Following somewhat tepid entries to the series with 2014’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes, director Wes Ball assumes the reigns of the franchise from Matt Reeves and succeeds in resuscitating the dormant franchise with a new vigor and excitement that makes the new entry to the series – Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – an incredibly rewarding trip to the cinema.
Taking place several generations after the events of the last film, apes have emerged as the dominant species and a tribe of tree-dwelling, peaceful Apes are introduced when a less-than-peaceful group invades their camp. This leads Noa (Owen Teague) to undergo a journey to find his lost family and perhaps find his purpose in life. Over the course of Noa’s “hero’s journey,” if you will, he begins traveling with a human woman named Mae (Freya Allan...
Taking place several generations after the events of the last film, apes have emerged as the dominant species and a tribe of tree-dwelling, peaceful Apes are introduced when a less-than-peaceful group invades their camp. This leads Noa (Owen Teague) to undergo a journey to find his lost family and perhaps find his purpose in life. Over the course of Noa’s “hero’s journey,” if you will, he begins traveling with a human woman named Mae (Freya Allan...
- 5/10/2024
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
The consensus out there seems to be that 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a sure bet to dominate the box office this weekend, with studio estimates putting it in the $50 million range. While that certainly seems reasonable considering the fact that the two last Apes movies, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and War for the Planet of the Apes, opened with $72 million and $56 million, respectively, I’m not buying it.
The fact is, and I’m sorry to say this, the market has changed. Audiences will no doubt turn out to see Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which has been well-reviewed (including by me), but I also think a good chunk may opt to wait for its inevitable Disney Plus digital release. That’s why I do not think it’s going to open much north of $40 million.
Even still,...
The fact is, and I’m sorry to say this, the market has changed. Audiences will no doubt turn out to see Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which has been well-reviewed (including by me), but I also think a good chunk may opt to wait for its inevitable Disney Plus digital release. That’s why I do not think it’s going to open much north of $40 million.
Even still,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes begins swinging into theaters later this evening, but should you stick around once the credits start rolling?
If you want to see the names of all the people who worked hard to make this movie a reality, then yes, but if the MCU has taught us anything, it's that there are often extra scenes waiting for us to set up future stories.
However, we can confirm today that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes does not have a post-credits scene.
While we know many of you will be disappointed, if you do wait [Spoiler Alert] you'll hear the distinct noise of an ape, suggesting a character whose fate is left ambiguous at the end of the movie may yet live to fight...
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes begins swinging into theaters later this evening, but should you stick around once the credits start rolling?
If you want to see the names of all the people who worked hard to make this movie a reality, then yes, but if the MCU has taught us anything, it's that there are often extra scenes waiting for us to set up future stories.
However, we can confirm today that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes does not have a post-credits scene.
While we know many of you will be disappointed, if you do wait [Spoiler Alert] you'll hear the distinct noise of an ape, suggesting a character whose fate is left ambiguous at the end of the movie may yet live to fight...
- 5/9/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The fourth installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot series has surpassed one of the films in its predecessor trilogy with its initial Rotten Tomatoes score. The film, titled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, is set three centuries after the events of the 2017 movie and follows a young chimpanzee Noa and a woman named Mae on a journey to determine the future of humans and apes.
Kingdom of the Planet of Apes
Directed by Wes Ball, the film introduces a new cast, including Freya Allan and Owen Teague, and seems to have benefited from taking a shift from the reboot trilogy, as implied by its initial critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Debuts With Promising Critic Score
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes debuted with an impressive 84% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. The critic score, which has since risen to 86% based on 59 reviews,...
Kingdom of the Planet of Apes
Directed by Wes Ball, the film introduces a new cast, including Freya Allan and Owen Teague, and seems to have benefited from taking a shift from the reboot trilogy, as implied by its initial critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Debuts With Promising Critic Score
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes debuted with an impressive 84% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. The critic score, which has since risen to 86% based on 59 reviews,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
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
Planet of the Apes, one of the longest running and most consistent science fiction film series in cinema history, returns this week with its tenth entry, Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Diving back into the world reimagined by Rupert Wyatt and Matt Reeves’ lauded trilogy -- Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and War for the Planet of the Apes -- is no easy task,;the bar has been set very high. Does Kingdom live up to its predecessors? Is it the progression of the world that fans of the series – a number among whom I very much count myself – are hoping for? It is a tricky question, but ultimately the answer will depend...
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- 5/8/2024
- Screen Anarchy
When it was first announced that the Planet of the Apes franchise was going to get the reboot treatment back in the now-Jurassic era of 2011, you could feel a familiar cynicism kick in: Great, another recognizable intellectual property getting trotted out for a quick cash grab, just in time for a corporate quarterly report. We’d finally washed the ashy taste of that ill-advised Tim Burton remake from 2001 out of mouths, and now Warners was going back to the ’70s pop culture well, ready to ransack musty nostalgia from chimpan-a to chimpan-z.
- 5/8/2024
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.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
The Planet of the Apes franchise has long been part of popular culture and garnered a huge fan following since its debut in 1968. Its popularity in recent years led to a reboot film series starting with 2011’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes. And now the fourth movie in the reboot series will be released soon, titled Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes.
