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NEW MOVIE PRODUCTS AVAILABLE (submitted by Terry Hoknes 7/6/01)

We have the complete list of new POTA movie 2001 products all for sale with pictures and prices listed at

www.hoknes.com/apestore.htm    80 new products all coming out in 2001 !

PLANET OF THE APES (2001 MOVIE EDITION) PAPERBACK BY PIERRE BOULLE !  (submitted 7/5/01 by Denise Fitzer)

Check it out at : http://www.randomhouse.com/BB/promos http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=0345447980

MEDICOM NEW WAVE FIGURES (submitted 1/19/01 by hoot@hootwinker.com )

Pictures from the new wave of figures September 2000 from http://64.26.15.120/othercategory/index.html : www.medicomtoy.co.jp 

JOHN CHAMBERS 75TH BIRTHDAY VIDEO (submitted by Alexander Ruiz prophecysite@hotmail.com http://www.prophecysite.com/chambers.htm

On September 13, 1997, author and director Scott Essman, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the pioneering mukeups from Planet of the Apes, involved dozens of prominent special makeup effects artists to gather at the Motion Picture Country House in Woodland Hills, California, to pay tribute to John Chambers on the occasion of his 75th birthday.

Over 3 dozen of John's proteges, colleagues, and special guests from his 30-year makeup career came to honor him and express their sincere gratitude for his profound influence on their industry.

With bonus appearances by Martin Landau and Roddy McDowall, the magical event was unforgettable for everyone present, but not before a final surprise: The one and only Apemania      Chambers video is great, Both Scott and Brian did a great job with this  Tribute. It was a very cool thing to do. And very cool to watch

 Ordering information: $20.00 + $5.00 Shipping in U.S.

To order your copy of this rare out of print full length 30 minute video, A Tribute to John Chambers, send check or money order to: Scott Essman

Visionary Media P.O. Box 1722 Glendora, CA 91740 scott91966@yahoo.com

John Chambers Fan Mail:

John and Joan Chambers

23388 Mulhulland Drive Lodge Room 429

Woodland Hills, Calif. 91364-2733 

REPLACEMENT HEADS FOR 12" FIGURES (submitted 1/17/01 by Chris Hight Chris.Hight@tvguide.com)

My Ape project is 99% ready to go. My partner Mark Gonzalez and I are just touching up the below picture so it looks a little more presentable.   This is the project: I have created replacement heads for those horrible 12" Planet of the Apes figures. Click on the picture below.

These heads are made of resin and have been expertly sculpted by Jim Phillips (sculptor of such garage kits as the Escape-o-nauts and Long Live the King). I am selling these heads for $20 a piece and they come unpainted.

I originally commissioned these heads for my own collection and I am not selling them to make a profit. Any money generated from a sale is being poured into the next head.   Feel free to email me back with any comments or suggestions.

Interview with Chris Hight: 1/18/01

Anyone can feel free to contact me at:  email: chris.hight@tvguide.com
phone: 610 583-8373
home: Chris Hight
506 Felton Ave.
Collingdale, PA
 
"how much work / hours does it take to do one  properly?"

You can paint up a head in about 2 nights. The apes I make for my own collection have hair and that takes around a weekend. One thing you have to keep in mind is like all "garage kits" some cleanup is neccesary and these heads sometimes have tiny air bubbles so a product called "Zap-a-gap" is needed, Aves Expoy is also really good.

"how did you start up?"

It was all a progression, like the rest of the world I was completely dissapointed with Hasbro's 12" ape line where each figure was worse than the next. I started by painting Ursus gloves, and then moved onto having the gorilla soldier vest made, but no matter what I did the figure still looked awful because I was using Hasbro's heads. As you have seen Hasbro's Cornelious, Zaius, Ursus, the Soldier Ape, and Taylor looked like complete garbage and then out of the blue the garage kit company "Model Prisoners" released this resin model called "Long Live the King" which is Ceaser from Conquest. This was the best representation of an ape I had ever seen. Next thing I know who is running an ad in a Model Magazine? Jim Phillips and
underneath of his name was "sculptor or the Ceaser kit".

I called Jim and told him I'm only doing this for myself etc. He said after I sculpt one head it doesn't matter if you make 1 or 100 the mold is made Let me tell you sculptors are not for the faint of wallet, so I thought if I can sell a handful of these heads I can make more charactors, figures that Hasbro would never even think to make: Julius, Lucius, child Cornelious, Brent, Prefect Barlow etc.  That is the whole story.

NO MORE CLASSIC POTA ITEMS (submitted 1/17/01 by Ken Taylor kentaylor@wr.com.au )

I have heard ( but cannot confirm) that all previous Planet Of The Apes products will be placed on moratorium as to dry up the market of "classic" merchandise prior to the release of the new film ( when there will be ALL NEW merchandise). IF the TV series is ever released on VHS or DVD in North America, it will be probably after the release of the new movie in anticipation of capitalizing on the renewed interest in "APES" w/ the new movie. As I mentioned, I'm not certain, but am only making an assumption.

SELF-WORTH NOW! - POTA (submitted 12/29/00 by Mike Selby  mike@mikeselby.com )

I thought my new book (Self-Worth Now!) would make a good edition to your POTA NEW PRODUCTS page.

In the last chapter of my new book, I describe one of the most amazing and life-changing occurrences of my life: While I have attached the full chapter, it basically describes how I was able to recreate my fetal life through the end credits of the original Planet of the Apes film. It enabled me to have memories of my biological mother, whom I have never met.  I feel it is an important and unexplored aspect of POTA lore. Most of the reviews of my book always mention the POTA part of it. In fact David Gerrold , who wrote Battle for the Planet of the Apes, was so impressed that he wrote a major review of my book.

Self-Worth Now! has just been bought by iUniverse for reprint rights, and it has also been nominated by the SOHP as one of their favorite books of 2000.  Please contact me should you need more information.

http://www.mikeselby.com/     This is my personal website.

http://www.iuniverse.com/marketplace/bookstore/book_detail.asp?isbn=0%2D595%2D12994%2D3 Iuniverse.com - publisher

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1893774112/qid=978564707/sr=1-1/103-8389993-4360615   Amazon.com

Self Worth Now! by Mike Selby

Unparalleled among self-help books!, May 16, 2000
Reviewer: David Adams from Arizona
You can throw all your other self-help books away-Self-Worth Now! is the only one you will ever need. Selby has written a fascinating and intimate account of self-hate; where it comes from, and how to get rid of it. Full of courage and humor, this is the only book I ever read that makes you feel GOOD to be a human being. The amazing final chapter is worth the price of the book alone. Do yourself-and the people you care about-a favor; buy this book.

