The blockbuster franchises are showing signs of serious wear and tear, so why don’t the studios take on newer worlds created by the likes of Christopher Nolan and Alex Garland?
Some of the greatest genre movies of all time are sequels. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back; Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan; The Godfather Part II; The Dark Knight; Police Academy 7: Mission to Moscow. Ok, maybe not that last one, but you get the idea. There is absolutely no reason that lightning can’t strike twice, or even three, four, five, six times, if the will and creative verve are in place.
And yet there is also a law of diminishing returns. This week Planet of the Apes writer-producer team Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver revealed that they are planning another five films in the dystopian sci-fi series, after the barnstorming box office and critical success...
Some of the greatest genre movies of all time are sequels. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back; Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan; The Godfather Part II; The Dark Knight; Police Academy 7: Mission to Moscow. Ok, maybe not that last one, but you get the idea. There is absolutely no reason that lightning can’t strike twice, or even three, four, five, six times, if the will and creative verve are in place.
And yet there is also a law of diminishing returns. This week Planet of the Apes writer-producer team Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver revealed that they are planning another five films in the dystopian sci-fi series, after the barnstorming box office and critical success...
- 5/17/2024
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Even after Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 arrives, there will be more of Middle Earth to explore, particularly through the lens of Gollum’s perspective. Deadline unpacked where the franchise is heading with longtime collaborators Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to make more films based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy work and the world founded on Peter Jackson’s original New Line trilogy of films, with one corresponding to each books.
“The Gollum/Sméagol character has always fascinated me because Gollum reflects the worst of human nature, whilst his Sméagol side is, arguably, quite sympathetic,” Jackson told Deadline. “I think he connects with readers and film audiences alike, because there’s a little bit of both of them in all of us. We really want to explore his backstory and delve into those parts of his journey we...
“The Gollum/Sméagol character has always fascinated me because Gollum reflects the worst of human nature, whilst his Sméagol side is, arguably, quite sympathetic,” Jackson told Deadline. “I think he connects with readers and film audiences alike, because there’s a little bit of both of them in all of us. We really want to explore his backstory and delve into those parts of his journey we...
- 5/17/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
2024 has been a great year for movies so far, and it only seems to be getting better. From A24 making history with the Civil War to Wes Ball succeeding in crafting a worthy continuation to the Planet of the Apes trilogy, now it seems, George Miller is too joining in on the fun.
Notable for making one of the greatest action films of all time, his upcoming addition to the Mad Max franchise is set to debut next week. Although Miller set the bar extremely high with Fury Road, following Furiosa‘s score on the Tomatometer, things are looking promising for the prequel.
Furiosa Surpasses Four Major Releases of 2024 on the Tomatometer
A still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Warner Bros.
While not as high as Fury Road, which is sitting at 97% on the Tomatometer, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has opened to 86% on the review aggregator site.
Notable for making one of the greatest action films of all time, his upcoming addition to the Mad Max franchise is set to debut next week. Although Miller set the bar extremely high with Fury Road, following Furiosa‘s score on the Tomatometer, things are looking promising for the prequel.
Furiosa Surpasses Four Major Releases of 2024 on the Tomatometer
A still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Warner Bros.
While not as high as Fury Road, which is sitting at 97% on the Tomatometer, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has opened to 86% on the review aggregator site.
- 5/16/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Emanating from their studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The History of Bad Ideas sees hosts Jason, Jeff and Blake talk about all things geeky on their podcast. Whether it’s rumours of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest comic issues or just wondering about life in general, you are sure to have a fun time with them! In theory.
If you haven’t listened to the show before – why not? – you can check out previous episodes of The History of Bad Ideas podcast on iTunes and look out for new episodes here on Nerdly each and every week…
Episode 542: Extraordinarily Dead!
While Blake is out west doing research on Tulsa King, the rest of the gang is back and reviewing Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and the lackluster Argylle, which Planet of the Apes is the best film, Taki vs.
If you haven’t listened to the show before – why not? – you can check out previous episodes of The History of Bad Ideas podcast on iTunes and look out for new episodes here on Nerdly each and every week…
Episode 542: Extraordinarily Dead!
While Blake is out west doing research on Tulsa King, the rest of the gang is back and reviewing Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and the lackluster Argylle, which Planet of the Apes is the best film, Taki vs.
- 5/16/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Severin Films Goes Goth On June 4th With Danza MacAbra Volume 3: The Spanish Gothic Collection: "Coming June 4th! Danza MacAbra Volume 3: The Spanish Gothic Collection is the latest in our acclaimed series of Gothic Horror Blu-ray box sets and the first to focus on Spain’s tradition of Gothic Horror, which – particularly during the Franco dictatorship – was characterized by daring concepts, lush visuals, extreme sexuality, and a startling aestheic all its own. These four classic shockers from the 1970s represent the genre at its most audacious: In Necrophagous, the debut feature by writer/director Miguel Madrid, a fractured family in a crumbling castle conceals a grisly graveyard secret. The anthology film Cake Of Blood – never previously available outside of Spain – presents a quartet of supernatural tales by four young filmmakers. Hammer Films director John Gilling brings his inimitable style to the occult thriller in Cross Of The Devil.
- 5/15/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Exclusive: Since Warner Bros acquired rights to make more Middle-earth films based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s works and the canon established by New Line’s original trilogy, Peter Jackson and his Lord of the Rings cohorts Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens hovered over the proceedings for a long time, as they mulled how to return, and much to involve themselves into another deep dive into Tolkien mythology.
As a business proposition, the allure is easy to understand: the two trilogies – the six Lotr and The Hobbit films — generated nearly $6 billion in worldwide grosses and enough Oscar gold to fill the lair of the dragon Smaug from 2012’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Go back 23 years, and the road was far more perilous when New Line founder Bob Shaye greenlit three Lotr movies that Jackson shot one after the other in New Zealand. One of the biggest gambles in film history,...
As a business proposition, the allure is easy to understand: the two trilogies – the six Lotr and The Hobbit films — generated nearly $6 billion in worldwide grosses and enough Oscar gold to fill the lair of the dragon Smaug from 2012’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Go back 23 years, and the road was far more perilous when New Line founder Bob Shaye greenlit three Lotr movies that Jackson shot one after the other in New Zealand. One of the biggest gambles in film history,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
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,...
