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Planet of the Apes
Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowall star in this legendary science
fiction masterpiece. Astronaut Taylor (Heston) c lands on a
distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans
for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among
the hunted, his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee
scientist (McDowall).
Beneath the Planet of the Apes
In the accled sequel to Planet of the Apes, another astronaut
(James Franciscus) ces through the time barrier searching for
the missing Taylor (Charlton Heston). The daring rescue leads to
a subterranean city where mutant humans, who practice mind
control, worship a weapon capable of destroying the entire
planet. Both an action-oriented science-fiction adventure and a
wry commentary on today's world, it's imaginative entertainment
for fantasy buffs of all ages.
Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Roddy McDowall and Kim Hunter reprise their roles from the
original Planet of the Apes in this third chapter of the Apes
saga. Two intelligent simians from the future, Cornelius
(McDowall) and Zire (Hunter) travel to present-day Earth. They
become instant sensations, wined and dined and treated like
celebrities - until a high-level plot forces them to run for
their lives!
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
Colorful, futuristic sets, a relentless pace and an action-packed
climax highlight the fourth episode of the legendary Apes saga,
starring Roddy McDowall and Ricardo Montalban. The time is the
near future. Apes have suped dogs and cats as household
pets, and replaced servants as personal assistants - until their
continual mis provokes one advanced ape from the future,
Caesar (McDowall), to lead a spectacular revolt. It's thrilling
science fiction that offers both a serious message and stirring
entertainment.
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
In this spectacular final chapter of the legendary Apes saga, an
idyllic society of peaceful coexistence is threatened when
militant gorillas and a tribe of mutant humans clash with the
benevolent leader (Roddy McDowall), pitting man against ape in an
explosive, apocalyptic climax!
Planet of the Apes (Live Action) TV Series:
After their spacecraft travels through a time warp, two
astronauts (Ron Harper, James Naughton) from 1981 c-land back
on Earth in the year 3085 - a time when intelligent apes rule and
humans have been reduced to servants or pets. Captured by the
apes and sentenced to death, they are saved by a curious
chimpanzee name Galen (Roddy McDowall). But now all three are on
the run, trying to keep one step ahead of the gorilla army led by
General Urko (Mark Lenard), who is determined to kill the
renegades.
Return to the Planet of the Apes (Animated) TV Series:
From the O®-winning creators of "The Pink Panther" comes this
high-concept 70s cartoon that returns you to the heart of
mankind's greatest adventure! Populated by familiar characters
from the Planet of the Apes films and TV series Ä– including
Cornelius, Zira and General Urko Ä– this classic animated series
pits humans against a world of apes who are more advanced than
ever!
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While provoking neither the decades of spin-offs of the Star
Trek franchise or the cultural staying power of the Star Wars
universe, Planet of the Apes nonetheless lives in the hearts of
many a Sunday afternoon TV-watcher. A high water mark for
prosthetic movie magic, this primate-vs-man epic--spanning four
movies, a TV series, and an animated series--was as integral to
the 1970s as Led Zeppelin or muscle cars. So how to properly pay
tribute to a science fiction franchise about intelligent apes
roaming a post-apocalyptic earth?
In a freaking ape head boxed set, man.
It's true. 20th Century Fox packaged the entire run--movies, TV
series, animated series, and the 2001 Tim Burton remake--in
Caesar's head. Actually, the 14 discs are efficiently packaged in
a fold-out book that slides into the bust's back. The bust is
smartly dressed in green canvas, with zippers that don't actually
lead to pockets. The hair is a luxurious mane that could have
been wasted on at least three toupes. Put this masterpiece of DVD
packaging on a shelf and watch it catch the gaze of everyone who
walks into the room. Unfortunately, the set does not come with
any supplemental reading material; an essay or two on the impact
of Planet of the Apes would have been nice. The set is limited to
10,000 copies and comes with a numbered certificate of
authenticity. For those who don't want to commit to the full ape
head experience, most of the discs in this set--sans the animated
series, TV show, and Tim Burton remake--can be had in the Planet
of the Apes Legacy Boxset --Ryan Boudinot