A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth’s dominant species.
Jocko Sims (pictured; Crash, White Space, Something Is Killing Tate) has joined the cast of Fox’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, opposite Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Kodi-Smit McPhee and Gary Oldman, Variety reports.
Fox has set the film for release on May 23, 2014. Matt Reeves replaced Rupert Wyatt, who had directed 2011’s franchise reboot Rise of the Planet of the Apes, in October.
Produced by Chernin Entertainment, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is set in an apocalyptic future more than a decade after Rise of the Planet of the Apes, in which the ape population far exceeds humans. Script is penned by Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver.
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Twentieth Century Fox announced that principal photography is underway on Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
Here’s the first official synopsis: “A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth’s dominant species.”
Andy Serkis, celebrated for his performance in the last film, reprises his role as Caesar. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes also stars Jason Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty, Public Enemies, The Great Gatsby), Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight Rises, The Harry Potter film series), Keri Russell (The Americans, Mission Impossible III), Toby Kebbell (The Prince of Persia, Wrath of the Titans, Rock N Rolla), Kodi Smit-McPhee (Let Me In, ParaNorman), Enrique Murciano (Traffic, Black Hawk Down), Kirk Acevedo (The Thin Red Line) and Judy Greer (The Descendants, Three Kings, 13 Going on 30).
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is directed by Matt Reeves (Cloverfield, Let Me In). The producers are Peter Chernin, Dylan Clark (Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Oblivion), Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver (Rise of the Planet of the Apes). Tom Hammel (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) is executive producing. READ MORE
We’ve got our first behind the scenes look at Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, the sequel to Twentieth Century Fox’s 2011′s hit franchise reboot Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
Matt Reeves is currently directing the sequel, which has already enlisted Jason Clarke, Keri Russell, and Gary Oldman playing some human characters with Judy Greer and Andy Serkis (and many others) playing the chimps. These photos from the Daily Mail cropped up after a shoot in the woods that presumably features both humans and chimps, since Russell and Clarke look normal and Serkis is wearing the mo-cap dots.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, in theaters May 23, 2014, continues the story of how ultra-intelligent simian Caesar (Andy Serkis) presides over the fall of human civilization. After the apes break out of their facility, a virus breaks out that causes the collapse of human society. The new project is taking the story to the next level, with the apes on the path to emerge as society’s new rulers.
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Coming off Carrie, Judy Greer, pictured below, will be donning a motion-capture suit to play the female chimp Cornelia in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, the sequel to Twentieth Century Fox’s 2011′s hit franchise reboot Rise of the Planet of the Apes, reports Vulture.
Says the site, Cornelia was briefly introduced in the first film (where she was played by dancer Devyn Dalton) as a potential love interest to Andy Serkis’s lead ape Caesar, but the role will be expanded in the Matt Reeves–directed sequel, which has already enlisted Jason Clarke, Keri Russell, and Gary Oldman to play some of the new human characters.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, in theaters May 23, 2014, continues the story of how ultra-intelligent simian Caesar (Andy Serkis) presides over the fall of human civilization. After the apes break out of their facility, a virus breaks out that causes the collapse of human society. The new project is taking the story to the next level, with the apes on the path to emerge as society’s new rulers. READ MORE
Keri Russell (Dark Skies, Felicity) has been cast (presumably as a human) in 20th Century Fox‘s Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes. Per Variety, she’ll be playing the female lead even though no additional details are available.
The followup to Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes is to be directed by Cloverfield and Let Me In‘s Matt Reeves.
Russell joins Kodi Smit-McPhee, Gary Oldman, Andy Serkis and Jason Clarke in Fox’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes sequel in theaters May 23, 2014. “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes continues the story of how ultra-intelligent simian Caesar (Andy Serkis) presides over the fall of human civilization. After the apes break out of their facility, a virus breaks out that causes the collapse of human society. The new project is taking the story to the next level, with the apes on the path to emerge as society’s new rulers.“
Gary Oldman has been cast as one of the leads in 20th Century Fox‘s Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes. Per Deadline, he’ll be playing Dreyfus, leader of the human resistance after the apes have taken power.
