While Andy Serkis was completing the evolution of his remarkable Caesar in trilogy finale “War for the Planet of the Apes,” Steve Zahn’s Bad Ape introduced a new kind of chimpanzee to the franchise: a fast-talking, scene-stealing wild card. More than merely a foil, Bad Ape provided the key to understanding how rapidly the apes were evolving.
“We found this picture of a chimp on the internet and Mark Bomback and I developed that character in the script,” said director Matt Reeves.“The idea was to find this lonely, hoarder ape hiding in this ski lodge because he had been through a traumatic experience during the viral apocalypse. These are apes that didn’t have the benefit of Caesar’s leadership and would lead to future conflicts. But we didn’t want to tell that story yet.”
Reeves immediately thought of Zahn to portray Bad Ape, given his ability...
“We found this picture of a chimp on the internet and Mark Bomback and I developed that character in the script,” said director Matt Reeves.“The idea was to find this lonely, hoarder ape hiding in this ski lodge because he had been through a traumatic experience during the viral apocalypse. These are apes that didn’t have the benefit of Caesar’s leadership and would lead to future conflicts. But we didn’t want to tell that story yet.”
Reeves immediately thought of Zahn to portray Bad Ape, given his ability...
- 12/8/2017
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Writer/director Matt Reeves took over the re-imagined Planet of the Apes franchise after Rupert Wyatt started the ball rolling. I was pleasantly surprised with Rise of the Planet of the Apes, bringing a grounded, emotional, exciting, and technologically mind blowing appeal to a notably campy, strange series. Reeves’ Dawn of the Planet of the Apes was better in nearly every way, expanding and building on the themes while greatly raising the stakes with a very logical but unexpected villain. Even better was that the bridge between motion captured apes and human characters was very, very minimal. I’m happy to report that War For the Planet of the Apes has approached a new level of realism that is unprecedented, all while maintaining the emotional depth and fantastic scope that made the second film so memorable.
It feels like a number of years have passed since the events of Dawn.
It feels like a number of years have passed since the events of Dawn.
- 7/14/2017
- by Mike Hassler
- Destroy the Brain
In the long-awaited third installment of the Planet of Apes reboot, Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his ape brethren are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless colonel (Woody Harrelson). As the journey finally… Continue Reading →
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- 7/7/2017
- by Staci Layne Wilson
- DreadCentral.com
“War for the Planet of the Apes” is on its way to joining “Wonder Woman” as one of the best-reviewed films of the summer, with critics hailing it as a powerful conclusion to Fox’s reboot trilogy of the classic 1968 film. With early reviews still coming in, the film currently has a 90 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, same as its 2014 predecessor, “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” TheWrap’s Alonso Duralde was among those that praised the film, giving particular acclaim to Andy Serkis for his performance as the apes’ leader, Caesar, and to the CGI team at Weta Digital.
- 6/26/2017
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Andy Serkis on the set of Twentieth Century Fox’s “War for the Planet of the Apes.”
20th Century Fox has released “Making History” – War For The Planet Of The Apes and Weta Featurette.
“Making History” highlights Andy Serkis’ amazing performance in War For The Planet Of The Apes and the incredible VFX work done by Weta Digital to bring this movie to life.
Over the course of three films, Weta Digital has mastered the art of translating human actors to apes. The apes level of sentience has developed throughout each film and so too have Weta Digital’s techniques and toolsets.
Steve Zahn stars as Bad Ape in Twentieth Century Fox’s “War for the Planet of the Apes,” also starring Andy Serkis and Woody Harrelson.
L-r, Karin Konoval, Terry Notary, Andy Serkis and Michael Adamthwaite on the set of Twentieth Century Fox’s “War for the Planet of the Apes.”
Developing some of the most advanced techniques in the industry Weta artists employ these tools to create exceptional CG characters.
Check out the latest clip from the film.
In War for the Planet of the Apes, the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise, Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel.
After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.
Visit the official site: http://www.foxmovies.com/movies/war-for-the-planet-of-the-apes
The film hits theatres July 14.
PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, thematic elements, and some disturbing images
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20th Century Fox has released “Making History” – War For The Planet Of The Apes and Weta Featurette.
