It's never said exactly who Proteus is. It is just a section of the
Scrolls that Zaius mentions in the cave.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, ron kenner <brindlepit2002@y...> wrote:
> interesting; i have a vague memory of this.
> who was proteus?
> how does he compare to human figures of history?
> a moses?
>

Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 09:14:14 -0800 (PST)
From: ron kenner
Subject: Re: Reminder - Battle for the Planet of the Apes

i would like to thank greg p for sending me the awesome battle dvd that hunter made.
i love it.
is there a special dvd cover for it?
rob/ron

 

Rob or Ron,

 

What is special about the BATTLE DVD that Hunter made?

Your Friend,

Rich

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We can never see past the choices we don't understand.

- The Oracle

---

Yes they were indeed filmed and included in the Extended Version of
Battle. See my earlier post on the subject.

If you wish to see those scenes, clips are available in the Video
section of the Group Website:
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/Misc./Stuff/AlphaOmeg
a.htm

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Rich Corbett <richcrbtt@y...> wrote:
>
> James,
>
> I remember the comics and novel of BATTLE included the Alpha Omega
Bomb but I never knew they really had filmed those scenes.
>
> Are they included on the DVD Rob or Ron was talking about?
>
>
> Your Friend,
> Rich

It is an extended version that includes scenes with the Alpha-Omega
bomb. It was only release on lasardisc in Japan and in TV
syndication here during the late '70s and early '80s.

A complete listing of what was added is in the Database section
(http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/database) under 'Battle
Uncut'.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Rich Corbett <richcrbtt@y...> wrote:
>
> Rob or Ron,
>
> What is special about the BATTLE DVD that Hunter made?
>
>
> Your Friend,
> Rich

Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 00:18:49 -0000
From: "James"
Subject: Re: TV series Promo


Originally had the CBS version of Battle on tape. When a local
station ran Battle is was cut down from the Extended Version and
included the Alpha-Omega bomb scenes. A friend and I edited the two
tapes together for a complete version of Battle.

James,

I remember the comics and novel of BATTLE included the Alpha Omega Bomb but I never knew they really had filmed those scenes.

Are they included on the DVD Rob or Ron was talking about?

Your Friend,

Rich

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We can never see past the choices we don't understand.

- The Oracle

---

Whether you like Ron Harper's performance or not, "wooden" is not a description I would use for it.  I can't speak for GG, but he was good in POTA. 

 

Kass

---

Unfortunately the Carson Website discontinued selling individual
episodes some time ago. I beleive is was $100 per show.

We all hope that they bring that feature back now that Johnny has
died.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Rich Corbett <richcrbtt@y...> wrote:
>
> James,
>
> Roddy McDowall and Kim Hunter were on the Johnny Carson Show on
June 2, 1971. Baby Milo was on too and sat on Kim Hunter's lap. Milo
did misbehave a bit and Johnny lectured him on treating big stars
with respect if he wanted to get ahead in Hollywood. It's very funny.
>
> A tape of the show can be ordered from Johnny Carson's web site. I
bought it several years ago but it was very expensive.
>
>
>
> Your Friend,
> Rich

I agree Kass. He is definately not wooden.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Kassidy Rae <valwp@y...> wrote:
>
> Whether you like Ron Harper's performance or not, "wooden" is not
a description I would use for it. I can't speak for GG, but he was
good in POTA.
>
>
>
> Kass
>

Sorry, this is the correct link.

http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/Misc./Stuff/AlphaOmega.htm

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "James" <JamesA1102@a...> wrote:
>
>
> Yes they were indeed filmed and included in the Extended Version
of
> Battle. See my earlier post on the subject.
>
> If you wish to see those scenes, clips are available in the Video
> section of the Group Website:

I was very excited until I read the text all the way to the bottom.
D'oh!

-Ray

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Greg Plonowski <urko3085@s...> wrote:
> You're two months and a day early, James.
>
> Nice pic, though.
>
> Greg P.
>
> JamesA1102@a... wrote:
> Now this is interesting: Click here: Sideshow Collectibles
>
>
>

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In a message dated 2/1/2005 12:25:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, valwp@... writes:

Whether you like Ron Harper's performance or not, "wooden" is not a description I would use for it.  I can't speak for GG, but he was good in POTA. 

Ron was very good in Garrison's Gorillas-at least in the pilot I saw.

Bruce

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Just want to remind everyone that the Marvel covers poll concludes
tomorrow. So far the cover of issue 12 is in the lead, closely
followed by the cover of issue 17. There's just about 24 hours left
to vote so if you haven't yet, be sure and get in there now.

All the covers are available to view on Hunter's site as well as our
own Group Website.

The Medicom vs. Sideshow poll still has a few days left to go and
Medicom is still leading Sideshow by two to one.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "James" <JamesA1102@a...> wrote:

>
>
> Just want to remind everyone that the Marvel covers poll concludes
> tomorrow. So far the cover of issue 12 is in the lead, closely
> followed by the cover of issue 17. There's just about 24 hours left
> to vote so if you haven't yet, be sure and get in there now.
>

I can't believe that I'm the only one who liked the cover to issue #5.
Why does everyone like #12 so much? Don't get me wrong. I like it
too. I liked all the Bob Larkin cover paintings. I just liked some of
the others a little more.

Next, there should be a "least favorite" poll.
I never liked #26 (Viking Apes) too much.

-Ray

Regarding the Marvel magazine covers, has anyone else noticed the
connection between a couple of the Marvel covers and the POTA Addar
model kits?

Look closely at the background apes on #17. Look familiar?
They are all "modeled" on the Addar Aldo model.

The other one is a little harder to see since it's not an exact copy,
but the Gorilla general on the cover of # 19 ("Demons of the
Pyschedrome") has some bits of the Ursus model in him. Imagine him
minus the pistol belt and if his right leg were bent like the model,
then it would be easier to see.

-Ray

Hi all.
I have to say the sideshow Apes are the best ever made.
All I have ever wanted since I've been collecting is a full set of
Apes in the same scale and size.I like the 2001 Hasbro alot.Like the
true Apeness.
Imagine a set of original Apes in that style.
Zira with a funky hair do,Zaius as a real orangatang.
What do you think?
Darrin

.html.htmlIn a message dated 2/1/05 12:51:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, JamesA1102@... writes:

I agree Kass. He is definately not wooden.

Stiff maybe.

Okay, let's debate.  Ron Harper or William Shatner on "Star Trek"?  How's a better actor?  Are either of the Lawrence Oliver?

-- Rory

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But... but... I like 5, 16, and 22. I'm partial to Earl Norem. I
like the realistic apes. But, the violence is way out there! It's
too hard a decision to make.

