Waiting for the end of the world Nov 19, 2009
Movie history is replete with end-of-the-world scenarios, whether driven by religion ("The Seventh Sign"), alien invasion ("Mars Attacks!"), environmental disaster ("The Day After Tomorrow"), warfare ("Dr. Strangelove") or much of the above ("Beneath the Planet of the Apes"). Wheeler Winston Dixon, Ryan Professor of Film Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, points out that the topic is almost as old as film itself: The first sound film of Abel Gance, who made the groundbreaking 1927... (CNN)
Rod Serling in The Twilight Zone Nov 18, 2009
He co-wrote the 1968 blockbuster, Planet of the Apes. He has won numerous awards since, a few of them posthumously. (Suite101.com)
Doomsday theory Nov 16, 2009
I suspect because special effects then was not quite up to scale, films which used nuclear armageddons did so only fleetingly like Mad Max and Planet Of The Apes which only hinted at this and stopped short of showing full blown nuclear devastation. Then after the iron curtain fell and we seemed safe from World War 3 for awhile, the cool thing to do was to blame the impending end of the world on technology or cybernetic revolt. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Gene May Explain Why We Talk, Chimps Don't Nov 12, 2009
Planet of the Apes here we come. Damn them to hell. (CBS News)
Oh, Maya! Is 2012 the end? Probably not Nov 12, 2009
Believers in the Bible's end-times predictions are familiar with Hollywood's use of these themes; Phil Hotsenpiller, pastor of the Southern California megachurch Yorba Linda Friends Church, can name a slew of pop-culture titles, from Planet of the Apes to , that employ them. Still, he says, 2012 could have some positive effects. (USA Today -- Life)
Reincarnation of Fincher Nov 10, 2009
Peter Proud, as The Hollywood Reporter reminds us, was first a book by Max Ehrlich and then a 1975 film directed by helming workhorse of the era J. Lee Thompson (responsible for The Guns of Navarone, Cape Fear, various Planet of the Apes films, and even 10 to Midnight. . (IGN FilmForce)
Apocalypse now and then: Tracing disaster films from ‘2012’ to ‘When Worlds Collide’ Nov 8, 2009
How simians came to take over from humans in Planet of the Apes (1968, 2001) doesn t much matter. All that matters is that they ve done so and that Charlton Heston gets to run around bare-chested and in a loincloth. (Boston Globe)
Flu Strikes "Dancing with the Stars" Nov 4, 2009
Judge Bruno Tonioli said, "It was like Kung-Fu Panda does the samba on Planet of the Apes." He scored 19 on his individual dance, the lowest score of the night, and couldn't bring it back up with the team dance, which gave him another 24 points for a total of 43, again the lowest of the night. Entertainer Donny Osmond also complained about feeling ill and co-host Samantha Harris commented on all the makeup he was wearing to mask his peaked complexion. (CBS News -- Health)
Nasa to irradiate monkeys for space voyage research... Nov 3, 2009
" There's no "beauty" to this. Disgusting, abusive, repellant, inexcusable, horrifying. Yes. Elizabeth on November 03, 2009 at 08:31 AM Ironically, if they had continued developing nuclear rocket engines (NERVA) instead of killing off the program in the 1960's we wouldn't have to deal with this problem of long term exposure to radiation during an excessively slow trip to Mars by chemical rocket propulsion. Most estimates are for a 2 year round trip using conventional rockets... nuclear... (The Drudge Report)
Critics' Picks: The dark prince of postwar Italy Nov 1, 2009
With vivid access to his own, Chabon is able to contrast the ways in which his kids' imaginations are imposed upon and pre-imagined by, for example, the "authoritarian nature of the new Lego" and "the orthodoxy of 'Toy Story.'" To Chabon's mind, these products lack the open-endedness of "crap" entertainment like the short-lived "Planet of the Apes" TV show of his youth, into whose shaky plotlines a child could more easily project himself. Still, he trusts in the innovative potential of the child... (Salon)
Sci-Fi's Coolest Worlds Oct 15, 2009
We're talking alternate Earths here, people, like the savage and alien Planet of the Apes that Chuck Heston stumbled upon in the far-off future of 3978 A.D. (only to eventually learn that he'd actually been "home... all the time!"). Or Rick Deckard's dystopian Earth (specifically Los Angeles) of 2019 from Blade Runner that looked so much cooler than it would be to actually live there. (IGN FilmForce)
The Other Laxalt Oct 15, 2009
I heed Dr. Zaius s advice to Charlton Heston in Planet of the Apes : Don t look for it, Taylor. You may not like what you find. (The American Conservative)
Badges for lobbyists at Atlanta City Hall? Oct 3, 2009
if they had badges could the planet of the apes read them. Steve. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Los Angeles Center Studios Celebrates a Decade Downtown Sep 24, 2009