CUSTOM MADE FIGURES (submitted 7/8/00 by Jon Hendy assneck@hotmail.com )

I finally finished up the last of my 12" Apes customs.  Thanks for everyone on the Zira boot/shoe color thang.

I basically was really bummed at the quality of the 12" Hasbro Apes line.  The bodies sucked and the costumes were wrong in some ways (mostly the coloring).  So I put all of my apes on Adam bodies (the ultra-posable 12" Joe body made by Dragon) and fixed them up (added hair, dyed clothes, etc..).  When it came to Ursus, I individually casted armor plates in resin
and constructed his body armor.  Took forever.  And yes, Nova is a Barbie.   The pictures aren't the greatest, but I figured that I'd give you guys and gals a look and then take better pics later.

Planet customs:
http://www.geocities.com/spencebrown/planet1.JPG
http://www.geocities.com/spencebrown/planet2.JPG

Beneath customs:
http://www.geocities.com/spencebrown/beneath.JPG

Conquest customs:
http://www.geocities.com/spencebrown/conquest.JPG

Battle customs:
http://www.geocities.com/spencebrown/battle.JPG

MEDICOM ULTRA DETAILED FIGURES (submitted 6/14/00 by LordTZer0@aol.com )

Not since the Addar resin kits has there been anything this good, and this is even better.  Not very posable, but I'd trade accuracy for flexibility any time.  The back of the box has the usual Japanese idiosyncrasies.  Milo is called Miro. 

I'm guessing Greatest Ape is The Lawgiver, and there's 3 different soldier apes.   Don't ask me who Ceaser Land's Ape is, or how he differs from Ceaser, or indeed Caesar. But there are 19 in all.  The only pictures are of Zira, Lucius and Ursus on the box, but they all look great.  I can't wait to get my Zira Astronaut!   Here's the complete list as it appears on the box . . .

Zira
Lucius
General Ursus
Cornelius
Soldier Ape
Soldier Ape
General Urko
Taylor
Soldier Ape
Nova
General Aldo
Zira (Astronaut)
Taylor (Astronaut)
Caesar
Caesar Land's Ape
Miro (Astronaut)
Cornelius (Astronaut)
Greatest Ape

MEDICOM TIN WINDUP CHARACTER ROBOTS (submitted 6/13/00 by Chuck Foster ToySurfers@aol.com & Chris Hight Markalyce@aol.com )

Japanese toy manufacturer Medicom has announced that they will soon release 3 different tin windup character "robots" based on the classic PLANET OF THE APES series.  You can see a photo of them at JustBe Distribution's website

Medicom is releasing 3 "tin wind-ups" Cornelius, Ursus, and an Ape Soldier. They look great and they come with the lofty price tag of $129 each. The store "Just Be Toys" are taking pre-order. They can be reached at (503)796-2733.

Read below for information I found on the re-release of the old Planet of the Apes model kits by Addar. (This came from a story reported in Lee's Action Figure Digest and Toy Review magazine).

http://www.justbetoys.com/new/medicom_apetin.jpg

BENEATH SOUNDTRACK ON CD (submitted 5/11/00 by Lukas Kendall mailto:lukas@filmscoremonthly.com )

My name is Lukas Kendall and my company, FILM SCORE MONTHLY, has just released on CD for the first time the ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK RECORDING of BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES, music by Oscar-winning
composer LEONARD ROSENMAN.

FSM is a magazine about movie soundtracks and we also produce limited edition CDs which we license from the film companies and sell exclusively through the magazine.

Our BENEATH CD is fully licensed by 20th Century Fox and is available by MAIL ORDER only from our website: www.filmscoremonthly.com. It will NOT be in any record stores; it is a limited edition of 3,000 units.

As a special bonus, our CD features the original film score (which has never been available in ANY form) which we have meticulously remixed and remastered from the Fox vaults as well as the music-and- dialogue LP tracks released on Amos Records in 1970.   For fans of Charlton Heston's films, among our other CD soundtrack releases are The Omega Man; and for fans of composer Leonard Rosenman, we also released his score to Fantastic Voyage. See http://www.filmscoremonthly.com/cds for our complete catalog.

We just got our APES CD back from the plant today and I'm trying to spread the word as much as possible! So I'm writing
as many Apes webmasters as I can -- I hope you're interested in the disc and in spreading the word about it. Please contact me if you have any questions; a cover scan is attached.

Following is the press release we're sending out with more info.
Thanks for reading and I hope you are interested in our CD.

Lukas Kendall  Lukas@filmscoremonthly.com

FILM SCORE MONTHLY releases Beneath The Planet Of The Apes

Restored 1970 Sci-Fi Original Soundtrack by Leonard Rosenman

Film Score Monthly rescues from oblivion the second film score from the legendary Planet of the Apes series.

The Film Score Monthly Silver Age Classics series presents another long-lost science fiction score: Leonard Rosenman's stunning Beneath the Planet of the Apes. The 1970 sequel to producer Arthur P. Jacobs' groundbreaking sci-fi allegory Planet of the Apes picks up directly after the first film ends, with astronaut George Taylor (Charlton Heston) exploring the lifeless Forbidden Zone of a planet where apes evolved from men. But Taylor soon disappears in a terrifying illusion, leaving Nova
(Linda Harrison) and another human explorer newly landed on the planet (James Franciscus as Brent) to dodge gorilla patrols in Ape City and eventually stumble on a twisted civilization of underground mutants.

Taking over for Jerry Goldsmith, composer Leonard Rosenman retained the neoprimitive musical underpinnings of the ape world while creating a score very much written in his own, inimitable style. The result bridges the alien soundscape Rosenman created for Fantastic Voyage with the percussive barbarism always associated with the upside-down civilization of the ape
planet. Rosenman's Beneath the Planet of the Apes is as inventive and otherworldly as Goldsmith's original Apes score, yet Rosenman's approach is in its way diametrically opposed to Goldsmith's--composed of vertically-stacked layers of sound, clanging, metallic effects, bristling, rambunctious chase music and a perverse, chaotic march for the ape army. Add to this some striking electronic effects and a bizarre choral mass written for the atomic bomb-worshipping mutants, and you have the recipe
for one of the most original science fiction movie scores ever written.

