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Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 6:34 AM

Subject: [Planet of the Apes] More Thompson news

Movies : News



© 2000 Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
CONQUEST OF THE PLANET OF THE APES
Movie News
CAPE FEAR, BATTLE FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES director dies
Thompson lensed two APES pics
Dateline: Tuesday, September 3, 2002

By: CHRISTOPHER ALLAN SMITH
By: News Editor
Source: Variety

J. Lee Thompson, who directed the classic (and original) stalker-thriller CAPE FEAR, as well as two of the original PLANET OF THE APES films, has died in British Columbia at the age of 88.

Thompson also brought to the screen the classic World War II mission film THE GUNS OF NAVARONE. He was able to bring some war experience to the NAVARONE shoot, as he worked through the war as a tail-gunner on a B-29. The movie snagged an Academy Award nomination.

The APES films he made were BATTLE FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES and CONQUEST OF THE PLANET OF THE APES.








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Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 4:59 PM

Subject: [Planet of the Apes] A few questions....

My fellow Ape fans....maybe you can answer a few questions for me:

 

1) What's become of the other two POTA 2001 kids books that were supposed to be released this summer?

 

2) When is Quick's next book coming out?

 

3) Were there any Kubricks or Medicoms released in Japan for POTA 2001 and is there a site where they can be viewed?

 

Thanks!

Dan

 

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Subject: Re: [Planet of the Apes] Re: So?laris

In a message dated 9/3/02 8:02:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LordTZer0@... writes:

What about Forbidden Planet?
For me that's right up there with The Day the Earth Stood Still and War of
the Worlds.  Then again I loved The Mole People, aka. the low-buget Jouney to
the Center of the Earth.

Yeah, talking about FORBIDDEN PLANET sent me hunting for it on DVD.  I found a copy used at Half.com for just $10.

I like the MOLE PEOPLE too, especially seeing Alfred the Butler all pale and trying to be serious.  I think John Agar kicked his ass, or did a mole man get him, or was it the sunlight?  I'll have to watch that one again.

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Subject: Re: [Planet of the Apes] Re: So?laris

In a message dated 9/3/02 8:06:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LordTZer0@... writes:

I'll even watch Metropolis when it's on sometimes.

I think somekind of special edition DVD of that is on the way.  Hopefully I can just rent it.  I bought THINGS TO COME.  I've watched it once.  Maybe I'll look at it again in a few years.  You gotta be careful what movies you buy.

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Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 6:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Planet of the Apes] Re: So?laris


> Anyone like "The Iron Giant?" I know it's a "kid's picture," but I thought
it was quite good.
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Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 10:55 AM
Subject: [Planet of the Apes] Re: More Thompson news


> Just saw this on CNN.com:
>
> 'Navarone,' 'Cape Fear' director Thompson dies
>
> LOS ANGELES, California --The British director of the classic war
> film "The Guns of Navarone" and the original "Cape Fear" has died in
> Canada.
>
> J. Lee Thompson, 88, died of congestive heart failure in Sooke,
> British Columbia, publicist Robert Rooney said.
>
> Thompson had more then 50 films to his name, including two "Planet of
> the Apes" sequels and nine Charles Bronson movies. He was nominated
> for a best director Oscar for his work on 1961's "Navarone."
>
> Co-producer Pancho Kohner told The Associated Press: "He was a very
> large directorial presence. He was a gentleman and such a pleasure to
> work with. Everyone who worked with him once wanted to work with him
> again and again.
>
> "Working with Lee, you were spoiled. He had the uncanny ability to
> play the film in his mind. He would know exactly what shot he needed
> so there was no wasted effort. He was a talented craftsman."
>
> Kohner said Thompson always liked to stay busy. In 1998 he worked as
> a boom microphone operator for the horror film, "Bride of Chucky." He
> also played himself in four films.
>
> Kohner collaborated with Thompson to make Bronson action films
> including "St. Ives," "10 to Midnight," "Messenger of Death," "White
> Buffalo" and what became Thompson's last film, "Kinjite: Forbidden
> Subjects," in 1989.
>
> Thompson also worked several times with Gregory Peck, perhaps most
> notably for 1962's "Cape Fear"; with Anthony Quinn for 1978's "The
> Greek Tycoon"; with Yul Brynner in "Taras Bulba" in 1962 and again
> the next year in "Kings of the Sun."
>
> Born in Bristol, England, John Lee Thompson was a bantamweight boxer
> and a B-29 tailgunner during World War II.
>
> He began his film career at London's Elstree Studios as an editing
> assistant and dialogue coach to actors working on Alfred Hitchcock
> films.
>
> Thompson moved to the United States after "The Guns of Navarone,"
> starring Peck and Quinn, came out in 1961.
>
> He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Penny, a daughter and a
> granddaughter. His son, Peter Lee, is deceased.
>
> Copyright 2002 CNN. All rights reserved. This material may not be
> published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Associated Press
> contributed to this report.
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Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 9:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Planet of the Apes] Re: So?laris


