Planet of the Apes (Film Collections) [The Ultimate DVD Collection (Films & TV Episodes)]

DVD - APPROX. 1564 MINS. - 2008 - US Rating: NR

Main feature:

Release Mar 28, 2006
Video Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Anamorphic - Enhanced for Widescreen TVs.

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audio Spanish: Dolby Digital 2.0
English: DTS 5.1
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
French: Dolby Digital 2.0
French: Dolby Digital 1.0
English: Dolby Digital 1.0
Spanish: Dolby Digital 1.0
Subtitles French, English
Studio Fox
Year 2008
Genre Action, Adventure, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Mystery

Special features:

  • Disc 1
  • includes: 2-Disc version of Planet of the Apes Anniversary DVD
  • Anamorphic Widescreen with Dolby Surround 5.1 - THX Certified and DTS
  • Commentary by Composer Jerry Goldsmith and Commentary by Actors Roddy McDowell, Natalie Trundy, Kim Hunter, Make-up Artist John Chambers & Text Commentary by Eric Greene, Author of "Planet of the Apes as American Myth"
  • Disc 2 - Bonus disc
  • Behind the Planet of the Apes Documentary 126 minutes
  • Behind the Planet of the Apes Promo (1998)
  • Planet of the Apes Makeup Test with Edward G. Robinson (1966)
  • Roddy McDowall Home Movies approx. 20 minutes
  • Planet of the Apes Dailies and Outtakes (no audio)
  • Planet of the Apes (1967 N.A.T.O. Presentation)
  • Planet of the Apes Featurette (1968)
  • A Look Behind the Planet of the Apes (1972)
  • Don Taylor Directs Escape from the Planet of the Apes
  • J. Lee Thompson Directs Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
  • Publicity: Original Theatrical Trailers, Planet of the Apes Teaser Trailer, Planet of the Apes Trailer, Beneath the Planet of the Apes Trailer, Escape from the Planet of the Apes Trailer, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes Trailer, & Battle for the Planet of the Apes Trailer
  • Film Reviews (1968) 34 stills
  • Theatrical Posters 7 static images with 28 seconds audio
  • Galleries: Original Sketches by Costume Designer Morton Haack 9 stills with 36 second audio & Photo Gallery 17 stills
  • Disc 3
  • Beneath the Planet of the Apes Single Disc
  • Remastered to include Anamorphic Widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - THX certified and includes Dolby Surround
  • Special Features include: Cast Page, Trailers for: Planet of the Apes 1968 and 2001, Escape from the planet of the Apes, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, Battle for the Planet of the Apes, Planet of the Apes Cross-Promo Trailers, Theatrical Trailer, Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery and Web link.
  • Disc 4
  • Escape from the Planet of the Apes Single Disc
  • Remastered to include Anamorphic Widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - THX certified
  • Special Features include: Cast Page, Trailers for: Planet of the Apes 1968 and 2001, Escape from the planet of the Apes, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, Battle for the Planet of the Apes, Planet of the Apes Cross-Promo Trailers, Theatrical Trailer, Don Taylor Directs Escape from Planet of the Apes and Web link.
  • Disc 5
  • Conquest for The Planet of the Apes Single Disc
  • Remastered to include Anamorphic Widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - THX certified, Dolby Surround
  • Special Features include: Cast Page, Trailers for: Planet of the Apes 1968 and 2001, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Battle for the Planet of the Apes, Planet of the Apes Cross-Promo Trailers, Theatrical Trailer, J. Lee Directs Conquest of the Planet of the Apes and Web link.
  • Disc 6
  • Battle for The Planet of the Apes Single Disc
  • Remastered to include Anamorphic Widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - THX certified, Dolby Surround
  • Special Features include: Cast Page, Trailers for: Planet of the Apes 1968 and 2001, Beneath the planet of the Apes, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Planet of the Apes Cross-Promo Trailers, Theatrical Trailer, Fox Interactive Presents: Behind the Scenes of the Planet of the Apes Game & CD-ROM Content - Self Contained Web Site.
  • Disc 7
  • Disc 1 of TV Series has 4 Episodes: B-503 Escape from Tomorrow, B-502 The Gladiators, B-505 The Trap and B-501 The Good Seeds.
  • TV Spots
  • Still Photos
  • Disc 8
  • Disc 2 of TV Series has 4 Episodes: B-504 The Legacy, B-508 Tomorrow's Tide, B-509 The Surgeon and B-510 The Dragoons.
  • TV Spots
  • Still Photos
  • Disc 9
  • Disc 3 of TV Series - 4 Episodes: B-511 The Horse Ride, B-512 The Interrogation, B-513 The Tyrant and B-506 The Cure.
  • TV Spots
  • Still Photos
  • Disc 10
  • Disc 4 of TV Series - 2 Episodes B-507 The Liberator and B-514 Up Above the World So High.
  • TV Spots
  • Still Photos
  • Disc 11
  • Animated TV DVD: Return to the Planet of the Apes (1975) - Component number: 2233823 (Not for sale)
  • Disc 1 of Animated TV Series - 7 Episodes: DFE01 Flames of Doom, DFE02 Escape From Ape City, DFE05 Lagoon of Peril, DFE04 Tunnel of Fear, DFE03 The Unearthly Prophecy, DFE08, Screaming Wings and DFE09 Trail to the Unknown.
  • Disc 12
  • Disc 2 of Animated TV Series - 6 Episodes: DFE10 Attack from the Clouds, DFE11 Mission of Mercy, DFE12 Invasion of the Underdwellers, DFE13 Battle of the Titans, DFE06 Terror on Ice Mountain and DFE07 River of Flames.
  • Disc 13
  • 2-Disc version of Planet of the Apes (2001) DVD
  • Disc 1: Enhanced Viewing Mode (interactive versions includes behind the scenes on make-up, special effects, cast/crew, shooting on location), commentary by Tim Burton, Danny Elfman, Tom Rothman, Richard Zanuck, & cast/crew bios.
  • Disc 14 - Bonus disc
  • Disc 2 of Planet of the Apes '01: 23 featurettes, 6 documentaries - "Apes School", "Make-Up Testing", "Costume Testing", "Shooting on Location", "Scoring the Film" and " Ape Movement", 8 interactive multi-angle sequences that "Put you in the Director's Chair", 4 quadangle/4 way audio split vignettes of make-up testing, Apes reactive testing, costume testing, Apes movement/stunt testing, 5 extended scenes, HBO "The Making of" Special, TV spots, Trailers and a music video.