For years Leonard Rosenman's Beneath the Planet of the Apes score has been available to collectors only in the form of a strange concept album released in conjunction with the movie. For this LP Rosenman was asked to rearrange his score for a smaller orchestra and add contemporary elements including electric guitar performances and rock percussion. Leavening these
stylistic departures from his original score were several dialogue sequences from the film, another common practice from the old days of motion picture soundtrack albums that persists today. For the FSM Silver Age Classics release we have gone back to the original score as heard in the film in dynamic stereo sound, including every note Rosenman recorded for the movie, electronic music and sound effects (some created to sonically illustrate the mind-controlling abilities of the film's mutants)
and the score's hair-raising Mass for the Bomb.

This score has never been available before in its original form, and as a bonus we've included the complete original LP arrangements and dialogue snippets, which provide a striking contrast between the score Rosenman originally wrote and its adaptation as a popular soundtrack album. It's the second musical piece in the Planet of the Apes puzzle, and a fascinating
companion piece to both the original Planet of the Apes score and Leonard Rosenman's science fiction and fantasy work.

FSM's Beneath the Planet of the Apes CD is available exclusively from the magazine and website (www.filmscoremonthly.com) for $19.95 plus shipping:

Film Score Monthly, 8503 Washington Blvd, Culver City CA 90232, ph:
310-253-9595 or toll-free 1-888-345-6335; fax: 310-253-9588;
Lukas@filmscoremonthly.com

For more info (including track list):

http://www.filmscoremonthly.com/articles/2000/12_May---Beneath_the_Planet_of_the_Apes_CD.asp

For an ordering form: http://www.filmscoremonthly.com/cds/order.asp
Film Score Monthly,
8503 Washington Blvd, Culver City CA 90232, USA
ph: 310-253-9595; fax: 310-253-9588
Lukas@filmscoremonthly.com; http://www.filmscoremonthly.com

1974 TV SERIES OFFICIALLY RELEASED ON VIDEO (submitted 4/28/00 by Michael Whitty mailto:whitty@cyberone.com.au & Ken Taylor

Australia releases the complete 14 episode tv series from 1974 as official 20th century fox release in PAL VHS version only.
They contain all episodes in sequential order.  Here is a link to a scan I did of a press release and also the 2 spines of
the outer boxes showing the episode titles. 
http://users.cyberone.com.au/whitty/POTAPAL.jpg

You can play the tapes on a multi-system player (these are in PAL system which also plays on the European SECAM system but not on the US NTSC system).

Available for purchase through: vidzofoz.com.au  The two box sets for $59.95 ( 22.44 pounds) each.  The two box sets containing all 14 episodes of the TV deries were released as planned on March 8.    Try "Minotaur.com.au"  or "Civicvideo.com.au" and e-mail to request to purchase the sets.

The product will be available in two types of packaging:
RETAIL: As two box sets each containing three cassettes. Each of the cassettes in the boxes will be packaged in cardboard slip cases.
RENTAL: Six individually packaged cassettes in clamshell style plastic boxes.
The packaging featured is from the first four rental cassettes. There are some amendments being made to volumes 5 & 6.
VOLUME 1:
ESCAPE FROM TOMORROW / THE GLADIATORS / THE TRAP.
VOLUME 2:
THE GOOD SEEDS / THE LEGACY
VOLUME 3:
TOMORROW'S TIDE / THE SURGEON
VOLUME 4:
THE DECEPTION / THE HORSE RACE
As mentioned in previous correspondence, this release is only planned for Australia and New Zealand ....at this stage. We have tried to maintain the continuity of the packaging from the movie release on video in April of '99 ( in Australia).

Unless you have a duel format VCR that plays both NTSC and PAL cassettes, you will not be able to watch them as we are a PAL territory.   The packaging shown to date is for the rental versions and will only be available to Rental video stores. The retail packaging for consumers will be slightly different. There will be two box sets of three tapes each. A blue toned box and a purple toned box.    Unfortunately, TCFHE Australia is not set up to sell direct to the public

ONLINE POTA GAME (submitted by Terry Hoknes 4/15/00 comicsape@dlcwest.com )

This game can be played online - it is animation with music at  http://members.tripod.co.uk/alicetime/Ape/

APESFAN #2 (submitted by Jeff Krueger 4/14/00 )

I was in my local Tower video/book store and right before my eyes was Issue #2 of "Apesfan"! The one with the Roddy tribute. They told me they were working on a deal with Tower and I guess it went through.

POTA MOVIES ON DVD - BOX SET   (submitted 3/25/00 by Philip Nobile pjn1209@earthlink.net )

Apes Saga Coming to DVD! Here's a little tidbit from dvdfile.com
Now, on to the goodies. First is probably the biggest Fox request as of late, the PLANET OF THE APES box set. Indeed, this six-disc set is THX-certified and all-anamorphic (yeah, baby), will arrive around 4Q 2000 and features all the films plus an extra "sixth disc" containing the terrific making-of documentary seen on the Fox Channel, amongst other places. However, never fear, the sixth disc will be included in the box set and you won't have to mail away for it! There may be some other
goodies on the discs, but in any event it looks pretty dang cool.
Click here to read the full story
http://www.dvdfile.com/news/special_report/events/studio_day/htf.htm.

some of the extra features to be included on the single
DVD release of POTA in the U.S.:
Trailers for all 5 movies,
Picture gallery ( don't know how many)
Repro of the official 30th Anniversary web site
I think it's being released in July, with the box set being released in Sept.

NEW 6" figures from MEDICOM submitted by MC 2/3/00 kpmichan@netvigator.com

POTA Medicom release, there are only 2 types - soldier and Cornelius. In fact, they are only 6" figures carded in blister with super details. They are more like the Hasbro release - 'Special Collector Edition' but
10 times better in sculpting and coloring. And their price is also very expensive - US$25 per figure and each one has another limited edition which is even more expensive. And next release will be Zira, Ursus and Lucius.

latest Japanese Medicom apes pic which I just bought. They are Cornelius and Soldier apes. each of them comes in a special version - Cornelius has a darker outfit and the soldier has a different rifle.

NEW JAPANESE FIGURE PICTURES from MEDICOMTOY submitted by Philip Nobile 3/7/00 pjn1209@earthlink.net

POTA Medicom release, 12" figures

New figures seen at www.medicomtoy.co.jp   http://www.justbetoys.com/index2.html

Zaius: http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/new/kongetsu/2000_feb/big/photo10b.jpg

Urko, not Ursus: http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/new/kongetsu/2000_feb/big/photo11b.jpg


http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/new/kongetsu/2000_feb/big/photo12b.jpg

http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/new/kongetsu/2000_feb/big/photo13b.jpg

POLAR LIGHTS - NEW POTA MODELS (submitted 3/7/00 by Ken Taylor mailto:kentaylor@wr.com.au & Chris Hight
Markalyce@aol.com)

Polar Lights have announced their APES model kit line up for this year as launched at Toy Fair.
They will be:  CORNELIUS  DR ZAIUS   DR ZIRA   GENERAL URSUS
As reported previously, these will be re-casts of the Addar kits and will be a Toys R Us exclusive.
visit www.playingmantis.com for more  ( but not much more) details.   
Also Medicon Toy co have updated their site to include the four latest figures in their figure line.

