from Battle for the Planet of the Apes to Smokey and the Bandit and Baby Driver. As a songwriter he penned hits for The Carpenters, […]

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