Stars: Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, William H. Macy, Travis Jeffery, Lydia Peckham, Dichen Lachman | Written by Josh Friedman | Directed by Wes Ball
Directed by Wes Ball (the Maze Runner movies), Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the fourth film in the Planet of the Apes reboot franchise and the tenth Apes film overall, if you include Tim Burton’s 2001 version. The new film is set 300 years after the events of War of the Planet of the Apes (2017) and is clearly intended as the first instalment of a new trilogy, even if the marketing hasn’t shouted about that all too loudly.
After a short prelude depicting the ceremonial funeral of Caesar (the noble leader of the apes and the hero of the previous movies), a caption explains that a virus has all but wiped out mankind and apes are now the dominant species on Earth.
Directed by Wes Ball (the Maze Runner movies), Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the fourth film in the Planet of the Apes reboot franchise and the tenth Apes film overall, if you include Tim Burton’s 2001 version. The new film is set 300 years after the events of War of the Planet of the Apes (2017) and is clearly intended as the first instalment of a new trilogy, even if the marketing hasn’t shouted about that all too loudly.
After a short prelude depicting the ceremonial funeral of Caesar (the noble leader of the apes and the hero of the previous movies), a caption explains that a virus has all but wiped out mankind and apes are now the dominant species on Earth.
- 5/9/2024
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
Prepárate para una nueva entrega que expandirá el universo de la historia original.
Según informes de The Hollywood Reporter, 20th Century Studios está preparando un reinicio de “El Corredor del Laberinto”, basada en el gran best-seller de James Dashner, que contará con Jack Paglen (“Transcendence”) como guionista.
A diferencia de lo que sería un remake o una secuela directa de la trilogía original, este reinicio se presenta como una continuación de la historia que cautivó al público en años anteriores. Esta vez, la trama promete explorar nuevos territorios sin perder la esencia que hizo que la primera película conectara tan bien con su público.
La saga original, que abarcó tres películas entre 2014 y 2018, se centraba en un grupo de adolescentes que al despertar se encontraban en un campamento amurallado llamado El Claro con la memoria borrada. Más allá de los muros, se encontraban con un laberinto lleno de peligrosas criaturas...
Según informes de The Hollywood Reporter, 20th Century Studios está preparando un reinicio de “El Corredor del Laberinto”, basada en el gran best-seller de James Dashner, que contará con Jack Paglen (“Transcendence”) como guionista.
A diferencia de lo que sería un remake o una secuela directa de la trilogía original, este reinicio se presenta como una continuación de la historia que cautivó al público en años anteriores. Esta vez, la trama promete explorar nuevos territorios sin perder la esencia que hizo que la primera película conectara tan bien con su público.
La saga original, que abarcó tres películas entre 2014 y 2018, se centraba en un grupo de adolescentes que al despertar se encontraban en un campamento amurallado llamado El Claro con la memoria borrada. Más allá de los muros, se encontraban con un laberinto lleno de peligrosas criaturas...
- 5/9/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
The Planet Of The Apes prequels were a rare instance, in which all the films in the trilogy were excellent. Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes director West Ball had a big task ahead of him. The Maze Runner filmmaker found a way to shake up the mythology and steer it in a unique direction for the next installments.
- 5/9/2024
- by luperhaas@cinemovie.tv (Lupe R Haas)
- CineMovie
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes releases in theatres on May 10th, 2024.
The reboot from the past decade of the massive Planet of the Apes franchise is often mentioned in debates about the best trilogies of the century, and personally, I couldn’t agree more. Although Rupert Wyatt’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes doesn’t quite reach the same level as Matt Reeves’ Dawn and War (The Batman), the trilogy’s overarching story has the ideal narrative, thematic, and entertainment ingredients for an undeniable success, alongside the truly impressive use of motion-capture technology.
With Wes Ball (The Maze Runner) at the helm and a script by Josh Friedman (War of the Worlds), expectations couldn’t be higher for one of the most anticipated films of the year, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
Suggested“Let’s go!”: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes...
The reboot from the past decade of the massive Planet of the Apes franchise is often mentioned in debates about the best trilogies of the century, and personally, I couldn’t agree more. Although Rupert Wyatt’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes doesn’t quite reach the same level as Matt Reeves’ Dawn and War (The Batman), the trilogy’s overarching story has the ideal narrative, thematic, and entertainment ingredients for an undeniable success, alongside the truly impressive use of motion-capture technology.
With Wes Ball (The Maze Runner) at the helm and a script by Josh Friedman (War of the Worlds), expectations couldn’t be higher for one of the most anticipated films of the year, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
Suggested“Let’s go!”: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes...
- 5/9/2024
- by Manuel São Bento
- FandomWire
Jeremy Strong may be playing the man behind The Boss in Deliver Me From Nowhere, the Bruce Springsteen-centric film to star Jeremy Allen White. Strong is in talks to play Springsteen’s longtime manager, Jon Landau, in the Scott Cooper feature, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The film revolves around the making of Springsteen’s classic 1982 album Nebraska.
The 20th Century and Disney movie based on the 2023 book Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska by Warren Zanes.
Strong is coming off playing Kendall Roy, the eldest son of Logan Roy, in the hit HBO drama Succession, as well as playing Roy Cohn alongside Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump in The Apprentice, which will premiere in Cannes.
Deliver Me From Nowhere explores the making of Nebraska, which is considered to be one the greatest albums of all time, per critics and music aficionados.
The 20th Century and Disney movie based on the 2023 book Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska by Warren Zanes.
Strong is coming off playing Kendall Roy, the eldest son of Logan Roy, in the hit HBO drama Succession, as well as playing Roy Cohn alongside Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump in The Apprentice, which will premiere in Cannes.
Deliver Me From Nowhere explores the making of Nebraska, which is considered to be one the greatest albums of all time, per critics and music aficionados.
- 5/8/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The ApesImage: Disney
As the Planet Of The Apes franchise has shown us for almost 60 years, its primates won’t stop evolving, and neither will its movies. Case in point: the saga of Caesar, brought to motion-capture life by Andy Serkis in three films released throughout the 2010s,...
As the Planet Of The Apes franchise has shown us for almost 60 years, its primates won’t stop evolving, and neither will its movies. Case in point: the saga of Caesar, brought to motion-capture life by Andy Serkis in three films released throughout the 2010s,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Jarrod Jones
- avclub.com
Plot: Generations after the death of the Ape leader Caesar, humans have continued to slip down the evolutionary ladder, with apes taking their place. Noah (Owen Teague) is a young chimpanzee whose peace-loving village is attacked by an ape army led by the evil wannabe monarch, Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand). Vowing to rescue his kin, he sets off on a journey across the new wasteland of earth, where he encounters a human girl (Freya Allan), who becomes his tentative ally.
