Josh over at the Ape Nation YouTube page has posted up a series of videos regarding different aspects of the Planet of the Apes saga. In this particular video, he’s offering up a review of Tim Burton’s 2001 remake of the original, noting, “In the year 2029, astronaut Leo Davidson boards a pod cruiser on […]
Actor Ron Harper, perhaps best known as astronaut Alan Virdon on the 1974 Planet of the Apes television series, has reportedly died at the age of 88 following years of battling Alzheimer’s disease induced dementia. It should be noted that this news has not been covered by mainstream outlets at this point. However, on March […]
Alex Teplish’ Communism on the Planet of the Apes was a project we had previously featured in terms of the AI imagery he had created. Now he’s started to bring the concept to life as evidenced in the new video he’s created. “Throughout my career, I’ve focused on innovation, digital development, marketing, and technology management,” […]
Twenty-three years after the publication of the critically acclaimed Planet of the Apes Revisited, authors Joe Russo, Larry Landsman and Edward Gross are back with the two-volume The Unofficial Oral History of Planet of the Apes, a completely revised and thoroughly expanded look at the world of the Apes from 1963 to the present. These […]
In this video from YouTube’s Alteori, there’s a look at the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes with a focus on just how much the apes have evolved between 2017’s Battle for the Planet of the Apes and this entry. So little is known about the plot, but the rumors are that the setting […]
Here’s how John Rocha of YouTube describes his reaction video to the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes trailer: “The Outlaw John Rocha watches and reacts to the first TEASER TRAILER for KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES from director WES BALL and starring Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and […]
ReelRejects YouTube users offer the following: “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Trailer Reaction & Trailer Breakdown / Theories today for the newest installment in the Planet of the Apes franchise which sees the director of the Maze Runner movies take over for The Batman director Matt Reeves. After the phenomenal performance of Andy […]
Now that we’ve gotten our first glimpse of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, there are going to be a lot of opinions in regards to the trailer and what was featured within it. The video below is from YouTube creator Mr. H Reviews, who we see watching the trailer (included) and then offering […]
The first trailer for next May’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has been released, and it looks damn interesting. The story has obviously been projected further into the future as evident by the fluent nature in which the apes are now able to speak. Little can be discerned from the footage, but there’s […]
Kim Hunter, born Janet Cole on November 12, 1922, in Detroit, Michigan, was a remarkable American actress known for her versatile performances in theater, film, and television. While she garnered critical acclaim throughout her career, it was her portrayal of the compassionate chimpanzee scientist, Dr. Zira, in the Planet of the Apes film series that […]
We’re ape-barrassed to admit it, but we weren’t familiar with the 1975 British television commercial that serves as something of a crossover between the Planet of the Apes and Star Trek franchises in terms of Mego figures. Now an “enterprising” fan named Craig Crane has lovingly restored one of those advertisements. Turning to Memory Alpha, […]
In Dawn of the Planet of the Apesi, actor Kirk Acevedo portrayed the human Carter, who observed of himself, “I’m the asshole” (which he was) in his effort to protect his team from Caesar’s apes, who he did not trust at all. In an episode of the YouTube video series Traversing the Stars, he discusses […]
From Marvel: Marvel Comics will be launching its first-ever 20th Century Studios comic book imprint this April! The new imprint will kick off with Planet of the Apes #1, on sale April 5, shortly followed by Marvel’s upcoming Alien and Predator comic book series. Fans will see the 20th Century Studios comic book imprint reflected on […]
Writer and digital artist Alex Teplish has undertaken what is best described as an illustrated Planet of the Apes fan fiction, put together with an impressive array of digital images. As Teplish describes it, “The inhabitants of the Planet of the Apes discover a crashed Soviet space probe, transported through a wormhole, with various Soviet […]
Actress Dichen Lachman is the latest cast member to join Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, 10th in the series that began with the original Planet of the Apes in 1968. Over the years, she’s had starring or recurring roles in such TV shows as Dollhouse, Last Resort, King & Maxwell, The 100, Agents […]
From the outset, let’s make one thing clear: the sound quality on this video from Retro Toys and Cartoons isn’t awesome, but it’s fun to take this nostalgic trip back through time to re-experience — especially if you’ve never seen it before, the Talking View-Master for the 1974 Planet of the Apes television series.