> "Iron Giant" was better than many of the sci-fi hits. But people won't
go
> to animated sci-fi. They just won't! Etc. - - - - Jeff
>
> No offense Jeff, but That's a bunch of crap! I just got back from an
> Anime-Con and half the stuff they showed was Sci-Fi.
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Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 6:18 AM
Subject: Re: [Planet of the Apes] Iron Giant (OT)


> In a message dated 9/3/02 11:32:46 PM Central Daylight Time,
> whitty@... writes:
>
> << My four year old (Melissa) will choose this movie first EVERY TIME I
> ask waht she would like to watch. I love that because I really like
> the movie and it is such a bonus when you can enjoy something your 4
> year old watches 1 000 times!
>
> Michael >>
>
> It is a good movie huh? When they showed it on Cartoon Network, I watched
it
> twice in a row on one day, and once again the next.
>
> -Joe
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Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 7:30 AM

Subject: [Planet of the Apes] More J. Lee news

Here's what's on IMDB.com today.  I guess J. Lee died last Friday.

'Cape Fear' Director Thompson Dies
British director J. Lee Thompson has died of congestive heart failure. He was 88. The Bristol, England-born movie-maker passed away on Friday in Sooke, British Columbia, Canada, where he was spending the summer as he did most years. Thompson was a bantamweight boxer and a B-29 tailgunner during World War II before starting his film career in 1950 when he directed Murder Without Crime. He worked with Gregory Peck on several movies including the original Cape Fear movie as well as Anthony Quinn in The Greek Tycoon. Co-producer Pancho Kohner says, "He was a very large directorial presence. He was a gentleman and such a pleasure to work with. Everyone who worked with him once wanted to work with him again and again. Working with Lee, you were spoiled. He had the uncanny ability to play the film in his mind. He would know exactly what shot he needed so there was no wasted effort. He was a talented craftsman." Thompson is survived by his wife of 40 years, Penny, a daughter and a granddaughter.





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Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 7:49 AM

Subject: [Planet of the Apes] Thompson cool!

Here's the Ain't-it-cool-news.com coverage on Thompson, including the talkbacks



Lee Thompson, director of the award winning GUNS OF NAVARONE and 2 of the original PLANET OF THE APES flicks has died

British director, J. Lee Thompson, 88, who helmed the classic "Men On A Mission" war film THE GUNS OF NAVARONE and the 1962 CAPE FEAR has died of congestive heart failure in Sooke, British Columbia. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Penny, a daughter and a granddaughter.

GUNS is one of ol' Father Geek here's favorite films. Here at Geek Headquarters we have copies of it on DVD, VHS, and on 16mm film. It is quite probably the best "men on a mission" flick ever made. Thompson moved to the United States after "The Guns of Navarone," starring Peck and Quinn, came out in 1961.