Review: It was never going to be easy following up on the pretty damn good Apes trilogy 20th Century Fox put out a little while back. Many forget that director Matt Reeves, who was elevated to the A-list thanks to his work on those films, actually only directed the second and third films of the trilogy, with Rupert Wyatt directing the first film, which wasn’t quite the epic the other two were.
Review: It was never going to be easy following up on the pretty damn good Apes trilogy 20th Century Fox put out a little while back. Many forget that director Matt Reeves, who was elevated to the A-list thanks to his work on those films, actually only directed the second and third films of the trilogy, with Rupert Wyatt directing the first film, which wasn’t quite the epic the other two were.
- 5/8/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” opens with Caesar lying in state, surrounding by a horde of mourning chimps, as his dead body is covered in flowers and ritually set on fire. The movie then cuts to the jungle, where a title informs us that it’s “many generations later.” In other words, the tale we’ve been watching in the last three “Apes” films — “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” (2011), “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014), and “War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017) — is now ancient franchise history. I’m in the minority of viewers who would greet that news by saying, “Thank God.”
When classic IP gets remade, there is always a double agenda: tapping a new audience, but also serving the audience that has fond memories of the original. In “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” the center of dramatic action passes...
When classic IP gets remade, there is always a double agenda: tapping a new audience, but also serving the audience that has fond memories of the original. In “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” the center of dramatic action passes...
- 5/8/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Directed by Wes Ball (The Maze Runner film series) and written by Josh Friedman, the latest film in the Planet of the Apes franchise arrives seven years after its predecessor. A standalone sequel to War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), it marks the fourth instalment in this iconic series. The film stars Owen Teague in the lead role alongside Freya Allan Kevin Durand (last seen in Abigail), Peter Macon, and the ever-resourceful William H. Macy in a rare appearance.
Three hundred years after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes, a complex ape civilisation flourishes while humanity has regressed to a primitive state following a devastating virus. Wielding weapons forged from lost human technology, ape king Proximus Caesar (Durand) betrays the legacy of the hero ape Caesar, subjugating peaceful ape clans.
When his community is attacked by Proximus’ forces in the dead of night, chimpanzee hunter...
Three hundred years after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes, a complex ape civilisation flourishes while humanity has regressed to a primitive state following a devastating virus. Wielding weapons forged from lost human technology, ape king Proximus Caesar (Durand) betrays the legacy of the hero ape Caesar, subjugating peaceful ape clans.
When his community is attacked by Proximus’ forces in the dead of night, chimpanzee hunter...
- 5/8/2024
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
In the grand scheme of things, Matt Reeves’ two entries into the Planet of the Apes series might be the highest peak this beloved franchise has experienced since the original 1968 movie. There have been other good movies about talking chimpanzees and the humans they enslave—a shocking amount too when you think about that premise for a minute—yet Reeves brought a somber, frigid tactility to the material we’d never seen before. So following in those footsteps, as well as those left by the monumental performance of Andy Serkis as Caesar (a Spartacus among apes), was always going to be a tough act.
But if I’m being honest, I missed how chatty the apes first were in the original Rod Serling screenplay from more than 50 years ago. While Reeves’ movie did an impressive job of setting the stage for how human civilization collapsed while a nascent strand of super smart gorillas rose up,...
But if I’m being honest, I missed how chatty the apes first were in the original Rod Serling screenplay from more than 50 years ago. While Reeves’ movie did an impressive job of setting the stage for how human civilization collapsed while a nascent strand of super smart gorillas rose up,...
- 5/8/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
After 2017’s masterful War of the Planet of the Apes, which completed the trilogy that started with 2011’s Rise and 2014’s Dawn and told the epic story of wise leader Caesar and the apes who created this whole new world, I really thought there was nowhere else to go with this franchise that had itself started so brilliantly in 1968 with the original starring Charlton Heston as an astronaut who lands in this futuristic world dominated by intelligent apes. Many other iterations would come, even a side foray by Tim Burton, but it was that most recent trilogy that really popped. But being box office successes, 20th Century’s new owner Disney knew there was more to be mined, and they were right.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was put in the hands of director Wes Ball...
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was put in the hands of director Wes Ball...
- 5/8/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
The summer movie season continues with its first direct franchise installment, hoping to revive things after a softer month. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
Undaunted by the disappointing showing for Universal’s “The Fall Guy” this past weekend, Disney and 20th Century are releasing “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” the next installment of the popular franchise that began way back in 1968 with the sci-fi classic starring Charlton Heston, into over 3,900 theaters this Friday. This installment takes place hundreds of the years into the future, when the apes have fully taken over from humans, following a young ape named Noah (Owen Teague from “Bloodline”) who goes on a journey to rescue his people from a more dominant ape clan.
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There isn’t much point getting into the box office of any of the installments from the ’60s and ’70s,...
Undaunted by the disappointing showing for Universal’s “The Fall Guy” this past weekend, Disney and 20th Century are releasing “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” the next installment of the popular franchise that began way back in 1968 with the sci-fi classic starring Charlton Heston, into over 3,900 theaters this Friday. This installment takes place hundreds of the years into the future, when the apes have fully taken over from humans, following a young ape named Noah (Owen Teague from “Bloodline”) who goes on a journey to rescue his people from a more dominant ape clan.
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There isn’t much point getting into the box office of any of the installments from the ’60s and ’70s,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has already garnered some pretty stellar first reactions, and the film looks like it will rule the box office as well. The film is projected to gross $130 million worldwide during its opening weekend, which would be a nice boost for theaters after the lacklustre opening of The Fall Guy.
The domestic box office take for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is currently sitting at $50 million or more, which places it more or less even with the previous installments of the modern franchise. Rise of the Planet of the Apes opened to $54.8 million in 2011, followed by Dawn of the Planet of the Apes with $72 million in 2014, and War for the Planet of the Apes with $56.2 million in 2017. As a massive fan of the entire Apes franchise, I hope Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a big success and will be...
The domestic box office take for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is currently sitting at $50 million or more, which places it more or less even with the previous installments of the modern franchise. Rise of the Planet of the Apes opened to $54.8 million in 2011, followed by Dawn of the Planet of the Apes with $72 million in 2014, and War for the Planet of the Apes with $56.2 million in 2017. As a massive fan of the entire Apes franchise, I hope Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a big success and will be...
- 5/7/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The first Planet of the Apes movie under the Disney regime after absorbing Fox hits theaters this weekend with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes poised to do $50M+ domestic, and $130M WW.