Austin Powers, Mission Impossible II, Charlie's Angeles, Planet of the Apes, Catch Me If You Can, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Aviator, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith are just a few of the early blockbusters to shoot on the stages. Films such as Dreamgirls, Live Free or Die Hard, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Get Smart, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, and Where the Wild Things Are represent some recent examples of the major feature productions to utilize the facilities on the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Over 70,000 Hollywood Authentic Movie Props, Antiques, Collectibles To Sell Over 5 Days Sep 12, 2009
"Need your own throne? How about one from Planet of the Apes? Need a chandelier? We have hundreds." He added there are thousands of pieces of art deco, Rattan, mid-century modern and antique furniture, as well as furniture from dozens of vintage designers, including Heywood Wakefield, Kem Webber and Dunbar. In addition to furniture, there is lighting, jewelry, neon, paintings, photography, posters, wall art, vintage fabrics and linens, game room equipment, science fiction panels, castings,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The object of our desire Sep 12, 2009
Partly because it's very, very good but largely because when it was first mounted, back in 1947, it starred Superman's dad, the old bird from Cocoon, Zira from Planet of the Apes and the man who had the big nose from the American Express television commercials. Opening night was, as you might expect, swirling with the artistic cognoscenti, fafa-ing and rhubarb-ing around the Sydney Theatre. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Top 5 Best and Worst Airplane Movies Sep 10, 2009
And while "Airport" doesn't have a line to touch Heston's immortal words from "Planet of the Apes" ("Take your stinking paws off me, you damned dirty ape!"), it did allow him to say the semi-immortal, "Climb, baby, climb!". "Baby" of course, was a 747 -- filled with oddballs, like an elderly movie goddess, a singing nun and assorted drunks -- all saved by our hero after a midair collision. (ABC News -- Business)
'Sopranos,' 'Dark Knight' Dominate DVD Critics Awards Sep 9, 2009
Best Blu-ray Disc: Planet of the Apes: 40-Year Evolution, 20th Century Fox. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
W.H. Backs Right to Guns Outside Events Aug 20, 2009
Charleton Heston is dead and the Planet of the Apes isn't real ... Charleton Heston is dead and the Planet of the Apes isn't real ... Charleton Heston may be dead but according to the coveted & beloved bogus theory of evolution this is the Planet of the Apes when neanderthals dare not look up the name of Lon Horiuchi. (CBS News -- Politics)
Upcoming movies: Awesome or awful? Aug 19, 2009
"Planet of the Apes". Didn't think so) and if the story's not about a damaged Goth kid, he doesn't know how to tell it. (Salon)
The Citizen's Cinema Aug 18, 2009
bigal wrote on Aug 17, 2009 2:41 PM:" New Wrath of Khan??? God I hope they really aren't going to try and do that remake. It would be sacrilege. Just like redoing planet of the Apes, some things just can't be or shouldn't be done. The recent Star Trek was alright, and it had its purpose because of the timeframe it represented. But when you have a proven commodity you don't screw around with it. Nothing disturbs me more than redoing classic films. Psycho for example. using the exact dialog... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
High-tech searchers scour Sterling Aug 16, 2009
When she and her family leave for a trip to Alaska, they will stop in Seattle to knock off two of the three big ones for geocachers one in the geocaching headquarters and one of the last remaining Planet of the Apes caches, which is filled with paraphernalia from the movie. The third cache in the trifecta is the original, buried in the Oregonian wilderness, which Lopez will not find this trip, she said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
So long, cowboy Aug 16, 2009
Hughes leaves behind a film career ranging from old classics like "Planet of the Apes" to more recent blockbusters like "Men in Black." ... Movies:"The Wild One""Sitting Bull""Darby O Gill and the Little People""The Singing Nun""The Wild Bunch""Planet of the Apes""Bill and Ted s Excellent Adventure""Men in Black". (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
"District 9": Is apartheid acceptable -- for giant bugs? Aug 12, 2009
"Soylent Green," for example, or the first few "Planet of the Apes" films. Yeah, "Soylent Green" is really great. (Salon)
10 Evil Movie Corporations Aug 8, 2009
