Rise of the Planet of the Apes

An Instant Sci-Fi Classic that Re-Awakens a Phenomenon
By Reymundo Salao


In 1968, THE PLANET OF THE APES was one sci-fi movie that had revolutionized science fiction cinema and created a pop culture phenomenon. It was from this moment that cinema in general took sci-fi seriously. Based on a book by Pierre Boulle, the movie became an instant classic and spawned several sequels, including a TV series and an animated series. In 2001 was remade by Tim Burton and starred Mark Wahlberg, but it was an awful remake and the intended revival of the Apes Phenomenon went nowhere. Now, it seems that the Apes are properly being reintroduced, with a seriously good storyline, and a seriously impressive directorial treatment. RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES is a movie that re-awakens a phenomenon, and re-establishes the reputation of the Planet of the Apes as a sci-fi franchise that is not just amazing, but intelligently and subconsciously deep.

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Bond Girls (for James Bond 23) announced!

According to Bang Showbiz, Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto has signed on to play the title character's love interest in the 23rd James Bond movie which is set in Afghanistan. Olivia Wilde (who is the babe in the movie "Year One", she also has had roles in the television series "House", and will next be seen in the upcoming "Tron Legacy") has also been approached to play a role (spoiler alert: her role is a double-crossing UN worker based in Afghanistan).

Sam Mendes will direct the film, while Peter Morgan, who wrote "The Queen", has penned the first draft of the script. Of course, Daniel Craig will be reprising his role as James Bond. Production will start late this year, no speific release date has been announced as of yet.