After the dull opening of Universal’s Fall Guy, Jesus, God, Saint Mary and Joseph, let’s hope those projections stay steady. Apes plans to pull in the under 35 guy demo in a way that Fall Guy did not. Presales stateside of around $3.1M, in line with what was the 3-day of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning ($54.6M), indicate a $50M-plus debut. That start in U.S./Canada isn’t far from the $56.2M opening of Matt Reeves’ 2017 movie, War of the Planet of the Apes, and that would be considered solid. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ has the advantage that it’s opening at a time with less competition than War of the Planet of the Apes.
After the dull opening of Universal’s Fall Guy, Jesus, God, Saint Mary and Joseph, let’s hope those projections stay steady. Apes plans to pull in the under 35 guy demo in a way that Fall Guy did not. Presales stateside of around $3.1M, in line with what was the 3-day of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning ($54.6M), indicate a $50M-plus debut. That start in U.S./Canada isn’t far from the $56.2M opening of Matt Reeves’ 2017 movie, War of the Planet of the Apes, and that would be considered solid. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ has the advantage that it’s opening at a time with less competition than War of the Planet of the Apes.
- 5/7/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Following the success of the Maze Runner franchise, Wes Ball’s directorial expertise will now be seen in the upcoming Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes which is the 4th installment in the reboot film series of the popular franchise. He follows The Batman filmmaker Matt Reeves, who helmed the 2nd and 3rd films in the series.
Hollywood filmmaker Wes Ball (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
But Ball wasn’t initially on board when approached for the project, which would continue the legacy of Ceasar and his tribe. According to the director, the narrative had come a full circle with the trilogy that began with Rupert Wyatt’s 2011 reboot up to Reeves’ War for the Planet of the Apes in 2017. So he pitched a creative new idea for the 4th film, and thankfully, that excited the producers.
Wes Ball Was Reluctant To Enter The Popular Franchise For This Reason
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Hollywood filmmaker Wes Ball (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
But Ball wasn’t initially on board when approached for the project, which would continue the legacy of Ceasar and his tribe. According to the director, the narrative had come a full circle with the trilogy that began with Rupert Wyatt’s 2011 reboot up to Reeves’ War for the Planet of the Apes in 2017. So he pitched a creative new idea for the 4th film, and thankfully, that excited the producers.
Wes Ball Was Reluctant To Enter The Popular Franchise For This Reason
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- 5/7/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has been generating positive buzz on social media ahead of its release in theaters this weekend and all signs point to it being a worthy successor to Rupert Wyatt and Matt Reeves' Andy Serkis-led trilogy.
The Maze Runner helmer Wes Ball has previously teased plans for a new series of movies. Now, with the franchise jumping hundreds of years into the future, there are endless possibilities for where Apes could go after Kingdom.
Talking to ComicBook.com (via SFFGazette.com), the filmmaker shared an update on where things stand with his sequel and threequel plans.
"It'll take as long as it takes," Ball admitted. "Fortunately because this franchise is important to the studio we'll get it right like we did this one, took our time and got it right. Hopefully, people think that...It takes time, the development itself and my big thing...
The Maze Runner helmer Wes Ball has previously teased plans for a new series of movies. Now, with the franchise jumping hundreds of years into the future, there are endless possibilities for where Apes could go after Kingdom.
Talking to ComicBook.com (via SFFGazette.com), the filmmaker shared an update on where things stand with his sequel and threequel plans.
"It'll take as long as it takes," Ball admitted. "Fortunately because this franchise is important to the studio we'll get it right like we did this one, took our time and got it right. Hopefully, people think that...It takes time, the development itself and my big thing...
- 5/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
For the sequel to Rupert Wyatt’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Matt Reeves was brought into the picture, who, at the time, was notable for his work on Cloverfield. Not only Dawn of the Planet of the Apes ended up being bigger and better in every aspect compared to its predecessor, but it also made a splash at the box office, grossing over $710 million.
Reasonably, the hype for the third film in the trilogy, which was set to conclude Caesar’s story was extremely high and Reeves didn’t disappoint, as the threequel ended up outshining its predecessor. Interestingly, for the poignant finale of the trilogy, Reeves took inspiration from one of the best Star Wars entries to date.
The Empire Strikes Back Served as an Inspiration for the Threequel
A still from War of the Planet of the Apes | 20th Century Studios
Apart from being an impeccable War film,...
Reasonably, the hype for the third film in the trilogy, which was set to conclude Caesar’s story was extremely high and Reeves didn’t disappoint, as the threequel ended up outshining its predecessor. Interestingly, for the poignant finale of the trilogy, Reeves took inspiration from one of the best Star Wars entries to date.
The Empire Strikes Back Served as an Inspiration for the Threequel
A still from War of the Planet of the Apes | 20th Century Studios
Apart from being an impeccable War film,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Following the cult ’70’s film series Planet of the Apes and Tim Burton’s 2001 remake, the franchise was rebooted in 2011 with Rise of the Planet of the Apes directed by Rupert Wyatt. This was succeeded by two more sequels which were helmed by The Batman director Matt Reeves in 2014 and 2017 respectively.
A still from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (image credit: 20th Century Fox)
The 4th installment in the reboot series titled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes directed by Wes Ball will continue to develop on the intense human-ape war. While the film is already expected to push the technical boundaries to rival Avatar 2, one important aspect of the saga that was introduced in Rupert Wyatt’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes could take centerstage in this film.
The 4th Planet Of The Apes Film Could Shed Crucial Light On the Simian Flu...
A still from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (image credit: 20th Century Fox)
The 4th installment in the reboot series titled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes directed by Wes Ball will continue to develop on the intense human-ape war. While the film is already expected to push the technical boundaries to rival Avatar 2, one important aspect of the saga that was introduced in Rupert Wyatt’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes could take centerstage in this film.
The 4th Planet Of The Apes Film Could Shed Crucial Light On the Simian Flu...
- 5/6/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Matt Reeves did wonders with the Apes. The filmmakers’ Planet of the Apes trilogy created a fantastical world that was surprisingly rich and beautifully crafted. With that, it was difficult to imagine another director taking on this exciting series. Enter Wes Ball. Coming off of the popular Maze Runner franchise, Ball has successfully continued the already impressive world with his latest, The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. The film offers a fresh faced cast that includes, Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. It is a bold sequel that continues what Reeves started with a smart and satisfying new story (which is getting great buzz).
Last Wednesday, I took a drive to the idyllic and incredibly peaceful Descanso Gardens in La Canada-Flintridge. It was a perfect day to get close to nature, and yes, talk about Apes. First up, I met a new friend,...
Last Wednesday, I took a drive to the idyllic and incredibly peaceful Descanso Gardens in La Canada-Flintridge. It was a perfect day to get close to nature, and yes, talk about Apes. First up, I met a new friend,...
