David Giwner <bikergator25@...> wrote:

>>What about ROBOT CHICKEN???  That show is f-n funny....  <<

It is, but that show most people got into right away. I was listing some
of the AS shows that took a while to people to get into. The more
straightforward new programs like Robot Chicken, Venture Brothers, and
Stroker & Hoop are a little more accessible right from the get go.


Chris L.

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--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Dave B" <smugster2000@...> wrote:
>
> Just in case there's anyone left (in the UK) that either hasn't
> already seen it or doesn't own the DVDs...
>
> <www.sfx.co.uk/news/planet_of_the_apes_returns_to_tv>
>
> Dave
>

> > > > word...the guitar & bass "dates" the picture unlike the others.
> > > >
> > >
> >
> > Well... WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT?!!!!
> >
> > It's supposed to take place in 1973!
> >
> > What kind of a score would you rather it have had? Goldsmith knew
> what he
> > was doing.
> >
> > -- Rory
> >
>an orchestral score

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Haristas@... wrote:
>
> Alright....
>
> Time for a new question...
>
> What's the order of your favorite APES film score?
>
> PLANET -- Jerry Goldsmith
> BENEATH -- Leonard Rosenman
> ESCAPE -- Jerry Goldsmith
> CONQUEST -- Tom Scott
> BATTLE -- Leonard Rosenman
> TV SERIES -- Lalo Schifrin and others
> CARTOON SERIES -- Dean Elliott
>









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>
> In a message dated 2/3/06 8:45:39 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> drhasslein@... writes:
>
>
> > What kind of a score would you rather it have had? Goldsmith

> > > what he
> > > > was doing.
> > > >
> > > > -- Rory
> > > >
> > >an orchestral score
> >
> > -doc
> >
>
> It was an orchestral score! You've probably never even listened to

> closely. I have it on CD. It's great.
>
> -- Rory
>

> That's very cool Dave!! Did you create the surrounding landscape as

> I'm presuming that's supposed to be Taylor and Nova towards the right
> hand side, but what's that thing off to the left? Looks like a boulder
> with tied around it.

> It's supposed to take place in 1973! What kind of a score would you

I see they've released the new cover graphics.

Not really crazy about them. Wish they would just use the original one sheets.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "drhasslein" <drhasslein@...> wrote:
>
> dvdplanet.com lists the running time for Battle as 93 minutes. Could it
> be? Will it happen? Does anyone know for sure?
>

If you find that amusing, you may like this as well: George W. Bush on the Planet of the Apes 

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Haristas@... wrote:

>
> Click here: George W. Bush or Chimpanzee?
>
> or
>
> http://www.bushorchimp.com/
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Dave B" <smugster2000@...> wrote:
>
> Hey Dan,
>
> I'm guessing TOYFARE are referring to the two 12-14 inch high
statues
> released by Dark Horse and sculpted by Gentle Giant studios.
Whatever
> your feelings about the movie these are stunning sculptures and well
> worth $50
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "mystic4ever" <mystic4ever@> wrote:
> >
> > The latest issue of TOYFARE lists the value of the POTA2001 Attar
> and Thade statues at $50 each.
> > Did they make more than one series of these? The ones I have are
> 9-10" tall and they made Thade, Attar and Leo. I picked most of
them
> up when the stores were reducing costs to move stock for about $20
or
> less, just can't see these worth $50 each unless there are others
I'm
> not aware of.
> >
> > Dan
> >
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "hotscheetz" <HotScheetz@...> wrote:
>
> I am curious -- how many of you out there have some representation of
> the Statue of Liberty amid your POTA collection?...
> For myself, I have a small metal trash can with an embossed Statue of
> Liberty on it, prominently displayed in my "toy room"...It's both
> functional and decorative...=)
>
> G
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Chris Lawless <lawford42@...> wrote:
>
> "canadianapefandan" <mystic4ever@...> wrote:
>
> >>The animated Silver Surfer series was great, the art was Kirby-
> inspired. My only gripe with it was they took the Fanastic Four
out of
> his 1st appearance on Earth. <<
>
> I'm pretty sure they were licensed elsewhere and that's why they
couldn't
> be included. One of the old Marvel animated series from 1966/67 was
> partially reworked. Either the Fantastic Four were taken out of a
Sub
> Mariner cartoon or vice versa because Grantray Lawrence had
licensed Sub
> Mariner and Hanna Barbera had the FF.
>
>
> >>Marvel was talking about a feature SS film back in 1996 (around
the
> same time a Captain America cartoon series was proposed) but it
> eventually became an animated series instead (and the Captain
America
> cartoon was scrapped in favour of a b-roster Avengers cartoon.)
>
> If done properly, Captain America could be a great movie series.
But
> in the meantime, there's a straight-to-video animated Ultimate
> Avengers feature-length cartoon coming out on DVD on February 21. <<
>
> I gave up on the Fox Avengers series after a few episodes because it
> wasn't very well done. Ditto for that animated Spiderman series
they did
> with Peter Parker going to an alternate Earth. I'm curious as to
how the
> new Avengers DVD will be. In fact, I remember reading an article
saying
> that Marvel has a whole series of straight to DVD releases of this
> nature.
>
> Silver Surfer has been discussed for a long, long time now. At least
> there's the technology now to make it look descent. The Captain
America
> movie from 1990 had a good costume, but that's about it. Believe it
or
> not, I actually enjoyed the two TV Movies from 1979. Ditto for Dr.
> Strange, Spiderman (with Nicholas Hammond), and The Hulk.
>
>
> Chris L.
>