The multi tasking Thompson (writer-producer-director-actor) has more then 50 films to his credit, including two of the original "Planet of the Apes" films(Conquest of the Planet of the Apes and Battle for the Planet of the Apes), and nine of those great Charles Bronson movies like "The Evil That Men Do" all as director.

He received awards from film fests around the world... was nominated for a Golden Bear at Berlin back in 59 for "Tigar Bay". He has received 4 BAFTA nominations and he was nominated for a best director Oscar for his work on 1961's "Guns of Navarone".

Thompson worked many times with "Guns" star Gregory Peck, perhaps most importantly in 1962's "Cape Fear"; he directed "Navarone's" other star Anthony Quinn for 1978's "The Greek Tycoon"; and he worked with Yul Brynner in the wonderful "Taras Bulba" also in 1962 and again the next year in the fantastic phantasy retelling of Mexican Indian legends with "Kings of the Sun." But despite those great films Father Geek remembers Thompson most for his work that helped to define the Bronson Action film with motion pictures including "St. Ives," "10 to Midnight," "Messenger of Death," "Death Wish 4," "White Buffalo," and the previously mentioned "Evil That Men Do." Thompson's last film, "Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects," was made in in 1989.

J. Lee Thompson was born in Bristol, England; John Lee Thompson was a bantamweight boxer and a B-29 tailgunner during World War II. He began his film career at London's Elstree Studios as an editing assistant and dialogue coach to actors working on Alfred Hitchcock films. He gave us lots of great memories over the years, we will miss him here at Geek Headquarters...





2002-09-03 21:14:49
From: RenoNevada2000
Subject: Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
Comment: What is overlooked about CONQUEST, is that it rose above the sliding quality of the rest of the series. The filmmakers were drawing a parallel between the Apes revolt and the Watts Riots in LA. They must have succeeded a bit too well, because they had to go back and trim the movie to get the PG rating it has. Rest In Peace, sir...



2002-09-03 20:47:31
From: DonQuixote
Subject: RIP, J Lee Thompson
Comment: Just after watching a friend's copy of the marvelous A&E Bronson biography, I find out the sad news...just wanted to tip my hat to a cool director and to what I consider to be one of the finest, most enjoyable of the late Bronson crime-exploitation flicks, "Ten to Midnight." "Jerry, I'm a mean, selfish, son-of-a-@%$! I know you want a story, but I want a killer, and what I want comes first!"



2002-09-03 20:35:34
From: Roger Thornhill
Subject: CONQUEST the WORST OF THE APE SERIES?
Comment: Scooby-Dooku, how can you say that Conquest of the Planet of the Apes is the worst in the ape series? Battle definitely takes that dubious honor. Conquest not only has the most interesting storyline of the sequels, but it also darker, more violent, and disburbing. In fact, I think it's the BEST of the Ape sequels. Conquest breathed new life into the series after a steady decline in quality with each subsequent sequel. I don't know if you saw the same film as me, but Conquest surely is one of the better Ape sequels.



2002-09-03 19:18:24
From: Gabba-UK
Subject: Bugger!
Comment: 'nuff said!



2002-09-03 18:45:01
From: Elwood Blues
Subject: The original Cape Fear was great
Comment: And not a bad repritore of films. A few there I haven't seen but will check out now. Another great talant fallen.



2002-09-03 18:22:09
From: maddkinski
Subject: Those Planet of the Apes sequels rule
Comment: Especially Battle for the Planet of the Apes, where Caesar's son dies from falling out of a tree and Caesar goes on a vengeful spree against the evil gorilla.



2002-09-03 18:00:12
From: thx777b
Subject: Rest In Peace.
Comment: Rest In Peace.



2002-09-03 17:46:52
From: TomVee
Subject: JLT
Comment: JLT was one of my favorite directors, even when he was directing dreck like those APES sequels. I had forgotten he did the original CAPE FEAR, which holds up very well and is still run on TV with some frequency. I also loved his long string of Bronson flicks, which were consistent in quality and approach if not necessarily Bronson's best movies.