- 5/6/2024
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
'The Maze Runner' is being rebooted.20th Century Studios are bringing back the sci-fi adventure franchise and have approached Jack Paglen - who is best known for writting Johnny Depp's sci-fi film 'Transcendence' - to write the script for the new film, The Hollywood Reporter reports.Wes Ball, who directed the original 2014-2018 trilogy, will be involved as a producer alongside original producers Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Lee Stollman of Gotham Group and Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen of Temple Hill.The original films were based on James Dashner's best selling books, with the first movie focused on a group of teenagers who arrived at a walled setting named the Glade with their memories having been wiped. Beyond the four walls is a maze, filled with deadly mechanical creatures and a door that closes every night, but one new arrival figures out the key to...
- 5/5/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
Rise of the Planet of the Apes starring Andy Serkis as the iconic character of the franchise, Caesar continued the legacy of the movie with several later installments, including War for the Planet of the Apes, partnering with Matt Reeves. With Wes Ball reviving the franchise with the latest installment of the 20th Century Studios movie series, the original Caesar gave his verdict on the new movie.
A still from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Ball’s latest movie, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes stars You Hurt My Feelings actor Owen Teague alongside Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. The Josh Friedman-penned movie has created quite a buzz ahead of it’s release and Serkis and Reeves’ comments on the movie might help it get further attention.
Andy Serkis Commented On Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Andy Serkis with...
A still from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Ball’s latest movie, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes stars You Hurt My Feelings actor Owen Teague alongside Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. The Josh Friedman-penned movie has created quite a buzz ahead of it’s release and Serkis and Reeves’ comments on the movie might help it get further attention.
Andy Serkis Commented On Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Andy Serkis with...
- 5/4/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
In 2014, Wes Ball made his directorial debut with the dystopian science fiction film The Maze Runner which is based on James Dashner’s novel of the same name. The filmmaker subsequently went on to direct two more films in the franchise which follows the story of a teenager who is thrown into an intricate maze and must find his way out of it.
Hollywood director Wes Ball (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The central protagonist in the films was played by Dylan O’Brien who impressed with his performance in the trilogy. But the young actor who aptly developed the nuances of his character through the narratives, was initially not considered the perfect choice by Ball owing to a certain preconceived notion that he had of him.
How The Maze Runner Star Proved Director Wes Ball Wrong
Wes Ball’s first film in the Maze Runner series was the 2014 film titled The Maze Runner...
Hollywood director Wes Ball (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The central protagonist in the films was played by Dylan O’Brien who impressed with his performance in the trilogy. But the young actor who aptly developed the nuances of his character through the narratives, was initially not considered the perfect choice by Ball owing to a certain preconceived notion that he had of him.
How The Maze Runner Star Proved Director Wes Ball Wrong
Wes Ball’s first film in the Maze Runner series was the 2014 film titled The Maze Runner...
- 5/4/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Back in 2009, James Dashner released The Maze Runner, the first of what was to become a series of novels consisting of a main trilogy, two prequel novels, and a planned sequel trilogy, as well as a companion volume. The story is a dystopian narrative that focuses on a group of children who have to survive the Maze, but ultimately discover that the world they are in is in ruins and that there is a dark secret behind everything. The series was picked up for a live-action adaptation in 2011, and the first movie was released in 2014. Two additional movies were released, with The Death Cure ending the trilogy in 2018.
But, while it’s been just six years since the final movie of the original trilogy, The Hollywood Reporter revealed an exclusive scoop that 20th Century Studios is working on a reboot of The Maze Runner film series, although details are still very scarce.
But, while it’s been just six years since the final movie of the original trilogy, The Hollywood Reporter revealed an exclusive scoop that 20th Century Studios is working on a reboot of The Maze Runner film series, although details are still very scarce.
- 5/4/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
A reboot of The Maze Runner is in the works at Disney!
The original film trilogy grossed more than $900 million worldwide and turned Dylan O’Brien into a household name. The three films, directed by Wes Ball and based on the best-selling books by James Dashner, were released by 20th Century Fox between 2014 and 2018.
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed the Disney’s 20th Century Studios is working on a reboot with Transcendence writer Jack Paglen in negotiations to write the script.
The original franchise followed “a group of teens who find themselves arriving in a walled setting named the Glade with their memories wiped out. Beyond the four walls of the encampment lies a maze, filled with deadly mechanical creatures and doors that shut every night at sundown. One new arrival figures out the key to the groups’ survival and attempts to lead them out.”
So, what will the reboot be about?...
The original film trilogy grossed more than $900 million worldwide and turned Dylan O’Brien into a household name. The three films, directed by Wes Ball and based on the best-selling books by James Dashner, were released by 20th Century Fox between 2014 and 2018.
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed the Disney’s 20th Century Studios is working on a reboot with Transcendence writer Jack Paglen in negotiations to write the script.
The original franchise followed “a group of teens who find themselves arriving in a walled setting named the Glade with their memories wiped out. Beyond the four walls of the encampment lies a maze, filled with deadly mechanical creatures and doors that shut every night at sundown. One new arrival figures out the key to the groups’ survival and attempts to lead them out.”
So, what will the reboot be about?...
- 5/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
According to THR, 20th Century Studios is looking to reboot The Maze Runner franchise based on the best-selling novels by James Dashner. The studio is currently in negotiations with Jack Paglen (Transcendence) to write the script for the new film.
The Maze Runner was released in 2014 and followed a group of memory-wiped teenagers who are trapped in a walled area known as the Glade. The only way out lies beyond an ever-changing maze, which is filled with deadly mechanical creatures. The film was followed by Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials in 2015 and Maze Runner: The Death Cure in 2018.
Before you start getting up in arms over 20th Century Studios rebooting a franchise which wrapped up less than a decade ago, sources say that this project won’t be a redo of the original story or a direct sequel. Instead, the producers hope to make it a “continuation of the story...
The Maze Runner was released in 2014 and followed a group of memory-wiped teenagers who are trapped in a walled area known as the Glade. The only way out lies beyond an ever-changing maze, which is filled with deadly mechanical creatures. The film was followed by Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials in 2015 and Maze Runner: The Death Cure in 2018.
Before you start getting up in arms over 20th Century Studios rebooting a franchise which wrapped up less than a decade ago, sources say that this project won’t be a redo of the original story or a direct sequel. Instead, the producers hope to make it a “continuation of the story...
- 5/3/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Jack Paglen (Transcendence) is in talks to write a new Maze Runner film for 20th Century Studios, Deadline can confirm.
While details as to the plot of the film are under wraps for the moment, it’s described as a continuation of the story of the last three films, released between 2014 and 2018, rather than a direct sequel.
Based on the dystopian YA book series by James Dashner, The Maze Runner takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, where a group of young survivors must navigate deadly mazes, treacherous landscapes, and sinister organizations as they uncover the truth about their past and fight for their freedom. Wes Ball directed the original 2014 film, as well as sequels Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) and Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018), all ahead of Disney’s acquisition of Fox. Dylan O’Brien and Kaya Scodelario starred in the films, which grossed over $948 million worldwide in total.
