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Fox Wants Andy Serkis To Receive Oscar Nod For ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’

20 Century Fox CEO Tom Rothman says that the studio will push for Andy Serkis to receive an Oscar nomination for his role as Caesar in ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’.

by Sandy Schaefer | Nov 30, 201127 Comments
Andy Serkis Locked For ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ Sequel

Motion-capture ape Casear will once again be brought to life by Andy Serkis in the sequel to ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’.

by Sandy Schaefer | Nov 3, 201112 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: August 21st, 2011

Here’s our box office report for the weekend of August 19th, 2011 – as well as various movie news tidbits we may have missed.

by Niall Browne | Aug 21, 201125 Comments
‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ Clip Mixes CGI Action & Melodrama

An extended clip from ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ revolves around the chimp Caesar (Andy Serkis) as he rushes to defend his ailing surrogate grandfather (John Lithgow).

by Sandy Schaefer | Jul 19, 201117 Comments
‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ TV Spots, Featurette, & UK Poster

Several new TV spots, a story featurette, and UK poster for ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ have been released. How will the sci-fi prequel fare in theaters this summer?

by Sandy Schaefer | Jul 18, 20112 Comments
‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ UK Trailer: The Journey of Caesar

The UK trailer for ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ follows the chimpanzee Caesar (Andy Serkis) as he transforms from an regular infant into the leader of a revolution.

by Sandy Schaefer | Jun 22, 201130 Comments
‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ International Trailer is Shorter & Sweeter

The international ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ trailer is shorter than its U.S. counterpart, but features more heartfelt moments with the simian Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his human caretakers.

by Sandy Schaefer | Jun 17, 201132 Comments
‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ Trailer Is Dark Sci-Fi Drama

The full-length trailer for ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ hints at an almost Shakespearean sci-fi drama/thriller that brings the titular primates to life via cutting-edge CGI.

by Sandy Schaefer | Jun 2, 201180 Comments
Rupert Wyatt Discusses ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’

Director Rupert Wyatt talks about ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’, touching on its effects, storyline, and how it compares to previous entries in the ‘Planet of the Apes’ franchise.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 15, 201120 Comments
‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ Teaser – The Ape Revolution Begins

The teaser trailer for ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ reveals how the actions of one scientist (James Franco) lead to a revolution led by a hyper-intelligent ape named Caesar (Andy Serkis).

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 14, 201190 Comments
First Look At CGI Ape In ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’

The first footage from the prequel ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ reveals one of the film’s CGI simians. How does it compare to the practical F/X used in previous ‘Apes’ movies?

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 11, 201159 Comments
‘Planet of the Apes’ Prequel Gets A New Title

20th Century Fox has renamed its ‘Planet of the Apes’ prequel, which is now called ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ and will arrive in theaters late this summer.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 7, 201128 Comments
First Image of James Franco In ‘Rise of the Apes’

Check out this first look at James Franco as a scientist in ‘Rise of the Apes,’ the prequel to the Planet of the Apes franchise.

by Sandy Schaefer | Feb 24, 201113 Comments
Draco Malfoy Joins ‘Rise of the Apes’

Harry Potter actor Tom Felton will play a villain’s son yet again in the Planet of the Apes prequel, Rise of the Apes.

by Sandy Schaefer | Jul 19, 201010 Comments
Brian Cox Onboard For ‘Rise of the Apes’

Actor Brian Cox – who is best known for his villainous turns in films like The Bourne Identity – is the latest addition to the Planet of the Apes prequel, Rise of the Apes.

by Sandy Schaefer | Jul 13, 20106 Comments
Andy Serkis is Caesar in ‘Rise of the Apes’

Andy Serkis will lead the CGI ape revolt in the Planet of the Apes prequel, Rise of the Apes.

by Chris Schrader | Jun 30, 20108 Comments
John Lithgow and Freida Pinto Join ‘Rise of the Apes’

Both John Lithgow and Freida Pinto have joined the cast of the upcoming Planet of the Apes prequel, Rise of the Apes.

by Ross Miller | Jun 23, 20106 Comments
Cheadle & Pinto Joining ‘Rise of the Apes?’

Iron Man 2 star Don Cheadle and Slumdog Millionaire leading lady Freida Pinto have reportedly been offered roles in the Planet of the Apes prequel.

by Sandy Schaefer | Jun 18, 20108 Comments
James Franco To Star In ‘Rise Of The Apes’

James Franco is set to star in the Planet of the Apes prequel, Rise of The Apes, for 20th Century Fox and director Rupert Wyatt.

by Niall Browne | May 21, 201012 Comments
‘Rise of the Apes’ Gets Release Date, Director & CGI Chimps

The Planet of the Apes prequel, Rise of the Apes, now has a confirmed release date and director and will feature CGI chimps.

by Niall Browne | May 8, 201013 Comments
‘Planet of the Apes’ Prequel Begins Shooting This Summer

20th Century Fox has reportedly opened up production studios in Vancouver with the ‘Planet of the Apes’ prequel scheduled to start shooting there mid-July.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 7, 20106 Comments
Special Effects Guru Talks Planet of the Apes Prequel

Visual effects artist Aaron Sims talks about the upcoming Planet of the Apes prequel, which is currently titled ‘Caesar: Rise of the Apes’

by Niall Browne | Apr 6, 20104 Comments
New Details About the Planet Of The Apes Prequel

20th Century Fox’s Planet of The Apes prequel gets a new director and new plot details are revealed about the film. Learn all about the ‘Rise of the Apes’

by Niall Browne | Mar 12, 20107 Comments
Planet of The Apes Reboot Is Still Alive

It would appear that 20th Century Fox’s Planet of The Apes reboot, code-named Caesar, isn’t dead – it has just been evolving.
New York Magazine is …

by Niall Browne | Jan 24, 201012 Comments