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,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
When 20th Century Fox began production on the first "Planet of the Apes" film, they enlisted special effects makeup artist John Chambers to help transform actors like Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, and James Whitmore into anthropomorphic apes. Chambers was already famous for having perfected Spock's Vulcan ears on "Star Trek," but a society of intelligent apes who were capable of communicating was like something straight out of "The Twilight Zone." Rather than create ape masks, Chambers instead crafted individual prosthetic pieces to be applied in sections, allowing the actors to emote with their own facial muscles -- a technique that revolutionized the art of special effects makeup.
Now, over 50 years later, the intelligent apes have traded practical makeup prosthetics in favor of breathtaking and realistic digital artistry. When it comes to 2011's "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," /Film's Larry Fried declared, "There is simply no...
Now, over 50 years later, the intelligent apes have traded practical makeup prosthetics in favor of breathtaking and realistic digital artistry. When it comes to 2011's "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," /Film's Larry Fried declared, "There is simply no...
- 5/15/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the 10th and latest entry in the 56-year-old science fiction film series, made more than $58 million at the box office in its opening weekend. Not only did the movie exceed analysts’ expectations but it proved that seven years after the previous film in the cycle, and nearly six decades since the whole barrel of monkeys started, there is still an audience out there for this venerable and fascinating concept.
Which is all the more impressive when you consider how much of a unicorn this series is among the various stories, brands, and “intellectual property” revisited time and again by modern film studios. Whereas other franchises are eager at constantly revisiting their pasts, the Apes movies have proved remarkably elastic in stretching their concepts in the direction of new ideas and stories. There is of course some pushback by fans. A brief perusal of...
Which is all the more impressive when you consider how much of a unicorn this series is among the various stories, brands, and “intellectual property” revisited time and again by modern film studios. Whereas other franchises are eager at constantly revisiting their pasts, the Apes movies have proved remarkably elastic in stretching their concepts in the direction of new ideas and stories. There is of course some pushback by fans. A brief perusal of...
- 5/15/2024
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
Hanging around: how Planet of the Apes became Hollywoods most resilient franchise In 2024, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes continues to swing through Hollywood, marking nearly 60 years of resilience. With 10 movies in its arsenal, this iconic sci-fi series has evolved remarkably over the decades. As we celebrate the latest installment, it’s worth exploring why this franchise has not only survived but thrived. A journey that spans centuries and generations The legacy began with the original 1968 Planet of the Apes, which introduced groundbreaking ideas and a now famous twist ending. Fast forward to modern times, and
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- 5/15/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Bond legend Pierce Brosnan has lined up a new project, and this time it’s being directed by his own son.
Thriller “Wolfland” marks the second feature from actor-turned-filmmaker Sean Brosnan (“My Father Die”), working from a script he co-wrote with Matt D’Elia.
The film is being produced by Marcus Warren for Light Sound Frequency and Christian Moore for The Consortium, with Imaginarium Studios, founded by Andy Serkis, providing creature design and effects. The Exchange is executive producing and handling worldwide sales at the Marché du Film in Cannes, with the shoot expected to start later this year in the U.K.
Described as an “epic odyssey,” “Wolfland” follows a young teenager who, when his sister is viciously attacked and showing signs of a transformation, leaves his small village in search of a legendary werewolf hunter who can reverse the gruesome curse. When he finds the “legend,” Devlin, slumped against...
Thriller “Wolfland” marks the second feature from actor-turned-filmmaker Sean Brosnan (“My Father Die”), working from a script he co-wrote with Matt D’Elia.
The film is being produced by Marcus Warren for Light Sound Frequency and Christian Moore for The Consortium, with Imaginarium Studios, founded by Andy Serkis, providing creature design and effects. The Exchange is executive producing and handling worldwide sales at the Marché du Film in Cannes, with the shoot expected to start later this year in the U.K.
Described as an “epic odyssey,” “Wolfland” follows a young teenager who, when his sister is viciously attacked and showing signs of a transformation, leaves his small village in search of a legendary werewolf hunter who can reverse the gruesome curse. When he finds the “legend,” Devlin, slumped against...
- 5/15/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Box Office Collection Is Making Records! ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has performed like a Tsunami in its extended 5-day opening weekend, exceeding early projections and solidifying its place at the box office. The film, set three centuries after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes debuted with a strong estimated $58.5 million for the three-day weekend.
Domestic Share
Currently, the domestic share of the Ape film contributes 46% to the worldwide box office. The film had the third-highest opening in North America after Kung Fu Panda 4 and Dune: Part 2 and is now aiming for an all-time record for the Apes Franchise.
The movie also claims top spots in other international territories. As quoted in a report by Variety, “Disney’s Kingdom of The Planet of the Apes debuted atop the UK...
Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has performed like a Tsunami in its extended 5-day opening weekend, exceeding early projections and solidifying its place at the box office. The film, set three centuries after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes debuted with a strong estimated $58.5 million for the three-day weekend.
Domestic Share
Currently, the domestic share of the Ape film contributes 46% to the worldwide box office. The film had the third-highest opening in North America after Kung Fu Panda 4 and Dune: Part 2 and is now aiming for an all-time record for the Apes Franchise.
The movie also claims top spots in other international territories. As quoted in a report by Variety, “Disney’s Kingdom of The Planet of the Apes debuted atop the UK...
- 5/15/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has had fans of the franchise hooked ever since its release. The film acts as a fresh take on the iconic film series, following a world long after the events of the War of the Planet of the Apes. It also has an exceptional cast of actors, as well as Wes Ball as its director.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The film paid homage to the original Planet of the Apes in many ways, having several scenes reminiscent of the classic. While many fans thought this would end their affair, the director seems to have other intentions. Could the Charlton Heston classic get a sequel almost 60 years after its release?
A Revival of the Planet of the Apes?
Wes Ball recently gave an interview with IndieWire, where he talked about his recently released film, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The film paid homage to the original Planet of the Apes in many ways, having several scenes reminiscent of the classic. While many fans thought this would end their affair, the director seems to have other intentions. Could the Charlton Heston classic get a sequel almost 60 years after its release?
A Revival of the Planet of the Apes?