If screenwriters, actors and directors do their jobs well, even the vilest of villains have a point of view, and, in turn, perhaps a bit of sympathy. That’s what’s being explored in a recent video from YouTube user The Vile Eye as part of their series, “Analyzing Evil,” which takes an in depth look at […]
Back in June Marvel announced that it had reacquired the license to Planet of the Apes. Now the comics company has heralded an April 2023 first publication, with the creative team of writer David F. Walker and artist Dave Wachter. Walker has written such titles as Shaft, Power Man and Iron Fist, Secret Wars: Battleworld, and the Apes-related projects Tarzan on […]
Dr. Zaius shows up quite a bit in the pop culture world, whether it’s The Simpsons doing a Planet of the Apes musical or comedian Dana Gould showing up in full make-up and regalia as the Chief Defender of the Faith on TV shows and live events. But what about the man who brought him […]
If you’ve got about nine minutes to spare, take a look at the Planet of the Apes television series from 1974 through the eyes of YouTube user Dave Sundstrom. He describes himself in the video itself as a major fan of the franchise.
Earlier in the year Marvel Comics announced that they would be publishing Planet of the Apes comics, which wasn’t really surprising considering Disney owns both POTA and Marvel. While the initial announcement covered reprints of classic stories from the 1970s, Marvel is having some fun with the property by issuing a series of variant covers […]
Back when CBS was getting ready to launch the television version of Planet of the Apes in 1974, the network released a behind the scenes promo. Hosted by producer Herbert Hirschman, it attempts to paint a picture of what went into the production of the show, but the vast majority of the footage — filmed […]
Media Geek & Friends is a comic strip that has appeared online sporadically. Last year I had the idea of introducing an element called the Glass Onion (special thanks to The Beatles), which allows the character of Michael Greco (aka Media Geek) cross dimensions, even from reality into fictional worlds. Other characters are MG’s girlfriend, […]
It seems inevitable that starting this video will trigger an eye-roll, but stick with it, because this comic vignette from MADTV perfectly captures the essence of those dopey Elvis movies from the 1960s while meshing them with Planet of the Apes. The result is Elvis, Ann-Margret, some of the King’s buddies and. several gorillas, accompanied […]
Back in the 1980s and 1990s, there were numerous attempts to reboot Planet of the Apes before Tim Burton did so in 2001. One of them was to be directed by Harry Potter‘s Chris Columbus with a screenplay by Sam Hamm (Batman 89) and ape makeup created by Stan Winston. “I was the guy who […]
In a YouTube video titled “Dr. Zaius Was Right” (you can watch it below) writer and narrator Kevin Maher offers up his theory that villains are defined by their goals, whether it’s wanting to rule the world or simply kill, for example, Harry Potter. And while said villains are typically wrong, there are exceptions, which […]
In this video, Andy Serkis takes a look back at six scenes he feels chronicles Caesar’s journey through Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and War for the Planet of the Apes. The transcript of the video is below. #1 Will Rodman Leaves Caesar in the Ape […]
Whenever you’re a fan of something and you see a video or listicle pop up that claims there are dozens of things you don’t know, the first response is to give an “Oh, yeah?” smirk and check it out to prove your love for the brand. That being said, below you’ll find a fun and […]
Things on the 10th Planet of the Apes film, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, are moving along much faster than anyone had anticipated, with the film already in production and scheduled for a 2024 release. Needless to say, there are continuing to be announcements about cast and crew members, and this will be […]
“The only good human, is a dead human!” That proclamation from gorilla General Ursus in the second film of the original Apes cycle, 1970’s Beneath the Planet of the Apes, remains one of the most memorable of all nine films, a fact that’s unlikely to change with 2024’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. […]
In a video from last year, Wired turned to Dr. Tara Stoinski, President and CEO and Chief Scientific Officer for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, who provides details about each of the great apes featured in the trilogy of films consisting of Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Dawn of the Planet of […]