The followup to Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes is to be directed by Cloverfield and Let Me In‘s Matt Reeves.
Oldman joins Kodi Smit-McPhee, Andy Serkis and Jason Clarke in Fox’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes sequel in theaters May 23, 2014. “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes continues the story of how ultra-intelligent simian Caesar (Andy Serkis) presides over the fall of human civilization. After the apes break out of their facility, a virus breaks out that causes the collapse of human society. The new project is taking the story to the next level, with the apes on the path to emerge as society’s new rulers.“
ParaNorman and Let Me In‘s Kodi Smit-McPhee has been cast as one of the leads in 20th Century Fox‘s Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes, reports Deadline.
The followup to Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes is to be directed by Cloverfield‘s Matt Reeves, who also helmed Smit-McPhee in Let Me In.
He joins Andy Serkis and Jason Clarke in Fox’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes sequel in theaters May 23, 2014. “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes continues the story of how ultra-intelligent simian Caesar (Andy Serkis) presides over the fall of human civilization. After the apes break out of their facility, a virus breaks out that causes the collapse of human society. The new project is taking the story to the next level, with the apes on the path to emerge as society’s new rulers.“
Scott Z. Burns (Contagion, The Informant) is set to start monkeying around with the script for Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes 2 any day now. An initial draft was written by the writers of last year’s film, Amanda Silver and Rick Jaffa. I actually think this is a great choice. Burns is a great writer who not only knows his diseases (something pointed out in the THR article), but can juggle multiple and complex storylines.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, “Scott Z. Burns has been tapped to work on Fox’s sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Chernin Entertainment is producing.”
The new film, “continues the story set forth in last year’s critical and commercial hit movie featuring simians that are given human intelligence and subsequently break out of their facility. At the same time, a virus breaks out that causes the collapse of human society. The new project is taking the story to the next level, with the apes on the path to emerge as society’s new rulers.”
Director Rupert Wyatt and mo-cap superstar Andy Serkis were previously announced to return.
David Harley and I don’t see eye-to-eye when it comes to Twentieth Century Fox’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Rupert Wyatt’s prequel to the 1968 masterpiece that spawned multiple sequels. Personally, I thought it was one of the best Fox films in nearly a decade, and was blown away by the extermination of CGI “dead eyes”. This was accomplished by sticking star Andy Serkis in a motion-capture suit and thus using his body language and actual eyes in the finished product.
Fox is rightfully campaigning to land Serkis a best supporting actor nomination for his role as Caesar, an ape with extreme intelligence who falls victim to the prejudices and fears of man. As Hitfix notes, if Serkis finds himself among the five nominees announced a week from Tuesday, it will make history as the first motion-capture performance recognized by the Academy (let alone any major awards organization).
There has been major debate as to whether or not Serkis should be recognized, considering you don’t actually see him on screen. The below video should put the argument to rest, unless of course you can’t stop laughing (it’s super weird and uncomfortable). It displays Serkis sans CGI acting as the lead ape. It’s supposed to be an emotional moment when James Franco, who played Caesar’s adoptive human father Will, leaves him behind after a public incident. READ MORE
With Rise of the Planet of the Apes raking in $453 million worldwide, 20th Century Fox just closed a healthy seven-figure deal for Andy Serkis to reprise his role as lead ape Caesar in a sequel, reports Deadline. Serkis had only signed on for one movie, so his reps had leverage in ensuring that he come back to continue leading the ape takeover in multiple future installments of the series.
Director Rupert Wyatt‘s original deal came with a sequel option, so he’s locked. So are screenwriters Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, who are producing with Chernin Entertainment’s Peter Chernin and Dylan Clark. The studio is still in the idea stage and the sequel hasn’t been dated for release. As for Franco and Pinto, those decisions will likely be made when the direction of the film crystallizes. The studio certainly has the leverage there; the clever construct of the first film ended with a wallop that makes everyone expendable.