For those not as industrious as Rory, there are DVD covers based on the original one sheets available in the group website: http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/Misc./Stuff/Downloads.htm

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Haristas@... wrote:
>
> In a message dated 2/4/06 3:19:05 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> drhasslein@... writes:
>
>
> > dvdplanet.com lists the running time for Battle as 93 minutes. Could it
> > be? Will it happen? Does anyone know for sure?
> >
>
> Oh, I forgot....
>
> Those new covers are TERRIBLE! I'll be making my own from the original
> 1-sheets!
>
> -- Rory
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "James" <JamesA1102@...> wrote:
>
>
> If you find that amusing, you may like this as well: George W. Bush on
> the Planet of the Apes
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/Misc./Stuff/GWB.htm>
>
>
> --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Haristas@ wrote:
> >
> > Click here: George W. Bush or Chimpanzee?
> >
> > or
> >
> > http://www.bushorchimp.com/
> >
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "mystic4ever" <mystic4ever@...> wrote:
>
> Is anyone else having problems accessing Hunter's site? Every time
I've tried yesterday and today I get an error message.
>
> Dan
>

>>For those not as industrious as Rory, there are DVD covers based on the

>>dvdplanet.com lists the running time for Battle as 93 minutes. Could it

>>Here goes...

>>Sorry Chris, I missed this 1st time around.

>> That's very cool Dave!! Did you create the surrounding landscape

>>Those new covers are TERRIBLE! I'll be making my own from the

>>Before I could list my favourite APE score I would have to decide how

>>It was on at 11:00 am EST <<

>>My local editions of TVGuide had no ads for

>>My TV Guide lists for Sep. 6, 1977 11:30

>>> Tuesday, September 6, 1977, 11:30 p.m., CBS Late Movie! <<

>>In the early 90's, Hotwheels released a playset with a post apoc Statue

>In a message dated 2/3/2006 12:36:56 PM Pacific Standard Time,
>smugster2000@... writes:
>Hey Dan,
>
>I'm guessing TOYFARE are referring to the two 12-14 inch high statues
>released by Dark Horse and sculpted by Gentle Giant studios. Whatever
>your feelings about the movie these are stunning sculptures and well
>worth $50
>
>Dave
>
>
>
>--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "mystic4ever" <mystic4ever@...> wrote:
>
> The latest issue of TOYFARE lists the value of the POTA2001 Attar

> Did they make more than one series of these? The ones I have are

>
> Dan

>>...as Heston put it, "the mind-bent milieu of PLANET OF THE APES." <<

>>I'm glad someone agrees with me here, I was beginning to think I'd

>>I've got Beneath showing on APRIL 16 '76.....I think

>>Going thru these old TV Guides I have I have found that :

>>Now I know I'll have to watch it again.

>> 8. Escape (I loathe that score) <<

>>OMG!!!! It's Goldsmith!!!! How can you hate it? <<

>>I love that one!

>>Oops! I was POTAfying it. I love Lady Liberty, (just can't get her to

>>Just in case there's anyone left (in the UK) that either hasn't

>>Boo Boo Goes Wild??? Is this your own personal movie? <<

>>Where on the East coast are you? <<

"James" <JamesA1102@...> wrote:

>>For those not as industrious as Rory, there are DVD covers based on the
original one sheet available in the group website... <<


Weren't there a few other versions of artwork for the RETURN DVD? Greg,
didn't you make one up as well?


Chris L.