So as in his other sci-fi output of the era (Planet of the Apes, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, The Omega Man), Heston tries to beat the system once again, but doesn't really succeed, once again. And we still love him for it after all these years. (IGN FilmForce)
Actor Wahlberg 'weds girlfriend' Aug 3, 2009
A series of high-profile movies followed, among them remakes of The Italian Job and Planet of the Apes. Oscar-nominated for The Departed in 2007, he will next be seen in Peter Jackson's adaptation of Alice Sebold's novel The Lovely Bones. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Why is the military a sacred cow? Aug 1, 2009
dante wrote on Jul 31, 2009 8:49 PM:" Cornelius: [reading from the sacred scrolls of the apes] Beware the beast Man, for he is the Devil's pawn. Alone among God's primates, he kills for sport or lust or greed. Yea, he will murder his brother to possess his brother's land. Let him not breed in great numbers, for he will make a desert of his home and yours. Shun him; drive him back into his jungle lair, for he is the harbinger of death. ......we will ALWAYS need the military. heed these words from... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Hollywood Destroys the World; New wave of disaster movies, TV shows... Aug 1, 2009
5) Planet of the Apes. (1968): Charlton Heston faces off against a civilization in which apes enslave men; a scene in front of the Statue of Liberty s head became one of sci-fi s biggest shockers. (The Drudge Report)
Sci Fi and Horror DVDs to Rent with... Jul 27, 2009
Astronaut George Taylor (Charlton Heston) to his captors in Planet of the Apes (1968). This great quote was revamped with an ironic twist in the 2001 Tim Burton remake. (Suite101.com)
Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland' Trailer Debuts Jul 24, 2009
plays the villainous Red Queen, who is most famous for the line "Off with their heads!" Like Depp, has worked with Burton in a number of films including "Sweeney Todd," "Corpse Bride," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Big Fish," and "Planet of the Apes.". 1. (ABC News)
Tracy Morgan keeps climbing: Film, book, Emmy nomination Jul 23, 2009
"His jokes are not the standard jokes. He does pitch-perfect renditions of dialogue from all the Planet of the Apes movies. The wackiness is not gone completely, but man, he comes to work. This dude knows this is his shot. ". Morgan says he still goes out but stays away from alcohol. (USA Today -- Life)
Daily TV guide Jul 17, 2009
Planet of the Apes 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m. (FXM). An astronaut crash-lands on a planet governed by a race of civilized simians. (Boston Globe)
Daily guide for radio and television Jul 16, 2009
Beneath the Planet of the Apes 6 p.m. (FXM). The first sequel to the hit about a simian society. (Boston Globe)
River Junction Tractor Ride a drive through the past Jul 16, 2009
Following the dinner the River Junction Theatre presented a variety of acts including a couple of apes from "The Planet of the Apes" singing their rendition of "I've got you Babe", Ruth Walker, the State Chicken Calling Contest winner from 2008, demonstrated her winning call, Tyrone and Gladys from "Laugh In" made an appearance much to the delight of the crowd, the Iowa City Drill team performed a drill in Hawkeye colors ending the evening with The River Junction Theatre presenting their... (Kalona News, IA)
Thinking out loud: The angels and demons within us? Jun 17, 2009
I liked it better when we had Rocky and Rambo movies, or endless Planet of the Apes movies. At least with them, it was pure escapism. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Letterman sort of apologizes about Palin wisecrack Jun 16, 2009
"This is an absolutely outrageous statement by an outrageous liberal! When did little Willow, sign up for fame and fortune? Why did the obama's get a pass? I mean if Michelle was a conservative dont you think the Planet of the Apes jokes would be all over late night? have you ever seen her?Imus was forced off the air by liberals for calling black basketball players "nappey headed hoes ... chester11 wrote on Jun 13, 2009 12:12 AM:" conservativeUS wrote on Jun 12, 2009 10:09 PM: I mean if Michelle... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Land Of The Lost Jun 16, 2009
The ape-boy's fur looks like it was left over from the original Planet Of The Apes (1968); the Sleestaks look even older, harking back to Creature From The Black Lagoon (1954). Ferrell does his usual array of silly gags: getting his clothes off so we squirm at the sight of his chubby curves, finding a way to cover himself in dinosaur urine, playing the banjo. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Been and gone Jun 2, 2009
