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Planet of the Apes - The Ultimate Collection (1968)

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Synopsis: The title says it all: this release is the ultimate collector's item for dedicated Planet of the Apes lovers. PLANET OF THE APES - THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION contains all of the original films, the... The title says it all: this release is the ultimate collector's item for dedicated Planet of the Apes lovers. PLANET OF THE APES - THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION contains all of the original films, the 2001 Tim Burton film, the animated television series, the live-action television series, and a full-length documentary. [More]

Starring: Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans

Starring: Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, James Franciscus, Linda Harrison, Sal Mineo, Natalie Trundy, Claude Akins, Ron Harper, James Naughton, Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham-Carter

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner, Ted Post, Don Taylor, J. Lee Thompson, Tim Burton

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner, Ted Post, Don Taylor, J. Lee Thompson, Tim Burton

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May 12, 2009

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DVD Features:

  • 14-Disc Set
  • Region 1
  • NTSC
  • Note: Disc Boxed Set
  • Note: Some discs and feature presentations have been remastered from their original negatives. Disc 10 is the only Single Side - Single Layer Disc in the Set.
  • Single Side - Dual Layer
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailers (Entire Movie Series)
  • Disc 1: PLANET OF THE APES (1968)
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85

Audio:

  • Dolby Surround 5.1 - English
  • DTS - English
  • THX Certified - English

Additional Release Material:

Audio Commentary:

  • 1. Jerry Goldsmith - Composer
  • 2. Roddy Mc Dowell, Natalie Trundy, Kim Hunter - Stars, John Chambers - Make-up Artist
  • 3. Eric Greene - PLANET OF THE APES series expert (Text Only)
  • Disc 2: PLANET OF THE APES (1968) - Supplemental Material

Additional Release Material:

  • Featurette: "Planet of the Apes" (1968)

Documentary:

  • 1. "Behind the Planet of the Apes"
  • 2. "Don Taylor Directs ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES"
  • 3. "J. Lee Thompson Directs CONQUEST OF THE PLANET OF THE APES"

Behind the Scenes:

  • 1. "Planet of the Apes Makeup Test with Edward G. Robinson"
  • 2. Roddy McDowall's Home Movies
  • 3. Dailies and Outtakes (Video Only)
  • 4. "A Look Behind the Planet of the Apes" (1972)

Trailers:

  • 1. BEHIND THE PLANET OF THE APES Promo
  • 2. 1967 N.A.T.O. Presentation for PLANET OF THE APES (1968)

Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Galleries: Original Costume Design Sketches (with audio) 2. Theatrical Posters (with audio)

Stills/Photos:

  • 1. 1968 Film Reviews (34)
  • 2. Photos
  • Disc 3: BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES - Single Disc Version
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
  • Dolby Surround - English

Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Stills/Photos: Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery
  • Biographies: Cast

DVD-ROM Features:

  • Weblinks
  • Disc 4: ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES - Single Disc Version
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85

Audio:

  • Dolby Surround 5.1 - English
  • THX Certified - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Documentary: "Don Taylor Directs ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES"

Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Biographies: Cast

DVD-ROM Features:

  • Weblinks
  • Disc 5: CONQUEST OF THE PLANET OF THE APES - Single Disc Version
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85

Audio:

  • Dolby Surround 5.1 - English
  • THX Certified - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Documentary: "J. Lee Thompson Directs CONQUEST OF THE PLANET OF THE APES"

Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Biographies: Cast

DVD-ROM Features:

  • Weblinks
  • Disc 6: BATTLE FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES - Single Disc Version
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85

Audio:

  • Dolby Surround 5.1 - English
  • THX Certified - English

DVD-ROM Features:

  • Weblinks: Self-Contained Website (Behind the Scenes, Game, Additional Content)
  • Disc 7: PLANET OF THE APES - TV Series Episodes "Escape from Tomorrow," "The Gladiators," "The Trap," "The Good Seeds"

Audio:

  • (unspecified) - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailers: TV Spots

Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Stills/Photos
  • Disc 8: PLANET OF THE APES - TV Series Episodes "The Legacy," "Tomorrow's Tide," "The Surgeon," "The Dragoons"

Audio:

  • (unspecified) - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailers: TV Spots

Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Stills/Photos
  • Disc 9: PLANET OF THE APES - TV Series Episodes "The Horse Ride," "The Interrogation," "The Tyrant," "The Cure"

Audio:

  • (unspecified) - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailers: TV Spots

Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Stills/Photos
  • Disc 10: PLANET OF THE APES - TV Series Episodes "The Liberator," "Up Above the World So High"

Audio:

  • (unspecified) - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailers: TV Spots

Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Stills/Photos
  • Disc 11: RETURN TO THE PLANET OF THE APES - TV Episodes "Flames of Doom," "Escape from Ape City," "Lagoon of Peril," "Tunnel of Fear," "The Unearthly Prophecy," "Screaming Wings," "Trail to the Unknown"
  • Disc 12: RETURN TO THE PLANET OF THE APES - TV Episodes "Attack from the Clouds," "Mission of Mercy," "Invasion of the Underdwellers," "Battle of the Titans," "Terror on Ice Mountain," "River of Flames"
  • Disc 13: PLANET OF THE APES (2001)

Audio:

  • (unspecified) - English
  • Subtitles - BLANK - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary: Tim Burton - Director, Danny Elfman - Composer, Tom Rothman, Richard Zanuck - Producers

Interactive Features:

  • Enhanced Viewing Mode

Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Biographies: Cast, Crew
  • Disc 14: PLANET OF THE APES (2001) - Supplemental Material

Additional Release Material:

  • Music Video
  • Featurette: (23)
  • Extended Scenes: (5)
  • Documentary: (6)
  • Behind the Scenes: HBO "The Making of" Special

Trailers:

  • 1. TV Spots
  • 2. Theatrical Trailer

Interactive Features:

  • Multiple Angles: Interactive Sequences - (8)
 
 
 
 

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The original, the four sequels, the TV series, the cartoon series, the remake, and two full discs of simian supplements. Plus it comes with a giant freaky ape head that'll sicken your wife and terrify your kids!

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