Go Ape With Planet Of The Apes Special Edition On DVD

Written By: UK Conventions (News Team)
Published: 24th March, 2004 12:17 PM

Go ape on 26th April when Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment releases Planet of the Apes Special Edtion on DVD. One of cinema’s greatest and most memorable sci-fi films will be available as a Special Edition 2-DVD set for £19.99 (RRP).

This stunningly packaged set features the seminal ‘Ape’ movie and over three hours of historic never before seen extras. This definitive 2-DVD set comes complete with a two-hour documentary, Behind the Planet of the Apes, presented by the star of the movie, Roddy McDowell.

It includes previously unseen footage from the film and new interviews with McDowell plus co-stars Charlton Heston, and Kim Hunter. Also included in this package are three audio commentaries, amazing featurettes showing make-up tests, outtakes, Roddy McDowell’s on set Home Movies, a screen test featuring Edward G. Robinson and a 1967 NATO Presentation.

Planet of the Apes stars Hollywood legend Charlton Heston as Taylor, one of three space explorers who crash land on a bizarre planet in the future. They search the new territory for evidence of life, and discover a rabble of mute human savages, but all too quickly they are captured by a group of apes on horseback! To their horror they discover themselves in a bizarre reverse universe where simians rule and humans are caged and used for experimentation. The incarcerated Taylor finds hope in the form of Zira (Hunter) and Cornelius (McDowell), two benevolent chimps whose job is to study human behaviour. Noticing Taylor’s superior intelligence, they endeavour to help him escape, but first they must overcome notorious human-hater and ape leader Dr Zaius. The film won an Honorary Academy Award for Outstanding Make-up achievement and was nominated for 2 more (Costume Design and Original Score).

An established part of cinema heritage, the original ‘Ape’ films took the world by storm with their groundbreaking make-up techniques, innovative special effects and intelligent story lines. The massive appeal of the films went on to spawn 2 TV series as well as numerous comic books and cartoons and of course, Tim Burton’s recent re-imagining.

This is an unmissable opportunity to re-live the classic scenes, memorable quotes, and unforgettable characters from the film. Buy Planet of the Apes Special Edition and immerse yourself in the ultimate ape experience!