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  • Mr Mego
    Aka GeneralApeGuy
    • Oct 19, 2003
    • 8700

    Dawn of the Planet of the Apes will hit all Theaters on May 23, 2014

    I knew it will comes out by next year, glad it's still alive!!!



    I'm a bit confusing is that lady will be actor as lead Female Ape?



    Last edited by Mr Mego; May 13, '14, 2:56 PM. Reason: Noticed the DOFPOTA changed the month and day
    Wanted to buy pair original shoes for vintage WOZ Wizard

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  • johnmiic
    Adrift
    • Sep 6, 2002
    • 8427

    #2
    Judy Greer has done a lot of TV & Movies. Maybe most seen, (?), as a Professor friend of Sheldon's in a Big Bang Theory episode who tries to have sex with all of the male cast, except Sheldon when she visits from out of town. Also very visible in films like The Village. She does a voice for a character on the animated spy series, Archer.

    Last edited by johnmiic; Jun 17, '13, 11:39 AM.

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    • Confessional
      Maker & Whatnot
      • Aug 8, 2012
      • 3435

      #3
      Yes, (wishfully) more monkey suits, animatronics and stop motion! > CGI!

      Pro Gorillas & Gary Oldman!

      [B, I just made coffee… I grow tired of this ever failing facade of civilization… drive on up, we'll have breakfast, then roadie to Tennessee and roust up Luey's storage lockers!:P]

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      • Access
        Veteran Member
        • May 22, 2013
        • 258

        #4
        Can't wait to see it!

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        • Chris
          Persistent Member
          • Dec 23, 2009
          • 2279

          #5
          It won't be the same without Michael Clarke Duncan.
          If a Mego figure of God did not exist, it would be necessary for EMCE to invent him.

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          • Gorn Captain
            Invincible Ironing Man
            • Feb 28, 2008
            • 10549

            #6
            I'm curious in which direction they'll take the appearance of the apes. Still hoping they'll eventually get to the "classic" look.
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            "When things are at their darkest, it's a brave man that can kick back and party."

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            • Mr Mego
              Aka GeneralApeGuy
              • Oct 19, 2003
              • 8700

              #7
              Originally posted by johnmiic
              Judy Greer has done a lot of TV & Movies. Maybe most seen, (?), as a Professor friend of Sheldon's in a Big Bang Theory episode who tries to have sex with all of the male cast, except Sheldon when she visits from out of town. Also very visible in films like The Village. She does a voice for a character on the animated spy series, Archer.

              That's too funny, LOL... Does she have a Mego or EMCE Trek Spock or Lt.Uhrua? Like that guy has Spock fig.

              Good to know that she used her voice for them.

              Originally posted by Confessional
              Yes, (wishfully) more monkey suits, animatronics and stop motion! > CGI!

              Pro Gorillas & Gary Oldman!

              [B, I just made coffee… I grow tired of this ever failing facade of civilization… drive on up, we'll have breakfast, then roadie to Tennessee and roust up Luey's storage lockers!:P]
              Great to know! What's "CGI" stands for?

              Originally posted by Access
              Can't wait to see it!
              Yeah, me too!!

              Originally posted by Chris
              It won't be the same without Michael Clarke Duncan.
              Do you meant POTA (2001) or classic one? I can't remember who's he...

              Originally posted by Gorn Captain
              I'm curious in which direction they'll take the appearance of the apes. Still hoping they'll eventually get to the "classic" look.
              Yeah, I hope so! Love the classic POTA... wish that'll returns!!
              Last edited by Mr Mego; Jun 26, '13, 11:51 PM. Reason: found out who's Gary Oldman
              Wanted to buy pair original shoes for vintage WOZ Wizard

              My Good Buyers/Sellers/Traders list in here.