After producing the original trilogy,...
While details as to the plot of the film are under wraps for the moment, it’s described as a continuation of the story of the last three films, released between 2014 and 2018, rather than a direct sequel.
Based on the dystopian YA book series by James Dashner, The Maze Runner takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, where a group of young survivors must navigate deadly mazes, treacherous landscapes, and sinister organizations as they uncover the truth about their past and fight for their freedom. Wes Ball directed the original 2014 film, as well as sequels Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) and Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018), all ahead of Disney’s acquisition of Fox. Dylan O’Brien and Kaya Scodelario starred in the films, which grossed over $948 million worldwide in total.
After producing the original trilogy,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Maze Runner is back at the starting line.
20th Century Studios is rebooting the sci-fi action adventure franchise, which ran as a trilogy from 2014 to 2018.
The Disney arm is in negotiations to tap Jack Paglen, perhaps best known for writing the Johnny Depp-starring sci-fi movie Transcendence, to pen the script for a new installment.
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Lee Stollman of Gotham Group and Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen of Temple Hill, who produced the original trilogy, are back to produce this one. Wes Ball, who directed the original trilogy, will also be involved as a producer.
Based on the best-selling books by James Dashner, the first Maze Runner tome, and the movie adaptation, centered on a group of teens who find themselves arriving in a walled setting named the Glade with their memories wiped out. Beyond the four walls of the encampment lies a maze, filled with deadly...
20th Century Studios is rebooting the sci-fi action adventure franchise, which ran as a trilogy from 2014 to 2018.
The Disney arm is in negotiations to tap Jack Paglen, perhaps best known for writing the Johnny Depp-starring sci-fi movie Transcendence, to pen the script for a new installment.
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Lee Stollman of Gotham Group and Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen of Temple Hill, who produced the original trilogy, are back to produce this one. Wes Ball, who directed the original trilogy, will also be involved as a producer.
Based on the best-selling books by James Dashner, the first Maze Runner tome, and the movie adaptation, centered on a group of teens who find themselves arriving in a walled setting named the Glade with their memories wiped out. Beyond the four walls of the encampment lies a maze, filled with deadly...
- 5/3/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, director Wes Ball plans to breathe new life into the franchise with a story set several generations in the future following Caesar's reign. Apes are now the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows.
As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
Given Ball's expertise in the young adult realm with The Maze Runner movies and chatter about Kingdom shifting the spotlight to a younger cast of characters, some fans have expressed concerns about the classic sci-fi franchise becoming a franchise for teens. Then, there's also the fact it has to follow the previous trilogy (no easy feat).
Well,...
As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
Given Ball's expertise in the young adult realm with The Maze Runner movies and chatter about Kingdom shifting the spotlight to a younger cast of characters, some fans have expressed concerns about the classic sci-fi franchise becoming a franchise for teens. Then, there's also the fact it has to follow the previous trilogy (no easy feat).
Well,...
- 5/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The impressive reboot series of the Planet of the Apes movies continues as the stories look to extend further than the arc of the revolutionary leader, Caesar (memorably played by Andy Serkis). The film is out in about a week, and now reactions to the new entry from The Maze Runner director Wes Ball have started to roll out on social media. Our official review will be released on Wednesday at 11 am Et, but our own Chris Bumbray got to catch an extended preview of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes at CinemaCon in Las Vegas and was impressed, calling the footage “pretty jaw-dropping” and a worthy continuation of the modern trilogy.
Our own JimmyO participated in the junket, writing on Twitter, “#KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes maintains – and builds – this impressive world that was explored by Matt Reeves. Wes Ball, The Maze Runner director, offers rich characters and an interesting take on the franchise.
Our own JimmyO participated in the junket, writing on Twitter, “#KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes maintains – and builds – this impressive world that was explored by Matt Reeves. Wes Ball, The Maze Runner director, offers rich characters and an interesting take on the franchise.
- 5/3/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The summer movie season is here. After a frankly terrible start to the box office in 2024, all eyes are now on everything from "The Fall Guy" to "Deadpool & Wolverine" to give movie theaters a reason to celebrate. As far as May goes, "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" looks to get things moving in the right direction, being the first entry in the franchise in seven years. We've got a new filmmaker, a new cast, a new timeline, and a new reason to believe that this classic sci-fi property will once again find life more than 55 years after the original film debuted in 1968.
Current tracking suggests that "Kingdom" will open between $54 and $61 million domestically, per Deadline. Assuming that holds, it would be a damn fine start for the film. While the budget has yet to be revealed, it is said to be in the $120 million range. Disney and...
Current tracking suggests that "Kingdom" will open between $54 and $61 million domestically, per Deadline. Assuming that holds, it would be a damn fine start for the film. While the budget has yet to be revealed, it is said to be in the $120 million range. Disney and...
- 5/3/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
A big-screen adaptation of The Legend of Zelda is on the way. Nintendo is working with Sony Pictures Entertainment on the new Zelda project, following the $1 billion success of Universal’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie adaptation.
Sony will distribute the live-action flick, which will be helmed by Wes Ball, the man behind the Maze Runner trilogy. But did you know that way back in 2010, a tweet from the director showed off his amiable disposition when he admitted to not even harboring the hope that he’d spearhead the direction of a project as epic as The Legend of Zelda?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Credit: Nintendo)
That being said, now that he is attached to the project as director, his “hope” is granted, and we can be confident that the eagerly anticipated live-action will live up to the hype.
Unearthing Wes Ball’s Decade-Old Tweet & the...
Sony will distribute the live-action flick, which will be helmed by Wes Ball, the man behind the Maze Runner trilogy. But did you know that way back in 2010, a tweet from the director showed off his amiable disposition when he admitted to not even harboring the hope that he’d spearhead the direction of a project as epic as The Legend of Zelda?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Credit: Nintendo)
That being said, now that he is attached to the project as director, his “hope” is granted, and we can be confident that the eagerly anticipated live-action will live up to the hype.
Unearthing Wes Ball’s Decade-Old Tweet & the...
- 5/3/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes arrives in theaters next week and we have your passes to see it first!
The action-adventure spectacle of the Summer opens exclusively in theaters worldwide on May 10 and will be available in IMAX®, Dolby Cinema®, 4Dx, ScreenX, and premium screens everywhere.
Get tickets now at Fandango or wherever tickets are sold. Be the first to see the film on premium screens when you buy tickets to an early access screening on May 8 and receive a commemorative poster.
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has...
The action-adventure spectacle of the Summer opens exclusively in theaters worldwide on May 10 and will be available in IMAX®, Dolby Cinema®, 4Dx, ScreenX, and premium screens everywhere.
