Channel of the Apes, Thanksgiving Weekend!!

[jessica]

Hot off the Apevine!!


September 29 - This Thanksgiving weekend, the apes are taking over Fox Movie Channel. "Channel of the Apes," the four day tribute to the ground-breaking Planet of the Apes science-fiction franchise, includes the first five theatrical films, five television movies and the premiere of Fox Legacy: Planet of the Apes.

Channel of the Apes is scheduled for Thursday, November 27 through Sunday, November 30.

Kicking off the initial run of the theatrical films will be the premiere of Fox Legacy: Planet of the Apes on Thursday, November 27 at 8:00pm ET. Tom Rothman, Chairman of Fox Filmed Entertainment, introduces this landmark 20th Century Fox film and provides insight about how this notable film was created.

Presented in their original widescreen format, all five of the theatrical films will be included throughout the holiday weekend.
Planet of the Apes 1968
Beneath the Planet of the Apes 1970
Escape from the Planet of the Apes 1971
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes 1972
Battle for the Planet of the Apes 1973

Channel of the Apes will also include the feature-length television movies made from episodes of the cult 1974 television series.
Back to the Planet of the Apes 1981
The Forgotten City of the Apes 1981
Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes 1981
Life, Liberty, and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes 1981
Farewell to the Planet of the Apes 1981

Chuck Saftler, General Manager of Fox Movie Channel, said "Fox Movie Channel is delighted to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of this landmark science fiction franchise with both the theatrical and television films."

"The popularity of the Planet of the Apes films continues to grow due to their unique tone, strong characterizations and epic stories." said VP of Programming Adam Lewinson.

[toys2cool]

holy crap! cool i'll make sure to watch

[Drain]

I wonder what version of Back to the Planet of the Apes 1981 they will show. In my collection I have a copy on VHS tape of the movie that shows opening credits, the old man napping under the tree, the chimp boy and his dog, the space ship crash, old man walking around ship at the beginning. I also have a version on DVD that has the opening credits then goes straight to the old man walking around the ship. I really hate when they re-edit stuff. I don't mind the cut together movies from old episodes.
I have factory tape of a episode of the BBC Comedy Thin Blue Line that contains extra scenes than the later release DVD collection.

I would be interested in a DVD copies of the 5 Feature-length Television movies. if any one could make them, ads included.

[HardyGirl]

Cool! You know I'll be watching!

[vulcan2074]

Thats Gonna Be so Cool. I'll Be Watching
Sammy

[toysrus]

Apes

I agree! It was much better when aired uncut! I remember that scene with the old man in the tree & dog. They should also air the Aged ( old ) Galen clips too!

But Apes rule! When are they going to make another POTA? They need to do it right!!

I wonder what version of Back to the Planet of the Apes 1981 they will show. In my collection I have a copy on VHS tape of the movie that shows oppening credits, the old man napping under the tree, the chimp boy and his dog, the space ship crash, old man walking around ship at the beginning. I also have a version on DVD that has the opening credits then goes straight to the old man wlking around shipping. I really had when they re-edit stuff.
I have factory tape of a episode of the BBC Comedy Thin Blue Line that contains extra scenes than the later release DVD collection.

I would be interested in a DVD copies of the 5 Feature-length Television movies. if any one could make them, ads included.