Wes Ball recently gave an interview with IndieWire, where he talked about his recently released film, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
- 5/14/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The Technological Evolution and Philosophical Depth of Planet of the Apes The Planet of the Apes series has continually captivated audiences with its intriguing blend of science fiction and profound philosophical undertones. One key aspect that stands out is the use of cutting-edge motion-capture technology which has significantly evolved across the series. You know a piece of fur, and you dump snow on it in the real world, that’s a very easy thing to do. In our world, that’s incredibly hard… elucidated Joe Letteri, highlighting the challenges and intricacies involved in creating such visually immersive films. Significant Scenes Across the
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- 5/14/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
There’s no shortage of lovable ape characters in the “Planet of the Apes” franchise, who act to balance out the grim, philosophical nature of the narrative – and exemplify the best potential of non-human humanity at the same time. The chimp scientists Zira and Cornelius in the original series, Caesar’s closest ally Maurice the Orangutan in the rebooted trilogy, and Raka in the recently released Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes fit perfectly in this trope. Despite having very brief screen time in the movie, Raka became a fan favorite character through his humorous antics, but especially because of what the character represents in the larger context of the overarching narrative. Even though Raka possibly didn’t survive (or did he?), by the end of the movie, as a character he has left a lingering effect on the future of the rebooted Planet of the Apes franchise, which...
- 5/14/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Photo: Todd Williamson
An all-new action-adventure spectacle, 20th Century Studios’ “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is directed by Wes Ball and stars Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. The film is written by Josh Friedman, based on characters created by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver, and the producers are Wes Ball, Joe Hartwick, Jr., p.g.a., Rick Jaffa, p.g.a., Amanda Silver, p.g.a., Jason Reed, p.g.a., with Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping serving as executive producers.
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...
An all-new action-adventure spectacle, 20th Century Studios’ “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is directed by Wes Ball and stars Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. The film is written by Josh Friedman, based on characters created by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver, and the producers are Wes Ball, Joe Hartwick, Jr., p.g.a., Rick Jaffa, p.g.a., Amanda Silver, p.g.a., Jason Reed, p.g.a., with Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping serving as executive producers.
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...
- 5/14/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to see Koba from the “Planet of the Apes” reboot film series in other movies? Neither had we here at IndieWire. That was until last week when @jbromovies posted this tweet to X, formerly known as Twitter.
Koba should be in every movie
— joe bro (@jbromovies) May 9, 2024
Little did @jbromovies know what they were in for as what followed was an avalanche of photoshopped masterpieces that embed “Apes” character Koba into every piece of cinema imaginable. From “Challengers” to “The Lion King,” there are literally too many gems to choose from, but IndieWire has put together a collection of the eight best, each featuring a possible arc for how Koba could be inserted into the plot of the film.
Has anyone done 12 Angry Men yet? https://t.co/SyaxVtD8LX pic.twitter.com/9KYSQfatwu
— bread boy (@MarxistSmart) May 11, 2024 “12 Angry Men...
Koba should be in every movie
— joe bro (@jbromovies) May 9, 2024
Little did @jbromovies know what they were in for as what followed was an avalanche of photoshopped masterpieces that embed “Apes” character Koba into every piece of cinema imaginable. From “Challengers” to “The Lion King,” there are literally too many gems to choose from, but IndieWire has put together a collection of the eight best, each featuring a possible arc for how Koba could be inserted into the plot of the film.
Has anyone done 12 Angry Men yet? https://t.co/SyaxVtD8LX pic.twitter.com/9KYSQfatwu
— bread boy (@MarxistSmart) May 11, 2024 “12 Angry Men...
- 5/14/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
When The Super Mario Bros. Movie starring Chris Pratt was announced, and fans were extremely excited to see their favorite video game characters coming to life. From Mario and Luigi to Princess Peach and Toad, the film was filled to the brim with nostalgia. While the critics had mixed reviews about the film, fans absolutely adored every single minute of it, helping it make over a billion dollars at the box office.
A still from The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
After the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it was confirmed that we’d be getting a second one all the way in 2026. This opens the door to unending possibilities about what Nintendo could do in terms of bringing many of its video games to the big screen. A Nintendo Cinematic Universe might just be what we need, and Chris Pratt seems to agree as well.
Chris Pratt Talks...
A still from The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
After the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it was confirmed that we’d be getting a second one all the way in 2026. This opens the door to unending possibilities about what Nintendo could do in terms of bringing many of its video games to the big screen. A Nintendo Cinematic Universe might just be what we need, and Chris Pratt seems to agree as well.
Chris Pratt Talks...
- 5/14/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is now playing in theaters with an impressive box-office opening which all but guarantees we haven’t seen the last of those damn dirty apes. It remains to be seen how many more sequels we’ll get, but Planet of the Apes franchise producers Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, who also wrote Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, told THR that they originally envisioned a nine movie arc for the modern franchise.
“When you first came up with this idea, the Apes franchise way back, you saw nine movies,” Silver said. “We thought, ‘This is crazy ambitious.’ But here we are. We’re at four.“
“I saw nine. I don’t know if we’ll make it to nine. I would love it,” Jaffa replied. “We’ve spoken to not just [director Wes Ball, writer...
“When you first came up with this idea, the Apes franchise way back, you saw nine movies,” Silver said. “We thought, ‘This is crazy ambitious.’ But here we are. We’re at four.“
“I saw nine. I don’t know if we’ll make it to nine. I would love it,” Jaffa replied. “We’ve spoken to not just [director Wes Ball, writer...
- 5/13/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The new live-action science fiction feature "Kingdom of the Planet of The Apes", directed by Wes Ball as the first in a new 'Pota' film franchise, grossed ‘domestic’ $56,500,000 and ‘international’ $72,500,000 for a worldwide theatrical box office total of $129,000,000 after only 3 days in a wide release:
“…after the events of 2017's ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’…
“…many apes societies have grown…
“…from when ‘Caesar’ brought his people to an oasis...
"... as humans have been reduced to a feral-like existence.
“Some groups have never heard of Caesar...
"..., while others have contorted his teaching to build burgeoning empires."
"In this setting, one ape leader begins to enslave…
“…other groups to find human technology...
"...while another ape, who watched his clan be taken…
“…embarks on a journey to find freedom.
“And a young human woman becomes key to the quest...
".... although she has plans of her own."
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…after the events of 2017's ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’…
“…many apes societies have grown…
“…from when ‘Caesar’ brought his people to an oasis...
"... as humans have been reduced to a feral-like existence.
“Some groups have never heard of Caesar...
"..., while others have contorted his teaching to build burgeoning empires."
"In this setting, one ape leader begins to enslave…
“…other groups to find human technology...
"...while another ape, who watched his clan be taken…
“…embarks on a journey to find freedom.
“And a young human woman becomes key to the quest...
".... although she has plans of her own."