Get tickets now at Fandango or wherever tickets are sold. Be the first to see the film on premium screens when you buy tickets to an early access screening on May 8 and receive a commemorative poster.
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has...
- 5/2/2024
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
When it comes to the most influential sci-fi releases that popularised space operas, Star Wars is often the obvious pick, which broke industry records upon debuting back in 1977. Others would argue it’s Frank Herbert’s Dune, which hit the shelves back in 1965 and ended up revolutionizing the sci-fi landscape, serving as an inspiration for George Lucas’ Star Wars.
But while Dune was indeed a monumental success, it was Charlton Heston’s Planet of the Apes that laid the foundation for space operas on the silver screen.
Planet of the Apes Laid the Foundation for Space Operas on the Silver Screen Charlton Heston in a still from Planet of the Apes | 20th Century Studios
Long before Star Wars took the world by storm and David Lynch‘s Dune made its way to the theatres in 1984, 1968 saw Planet of the Apes making its debut on the silver screen. While A Space...
But while Dune was indeed a monumental success, it was Charlton Heston’s Planet of the Apes that laid the foundation for space operas on the silver screen.
Planet of the Apes Laid the Foundation for Space Operas on the Silver Screen Charlton Heston in a still from Planet of the Apes | 20th Century Studios
Long before Star Wars took the world by storm and David Lynch‘s Dune made its way to the theatres in 1984, 1968 saw Planet of the Apes making its debut on the silver screen. While A Space...
- 5/2/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Simon Curtis has lined up a quartet of stars for upcoming comedy “Encore” from “Twilight” banner Temple Hill Entertainment.
The film — announced by Protagonist Pictures, which is launching worldwide sales ahead of Cannes — will reunite eight-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close with Oscar winner Jeremy Irons 34 years after their critically acclaimed hit “Reversal of Fortune.” Henry Winkler and Don Johnson round out the ensemble cast.
Written by Academy Award nominee Robert Nelson Jacobs (“Chocolat”), “Encore” follows a group of retired actors as they attempt to reignite their passion for life. Former Broadway icons Marie (Close) and Nigel (Irons) are new residents of a retirement home, where they discover a community of forgotten talents. Motivated to revive Nigel’s passion for theater and embrace this new chapter in their life, Marie decides to stage a production with the residents, pulling everyone out of their past and into their present. This production will be their encore.
The film — announced by Protagonist Pictures, which is launching worldwide sales ahead of Cannes — will reunite eight-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close with Oscar winner Jeremy Irons 34 years after their critically acclaimed hit “Reversal of Fortune.” Henry Winkler and Don Johnson round out the ensemble cast.
Written by Academy Award nominee Robert Nelson Jacobs (“Chocolat”), “Encore” follows a group of retired actors as they attempt to reignite their passion for life. Former Broadway icons Marie (Close) and Nigel (Irons) are new residents of a retirement home, where they discover a community of forgotten talents. Motivated to revive Nigel’s passion for theater and embrace this new chapter in their life, Marie decides to stage a production with the residents, pulling everyone out of their past and into their present. This production will be their encore.
- 5/2/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Simon Curtis’ upcoming comedy Encore, about a group of veteran actors whose passion for their profession is reignited through a retirement home production, has gathered a quartet of Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy winning stars for the ensemble cast.
The feature reunites eight-time Academy Award-nominee and three-time Emmy Award-winner Glenn Close and Academy Award-winner Jeremy Irons 34 years after their critically acclaimed hit, Reversal of Fortune.
Three-time Emmy-winner Henry Winkler and Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner Don Johnson have also signed for the feature.
Close and Irons play former Broadway icons Marie and Nigel, who are new residents of a retirement home, where they discover a community of forgotten talents.
Motivated to revive Nigel’s passion for theatre and embrace this new chapter in their life, Marie decides to stage a production with the residents, pulling everyone out of their past and into their present.
UK sales and finance company...
The feature reunites eight-time Academy Award-nominee and three-time Emmy Award-winner Glenn Close and Academy Award-winner Jeremy Irons 34 years after their critically acclaimed hit, Reversal of Fortune.
Three-time Emmy-winner Henry Winkler and Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner Don Johnson have also signed for the feature.
Close and Irons play former Broadway icons Marie and Nigel, who are new residents of a retirement home, where they discover a community of forgotten talents.
Motivated to revive Nigel’s passion for theatre and embrace this new chapter in their life, Marie decides to stage a production with the residents, pulling everyone out of their past and into their present.
UK sales and finance company...
- 5/2/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
More than 30 years after Reversal of Fortune, Jeremy Irons and Glenn Close are ready for their Encore.
The pair, who faced off as Claus and Sunny von Bülow in the 1990 Oscar-winning thriller are set to reteam in the upcoming best-agers comedy, from British director Simon Curtis (My Week with Marilyn, Downton Abbey: A New Era).
Close and Irons, who also co-starred in Mike Nichols’ award-winning Broadway play The Real Thing, both winning Tony Awards for their performances, last shared the screen in 1993’s The House of Spirits. In Encore, they will play two former Broadway icons, Marie and Nigel, who become residents of a retirement home. Once there, they discover a community of forgotten talents and Marie decides to put on a show, hoping to revive Nigel’s passion for theatre and help him embrace this new chapter in their lives.
Henry Winkler (Barry, Arrested Development) and Don Johnson (Knives Out) are attached to co-star.
The pair, who faced off as Claus and Sunny von Bülow in the 1990 Oscar-winning thriller are set to reteam in the upcoming best-agers comedy, from British director Simon Curtis (My Week with Marilyn, Downton Abbey: A New Era).
Close and Irons, who also co-starred in Mike Nichols’ award-winning Broadway play The Real Thing, both winning Tony Awards for their performances, last shared the screen in 1993’s The House of Spirits. In Encore, they will play two former Broadway icons, Marie and Nigel, who become residents of a retirement home. Once there, they discover a community of forgotten talents and Marie decides to put on a show, hoping to revive Nigel’s passion for theatre and help him embrace this new chapter in their lives.
Henry Winkler (Barry, Arrested Development) and Don Johnson (Knives Out) are attached to co-star.
- 5/2/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
UK-based sales and finance company Protagonist Pictures has lined up Simon Curtis’ Encore for international sales ahead of Cannes, starring Glenn Close, Jeremy Irons, Henry Winkler and Don Johnson.
UTA Independent Film Group and CAA Media Finance are handling the US sale.
Producers are Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen and Isaac Klausner for Temple Hill Entertainment, the US outfit behind The Twilight Saga and The Maze Runner trilogy, which have grossed over $5.3bn and $949m worldwide respectively. Ryan Cunningham serves as co-producer. Robert Nelson Jacobs, whose credits include Chocolat, has written the script.