Hollywood also lost Mort Abrahams who was associate producer on the first two Planet of the Apes films as well as producing episodes from the TV series The Man From UNCLE. Born in New York, he began his career on American TV in the 1950s where he was responsible, among other programmes, for GE Theatre which was introduced by an actor named Ronald Reagan. He produced the popular US TV series, Route 66, before moving into cinema where he worked on Doctor Doolittle, Goodbye Mr Chips as well as... (BBC News -- UK)
Wrong to treat orang utans like human babies, say activists Jun 1, 2009
Planet of the apes: A nurse feeding a baby orang utan at the sanctuary in Bukit Merah, Perak. The practice of making baby apes wear nappies, sleep in cots and be cared for by nurses has been condemned by environmentalists. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Critic's corner May 31, 2009
Planet of the Apes 8 p.m., Fox Movie Channel. The 1968 original with Charlton Heston. (Boston Globe)
More monkey slaps, more humiliation for Stiller May 20, 2009
While not exactly the kind of abject captivity that Heston endured in "Planet of the Apes," the slapping match Ben Stiller went through with Crystal, the Capuchin monkey for a second time was torture enough. "I really dislike the monkey," Stiller said during an interview with co-stars Hank Azaria and Amy Adams at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, where some of "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" was filmed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'Lost' finale May 15, 2009
Lost has stolen from so many movies and TV shows The Twilight Zone, Planet of the Apes, Raiders of the Lost Ark, to name a few you can now add Invasion of the Body Snatchers to that list. The sappy Lifetime movie moments: Despite its dense mythology and jungle weirdness, Lost has always been about people. (The Palm Beach Post)
Get your damn dirty hands off these franchises! May 9, 2009
Planet of the Apes, Knight Rider among five worst Hollywood remakes. Justin Bruening, David Hasselhoff's successor on the remade Knight Rider, had the charisma of oatmeal. (MSNBC -- News)
'Star Trek' director enjoyed time on the bridge May 8, 2009
Whether it's things like "Frankenstein" or "The Fly" or "Planet of the Apes," I loved that kind of stuff. Q. How familiar were you with "Star Trek". (Boston Globe)
Stretching it on the silver screen May 4, 2009
IN an earlier column, we said that Beneath the Planet of the Apes stood as part of a really small group of movies that dared to advance the idea of extinguishing all life on our little green mudball ... Just a year after Beneath came Escape from the Planet of the Apes in 1971 ... Two of these apes would then have a child who would set in motion the events leading to the creation of a planet of the apes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Legendary Bodybuilder Irvin Koszewski Dies May 2, 2009
He also showed in some films, including bit parts in "Spartacus" and "Planet of the Apes," as well as the Cheech and Chong vehicles "Nice Dreams" and "Things Are Tough All Over," where he was the stunt double for Tommy Chong. He was competing in bodybuilding competitions well into his 40s. (NJ.com -- News)
Bratts roll out 'La Mission,' hometown-style Apr 28, 2009
The Bratt boys' love of movies was sparked watching "Planet of the Apes" in the back of the theater when they were barely out of kindergarten. Thursday night's festivities were held in another grand movie house from their youth, the El Capitan. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Ex-Cop Shoots Cop, Kills Self Over Affair Apr 12, 2009
the rate has gone down,,,,,,,,,,,,,,From 1996 to 2003, the total number of gun deaths each year fell from 521 to 289, suggesting that the removal of more than 700,000 guns from the Australian community was associated with a faster declining rate of gun suicide and gun homicide," My Source is from The Sydney University Press December 2006 Posted by Aussie1761 at 11:17 PM : Apr 11, 2009 Hey..anti gun nuts. This guy would have had a gun anyway. When are you also going to realize that 99% of the... (CBS News)
Mexico, Don't Blame Us Apr 8, 2009
The producers of Planet of the Apes would reject a script like the one unfolding before our very eyes because it's too stupid to believe. Too stupid, that is, for everybody but cult of denial leftists hell-bent on collaborating with the invaders to assist in the destruction of America from within. (Human Events Online)
Just one escaped monkey remains on the loose in Portland Apr 5, 2009
pangborn wrote on Apr 4, 2009 3:59 PM:" The monkeys run to a remote cabin in the woods and watch DVDs of The Planet Of The Apes movies. ". Commenter wrote on Apr 4, 2009 5:31 PM:" I wonder if these monkies are in the country legally... Maybe they stepped out to get some welfare or maybe some free college tuition. I'm sure they're already receiving free medical care. ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
ABCNEWS: Obama's 'mischaracterization of data'... Mar 6, 2009
