LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” reigned over the weekend box office with a $56.5 million North American opening, according to studio estimates Sunday, giving a needed surge to an uncertain season in theaters. The film from 20th Century Studios and Disney that built on the rebooted “Apes” trilogy of the 2010s had the … Read more
In “Anatomy of a Scene,” we ask directors to reveal the secrets that go into making key scenes in their movies. See new episodes in the series on Fridays. You can also watch our collection of more than 150 videos on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel. In this sequence from “Kingdom of the … Read more
I’m Wes Ball, director of “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.” This is a little sequence in the very beginning of the movie after our trio of apes here, Noa, Soona and Anaya, have just had a little adventure and they’re on their way back to their village, where we get to meet the … Read more
For some, the name “Planet of the Apes” might conjure memories of Charlton Heston in 1968. But the most recent incarnation of the sci-fi franchise has been going strong since 2011. These “Apes” movies feature no fuzzy costumes or heavy prosthetics, and instead are feats of computer generated performance capture technology. The latest one, “Kingdom … Read more
movie review KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Running time: 145 minutes. Rated PG-13 (intense sequences of sci-fi violence/action). In theaters May 10. Fifty-five years, ten films and two TV shows later, “Planet of the Apes,” is, somehow, still as breathtaking as the first time we met Cornelius and Zira. The fantastic “Kingdom of the Planet … Read more
Visual cues indicate that Proximus Caesar’s kingdom is modeled partly on the Roman Empire, with its colonizing influence and its intention to sweep the riches of the ancient human world — its history, its labor, its technology — into its own coffers. By telling his version of Caesar’s legacy, Proximus Caesar makes the apes believe … Read more
Freya Allan and Andy Serkis, along with their fellow cast members, attend the UK premiere for 20th Century Studios’ movie ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ at the BFI IMAX Waterloo in London, England, on April 25, 2024. Freya Allan, Andy Serkis, Owen Teague and Kevin Durand at the ‘Kingdom Of The Planet of … Read more
Adrian Schiller, who was known for his work on “Doctor Who” and “The Last Kingdom,” died on Thursday. He was 60. The actor’s death was confirmed by his reps at the Scott Marshall Partners, who said that his family is “devastated by the loss.” “He has died far too soon, and we, his family and … Read more
By the time “The Animal Kingdom” opens, the enigmatic disease troubling the world has been circulating for years. It’s unclear where and how it started, much less why or just how far it has spread. Is a virus or bacteria to blame, or is it something in the air, the water, our genes? If we’ve … Read more
Taylor Swift is officially a member of Chiefs Kingdom. As if her appearances at 12 Kansas City games this season didn’t signify that, the singer’s boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce gushed over her loyalty to his team. “She’s all in, man. She’s all in,” Kelce said during a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio … Read more
Disney adults rejoice, there is a rumored special surprise that Mickey and the gang have been working on for all those who are expecting; a maternity ward inside the Magic Kingdom. Which Disney fan wouldn’t want to give birth overlooking Cinderella’s castle? (Just as long as It’s a Small World isn’t playing on repeat.) When you wish upon a star, your dreams come … Read more
Former Scorpions and Kingdom Come drummer James Kottak died Tuesday morning in Louisville, Kentucky. He was 61. No cause of death has been given. His death was announced by his daughter Tobi and Kottak’s former band Scorpions paid tribute to Kottack in a Facebook post. “Very sad news … our dear friend and Drummer for 20 years … Read more
“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” led a crowd of new releases at the box office on the weekend before Christmas Monday. The DC and Warner Bros. superhero sequel starring Jason Momoa earned an estimated $28.1 million in its first three days of release in 3,706 locations in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. By … Read more
“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” made a splash at the box office. The superhero flick, a sequel to 2018’s “Aquaman,” raked in $9.2 million on its opening night Friday, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo. The Jason Momoa-led movie is expected to earn over $40 million plus on the four-day Christmas weekend, according to Deadline. However, … Read more
One Kansas City radio host is predicting an upset in Minnesota on Sunday. But it has nothing to do with the action that will take place on the field when the Chiefs visit the Vikings on Sunday. Carrington Harrison, a longtime Kansas City radio personality and host on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio channel, told … Read more
An 83-year-old veteran named Joseph Masters had a fatal heart attack and died while visiting Disney World with his family on Sept. 25, but the incident didn’t make the news until weeks later. That’s when local journalists obtained a report released by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, containing one important detail — Masters didn’t die at … Read more