The comedy reunites Close and Irons 34 years after their hit Reversal Of Fortune.
UTA Independent Film Group and CAA Media Finance are handling the US sale.
Producers are Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen and Isaac Klausner for Temple Hill Entertainment, the US outfit behind The Twilight Saga and The Maze Runner trilogy, which have grossed over $5.3bn and $949m worldwide respectively. Ryan Cunningham serves as co-producer. Robert Nelson Jacobs, whose credits include Chocolat, has written the script.
The comedy reunites Close and Irons 34 years after their hit Reversal Of Fortune.
- 5/2/2024
- ScreenDaily
After his incredible work on The Maze Runner films, all eyes were on director Wes Ball as fans wondered what was to come next. And now, his latest project, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is just a few days away from its release and the expectations are already skyrocketing. Soon, Wes Ball will be directing a live-action film based on The Legend of Zelda.
Kingdom of the Planet of Apes (2024)
Working on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes would not have been an easy task and Wes Ball must have come across his fair share of ups and downs. However, he must have also learned quite a few important lessons along the way. The lessons that he swears he will be taking with him to the set of The Legend of Zelda.
The Lessons Wes Ball Learnt from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Wes Ball...
Kingdom of the Planet of Apes (2024)
Working on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes would not have been an easy task and Wes Ball must have come across his fair share of ups and downs. However, he must have also learned quite a few important lessons along the way. The lessons that he swears he will be taking with him to the set of The Legend of Zelda.
The Lessons Wes Ball Learnt from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Wes Ball...
- 5/2/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
John Cena is one of the most respected and adored figures in Hollywood. He has made a name for himself through various pursuits, being successful as both an actor and a wrestler. He has become iconic in many ways and entered the fabric of popular culture. His acting roles have gained him a completely different type of audience, playing the role of The Peacemaker in the DC Universe, acting in Barbie, being a part of Argylle, and even adorning the skin of Dominic Toretto in the Fast and Furious series.
John Cena in The Peacemaker
Despite all these roles, he gets to star in an adaptation of a game. A recent update may change this as the actor might be getting a role in a highly anticipated adaptation of an iconic video game.
John Cena In The Legend of Zelda—As Navi?
It has been reported that Wes Ball, who...
John Cena in The Peacemaker
Despite all these roles, he gets to star in an adaptation of a game. A recent update may change this as the actor might be getting a role in a highly anticipated adaptation of an iconic video game.
John Cena In The Legend of Zelda—As Navi?
It has been reported that Wes Ball, who...
- 5/1/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
(L-r): Raka (played by Peter Macon), Noa (played by Owen Teague) , and Freya Allan as Nova in 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved. The Planet of the Apes story isn’t over yet! Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes looks ready to shake things up. The trailer suggests it’ll stay true to the things fans love about the series but push it in exciting new directions. And with Wes Ball (The Maze Runner trilogy) directing, we could be in for a visually stunning and totally unique take on the world. William H. Macy, who’s in the film, is excited for audiences to see it. He says he hopes it’ll be entertaining, but also make people think. He mentioned a line his character says that really stuck with him. (Click...
- 5/1/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
A final trailer arrives to build anticipation ahead of Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes' UK release on 9th May.
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes is just eight days from release here in the UK. Because of last year’s strikes, blockbuster movies are a thinner on the ground this summer. That means we’re all hoping that this movie can not only live up to the quality of the excellent trilogy that preceded it, but also do great business theatrically to ease the burden on cinemas until normal service is resumed in the blockbuster pipeline.
The previous trilogy that 20th Century Fox brought us between 2011 and 2017 was a series of remakes/reimagingings/whatever term we’re going for that felt fresh and crucially, maintained a high level of quality throughout the entirety of the three film series. That means that years on, there’s still an...
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes is just eight days from release here in the UK. Because of last year’s strikes, blockbuster movies are a thinner on the ground this summer. That means we’re all hoping that this movie can not only live up to the quality of the excellent trilogy that preceded it, but also do great business theatrically to ease the burden on cinemas until normal service is resumed in the blockbuster pipeline.
The previous trilogy that 20th Century Fox brought us between 2011 and 2017 was a series of remakes/reimagingings/whatever term we’re going for that felt fresh and crucially, maintained a high level of quality throughout the entirety of the three film series. That means that years on, there’s still an...
- 5/1/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
The latest instalment in the relaunched Planet of the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, arrives in theatres exactly ten days from now, and 20th Century Studios has released quite a bit of new promotional material, including an action-packed final trailer spotlighting plenty of new footage.
The teaser tells us a little more about new lead ape, Noa, and reveals why he has a vendetta against the tyrannical Proximo Caesar. We also hear Mae speak, and it seems the human girl is fully aware that the world once belonged to her people before the ape uprising.
Does this mean Kotpota will bring events full circle? It's possible, but we might see at least one more movie before things begin to link up to the original Planet of the Apes.
Check out the new trailer, along with a poster and two featurettes, and let us know what you think in the comments section.
The teaser tells us a little more about new lead ape, Noa, and reveals why he has a vendetta against the tyrannical Proximo Caesar. We also hear Mae speak, and it seems the human girl is fully aware that the world once belonged to her people before the ape uprising.
Does this mean Kotpota will bring events full circle? It's possible, but we might see at least one more movie before things begin to link up to the original Planet of the Apes.
Check out the new trailer, along with a poster and two featurettes, and let us know what you think in the comments section.
- 5/1/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
With just eleven days away from release and anticipation building for “Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes,” 20th Century Studios has dropped one final trailer for franchise fans to feast their eyes on before the full movie hits theaters on May 10, 2024.
Directed by “Maze Runner” filmmaker Wes Ball, the film serves as a standalone sequel to 2017’s “War for the Planet of the Apes,” which closed out the initial trilogy of films that began with “Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes” and was then proceeded by “Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes.” It’s the fourth installment in the reboot series and the tenth film overall.
Continue reading ‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Final Trailer: Chaos And Tensions Rise at The Playlist.
Directed by “Maze Runner” filmmaker Wes Ball, the film serves as a standalone sequel to 2017’s “War for the Planet of the Apes,” which closed out the initial trilogy of films that began with “Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes” and was then proceeded by “Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes.” It’s the fourth installment in the reboot series and the tenth film overall.
Continue reading ‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Final Trailer: Chaos And Tensions Rise at The Playlist.
- 4/30/2024
- by Caillou Pettis
- The Playlist
(L-r): Raka (played by Peter Macon), Noa (played by Owen Teague) , and Freya Allan as Nova in 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved. The Apes saga isn’t over yet! This time, Wes Ball (of Maze Runner fame) is taking the reins for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. With the last few Apes films being massive successes, the pressure’s on! Can Ball deliver a hit of his own? He knows just doing a regular sequel won’t cut it, so he’s aiming for something different (Click on the media bar below to hear Wes Ball) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wes_Ball-_Kingdom-_Of-_The_Planet-_Of-_The-_Apes_Audieences_Expect_.mp3
Will Ball pull it off? Find out when Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes swings into theaters on May 8th!