Caesar from Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
Directed by Wes Ball and written by Josh Friedman, the movie’s box office predictions look promising. And if the predictions have any truth, Ball might be well on his way to beating Matt Reeves’ record in the 2.1 billion dollar franchise.
Wes Ball’s Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Eyeing 130M+ Worldwide Box Office Opening
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes [Credit: 20th Century Studios]After Matt Reeves concluded the Caesar saga of the...
Caesar from Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
Directed by Wes Ball and written by Josh Friedman, the movie’s box office predictions look promising. And if the predictions have any truth, Ball might be well on his way to beating Matt Reeves’ record in the 2.1 billion dollar franchise.
Wes Ball’s Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Eyeing 130M+ Worldwide Box Office Opening
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes [Credit: 20th Century Studios]After Matt Reeves concluded the Caesar saga of the...
- 5/8/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
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
Primates will rule (the box office) again!
Disney’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is aiming for $50 million to $55 million from 3,700 theaters in its domestic debut, which will easily be enough to tower over the box office chart. Those ticket sales are roughly even with two of the three prior installments in 20th Century’s rebooted “Planet of the Apes” franchise: 2017’s “War for the Planet of the Apes” opened to $56.2 million and 2011’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” opened to $54.8 million, while 2014’s “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” notched a series-best $72 million.
At the international box office, where “Apes” movies tend to make the bulk of their revenues, this installment is tracking to collect $80 million to $90 million. Based on those projections, the film should end up on Sunday with a solid $130 million to $140 million at the global box office.
Directed by Wes Ball,...
Disney’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is aiming for $50 million to $55 million from 3,700 theaters in its domestic debut, which will easily be enough to tower over the box office chart. Those ticket sales are roughly even with two of the three prior installments in 20th Century’s rebooted “Planet of the Apes” franchise: 2017’s “War for the Planet of the Apes” opened to $56.2 million and 2011’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” opened to $54.8 million, while 2014’s “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” notched a series-best $72 million.
At the international box office, where “Apes” movies tend to make the bulk of their revenues, this installment is tracking to collect $80 million to $90 million. Based on those projections, the film should end up on Sunday with a solid $130 million to $140 million at the global box office.
Directed by Wes Ball,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Director Wes Ball tells Den of Geek that he remembers seeing the original 1968 sci-fi classic Planet of the Apes on “HBO or something” as a child, watching with his dad. “I’m sure all the concepts probably went over my head,” he muses now. “I was probably very young. I don’t remember having a reaction to the Statue of Liberty, but I remember the images very clearly. I remember the feral humans in the grass and the apes on horses and the sets and obviously that [ending] on the beach. That’s what I remember—the images, the iconography of it all.”
The original Planet of the Apes indeed contains some of the most iconic images in all of sci-fi cinema, and it’s no coincidence that some of those images—along with other references—have been reimagined for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the 10th entry overall...
The original Planet of the Apes indeed contains some of the most iconic images in all of sci-fi cinema, and it’s no coincidence that some of those images—along with other references—have been reimagined for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the 10th entry overall...
- 5/7/2024
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
The Complete ‘Planet of the Apes’ Guide To Help You Watch The Films Before ‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Release (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Tim Burton’s attempt at rebooting the renowned sci-fi “Planet of the Apes” film franchise that took the world by storm in the early and late 70’s was unsuccessful. However, the complete reboot of the series in 2011 did what Burton was unable to do. The franchise was back in action and was stronger than ever with a better budget, action, and graphics (CGI was preferred this time instead of costumes).
The original “Planet of the Apes” was a pentalogy based on a French novel called “La Planète des singes.” It spanned over 6 years, with a continuously decreasing budget for each film — the franchise gained massive traction despite that.
After the success of the reboot’s first installment “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” in...
Tim Burton’s attempt at rebooting the renowned sci-fi “Planet of the Apes” film franchise that took the world by storm in the early and late 70’s was unsuccessful. However, the complete reboot of the series in 2011 did what Burton was unable to do. The franchise was back in action and was stronger than ever with a better budget, action, and graphics (CGI was preferred this time instead of costumes).
The original “Planet of the Apes” was a pentalogy based on a French novel called “La Planète des singes.” It spanned over 6 years, with a continuously decreasing budget for each film — the franchise gained massive traction despite that.
After the success of the reboot’s first installment “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” in...
- 5/7/2024
- by Safwan Azeem
- KoiMoi
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
Grossing over $2 billion worldwide since its inception in 1968, the Planet of the Apes franchise has turned out to be one of the most successful ones in Hollywood. Based on French author Pierre Boulle’s 1963 novel La Planète des singes, the title has released a total of nine movies, expanding its lore, with a tenth one, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes starring The Witcher actress Freya Allan in a leading role and set some 300 years after the events of the last outing.
A rough outline of all the movies involves humans, intelligent apes, and some sort of conflict. However, the dystopian setting where mankind comes down on its knees to face a brutal twist of fate sets the narrative in different orders for the different iterations. Someone who has just embarked on watching, or one who wishes to refresh their memory of the events of the films, need not watch all nine of them.
