Planet of the Apes

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Astronauts Alan Virdon and Pete Burke are thrown 1100 years forward in time to 3085 AD to find evolved apes have become the dominant species and humans their apathetic slaves. Feared by the ape authorities, their plight turns the head of a promising young chimpanzee named Galen, who adopts the heretical idea that... more »

Astronauts Alan Virdon and Pete Burke are thrown 1100 years forward in time to 3085 AD to find evolved apes have become the dominant species and humans their apathetic slaves. Feared by the ape authorities, their plight turns the head of a promising young chimpanzee named Galen, who adopts the heretical idea that maybe humans aren't a lower species and can co-exist with apes as equals. As the three struggle to survive life on the run, a bond of friendship grows between them like an intricate tapestry woven right before our eyes, a multi-threaded miracle born of compassion, respect, and the desire to replace fear with understanding.

The series is loosely tied to the original movie series, reusing some footage and the ape makeup (albeit on a lower budget). Although it only lasted 14 episodes and spawned four paperback adaptations and 5 stitched-together TV movies, it retains a strong fan following and the occasional resurgence of interest with the 2001 remake of the original movie and the occasional SciFi Channel marathon or late-night cable showing of the TV movies.less «

• POTA FANS - Ape Chronicles - Fan Club website

  Contact me at hoknes@hotmail.com www.PlanetOfTheApesFanClub.com Now in our 18th year - the latest POTA Fanzine is availa...more »

  Contact me at hoknes@hotmail.com www.PlanetOfTheApesFanClub.com Now in our 18th year - the latest POTA Fanzine is available this month APE CHRONICLES #45 (May 2009) Issue PLANET OF THE APES INTERNATIONAL FAN CLUB - OFFICIAL FANZINE - AVAILABLE FOR ORDER (WORLDWIDE) ARTICLES INCLUDE: DOCTOR ZIRA: ONE OF A KIND article by Patrick Michael Tilton APE ENCYCLOPEDIA: THE SURGEON PLANET OF THE APES 1968 FILM - COMPLETE CAST AND CREW / BIRTH AND DEATH INDEX ORIGINAL POTA FAN FICTION - FREAK THE LAWGIVERS: Biography and Tribute to JAMES WHITMORE BROKEN SEA "POTA" SCRIPT Chapter 1 INTERVIEW with NATASHA LANTHROP (BROKEN SEA) COVER ART by GRAHAM HILL less «

  hoknes Last online May 24, 2009
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• Theory

  I reckon that it was really all set on Earth, and not another planet.

  I reckon that it was really all set on Earth, and not another planet.less «

  peas_and_corn Last online May 11, 2008
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• The New Box Set

  I am sure everyone has heard about this by now but, if you haven't here are the details! CENTURY CITY, Calif. – King Kong...more »

  I am sure everyone has heard about this by now but, if you haven't here are the details! CENTURY CITY, Calif. – King Kong conquered New York, but The Apes control the Planet! Charlton Heston (Soylent Green, The Ten Commandments) stars as the alpha-male omega man ushered in the age of the ape when he crash lands on a mysterious planet amongst an entirely simian society… only to discover that the “madhouse” was closer to home than he could have dreamed. On March 28, 2006, Fox Home Entertainment unleashes all-new DVD Singles of the Original Planet of the Apes Series Mastered in Anamorphic Widescreen and featuring THX Certified 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound. Planet Of The Apes stunned audiences with its now-iconic conclusion and shockingly dystopian view of humanity's fate, as well as with one of the most famous performances from larger-than-life Oscar-winner® Heston (Ben-Hur, 1960). From an age of film when science-fiction served as allegory in addition to providing thrilling spectacle and edge-of-your-seat adventure, the Planet Of The Apes began a franchise that set the gold standard of Sci-Fi films. The subsequent sequels in the Apes franchise follow the downfall of the planet and its succeeding resurrection by time-traveling chimpanzees. Each of the Planet Of The Apes films offers a unique examination of social, political and cultural mores, from race issues to anti-nuclear messaging. And each features astounding special effects and action, as well as performances from silver screen luminaries such as Roddy McDowall (Fright Night), Ricardo Montalban (Star Trek II), Sal Mineo (Rebel Without A Cause) and John Huston (Chinatown). In addition to the original film series – Planet of the Apes, Beneath The Planet Of The Apes, Escape From Planet Of The Apes, Conquest Of Planet Of The Apes and Battle For Planet Of The Apes – the collection is also available in an all-new Planet of the Apes: Legacy Edition Box set which includes a 6th bonus disc loaded with extras - Documentary “Behind the Planet of the Apes,” Original Theatrical Trailers of all 5 movies, TV Spots and much more. And to Celebrate the Rule of the Great Apes, Fox is Unleashing the Planet Of The Apes: The Ultimate DVD Collection, a 14-disc set in a Limited Edition collectable ape-head packaging based on the designs that earned make-up artist John Chambers an honorary Oscar®. The Ape –head is modeled after Roddy McDowall's character Caesar, the son of the late simians Cornelius and Zira who leads the apes to revolution in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. The Ultimate Collection includes all five Original movies (1968-1973), the complete series of the Planet of the Apes (1974) TV Show and the Never-Before-Released Saturday Morning Cartoon TV series: Return to the planet of the Apes (1975) as well as the 2001 re-imagining of the Planet Of The Apes mythology. The Planet Of The Apes franchise stars such silver-screen luminaries as Ricardo Montalban (Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan), Sal Mineo (Rebel Without A Cause), John Huston (Chinatown), Mark Wahlberg (Boogie Nights), Michael Clarke Duncan (Daredevil) and Tim Roth (Reservoir Dogs). Bonus features include audio commentaries, featurettes, image galleries, outtakes and much more. The fantastic Planet Of The Apes: The Ultimate DVD Collection box set will be available for a suggested retail price of $179.98 U.S./$249.98 Canada. Each of the Planet Of The Apes movies will be available singly for $14.98 U.S./ $16.98 Canada and the Legacy Edition Boxset for $49.98 U.S. / $59.98 Canada. Prebook is March 1. less «