In an online search for interesting Planet of the Apes oddities, we came across a three-part fan film under the umbrella title of “The Way Home.” What it’s attempting to do is offer up a final chapter for the 1974 POTA television series starring Roddy McDowall as Galen, Ron Harper as Alan Virdon and James […]
We all have an image of the late Rod Serling in mind, mostly instilled by his Classic TV series The Twilight Zone, which made its debut over 60 years ago, or by the fact that he wrote the early drafts of the screenplay for 1968’s Planet of the Apes. That image, of course, is of […]
By all reports, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is going to be set many years following Caesar’s death at the conclusion of 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes. For that reason, it seemed unlikely that there would be any returning cast members, or at least characters given the motion capture technology […]
Red flags. Even before the meaning of that phrase was clear to me, my 12-year-old self felt their rising presence back in 1972, as I sat in the Kings Plaza Theatre in Brooklyn, New York, watching Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. Marketing-wise, 20th Century Fox had certainly done its job. It began with […]
There is something endlessly fascinating about the original Planet of the Apes from 1968, and particularly the ending taking place within the Forbidden Zone and revealing what remains one of the most iconic moments in Hollywood history: the reveal of the Statue of Liberty’s remains, with Charlton Heston as astronaut George Taylor collapsing before it. […]
Taking a look at the lighter side of all things Planet of the Apes, from 2018 comes this video titled “Dr. Zaius (Dana Gould) Crashes the Planet of the Apes 50th Anniversary Screening. “Being a doctor,” offers the description of the event held as part of the USC Visions and Voices series, “he sits in […]
For those who are looking for even more Planet of the Apes, look no further than this anthology of short stories set in that universe. Published by Titan Books, Tales From the Forbidden Zone is officially described as follows: “Sixteen brand-new adventures set in the world of the original Planet of the Apes. The 1968 Planet of the Apes has inspired […]
Apes fans really should be grateful for Classic TV, because these comic vignettes from the ’70s involving Planet of the Apes keep popping up. First it was Don Rickles as Dr. Zaius from a 1973 special, and now we’re revisiting The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour in which Jim Nabors — forever known as Gomer […]
It was a moment that seemed strangely out of place. The Titanic was in its death throes when the maestro behind the mayhem turned to Eric Braeden and uttered a single word: “Never.” Eric felt the questioning look cross his own face as he turned to the voice. The confusion evident, the speaker, director James Cameron, explained: […]
That headline sounds so bizarre, but Eddie Murphy definitely makes a point, as you’ll see in the video above where he’s driving around with Jerry Seinfeld. Or you can read it in the transcript below. EDDIE MURPHY: You like The Wizard of Oz? JERRY SEINFELD: I love The Wizard of Oz. EDDIE MURPHY: Planet of […]
Let’s preface this by saying it’s pretty silly and certainly captures the more innocent humor of its time, but back in 1973 — the same year that Battle for the Planet of the Apes was released — comedian Don Rickles (modern audiences know him as the voice of Mr. Potatohead in the Toy Story franchise) […]
Pulled from the archives is this interview conducted with director Rupert Wyatt in the aftermath of the success of 2011’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes. At the time it seemed likely that Rupert would be directing the sequel, and during this conversation we discussed some of his earliest thoughts on the subject. As […]
Now that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has begun production in Australia, we’re going to take a look at different cast and crew members, beginning with the lead, Owen Teague. We don’t know who he’s playing in the film, but we assume he’s going to be the lead chimp, taking the place of […]
Every franchise has one — an entry that is truly divisive where the fandom is concerned or is simply universally despised. For Star Wars, it’s The Last Jedi. Rocky has Rocky V. The J.J. Abrams Star Trek trilogy — well, some fans think it’s all three of them. And for Planet of the Apes, it’s […]