“Making History” highlights Andy Serkis’ amazing performance in War For The Planet Of The Apes and the incredible VFX work done by Weta Digital to bring this movie to life.
Over the course of three films, Weta Digital has mastered the art of translating human actors to apes. The apes level of sentience has developed throughout each film and so too have Weta Digital’s techniques and toolsets.
Steve Zahn stars as Bad Ape in Twentieth Century Fox’s “War for the Planet of the Apes,” also starring Andy Serkis and Woody Harrelson.
L-r, Karin Konoval, Terry Notary, Andy Serkis and Michael Adamthwaite on the set of Twentieth Century Fox’s “War for the Planet of the Apes.”
Developing some of the most advanced techniques in the industry Weta artists employ these tools to create exceptional CG characters.
Check out the latest clip from the film.
In War for the Planet of the Apes, the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise, Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel.
After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.
Visit the official site: http://www.foxmovies.com/movies/war-for-the-planet-of-the-apes
The film hits theatres July 14.
PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, thematic elements, and some disturbing images
The post “Making History” Featurette For War For The Planet Of The Apes appeared first on We Are Movie Geeks.
- 6/21/2017
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
This special “Making History” featurette highlights Andy Serkis‘ amazing performance in War for the Planet of the Apes and the incredible VFX work done by Weta Digital to bring this movie to life. In the film, after the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to […]...
- 6/21/2017
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
(“Guardians 2” spoilers follow.)
So here’s a poser: In “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” we have Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) and his father, Ego (Kurt Russell), a living planet that takes on human form. Weta Digital was challenged with creating the interior look of Ego, along with the various transformations during his climactic fight with Quill.
This involved complicated mathematical patterns known as fractals (inspired by artist Hal Tenny, who served as a consultant). However, not only did Weta have difficulty controlling the fractals, but it also had to make them pliable in short order.
And then there was the biggest challenge: Weta was charged with ensuring that “Guardians” avoided an R-rating. That’s because 40% of Ego gets destroyed in the fight, and his internal organs can be seen dangling behind him. Weta offered to make him look more fractal, oozing black blood, but director James Gunn would have none of that.
So here’s a poser: In “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” we have Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) and his father, Ego (Kurt Russell), a living planet that takes on human form. Weta Digital was challenged with creating the interior look of Ego, along with the various transformations during his climactic fight with Quill.
This involved complicated mathematical patterns known as fractals (inspired by artist Hal Tenny, who served as a consultant). However, not only did Weta have difficulty controlling the fractals, but it also had to make them pliable in short order.
And then there was the biggest challenge: Weta was charged with ensuring that “Guardians” avoided an R-rating. That’s because 40% of Ego gets destroyed in the fight, and his internal organs can be seen dangling behind him. Weta offered to make him look more fractal, oozing black blood, but director James Gunn would have none of that.
- 5/9/2017
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Mark Harrison Nov 15, 2016
Our look back at the Harry Potter franchise continues, as Mark delves into 2002's The Chamber Of Secrets...
Three days after Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone was released worldwide and broke box office records here, there and everywhere in its opening weekend, Warner Bros knew they had a hit on their hands and filming began on the first sequel, Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets, with the cast, screenwriter Steve Kloves and director Chris Columbus all returning for the next go around.
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On paper, it's a darker proposal than the first film. Rowling's second novel delves deeper into the history and society of the wizarding world that Harry has only just begun to discover, drawing parallels with racism and discrimination in a story that also has a great big monster roaming the corridors of Hogwarts.
Our look back at the Harry Potter franchise continues, as Mark delves into 2002's The Chamber Of Secrets...
Three days after Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone was released worldwide and broke box office records here, there and everywhere in its opening weekend, Warner Bros knew they had a hit on their hands and filming began on the first sequel, Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets, with the cast, screenwriter Steve Kloves and director Chris Columbus all returning for the next go around.
See related Uncharted movie has a new director, film finally happening
On paper, it's a darker proposal than the first film. Rowling's second novel delves deeper into the history and society of the wizarding world that Harry has only just begun to discover, drawing parallels with racism and discrimination in a story that also has a great big monster roaming the corridors of Hogwarts.
- 7/10/2011
- Den of Geek
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