  manicmyk1 Last online May 10, 2007
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  10 Perfect

  One of the greatest TV sci-fi shows ever! hide « show »

  The 1974 TV show that added to the canon of the 5 POTA movies. This 1974 series finally gave us a closer look at daily life for humans and apes in the future. This series is great but was limited as it was cancelled after only 3 months. More info at the POTA Fan Club website at www.PlanetOfTheApesFanClub.com - check out Ape Chronicles the POTA Fan Club fanzine which talks about this great TV series in every issue. The Encyclopedia in every issue discusses one specific episode from the TV series and don't miss out on the cartoon series from 1975 as well!!

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  hoknes Added May 13, 2009 All my reviews
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  7.6 Good

  This show was freakin awesome! Plus, my parents hated it, bonus! hide « show »

  I was probably 7 years old when this show was on the air, and for some reason my parents thought it was a bad influence on me. Probably just because i liked it. It always seemed that anything good was automatically construed as being detrimental to children back in the sordid 70's, and this show was no different. It had a certain savoir faire that made the plot lines interesting. Some may think it was a one trick pony, but, i tend to disagree. It was original and intriguing. Absolutely the finest acting and as far as sci-fi goes, it was years ahead of itself. A grand show indeed.

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  jopy666 Added Apr 26, 2007 All my reviews
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  7 Good

  Group of astronauts end up back on Earth, sadly, not in the right age! hide « show »

  I really hae a missed bag of feelings about this show, especially when it comes to its short time on air, what a shame. That usually makes that i don't like a show a lot, if the show is very good or i like a lot and gets canceled i hate it. THis show is very good, great special effects and props, also, the model of the cities and landscapes are top notch. The acting is also very good, oh and the make up is just as good as in the movies. One thing i didnt like was that there was not much action, most of the times the group of astronauts was just exploring the planet or just talking to the apes about the differences between their society and the ape's.

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  twilightboy Added Jan 16, 2007 All my reviews
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  9 Superb

  Great show for younger audience! hide « show »

  I was about 12 when this show came on the air..and I was so grateful it was on as, not only was I a big fan of the film series, it offered something for us younger viewers to enjoy instead of the cop shows and dry sitcoms that filled primetime in those days. I was a little too old for Saturday morning cartoons also and this show was the one that saved TV for me and my friends. As a matter of fact the only shows I never missed an episode of was this show and TAXI later in high school. Although the production was watered down and the plot was somewhat predictable, I really enjoyed this program and was very upset that it went off the air after only 1 season !

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  grego714 Added Nov 26, 2006 All my reviews
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  4.9 Poor

  A low budge attempt to milk some extra money out of the hit movies. hide « show »

  “Planet of the Apes” was a low budge attempt to milk some extra money out of the hit movies. The scripts weren’t all that great and there was no real point. Two humans run away from bad gorilla army. A friendly chimp helps them. This, unfortunately, is the plot of every single episode. There were stupid challenges along the way and they would help humans and apes and almost get caught.
  
  The obvious metaphor was that the inter-species bigotry is the same as racial bigotry. The problem is that was repeated in every episode. Not a bad message, but there wasn’t anything else. And the sets were crap.
  

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  RJ-viewer Added Sep 12, 2005 All my reviews