A rough outline of all the movies involves humans, intelligent apes, and some sort of conflict. However, the dystopian setting where mankind comes down on its knees to face a brutal twist of fate sets the narrative in different orders for the different iterations. Someone who has just embarked on watching, or one who wishes to refresh their memory of the events of the films, need not watch all nine of them.
- 5/6/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Andy Serkis is hailed as a legend of motion capture performances. His work behind the mo-cap suit in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Planet of the Apes trilogy are widely appreciated by fans worldwide. However, it can’t be denied that motion-capture performances have still not received the critical acclaim they deserve.
Andy Serkis as Gollum
When the King Kong actor was asked his thoughts on motion-capture acting having a separate Oscars category, he strongly refused it. Serkis thinks that motion-capture acting is not different from normal acting and can also be acknowledged in the present Oscar categories.
Why is Andy Serkis against motion-capture acting getting a new Oscar category?
Andy Serkis portraying Caesar in mo-cap [Photo David James, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation]The fans have rallied long for motion capture to get the recognition it deserves. Regardless, Andy Serkis is not interested in motion capture acting...
Andy Serkis as Gollum
When the King Kong actor was asked his thoughts on motion-capture acting having a separate Oscars category, he strongly refused it. Serkis thinks that motion-capture acting is not different from normal acting and can also be acknowledged in the present Oscar categories.
Why is Andy Serkis against motion-capture acting getting a new Oscar category?
Andy Serkis portraying Caesar in mo-cap [Photo David James, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation]The fans have rallied long for motion capture to get the recognition it deserves. Regardless, Andy Serkis is not interested in motion capture acting...
- 5/6/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Wes Ball is ready to rumble with his upcoming release, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. After the reboot trilogy with Andy Serkis’ Ceasar in the lead came to an end, Ball took on the reigns with new characters and a new story but set in the same (or at least similar) world. This time, instead of Ceasar, we have Noa, a young chimpanzee hunter at the heart of the story, played by Owen Teague.
A still from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The movie will be out in theaters this weekend, but it already has a lot of positive responses from critics and industry veterans like Serkis and Matt Reeves. The latter served as the director of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and War of the Planet of the Apes (2017). The reboot series was a huge hit among audiences, and the upcoming movie is...
A still from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The movie will be out in theaters this weekend, but it already has a lot of positive responses from critics and industry veterans like Serkis and Matt Reeves. The latter served as the director of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and War of the Planet of the Apes (2017). The reboot series was a huge hit among audiences, and the upcoming movie is...
- 5/6/2024
- by Swagata Das
- 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
The complete “Planet of the Apes” franchise is now available to stream on Hulu. This leads up to the latest release in the franchise “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” which debuts in theaters on May 10.
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The franchise, based on Pierre Boulle’s 1963 novel of the same name, follows the concept of humans and apes clashing for control. The series has earned more than $1.7 billion at the worldwide box office.
All nine of the “Planet of the Apes” movies are now available to stream on Hulu. The first in the collection that launches the whole franchise is the 1968 film “Planet of the Apes.” The story follows astronaut George Taylor and his crew crash a planet where apes are the dominant species and humans are primitive.
The next four movies all came out in the same decade: “Beneath the Planet of the Apes...
Stream 'Planet Of The Apes' On Hulu Free Trial
The franchise, based on Pierre Boulle’s 1963 novel of the same name, follows the concept of humans and apes clashing for control. The series has earned more than $1.7 billion at the worldwide box office.
All nine of the “Planet of the Apes” movies are now available to stream on Hulu. The first in the collection that launches the whole franchise is the 1968 film “Planet of the Apes.” The story follows astronaut George Taylor and his crew crash a planet where apes are the dominant species and humans are primitive.
The next four movies all came out in the same decade: “Beneath the Planet of the Apes...
- 5/6/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety Film + TV
Planet of the Apes is one of the longest-running IPs in Hollywood. The franchise is gearing up for another run at the box office with the upcoming film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. The movie has been directed by Wes Ball. It is set to be a continuation of the previous films in the series that were directed by Matt Reeves and Rupert Wyatt.
Although Reeves has not returned to the franchise for the latest movie, Wes Ball made it clear that he has a great deal of admiration for what the filmmaker has achieved within the series already. In fact, Ball had words of condemnation for the Oscars committee for failing to recognize Reeves’ movies for their special effects artistry.
A New Take On Planet Of The Apes A still from Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
A new Planet of the Apes saga began in...
Although Reeves has not returned to the franchise for the latest movie, Wes Ball made it clear that he has a great deal of admiration for what the filmmaker has achieved within the series already. In fact, Ball had words of condemnation for the Oscars committee for failing to recognize Reeves’ movies for their special effects artistry.
A New Take On Planet Of The Apes A still from Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
A new Planet of the Apes saga began in...
