Rebooted franchises reek of cheap Hollywood cash grabs, but in light of those expectations, the refurbished “Planet of the Apes” franchise pulls off a minor miracle. With “War for the Planet of the Apes,” technological wizardry and first-rate storytelling combine into a bracing action-adventure that concludes the best science fiction trilogy since the original trio of “Star Wars” movies.
That’s not to say the movie’s a flawless achievement, devoid of ham-fisted dialogue or predictable plot twists that often hobble movies designed for mass market appeal. But insofar as the premise is concerned, it catapults beyonds the cheesy nature of the material to deliver a serious, gripping big screen achievement elevated by astonishing special effects and filmmaking prowess to match.
The second entry directed by Matt Reeves following 2014’s “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” the dynamic finale continues Reeves’ ability to transform the man-versus-simian premise into a fiery war movie,...
That’s not to say the movie’s a flawless achievement, devoid of ham-fisted dialogue or predictable plot twists that often hobble movies designed for mass market appeal. But insofar as the premise is concerned, it catapults beyonds the cheesy nature of the material to deliver a serious, gripping big screen achievement elevated by astonishing special effects and filmmaking prowess to match.
The second entry directed by Matt Reeves following 2014’s “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” the dynamic finale continues Reeves’ ability to transform the man-versus-simian premise into a fiery war movie,...
- 6/26/2017
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
Jane Goodall with Motambo, an orphan at the Jgi Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center.
Only if we care can all be saved.
In our interview with screenwriters of Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes, now producers, Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver, about the use of real chimpanzees in the 2011 movie, Silver said, “it’s all about animal rights. Man’s hubris for testing on animals – they’re sentient beings! So using real animals goes against our theme.”
The two are now co-producers alongside Peter Chernin and Dylan Clark of War For The Planet Of The Apes.
20th Century Fox has just released “Compassion” – a special video created in conjunction with the Jane Goodall Institute.
In honor of the upcoming release of War For The Planet Of The Apes, 20th Century Fox has partnered with the Jane Goodall Institute to provide care for rescued chimpanzees, many of whom are victims of the...
Only if we care can all be saved.
In our interview with screenwriters of Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes, now producers, Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver, about the use of real chimpanzees in the 2011 movie, Silver said, “it’s all about animal rights. Man’s hubris for testing on animals – they’re sentient beings! So using real animals goes against our theme.”
The two are now co-producers alongside Peter Chernin and Dylan Clark of War For The Planet Of The Apes.
20th Century Fox has just released “Compassion” – a special video created in conjunction with the Jane Goodall Institute.
In honor of the upcoming release of War For The Planet Of The Apes, 20th Century Fox has partnered with the Jane Goodall Institute to provide care for rescued chimpanzees, many of whom are victims of the...
- 6/5/2017
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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El Gigante is directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero and Luke Bramley, and written by Shane McKenzie. The film stars Edwin Perez, Luis Javier, Arlina Rodriguez, Alexa Marie, Mathias Retamal, Devyn Dalton, Nisreen Slim, Adelita Rockhill, Indiana Dean, and David Forts. Madre De Dios is directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero and written by Shane McKenzie and Gigi Saul Guerrero. The film stars Tristan Risk, Luis Javier, and Gabriela Zimmerman.
I have always said that it is very difficult to review short films, because you can hardly say anything about them without giving everything away. But, there are some shorts that are so good, and some short film directors who are so talented, that every once in a while I break my moratorium on writing about shorts and cover them.
Gigi Saul Guerrero is such a director, and El Gigante and Madre De Dios are two such films.
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El Gigante is directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero and Luke Bramley, and written by Shane McKenzie. The film stars Edwin Perez, Luis Javier, Arlina Rodriguez, Alexa Marie, Mathias Retamal, Devyn Dalton, Nisreen Slim, Adelita Rockhill, Indiana Dean, and David Forts. Madre De Dios is directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero and written by Shane McKenzie and Gigi Saul Guerrero. The film stars Tristan Risk, Luis Javier, and Gabriela Zimmerman.