--Helen

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "James" <JamesA1102@a...> wrote:
>
>
> Just want to remind everyone that the Marvel covers poll concludes
> tomorrow. So far the cover of issue 12 is in the lead, closely
> followed by the cover of issue 17. There's just about 24 hours
left
> to vote so if you haven't yet, be sure and get in there now.
>
> All the covers are available to view on Hunter's site as well as
our
> own Group Website.
>
> The Medicom vs. Sideshow poll still has a few days left to go and
> Medicom is still leading Sideshow by two to one.

No. No. I like 5. Who said that?

--Helen

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Ray" <ursus3978@a...> wrote:
>
>
> --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "James" <JamesA1102@a...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Just want to remind everyone that the Marvel covers poll
concludes
> > tomorrow. So far the cover of issue 12 is in the lead, closely
> > followed by the cover of issue 17. There's just about 24 hours
left
> > to vote so if you haven't yet, be sure and get in there now.
> >
>
> I can't believe that I'm the only one who liked the cover to issue
#5.
> Why does everyone like #12 so much? Don't get me wrong. I like it
> too. I liked all the Bob Larkin cover paintings. I just liked some
of
> the others a little more.
>
> Next, there should be a "least favorite" poll.
> I never liked #26 (Viking Apes) too much.
>
> -Ray

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Thanks. The pic has been uploaded to the files section:
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/RoddyAsGalen.jpeg

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Melinda G Kettler" <mgkettler@m...>
wrote:

> This is a picture from my own collection that I thought I would

share. I haven't seen this picture posted before, unless I just
missed it in the files. I believe it is suppose to be Galen and not
Cornelius. I do not know how to put anything in the files section,
so if one of the moderators wants to add it, please feel free.

>
> Melinda

.html.htmlIn a message dated 2/1/2005 11:35:09 PM Central Standard Time, mgkettler@... writes:

I believe it is suppose to be Galen and not Cornelius.

Yeah, that IS Galen alright... The biggest giveaway: Those UGLY gloves he wore rather than the "hand toupee's"

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Hi Ray,

Check out this link in which someone has altered thier Addar kit to more
closely resemble a magazine cover.

<http://home.cshore.com/bucwheat/wrkbn/ursuspto.htm>

Dave

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Ray" <ursus3978@a...> wrote:

> Next, there should be a "least favorite" poll.
> I never liked #26 (Viking Apes) too much.

Issue 9 - The gorilla with the filed teeth - has always been my least favourite.

Dave

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In a message dated 2/1/2005 11:35:14 P.M. Central Standard Time, mgkettler@... writes:

I believe it is suppose to be Galen and not Cornelius. 

 

It is.  The gloves are a dead give away.

 

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--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, LordTZer0@A... wrote:

> It just doesn't look like Heston to me.

Here's my favourite likeness to Heston so far.

<http://www.histomin.com/lineand/andmov/pgandmovfut.htm> (you'll need to
scroll down the page a little)

What you see is pretty much actual size! It's an amazing little kit, although the
ape needs some extra hair added around the collar.

I'll post some pix when I finish the one I'm working on.

Dave

I totally agree with Kass---Ron Harper was right for that role and
played it well.I have always preferred Virdon to Burke(guess me and
Kass part company there!)because Virdon always seemed to have that
paternal mix of authority and fun.Personally, it's difficult to see
how Virdon could have been done better, bearing in mind that this is
an 'episode a week' television schedule we're dealing with.Can I put
my head in a noose here and suggest that one problem with the show
was that James Naughton never quite left the 'stage style' and was a
bit too expansive for television, possibly majking everyone else seem
understated or,maybe, 'wooden'? If Kass finds me, could someone
please tell my family what happened!? John, Scrolls.

Last time I looked, #5 only had one vote (mine).
Thanks Helen. :)
Go 5!

-Ray

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "ape_mom" <sand_hill_school@y...> wrote:
>
>
> No. No. I like 5. Who said that?
>
> --Helen
>
>
> --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Ray" <ursus3978@a...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "James" <JamesA1102@a...> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Just want to remind everyone that the Marvel covers poll
> concludes
> > > tomorrow. So far the cover of issue 12 is in the lead, closely
> > > followed by the cover of issue 17. There's just about 24 hours
> left
> > > to vote so if you haven't yet, be sure and get in there now.
> > >
> >
> > I can't believe that I'm the only one who liked the cover to
issue
> #5.
> > Why does everyone like #12 so much? Don't get me wrong. I like it
> > too. I liked all the Bob Larkin cover paintings. I just liked
some
> of
> > the others a little more.
> >
> > Next, there should be a "least favorite" poll.
> > I never liked #26 (Viking Apes) too much.
> >
> > -Ray

I love seeing well painted versions of the Addar kits. When I painted
them as a kid - they came out TERRIBLE!
I've been tempted to paint the re-issued ones now, as an adult and
see how'd I do, but I'm afraid that I'll still screw 'em up. Besides,
they look kinda cool unpainted.
Thanks for the link Dave.

-Ray

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Dave B" <dave@4...> wrote:
>
>
> Hi Ray,
>
> Check out this link in which someone has altered thier Addar kit to
more
> closely resemble a magazine cover.
>
> <http://home.cshore.com/bucwheat/wrkbn/ursuspto.htm>
>
> Dave

I just checked and #5 had two votes.

One of my favorites is #7 with the Gorillas chasing Taylor & Nova by
the statue. I'm surprized that more people didn't vote for it.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Ray" <ursus3978@a...> wrote:
>
>
> Last time I looked, #5 only had one vote (mine).
> Thanks Helen. :)
> Go 5!
>
> -Ray
>

Yeah, #7 would have been my fourth choice, but I didn't vote for it
because I don't like the gorilla on the left. I stopped at three
votes.

--Helen

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "James" <JamesA1102@a...> wrote:
>
>
> I just checked and #5 had two votes.
>
> One of my favorites is #7 with the Gorillas chasing Taylor & Nova
by
> the statue. I'm surprized that more people didn't vote for it.
>
> --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Ray" <ursus3978@a...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Last time I looked, #5 only had one vote (mine).
> > Thanks Helen. :)
> > Go 5!
> >
> > -Ray
> >

I agree with you both. Ron Harper was perfect. I don't know about
the theater bit that you mention concerning James Naughton, but I
think they both exhibited personalities that fit the parts they
played. James Naughton, cute dimples and smile, etc., is a bit of a
strut! Cute, but not the kind of guy that misses his family and
home. Ron Harper just really feels like the buried emotion guy-type
husband/father that has a drive to go home. I think it's actually
pretty real.

--Helen

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "shanter2002" <mail@m...> wrote:
>
>
>
> I totally agree with Kass---Ron Harper was right for that role and
> played it well.I have always preferred Virdon to Burke(guess me
and
> Kass part company there!)because Virdon always seemed to have that
> paternal mix of authority and fun.Personally, it's difficult to
see
> how Virdon could have been done better, bearing in mind that this
is
> an 'episode a week' television schedule we're dealing with.Can I
put
> my head in a noose here and suggest that one problem with the show
> was that James Naughton never quite left the 'stage style' and was
a
> bit too expansive for television, possibly majking everyone else
seem
> understated or,maybe, 'wooden'? If Kass finds me, could someone
> please tell my family what happened!? John, Scrolls.