- 5/6/2024
- by Neeraj Chand
- FandomWire
Can you believe that amidst the groundbreaking visual effects and gripping storytelling, the Planet of the Apes franchise has not yet won that coveted golden statuette? Wes Ball, the visionary director slated to helm the upcoming fourth installment in this iconic sci-fi franchise (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes), has recently voiced a sentiment that many of us would agree with.
He called it “criminal” that no Planet of the Apes movies has yet won an Oscar—and he is not wrong. With our own eyes, we have seen the evolution of this series from its groundbreaking start in 1968 to the recent masterpieces, where the transformative effects and poignant narratives have consistently raised the bar for filmmaking.
Caesar in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes [Credit: 20th Century Studios]Besides, it’s backed by a legion of fans and critics alike, with a chorus of astonishment over the lack...
He called it “criminal” that no Planet of the Apes movies has yet won an Oscar—and he is not wrong. With our own eyes, we have seen the evolution of this series from its groundbreaking start in 1968 to the recent masterpieces, where the transformative effects and poignant narratives have consistently raised the bar for filmmaking.
Caesar in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes [Credit: 20th Century Studios]Besides, it’s backed by a legion of fans and critics alike, with a chorus of astonishment over the lack...
- 5/6/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
There may have been several renditions of the Planet of the Apes franchise but it is Andy Serkis’ phenomenal performance in the 2011 reboot that solidifies him as the inimitable legend who can never be surpassed as far as the role of Caesar is concerned. In simple terms, Andy Serkis is to Caesar what Heath Ledger was to the Joker and in his core, the motion-capture actor has mastered the ape in a way that no other actor can or ever will be able to mimic.
Andy Serkis portraying Caesar in mo-cap [Photo David James, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation]With the critically acclaimed franchise now preparing to launch its fourth film, the audience looks back on the decadent reign of the Andor star and marvels at his ability to bring Caesar alive on screen. And although Benedict Cumberbatch’s Smaug could give Serkis’ ape a run for his money, there is...
Andy Serkis portraying Caesar in mo-cap [Photo David James, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation]With the critically acclaimed franchise now preparing to launch its fourth film, the audience looks back on the decadent reign of the Andor star and marvels at his ability to bring Caesar alive on screen. And although Benedict Cumberbatch’s Smaug could give Serkis’ ape a run for his money, there is...
- 5/5/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball feels grateful for Andy Serkis and Matt Reeves for their contribution to his work on the latest installment of the famed franchise. Serkis previously portrayed the chimpanzee Caesar, while Reeves helmed Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) and War for the Planet of the Apes (2017).
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes via 20th Century Studios
Both the actor and The Batman director are no longer part of the new film, but they have more input into the project than they imagined.
Andy Serkis Showed Genuine Support For Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
During the Los Angeles premiere of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, director Wes Ball recalled to The Hollywood Reporter how Matt Reeves offered his support for the new film.
“I had dinner with Matt because I had known him from our movie Mouse Guard together,...
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes via 20th Century Studios
Both the actor and The Batman director are no longer part of the new film, but they have more input into the project than they imagined.
Andy Serkis Showed Genuine Support For Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
During the Los Angeles premiere of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, director Wes Ball recalled to The Hollywood Reporter how Matt Reeves offered his support for the new film.
“I had dinner with Matt because I had known him from our movie Mouse Guard together,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Andy Serkis and Matt Reeves, who collaborated on 2014’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes, may not lead the new adaptation, but still played a role in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
At the film’s Los Angeles premiere on Thursday, Kingdom director Wes Ball recounted how at the very beginning of working on the project, “I had dinner with Matt because I had known him from our movie Mouse Guard together and I told him all these ideas we were doing. He was literally about to get on a plane to go do Batman, and after that dinner I felt like we were ready to go make this movie and have the support to just go for it. And the same thing with Andy, when we got him involved.”
Serkis starred as Caesar — the leader of the...
At the film’s Los Angeles premiere on Thursday, Kingdom director Wes Ball recounted how at the very beginning of working on the project, “I had dinner with Matt because I had known him from our movie Mouse Guard together and I told him all these ideas we were doing. He was literally about to get on a plane to go do Batman, and after that dinner I felt like we were ready to go make this movie and have the support to just go for it. And the same thing with Andy, when we got him involved.”
Serkis starred as Caesar — the leader of the...
- 5/3/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rupert Wyatt’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes introduced us not just to the ape protagonist, Caesar, but also to his human co-protagonist Dr. Will Rodman, played by James Franco. The first film in the successful Planet of the Apes trilogy centered around how Will adopted Caesar who gets increased intelligence from the Alz-112 drug. Will survives the tragic events of the film, but it initially had planned a different climax for Franco’s character.
Andy Serkis as Caesar in a still from Rise of the Planet of the Apes
In the theatrical climax, Will finds Caesar and begs him to come home, but the latter prefers to stay with his new community of intelligent apes in the forest. Will’s fate is left to the viewer’s imagination as the deadly Alz-113 begins to spread among humans in the end.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes...
Andy Serkis as Caesar in a still from Rise of the Planet of the Apes
In the theatrical climax, Will finds Caesar and begs him to come home, but the latter prefers to stay with his new community of intelligent apes in the forest. Will’s fate is left to the viewer’s imagination as the deadly Alz-113 begins to spread among humans in the end.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes...