It’s also worth noting that Fox will make a well-deserved Oscar push for Serkis. READ MORE
Limited theaters September 9: “Hare” is based on the true story a pair of the U.K.’s earliest serial killers, William Burke and William Hare, gravediggers who lucratively sold the corpses of their victims to a medical college for dissection.
Burke & Hare is a comedic take on the true story of the 1828 Edinburgh body-snatchers William Burke (Simon Pegg) and William Hare (Andy Serkis). These two Irish entrepreneurs discover that a dead body can fetch a hefty price when the demands of the leading medical professors Dr. Knox (Tom Wilkinson) and Dr. Monroe (Tim Curry) reach beyond that of the local supply.
Described as an origin story, “Apes” is set in present day San Francisco and deals with the aftermath of man’s experiments with genetic engineering that lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy. Franco will play a driven scientist who becomes a crucial figure in the war between humans and apes.
I haven’t been this excited for a movie in a long time, and many reviewers on Twitter are absolutely raving about Rupert Wyatt’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the first franchise entry since Tim Burton’s 2001 remake of Planet of the Apes. Unfortunately, Bloody’s David Harley is putting the kibosh on my anticipation with a mixed review that basically calls the film “boring”.
“Some fun nods to past series’ entries aside, ‘Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes‘ is a movie that uses technology instead of telling a story. The original is part of Fox’s legacy of timeless films – co-written by the master of the twist ending, Rod Serling – and they already screwed up once with Tim Burton’s gorgeous but completely forgettable remake, so it’s unfortunate that the reboot makes the same mistake. The ‘Outbreak‘ meets ‘Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes‘ plot moves along at a at a snail’s pace when there aren’t a ton of monkeys running around breaking stuff.”
You’ll find Harley’s full review at the link above. Don’t forget to return this weekend to write your own review and tell all of BD what You thought.
![[Review] Rise of the Planet of the Apes Makes Same Mistakes as Remake?](/photosizer/upload/apes080511.jpg "[Review] Rise of the Planet of the Apes Makes Same Mistakes as Remake?")
Keeping with the frenzied hype of Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Twentieth Century Fox has released yet another clip out of the San Diego Comic-Con that rattles star Tom Felton when he gets too close to the monkey cage.
Rupert Wyatt’s prequel arriving in theaters August 5 is described as an origin story, and is “set in present day San Francisco and deals with the aftermath of man’s experiments with genetic engineering that lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy.” James Franco will play a driven scientist who becomes a crucial figure in the war between humans and apes.
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If you’re not buying comics or meetings artists and writers I’m begging to know what the point is of going to the San Diego Comic-Con. Everything on display is now online, and studios have even dropped the panel sizzle reels just hours after premiering at the Con. What a jip.
Fox has unloaded their sizzle reel for Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Rupert Wyatt’s prequel arriving in theaters August 5. I guess the point of dumping it online is because the film arrives in theaters in just a few weeks — but still, why can’t exclusive Comic-Con footage stay special?
Described as an origin story, “Apes” is “set in present day San Francisco and deals with the aftermath of man’s experiments with genetic engineering that lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy.” James Franco will play a driven scientist who becomes a crucial figure in the war between humans and apes.
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A second clip has been released from Twentieth Century Fox’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes where the chimp Caesar conducts a prison break. The film will be featured at this week’s San Diego Comic-Con.
“Described as an origin story, Apes is set in present day San Francisco and deals with the aftermath of man’s experiments with genetic engineering that lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy. Franco will play a driven scientist who becomes a crucial figure in the war between humans and apes.”
From director Andy Serkis, Rupert Wyatt, James Franco, John Lithgow, Freida Pinto, Andy Serkis, Brian Cox, Tom Felton all star.
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Andy Serkis – who’s already being acknowledged for her performance with Oscar chatter – introduces a scene from Twentieth Century Fox’s first Rise of the Planet of the Apes where the chimp Caesar comes to the aid of Charles (John Lithgow). All hail Caesar! The film will be featured at this week’s San Diego Comic-Con.
Described as an origin story, Apes is set in present day San Francisco and deals with the aftermath of man’s experiments with genetic engineering that lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy. Franco will play a driven scientist who becomes a crucial figure in the war between humans and apes.