2002-09-04 00:40:21
From: dr.cornelius
Subject: Apes Minimalist
Comment: Thompson was given pitifully small budgets to work with on the Apes films (and many of his other works later still)and made the best of the disadvantage. He drew from the often unsubtle Roddy McDowall some touching nuances as Caesar. The death of his son in "Battle" required s gentle touch, and "I understand, Mr. McDonald" in "Conquest" still gives me chills. J. Lee Thompson truly mined some gems from the gravel.



2002-09-04 00:23:28
From: Rodan
Subject: what the F?
Comment: Evil That Men Do rocks! Esp. when he faces down Jaws in the bar and grabs his nutsack til he submits - classic!!



2002-09-03 23:46:37
From: Shade
Subject: What about KING SOLOMON'S MINES?! And FIREWALKER?!
Comment: I love that kind of stuff.



2002-09-03 23:44:45
From: Cash Bailey
Subject: You can have your Finchers, your Aronofskys, your Soderberghs.
Comment: I looked up to J. Lee Thompson as one of the true old school master craftsmen who could (and often did) direct any type of movie you could throw at him (see also Howard Hawks or John Frankenheimer). Sure, he made a lot of duds, but the man WORKED, and you have to respect that. In an age where hacks like Michael Bay and Brett Ratner can get attitudes about themselves as great artists and make one movie every two years and get paid millions of dollars guys like Thompson just worked as much as they could, occasionally producing truly glorious cinema like THE GUNS OF NAVARONE (THE greatest action-adventure film of all time, thank you very much) or CAPE FEAR. While the guys I mentioned in the subject heading are certainly talented (brilliant, even) I know that as a film-maker-in-training I would much rather sit an hour with a director like Thompson than any of today's 'hot' directors. I can't even BEGIN to imagine the level of experience and knowledge a director like that would be able to impart to a young film-maker. R.I.P. J. Lee Thompson.



2002-09-03 23:23:59
From: Ingagi38
Subject: Boys I like Bronson's flix as much as anyone...but some of those ya names.....
Comment: ......were those awful 80's Cannon Films Stinkaroos. C'mon-Evil that Men Do? Kinjite? Death Wish 4? Yaggg. Thompson and Bronson were better in the 'St Ives' Days, sure. And of course ya can't go wrong with 'Guns of Navarone' or 'Cape Fear', either. Sorry to hear he is gone.



2002-09-04 01:59:15
From: bigpackagemax
Subject: which death wish is the one with
Comment: ..the big war against gangs and that skinhead? i think its three anyway it fucking rules...he waits for his gun to arrive and he wastes that fuck with a bazooka or some shit....it was deep film with a good moral....don't fuck with paul kersey.....4 sucked....step daughter drugs and he hired by the bad guy but three is one of the best films of all time dude






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Subject: [Planet of the Apes] J. Lee Thompson head scratcher


> From The Digital Bits:
>
> "Word arrived this weekend that legendary filmmaker J. Lee Thompson
> passed away in Canada at the age of 88. As many of you know, among
> the many films Thompson directed are The Guns of Navarone, the
> original Cape Fear and two of the Planet of the Apes sequels (he once
> even owned the successful franchise)."
>
> Huh?
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Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 2:43 PM

Subject: [Planet of the Apes] Mother......ker(OT)

Well

 

My momma put all my toys and gum cards in a box when I was 16 and said "It is time you throw away your toys and become a man."

 

I recovered some of the gum cards (POTA TV, KISS, Close Encounters and Star Wars) and the rest was lost to the ages.

 

Now I'm 37 and I have more toys than any kid I ever met.  Oh, when will I become a man?

 

At least I can get competetive with my 4 daughters' boyfriends.......