Re-release of the old POTA models.  They are a Toys are Us exclusive and they are releasing 2 in July. These
kits are Cornelius and Ursus. There will be 2 more kits released in October and they are Zira and Zaius.

JAPANESE POTA FIGURES AVAILABLE IN US (submitted by Jeff Krueger  2/10/00 )

Japanese "Ape" figures "Cornelius" and a "Soldier Ape" are available. With a discount, I got the Soldier for $25.  I think they are the only ones available right now, since they are the only ones pictured on the card back. But the card promises 19 of them, but not as great a selection as one might think (no mutants!). The lineup is slated to include: Taylor, Cornelius, and Zira (those three available as astronauts or in their more familiar guise), Milo (as astronaut), Lucius, Gen. Ursus, Gen. Aldo, Gen. Urko, Dr. Zauis, Nova, Caesar and, whatever the hell they are, "Caesar Land's Ape" and "Greatest Ape". Of course, that only makes 16. The last 3 apparently are variant Soldier Apes. There's the one I have with a brown gun, there's one pictured with a lighter gun and the card has another "Soldier Ape" designation. They aren't appreciatively superior to Hasbro's 7" line, just better proportioned and smaller (which I like). They are officially licensed, with the Fox logo. Look for them from Japanese toy importers. Meanwhile, what's Hasbro up to? All should be revealed next week at Toy Fair 2000 (Feb. 13 - 17), where toy toy companies annually unveil their lines for the year. If there's going to be more "Ape" toys, we'll post 'em here. Also upcoming is the annual ShoWest convention for movie theatre owners (March 6 - 9 in Las Vegas).

2 NEW POTA SHIRTS THROUGH DIAMOND (submitted 12/10/99 by Alan Maxwell alan@auldgreytoon.freeserve.co.uk )

The new issue of Previews shows a couple of new PotA T-shirts solicited. One of them has the logo and pictures of a few characters, and is pretty cool. The other has a great picture, but has a bit too much text on it in my opinion.

http://www.auldgreytoon.freeserve.co.uk/apeshirt.jpg

APEMANIA ECONOMY POTA MASKS - (submitted 11/29/99 by Brian Dumont afryt4u@earthlink.net )

For just about a year now, since the infestation of  the Kenner/Hasbro line of Planet of the Apes commemorative dolls, we've all been talking back and forth on how the coolest thing (other than the fact that there is new ape product for sale) is the packaging for the new dolls.  Don't get me wrong, I think it's great that there is enough interest in Planet of the Apes to warrant new merchandise, but personally, by today's toy standards, Kenner could have done a much better job with the likenesses and quality of the dolls.

I've read a great deal of comments here on the POTA web group, most of which reflect people's disappointment in the product, even though they are still happy that something NEW is out there.

Because of all the disappointment with Kenner's dolls, we thought we would turn to you the fans FIRST to prevent a similar situation from occurring.

In December we will be debuting our licensed ECONOMY line of Planet of the Apes masks, priced in the $79 (USA) range, but before we get too TOO deep into production, we thought it might be a good idea to contact the real hard-core Planet of the Apes fans (you folks) and get your opinions and suggestions BEFORE we make the product available to the masses.

Imagine that, the consumers actually get to give input and the manufacturer is welcoming it with open ears!  (Are you listening Kenner/Hasbro?  Watch and learn if you are...)

We have posted a couple of fotos of our first ECONOMY prototype on our site, however this design was just a test to see if we could get a convincing look with an inexpensive synthetic hair fabric and to determine how much the latex would shrink over time and if we needed to resculpt and compensate for that shrinkage.  We have gone back and resculpted this item and for aesthetics reduced the size of the chin, and we now are "ape-lying" the same specs to the rest of the characters we will be releasing.   You can all view the first ECONOMY prototype by going to this special link:  http://apemania.com/ECONOMY.htm 

Please feel free to let us know what you think or what characters you would most want to see done in an ECONOMY mask.  This is your chance to voice your opinions BEFORE a product hits the shelves.  We want to make sure that every Planet of the Apes fan will like what they see with this line of products.

Thanx for reading and we look forward to your comments.

Brian Dumont   Keeper of the Glue and Faith for APEMANIA.COM (818) 576-0739   

NEW POTA SONG by CIRCUS DECORUM (submitted    by Tim Williams timbow@vic.ozland.net.au )

downloadable in MP3 format from http://geocities.com/two_girls_353/

Download Doomsday2000.mp3    A Planet Of The Apes Musical Tribute ciRcus deCorUm are Iain Ellis and Tim Williams.  We composed Doomsday2000 as an entry to triple J's First Song for the year 2000 competition.  Apparently we didn't win so we've chucked it up here for young and old.  The samples were borrowed from The Planet of the Apes movies and 2001:A Space Odyssey. Enjoy! Tim Williams also lives here.

NEW JAPANESE POTA FIGURES (submitted 10/21/99 by Ken Taylor kentaylor@wr.com.au )

Rumour has it that Japanese Toy company Medicom are planning a release of APE figures. If this eventuates, they'd really be something to look forward to as their attention to detail is awesome on their other lines. Cornelius and two different Gorillas are possible first releases.  The bad news?  This 12 inch fig may retail for $90.   Details are sketchy at the moment. Have only heard of three figures so far. Also don't know how posable they will be as Medicom have two different body types, a G.I Joe style that is fully posable and a basic style that wouldn't be any more posable than the Hasbro 7' line. Either way, they're a guaranteed to be superior to the Hasbro figures......hopefully.

NEW FIGURES (submitted 10/21/99 by renaissance29@juno.com )

I read recently on the Internet that Hasbro may be working on making several new 7" figures, including Nova (YES!) and General Ursus.   And, they were also rumored to be working on a 12"   "Zira in space suit", "Cornelius in space suit", and "Human Mutant" (presumably from BTPOTA).  Please keep in mind that this is a huge RUMOR, and, if true, these figures would only be released if the current 7" and 12" figures were popular.    I haven't seen many of the new 12" and 7" figures around, but that could be just because of poor distribution.