- 5/3/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
With Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes hitting theaters soon, I figured now would be as good a time as any to revisit the recent Planet of the Apes reboot trilogy and journey through Caesar’s story all over again before exploring Kingdom‘s take on the future of the world he created. The modern Planet of the Apes film are something of a pleasantly surprising enigma in popular culture.
In an age where many reboots either adhere so closely to the source material as to feel like a redundant carbon copy or stray so far as to be completely unrecognizable, the Apes trilogy manages to find that balance of maintaining the spirit of the original films while carving out an identity and a story all its own. But just how did they accomplish such a feat? Let’s find out.
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In an age where many reboots either adhere so closely to the source material as to feel like a redundant carbon copy or stray so far as to be completely unrecognizable, the Apes trilogy manages to find that balance of maintaining the spirit of the original films while carving out an identity and a story all its own. But just how did they accomplish such a feat? Let’s find out.
Also Read: King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962): Revisiting...
- 5/3/2024
- by Callie Hanna
- FandomWire
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
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
With the release of Zendaya's "Challengers" behind us, it's just about time to focus on the arrival of the 2024 summer movie season. That begins, in earnest, with the release of Universal's "The Fall Guy" this Friday. After a couple of particularly bad weekends at the box office that the industry can frankly ill afford, all eyes are now on summer to help turn the tide. Like it or not, the summer now has an undue amount of pressure on it as theaters look for films capable of filling seats so they can sell enough popcorn to keep the lights on. Unfortunately, the slate we have before us doesn't seem, on paper, like it can compete with what we had last year. As a result, we're doomed to be disappointed by what unfolds in the coming months.
"The Fall Guy," for example, features a pair of big stars in...
"The Fall Guy," for example, features a pair of big stars in...
- 4/29/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
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.
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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
You just can't keep those damn dirty apes down. 10 years after Tim Burton's 2001 "Planet of the Apes" re-imagining failed to reignite audiences' passion for stories about intellectually-enhanced simians, the long-running sci-fi franchise made an unexpectedly strong comeback with "Rise of the Planet of the Apes." Director Rupert Wyatt's entry in the series is now generally considered the weakest of the modern "Apes" trilogy, which is more of a testament to what Matt Reeves was able to accomplish with his subsequent sequels than necessarily a knock against Wyatt's film. "Rise" itself makes for an effective cautionary tale about humanity's hubris, our lack of compassion toward other living beings, and our habit of being our own worst enemy, as seen through the eyes of its co-protagonist, Caesar (Andy Serkis in his touchstone motion-capture role).
Yes, it's easy to forget that Caesar wasn't originally the singular lead of his own story.
Yes, it's easy to forget that Caesar wasn't originally the singular lead of his own story.
- 4/22/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Updated, 10:27 Am: 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes landed on Nrg’s three-week tracking Thursday with a $54 million domestic opening outlook, which jibes with what Quorum’s six-week projection was a few weeks ago.
Unaided awareness, which indicates that those being polled about the May 10-debuting movie already are aware it’s coming out, is strong with men over/under 25. However, first choice is a tad stronger among guys under 25.
As we told, you a start at this level for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes would be on par with the 2011 Andy Serkis-James Franco movie Rise of the Planet of the Apes, which debuted to $54.8M. Right now, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is expected to be the biggest opening of May. In the same breath, Warner Bros/Village Roadshow’s Furiosa is going to blare its loudspeaker once...
Unaided awareness, which indicates that those being polled about the May 10-debuting movie already are aware it’s coming out, is strong with men over/under 25. However, first choice is a tad stronger among guys under 25.
As we told, you a start at this level for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes would be on par with the 2011 Andy Serkis-James Franco movie Rise of the Planet of the Apes, which debuted to $54.8M. Right now, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is expected to be the biggest opening of May. In the same breath, Warner Bros/Village Roadshow’s Furiosa is going to blare its loudspeaker once...
- 4/18/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
This article contains possible spoilers for Dune: Part Three and Dune Messiah.
When Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune: Part One opened in 2021, it only took Warner Bros. six days to announce the sequel. However, when Dune: Part Two opened this past March 1—despite doing huge business and clearly paving the way for a third chapter—it took the studio over a month to confirm a film of Dune Messiah was in development. Why the delay? Well, lots of possible reasons, actually.
Even though Dune: Part Two is likely to soon cross the $700 million mark at the global box office, it was an expensive movie to make at a reported $190 million ($25 million more than Part One), plus a marketing budget that likely took that final price tag well over the $300 million mark. Once you factor in that half the box office is going to theaters, you have a low margin for profitability,...
When Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune: Part One opened in 2021, it only took Warner Bros. six days to announce the sequel. However, when Dune: Part Two opened this past March 1—despite doing huge business and clearly paving the way for a third chapter—it took the studio over a month to confirm a film of Dune Messiah was in development. Why the delay? Well, lots of possible reasons, actually.
