March 28, 2024

Kodi Smit-McPhee Cast In “Apes” Sequel

Young Australian actor Kodi Smit-McPhee ("Let Me In," "The Road") has scored a leading role in "Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes" at 20th Century Fox. Matt Reeves ("Let Me In," "Cloverfield") helms this follow-up to the franchise reboot "Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes". Set 15 years on, the story is rumored to focus on human scientists struggling … [Read more...]

Jason Clarke Joins Rebooted “Apes” Sequel

Jason Clarke ("Zero Dark Thirty," "Lawless") has signed on to star in the Matt Reeves-directed "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" at 20th Century Fox. Set 15 years after the events of 2011’s "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," the story is rumored to focus on human scientists struggling to survive alone in San Francisco. Another aspect of the story … [Read more...]

Franco Out Of The “Apes” Sequel?

It seems director Rupert Wyatt isn't the only one not coming back for the upcoming "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" sequel "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" at 20th Century Fox. Asked about his role in the follow-up, the first film's leading human star James Franco reveals to MTV News that he doesn't think he'll be back. "I was going to be a … [Read more...]

Reeves, Del Toro Up For “Apes” Sequel

With Rupert Wyatt out as the director of the upcoming "Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes", 20th Century Fox has come up with a short list of potential replacements. Deadline reports that Matt Reeves ("Cloverfield") is at the top of the list with the likes of J. Blakeson ("The Disappearance Of Alice Creed"), Juan Carlos Fresnadillo ("28 Weeks … [Read more...]

Rupert Wyatt Out Of “Apes” Sequel?

It looks as if "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" director Rupert Wyatt will NOT be returning for the upcoming sequel at 20th Century Fox says Deadline. Wyatt’s departure is reportedly the same reason Gary Ross dropped out of returning for "The Hunger Games" sequel - namely the director wasn't comfortable hitting the May 23rd 2014 release date the … [Read more...]

“Apes” Scribes To Pen Fourth “Jurassic”

Universal Pictures is moving forward with a fourth installment of its "Jurassic Park" franchise reports Deadline. "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" scribes Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver have come onboard to write the script for the film which will be produced by Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy. Spielberg won’t direct, and no other name has … [Read more...]

Fox Sets Apes 2, ID4 3D, X-Men 2 Dates

Disney isn't the only one playing musical chairs with their slate this week as Fox have made some big announcements which essentially set up their Summer 2014 slate according to Box-Office Mojo. It's a line-up that will resemble last year's in fact, kicking off with the newly titled "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes". The sequel to 'Rise', which … [Read more...]

Serkis Signs For At Least One “Apes” Sequel

20th Century Fox has signed on Andy Serkis to reprise his mo-cap role of the lead ape Caesar in at least one sequel to this Summer's sci-fi hit "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" says Deadline. Serkis had only signed on for one movie and the deal reportedly ensures he'll be back for multiple future installments. Both director Rupert Wyatt and … [Read more...]

Wyatt Talks “Apes” Sequel Story Ideas

With "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" smashing all early estimates and scoring a very impressive $ 54 million opening weekend, talk of a sequel is already flying around. Director Rupert Wyatt recently spoke with Bleeding Cool about some of his potential ideas for a storyline, including a possible ode to a classic Kubrick film "'Full Metal Jacket' … [Read more...]

New Tinker, Hunger, Apes, Knight Posters

Some pretty great one-sheets have hit today. First up, Empire have the first trailer for Working Title's adaptation of John le Carré's classic spy thriller "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" and cryptography fans are already trying to decipher it and see if the poster contains a code for something - a new trailer perhaps? Next up, Lionsgate has … [Read more...]