 

> Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2006 21:55:38 -0000
> From: "James" <JamesA1102@...>
> Subject: Re: Hunter's site
>
> He changed the address a few weeks ago. The new one is:
> https://pota.goatley.com/
>
> --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "mystic4ever" <mystic4ever@...> wrote:
> >
> > Is anyone else having problems accessing Hunter's site? Every time
> I've tried yesterday and today I get an error message.
> >
> > Dan

> Thanks James, but it still doesn't work. I still get the "this page cannot
> be displayed" error.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Chris Lawless <lawford42@...> wrote:

> BTW, you probably already figured it out, but the last line was
supposed
> to read "Looks like a boulder
> with a rope tied around it.". My bad.
>
>
> Chris L.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Haristas@... wrote:
>
> In a message dated 2/4/06 11:15:47 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> JamesA1102@... writes:
>
>
> > For those not as industrious as Rory, there are DVD covers based
on the
> > original one sheets available in the group website:
> >
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/Misc./Stuff/Downloads
.htm
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> Actually James, I was getting around to mentioning that those
scans are
> rather bad.
>
> I'll be providing new ones soon, scanned at 300 dpi. I guess I
should send
> them directly to James.
>
> -- Rory
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Haristas@... wrote:
>
> What the hell is all this talking about "The Barkleys"?
>
> The only Barkleys I know were those people on THE BIG VALLEY!
>
> -- Rory
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Chris Lawless <lawford42@...> wrote:
>
> "Dave B" <smugster2000@...> wrote:
>
> >>Just in case there's anyone left (in the UK) that either hasn't
> already seen it or doesn't own the DVDs...
>
> <www.sfx.co.uk/news/planet_of_the_apes_returns_to_tv> <<
>
>
> Back when I was in college and my aspiration was to work in the
> programming department at one of the local indie stations, I had
this
> idea for "Sci-Fi Saturday" where old TV series and films were ran
all day
> long, complete with a local host that would answer questions, have
guest
> in the studio, and so forth. My first three choices were the POTA TV
> series, Space: 1999, and UFO. Granted, this was all self-serving...
>
> Earth: Final Conflict was great in the first Season, sucked in
Seasons 2
> & 3, kind of got back in Season 4, and was mercifully ended after
Season
> 5. It just got so far away from what it was originally intended to
be,
> particularly because they brought more and more producers into the
fold.
>
>
> Chris L.
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "hotscheetz" <HotScheetz@...> wrote:
>
> Didn't you just luv campy old SPACE:1999?...I wish it were out on
> DVD...
>
> G
>
> --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Chris Lawless <lawford42@> wrote:
> >
> > "Dave B" <smugster2000@> wrote:
> >
> > >>Just in case there's anyone left (in the UK) that either hasn't
> > already seen it or doesn't own the DVDs...
> >
> > <www.sfx.co.uk/news/planet_of_the_apes_returns_to_tv> <<
> >
> >
> > Back when I was in college and my aspiration was to work in the
> > programming department at one of the local indie stations, I had
> this
> > idea for "Sci-Fi Saturday" where old TV series and films were
ran
> all day
> > long, complete with a local host that would answer questions,
have
> guest
> > in the studio, and so forth. My first three choices were the
POTA TV
> > series, Space: 1999, and UFO. Granted, this was all self-
serving...
> >
> > Earth: Final Conflict was great in the first Season, sucked in
> Seasons 2
> > & 3, kind of got back in Season 4, and was mercifully ended
after
> Season
> > 5. It just got so far away from what it was originally intended
to
> be,
> > particularly because they brought more and more producers into
the
> fold.
> >
> >
> > Chris L.
> >
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "canadianapefandan" <mystic4ever@...> wrote:

I loved POTA2001 and have all 4 statues that I'm aware of,
> if there's more, please clue me in.

Try this link:

<http://www.monkeygoods.com/product_info.php/products_id/137>

If they're still available that's excellent value for money.

Dave

>From: "hotscheetz" <HotScheetz@...>
>Subject: Re: POTA TV show
>Didn't you just luv campy old SPACE:1999?...I wish it were out on DVD...

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "johnw_94020" <johnw_94020@...> wrote:
>
> They played perfect for years. Perhaps the problem is my Walmart
$40
> cheap VCR and not the 1999 recorded SLP tapes.
>
> I will test the tapes in my folks VCR/DVD combo player as I have a
> standalone.
>
> Yes I would buy the DVD's if I could, but at this time I cannot.
>
>
> John
>

>>The FOX Avengers series lacked because it didn't feature the main

>>The Spiderman Unlimited cartoon was better, but only ran one season.

>>I agree about the costumes in the 1990 Captain America movie, they

>>In the current comics, Captain America just ended a fantastic story

>>Better keep this on POTA somehow......ummm...Yeah, I like BATTLE a

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Rich Handley <handleyr@...> wrote:
>
>
> >From: "hotscheetz" <HotScheetz@...>
> >Subject: Re: POTA TV show
> >Didn't you just luv campy old SPACE:1999?...I wish it were out on
DVD...
>
> As it happens, it is -- a couple of years ago, the entire series was
> released on DVD by A&E, including a fan-made "final" episode that
> showed what became of the Alphans. I have it -- good set!
>

>>1- PLANET'68

Thanks to Rory for sharing these.