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              • MIB41
                Eloquent Member
                • Sep 25, 2005
                • 15633

                #8
                New POTA projects will always have a sharp divide in the fan sector. And the passion of those opinions is as intense as anything I've ever seen. But I think alot of it is based on John Chambers makeup's... and nothing else. There is a strong allegiance to that look. For some, the story doesn't count if it's not done in that style. I have a friend who is a school teacher and a independent film maker. He's quite intelligent and open to interpretations on just about any subject you can give him. But if I talk about the latest POTA movie? He just glares at me, like I spit on his mother. "Don't even mention that film to me! I can't stand all of that CGI poison." So I think POTA sort of shares the same boundaries in fan opinions as the Frankenstein Monster from Universal. Until someone can do a new movie using the same makeups, many fans don't care to know about it. It's such an ingrained piece of the subject's identity that many can't give it up. It's too iconic. Having grown up in the 60's and 70's I understand that. But I realize that most kids today won't accept a cupped mouth on an actor and believe what they see is an evolved "ape". So new product will always have a rough time winning old fans over. But this new material is finding an audience, so that break in generations is happening. Personally I can live with both interpretations. My favorite will always be the originals because I'm terminally nostalgic like that. But I get excited when I hear about new stories, because I still love the idea of it. But I'm not so married to the past that I can't open up to a new version. I'm glad to hear they're moving forward with a sequel. The first one was a really good movie. BTW, I'm NOT a fan of the Tim Burton film. Mark Wahlberg was terribly miscast and I thought Burton spent too much time making a parody of the apes. I felt he disrespected the material. So I'm not a fan of that version. Sad too, since I'm such a big fan of Rick Baker who did the makeups. But this latest attempt hit an emotional nerve in me. I felt it worked and has room to grow.

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                • madmarva
                  Talkative Member
                  • Jul 7, 2007
                  • 6445

                  #9
                  The last apes film was excellent. I enjoyed the originals, particularly the first one, but wouldn't really call myself a fan. I appreciate the original designs, but I thought the mo-capture was excellent in the latest film and the CGI was high quality. It has me anticipating the next one.

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                  • Mr Mego
                    Aka GeneralApeGuy
                    • Oct 19, 2003
                    • 8700

                    #10
                    Thanks for great infor. I asked them what is "CGI" stands for, no one answered to my question... I dunno who is CGI ....

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                    Last edited by Mr Mego; Jul 20, '13, 3:08 PM. Reason: computer system frozen up
                    Wanted to buy pair original shoes for vintage WOZ Wizard

                    My Good Buyers/Sellers/Traders list in here.

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                    • sprytel
                      Talkative Member
                      • Jun 26, 2009
                      • 6658

                      #11
                      Originally posted by GeneralApeGuy
                      Thanks for great infor. I asked them what is "CGI" stands for, no one answered to my question... I dunno who is CGI ....

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                      CGI is an abbreviation for Computer Generated Imagery. It is when they do the special effects using computer animation, rather than creating a costume, model, prop, or the like.

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                      • Mr Mego
                        Aka GeneralApeGuy
                        • Oct 19, 2003
                        • 8700

                        #12
                        Originally posted by sprytel
                        CGI is an abbreviation for Computer Generated Imagery. It is when they do the special effects using computer animation, rather than creating a costume, model, prop, or the like.
                        Thank you for simple infor. Now I understand what they're talking about.
                        Wanted to buy pair original shoes for vintage WOZ Wizard

                        My Good Buyers/Sellers/Traders list in here.

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                        • Mr Mego
                          Aka GeneralApeGuy
                          • Oct 19, 2003
                          • 8700

                          #13
                          I checked a different movies site, it's showing up 1 Ape pic with short legs (in the background) and 16 pics of case crew....

                          I noticed this pic is the same as "Rise Planet of the Apes, hope that'll be different....

                          Andy Serkis and Terry Notary in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
                          Last edited by Mr Mego; Aug 18, '13, 9:55 PM.
                          Wanted to buy pair original shoes for vintage WOZ Wizard

                          My Good Buyers/Sellers/Traders list in here.

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                          • RobTMego
                            Career Member
                            • Mar 15, 2013
                            • 568

                            #14
                            New date for release July 11, 2014 first trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zThr9uTq4G4

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                            • cockyhoskins
                              Career Member
                              • Jan 13, 2009
                              • 933

                              #15
                              Trailer looks great.

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