POTA MOVIE SCRIPTS FOR SALE (FOR CHARITY) (submitted by Lynn Swartz swartz@usc.edu 9/26/99)

20th Century Fox is auctioning a copy of the script for all the Planet of the Apes films (four scripts) in a charity auction on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170670701

The Planet of the Apes scripts are described in some detail at the Ebay site.  As for its legitimacy, all the scripts are made by the Story Files Department on the 20th Century Fox studio lot and will carry with them a letter authenticating that they are what the description on Ebay says they are (that letter will be from the head of Story Files -- the Story Dep't is responsible for all the studio's old and new scripts...tracking them through development and into production) . Fox is donating the script for the purpose of the charity auction, as a community service project (both USC and 20th Century Fox are in Los Angeles and a number of the top Fox execs were graduates of USC's film school.) All proceeds for the sale of the script will go to USC (and money orders or checks would be made payable to USC as well - Fox is also paying shipping).

RETURN TO THE POTA CARTOON SERIES ORIGINAL ART FOR SALE (submitted 9/26/99 by Micheal Pahlow  mzaiusp@earthlink.net

I picked up this original drawing of Dr. Zaius From the Return to the Planet of the Apes this weekend. I also got a drawing of a Sea Monster from the same series. I thought you might like to see it. The gallery that has the art is Van Eaton Galleries in Sherman Oaks, CA they have more in case you are interested for yourself. The art is very hard to find I'm told by collectors. Their phone is 1-818-788-2357. They also have art of Zira, Urko, Humans, Ape Senators, etc.

The prices vary anywhere from $25 for drawings of minor characters to up to $550 for Major characters cels on a full color backgrounds. Most of the pricing was in the $100 to $250 range. My Dr. Zaius drawing was $250 and the sea monster was $25.    They had about 20 pieces of art in stock.

12' HASBRO GORILLA (submitted 9/26/99 by Ken Taylor kentaylor@wr.com.au )

The 12 inch Gorilla Hasbro are selling on line is different to the one that is in stores. The on-line version is a Gorilla Soldier w/ backpack and gun The regular release is a Gorilla Sergeant w/ capture net. His jacket features the ranking insignia as seen in the TV series. I don't know if the there are any other differences as I haven't got the Sergeant as yet. The Soldier's head is a different mold to that of the previously released "Ursus" but the colors of his uniform are all wrong. A shame when they put
so much attention to detail into the 12 inch Star Wars figures. Apparently the smaller figures have hit the shelves in Walmart and Target (on the west coast at least).

CUSTOM HASBRO CORNELIUS (submitted 9/26/99 by PHILIP NOBILE pjn1209@earthlink.net )

Here's a before and after of a Hasbro Cornelius figure that I altered.   The sculpt looks totally different, and all I did was change the hair and repaint the face.  Also put him on a thinner, more poseable body, darkened the leather, and gave him green boots to replace the brown. http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Museum/9953/comparecornelius.jpg

DiamondComics.com - POTA Series II 12 inch Dolls (submitted 8/26/99 by Stephanie dianne Geter) sgeter@email.women.com

here is a source for finding Set #2 of the 12-inch Signature Series Figures. http://www.diamondcomics.com/toychest/toys/99_05/planetapes.htm

GARY CHALONER - URCHAKS FOLLY ORIGINAL ARTWORK FOR SALE (submitted by Gary Chaloner 8/26/99) gandt@multiline.com.au

I've worked out some prices for the Urchak's Folly artwork, listed below.

All art is on board, pen and ink, produced at US art size, except where indicated. All pages will be signed by the artist. Haggling accepted. If purchasers include a stamped, self addressed envelope to get the artwork to them, I will supply the backing board and art protection to fit the envelope.   All prices in US dollars.

Issue One:
Cover: Mechanical proof only, b/w $20

1 -
2 -
3 -
4 $50
5 $30
6 $30
7 $80 Full page
8 $50
9 $30
10 $80 Full page intro of apes on horseback
11 -
12 $50
13 $40
14 $50
15 $50
16 $50
17 $70 Full page
18 $80
19 $60
20 $40
21 $40
22/23 $200 double spread apes face
24 $40

Back Cover: $40 Original coloured, mechanical proof, slightly water damaged.

Issue Two:

Cover: Original art $150; Blue-line colour art (comic size with acetate
overlay) $50; Production colour printer's Fuji proof $20. All 3 of the
above would be great as a set, to be framed etc.

1 -
2 -
3 -
4 $40
5 $50
6 $50
7 $40
8 $40
9 $60 mutant page
10 $60 ape history
11 $30
12 -
13 $80 full page
14 $60
15 $50
16 $40
17 $40
18/19 $150 double spread ape fight
20 $60
21 $40
22/23 $120 double spread
24 $40

Issue Three:

Cover: Original art $150

1 -
2/3 $120 double spread
4/5 $140 double spread
6 $30
7 $60
8 $30
9 $30
10 $30
11 $30
12 $30
13 $30
14 $30
15 $30
16 $30
17 $30
18 $30
19 $30
20 -
21 -
22/23 $40 each or $60 for double spread
24 $80 gorilla guards full page

Issue Four:

Cover: Original art $100

1 -
2/3 $120 double spread ape battle
4 $30
5 $30
6 $50
7 $40
8 $30
9 $40
10 $30
11 -
12 $30
13 $50
14/15 $80 each or $140 for double spread
16 $40
17 $40
18 $100
19 $20
20 $30
21 $30
22 -
23 $30
24 $30 Last page splash

Any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch.  Gary Chaloner



INTERNET EXCLUSIVE POTA ACTION FIGURE (submitted 8/26/99 by Vinny Petrosini) VPetrosini@aol.com

An internet exclusive Soilder ape doll is now available to order. Comes in the new clear round box. Looks a lot like the ape sergeant in the next 12 inch wave.http://www.hasbrocollector.com/ $24.95

PLANET OF THE APES - ALL 5 FILMS AVAILABLE ON DVD (submitted 8/26/99 by SkyMTL@aol.com

You can now buy PLANET OF THE APES on video cd. (playable on computers, DVD machines etc) at http://www.videocds.com/collectionsplanetoftheapes.htm

ROLAND MANN (POTA AUTHOR) SILVERLINE PROJECT (submitted 8/26/99 by Roland Mann rmann@kakuta.com

SCARY BOOK brings chuckles for Halloween
Silverline announced today that THE SCARY BOOK, the graphic novel shipping in October, will have an introduction by famed Horror Novelist C. Dean Andersson. The book will ship in early October and will be a perfect choice for the Halloween season. It is available through both FM International and Diamond Distribution, be sure you've ordered your copy.