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I think I would keep them as they are and pretend the 2001 thing
never happened

-- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "darrinkiernan" <darrinkiernan@y...>
wrote:

>
>
> Hi all.
> I have to say the sideshow Apes are the best ever made.
> All I have ever wanted since I've been collecting is a full set of
> Apes in the same scale and size.I like the 2001 Hasbro alot.Like

the

> true Apeness.
> Imagine a set of original Apes in that style.
> Zira with a funky hair do,Zaius as a real orangatang.
> What do you think?
> Darrin

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In a message dated 2/2/2005 11:35:25 A.M. Central Standard Time, sand_hill_school@... writes:

James Naughton, cute dimples and smile, etc.,

 

I don't get dimples.

What's cute about dimples?

Why are dimples cute,

and pimples aren't?

 

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.html.htmlIn a message dated 2/2/05 6:07:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, valwp@... writes:

I disagree he was stiff. 

Kass

Kassiopia, you know in your heart of hearts that you very much wish he were stiff!<.html <.html

.html.htmlFrom IMDb.com:

20th Century Fox To Quit India
Twentieth Century Fox has closed down its Indian distribution office in Mumbai (Bombay) after 73 years, citing a decline of interest in dubbed movies on the subcontinent. Fox's marketing manager in Mumbai, Paresh Manjrekar, told the website WebIndia: "It is a fact that the market for dubbed English films is not the same as it used to be once upon a time. A majority of English films, apart from a handful few, have got a poor response at the box-office in recent times. Considering the publicity costs and the efforts involved in releasing a film, it may not be a profitable proposition. And to add insult to injury, these dot heads don't like POTA!"




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Hello all,

Some of you may know me but those who dont, I own New Ape Order
(NAO). I make custom POTA clothing for the 8" Mego ape(s). Im not
trying to sell you guys anything, just thought youd be interested in
seeing some of what I do.
Not seen on the site at this time which will be posted later this
week is the red conquest jumpsuit for the Meog soldier ape.

Good to be here and speak to other fans!

Dave

http://www.geocities.com/lepageman8/

Ha ha!

Nelson

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Lt. Reivaj Vaxpon" <garindan_71@h...>
wrote:

>
>
> Hello, I´m here!
> The moderator of this group is worried because I´m not post

mesagges

> in this group´.
> Don´t worried fellas, I´m OK, I try post more frecuently.

.html William Shatner is actually a better actor on stage. I saw him in Deathtrap and he was excellent. Elaine<.html

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In a message dated 2/2/2005 6:08:57 P.M. Central Standard Time, Haristas@... writes:

And to add insult to injury, these dot heads don't like POTA!"

They don't have kissing in their films.

Maybe the kiss just turned them off.

That and they didn't break into song

every ten minutes and dance around

like they were possessed by Shiva.

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I remember the show "Longstreet" and that is really showing my age

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Longstreet -- good stuff because Bruce Lee was in it

 

 

 

 

In a message dated 2/2/2005 8:19:50 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, PofTAfan@... writes:

I remember the show "Longstreet" and that is really showing my age

 

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The following pota poll is now closed. Here are the
final results:


POLL QUESTION: Part 2: Which are your favorite Marvel
Magazine covers? (Vote for as many as
you like)

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Issue 16, 4 votes, 14.81%
- Issue 17, 6 votes, 22.22%
- Issue 18, 2 votes, 7.41%
- Issue 19, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Issue 20 , 1 votes, 3.70%
- Issue 21, 1 votes, 3.70%
- Issue 22, 3 votes, 11.11%
- Issue 23, 3 votes, 11.11%
- Issue 24, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Issue 25, 1 votes, 3.70%
- Issue 26, 1 votes, 3.70%
- Issue 27, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Issue 28, 3 votes, 11.11%
- Issue 29, 2 votes, 7.41%



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The following pota poll is now closed. Here are the
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POLL QUESTION: Part 1: Which are your favorite Marvel
Magazine covers? (Vote for as many as
you like)

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Issue 1, 4 votes, 10.53%
- Issue 2, 3 votes, 7.89%
- Issue 3, 3 votes, 7.89%
- Issue 4 , 1 votes, 2.63%
- Issue 5, 2 votes, 5.26%
- Issue 6, 1 votes, 2.63%
- Issue 7, 4 votes, 10.53%
- Issue 8, 1 votes, 2.63%
- Issue 9, 1 votes, 2.63%
- Issue 10, 3 votes, 7.89%
- Issue 11, 3 votes, 7.89%
- Issue 12, 7 votes, 18.42%
- Issue 13 , 0 votes, 0.00%
- Issue 14, 3 votes, 7.89%
- Issue 15, 2 votes, 5.26%



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I've been racking my brains and I can't remember having seen Harper in
anything other than POTA.

Character wise, as a kid I liked Burke best. I guess I responded to his more
'boyish' character. As an adult I find Virdon the more interesting. I've always
thought Naughton was the better actor though. Maybe Harper thought so too
and that's why they didn't get on so well?

Dave

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, PofTAfan@a... wrote:

> I remember the show "Longstreet" and that is really showing my age

I remember it too - strangely because of Franciscus, not Bruce Lee. I also
vaguely remember a TV movie where Franciscus played a record producer
who ends up being shot in the back of a cab (By Rory?) - does anyone know
the title?

Dave

For sheer energy, invention, beauty and enthusiasm, Indian (and more so
Asian) movies run rings around Hollywood. Hollywood knows it too - look how
many movies from foreign countries are being re-made.

Hollywood is losing (has lost?) its way - it should sit up and take notice.

The imagery from 'Hero' and 'Flying Daggers' will live in my mind a lot longer
than that of 'I Robot' or 'Van Helsing'.

Speaking of 'I robot' I found myself experiencing a little bit of a Conquest 'vibe'
while watching some scenes - anyone else?

Dave

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I love Asian cinema, with the exception of Indian cinema.

I've seen plenty of them, and I have yet to see one I like.

 

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In a message dated 2/3/2005 3:43:35 A.M. Central Standard Time, dave@... writes:

I remember it too - strangely because of Franciscus, not Bruce Lee.

 

Bruce was Longstreet's martial arts teacher.

I even remember the Mad magazine spoof.

Longshot.

 

 

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In a message dated 2/3/2005 3:46:24 A.M. Central Standard Time, dave@... writes:

I've always thought Naughton was the better actor though.

I've always though David was a better actor.

And . . . He's a Pepper.  Wouldn't you like to be a Pepper too?

