The RKC (Rise of King Caesar, hehe) team recently discovered this gem:
Behind the scenes of the movie!!
THIS IS REALLY INTERESTING. Look at how they created the apes in the movie, and look at how main actor Andy Serkis acted his role of Caesar!
The entire movie seemed so real, yet during filming there were no apes involved at all. It's all CGI effects! Definitely a far cry from how the productions of the original few RPA where the actors had to wear rubber masks and loads of make-up.
Also kudos to the actors (especially Andy!) for being able to get into the role of the Chimpanzee and getting the emotions out with just a grey suit and a head-gear thingy (Y)
On another note, isn't it quite interesting how much technology has changed? :D
Click on the video when it's playing and you'll be directed to the youtube page. There are loads more BTS footage around there, have fun watching them!
Possible Caesar?
I actually stumbled upon Oliver on a totally unrelated leisure surf around the net, but while researching more about this humanzee I found out that....
…Caesar from RPA is actually based on him!!
How cool is that?! :O Andy Serkis (the actor for Caesar) stated it apparently!
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Okayokayokay, let me explain.
Oliver, is a humanzee; i.e. he is a “hypothetical chimpanzee/human hybrid”.
You heard that right!
He was caught in Congo in the late 1950s and raised by trainers in 1960; received much international attention but now is retired.
In any case, Oliver is probably the closest to a real-life Caesar that you can find.
(Oliver in his younger days)
Oliver has a smaller head, flatter face, peculiar eye-colouring and voice, and higher-set ears than actual chimpanzees. He walked on two legs, preferred human companionship and also could do chores (refilling the coffee pot, working wheelbarrows, mixing dog food). He also displayed emotions (crying at temporary separations), something normally not associated with chimpanzees.
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Can you believe it?
Chimpanzees (together with the bonobo) are actually the closest relatives to Homo-sapiens, so Oliver had been dubbed the “missing link” on many occasions.
One rumour was that he has 47 chromosomes in his DNA – one more than a human, one less than a chimp. Although tests conducted later on confirmed that Oliver has 48 chromosomes (hence fully chimp), recent studies on his genetic makeup’s show that his DNA sequence is different from an actual chimpanzee’s. Meaning, Oliver could very much be a mutant chimp!
There’s actually a documentary about Oliver on youtube (spread over 6 parts in a playlist). Although it’s not directly related to the movie per se, it’s still pretty interesting don’t you think? And it sure is intriguing, hinting of a possible Caesar :D
Watch the video below!
MORE APE MOVIES?
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Hello again fans of Rise of the Planet of the Apes~
Did you enjoy the movie? If you do, did you know that there were actually Planet of the Apes 'sequels' to this movie? And by 'sequels', I mean that these movies were actually produced long ago in 1970s before RPA was broadcasted! Rise of the Planet of the Apes is actually a reboot from the first Ape series made :)
The 5 movies made before RPA are:
1) Planet Of The Apes (1968)
2) Beneath the Planet Of The Apes (1970)
3) Escape from the Planet of The Apes (1971)
4) Conquest of the Planet of The Apes (1972)
5) Battle Of the Planet Of The Apes (1973)
It is known that the producers are are actually going to work on having sequels for RPA.
There were also two short-lived television series and they are :
1) Planet of the Apes (1974)
2) Return to the Planet of the Apes (animated) (1975)
Marvel Comics also produced full comic book adaptations of all the films!
Surprised that there are actually movies and comics related to Rise of the Planet of the Apes? If you're interested to find out what happened after the Planet of the Apes had risen, watch the following movies that I've mentioned! :)
RISE OF RPA BLOG
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Welcome to the fan blog of Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes (RPA)!
We've decided to create a blog for you fellow RPA lovers to follow and to keep you updated on the latest news and events regarding the movie :) However young or old you are, this site will definitely be the right place to go, so stay tuned!
If you have no idea what this movie is about, fret not!
Below is the summary/synopsis of the movie, followed by short clips and snapshots of the movie.
Synopsis:
Will, a scientist at Gen-Sys, is trying to develop a cure for Alzheimer's disease. The drug, ALZ-112, mutates the chimpanzees it is tested on, giving them human levels of intelligence. A mother chimp suddenly goes on a rampage to defend her baby from a perceived threat and is killed. The remaining chimpanzees are ordered to be euthanized but Franklin, the chimp handler, is unable to bring himself to kill the baby chimp. Will ends up taking him home.
Caesar, grows quickly and inherits his mother's hyper intelligence. Over time, Caesar becomes more aware of his differences from his human family and starts feeling like a pet. Will eventually reveals the truth about Caesar’s origins and ALZ-112 to him.
A frantic Will soon administers ALZ-112 to his father Charles, whose Alzheimer’s condition is deteriorating. Charles’s condition initially improves, but the dementia gradually returns in full force. When trying to defend Charles, Caesar attacks Will’s neighbour and is removed from Will’s house.
Held in a Primate Shelter, Caesar takes command of the captive chimps and starts a plan to liberate the apes held in captivity, with the help of the new ALZ-113 drug Will produces.
(credits of all images/ videos to their respective owners!)
Trailer:
Snapshots!
Profile
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King Caesar!
Caesar, the chimpanzee that inherited the alz-112 virus, resulting in his human level of intelligence. A story of freedom, identity and finding acceptance within oneself and the people around unfolds, as Caesar ultimately rise to become the King of Apes. Long Live King Caesar!
Despite the name, this is a blog for all things related to RPA. Hail the Apes!