Even though Dune: Part Two is likely to soon cross the $700 million mark at the global box office, it was an expensive movie to make at a reported $190 million ($25 million more than Part One), plus a marketing budget that likely took that final price tag well over the $300 million mark. Once you factor in that half the box office is going to theaters, you have a low margin for profitability,...
- 4/18/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Advance tickets for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, 20th Century Studios’ all-new action-adventure spectacle, are now available at Fandango or wherever tickets are sold. To celebrate, the studio has provided Vital Thrills with a new poster, a TV spot, a film clip, and a featurette.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes opens in movie theaters globally on May 10, 2024, and will be available in IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4Dx, and premium screens everywhere.
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously, and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows.
As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will...
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes opens in movie theaters globally on May 10, 2024, and will be available in IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4Dx, and premium screens everywhere.
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously, and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows.
As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will...
- 4/8/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is just over a month away, and it looks like Wes Ball’s addition to the franchise is stacking up to be a significant hit. The last three Planet of the Apes movies did a good job reinventing the franchise for the 21st century, with the last two instalments, directed by Matt Reeves, especially acclaimed. While the Caesar trilogy has come to an end, the new film is set to follow the same continuity, only taking place generations later. In many ways, Kingdom seems more in line with the original series, with talking apes, led by Owen Teague’s Noa, at war with a primitive human society.
According to Deadline, the film is tracking for a $54-61 million dollar opening, which would put it on track with the last film, War for the Planet of the Apes, which opened with $56 million. It’ll...
According to Deadline, the film is tracking for a $54-61 million dollar opening, which would put it on track with the last film, War for the Planet of the Apes, which opened with $56 million. It’ll...
- 4/3/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Box Office (Domestic) Expects To Go Past Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
The Planet of the Apes reboot franchise’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is all set to hit the theatres in a few weeks, and since the MonsterVerse movie Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has been doing well among the audiences. Hence, this movie will carry forward the excitement. The upcoming film looks to open higher than Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Scroll below for more.
A new trailer was released at the Comic Con, and the fans are all hyped up about it. However, fans are also disappointed that their favorite Caesar, played by Andy Serkis, will not return in the upcoming film. Wes Ball has directed this film. It features Owen Teague, Freya Allen,...
The Planet of the Apes reboot franchise’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is all set to hit the theatres in a few weeks, and since the MonsterVerse movie Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has been doing well among the audiences. Hence, this movie will carry forward the excitement. The upcoming film looks to open higher than Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Scroll below for more.
A new trailer was released at the Comic Con, and the fans are all hyped up about it. However, fans are also disappointed that their favorite Caesar, played by Andy Serkis, will not return in the upcoming film. Wes Ball has directed this film. It features Owen Teague, Freya Allen,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
20th Century Studios has released a new IMAX trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which will be released in theaters on May 10, 2024. We also have new IMAX, Dolby, ScreenX, and 4Dx posters for the film, which you can view by scrolling down.
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously, and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows.
As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is directed by Wes Ball (the Maze Runner trilogy) and stars Owen Teague (It...
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously, and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows.
As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is directed by Wes Ball (the Maze Runner trilogy) and stars Owen Teague (It...
- 4/1/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
This year welcomes the fourth part of the Planet of the Apes franchise- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Though only speculation, it seems like the box office won’t be so fond of the apes. Inspired by the literary work of French author Pierre François Marie Louis Boulle, the Planet of the Apes reboot franchise is all set to release its fourth movie.
Directed by Wes Ball, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes features Owen Teague as the lead actor alongside Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. Distributed by 20th Century Studios, the film’s trailer has already crossed 13 million views. However, despite the franchise’s fame, the movie might not make a great deal at the box office.
A scene from Kingdom of the Planet of Apes
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Might Experience a Low Box Office Collection
One...
Directed by Wes Ball, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes features Owen Teague as the lead actor alongside Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. Distributed by 20th Century Studios, the film’s trailer has already crossed 13 million views. However, despite the franchise’s fame, the movie might not make a great deal at the box office.
A scene from Kingdom of the Planet of Apes
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Might Experience a Low Box Office Collection
One...
- 2/20/2024
- by Ankita Shaw
- FandomWire
The official trailer for The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was just released on YouTube, creating quite a buzz among movie enthusiasts. This upcoming film seems to be a nostalgic journey, harking back to the roots of the story and paying tribute to the original 1968 movie.
Directed by Wes Ball, known for his work on the Maze Runner series, the movie features a cast including Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. It serves as the sequel to the 2017 hit, War for the Planet of the Apes, and marks the fourth installment in the rebooted Planet of the Apes franchise.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The previous trilogy, consisting of Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and War For the Planet of the Apes, received widespread acclaim from both critics and audiences alike.
Directed by Wes Ball, known for his work on the Maze Runner series, the movie features a cast including Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. It serves as the sequel to the 2017 hit, War for the Planet of the Apes, and marks the fourth installment in the rebooted Planet of the Apes franchise.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The previous trilogy, consisting of Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and War For the Planet of the Apes, received widespread acclaim from both critics and audiences alike.