 

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.html.htmlIn a message dated 2/3/05 4:43:19 AM Eastern Standard Time, dave@... writes:

Speaking of 'I robot' I found myself experiencing a little bit of a Conquest 'vibe'
while watching some scenes - anyone else?

Dave

It sucked.

-- Rory<.html <.html

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In a message dated 2/3/2005 4:27:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, Haristas@... writes:

Speaking of 'I robot' I found myself experiencing a little bit of a Conquest 'vibe'
while watching some scenes - anyone else?

Dave

It sucked.

-- Rory

Yeah I'm inclined to agree. I saw it in a nice ultra modern stadium seat theatre which tends to enhance one's opinion of the movie and it still SUCKED!

Bruce

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Well the results are in and the cover to issue #12 came in first:

A great cover but I'm still surprised so many voted for it over other great covers.

 

The cover to issue #17 was second:

Another great cover. No surprise there.

 

The covers from issues #1, #7 and #16 tied for third. While the covers for issues #13, #19 & #27 got no votes. Maybe we should put these three in a poll for least favorite cover.

 

One surprise the infamous Ape Viking cover from issue #26 actually got one vote. Well I guess there has to be one in every group;-)

 

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Speaking of theaters, I'm wondering when was the last time anyone
here saw a POTA film (other than the 2001 remake) in a theater?

For me it was the summer of 1974 during the 'Go Ape' festival. Since
then it has been TV airing, audio tapes, video tapes and now DVD.
But they are something I would really like to experience in a
theater again.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, stenosaurus@a... wrote:
>
> Yeah I'm inclined to agree. I saw it in a nice ultra modern
stadium seat
> theatre which tends to enhance one's opinion of the movie and it
still SUCKED!
> Bruce

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Sadly I never did see a true POTA film in the theatres, but does anybody think that we will ever see the originals back in the theatres?

 

And what's the chance of seeing a new POTA movie period, TV show or anything? I mean is it really all in the past now?

 

I hope I'm wrong.

 

Tony

 

 

 

 

In a message dated 2/3/2005 8:30:29 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, JamesA1102@... writes:

Speaking of theaters, I'm wondering when was the last time anyone
here saw a POTA film (other than the 2001 remake) in a theater?

For me it was the summer of 1974 during the 'Go Ape' festival. Since
then it has been TV airing, audio tapes, video tapes and now DVD.
But they are something I would really like to experience in a
theater again.

 

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.html.htmlIn a message dated 2/3/2005 11:09:57 PM Central Standard Time, kidro85@... writes:

And what's the chance of seeing a new POTA movie period, TV show or anything?

Slim and one... (Unless Whitty makes one)<.html <.html

.html In Boston, the original was shown at the time of the thirtieth aniversary in theaters. I wasn't able to see it again in the theater so the last time was when I was in junior high school. Quite a long time ago. Elaine<.html

.html.htmlIn a message dated 2/3/2005 11:35:30 PM Central Standard Time, mlccougar@... writes:

Slim and one...

That should say "Slim and None"<.html <.html

I saw the first film at a neighborhood pub/pizzeria/theater about six
years ago. It was part of their weekend matinee revival program. It
was a beautiful venue... HUGE screen... and the 35mm print was pretty
decent too for being 30 years old!

I watched BOTH showings.

I've begged them to repeat it... but have yet to be successful.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "James" <JamesA1102@a...> wrote:
>
>
> Speaking of theaters, I'm wondering when was the last time anyone
> here saw a POTA film (other than the 2001 remake) in a theater?
>
> For me it was the summer of 1974 during the 'Go Ape' festival.
Since
> then it has been TV airing, audio tapes, video tapes and now DVD.
> But they are something I would really like to experience in a
> theater again.
>
>
> --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, stenosaurus@a... wrote:
> >
> > Yeah I'm inclined to agree. I saw it in a nice ultra modern
> stadium seat
> > theatre which tends to enhance one's opinion of the movie and it
> still SUCKED!
> > Bruce

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So basically what we keep alive here in this group is all we will get from the POTA? I hope we are wrong. Kind of scary thought.

 

Fox could still make a killing with the POTA cant they? POTA = $$$$$$

 

 

Tony

 

 

In a message dated 2/3/2005 9:35:30 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, mlccougar@... writes:

And what's the chance of seeing a new POTA movie period, TV show or anything?

Slim and one... (Unless Whitty makes one)

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Funny you should ask. The last time I saw POTA in a theatre was exactly
one year ago (Feb. 4) at the Arclight theater. Afterwards there was a
discussion with Eric Greene, Mort Abrahams and Buck Kartalian. I saw it
about 4 times in the '90's under interesting circumstances. Never saw it as
a kid in a theatre. I've also seen "Beneath" and "Escape" in a theater in
the '90's, once each. - - - Jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: "James" <JamesA1102@...>
To: <pota@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 8:23 PM
Subject: [Planet of the Apes] Re: 20th Century Fox


>
>
>
> Speaking of theaters, I'm wondering when was the last time anyone
> here saw a POTA film (other than the 2001 remake) in a theater?
>
> For me it was the summer of 1974 during the 'Go Ape' festival. Since
> then it has been TV airing, audio tapes, video tapes and now DVD.
> But they are something I would really like to experience in a
> theater again.
>
>
> --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, stenosaurus@a... wrote:
> >
> > Yeah I'm inclined to agree. I saw it in a nice ultra modern
> stadium seat
> > theatre which tends to enhance one's opinion of the movie and it
> still SUCKED!
> > Bruce
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Be sure to visit the Group's Internal Website
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/MainPage.htm for Original POTA One
Sheets & Lobby Cards, Trailers & Rare Videos, Trading Cards and much, much
more...
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

The last time I saw any ape movie on the big screen would have been back in
the 70's when they were re-released to coincide with the then popularity of the
TV show.

I don't recall any marathons where all five were shown. Usually they were split
into double bills, with no regard for continuity. In my regionThe original was
paired with Escape - Beneath was paired with Conquest - Battle was shown
with 'Hell Boats' (James Franciscus... Yayyyy!).

I had the pleasure of once watching the original on DVD on a top-of-the-
range, bloody HUGE, plasma TV. That was awesome!

Dave

Saw it in the 90's a few times at the Brattle Theater in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Mass. I
think they show it annually still. It was paired up with '12 Monkeys'.