 

Michael

 

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Sent: Thursday, 5 September 2002 6:38
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Subject: Re: [Planet of the Apes] Iron Giant (OT)

In a message dated 9/4/02 4:36:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ktaylor@... writes:

It deserved to do better, but it didn't have any sappy songs to sell the
soundtrack ( which I think is a good thing). It's kind of like a a Boy and
his Frankenstein monster with a little Gigantor thrown in. The pace of the
movie is like a live action. The large talking figures have escalated in
price on Ebay. I bought one for my son off Ebay ( for a bomb) and my wife
broke his leg off while dusting.
I guess that's the thing mums do.

I remember when me mum cracked the bubble windshield on my Supercar throwing it in the toy box!  I'm still sore about it.




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Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 2:50 PM

Subject: [Planet of the Apes] Another Source

This site often has the Wave 2 POTA Toys at a good price:

 

http://www.Toyzz.com

 

Michael

 

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Subject: [Planet of the Apes] Check out eBay item 1764740711 (Ends Sep-11-02 10:02:44 PDT ) - RARE PERICLES

Wasn't somebody here looking for this?

Click here: eBay item 1764740711 (Ends Sep-11-02 10:02:44 PDT ) - RARE PERICLES WITH POD PLANET OF THE APES



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Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 6:35 PM
Subject: [Planet of the Apes] Re: Another article


> Rory,
> Thanks for the great articles. I'd like to put them on my POTA tv
> site. Those really brought back some memories. Aren't you wonderful?
> Kassidy
>
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Subject: [Planet of the Apes] Check out Welcome to A Tribute to Roddy McDowall

Rory,
Thanks for the great articles.  I'd like to put them on my POTA tv
site.  Those really brought back some memories.  Aren't you wonderful?
Kassidy

Actually, Kassidy, I simply lifted them off this site.  Lots of great Roddy stuff there.

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Subject: [Planet of the Apes] Check out Welcome to A Tribute to Roddy McDowall

Rory,
Thanks for the great articles.  I'd like to put them on my POTA tv
site.  Those really brought back some memories.  Aren't you wonderful?
Kassidy

Actually, Kassidy, I simply lifted them off this site.  Lots of great Roddy stuff there.

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Subject: Re: [Planet of the Apes] Mad Mick

Did you ever get the BUCKAROO BANZAI special edition?

Yes, Yes I did.

And I'm thinking about getting a Nuon capable DVD player.  But I'm in no real rush since BB and POTA2K1 are the only ones that use it.

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--- In pota@y..., Haristas@a... wrote:
> I know James can't wait to go rent this at his video store when it
comes out.
> Those Powerpuff girls will protect him from all those mean boys
that will
> want to beat up the pussy who rents girls cartoons.
>
> -- Rory

No, I'm just one of her disciples.  With my own POTA tv website.

Etc.(God I hate that),

> Hey, Rory's right. Things don't look so good for "Mad Max 4". A

> www.cinescape.com says Mel hasn't even talked to the director

> r he wants to do it or not. And elsewhere he said he was ready to

> urse, the huge success of "Signs" will calm his swollen head.

> l.com reveals that John Carpenter personally says he hasn't been

> about the "Thing 2". I guess nobody in Hollywood talks to each

> - Jeff
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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> Subject: Re: [Planet of the Apes] Mad Mick
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>
>
> Did you ever get the BUCKAROO BANZAI special edition?
>
>
> Yes, Yes I did.
>
> And I'm thinking about getting a Nuon capable DVD player. But

> real rush since BB and POTA2K1 are the only ones that use it.
>
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> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of

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> In a message dated 9/5/02 11:11:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

> om
> writes:
>
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> > He thinks they're dumb flicks and he's now an Academy Award

> tor
> > and all that.
>
> Mel's also too old!
>
>
> Movie News
> Miller talks on slim chance for MAD MAX 4
> Well, he gave us three great action flicks
> Dateline: Thursday, September 5, 2002
>
> By: CHRISTOPHER ALLAN SMITH
> By: News Editor
> Source: <A HREF="http://www.moviehole.net/">EMPIRE, via