From director Rupert Wyatt, James Franco, John Lithgow, Freida Pinto, Andy Serkis, Brian Cox, Tom Felton all star.
After that Tim Burton catastrophy, I’m welcoming Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes with open arms. The only thing that worries me is that every time I see the trailer at the theatre, everyone busts out laughing once the motion-capture ape pops up. I don’t know if that means the only people taking this flick seriously is the online community or if people still feel stung by Marky Mark; personally, I’m a little disappointed that Delroy Lindo won’t be screaming about sesame cakes in another killer ape flick.
Today, a new UK quad and a few TV spots were released for the film, which will get its stateside release on August 5. Check after the break for the spots, entitled Exceeds, One Subject and Miracle.
Update: Proving my point more:
While most sites were bashing the living hell out of Twentieth Century Fox’s first teaser for Rise of the Planet of the Apes, we here at Bloody Disgusting have been marveling at WETA’s special effects work that appears to have put an end to the “dead eyes” debate. With the release just a month away (Aug. 5), other mainstream sites are finally changing their tune, especially this past week when I saw multiple haters start using the word “Oscar” — shocking, I know. Fox must have taken note of the sudden change in heart as they quickly unloaded a THIRD trailer loaded with more sequences and special effects work. All hail Caesar!
Described as an origin story, Apes is set in present day San Francisco and deals with the aftermath of man’s experiments with genetic engineering that lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy. Franco will play a driven scientist who becomes a crucial figure in the war between humans and apes.
From director Rupert Wyatt, James Franco, John Lithgow, Freida Pinto, Andy Serkis, Brian Cox, Tom Felton all star.
Twentieth Century Fox has launched of viral video campaign with conjunction to their forthcoming Rise of the Planet of the Apes, which opens August 5. The first video can be enjoyed below with more over at the official YouTube Channel. The footage is pretty rad as it shows what happens when a group of soldiers give a little money an AK-47. Even more disturbing are the comments that imply some of the viewers believe it to be real (even on Fox’s own YouTube channel).
Described as an origin story, “ ‘Apes’ is set in present day San Francisco and deals with the aftermath of man’s experiments with genetic engineering that lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy.” James Franco will play a driven scientist who becomes a crucial figure in the war between humans and apes.
Twentieth Century Fox is continuing their anti-human campaign for Rise of the Planet of the Apes with a trio of videos that proves, without a shadow of a doubt, that apes are mentally superior to humans — at least when it comes to combat. It’s a nice little prelude to what’s in store when Rupert Wyatt’s prequel arrives in theaters August 5.
Described as an origin story, “Apes” is “set in present day San Francisco and deals with the aftermath of man’s experiments with genetic engineering that lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy. James Franco will play a driven scientist who becomes a crucial figure in the war between humans and apes.”
Leading up to the films August 5 release I expect to have a pretty heavy debate in regards to Twentieth Century Fox’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the Rupert Wyatt-directed prequel to Tim Burton’s remake that stars James Franco, John Lithgow, Freida Pinto, Andy Serkis, Brian Cox, and Tom Felton.
I’ve seen some serious online hate in regards to the trailers released (watch the second one inside), yet I think everything put on display looks absolutely incredible. Typically I’d be skeptical – Fox has punked us hundreds of times over the past decade – but X-Men: First Class has given me a sense of rejuvenated hope.
Adding more fuel to the pro-column are the newly release images that show just how far our CGI has come. Oscar-winning visual effects house WETA Digital will render, for the first time ever in the film series, photo-realistic apes rather than costumed actors. Take a good look at the below image of Caesar (hi-res available in image gallery) and gaze into his eyes; it appears to me that we’ve passed the “dead eyes” epidemic of the ’90s and ’00s. No? I’m out-of-my-mind impressed.
“An origin story in the true sense of the word, ‘Rise’ is set in present day San Francisco. The film is a reality-based cautionary tale — a science fiction/science-fact blend where mankind’s hubris leads to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy.”
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