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "James" <JamesA1102@a...>
> To: <pota@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 8:23 PM
> Subject: [Planet of the Apes] Re: 20th Century Fox
>
>
> >
> >
> >
> > Speaking of theaters, I'm wondering when was the last time anyone
> > here saw a POTA film (other than the 2001 remake) in a theater?
> >
> > For me it was the summer of 1974 during the 'Go Ape' festival. Since
> > then it has been TV airing, audio tapes, video tapes and now DVD.
> > But they are something I would really like to experience in a
> > theater again.
> >
> >
> > --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, stenosaurus@a... wrote:
> > >
> > > Yeah I'm inclined to agree. I saw it in a nice ultra modern
> > stadium seat
> > > theatre which tends to enhance one's opinion of the movie and it
> > still SUCKED!
> > > Bruce
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Be sure to visit the Group's Internal Website
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/MainPage.htm for Original POTA One
> Sheets & Lobby Cards, Trailers & Rare Videos, Trading Cards and much, much
> more...
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >

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I say get a TV with a 55 inch screen and

surround sound, a theater chair, a remote

control light dimmer and pop some pop corn.

 

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In a message dated 2/3/2005 11:09:56 P.M. Central Standard Time, kidro85@... writes:

Sadly I never did see a true POTA film in the theatres, but does anybody think that we will ever see the originals back in the theatres?

 

Maybe repertory cinema, or a midnight movie.

I think someone talked the teacher of their

film club into showing a 16 mm print.  Unless

they get back to their roots, I'd say you have

a better chance of seeing POTA2K1 II in theaters

 

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.html.htmlIn a message dated 2/3/05 11:30:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, JamesA1102@... writes:

Speaking of theaters, I'm wondering when was the last time anyone
here saw a POTA film (other than the 2001 remake) in a theater?

For me it was the summer of 1974 during the 'Go Ape' festival.

Yeah, me too.  June 1974.  Haven't seen PLANET or any of the others in a theatre since.

-- Rory<.html <.html

.html.htmlIn a message dated 2/4/05 4:27:02 AM Eastern Standard Time, protozaius@... writes:

and the 35mm print was pretty decent too for being 30 years old!

No way it was a thirty year old print.  It would have looked all pink.  Colors faded pretty fast in those days.  Probably a recently struck print.

-- Rory<.html <.html

.html.htmlIn a message dated 2/4/05 8:47:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, LordTZer0@... writes:

I say get a TV with a 55 inch screen and
surround sound, a theater chair, a remote
control light dimmer and pop some pop corn.

I know someone with a fifty inch plasma.  PLANET 35th Anniversary DVD looks awesome on it.

-- Rory<.html <.html

I got to see the original POTA again, in a movie theater a few years
ago. A theater here in downtown NYC was showing it. I went to an
afternoon show expecting to be one of only 2 or 3 people in the
theater. I was surprised to find the theater packed! I didn't think
that there were that many POTA fans out there other than me.
Turns out there weren't.
To my surprise and disapointment, it seemed like the majority of
people were there to laugh at the movie. For them it was a shlocky,
Mystery Science Theater experiance. There were huge peels of laughter
after almost every Heston line.
I was so pissed!

Damn them all to hell.

-Ray

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Dave B" <dave@4...> wrote:
>
>
> The last time I saw any ape movie on the big screen would have been
back in
> the 70's when they were re-released to coincide with the then
popularity of the
> TV show.
>
> I don't recall any marathons where all five were shown. Usually
they were split
> into double bills, with no regard for continuity. In my regionThe
original was
> paired with Escape - Beneath was paired with Conquest - Battle was
shown
> with 'Hell Boats' (James Franciscus... Yayyyy!).
>
> I had the pleasure of once watching the original on DVD on a top-of-
the-
> range, bloody HUGE, plasma TV. That was awesome!
>
> Dave

Every time I've seen POTA in a theater it was with an appreciative crowd.
Well, the first time, in 1990 it was only me and two other people in the
theater! But when I saw "Beneath" there was a lot of laughter at the film's
expense. But they are older movies and sensibilities have changed (I think
for the worse. I think people expect to laugh these days at action/sci-fi
movies. The heroes throw out one-liners. People want a roller coaster ride,
they don't want to take ideas seriously. And Heston has become a caricature
in the culture with his NRA image. He's an easy target (as is William
Shatner, who has turned that to his advantage). - - - Jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray" <ursus3978@...>
To: <pota@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 7:01 AM
Subject: [Planet of the Apes] Re: Apes in theatres


>
>
>
> I got to see the original POTA again, in a movie theater a few years
> ago. A theater here in downtown NYC was showing it. I went to an
> afternoon show expecting to be one of only 2 or 3 people in the
> theater. I was surprised to find the theater packed! I didn't think
> that there were that many POTA fans out there other than me.
> Turns out there weren't.
> To my surprise and disapointment, it seemed like the majority of
> people were there to laugh at the movie. For them it was a shlocky,
> Mystery Science Theater experiance. There were huge peels of laughter
> after almost every Heston line.
> I was so pissed!
>
> Damn them all to hell.
>
> -Ray
>
>
> --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Dave B" <dave@4...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > The last time I saw any ape movie on the big screen would have been
> back in
> > the 70's when they were re-released to coincide with the then
> popularity of the
> > TV show.
> >
> > I don't recall any marathons where all five were shown. Usually
> they were split
> > into double bills, with no regard for continuity. In my regionThe
> original was
> > paired with Escape - Beneath was paired with Conquest - Battle was
> shown
> > with 'Hell Boats' (James Franciscus... Yayyyy!).
> >
> > I had the pleasure of once watching the original on DVD on a top-of-
> the-
> > range, bloody HUGE, plasma TV. That was awesome!
> >
> > Dave
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Be sure to visit the Group's Internal Website
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/MainPage.htm for Original POTA One
Sheets & Lobby Cards, Trailers & Rare Videos, Trading Cards and much, much
more...
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

I thought Ron Harper and Naughton were a perfect match. Their different
acting styles meshed perfectly. If the show had a problem it was the
scripts, not the cast (except some of the guests).
By the way, Naughton is in a new theatrical movie called "Fascination",
starring Jacqueline Bisset (remember her?) . - - - Jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: "shanter2002" <mail@...>
To: <pota@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 12:45 AM
Subject: [Planet of the Apes] Re: Ron Harper


>
>
>
>
> I totally agree with Kass---Ron Harper was right for that role and
> played it well.I have always preferred Virdon to Burke(guess me and
> Kass part company there!)because Virdon always seemed to have that
> paternal mix of authority and fun.Personally, it's difficult to see
> how Virdon could have been done better, bearing in mind that this is
> an 'episode a week' television schedule we're dealing with.Can I put
> my head in a noose here and suggest that one problem with the show
> was that James Naughton never quite left the 'stage style' and was a
> bit too expansive for television, possibly majking everyone else seem
> understated or,maybe, 'wooden'? If Kass finds me, could someone
> please tell my family what happened!? John, Scrolls.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Be sure to visit the Group's Internal Website
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/MainPage.htm for Original POTA One
Sheets & Lobby Cards, Trailers & Rare Videos, Trading Cards and much, much
more...
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Thanks. This was a good article. Fox has no one to blame but themselves
that the POTA collectible market is "soft". It could've been their
"Spiderman" but they needed to hit the new movie out of the park. Plus
"Sideshow" figures are expensive for the average person. Despite that I was
hoping the "Sideshow" figures would mark an upswing but I guess not. Oh
well, Fox saved us a lot of money. - - - Jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: "protozaius" <protozaius@...>
To: <pota@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 2:36 PM
Subject: [Planet of the Apes] Re: Side Shows next Ape Line?