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 5/13/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
In a much-needed bit of good news for the box office in 2024, "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" had a very solid opening weekend. Hailing from Disney's 20th Century Studios, the latest entry in the long-running sci-fi franchise opened to $58.5 million domestically. That figure is $2 million above the $56.5 million estimates that hit the boards on Sunday. That's good news, as it suggests word of mouth was strong out of Friday and Saturday screenings heading into Mother's Day.
Director Wes Ball's film took in an additional $72.7 million from overseas markets to date, giving it a $131.2 million global start. That is even higher than 2017's "War for the Planet of the Apes" ($130 million), meaning it's the best worldwide opening for the modern "Planet of the Apes" franchise. Now, it's still got a very long way to go to get anywhere near the outsized global total of 2014's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes...
Director Wes Ball's film took in an additional $72.7 million from overseas markets to date, giving it a $131.2 million global start. That is even higher than 2017's "War for the Planet of the Apes" ($130 million), meaning it's the best worldwide opening for the modern "Planet of the Apes" franchise. Now, it's still got a very long way to go to get anywhere near the outsized global total of 2014's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes...
- 5/13/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
‘El Reino del Planeta de los Simios’ se alza como el rey de la taquilla española este fin de semana.
Descubre qué películas ocupan el segundo y tercer puesto en la taquilla de este fin de semana.
Este fin de semana, en la taquilla española ha reinado, nunca mejor dicho, la película de 20th Century Studios, “El Reino del Planeta de los Simios”, que ha conseguido el primer puesto. La tan esperada película, que marca el reinicio de la saga de “El Planeta de los Simios” situándose varias generaciones después de la de César, ha debutado en 341 cines en toda España y ha logrado una recaudación de cerca de 2 millones de euros en su primer fin de semana en cartelera, según los datos provisionales de Comscore Movies Spain. Más de 241.900 han disfrutado de la película de aventuras en la gran pantalla, y a nivel global, la película ya ha acumulado más de 129 millones de dólares.
Por otro lado, “Garfield: La Película” de Sony Pictures ocupa el segundo lugar de la...
Este fin de semana, en la taquilla española ha reinado, nunca mejor dicho, la película de 20th Century Studios, “El Reino del Planeta de los Simios”, que ha conseguido el primer puesto. La tan esperada película, que marca el reinicio de la saga de “El Planeta de los Simios” situándose varias generaciones después de la de César, ha debutado en 341 cines en toda España y ha logrado una recaudación de cerca de 2 millones de euros en su primer fin de semana en cartelera, según los datos provisionales de Comscore Movies Spain. Más de 241.900 han disfrutado de la película de aventuras en la gran pantalla, y a nivel global, la película ya ha acumulado más de 129 millones de dólares.
Por otro lado, “Garfield: La Película” de Sony Pictures ocupa el segundo lugar de la...
- 5/13/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Monday Am: These apes are going to need a bigger boat for their cash that is as 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes came in over expectations with a $58.5M opening. Sunday came in at $16.5M, down 19%, a strong attributable to Mother’s Day. Who knew moms were fans of the Planet of the Apes movies? Typical Mother’s Day Saturday to Sunday drops are around the -28% range.
That’s now the third highest opening for an Apes movie after Dawn of the Planet of the Apes ($72.6M) and Tim Burton’s Planet of the Apes ($68.5M). Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes only cost $160M, which is cheaper than Matt Reeves’ War for the Planet of the Apes which cost $190M before P&a. As we said yesterday, there’s hope for summer in a movie that can beat its tracking projections. Not everything...
That’s now the third highest opening for an Apes movie after Dawn of the Planet of the Apes ($72.6M) and Tim Burton’s Planet of the Apes ($68.5M). Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes only cost $160M, which is cheaper than Matt Reeves’ War for the Planet of the Apes which cost $190M before P&a. As we said yesterday, there’s hope for summer in a movie that can beat its tracking projections. Not everything...
- 5/13/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Matt Reeves believed that he was going to be fired from Dawn of the Planet of the Apes when he suggested one crucial change to the plot point. He was brought in to helm the film in October 2012 after Rupert Wyatt, the first film’s director, dropped out of the project. Reeves suggested telling the story from Caesar’s point of view and beginning the film during the creation of ape civilization rather than in a post-apocalyptic world.
Matt Reeves suggested some radical changes for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes when he took over the film
However, the studio trusted Reeves’ creative vision and allowed him to tell the story he intended. It became one of the best decisions by the studio as Reeves ended up making the highest-grossing film in the Planet of the Apes franchise.
Matt Reeves Feared He Would Be Fired For One Radical Change...
Matt Reeves suggested some radical changes for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes when he took over the film
However, the studio trusted Reeves’ creative vision and allowed him to tell the story he intended. It became one of the best decisions by the studio as Reeves ended up making the highest-grossing film in the Planet of the Apes franchise.
Matt Reeves Feared He Would Be Fired For One Radical Change...
- 5/13/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Rank Film (distributor) Three-day gross (May 3-5) Total gross to date Week 1. Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes (Disney) £3.2m £3.8m 1 2. The Fall Guy (Universal) £948,970 £6.7m 2 3. Challengers (Warner Bros) £333,125 £4.7m 3 4. Back To Black (Studiocanal) £211,104 £11.3m 5 5. Tarot (Sony) £140,983 £923,013 2
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Disney’s Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes topped the UK and Ireland box office with £3.2m, with warm weather possibly deterring cinemagoers.
The fourth instalment in the Planet Of The Apes reboot series, and the first of a planned trilogy, swung into 650 cinemas for a £4,923 location average and made £3.8m overall including previews.
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes...
Gbp to Usd conversion rate: 1.25
Disney’s Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes topped the UK and Ireland box office with £3.2m, with warm weather possibly deterring cinemagoers.
The fourth instalment in the Planet Of The Apes reboot series, and the first of a planned trilogy, swung into 650 cinemas for a £4,923 location average and made £3.8m overall including previews.
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes...
- 5/13/2024
- ScreenDaily
The success of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes shows how, for almost 60 years, the series has managed to sustain audience interest
By pure hot-streak longevity, the most impressive feat in Hollywood franchising is the Mission: Impossible series, which began in 1996 and may – may – finally wrap up next year, after eight entries and nearly 30 years without a single continuity reboot. But true to the fictional history of the Planet of the Apes series, it may be the apes who ultimately inherit this title from the petty, small-minded humans. The original Planet of the Apes came out in 1968 – and based on first weekend box office and positive reviews for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the latest installment of a rebooted series that began in 2011, the series will probably remain when the first movie reaches its 60th anniversary in just four years. This may be the most purely resilient series in Hollywood.