Will Ball pull it off? Find out when Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes swings into theaters on May 8th!
- 4/25/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
On Monday April 22, 20th Century Studios’ all-new action-adventure spectacle, Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, made a trip to Venice Beach to get some sun, catch some waves and promote the film to onlookers lucky enough to be there. The apes on horseback was a clever idea and looked very reminiscent of the original 1968 film Planet Of The Apes.
The film opens in movie theaters globally on May 10, 2024, and will be available in IMAX®, Dolby Cinema®, 4Dx, and premium screens everywhere. Be among the first to see Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on the big screen at the early access screening on May 8th.
Check out the cool promotion below!
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign. Apes are the dominant species living harmoniously with one another and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows.
The film opens in movie theaters globally on May 10, 2024, and will be available in IMAX®, Dolby Cinema®, 4Dx, and premium screens everywhere. Be among the first to see Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on the big screen at the early access screening on May 8th.
Check out the cool promotion below!
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign. Apes are the dominant species living harmoniously with one another and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows.
- 4/23/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Marvel Studios has a knack for accidentally spoiling their own movies. Either by sending Tom Holland for interviews or by releasing merchandise of an upcoming film, Marvel Studios has oftentimes spilled their own secrets.
Well, the latter seems to be the case once again as the merchandise for Captain America: Brave New World has allegedly leaked. Confirmed what people feared was true, Rosa Salazar’s villainous appearance as Diamondback has most probably been confirmed!
A still from Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War
Marvel Accidentally Spoils Its Own Movie (Again)!
Captain American: Brave New World, starring Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan is probably one of the most awaited MCU films of all time. With the new MCU taking the fight for equal rights amidst a turbulent ever-changing world, Brave New World is sure to tackle the transfer of power from Steve Rogers to Sam Wilson.
Sam Wilson picks Captain America’s shield
Rosa Salazar,...
Well, the latter seems to be the case once again as the merchandise for Captain America: Brave New World has allegedly leaked. Confirmed what people feared was true, Rosa Salazar’s villainous appearance as Diamondback has most probably been confirmed!
A still from Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War
Marvel Accidentally Spoils Its Own Movie (Again)!
Captain American: Brave New World, starring Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan is probably one of the most awaited MCU films of all time. With the new MCU taking the fight for equal rights amidst a turbulent ever-changing world, Brave New World is sure to tackle the transfer of power from Steve Rogers to Sam Wilson.
Sam Wilson picks Captain America’s shield
Rosa Salazar,...
- 4/20/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Will Poulter’s arrival in the Hollywood circuit was a nondescript event followed by a splattering of teenage comic roles and anti-heroic sidekicks. It wasn’t until his arc in Jeremy Allen White’s series The Bear that the audience began seeing the actor as a true male lead, worthy not only of the spot at the top but looking every inch deserving of it. Quiet, focused, centered, and gravitational — something about Poulter’s role as Chef Luca drew the audience in like moths to a flame. The attraction to his character didn’t lie in his composed charm but in the unnamed, unspecified weight that he seemed to silently shoulder in his self-isolated corner of the world.
The Bear [Credit: FX]Now that Poulter is reportedly making a comeback in The Bear Season 3, the urgency attached to the series has grown threefold. The weight of his talent can then be...
The Bear [Credit: FX]Now that Poulter is reportedly making a comeback in The Bear Season 3, the urgency attached to the series has grown threefold. The weight of his talent can then be...
- 4/19/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Warner Bros Pictures has acquired Shannon Messenger’s bestselling book series Keeper of the Lost Cities, with Emma Watts set to produce.
Messenger’s series focuses on Sophie, a telepathic girl who must figure out why she is the key to a world that exists side by side with our own. She must do this before dark forces find the answer first, putting both worlds in jeopardy.
With nine installments and over 7 million copies sold worldwide so far, Messenger continues Sophie’s saga with the next installment, Unraveled, which will be published on November 12, 2024.
While the former production topper at Fox and Paramount has been in the mix for several of the big jobs in the past few years, it is easy to see how Watts can flourish in the role of producer of a literary property with franchise potential for Warner Bros. As an executive, she has shown a great eye for material,...
Messenger’s series focuses on Sophie, a telepathic girl who must figure out why she is the key to a world that exists side by side with our own. She must do this before dark forces find the answer first, putting both worlds in jeopardy.
With nine installments and over 7 million copies sold worldwide so far, Messenger continues Sophie’s saga with the next installment, Unraveled, which will be published on November 12, 2024.
While the former production topper at Fox and Paramount has been in the mix for several of the big jobs in the past few years, it is easy to see how Watts can flourish in the role of producer of a literary property with franchise potential for Warner Bros. As an executive, she has shown a great eye for material,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been seven years since the last Planet of the Apes film. When the series was rebooted under the vision of Matt Reeves, it was a highly praised trilogy that expanded on the original concept and showcased how to make a compelling blockbuster. Since War of the Planet of the Apes, Matt Reeves has moved on to The Batman universe. Stepping behind the camera is Wes Ball, a filmmaker largely known for his Maze Runner adaptations. Here’s the official synopsis of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: Several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are
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- 4/18/2024
- by Jeffrey Bowie Jr.
- TVovermind.com
Making its debut on Paramount+ in 2021, Taylor Sheridan’s Mayor of Kingstown quickly became a fan-favorite show. The show takes place in Kingstown, Michigan which delves deep into complex themes featuring power, and spirit. The series narrates the story of a town plagued by systematic issues, which draws its viewers into a thrilling world neatly crafted story, where justice and lawlessness often walk over a fine line.
A still from Mayor of Kingstown
The show features a star-studded cast featuring big names such as Nishi Munshi, Jeremy Renner, Pha’rez Lass, and many more. The show has a dedicated fan following as the show scored 90% for its first season, and 93% for its following season on Rotten Tomatoes. Sheridan, the co-creator of the show has shared how the show would come up with a spin-off series in the near future, as long as the idea hits the mark.
Hugh Dillon Hints a...
A still from Mayor of Kingstown
The show features a star-studded cast featuring big names such as Nishi Munshi, Jeremy Renner, Pha’rez Lass, and many more. The show has a dedicated fan following as the show scored 90% for its first season, and 93% for its following season on Rotten Tomatoes. Sheridan, the co-creator of the show has shared how the show would come up with a spin-off series in the near future, as long as the idea hits the mark.
Hugh Dillon Hints a...
- 4/17/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
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