These are all available in the Files section: http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/RorysDVDcovers/

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Chris Lawless <lawford42@...> wrote:
>
> "apecalypsenow" <apecalypsenow@...> wrote:
>
> >>1- PLANET'68
> 2- BATTLE/BENEATH ex equo
> 3- CONQUEST
> 4- TV SERIES/POTA 2001 ex equo
> 5- ESCAPE
>
> Never watched the CARTOON. <<
>
>
> It's available easily enough now, plus there's the forthcoming
releases
> both as part of the Ultimate Collection Set as well as by itself.
> Visually, some of it is pretty interesting. There are some amazing
> background drawings found throughout the different episodes.
>
> What does "ex equo" mean? Equal??
>
>
> Chris L.
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Haristas@... wrote:
>
> In a message dated 2/5/06 1:19:09 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> johnw_94020@... writes:
>
>
> > Anyone else had this problem with Symphonic equipment?
> >
> >
> > John
> >
>
> It's a very cheap brand. You get what you pay for. I also avoid
Wal-Mart.
> They suck!
>
> -- Rory
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Haristas@... wrote:
>
> Anyone have any idea what the hell this is?
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/PLANET-OF-THE-APES-self-titled-LP-private-press-
psych_W0QQitemZ4831104689QQcategoryZ306QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "hotscheetz" <HotScheetz@...> wrote:
>
> Why in heavens name would anyone pay $35.00 for it? -- that's my
> question....
>
> G
>
> --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Haristas@ wrote:
> >
> > Anyone have any idea what the hell this is?
> >
> >
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/PLANET-OF-THE-APES-self-titled-LP-private-press-
> psych_W0QQitemZ4831104689QQcategoryZ306QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
> >
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "John" <DrZaiusDavis@...> wrote:
>
> As many of you are members of other Planet of the Apes groups you
may
> know Michael and Neil and their work on their original online
comics.
> Recently someone going by the name "totellawhopper" attacked
> Michael's writing in a very uncostructive way. With a name
like "to
> tell a whopper" I assumed it was a fake user name and someone
stiring
> things up (something I have been known to do myself but without
> hiding behind a fake name). When I pointed this out, expecting
> someone already established in the groups to say "ha ha, ya got
me"
> and refering to the person as a "splitter" in reference to Monty
> Python's Life of Brian and the way this all resembles the
seperation
> of the Peoples front of Judium and the Judium Peoples front, I
> aparently upset some of you. For this I am sorry. I post mainly in
> the DG not because I am cowardly and are attacking you, but
because
> they seem to get my sense of humor and are not offended by my
post. I
> respect the way James chooses to run his group and that is why I
am
> quiet and well behaved here. ;) This is not the first time James
has
> contacted me privately because things I've said where taken wrong
in
> this group, which is why I have been reduced to a lurker here. I
have
> been a fan of Planet of the Apes since my Dad used to let me stay
up
> to watch the TV show with him when I was a kid. I was glad to find
> other people who still enjoy the franchise. I have always been a
> member of both groups and hope to remain in both. Sorry guys.
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "shanter2002" <mail@...> wrote:
>
> Can we have a Group rule that if a message has a suibject heading
> of 'Nice Bust', but then subsequently does not have any pictures of
> breasts, that should be made clear in the heading in future to avoid
> disappointment? Thankyou. John Scrolls.
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Haristas@... wrote:
>
> In a message dated 2/6/06 2:06:20 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> mail@... writes:
>
>
> > Can we have a Group rule that if a message has a suibject heading
> > of 'Nice Bust', but then subsequently does not have any pictures of
> > breasts, that should be made clear in the heading in future to
avoid
> > disappointment? Thankyou. John Scrolls.
> >
>
> Watch it, dude, or I'll post a picture of Zira's bust!
>

> The whole set is 17 discs, including the bonus disc with

> episode. You can see a photo of it here:
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006FD8P/103-3597746-6046229?

> 30

> I've seen it in many stores, and they're still out there and easy

> Borders, Barnes and Nobles and Suncoast all
> have them, and as you can see above, you can get a used set on

> $109, which is about half of the original
> retail price.

> I'd be more than happy to burn you a copy, but the problem is that

> have a burner to do so. If you'd like, I can
> lend you my set for copying.

> I'll warn you, though -- it's VERY campy. I
> remember loving it as a kid, but as an adult,
> I'm finding it harder to watch. :)
>
> Rich