By pure hot-streak longevity, the most impressive feat in Hollywood franchising is the Mission: Impossible series, which began in 1996 and may – may – finally wrap up next year, after eight entries and nearly 30 years without a single continuity reboot. But true to the fictional history of the Planet of the Apes series, it may be the apes who ultimately inherit this title from the petty, small-minded humans. The original Planet of the Apes came out in 1968 – and based on first weekend box office and positive reviews for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the latest installment of a rebooted series that began in 2011, the series will probably remain when the first movie reaches its 60th anniversary in just four years. This may be the most purely resilient series in Hollywood.
- 5/13/2024
- by Jesse Hassenger
- The Guardian - Film News
The failure of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to kick on and repeat the exploits it once made fueled concerns about Disney Studios’ outlook. The last thing you want is for your leading franchise to drop the ball. But the studio can put the ghosts of the MCU to bed (for now at least) and celebrate a success that acts as a much-needed succor to the team – the blockbuster opening week of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
The hype for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was unreal Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes rekindled the interests of the diehard fans of the franchise
It seems like a rampage of apes is all set to rule the box office this year.
Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has made waves already, earning $129 million on its worldwide opening weekend. Fans have flocked to the...
The hype for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was unreal Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes rekindled the interests of the diehard fans of the franchise
It seems like a rampage of apes is all set to rule the box office this year.
Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has made waves already, earning $129 million on its worldwide opening weekend. Fans have flocked to the...
- 5/12/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
The annual celebration of Mom brightened things up at the summer box office, with the first movie to open over $50 million since March. Read on for the weekend box office report.
The hopes for the summer box office were almost dashed by the poor showing of season opener “The Fall Guy” last weekend, so fortunately, this weekend didn’t follow suit. Of course, the big winner for the weekend was 20th Century’s franchise sequel “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” which came into the weekend with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 80% Fresh, on par with “The Fall Guy.”
After making $6.6 million in Wednesday and Thursday previews and $22.2 million on Friday (including those previews), Disney has estimated “Apes” to open with $56.5 million, which is slightly higher than the $56.2 million opening for “War for the Planet of the Apes” in 2017.
See Grab the popcorn and sound off in our movie...
The hopes for the summer box office were almost dashed by the poor showing of season opener “The Fall Guy” last weekend, so fortunately, this weekend didn’t follow suit. Of course, the big winner for the weekend was 20th Century’s franchise sequel “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” which came into the weekend with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 80% Fresh, on par with “The Fall Guy.”
After making $6.6 million in Wednesday and Thursday previews and $22.2 million on Friday (including those previews), Disney has estimated “Apes” to open with $56.5 million, which is slightly higher than the $56.2 million opening for “War for the Planet of the Apes” in 2017.
See Grab the popcorn and sound off in our movie...
- 5/12/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is now playing in theaters, which means key plot details have begun to find their way online.
In a new interview with THR, star Freya Allan (Mae) discusses the ending and how the original conclusion played out in far less subtle - and quite a bit darker - fashion.
Major spoilers follow.
During the climactic battle, Mae makes a fateful decision to blow open the floodgates and destroy the human tech the villainous Proximus was trying to get his hands on, killing hundreds of apes in the process.
“It’s not what she wants to do," Allan explains. "But it’s that, or Proximus has all these weapons and humanity is screwed. She’s gone through so much, she’s lost all the people she cares about, which was a large part of how I justified everything that she did,” Allan says. “So...
In a new interview with THR, star Freya Allan (Mae) discusses the ending and how the original conclusion played out in far less subtle - and quite a bit darker - fashion.
Major spoilers follow.
During the climactic battle, Mae makes a fateful decision to blow open the floodgates and destroy the human tech the villainous Proximus was trying to get his hands on, killing hundreds of apes in the process.
“It’s not what she wants to do," Allan explains. "But it’s that, or Proximus has all these weapons and humanity is screwed. She’s gone through so much, she’s lost all the people she cares about, which was a large part of how I justified everything that she did,” Allan says. “So...
- 5/12/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” (Disney) opened to $56.5 million, slightly above pre-opening projections, which is encouraging after “The Fall Guy” (Universal) last week. That’s a relief to theaters that hope summer releases meet their potential and buffer what is expected to be a major drop in revenues versus last year.
20th Century Fox released “Planet of the Apes” in 1968. For an old franchise, this is one that still has plenty of life: The “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” opening matched the last “Planet of the Apes” installment in 2017 (albeit when tickets cost 15 percent less). Speaking of old franchises, it also beat the $55 million opening of the 2021 Bond entry “No Time to Die.” Disappointing B Cinemascore aside, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” seems poised for a solid run.
The opening for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” doubled that of “The Fall Guy...
20th Century Fox released “Planet of the Apes” in 1968. For an old franchise, this is one that still has plenty of life: The “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” opening matched the last “Planet of the Apes” installment in 2017 (albeit when tickets cost 15 percent less). Speaking of old franchises, it also beat the $55 million opening of the 2021 Bond entry “No Time to Die.” Disappointing B Cinemascore aside, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” seems poised for a solid run.
The opening for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” doubled that of “The Fall Guy...
- 5/12/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
One of the prominent features of the Planet of the Apes franchise is that the binary that exists between apes and humans ends up being emphasized through a moral lens and via subversive takes, which acts as a symbolical presentation of the treatment of the marginalized in ‘civilized’ society. However, the ape antagonists who exist on the fringes of the binary, as traits of humans and apes seamlessly intermingle in their characterization, make for the most intriguing discourse involving the two species. In the original series, the orangutan Dr. Zaius played such a role as the ape leader of science and religion; in the rebooted trilogy, Koba, the human-hating Bonobo, made quite an impact as the usurper; and in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the tyrant Bonobo monarch, Proximus Caesar, has left a strong impression on viewers in a short span of time. Despite the character being a...
- 5/12/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
The mighty Planet of the Apes franchise ruled again at the box office, with the movie earning a mighty $56.5 million domestically (according to ComScore), which puts it right in line with the previous openings of Rise of the Planet of the Apes ($54.8 million) and War for the Planet of the Apes ($56.2 million). Dawn of the Planet of the Apes made a lot more at $72 million, but times have changed, and now a $50 million-plus opening is cause for celebration at the House of Mouse, with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes the first solid box office win for Disney (who are releasing through 20th Century Films) in a while. This is much more than the $40 million we predicted earlier this week.