"We met Mr. Andersson several years back at one of those famous Texas conventions," said Roland Mann, Silverline editor. "We got to talking about comics and American Indians and history and just had a really great time. He knows Sidney and knows his work, so it was without hesitation that we contacted him for the intro."

THE SCARY BOOK is written by horror novelist Sidney Williams, author of such works as AZARIUS, NIGHT BROTHERS and BLOOD HUNTER, and such comic works as MANTUS FILES, SIRENS and THE MARAUDER. "I had just agreed with a fellow writer that comedy and terror don't mix when I got a call from Roland. When he asked if I could come up with a comedy horror, I said sure," said Williams. The art is done by Steve Willhite and Dan Schaefer.

The Scary Book is a wild and zany blend of horror, humor and pop culture. It is about a "book of evil incantations that gets lost on earth, and the Devil has to get it back before Hell freezes over." Bookstore clerk, Marty Applegate is the one recruited to get it back. His associates are a demonic beauty named Crimson and a senile private eye who calls himself Phillip Chandler. When all of the Devil's minions are released from the bottomless pit, the bad place, you know . HELL ITSELF!

For more information on Silverline and THE SCARY BOOK, visit the web site at: http://www.kakuta.com/silverline or email silverline@kakuta.com.THE SCARY BOOK is trademarked and copyright © 1999 Sidney Williams.

THE FACE #27 - POTA ARTICLE (submitted 8/26/99 by Michael Williams) michael@williams2224.freeserve.co.uk

£5 (UK) credit card hotline which (if calling from the UK) is 01858 435315. If your outside the UK dial the intl acces code (0?) then the code for the UK is 44 (i think) then remove the leading 0 of the phone number.

You can also pay by credit card by post but make sure you write:     "Please charge my credit card/visa/mastercard (delete as appropiate) the sum of £5. Card No._______________. Expiry date_______. Signature_______. Date_____________"

You can pay by cheque if drawn on a UK bank (or intl money order) made payable to WAGADON LTD. If paying by cheque put the cheque card no. on the back of the cheque. Post the order to THE FACE BACK ISSUES, Tower House,
Sovereign Park, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9EF, ENGLAND.  The article is quite long (7 page) and would be worth this effort.

POTA ICARUS MAGAZINE ARTICLE (submitted 8/26/99 by Jay Adan jadan@cyberlore.com

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Models International (#38) contains an article on the "Icarus" or Planet of the Apes ship. It's a great articles with some outstanding illustrations and blueprints of the ship itself. A must have for any fan. To order it in the US just check out my website http://tangents-sf.com/sff.htm

POTA INKWORKS CARD SET CONTEST !! (submitted 7/6/99 by Jeff Krueger) williejoe@earthlink.net

The "Go Ape" contest will give one winner an ape makeover at 20th Century Fox Studio with an authentic ape makeup and costume session.  The winner will have their picture taken as their favorite ape and that photo will be used to make an actual "Archives" trading card.  To enter, send a postcard or 3x5 index card to:

INKWORKS / Go Ape Contest - PO Box 52099 / Raleigh, NC, 27612, USA

Entries must be postmarked by July 15th 1999 and the winner will be announced August 1st 1999.  Employees and family of Inkworks and Fox aren't eligible.    Please include your name, address, zip code, phone number and date of birth.    Offer is good only in the US and Canada.

2ND WAVE OF NEW ACTION FIGURES (submitted 6/25/99 by Stephanie Dianne Geter)

sgeter@email.women.com

7" Planet of the Apes Case - Item Number: 10903A    Price: $99.99 + S&H     Availability: July 1999 Company: KENNER

From the imaginative and influential movie series. Includes 12 figures (subject to change): Cornelius, Dr. Zaius, Gorilla Soldier, Commander Taylor, Gorilla Sergeant. Each fully articulated, poseable figure comes with a collector's display stand and two accessories. Exact case breakdown unknown.

Planet of the Apes Figure Asst 2
Item Number: 10908 Price: $159.99 + S&H Availability: August 1999 Company: KENNER

Includes 6 classic Planet of the Apes 12inch poseable figures. Assortment includes Astronaut George Taylor, Zira and Gorilla Inmate (subject to change). Exact breakdown unknown at this time.

All new figures can be ordered from http://www.entertainmentearth.com/ cs@entertainmentearth.com

COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #68 (submitted 4/22/99 by Terry Hoknes)

Featuring a cover story of POTA, this issue of this comic book magazine is devoted to gorillas and POTA in comic books.  Superb articles on the history of the comic books, magazines and paperbacks.   Many great photos plus a rare current interview with writer Doug Moench (creator of Terror On the POTA)   To order copies $8.99 (plus shipping) contact Terry at comicsape@dlcwest.com    This is a superb high quality magazine and this issue sold out everywhere

POTA VIDEO GAME IN THE WORKS ! MICHAEL KORMAN, Korman Media, submitted 5/23/99

Go to this website for all the details of the first POTA game in the making

http://www.sharkyextreme.com/games/glimpses/fox/planet_apes/    kormanmedia@earthlink.net

The Planet of the Apes game is being made for Sega Dreamcast.

POTA MEMORABILIA MAGAZINE: PETER LOPES peterlopes@hotmail.com

The new issue of Australian Collectorholics Magazine March 1999 features a cover story article on POTA collectibles.  Available only in Australia or order at (02) 9636-6762 Collectorholics@hotmail.com Cover price is $4.95

NEW 1999 CARD SET from INKWORKS submitted by John Mermigas 5/23/99 pota68@aol.com

Inkworks is releasing two sets of trading cards.  The first set is now available based on all of the films and another set at the end of the year . The first set is mostly of archive stills never seen and the second set is about the two tele series and behind the scenes. all the details are in a new beckett collectible magazine called sci-fi collectibles.

John Mermigas 88 7thave holtsville ny 11742 pota68@aol.com

APES FAN SPECIAL EDITION (submitted February 24th 1999 by Terry Hoknes / George R. Reis)

Message from Terry Hoknes: "Apesfan is just plain impressive.    This is the best looking fanzine EVER dedicated 100% to POTA.      60 pages and magazine sized with tons of great photo quality pictures and a vast assortment of articles based on all aspects of the POTA legacy".