I have always said that it is very difficult to review short films, because you can hardly say anything about them without giving everything away. But, there are some shorts that are so good, and some short film directors who are so talented, that every once in a while I break my moratorium on writing about shorts and cover them.
Gigi Saul Guerrero is such a director, and El Gigante and Madre De Dios are two such films.
- 2/8/2016
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Croft Short Film. Trevor Addie‘s Croft (2013) short film (entitled Croft Fan Film, based on the Tomb Raider video game series) stars Cassandra Ebner, Liam Carter, Devyn Dalton, Nickolas Baric, and Shaw Madson. Croft‘s plot synopsis: “A woman will risk everything for the life of a young girl [...]
Continue reading: Croft (2013) Short Film: Gritty Tomb Raider Fan Film is Full of Action...
Continue reading: Croft (2013) Short Film: Gritty Tomb Raider Fan Film is Full of Action...
- 12/31/2013
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
If the Tomb Raider films starring Angelina Jolie just didn't satisfy your appetite as a fan of the Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics video game franchise, then a new fan film just might give you what you need. Trevor Addie directs and co-wrote Croft, a 20-minute short film based on female adventurer Lara Croft. Complete with a bow and arrow (which was added to the video game around the same time The Hunger Games made the weapon prominent again in mainstream action), Cassandra Ebner plays the title hero as she tries to save a young girl held hostage in the mountains by a group of mercenaries. It's pretty bad ass. Here's Trevor Addie's live-action short film Croft, via ComingSoon: Liam Carter, Devyn Dalton, Nickolas Baric, Shaw Madson and Brad Friesen also star in the film which won Best Action Short at the Atlanta Underground Film Fest. The film also...
- 12/30/2013
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
Directed by Trevor Addie and written by Irma Leong and Addie, a new 20-minute fan film based on Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics' has debuted online and can be watched below! In Croft , a woman will risk everything to save a young girl held hostage in the mountains by a group of mercenaries. The film stars Cassandra Ebner, Liam Carter, Devyn Dalton, Nickolas Baric, Shaw Madson and Brad Friesen. For more information, go here .
- 12/27/2013
- Comingsoon.net
Matt Reeves’ Dawn of the Planet of the Apes has been building momentum nicely in recent weeks, with its first slew of casting announcing that Jason Clarke, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Gary Oldman, and Keri Russell were boarding the follow-up to Rupert Wyatt’s original reboot, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
Russell most recently came on board at the start of the month, taking the female lead for the sequel.
And now Vulture report that the ever-brilliant Judy Greer (Arrested Development, Archer) has come on board for the film as well.
Whereas Russell will be the human female lead, Greer will instead be donning the performance capture suit opposite Andy Serkis, starring as the love interest for Serkis’ ape, Caesar.
Her character, Cornelia, was briefly introduced in the original 2011 movie, then played by dancer Devyn Dalton. But now the role is set to be expanded in the sequel, and I...
Russell most recently came on board at the start of the month, taking the female lead for the sequel.
And now Vulture report that the ever-brilliant Judy Greer (Arrested Development, Archer) has come on board for the film as well.
Whereas Russell will be the human female lead, Greer will instead be donning the performance capture suit opposite Andy Serkis, starring as the love interest for Serkis’ ape, Caesar.
Her character, Cornelia, was briefly introduced in the original 2011 movie, then played by dancer Devyn Dalton. But now the role is set to be expanded in the sequel, and I...
- 3/29/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Earlier this month we told you that Keri Russell (The Americans) had joined Andy Serkis who will reprise his role as Caesar from Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Jason Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty), Kodi Smit-McPhee (ParaNorman) and Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight Rises) in the cast of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
Today we are excited to hear that Judy Greer (who has appeared in tons of stuff, but my favorite was her role as Kitty Sanchez in Arrested Development) will be joining the cast as Caesar’s better half Cornelia, this according to Vulture. Cornelia was briefly in the first movie Rise of the Planet of the Apes and was played by Devyn Dalton, but the role will be much more expanded in this Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
We will keep you posted on the latest for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes starring Judy Greer,...