However, there is one potential cloud on the horizon for the film. According to Deadline, the CinemaScore for the film has only garnered a B rating, which is low...
However, there is one potential cloud on the horizon for the film. According to Deadline, the CinemaScore for the film has only garnered a B rating, which is low...
- 5/12/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Yesterday, we posted our rankings of all the Planet of the Apes movies, and now, with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes in theaters and ruling the box office, we wanted to put the question to all of you! What are the best Planet of the Apes movies? Let us know by taking the poll below!
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What is the best Planet of the Apes movie?Planet of the Apes (1968)Beneath the Planet of the ApesEscape from the Planet of the ApesConquest of the Planet of the ApesBattle for the Planet of the ApesPlanet of the Apes (2001)Rise of the Planet of the ApesDawn of the Planet of the ApesWar for the Planet of the ApesKingdom of the Planet of the ApesVote
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- 5/12/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Despite early reviews and reactions labeling Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes as one of the franchise’s finest, the reception among general audiences seems lackluster. Recent CinemaScores revealed significantly lower ratings than expected, prompting questions about what went wrong.
Freya Allan in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Many argue the film’s pacing is sluggish and dull, while others attribute it to the dwindling attention spans of modern audiences, unable to fully appreciate the masterpiece that this Wes Ball movie truly is.
Fans Blame Audience’s Short Attention Spans for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes‘ Low Rating!
CinemaScores recently revealed that the Wes Ball movie, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes which premiered on May 10th this year, received a solid B rating on tests. However, this disappointed many who genuinely enjoyed the movie, including the majority of movie critics who hailed it as a summer must-watch.
Freya Allan in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Many argue the film’s pacing is sluggish and dull, while others attribute it to the dwindling attention spans of modern audiences, unable to fully appreciate the masterpiece that this Wes Ball movie truly is.
Fans Blame Audience’s Short Attention Spans for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes‘ Low Rating!
CinemaScores recently revealed that the Wes Ball movie, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes which premiered on May 10th this year, received a solid B rating on tests. However, this disappointed many who genuinely enjoyed the movie, including the majority of movie critics who hailed it as a summer must-watch.
- 5/12/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Filmmaker cum producer Wes Ball, the mastermind behind the Maze Runner trilogy, has once again returned to amuse fans with more of his outstanding directing work. But this time, it’s not with another Maze Runner film, but rather with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which is a sequel to 2017’s critically acclaimed War of the Planet of the Apes.
Wes Ball. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
Considering how this was the fourth installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot film series, quite a few fans were having conflicting thoughts on this movie. However, then came the renowned Japanese video game designer Hideo Kojima with his honest reviews on this recently released movie, inevitably transforming it into a must-watch for all those fans out there.
Hideo Kojima Presents His Honest Reviews on Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Ever since Wes Ball‘s...
Wes Ball. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
Considering how this was the fourth installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot film series, quite a few fans were having conflicting thoughts on this movie. However, then came the renowned Japanese video game designer Hideo Kojima with his honest reviews on this recently released movie, inevitably transforming it into a must-watch for all those fans out there.
Hideo Kojima Presents His Honest Reviews on Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Ever since Wes Ball‘s...
- 5/12/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
For the followers of the lore of Lord of the Rings, Elijah Wood aka Frodo Baggins was burdened with the responsibility to tend to the fate of Middle-earth and its occupants. It was a journey that traversed Tolkien’s landscape, charted territories unknown to man, and overcame hurdles that would have defeated even the bravest soldiers. To Wood’s hobbit, this journey entailed everything.
Sir Ian McKellen with Elijah Wood in Lord of the Rings [Credit: New Line Cinema/Allstar]However, with time, the journey ultimately came to an end, fans returned to their pitiful lives, hobbits retired to the shire, and all was the same as before – with one exception. The tragedy that pervaded the air of the tale of Lord of the Rings refused to let go of its grip over the population of Middle-earth and forget the sacrifice that echoed through the atmosphere for ages to come.
In fact,...
Sir Ian McKellen with Elijah Wood in Lord of the Rings [Credit: New Line Cinema/Allstar]However, with time, the journey ultimately came to an end, fans returned to their pitiful lives, hobbits retired to the shire, and all was the same as before – with one exception. The tragedy that pervaded the air of the tale of Lord of the Rings refused to let go of its grip over the population of Middle-earth and forget the sacrifice that echoed through the atmosphere for ages to come.
In fact,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Planet of the Apes is one colossal franchise in cinema history. It all started in 1968, kicking off a series of successful sequels, later the franchise received a reboot by Tim Burton in 2001. Though that one got mixed reviews, it set the stage perfectly for what Wes Ball has now delivered. Burton’s film introduced audiences to the Andy Serkis series, which has since solidified its own reputation and garnered immense popularity.
Freya Allan in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes not only holds its own but also pays homage to the legacy of past films, beloved by fans worldwide. Ball wouldn’t have made this sort of standalone film if he couldn’t do it justice to the franchise. It’s a clever nod to the franchise’s roots while blazing its own trail al at the same time.
Wes Ball’s...
Freya Allan in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes not only holds its own but also pays homage to the legacy of past films, beloved by fans worldwide. Ball wouldn’t have made this sort of standalone film if he couldn’t do it justice to the franchise. It’s a clever nod to the franchise’s roots while blazing its own trail al at the same time.
Wes Ball’s...
- 5/11/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
The most incredible thing in any Planet of the Apes film is the good mixture of humorous and serious storytelling, and Wes Ball created exactly what the audience wanted. In fact, 20th Century Fox requested it from the filmmaker.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The original installments were a delight to watch, while the more recent ones were somehow a bit political and mature, but Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes just had the right balance of both.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Blends History And Humor
While speaking with SlashFilm, filmmaker Wes Ball talked about how he incorporated fun and serious stuff in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. As it turns out, it was a major requirement from the studio.
“That was the only thing that the studio asked, was could we find a tone that was a little lighter, I suppose,...
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The original installments were a delight to watch, while the more recent ones were somehow a bit political and mature, but Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes just had the right balance of both.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Blends History And Humor
While speaking with SlashFilm, filmmaker Wes Ball talked about how he incorporated fun and serious stuff in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. As it turns out, it was a major requirement from the studio.