>
>
> I don't know if this has been posted but there was a interview with a
> big wig at Sideshow concerning their 12" POTA figures. He is pretty
> frank about the lack of support for the line (Come on guys BUY MORE
> APES!) however, he does say that they is going to be more Apes
> previewed at Toy Fair. Here's the link:
>
>
http://systems.figures.com/Features/index.htmlshow_article=39374&domain=figures.com&dom=fig&domain_id=4
>
> All that has been said, in various char rooms, is that Brent has been
> sculpted. It came straight from the sculpter himself, Mat Falls
> during an online chat.
>
> And Toy Fair is set for next month. I'm hoping that they will
> finally roll out their 1/4 scale Apes: Cornelius and Zaius! They
> announced plans for them at last year's Toy Fair but I think they
> were waiting to see how their 12" did. They are expensive BUT WELL
> WORTH IT! I have their 1/4 scale Hellboy and he is AWESOME!
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Ray" <ursus3978@a...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "luke_the_drifter52"
> <JLKINSER1970@h...>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Has any one heard what Ape figures Side Show will be doing next
> > > after this line is completed?
> > > I emailed them several months ago and asked and they never
> replied.
> >
> > I heard a rumor on a Sideshow message board that there will be an
> > upcoming Brent. This bodes well (If it's true) for more characters
> > from Beneath, especially General Ursus. His uniform was always my
> > favorite. That's one figure I would LOVE to have.
> >
> > If they make more figures from Beneath I would imagine they'd also
> > make a Mutant.
> > Maybe another exclusive Gorilla. This one could be an "Invading
> Army"
> > Gorilla. Probably with a backpack, submachine gun, horn, and/or
> flag?
> >
> > Of course they could get silly and give us Ursus and Zaius dressed
> in
> > towels!
> >
> > -Ray
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Be sure to visit the Group's Internal Website
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/MainPage.htm for Original POTA One
Sheets & Lobby Cards, Trailers & Rare Videos, Trading Cards and much, much
more...
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

.html.htmlIn a message dated 2/4/05 11:29:16 AM Eastern Standard Time, ursus3978@... writes:

I got to see the original POTA again, in a movie theater a few years
ago. A theater here in downtown NYC was showing it. I went to an
afternoon show expecting to be one of only 2 or 3 people in the
theater. I was surprised to find the theater packed! I didn't think
that there were that many POTA fans out there other than me.
Turns out there weren't.
To my surprise and disapointment, it seemed like the majority of
people were there to laugh at the movie. For them it was a shlocky,
Mystery Science Theater experiance. There were huge peels of laughter
after almost every Heston line.
I was so pissed!

Damn them all to hell.

-Ray

Must have been an audience of fruits.

-- Rory<.html <.html

Heston took advantage of that sense of caricature as well. He did
some radio (maybe TV too?) beer commercials where he played up his
big booming "Moses" voice. All tongue in cheek.

-Ray

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, <veetus@e...> wrote:
>
And Heston has become a caricature
> in the culture with his NRA image. He's an easy target (as is
William
> Shatner, who has turned that to his advantage). - - - Jeff
>

I got to see the original POTA again, in a movie theater a few years
ago. A theater here in downtown NYC was showing it. I went to an
afternoon show expecting to be one of only 2 or 3 people in the
theater. I was surprised to find the theater packed! I didn't think
that there were that many POTA fans out there other than me.
Turns out there weren't.
To my surprise and disapointment, it seemed like the majority of
people were there to laugh at the movie. For them it was a shlocky,
Mystery Science Theater experiance. There were huge peels of laughter
after almost every Heston line.
I was so pissed!

Damn them all to hell.

-Ray


--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Dave B" <dave@4...> wrote:
>
>
> The last time I saw any ape movie on the big screen would have been
back in
> the 70's when they were re-released to coincide with the then
popularity of the
> TV show.
>
> I don't recall any marathons where all five were shown. Usually
they were split
> into double bills, with no regard for continuity. In my regionThe
original was
> paired with Escape - Beneath was paired with Conquest - Battle was
shown
> with 'Hell Boats' (James Franciscus... Yayyyy!).
>
> I had the pleasure of once watching the original on DVD on a top-of-
the-
> range, bloody HUGE, plasma TV. That was awesome!
>
> Dave








Be sure to visit the Group's Internal Website http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/MainPage.htm for Original POTA One Sheets & Lobby Cards, Trailers & Rare Videos, Trading Cards and much, much more...

go vegetarian!

In a message dated 2/3/05 11:30:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, JamesA1102@... writes:

Speaking of theaters, I'm wondering when was the last time anyone
here saw a POTA film (other than the 2001 remake) in a theater?

For me it was the summer of 1974 during the 'Go Ape' festival.

Yeah, me too.  June 1974.  Haven't seen PLANET or any of the others in a theatre since.

-- Rory

Be sure to visit the Group's Internal Website http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/MainPage.htm for Original POTA One Sheets & Lobby Cards, Trailers & Rare Videos, Trading Cards and much, much more...

go vegetarian!

The beer commercials might have been a clever idea man's. I never got the
feeling Heston has a sense of humor about himself. Shatner's image seems to
be a game plan, from commercials to movies to TV to a new album ("Has
Been"). Even "Star Trek" books. He's become an industry that can be
described as "Look Ma, I'm overacting!" More power to him. - - - Jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray" <ursus3978@...>
To: <pota@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 9:36 AM
Subject: [Planet of the Apes] Re: Apes in theatres


>
>
>
> Heston took advantage of that sense of caricature as well. He did
> some radio (maybe TV too?) beer commercials where he played up his
> big booming "Moses" voice. All tongue in cheek.
>
> -Ray
>
> --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, <veetus@e...> wrote:
> >
> And Heston has become a caricature
> > in the culture with his NRA image. He's an easy target (as is
> William
> > Shatner, who has turned that to his advantage). - - - Jeff
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Be sure to visit the Group's Internal Website
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/MainPage.htm for Original POTA One
Sheets & Lobby Cards, Trailers & Rare Videos, Trading Cards and much, much
more...
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