- 2/15/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
You can’t keep a good ape down.
While 2017’s “War of the Planet of the Apes” was a fitting conclusion to the latest trilogy in the (second) rebooted “Planet of the Apes” franchise, more monkey business is headed our way. The first full trailer for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” dropped during the Super Bowl on Sunday, and showed that the battle on the gridiron was no match for a big Hollywood spectacle.
The new film, out on May 10, is directed by Wes Ball (“The Maze Runner”) and stars motion-capture ape renderings performed by Owen Teague (Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s son in “You Hurt My Feelings”), Kevin Durand, and William H. Macy. The part of the doe-eyed human female (wearing the requisite rags) is played by “The Witcher” star Freya Allan.
The new film is set 300 years after the last one, where apes have ascended to supremacy and...
While 2017’s “War of the Planet of the Apes” was a fitting conclusion to the latest trilogy in the (second) rebooted “Planet of the Apes” franchise, more monkey business is headed our way. The first full trailer for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” dropped during the Super Bowl on Sunday, and showed that the battle on the gridiron was no match for a big Hollywood spectacle.
The new film, out on May 10, is directed by Wes Ball (“The Maze Runner”) and stars motion-capture ape renderings performed by Owen Teague (Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s son in “You Hurt My Feelings”), Kevin Durand, and William H. Macy. The part of the doe-eyed human female (wearing the requisite rags) is played by “The Witcher” star Freya Allan.
The new film is set 300 years after the last one, where apes have ascended to supremacy and...
- 2/12/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
According to Gold Derby’s current combined predictions, “Godzilla Minus One” is the frontrunner to win Best Visual Effects with 17/5 odds at this year’s Oscars. Meanwhile “Napoleon” is in fourth place with 9/2 odds. However there’s a trend with winners in this category that may benefit the latter film.
SEEVanessa Kirby (‘Napoleon’): Empress Joséphine was a ‘shape-shifter’ full of ‘resilience, rage and integrity’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
So far this century, 20 Oscar winners for Best Visual Effects also had a corresponding nom for Best Production Design. They are:
2000 – “Gladiator”
2001 – “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring”
2002 – “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers”
2003 – “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King”*
2005 – “King Kong”
2006 – “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”
2007 – “The Golden Compass”
2008 – “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”*
2009 – “Avatar”*
2010 – “Inception”
2011 – “Hugo”*
2012 – “Life of Pi”
2013 – “Gravity”
2014 – “Interstellar”
2017 – “Blade Runner 2049”
2018 – “First Man”
2019 – “1917”
2020 – “Tenet”
2021 – “Dune”*
2022 – “Avatar: The Way of Water...
SEEVanessa Kirby (‘Napoleon’): Empress Joséphine was a ‘shape-shifter’ full of ‘resilience, rage and integrity’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
So far this century, 20 Oscar winners for Best Visual Effects also had a corresponding nom for Best Production Design. They are:
2000 – “Gladiator”
2001 – “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring”
2002 – “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers”
2003 – “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King”*
2005 – “King Kong”
2006 – “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”
2007 – “The Golden Compass”
2008 – “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”*
2009 – “Avatar”*
2010 – “Inception”
2011 – “Hugo”*
2012 – “Life of Pi”
2013 – “Gravity”
2014 – “Interstellar”
2017 – “Blade Runner 2049”
2018 – “First Man”
2019 – “1917”
2020 – “Tenet”
2021 – “Dune”*
2022 – “Avatar: The Way of Water...
- 2/7/2024
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
Franklin J. Schaffner's 1968 sci-fi classic "Planet of the Apes," written by Michael Wilson and Rod Serling, is a perfectly wicked political satire set in a distant, distant future on a distant, distant planet wherein human-like beings live as mute brutes and apes have evolved into the dominant rulers of the planet. The planet is discovered by a group of Earth astronauts who flew through some sort of time vortex while in the outer cosmos, and their leader, the stalwart Taylor (Charlton Heston), finds himself having to prove to the planet's own apes that humans are indeed capable of speech and thought.
In one of the best-known twist endings in cinema history, the film ultimately reveals that the planet of the apes was Earth all along. Taylor discovers a millennia-old Statue of Liberty on a distant beach, realizing that humans destroyed themselves in a nuclear conflagration and that apes evolved in their place.
In one of the best-known twist endings in cinema history, the film ultimately reveals that the planet of the apes was Earth all along. Taylor discovers a millennia-old Statue of Liberty on a distant beach, realizing that humans destroyed themselves in a nuclear conflagration and that apes evolved in their place.
- 2/1/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Disney and Tsg Entertainment Finance have settled litigation from August of 2023 when the financier sued the media giant for “rampant self-dealing” and breach of the parties’ revenue participation contract.
“The matter has been resolved,” said a Disney spokesperson.
Tsg said it has financed more than 140 films to the tune of $3.3 billion over the years with Fox, which Disney acquired in 2019, including Avatar: The Way of Water, Bohemian Rhapsody, Deadpool, Deadpool 2, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Logan, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, The Martian, The Grand Budapest Hotel, JoJo Rabbit, The Banshees of Inisherin, Hidden Figures, The Shape of Water and Empire of Light.
