Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

[TheVileOne]

Or maybe he was tired of working with Fox and didn't want to make another Apes movie .

 

[Gianakin_]

And if he couldn't make the deadline (for which he had plenty of time to prepare), then I'd agree with Vile.

I'm very happy with Reeves!

 

[Incrediblejeff]

Not a bad choice.It should be a good movie.

 

[TX85]

I haven't kept up with this movie(didn't know it was officially being made)since rumors when Rise was released about a possible sequel!

Any news on cast/characters/story/director&crew/release date/etc?,Is this a the official title?

 

[Octoberist]

'Dawn' is the official title. That's all we know.

 

[flickchick85]

I actually think Reeves is a stronger director than Wyatt, so with him on board I think this has the potential to be even better than the first.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I am still gutted Wyatt is gone, but Reeves is a more than able replacement, Cloverfield was great and Let Me In was even better, think he can make a great movie out of this as he has more time than Wyatt had with the first one.

 

[Dr. Evil]

'Dawn' is the official title. That's all we know.

And that Andy Serkis will be back.

 

[terry78]

I actually think Reeves is a stronger director than Wyatt, so with him on board I think this has the potential to be even better than the first.

I think Wyatt gave somewhat of a decent touch to this one, but he doesn't really have a style that sets anything apart from what I've seen either.

 

[Lasirius]

I'm on board with Reeves as a director for Dawn. Very much looking forward to this

 

[TX85]

I really liked Wyatt's direction in Rise and so I really wanted him to return..But I agree Reeves is a great replacement so I'm happy!

Can't wait to read the official story And find out about the cast&characters!

 

[Kane52630]

Mark Bomback to Rewrite Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

 

[Gianakin_]

Could go either way. Says he worked on Rise (good), but there's also The Wolverin (jury's out) and DH5 (bad). I have faith. New director always meant some rewriting.

 

[TheAQU4M4N]

I really can't wait for this.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

The new writer doesnt have the best track record, but Reeves being there gives me faith, i'm sure he will have a lot of input in the re-write.

 

[mclay18]

The new writer doesnt have the best track record, but Reeves being there gives me faith, i'm sure he will have a lot of input in the re-write.

It's possible that Bomback was brought in if Jaffa & Silver weren't able to do another polish. (They are working on Jurassic Park 4 too.)

 

[TheAQU4M4N]

anyone think Wyatt will work as a consult or get a executive producer credit for the sequel?

 

[terry78]

Maybe some credit due to some of the work he put in but it sounds like he wants to wash his hands of it.

 

[Gabe99]

From LR:
Apes Start Final Plans for ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’



'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' to begin filming March, 2013 in New Orleans

"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," Twentieth Century Fox's sequel to its blockbuster 2011 hit feature film "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," is in pre-production and gearing up for a March, 2013 filming start date in New Orleans, Louisiana. With a $93 million budget and over $483 million at the box office, this second film in the reboot series of films is being highly anticipated. Principal actor casting for the film's lead roles co-starring roles will be cast in Los Angeles, with additional casting in New Orleans. All extras, photo doubles, and stand-ins will be cast throughout filming in New Orleans.

The extremely talented and necessary actor returning is Golden Globe winner Andy Serkis as the ultra-intelligent genetically altered ape Caesar. Serkis is the most highly respected and critically acclaimed motion capture actor in the entertainment industry, and has won many awards for that type of work including a Screen Actors Guild Award. Some of his credits include Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" trilogies, Universal Pictures' "King Kong," Captain Haddock in Steven Spielberg's "The Adventures of Tintin," and Caesar in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes".

"Rise of the Planet of the Apes" director Rupert Wyatt was set to direct "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" but exited in mid-September due to his concerns about having a movie ready by the May 23, 2014 release date. Fox drew up a shortlist of possible replacement directors, and chose Matt Reeves, who recently struck a TV development deal at 20th Century Fox TV. He will create, write and direct broadcast and cable projects as well as supervise other writers. Reeves will direct "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" from a screenplay originally written by Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, with rewrites by Mark Bomback. Reeves' feature film directorial credits include "The Pallbearer," "Cloverfield," and "Let Me In". He also co-created the TV series Felicity with J.J. Abrams and directed the pilot and 5 episodes.

Peter Chernin and Dylan Clark are producing for Chernin Entertainment. Chernin is one of the most powerful media executives in the world. Under Chernin’s leadership, Twentieth Century Fox Film produced the two top-grossing movies of all time, Titanic and Avatar. Chernin Entertainment currently has a film production deal with Fox. In addition to writing the original draft for "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," husband and wife Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver are also producing.

 

[Octoberist]

I hate it when movies take place in New Orleans unless New Orleans is the actual location. Bad memories of Green Lantern are coming back!

 

[steintym]

Nice, glad to hear dates are set. I'm looking forward to this.

 

[Mogwai]

I hate it when movies take place in New Orleans unless New Orleans is the actual location. Bad memories of Green Lantern are coming back!

I really liked the San Fran/silicon valley setting of the first one.

 

[Dr. Evil]

So they are looking for new human characters?

 

[Pink Ranger]

I hate it when movies take place in New Orleans unless New Orleans is the actual location. Bad memories of Green Lantern are coming back!

It's a pity that in recent years New Orleans had become synonymous with unmitigated disaster.




What, too soon for the Green Lantern jokes?

 

[Hunter Rider]

Apes Get Armed in a Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Teaser Image