To be specific, Shatner has had a good career for a long time, even before
"Star Trek". And in the '80's he had the "Trek" movies and "T.J. Hooker".
But lately, maybe less than 10 years he's become "William Shatner", and
that's during a down time for "Star Trek". The Priceline commercials, the
cameos in movies ("Miss Confidenciality"), the ghostwritten books and now
TV. It's "Shatner the industry". It's very instructive on career management
for actors. And it reflects too the "reality show" mentality of the culture
now. Famous for being famous. Maybe someone should jump start POTA that way.
"The Real POTA". - - - Jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: <veetus@...>
To: <pota@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Planet of the Apes] Re: Apes in theatres


>
>
> The beer commercials might have been a clever idea man's. I never got
the
> feeling Heston has a sense of humor about himself. Shatner's image seems
to
> be a game plan, from commercials to movies to TV to a new album ("Has
> Been"). Even "Star Trek" books. He's become an industry that can be
> described as "Look Ma, I'm overacting!" More power to him. - - - Jeff
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ray" <ursus3978@...>
> To: <pota@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 9:36 AM
> Subject: [Planet of the Apes] Re: Apes in theatres
>
>
> >
> >
> >
> > Heston took advantage of that sense of caricature as well. He did
> > some radio (maybe TV too?) beer commercials where he played up his
> > big booming "Moses" voice. All tongue in cheek.
> >
> > -Ray
> >
> > --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, <veetus@e...> wrote:
> > >
> > And Heston has become a caricature
> > > in the culture with his NRA image. He's an easy target (as is
> > William
> > > Shatner, who has turned that to his advantage). - - - Jeff
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Be sure to visit the Group's Internal Website
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/MainPage.htm for Original POTA
One
> Sheets & Lobby Cards, Trailers & Rare Videos, Trading Cards and much, much
> more...
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Be sure to visit the Group's Internal Website
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/MainPage.htm for Original POTA One
Sheets & Lobby Cards, Trailers & Rare Videos, Trading Cards and much, much
more...
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Well, they must be selling somewhat decent mo matter what he is
saying. The new Beneath the Planet of the Apes Taylor is $50.00. ANd
there is still only a buy 2 limit on all the Ape figures. I know, I
bought 2 of each one. Even this new Taylor!!!
I hope they continue on to do the TV series also.




In pota@yahoogroups.com, <veetus@e...> wrote:

>
> Thanks. This was a good article. Fox has no one to blame but

themselves

> that the POTA collectible market is "soft". It could've been their
> "Spiderman" but they needed to hit the new movie out of the park.

Plus

> "Sideshow" figures are expensive for the average person. Despite

that I was

> hoping the "Sideshow" figures would mark an upswing but I guess

not. Oh

> well, Fox saved us a lot of money. - - - Jeff
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "protozaius" <protozaius@y...>
> To: <pota@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 2:36 PM
> Subject: [Planet of the Apes] Re: Side Shows next Ape Line?
>
>
> >
> >
> > I don't know if this has been posted but there was a interview

with a

> > big wig at Sideshow concerning their 12" POTA figures. He is

pretty

> > frank about the lack of support for the line (Come on guys BUY

MORE

> > APES!) however, he does say that they is going to be more Apes
> > previewed at Toy Fair. Here's the link:
> >
> >
> http://systems.figures.com/Features/index.html

show_article=39374&domain=figures.com&dom=fig&domain_id=4

> >
> > All that has been said, in various char rooms, is that Brent has

been

> > sculpted. It came straight from the sculpter himself, Mat Falls
> > during an online chat.
> >
> > And Toy Fair is set for next month. I'm hoping that they will
> > finally roll out their 1/4 scale Apes: Cornelius and Zaius! They
> > announced plans for them at last year's Toy Fair but I think they
> > were waiting to see how their 12" did. They are expensive BUT

WELL

> > WORTH IT! I have their 1/4 scale Hellboy and he is AWESOME!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Ray" <ursus3978@a...> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "luke_the_drifter52"
> > <JLKINSER1970@h...>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Has any one heard what Ape figures Side Show will be doing

next

> > > > after this line is completed?
> > > > I emailed them several months ago and asked and they never
> > replied.
> > >
> > > I heard a rumor on a Sideshow message board that there will be

an

> > > upcoming Brent. This bodes well (If it's true) for more

characters

> > > from Beneath, especially General Ursus. His uniform was always

my

> > > favorite. That's one figure I would LOVE to have.
> > >
> > > If they make more figures from Beneath I would imagine they'd

also

> > > make a Mutant.
> > > Maybe another exclusive Gorilla. This one could be an "Invading
> > Army"
> > > Gorilla. Probably with a backpack, submachine gun, horn, and/or
> > flag?
> > >
> > > Of course they could get silly and give us Ursus and Zaius

dressed

> > in
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In a message dated 2/4/2005 10:31:28 A.M. Central Standard Time, Haristas@... writes:

Yeah, me too.  June 1974.  Haven't seen PLANET or any of the others in a theatre since.

Me too...at The Capital theater in Salt Lake.

 

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In a message dated 2/4/2005 10:29:17 A.M. Central Standard Time, ursus3978@... writes:

For them it was a shlocky, Mystery Science Theater experiance. There were huge peels of laughter after almost every Heston line.

 

Yeah, too bad you can't go back in time like in the movie.  Today's sophisticated  audiences are anything but!  They're jaded.

 

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In a message dated 2/4/2005 11:36:01 A.M. Central Standard Time, veetus@... writes:

starring Jacqueline Bisset (remember her?)

Ohh yeah  The Deep!  with Robert Shaw.

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I just today, spoke with a guy selling them (www.amoktime.com) and he
said that he thought they were selling pretty good.
I have my fingers crossed for them to at least do a few Beneath
figures.

-Ray

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "luke_the_drifter52" <JLKINSER1970@h...>
wrote:

>
>
> Well, they must be selling somewhat decent mo matter what he is
> saying. The new Beneath the Planet of the Apes Taylor is $50.00.

ANd

> there is still only a buy 2 limit on all the Ape figures. I know, I
> bought 2 of each one. Even this new Taylor!!!
> I hope they continue on to do the TV series also.
>
>
>
>

I just got the Sideshow Soldier Ape today (the regular version).
I think he looks great. The head sculpt looks very accurate to me
although some of the details like the facial wrinkles have been
softend from the prototype sculpt that is pictured on the front of
the box.
I picked him up in a comic book store (Amok Time on Long Island, NY)
and I got to pick through a couple of them to find the best one. You
can see a hint of his molars on the right side of his mouth. Some
figures had those teeth painted more promiently than others and
looked a little funny.
The boots look great and are complete with the buckles on the sides.
His leather-like tunic can be removed and he has a full shirt on
underneath. This will make it possible to make a cusom Julius figure.