A Run at the Latest Data from ABC's Poobah of Polling, Gary Langer. Gary Langer is director of polling at ABC News, where he's covered the beat of public opinion for nearly 20 years - conducting and analyzing ABC News polls, evaluating data from other sources and setting the news division's standards for poll reporting. (The Drudge Report)
Longest serving Dem senator slams Obama......Byrd warns of power grab Feb 26, 2009
" Party: NA Reply #7 Date: Feb. 25, 2009 - 11:13 AM EST Reminds me of another Byrd Letter: I shall never fight in the armed forces with a Negro by my side... Rather I should die a thousand times, and see Old Glory trampled in the dirt never to rise again, than to see this beloved land of ours become degraded by race mongrels, a throwback to the blackest specimen from the wilds. Robert C. Byrd, in a letter to Sen. Theodore Bilbo (D-MS), 1944, [3][7] Party: NA Reply #8 Date: Feb. 25, 2009 -... (The Drudge Report)
URGENT: HOUSE PASSES BILL BANNING CHIMPS AS PETS... Feb 25, 2009
Ben Smith's Blog: Fast action on the Hill - POLITICO.com. Besides the animal cruelty concerns, the interstate movement of pet primates creates serious public health and safety risks. (The Drudge Report)
Malibu resident James Whitmore dies (2) Feb 18, 2009
" Born Oct. 1, 1921, in White Plains, New York, Whitmore received a bachelor's degree from Yale University before joining the Marines and serving in Word War II.His career in theater began when he studied under a G.I. bill at the American Theatre Wing, where he met his first wife Nancy Mygatt, with whom he had three children.Whitmore quickly gained acclaim for his work on the stage, winning a Tony Award in 1947 for outstanding performance by a newcomer in the Broadway production of "Command... (Malibu Times, CA)
Blu-ray: A viewers' guide Feb 17, 2009
I couldn't fit in every standout release in the list above, so here are another dozen: "Band of Brothers" (HBO), "Batman Begins" (Warner), "The Bourne Trilogy" (Universal), "Dark City: Director's Cut" (New Line), "The Dirty Harry Ultimate Collector's Edition" (Warner) "The Last Emperor" (Criterion), "The Nightmare Before Christmas" (Disney), "No Country for Old Men" (Miramax), "Planet of the Apes: 40th Anniversary Collection" (Fox) "Sleeping Beauty" (Disney), "There Will Be Blood" (Paramount),... (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
The greatest conservative movies Feb 16, 2009
Well, I certainly would have expected to see Planet of the Apes or at least that new war movie that they re still ironing out the title for. I think they re leaning toward How to retire from the military as a millionaire after just a single tour in Iraq or something like that. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Happy Days for a Hollywood survivor Feb 13, 2009
The Oscar-winner wrote the songs for The Muppet Movie, Bugsy Malone and A Star Is Born (Streisand version), plus innumerable pop hits, including the Carpenters classic We've Only Just Begun, all while appearing in everything from Battle for the Planet of the Apes to Oliver Stone's The Doors. He's the Tara Reid of non-sexual celebrity matchups. (Globe and Mail)
Actor James Whitmore dies Feb 8, 2009
William F. Halsey in the World War II epic "Tora! Tora! Tora!" and was an imperious ape in the 1968 classic "Planet of the Apes.". Whitmore looked natural in cowboy boots and hat, appearing in such TV series as "Bonanza," "The Virginian" and "Gunsmoke.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Hollywood Hills Home A Bargain? Feb 8, 2009
The Cuban-born Fernandez got his start as a set designer on "Doctor Dolittle" and "Planet of the Apes" and has worked for Elizabeth Taylor, Sean Connery, Goldie Hawn, Jennifer Aniston and other celebrities. feet. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Actor James Whitmore dies of lung cancer Feb 8, 2009
science fiction (Planet of the Apes, Them), dramas (The Asphalt Jungle, The Shawshank Redemption) and comedies (Mr. OMalley and Mrs. Malone, The Great Diamond Robbery. (MSNBC -- Movies)
James Whitmore dies at 87 Feb 7, 2009
His extensive movie credits included such diverse fare as John Huston's crime thriller "The Asphalt Jungle," and the musical "Kiss Me Kate!," where he memorably performed Cole Porter's "Brush Up with Keenan Wynn. In all, Whitmore performed in more than 75 feature films and his credits were an eclectic range, including 1964's "Black Like Me," where he starred as a white Texan who has his skin darkened and travels the South as a black man, encountering racism first hand. He also co-starred in the... (Hollywood Reporter)
US character actor Whitmore dies Feb 7, 2009
Other film roles included that of the head of the simian assembly in the original Planet of the Apes. He died in Malibu, just northwest of Los Angeles, of lung cancer. (BBC News -- Americas)