Synopsis:

DVD and Blu-ray Collections of this famous series...

- Planet Of The Apes (1968) 112 minutes, Rated G

- Beneath The Planet Of The Apes (1970) 94 minutes, Rated G

- Escape From The Planet Of The Apes (1971) 97 minutes, Rated G

- Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes (1972) 86 minutes, Rated PG (with 8 min. of unrated content)

- Battle For The Planet Of The Apes (1973) 96 minutes, Rated G (original version with 10 extra minutes re-edited back into the film)

PLANET OF THE APES (1968)
Charlton Heston stars as Taylor, an astronaut who crash-lands on a mysterious world where intelligent apes rule - and hunt primitive, speechless humans for sport. Soon, Taylor's life depends on the kindness of the chimpanzee scientists Cornelius and Zira (Roddy McDowall and Kim Hunter) and his escape to the Forbidden Zone, where he uncovers an earth-shattering secret that may hold the key to his own destiny.

Featuring a screenplay by Rod Serling (The Twilight Zone), and Winner of an Honorary Academy Award for Outstanding Make-up Achievement, PLANET OF THE APES is grand entertainment from its visually arresting beginning to the chilling last moment.

BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES (1970)
In the acclaimed sequel to Planet Of The Apes, another astronaut (James Franciscus) crashes through the time barrier searching for Taylor (Charlton Heston). The daring rescue mission 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 sci-fi adventure and a wry commentary on today's world, this second Apes installment is imaginative entertainment for fantasy buffs of all ages.

ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES (1971)
Roddy McDowall and Kim Hunter reprise their roles form the original Planet Of The Apes in this third chapter of the Apes saga. Two intelligent simians from the future, Cornelius and Zira, 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! Featuring Ricardo Montalban and Sal Mineo, it's a delightful blend of humor, social commentary and suspense.

CONQUEST OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (1972)
Colorful, futuristic sets, a relentless pace and an action-packed climax highlight the fourth episode of the legendary Apes saga. The time is the near future. Apes have replaced dogs and cats as household pets, and servants as personal assistants - until their continual mistreatment provokes one advanced ape from the future, Caesar, to lead a spectacular revolt. Starring Roddy McDowall and Ricardo Montalban, it's thrilling science fiction that delivers both a serious message and stirring entertainment.

BATTLE FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (1973)
Roddy McDowall and Claude Akins star in the final chapter of the legendary Apes saga. Set in 2001 A.D., an idyllic society of man and ape is threatened by both a militant gorilla (Akins) and a tribe of still-intelligent mutant humans. Finally, simmering tensions dividing the primates erupt in an apocalyptic climax. When the smoke clears, the carnage is everywhere, but there is hope for a new beginning for man and ape.

NOTE: some collections also include the following documentary...

Journey Back to the PLANET OF THE APES (1998)
(presented in 4x3 full-screen format)
Prepare for the ultimate adventure with this behind-the-scenes chronicle of the amazing Planet Of The Apes phenomenon. Host Roddy McDowall takes you from production meetings to makeup sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of this science fiction masterpiece. Hear exclusive interviews with stars Charlton Heston and Kim Hunter, see rare archival photos, and view never-before-seen footage.

The most comprehensive history of Planet Of The Apes ever created, this fascinating two-hour documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.

NOTE: some collections also include the Tim Burton remake...

PLANET OF THE APES (2001 remake)
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Cast and Crew:

Fox presents
Charlton HestonRoddy McDowallKim HunterJames FranciscusJames GregoryRicardo MontalbanLinda HamiltonMaurice Evans"Planet of the Apes (Film Collections)"

Production Year: 2008

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