The gloves are interesting. He has black pleather "cuffs" that taper
at the wrist and molded glove hands to give the illusion of a
gauntlet. The effect works pretty well. They took the time to sculpt
a seem on the inner part of the glove, around the thumb, where it's
less likely to be seen, but neglected to sculpt the seems on the back
of the hand.
The rifle is beautiful. Very detailed. The bolt even pulls back to
reveal an empty chamber.
The club is nice. Maybe a little too long? I'm not sure.
I was a little dissapointed in the horizontal seems on the tunic and
gloves. They aren't raised at all, just two lines of stitching.
I mean, if the crappy Hasbro Gorillas could have raised seems, then
Sideshow could have done it.

For me the worst part of the set is the bandolier. The color looks
all wrong to me (too tan) and it's made from a very cheap material.
It's too bad because the black sculpted "wallets" look great.
I made my own bandolier from some dark brown pleather and used
the "wallets" and "buttons" from the Sideshow bandolier. This looked
much better to me. He now matches the color scheme of the Medicom
Soldier Ape. If I ever get a chance, I'll try and post some pictures.

I put the General's helmet from the Hasbro Ursus on him to see how it
would look. Not too bad. It's a tight fit and it's sculpted so that
the back, bottom edge splays out a little, but if you can push it
down on his head far enough, it's not too noticeable.
So, if they don't get around to making an Ursus, it may be possible
to customize one.

I haven't seen the Exclusive version of the Soldier Ape yet, but I
hear that it's kind of rip off for what you get. I think I can make a
whistle out of some sculpey clay and there is a pole w/a looped
string from a recent G.I.Joe set- "Secret of the Savage Swamp" or
something like that, that can be the "man catcher".

-Ray

I got to see the original POTA again, in a movie theater a few years
ago. A theater here in downtown NYC was showing it. I went to an
afternoon show expecting to be one of only 2 or 3 people in the
theater. I was surprised to find the theater packed! I didn't think
that there were that many POTA fans out there other than me.
Turns out there weren't.
To my surprise and disapointment, it seemed like the majority of
people were there to laugh at the movie. For them it was a shlocky,
Mystery Science Theater experiance. There were huge peels of laughter
after almost every Heston line.
I was so pissed!

Damn them all to hell.

-Ray


--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Dave B" <dave@4...> wrote:
>
>
> The last time I saw any ape movie on the big screen would have been
back in
> the 70's when they were re-released to coincide with the then
popularity of the
> TV show.
>
> I don't recall any marathons where all five were shown. Usually
they were split
> into double bills, with no regard for continuity. In my regionThe
original was
> paired with Escape - Beneath was paired with Conquest - Battle was
shown
> with 'Hell Boats' (James Franciscus... Yayyyy!).
>
> I had the pleasure of once watching the original on DVD on a top-of-
the-
> range, bloody HUGE, plasma TV. That was awesome!
>
> Dave








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local sci-fi cons in the atlanta area usually show the apes movies.

they usually get a pretty good turn out.

last time i handed out pota fan club flyers, but dont know if it resulted in any new members

Haristas@... wrote:

In a message dated 2/3/05 11:30:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, JamesA1102@... writes:

Speaking of theaters, I'm wondering when was the last time anyone
here saw a POTA film (other than the 2001 remake) in a theater?

For me it was the summer of 1974 during the 'Go Ape' festival.

Yeah, me too.  June 1974.  Haven't seen PLANET or any of the others in a theatre since.

-- Rory

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go vegetarian!

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A cartoon has been added to the files.

Sorry, I can never get these links to display properly, so go to
files and look for: ak-heston_500w.jpg

Dave

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Greg Plonowski <urko3085@s...>
wrote:

> Issue 16 is now on Hunter's site:

Thanks guys.

The UK cover for issue 16 was another instance where Marvel
UK did a 're-imagining' of an existing US cover (3) (They did it
with the UK issue 11 too (which was based on the US cover,
issue 6)

Does anyone know WHY they might have done this?

Dave

I know I'm late on this, but I just got my Return DVD and I'm blown
away by the quality of this.Congratulations and thanks to Hunter and
everyone involved for showing how thses things can actually be done
properly.Impressed is not the word--I'm in awe!! John, Scrolls.

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In a message dated 2/5/2005 1:50:25 AM Eastern Standard Time, apefan23@... writes:

Besides the "Go Ape" fest in 74 ( at the Big A drive-in), the only time I experiences Apes on screen was the year the local theatre showed Beneath as one of their summer kiddie shows maybe the next year.......10:00 am for a week.....the others were cartoons or family films.....I thought it was odd they were showing Beneath but I dragged my little brother to three showings!

Tim

 

I went to the "Go Ape!" festival in 1974, too...smuggled in lunch and dinner...watched all five then sat through Planet and Beneath again! Ah, those were the days!

Bruce

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> I know I'm late on this, but I just got my Return DVD and I'm blown
> away by the quality of this.Congratulations and thanks to Hunter and
> everyone involved for showing how thses things can actually be done
> properly.Impressed is not the word--I'm in awe!! John, Scrolls.

Thanks, John! I'm glad you like them. Now that it's been a couple of
months, I can see a few warts here and there that I wish I had seen at
the time, but overall, I'm pretty satisfied with how they came out.
We were very lucky to get Mike's tapes!

Speaking of Mike, I just received one of his Mego reproduction boxes.
It's *incredible*. I highly recommend his boxes to anyone who has the
Megos.

Hunter

1968 was a good year for apes in screen: "2001 a space odyssey"
and "planet of the apes". There was a lot of talk about what make up
was best, but the oscar go to .... I also heard some stories about
two 2001 ape costumes being stolen, some kind of industrial spy
between "2001" and "POTA". I think Chambers and Freeborn have two
different sollutions for two differents problems.
Now, There is a great Stanley Kubrick exhibit in Berlin, and some
ape mask and costume is show.
I made a cry for help: Someone can take pics (as detailed as
possible) and share?

Thanks

Ape rule in Spain too.

JR

I saw POTA for a first time in TV possible around 1976,at that time
most of the tv in Spain was B/W so I must wait to learn about plum
for gorillas, green for chimps and orange for orangoutans. I also
saw all the tv series in B/W. POTA and the rest of the pentalogy was
run several times an was some kind of controversy betwen right wing
(I remember one teacher blaming for abomination and heresy, a good
friend for Zaius and Ursus) and left wing. With the late 70´s come
color TV, but I must wait to 1985 to see POTA in full glory, that
was in a cinema in Granada, Spain, next time and last was two years
later in the Rocio cinema in Dos Hermanas Seville. I have my reflex
camera with a 400 asa film but I only can have a blurry Icarus.
I also saw "Beneath" in 16mm in a cineforum, but never saw the rest
in big screen, I think "Battle" never was show in big sreeen in
Spain, going direct to TV.
POTA have a great apreciation in Spain. There also was fake rumours
about POTA being filmed in Spanish Lanzarote island or Tabernas
desert, Almeria ("Indiana Jones and the last crusade", "Conan", "for
a few dollars more" and a lot of spaguetty westerns).

Ape rule in Spain too.

JR

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