“That was the only thing that the studio asked, was could we find a tone that was a little lighter, I suppose,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Once again, the Planet of the Apes franchise has struck gold with Kingdom of The Planet of the Apes, completely dominating the box office. The critics are raving, describing the movie in one word, awesome. It’s a must-watch. But wait, there’s more! There’s talk of a potential sequel, and one key relationship will pave its path forward.
Owen Teague in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes as Noa
Freya Allan, in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, hinted at the intriguing elements laid out in this film that could be further explored in a potential sequel if the opportunity arises. The franchise continues to surprise its fans, revealing depths they never imagined.
Noa and Mae’s Relationship Will Be Explored Further in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 2
As Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes continues to dominate the box office and exceed expectations,...
Owen Teague in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes as Noa
Freya Allan, in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, hinted at the intriguing elements laid out in this film that could be further explored in a potential sequel if the opportunity arises. The franchise continues to surprise its fans, revealing depths they never imagined.
Noa and Mae’s Relationship Will Be Explored Further in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 2
As Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes continues to dominate the box office and exceed expectations,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Spoilers for "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" follow.
Koba (Toby Kebbell) from "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" is the best blockbuster villain of the 2010s. One of Caesar's (Andy Serkis) sapient apes, first introduced in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," Koba was a lab animal in a previous life. The brutal treatment left him scarred (both skin-deep and deeper) and hateful towards humans. In "Dawn," finally in a position to strike back, he attempts to assassinate Caesar so he can lead his misanthropic war.
Koba is much like Magneto, perennial foe of the X-Men, and another figure who believes peace with humanity is impossible because of his past trauma. It's not a one-to-one comparison, though, because Magneto is more noble than Koba. Magneto has done evil, but his goal is the prosperity of mutantkind. For Koba, the violence is the point; he wants humans to suffer,...
Koba (Toby Kebbell) from "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" is the best blockbuster villain of the 2010s. One of Caesar's (Andy Serkis) sapient apes, first introduced in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," Koba was a lab animal in a previous life. The brutal treatment left him scarred (both skin-deep and deeper) and hateful towards humans. In "Dawn," finally in a position to strike back, he attempts to assassinate Caesar so he can lead his misanthropic war.
Koba is much like Magneto, perennial foe of the X-Men, and another figure who believes peace with humanity is impossible because of his past trauma. It's not a one-to-one comparison, though, because Magneto is more noble than Koba. Magneto has done evil, but his goal is the prosperity of mutantkind. For Koba, the violence is the point; he wants humans to suffer,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Take a look at more footage from the new live-action science fiction feature "Kingdom of the Planet of The Apes", directed by Wes Ball as the first in a new 'Pota' film franchise, adapting elements from the novel "Monkey Planet" (1963) by author Pierre Boulle, releasing May 10, 2024 in theaters:
“…after the events of 2017's ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’…
“…many apes societies have grown…
“…from when ‘Caesar’ brought his people to an oasis...
"... as humans have been reduced to a feral-like existence.
“Some groups have never heard of Caesar...
"..., while others have contorted his teaching to build burgeoning empires."
"In this setting, one ape leader begins to enslave…
“…other groups to find human technology...
"...while another ape, who watched his clan be taken…
“…embarks on a journey to find freedom.
“And a young human woman becomes key to the quest...
".... although she has plans of her own."
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“…after the events of 2017's ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’…
“…many apes societies have grown…
“…from when ‘Caesar’ brought his people to an oasis...
"... as humans have been reduced to a feral-like existence.
“Some groups have never heard of Caesar...
"..., while others have contorted his teaching to build burgeoning empires."
"In this setting, one ape leader begins to enslave…
“…other groups to find human technology...
"...while another ape, who watched his clan be taken…
“…embarks on a journey to find freedom.
“And a young human woman becomes key to the quest...
".... although she has plans of her own."
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 5/11/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Andy Serkis was absolutely incredible as Caesar in the relaunch of the Planet of the Apes franchise. Throughout the three movies, the actor made the audience connect with the highly intelligent chimpanzee. Fans were absolutely heartbroken when Andy Serkis’ Caesar met his end in War for the Planet of the Apes. Needless to say, the actor’s portrayal of the character was a huge reason behind the success of the films.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
However, he couldn’t have done it alone, and the rest of the cast members did an equally amazing job in their respective roles. This includes Toby Kebbell who played the role of Koba, a bonobo that absolutely loathes human beings. The actor gave his all to the character, so much so that he unexpectedly took the method acting route when it came to bringing Koba to life.
Toby Kebbell Opened up...
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
However, he couldn’t have done it alone, and the rest of the cast members did an equally amazing job in their respective roles. This includes Toby Kebbell who played the role of Koba, a bonobo that absolutely loathes human beings. The actor gave his all to the character, so much so that he unexpectedly took the method acting route when it came to bringing Koba to life.
Toby Kebbell Opened up...
- 5/11/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Every Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Character, Ranked By How Much You Want To Hang Out With Them
Apes not kill apes ... and humans not spoil humans. Be warned: This article contains comprehensive spoilers for "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes."
If I were living on a planet of the apes after a man-made virus wiped out the majority of humankind and left our simian overlords in charge, I would simply try to get along with everybody. Seriously, I'd like to know why nobody has ever thought of that before in the entirety of the "Planet of the Apes" franchise. The sociopathic Koba is itching to duel-wield machine guns from horseback? Just give the poor ape a Snickers! Woody Harrelson's up to no good as the military leader of a cult-like group of soldiers, clinging to the last vestiges of power they have left? Honestly, Caesar, maybe consider the possibility that even Colonel Kurtz had his good days and bad days before going full "Moses leading...
If I were living on a planet of the apes after a man-made virus wiped out the majority of humankind and left our simian overlords in charge, I would simply try to get along with everybody. Seriously, I'd like to know why nobody has ever thought of that before in the entirety of the "Planet of the Apes" franchise. The sociopathic Koba is itching to duel-wield machine guns from horseback? Just give the poor ape a Snickers! Woody Harrelson's up to no good as the military leader of a cult-like group of soldiers, clinging to the last vestiges of power they have left? Honestly, Caesar, maybe consider the possibility that even Colonel Kurtz had his good days and bad days before going full "Moses leading...
- 5/11/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Despite an overall positive reception from both critics and fans, 20th Century Studios' latest Apes movie, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, has received one of the worst CinemaScores of the franchise.
The Wes Ball-directed sci-fi adventure is now certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes at 80% (the audience score is also 80%), but has still only managed to secure a disappointing "B" CinemaScore.