Tsg’s lawsuit filed last August in Los Angeles District Court said that Fox had promised Tsg a share of defined gross receipts for pictures under the companies’ long-term participation agreement but that the studio used “nearly every trick in the Hollywood accounting book” to not pay.
“The matter has been resolved,” said a Disney spokesperson.
Tsg said it has financed more than 140 films to the tune of $3.3 billion over the years with Fox, which Disney acquired in 2019, including Avatar: The Way of Water, Bohemian Rhapsody, Deadpool, Deadpool 2, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Logan, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, The Martian, The Grand Budapest Hotel, JoJo Rabbit, The Banshees of Inisherin, Hidden Figures, The Shape of Water and Empire of Light.
Tsg’s lawsuit filed last August in Los Angeles District Court said that Fox had promised Tsg a share of defined gross receipts for pictures under the companies’ long-term participation agreement but that the studio used “nearly every trick in the Hollywood accounting book” to not pay.
- 1/16/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney and 20th Century Studios have settled a breach of contract lawsuit from film financier Tsg Entertainment, which accused them of withholding profits and self-dealing to boost subscriber numbers for their streaming platforms.
Lawyers for both sides notified the court on Jan. 5 of a deal to resolve the dueling suits. Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
The case centered on an independent audit of three films Tsg invested in, including best picture winner The Shape of Water, that revealed it’s owed at least $40 million. This shortfall, the company alleged, caused it to take a worse position in its investment of Avatar: The Way of Water and deprived it of the cash necessary to exercise options to invest in other movies.
Tsg last year sued 20th Century for breach of contract and Disney for inducing that breach. Disney, in turn, filed its own suit seeking a court order that...
Lawyers for both sides notified the court on Jan. 5 of a deal to resolve the dueling suits. Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
The case centered on an independent audit of three films Tsg invested in, including best picture winner The Shape of Water, that revealed it’s owed at least $40 million. This shortfall, the company alleged, caused it to take a worse position in its investment of Avatar: The Way of Water and deprived it of the cash necessary to exercise options to invest in other movies.
Tsg last year sued 20th Century for breach of contract and Disney for inducing that breach. Disney, in turn, filed its own suit seeking a court order that...
- 1/16/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fans can take a trip to the “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” sooner than expected.
Disney is moving up the release date for the new “Planet of the Apes” movie from May 24 to May 10. It avoids a crowded Memorial Day holiday weekend that also includes the releases of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” and “The Garfield Movie.” The apes will now take on the Amy Winehouse biopic, “Back to Black,” on the new date.
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” will also screen in Imax for the first two weeks of its release, marking a first for an “Apes” movie.
The new movie is set 300 years in the future and follows a new civilization of apes, monkeys, gorillas, orangutans and other primates. The previous reboot trilogy, “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” (2011), “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) and “War for the Planet of the Apes...
Disney is moving up the release date for the new “Planet of the Apes” movie from May 24 to May 10. It avoids a crowded Memorial Day holiday weekend that also includes the releases of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” and “The Garfield Movie.” The apes will now take on the Amy Winehouse biopic, “Back to Black,” on the new date.
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” will also screen in Imax for the first two weeks of its release, marking a first for an “Apes” movie.
The new movie is set 300 years in the future and follows a new civilization of apes, monkeys, gorillas, orangutans and other primates. The previous reboot trilogy, “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” (2011), “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) and “War for the Planet of the Apes...
- 1/12/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Gary Oldman is one of the most talented active veteran actors in Hollywood right now. He’s graced us with countless unforgettable performances — think of his currently ongoing Apple TV+ show Slow Horses or his role of Dreyfus in Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes and Dracula in Bram Stoker’s Dracula. His most iconic role, however, and arguably, is that of Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the installment where Sirius Black was first introduced, was a massive tonal shift for the franchise as the...
- 1/8/2024
- by Safwan Azeem
- TVovermind.com
After bringing Caesar to life so brilliantly in the Planet of the Apes trilogy, you might imagine that Andy Serkis would obviously have a part to play in the upcoming Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Sadly, that’s not the case, but director Wes Ball told Empire (via /Film) that they considered it for a long time.
“We talked about it, for sure. Like, ‘Could you play another ape character?’” Wes Ball said. “I entertained that thought for a long time, because I thought it would be f***ing cool. And Matt [Reeves] would always say, ‘Andy is the best actor I’ve ever worked with.’” At the end of the day, Ball decided that Serkis’ performance in the Planet of the Apes trilogy “was just too iconic,” but added that there’s a chance he could appear in future movies.
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“We talked about it, for sure. Like, ‘Could you play another ape character?’” Wes Ball said. “I entertained that thought for a long time, because I thought it would be f***ing cool. And Matt [Reeves] would always say, ‘Andy is the best actor I’ve ever worked with.’” At the end of the day, Ball decided that Serkis’ performance in the Planet of the Apes trilogy “was just too iconic,” but added that there’s a chance he could appear in future movies.
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- 12/19/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
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