>
>
> George Miller is chiming in on what seem to be

>
> for the possible MAD MAX 4 movie. What���s the latest news? Not

> sing.
>
> "I'm excited by it, but that's about all I can say,��� he said in

> interview
> with Australia���s EMPIRE magazine. ���I never, ever intended o
> n doing another
> one, but the story came to me and has struck like a dog in the back

> brain - it hung on and it wouldn't let go".
>
> So when can fans expect the long awaited return of Mel Gibson as

> r
> of the wastelands? Well, that���s where things get hazy. According

> the
> report, Miller is holding out hope Gibson communicates,

> he'll come
> back.��� Which hasn���t happened yet. Hell, it���s only b
> een 17 years since the
> last one.
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>
>
>
>
>

> Mel Gibson will never do another Mad Max movie. He thinks they're

> flicks and he's now an Academy Award winning director and all that.
>
> Just another guy gone Hollywood poo pooing his roots. I'll tell

> him famous! The real star of that movie . . . The Car! The V8

> Forget Mel if he's too big to go back! Any Aussie Action guy will

> bring back the car! I felt ripped off buy Thunderdome because he

> a cool car! And putting Tina Turner in there certainly didn't help

> Just my 2 cents.
>

> Gallipoli, but I don't imagine anyone but myself and Ken Taylor saw
> that film from this group

> In a message dated 9/5/02 7:17:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> whitty@... writes:
>
>
> > I'd say it will all depend on the script.
> >
> > From interviews I recall, Gibson was pleased with the first 2

> > but thought "Thunderdome" was too Hollywood.
> >
> > A good script would even get old Clint back as Dirty Harry.
> >
> > Michael
> >
> >
>
> Clint Eastwood will never play DIRTY HARRY again.
>

> In a message dated 9/5/02 7:28:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> whitty@... writes:
>
>
> > most of the films Mel played in where he
> > portrayed anything but a "hero" in an action flick flopped

> > Gallipoli, but I don't imagine anyone but myself and Ken Taylor

> > that film from this group).
> >
> > Even Bravehart...I mean it was a fun movie, but an Academy
> > Award....give me a break!
> >
> > Michael
>
> I saw GALLIPOLI when it first came out, probably before you!
>
> BRAVEHART desevered its Oscars, and NO! there will not be a sequel,

> won't be another LETHAL WEAPON movie either!
>
> -- Rory
>

> I saw Gallipoli and quite enjoyed it. Not all Americans think the

> ceases to exist outside our borders.
>
> Anthony B. McElveen
>
> On Thursday, September 5, 2002, at 06:27 PM,

> wrote:
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> > Gallipoli, but I don't imagine anyone but myself and Ken Taylor

> > that film from this group
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From: Haristas@...

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Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 8:13 AM

Subject: Re: [Planet of the Apes] What are they waiting 4? (OT)

In a message dated 9/5/02 11:11:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Haristas@... writes:

He thinks they're dumb flicks and he's now an Academy Award winning director and all that.  

Mel's also too old!


Movie News
Miller talks on slim chance for MAD MAX 4
Well, he gave us three great action flicks
Dateline: Thursday, September 5, 2002

By: CHRISTOPHER ALLAN SMITH
By: News Editor
Source: EMPIRE, via Moviehole

George Miller is chiming in on what seem to be quarterly teases for the possible MAD MAX 4 movie. What's the latest news? Not promising.

"I'm excited by it, but that's about all I can say," he said in an interview with Australia's EMPIRE magazine. "I never, ever intended on doing another one, but the story came to me and has struck like a dog in the back of my brain - it hung on and it wouldn't let go".

So when can fans expect the long awaited return of Mel Gibson as the warrior of the wastelands? Well, that's where things get hazy. According to the report, Miller is holding out hope Gibson communicates, "says 'yes he'll come back." Which hasn't happened yet. Hell, it's only been 17 years since the last one.








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From: Kassidy Rae

To: pota@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 2:14 PM

Subject: [Planet of the Apes] Mez Kassidy? Really!