For those unfamiliar with this particular system, a B may not sound too bad, but it's rare enough for a major studio blockbuster to fall below an A-, and it also marks the worst CinemaScore of the franchise since Tim Burton's disastrous 2001 remake.
Ultimately, this shouldn't have too much of a negative impact on the film's box office. Cinemagoers do tend to pay some attention to these scores, but not nearly as much as a green splat on Rotten Tomatoes, for example.
Have you seen Kotpota yet?...
The Wes Ball-directed sci-fi adventure is now certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes at 80% (the audience score is also 80%), but has still only managed to secure a disappointing "B" CinemaScore.
For those unfamiliar with this particular system, a B may not sound too bad, but it's rare enough for a major studio blockbuster to fall below an A-, and it also marks the worst CinemaScore of the franchise since Tim Burton's disastrous 2001 remake.
Ultimately, this shouldn't have too much of a negative impact on the film's box office. Cinemagoers do tend to pay some attention to these scores, but not nearly as much as a green splat on Rotten Tomatoes, for example.
Have you seen Kotpota yet?...
- 5/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
"May the 12th Be With You," a new Mother's Day-themed short from The Simpsons, is now streaming exclusively on Disney+. In that, Marge Simpson joins the moms of Disney+ on a special holiday outing that turns into an epic galactic adventure filled with heroes, villains and a surprising old friend.
Earlier this week, we sat down with showrunner, writer, and executive producer of the long-running series, Al Jean. His name has been popping up in The Simpsons' credits since 1989, and is responsible for penning some of the show's most iconic episodes.
For "May the 12th Be With You," he set out to deliver a special celebration of Mother's Day that puts Marge front and centre...along with an insane number of cameos which should mean this short demands repeat viewings for anyone hoping to catch them all.
In this interview, The Simpsons veteran talks about the inspiration for this story,...
Earlier this week, we sat down with showrunner, writer, and executive producer of the long-running series, Al Jean. His name has been popping up in The Simpsons' credits since 1989, and is responsible for penning some of the show's most iconic episodes.
For "May the 12th Be With You," he set out to deliver a special celebration of Mother's Day that puts Marge front and centre...along with an insane number of cameos which should mean this short demands repeat viewings for anyone hoping to catch them all.
In this interview, The Simpsons veteran talks about the inspiration for this story,...
- 5/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Has another sci-fi series ever explored the folly of intelligent thought as thoroughly, devastatingly, and colorfully as “The Planet of the Apes”? We here at IndieWire think not. With a now whopping 10 installments within the franchise and countless derivative work adding to the lore, “Planet of the Apes” stands in a league all its own and prides itself on an ability to constantly evolve (see what we did there?).
The concept for the series was first conceived in 1963 in French author Pierre Boulle’s novel “La Planète des singes,” which translates to “Planet of the Apes” or “Monkey Planet.” Sadly, American producer Arthur P. Jacobs chose to go with the former translation when making his film adaptation. Despite this, the 1968 Charlton Heston- starring original “Planet of the Apes” was a huge success, launching multiple sequels that deftly dive into moral and ethical conversations surrounding modern day issues of the...
The concept for the series was first conceived in 1963 in French author Pierre Boulle’s novel “La Planète des singes,” which translates to “Planet of the Apes” or “Monkey Planet.” Sadly, American producer Arthur P. Jacobs chose to go with the former translation when making his film adaptation. Despite this, the 1968 Charlton Heston- starring original “Planet of the Apes” was a huge success, launching multiple sequels that deftly dive into moral and ethical conversations surrounding modern day issues of the...
- 5/11/2024
- by Wilson Chapman and Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
In the post-apocalyptic future where mankind has been reduced to mute, feral packs of humans and all of our skyscrapers have grown over with greenery, there isn't much use for money. But until that future inevitably comes, studios need cash to make movies like "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," and they need those movies to generate even more money so that the whole hairy cycle can continue.
Fortunately, "Kingdom" is so far living up to the standards of its ancestors with an estimated opening weekend of $52-55 million, after grossing $22.2 million from Thursday previews and Friday ticket sales (per Deadline). That's roughly in line with early box office projections, and also on par with "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" ($54.8 million) and "War for the Planet of the Apes" ($56.2 million). However, it falls short of two other entries in the franchise: "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,...
Fortunately, "Kingdom" is so far living up to the standards of its ancestors with an estimated opening weekend of $52-55 million, after grossing $22.2 million from Thursday previews and Friday ticket sales (per Deadline). That's roughly in line with early box office projections, and also on par with "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" ($54.8 million) and "War for the Planet of the Apes" ($56.2 million). However, it falls short of two other entries in the franchise: "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
The entirety of human civilization is built as much upon perseverance and innovation as it is upon exploitation and egocentric control over nature, and as the rebooted Planet of the Apes trilogy has shown, the consequential hubris led to the ultimate downfall of humanity. The same viral outbreak that marked the end of human civilization—sending the surviving humans back to a primitive state—enhanced the intellectual capabilities of the apes and resulted in the dawn of a new simian civilization, one that continued the harmonious relationship with nature. However, in the recent entry of the rebooted series Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, this new world order seems to have been shaken with the introduction of rogue ape clans, and human survivors who were unaffected by the virus and are trying to regain the world they have lost—and also due to the lost legacy of their first leader,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
[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...
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...
- 5/11/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
After seven years and a change in ownership, the Planet of the Apes franchise returns in an all-new setting. Set generations after the previous film, War for the Planet of the Apes, the new Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes movie follows a new protagonist in a world where human civilization is a forgotten memory.
Director Wes Ball takes over from Matt Reeves, who helmed the previous two films. In what is meant to be the start of a possible new trilogy, it will have to fight an uphill battle compared to its predecessors. Does it stay faithful to the source mercurial, or does it veer off course? Let’s find out.
Noa (Owen Teague), a young chimpanzee from a tribe of bird trainers, sets off on a journey to rescue his tribe after they are taken by a war band serving the film’s main villain, Proximus (Kevin Durand). On his journey,...
Director Wes Ball takes over from Matt Reeves, who helmed the previous two films. In what is meant to be the start of a possible new trilogy, it will have to fight an uphill battle compared to its predecessors. Does it stay faithful to the source mercurial, or does it veer off course? Let’s find out.
Noa (Owen Teague), a young chimpanzee from a tribe of bird trainers, sets off on a journey to rescue his tribe after they are taken by a war band serving the film’s main villain, Proximus (Kevin Durand). On his journey,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
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