'The Time is Now' - Andy Serkis' 'Rise' Oscar Campaign Has Begun! By Alex Billington December 5, 2011Source: SlashFilm, THR The Time is Now, rise up my simian friends and revolt!
We heard that this was coming, but were waiting to actually see something. Although I'm not sure if this is just fan-made or not, SlashFilm has posted "one of the many versions of the Oscar ad" that Fox has started running for Rise of the Planet of the Apes, supporting Andy Serkis, who played Caesar by way of performance capture, for Best Supporting Actor. I can tell you right now I am all for this, he was fantastic in the film, making it one of my favorites and I think he deserves to be recognized. But will all this make a difference? The original news came from THR last week, saying that Fox was going to begin an Oscar push for Andy Serkis, which was optimistic on their part, but potentially not enough to make a difference, though I'm hoping that's not the case. Here's the first two Time Oscar ads.
"I'm inclined to think that Fox and Serkis have a point here. Andy Serkis Closes Big ‘Planet Of The Apes’ Deal; Should Fox Campaign For Oscar? ApeCentral. Vulture broke the news that actress Judy Greer, who has often been seen on the big screen serving as best friend to actresses such as Jennifer Aniston and Katherine Heigl, will portray Caesar's love interest, Cornelia, in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
Says the actress, "For so long I haven't been able to say anything about it, so this is exciting! It's a very different kind of work than I'm used to. I'm not going to be wearing Manolo Blahniks in this one. " She added, "I married a man who … I'm gonna use the word obsessed. He is obsessed with Planet of the Apes. Having worked with star Andy Serkis on 13 Going on 30, he encouraged her to audition for the role, so she did, revealing her deeply held passion to director Matt Reeves. Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
All Critics (249) | Top Critics (45) | Fresh (201) | Rotten (45) | DVD (10) Caesar [the main ape] is the reason to see this daft, breathless picture.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is spectacle with a kick: the transcendence of the normal in creatures so like ourselves is both an entertainment and a needling rebuke to human vanity. The action scenes (particularly a battle between humans and apes on the Golden Gate Bridge) are inventively spectacular, and the story at the movie's core is evocative and engaging. Distinguishes itself from other ill-conceived reboots in general, and from Tim Burton's disastrous 2001 remake in particular, by looking with fresh, simian eyes at its core conflict between human and primates. A well-crafted B movie with astonishingly effective motion capture CGI technology. Tthe movie has some plot-point missteps. Planet of The Apes Franchise Retrospective Planet of the Apes Infographic. Rise of the Planet of the Apes: In the Beginning. RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES is the first live-action film in the history of movies to star, and be told from the point of view of, a sentient animal -- a character with human-like qualities, who can strategize, organize and ultimately lead a revolution, and with whom audiences will experience a real emotional bond.
The film was impossible to make until the technology, invented for Avatar and now advanced to a new dimension, caught up to the idea behind the movie. This work is complemented by the unique and extraordinary achievements of Andy Serkis, the world’s foremost performance capture actor, who infuses Caesar with nuance, soul, wisdom and heart. Another historic accomplishment for the picture was its filming of visual effects and performance capture work on practical locations outside the controlled environment of an enclosed stage. In addition to presenting emotionally-engaging photo-realistic apes, the film’s setting is instantly recognizable and relatable. Director Rupert Wyatt Talks In Detail About Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes! Q&A: James Franco Riffs on Science Fiction, Film, and Frankenstein.
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