Today we are excited to hear that Judy Greer (who has appeared in tons of stuff, but my favorite was her role as Kitty Sanchez in Arrested Development) will be joining the cast as Caesar’s better half Cornelia, this according to Vulture. Cornelia was briefly in the first movie Rise of the Planet of the Apes and was played by Devyn Dalton, but the role will be much more expanded in this Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
We will keep you posted on the latest for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes starring Judy Greer,...
- 3/29/2013
- by Jess Orso
- ScifiMafia
Judy Greer has revealed that she's been cast as the female chimp Cornelia in "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." Cornelia was briefly introduced in the first film (played by Devyn Dalton) as a potential love interest to Caesar (Andy Serkis). And just like Serkis, Greer will require to do plenty of motion-capture acting. Greer has a bit of a connection to the "Planet of the Apes" franchise. "I married a man who is obsessed with 'Planet of the Apes,'" she said. "We had a chimp husband-and-wife cake topper at our wedding. At the cocktail hour, we played 'Planet of the Apes' and 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' on two separate televisions in the bar area. And on the wedding gift I bought him, a vintage Rolex, I had engraved, 'Ape shall not kill ape.' I was then told that it's 'Ape shall never kill ape,...
- 3/29/2013
- WorstPreviews.com
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News: Judy Greer is set to play chimpanzee Cornelia, a potential love interest for Caesar (Andy Serkis), in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
Source: Vulture
Thoughts by Tsr: I keep waiting for something to make me feel wary of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, but every single bit of news has only added to my excitement. While Rupert Wyatt not returning to direct could have been an issue, every decision director Matt Reeves has made has been a good one. What’s not to love about newcomers Jason Clarke, Keri Russell, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Gary Oldman?
Now we have our first ape alongside returning Andy Serkis, and it’s another really interesting choice. Judy Greer will be putting on the performance capture suit to play Cornelia, a potential love interest for Serkis’ Caesar. Cornelia was briefly seen in Rise of the Planet of the Apes,...
News: Judy Greer is set to play chimpanzee Cornelia, a potential love interest for Caesar (Andy Serkis), in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
Source: Vulture
Thoughts by Tsr: I keep waiting for something to make me feel wary of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, but every single bit of news has only added to my excitement. While Rupert Wyatt not returning to direct could have been an issue, every decision director Matt Reeves has made has been a good one. What’s not to love about newcomers Jason Clarke, Keri Russell, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Gary Oldman?
Now we have our first ape alongside returning Andy Serkis, and it’s another really interesting choice. Judy Greer will be putting on the performance capture suit to play Cornelia, a potential love interest for Serkis’ Caesar. Cornelia was briefly seen in Rise of the Planet of the Apes,...
- 3/28/2013
- by Shane T. Nier
- The Scorecard Review
More casting news has come in for Fox's sequel to their surprise hit Rise of the Planet of the Apes, entitled Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, as yet another actor has signed on to don the motion capture dots!
Vulture reports that Judy Greer (pictured) will slip on the mo-cap suit to play the female chimp Cornelia. "For so long I haven't been able to say anything about it so this is exciting," Greer tells 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' lead ape Caesar, but the role will be expanded in the Matt Reeves–directed sequel. "It's a very different kind of work than I'm used to," admitted Greer. "I'm not going to be wearing Manolo Blahniks in this one."
The flick also stars Andy Serkis, Keri Russell,...
Vulture reports that Judy Greer (pictured) will slip on the mo-cap suit to play the female chimp Cornelia. "For so long I haven't been able to say anything about it so this is exciting," Greer tells 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' lead ape Caesar, but the role will be expanded in the Matt Reeves–directed sequel. "It's a very different kind of work than I'm used to," admitted Greer. "I'm not going to be wearing Manolo Blahniks in this one."