Joe Lozowsky and George R. Reis have now published a new fanzine which is the followup to their Apesfan newsletter that came out in early 1997.  This annual contains an exclusive, brand new, detailed interview with the legendary Kim Hunter (Zira) who talks candidly about working on the first 3 apes films. There are also interviews with Natalie Trundy, Bradford Dillman, Don Pedro colley, Ted Post and Bobby Porter (Cornelius in Battle), with a review of Eric Greene's "POTA As American Myth" and more!

APESFAN 1999 ANNUAL includes reviews and updates of new merchandise, including a look at the excellent new documentary Behind The Planet of the Apes, produced by 20th Century Fox and AMC.  Please send $8 for this great fanzine (includes shipping) for immediate delivery.  Those interested in the NEW improved APESFAN can write to:

George R. Reis - 870 Stratford Dr, East Meadow, NY, 11554 FRMMag@aol.com

Apesfan is a not-for-profit fan magazine not associated with 20th Century Fox or AMC. 

NEW POTA FIGURES UPDATES (submitted 2/24/99 bysteven.temple@wcom.com and Philip Nobile at pjn1209@earthlink.net)

I highly recommend anyone interested in POTA figs. to check out the site Philip mentioned last month.  The custom Taylor figure was really cool...which by the way, has anyone seen the newest 12 inch Signature Series in the stores yet?
It's the new ones including Zira, Gorilla Slave and Taylor in his flight suit.    I noticed the new 12" line now comes with display stands...about time.     I wasn't too impressed with Zira, but I agree with Reece...bring on Nova!    The new small figures come out summer 1999    Check out this link: http://members.aol.com/palfile/page/index.htm and go to Tomart.com to see the smaller 6" figures.    The 6" figures are: Taylor, Cornelius, Zaius, Gorilla Soldier, and what appears to be the sergeant from the TV series (gorilla soldier with silver stripes on his vest). This same TV soldier has replaced the Conquest Slave Ape in the 12" line.

PLANET OF THE APES AS AMERICAN MYTH SOFTCOVER - (submitted 2/24/99) by philip.nobile@us.pwcglobal.com

Planet of the Apes as American Myth has just been released in softcover - it looks to be an interesting read, and contains stills from all five films depicting scenes that were cut from the films (Taylor's swimming during his escape/chase scene, a pre-credit shot from Escape, showing the inside of the ship as it approaches Earth, etc.).   Check it out!

POTA MAGAZINE ARTICLE

"Film Score Monthly" magazine's website: (submitted 2/24/99 by Alan Maxwell ceeam3@cee.hw.ac.uk

http://www.filmscoremonthly.com/articles/08_Feb---The_Great_Apes_Score_Debate.html

It's all about the "Beneath" soundtrack (though still no sign of a re-release, sigh).

Roddy McDowall in Planet Of The Apes as Cornelius, Caesar and Galen (submitted 2/24/99 by links-admin@fansites.com

The above World Wide Web page featuring Roddy McDowall has been added to the 1999 Link Directory published on the FANSITES.COM website.

FANSITES.COM is a directory of motion picture and television stars that helps fans find sites related to their favorite actors.
The directory includes sites ran by fans, and studios as well as reviews.

If you are the owner of the page, you may use the following code to include an icon on your page that recognizes that your link has been published in the directory. Please see http://www.tifa.com/logos.html for additional logos and code.

This code will take visitors to the link page for Roddy McDowall:

http://www.fansites.com/roddy_mcdowall.html

MISC NEW ITEMS: TRADING CARD SET (submitted 2/2/99)

  Alan Maxwell, CEE dept., Heriot-Watt University ceeam3@cee.hw.ac.uk and Ken Taylor kentaylor@wr.com.au

Some time ago, Starburst magazine featured a review of the CD. Also, there was a Starburst special, published a wee while back, which apparently contained an article on James Cameron's proposed new Apes film, but I haven't seen the magazine in question.   

Big news is that there is a brand new set of trading cards coming out from Inkworks.. They're featured in the current issue of
Previews magazine. Online, you can read the details at: http://www.diamondcomics.com/previews/products/cards/Planetapes.htm

However, it's probably better picking up a copy of the actual Previews magazine from your local comics shop, since
it also contains details of the binder for the series and also a full page colour advert for the series (which will
apparently be followed by more PotA cards).

Also, a new series of CDs has been released which are compilations of various Sci-Fi theme tunes. One of the CDs
contains a PotA track, but I don't know if it's the main theme from the film or from the TV series. I'm hoping it's the TV theme, although it probably isn't. I haven't been able to confirm it yet. Being a fan of sci-fi and of film & TV music, I'll probably pick up each CD anyway. There are details of the discs at:  http://www.tvtrecords.com/labels/tvt/scifi/

Hasbro may be releasing a series of 5 seven inch figures ( if interest is strong from retailers at Toy fair).

LASER DISCS POTA 1999 (submitted 2/2/99 by Don Crandall) Fistfulof@aol.com

I work at Dave's Video the Laser Place in Studio City, CA (just a mile or two from the FOX ranch!)  All 5 of the Apes films were released on 1-19 on laser disc!!   They're all letterbox, THX sound, and the first film's even in Dolby Digital, plus they each have their respective movie trailer!  And it's BATTLE's debut on American laser disc!!    My buddy Paul, the buyer, ordered a lot, so ANYONE OUT THERE WHO HAS TO HAVE 'EM, mail us!    Our laser disc store is the biggest & most comprehensive in the country.  And Keven & Jared the mail order dudes are Apes fans themselves!  Give 'em a call.  Dave's Video the Laser Place 818-785-8437 

GO FIGURE MAGAZINE - 1/99 (submitted 2/2/99 by Jeff Krueger)

Features pictures of the brand new POTA figures Taylor, Zira and a Conquest gorilla (available in March 1999 ??)

NEW POTA MOVIE WEAPON REPLICAS (submitted 12/15/98 by Joe Castello)

I have created ( from scratch ) the three most popular weapons that were used in the POTA movies including Ape Pistol, Infantry Rifle and the Sgt.'s Machinegun.. These are some of the most accurate, and beautiful pieces that U will ever see, and they are affordable.

I use real wood, resin, metal, and plastic to create these gems.  I have just started mass production, and they are the finest weapons yet, next to the originals. My site is under construction,

U really have to see these weapons to believe them! It is if you were a prop master on the actual filiming! I used Originals when I could get them,( To micrometer, measure, diagram and photo them ONLY! ) and I have studied the five films to the point of obsession.

