Author: Paul A. Woods Publisher: Plexus Publishing ISBN: 9780859653121 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 0
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Published to coincide with the release of Tim Burton's remake of Planet of the Apes, The Planet of the Apes Chronicles recounts the entire history of the Apes saga via a wealth of interviews with cast and crew members of the original films, articles, story and screenplay development, essays and reviews of the five films, the TV series, comic books and animated cartoon series. Featuring the definitive Planet of the Apes timeline, correlating narrative events from the films, comics, books and TV series. This will be the first book to examine every aspect of this pop-culture phenomenon, including the new Tim Burton Planet of the Apes film and the early draft screenplays that precipitated its production. Book jacket.
Author: Joe Russo Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 9780312252397 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 316
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For the first time ever, the complete, provocative history behind the motion picture series that began a new tradition in science fiction film sagas. Planet of the Apes Revisited is the colorful, factual account of the science fiction milestone Planet of the Apes and the series of movies and TV shows it inspired. Through exclusive interviews with cast and crew and access to the personal archives of Arthur P. Jacobs, the producer and originator of the first film and all its spin-offs, Joe Russo and Larry Landsman present a fascinating, in-depth look at the entire Apes canon, featuring: Rare, behind-the-scenes photographs Deails on special effects and makeup Story and screenplay developments On-the-set changes and post-production edits Behind-the-scenes anecdotes A chapter on Tim Burton's "reimagining" of the classic Planet of the Apes The book also serves as an invaluable reference volume on Hollywood filmmaking and the many personalities who are part of the legend and lore of this outstanding adventure series. The most comprehensive guide available, Planet of the Apes Revisited vividly re-creates the history, the sticky studio politics, and the fascinating creative process that resulted in this unprecedented science fiction phenomenon.
Author: Maurice Publisher: Hachette Books ISBN: 0316485381 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 294
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Planet of the Apes franchise: an illustrated life story of Caesar, the brave and extraordinary leader of the apes, as told by Maurice, Caesar's best friend. After the events of War for the Planet of the Apes, Caesar's tribe has finally found a safe refuge from the last remnants of the humans who wish to see them wiped out. It comes at a cost, however, as Caesar dies before he can see the apes thrive and prosper in their new home. Maurice, as a gift to Caesar's son Cornelius for when he grows older, decides to recount and chronicle Caesar's story so that his son can truly know what a unique and brave ape his father was, and inspire Cornelius in turn. Caesar's Story is this chronicle, and tells the story of Caesar from his earliest days under the care of scientist Will Rodman, as well his life with the ape colony in Muir Woods after the outbreak of the Simian Flu, his interactions with Malcolm and Ellie, the dangerous ape Koba, and his ultimate battle with and imprisonment by the vicious and unstable Colonel. The book also chronicles what happens in-between the events of Rise and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, as well as the events between Dawn of and War for the Planet of the Apes. The book includes Maurice's personal thoughts and reflections of his long time spent alongside Caesar, and contributions from several other key apes that knew Caesar. The result is a truly one-of-a-kind celebration of the new Planet of the Apes trilogy and the franchise as a whole.
Author: David Hofstede Publisher: ECW Press ISBN: 1550224468 Category : Electronic books Languages : en Pages : 189
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Just in time for Tim Burton's blockbuster remake comes this comprehensive guide to the original "Planet of the Apes". Includes interviews, reviews, complete cast and credit information, and a behind-the-scenes look at what made this quirky science fiction series an enduring classic.
Author: The Topps Company Publisher: Abrams ISBN: 1683350901 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 494
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A book containing the complete collection of trading cards based on the popular films and television series. In 1969, Topps released a set of trading cards based on the classic 1968 science-fiction film Planet of the Apes. The original set of trading cards proved so successful that Topps released a set based on the 1975 television series and the 2001 reboot film by Tim Burton. This deluxe collection includes the fronts and backs of all forty-four cards from the original 1969 Topps set based on the original film; all sixty-six cards based on the 1975 television series; and all ninety base cards, ten sticker cards, and forty-four chase cards from the 2001 film. Also included are four exclusive bonus trading cards, rare promotional images, and an introduction and commentary by Gary Gerani, editor of hundreds of trading card series for Topps—all packaged upon the release of the latest installment in the franchise, War for the Planet of the Apes.
Author: Eric Greene Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 0786426632 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 263
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How do political conflicts shape popular culture? This book explores that question by analyzing how the Planet of the Apes films functioned both as entertaining adventures and as apocalyptic political commentary. Informative and thought provoking, the book demonstrates how this enormously popular series of secular myths used images of racial and ecological crisis to respond to events like the Cold War, the race riots of the 1960s, the Civil Rights movement, the Black Power movement, and the Vietnam War. The work utilizes interviews with key filmmakers and close readings of the five Apes films and two television series to trace the development of the series' theme of racial conflict in the context of the shifting ideologies of race during the sixties and seventies. The book also observes that today, amid growing concerns over race relations, the resurgent popularity of Apes and Twentieth Century--Fox's upcoming film may again make Planet of the Apes a pop culture phenomenon that asks who we are and where we are going. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Author: Sean Egan Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 149305726X Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 321
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Planet of the Apes started life in 1963 as a quirky work by Pierre Boulle, the French literary novelist famous for The Bridge over the River Kwai. His concept of a world where humans are ruled over by apes proceeded to become one of the biggest multi-media sensations in history. The 1968 Charlton Heston motion-picture adaptation of Boulle's book was celebrated and successful but was just the beginning. By 1973, said picture had spawned four sequels. It then spun off a live-action TV series, which in turn spun off the animated TV show Return to the Planet of the Apes. With this, comic books, novelizations, and a tsunami of merchandising, the late '60s and first half of the '70s had a distinctly simian flavor. A new generation was introduced to the concept when, in 2001, Tim Burton's updating of the series appeared in cinemas. This itself was rebooted a decade later in the form of Rise of the Planet of the Apes and its two sequels. Yet despite all the fantasy (and money-chasing), the series has always been marked by thoughtfulness, exploring serious themes alien to most franchises. Planet of the Apes: The Complete History explores every aspect of this phenomenon—from books to films, comic books to television shows, and video games to merchandise—providing an overview that is truly definitive. With the help of new and exclusive interviews with Planet of the Apes producers, directors, writers, actors, and makeup artists, Sean Egan attempts to gain an understanding of how a media property changed the world.
Author: Greig Beck Publisher: Momentum ISBN: 1743340125 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 326
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Arnold Singer is just like any other fifteen-year-old boy growing up in the suburbs – average height, average looks. The love of his life thinks he's a geek ... that is if she notices him at all. Pretty normal, and pretty boring, really. But this normal life is about to change forever. On a school science trip to watch the test firing of a new particle accelerator, Arn is caught up in an accident that propels him into an extraordinary new world. In this new land, Arn is the last human alive. It is populated with mysterious and bloodthirsty creatures, some of whom want him dead, while others see him as their only hope for survival. Can Arn survive in a hostile world and save his new friends? Or has he arrived in time to witness the fall of a mighty empire? An epic tale of love, betrayal and war in a world both familiar and terrifying.
Author: Paul A. Woods
Author: Joe Russo
Author: Maurice
Author: David Hofstede
Author: The Topps Company
Author: Eric Greene
Author: Rich Handley
Author: Sean Egan
Author: Jeff Bond
Author: Greig Beck