No, I'm just one of her disciples.  With my own POTA tv website.

Etc.(God I hate that),

Kass

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Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 4:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Planet of the Apes] What are they waiting 4? (OT)


> That's Rory's standard line to ANY talk of a sequel...hell, he'd say
> there will be no MIB 3!!!!
>
> I hope there is a Mad Max 4. It should be Gibson's retirement movie,
> since it MADE his career. They can kill him of in the end then start
> with "Son Of Max" or "Sane Max".
>
> Michael
>
> --- <veetus@...> wrote:
> > Hey, Rory's right. Things don't look so good for "Mad Max 4". A
> report on
> > www.cinescape.com says Mel hasn't even talked to the director
> about whethe
> > r he wants to do it or not. And elsewhere he said he was ready to
> go. Of co
> > urse, the huge success of "Signs" will calm his swollen head.
> www.aintitcoo
> > l.com reveals that John Carpenter personally says he hasn't been
> approached
> > about the "Thing 2". I guess nobody in Hollywood talks to each
> other. - -
> > - Jeff
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----- Original Message -----

From: Haristas@...

To: pota@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 5:14 PM

Subject: Re: [Planet of the Apes] What are they waiting 4? (OT)

In a message dated 9/5/02 7:14:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time, whitty@... writes:

That's Rory's standard line to ANY talk of a sequel...hell, he'd say
there will be no MIB 3!!!!

All I do is just sit still for a moment and try to get a feel for the thing from all I know about the movie.  I actually don't think there will be a MIB 3.  Why?  Because although the sequel has made a lot of money, it bombed with the fans and the critics, Tommy Lee Jones probably feels he's getting to old for this shit, the director knows he's tapped out for ideas, and Will Smith is getting a head larger than the moon these days now that he's an "Academy Award nominated best actor."  So, no, I don't think there will be a MIB 3.
There will also be NO sequel to SIGNS.  Movies like SIGNS, no matter how much money they make, don't get sequels.  Are you still waiting for the sequel to E.T.?
          
            "That man Rory is almost as clever as an Ape!"
            "Whitty?  He is a nuisance.  He he up his food supplies
              in the kitchen, then pops out more kids with his mate.
              The sooner they are fixed the better!"


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Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 7:26 PM
Subject: [Planet of the Apes] What If?


> What if J. Lee Thompson had been able to direct the original POTA? I
wonder how it would have turned out...
>
> Matt
>
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--- In pota@y..., <veetus@e...> wrote:
> Even "Episode 3" isn't assured. What if Lucas dies? Or becomes
an alcoholic? Nothing's a sure thing. Nor can anything be ruled
out. "Tron 2"? Who saw that coming? What's next, "Revenge of the
Dark Crystal"? - - - Jeff

--- In pota@y..., <veetus@e...> wrote:
> That might be J. Lee's biggest contribution, his workaholism. If
he hadn't
> been attached to something and stuck it out and directed the
original, I
> don't think it would have been as good. Schaffner seemed to go out
of his
> way to give it that eery feeling that POTA has never had since.
Though I
> would have liked to see what J. Lee could do with a decent
budget. - - -
> Jeff

> That might be J. Lee's biggest contribution, his workaholism. If

> been attached to something and stuck it out and directed the

> don't think it would have been as good. Schaffner seemed to go out

> way to give it that eery feeling that POTA has never had since.

> would have liked to see what J. Lee could do with a decent budget. -

> Jeff
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
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> To: <pota@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 7:26 PM
> Subject: [Planet of the Apes] What If?
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> > What if J. Lee Thompson had been able to direct the original

> wonder how it would have turned out...
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> > Matt
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--- In pota@y..., "whitty@c..." <whitty@c...> wrote:
> My guess is it would have been nothing like the final product. As
I
> have said before, I think POTA was VERY Speilberg.