I have decided on some limited pre-release prices: 
Ape pistol: $85.00 / Infantry rifle: $225.00 / Sgt's machinegun: $325.00

We have approx., five of the rifles, and machineguns, and a case of the pistols.  The first five machineguns sold, have metal barrels, and authentic W.W.II .45 Cal ammo clips, and resin bodies, with THE most realistc wood grain you've ever seen on resin.     Joey C CEO/Simian Arms

http://www.geocities.com/hollywood/cinema/7171/   geoy@thegrid.net

POTA AUTOGRAPHS (submitted by TMartin419@aol.com )

We have autographed 8 x 10 photos available in B&W and color.   We have Natalie Trundy, Linda Harrison, Jeff Corey, Don Pedro Colley, Phil Brown, Morgan Woodward, Ron Harper, Grace Lee Whitney, Booth Colman, Buck Karalian, Barbara Luna and more.  We also have James Gregory photos that are different prices.is www.timem.com

NEW APE FIGURES IN 1998 FROM HASBRO/KENNER

Hasbro/Kenner second series of figures in its Signature Series line is 3 apes from the original POTA movie (1968) featuring one chimp, one organutan and one gorilla.   These are the first new ape figures put on the market since 1975.   The three new figures are 12 inches tall and come with cloth costumes and rooted hair.   The figures in photo above are: Dr. Zaius, General Ursus and Cornelius.  These figures are the only ones in the planning from Hasbro/Kenner.   Update: It is said that a second set will surely come if these sell well.     The 3 figures are now out and come in limited edition boxes.   There is no Canadian edition of the boxes.  

WIDESCREEN VIDEO'S (submitted September 14th 1998 by Jack, seller from Ebay)

The five movies have been rereleased in widescreen format on VHS to celebrate the movies 30th anniversary.  Widescreen and normal format have both been released this summer.   Only the first movie is released in widescreen format individually.  Otherwise you have to buy the complete set.    It is believed that the normal format videos can be purchased seperately. mr-widescreen@bigfoot.com Jack has some sets available.

PLANET OF THE APES MODELS AND FIGURES COMPANY - WEB MONSTER

orders@monstersinmotion.com    (submitted Sep 26 1998)

PLANET OF THE APES - COLLECTIBLES - UNAUTHORIZED GUIDE WITH TRIVIA AND VALUES by Christopher Sausville

129 pages, Schiffer Publishing, (610) 593-1777

The first official price guide devoted entirely to Planet Of The Apes collectibles.  But wait there's more...This book also has a great trivia section to not only educate you on apes collectibles but also tests your knowledge on the series itself with 250 questions and facts about the classic 1968 film.  Over 200 photos of great POTA merchandise from the 70's with a total of 350 items included in this great book for all serious ape fans and collectors.

BRAND NEW POTA TV SHOW T-SHIRTS (submitted August 25th 1998)

The new shirts modeled by Ron Harper.   Available at courtwear@adweb.net  1-800-217-6962

NEW CD RELEASE OF THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK

Review by Alan Maxwell (Ape Chronicles Member)

The first thing to strike me about this new CD is the packaging. While Intrada's release used quite common artwork from one of the movie posters, this new release from Varese Sarabande uses less well known artwork. The only other place I have seen this art is on a French POTA movie poster. The inside packaging is also an improvement on Intrada's. The notes are extremely informative, and decorated in glossy color with plenty of rare artwork and stills.

The disc improves on Intrada's version in every way. And with over 35 minutes of previously unreleased music, not only is it an excellent tribute to one of the finest film music composers ever, it is an essential purchase for every POTA fan. Final verdict? You MUST buy this CD.

"PLANET OF THE APES AS AMERICAN MYTH" by Eric Greene

261 Pages, $29.95 US plus $3 shipping/handling, 95-44163, Photographs, notes, bibliography, index, 0-7864-0087-0

McFarland & Company, Inc., Box 611, Jefferson, NC, 28640, 1-800-253-2187 for phone orders only, 1-910-246-4460 for information

How do political conflicts shape popular culture?  This book explores that question by analyzing how the POTA films functioned both as entertaining adventures and as apocalyptic political commentary.  Informative and thought provooking, the book demonstrates how this enormously popular series of secular myths used images of racial and ecological crisis to respond to events like the Cold War, the race riots of the 1960s, the Civil Rights movement, the Black Power movement, and the Vietnam War.

The work utilizes interviews with key filmmakers and close readings of the five Apes films and two Apes television shows to trace the development of the series' theme of racial conflict in the context of the shifting ideologies of race during the sixties and seventies.  The book also observes that today, amid growing concerns over race relations, the resurgent popularity of Apes and Twentieth Century-Fox's upcoming film may again make POTA a pop culture phenomenon that asks who we are and were are we going.

Eric Greene, a writer from Beverly Hills, California, began work on this book while on a Ford Foundation fellowship at Wesleyan University.

O UNICO HUMANO BOM E AQUELE QUE ESTA MORTO

"THE ONLY GOOD HUMAN IS A DEAD HUMAN" by Luiz Saulo Adami

You can order the book at: www.dlcwest.com/~comicsape/apememorabilia.htm

Or direct from the author at: http://www.mcanet.com.br/lostinspace/apes/apes.html

Published by Editora Aleph.  Ave. Dr. Luiz Migliano, 1110-3 andar, 05711-001 - sao paulo - sp, telefone: (011) 843-843-3202 / 843-0514.  S & T Producoes, Caixa Postal 496, 88350-000 - Brusque - SC, Telefone (047) 346-5224

This book has a full cover cover of a General gorilla ape.  The interior is black and white with 40 photos.  The book is a great general overview ofthe entire series from movies, tv shows, fanzines and books.

There is a chapter on the making of the first movie and the story's beginnings.   Then there is bio's on Franklin J. Schaffner, Charlton Heston, Kim Hunter, Roddy McDowall and others. 

The book is a great fan overview of everything to do with POTA.  It's a big 176 pages, softcover.  The only thing to note is that it is NOT in english.    Though reading through it I can figure out what he is usually talking about because the language is very similar to ours. 

WEIRD FLOWER No. 6

28 cm, 52 page, Fanzine by James McMartin; a Planet of the Apes retrospective; a look at subliminal advertising in soup, TV advertisements and pop songs; things falling from the sky;  music reviews and neat comic strips. An interesting, varied read. P.O. Box, Station B, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5T 2W2, $4 per copy

CHARLTON HESTON - COMMERATIVE POSTAGE STAMP

Stamp and Souvenir Sheet issued by Central Africa in 1995 honoring the film Planet Of The Apes.  In the selvedge portion of the souvenir sheet are multiple graphic images from the film.  Item measures 4.38" x 6.0".

APE (PLANET OF THE APES HOME PAGE)