The flick also stars Andy Serkis, Keri Russell,...
- 3/28/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Vulture recently talked to actress Judy Greer - best known for her role as Kitty on Arrested Development and movies like Alexander Payne's The Descendants - and she gave them the scoop that she will be joining Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, portraying Cornelia, the chimp previously played by Devyn Dalton in the original Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
"Dawn" is the sequel to the blockbuster Rise of the Planet of the Apes with Cloverfield director Matt Reeves taking over the helming duties and Andy Serkis returning in the performance-capture role of Caesar, joined by Jason Clarke, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Gary Oldman and Keri Russell.
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"Dawn" is the sequel to the blockbuster Rise of the Planet of the Apes with Cloverfield director Matt Reeves taking over the helming duties and Andy Serkis returning in the performance-capture role of Caesar, joined by Jason Clarke, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Gary Oldman and Keri Russell.
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- 3/28/2013
- shocktillyoudrop.com
As Matt Reeves pitches humans against a guerilla gorilla army in Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes, he’s been busy recruiting people to play the humans. So it seems only fair that he should start to bolster the other side. Now he has, with news from Vulture that Judy Greer will play Cornelia.You might recall that in Rise, Cornelia was played by dancer Devyn Dalton, and was all-too briefly introduced as the female chimp that catches the eye – and heart – of king of the swingers Caesar.Now though, her role will be expanded and Greer has snatched the part to channel both her dramatic and comedic talents through performance-capture alongside Andy Serkis. "It's a very different kind of work than I'm used to," says Greer. "I'm not going to be wearing Manolo Blahniks in this one."As a die-hard Apes fan, who apparently had a chimp topper on her wedding cake,...
- 3/28/2013
- EmpireOnline
Judy Greer has joined the cast of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
The Descendants actress revealed to Vulture that she will play female chimp Cornelia in the sequel to 2011's Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
The character of Cornelia - played previously by Devyn Dalton - featured briefly as a love interest for lead ape Caesar (Andy Serkis) in the first film, but her role will be expanded considerably for the sequel.
Gary Oldman, Keri Russell and Jason Clarke will star in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, which will be directed by Cloverfield's Matt Reeves.
The original film's director Rupert Wyatt was initially set to return, but dropped out last year over concerns that he would be unable to deliver a quality film given 20th Century Fox's schedule.
Watch the trailer for Rise of the Planet of the Apes below:...
The Descendants actress revealed to Vulture that she will play female chimp Cornelia in the sequel to 2011's Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
The character of Cornelia - played previously by Devyn Dalton - featured briefly as a love interest for lead ape Caesar (Andy Serkis) in the first film, but her role will be expanded considerably for the sequel.
Gary Oldman, Keri Russell and Jason Clarke will star in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, which will be directed by Cloverfield's Matt Reeves.
The original film's director Rupert Wyatt was initially set to return, but dropped out last year over concerns that he would be unable to deliver a quality film given 20th Century Fox's schedule.
Watch the trailer for Rise of the Planet of the Apes below:...
- 3/28/2013
- Digital Spy
Vulture recently talked to actress Judy Greer--best known for her role as Kitty on "Arrested Development" and movies like Alexander Payne's The Descendants --and she gave them the scoop that she will be joining Dawn of the Planet of the Apes , portraying Cornelia, the chimp previously played by Devyn Dalton in the original Rise of the Planet of the Apes . "Dawn" is the sequel to the blockbuster Rise of the Planet of the Apes with Cloverfield director Matt Reeves taking over the helming duties and Andy Serkis returning in the performance-capture role of Caesar, joined by Jason Clarke, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Gary Oldman and Keri Russell. "It's a very different kind of work than I'm used to," she told them. "I'm not going to be wearing...
- 3/28/2013
- Comingsoon.net
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