> My guess is it would have been nothing like the final product. As

> have said before, I think POTA was VERY Speilberg.
>
> On the topic, I saw a DVD last night of the T Zone that was
> interesting.
>
> It was entitled "Valley of the Shadows" and had a similar theme to
> POTA. There was a very pretty young lady in it, whose freckles

> still showing on her face. I got a surprise at the end when I saw
> the credits - it was Natalie Trundy.
>
> There were some other very POTA things in that episode too.
>
> Michael
>
>
> --- <veetus@...> wrote:
> > That might be J. Lee's biggest contribution, his workaholism.

> he hadn't
> > been attached to something and stuck it out and directed the
> original, I
> > don't think it would have been as good. Schaffner seemed to go

> of his
> > way to give it that eery feeling that POTA has never had since.
> Though I
> > would have liked to see what J. Lee could do with a decent

> - -
> > Jeff
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> > Subject: [Planet of the Apes] What If?
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> > > What if J. Lee Thompson had been able to direct the original
> POTA? I
> > wonder how it would have turned out...
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> --- In pota@y..., "whitty@c..." <whitty@c...> wrote:
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--- In pota@y..., Haristas@a... wrote:
> Remember that Schaffner knew how to get out of Goldsmith what he
wanted. A
> lot of the mood that PLANET has is in that music. BENEATH would
feel like a
> very different movie if Goldsmith had done the music -- which I
wish he had.
>
> -- Rory

--- In pota@y..., Haristas@a... wrote:
> In a message dated 9/6/02 12:00:04 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> JamesA1102@a... writes:
>
>
> > Sorry to disagree with you Michael, but Schaffner was 10 times
the
> > director that Speilberg is or ever will be.
> >
> >
>
> Did you know that Schaffner and Spielberg were friends?

--- In pota@y..., "whitty@c..." <whitty@c...> wrote:
> Yo guessed it - I have had little sleep. Replace "Spielberg"
> with "Serling".
>
> Michael
>

--- In pota@y..., "whitty@c..." <whitty@c...> wrote:
> I agree - sorry, that was a TYPO!!
>
> Michael

--- In pota@y..., LordTZer0@A... wrote:
> I have to agree with you there Jimbo. I haven't really enjoyed a
Spielberg
> picture since Jaws! Not that I haven't tried, but there's always
something
> in there that ruins it for me! Never fails.

----- Original Message -----

From: Haristas@...

To: pota@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 8:48 PM

Subject: Re: [Planet of the Apes] What are they waiting 4? (OT)

In a message dated 9/5/02 9:59:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, whitty@... writes:

I agree, but tell me....did you ever think he would make the 4th and
5th sequels?  I didn't, and I guess my point is there's just no
telling.

Michael

After doing those ANY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE movies, yeah, you could figure Eastwood would want to get back to DIRTY HARRY, but that bird has flown now.  It wouldn't be credible.  Eastwood's last movie, BLOODWORK, has bombed.  He should now just stick to directing.

-- Rory

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----- Original Message -----

From: Haristas@...

To: pota@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 8:51 PM

Subject: Re: [Planet of the Apes] What are they waiting 4? (OT)

In a message dated 9/5/02 10:30:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, veetus@... writes:

  Mel's younger than Harrison Ford, who will play Indiana Jones again AND is dating Ally McBeal. - - Jeff

This may surprise you, but I wouldn't hold my breath for another INDIANA JONES.  Just a feeling I have.  The deals everyone wants will eventually doom it.

-- Rory

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----- Original Message -----

From: Haristas@...

To: pota@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 8:56 PM

Subject: Re: [Planet of the Apes] What If?

In a message dated 9/5/02 10:31:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time, MTotsky@... writes:

What if J. Lee Thompson had been able to direct the original POTA? I wonder how it would have turned out...

Matt

Schaffner really nailed PLANET, but considering what a good job Thompson did with CONQUEST, I think he might have done just as well, but I'm glad Schaffner did it.   Watch some of MacKENNA'S GOLD and I think you might get some of how PLANET would have played if Thompson had done it.

-- Rory

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