PLANET OF THE APES 50th Anniversary Edition Available On DVD + Blu-Ray Today

Twentieth Century FOX Home Entertainment announced the PLANET OF THE APES 1968 50th ANNIVERSARY edition today on Digital, Blu-ray™ and DVD.

Charlton Heston stars in the original cinematic masterpiece that turned the world of Science fiction upside down. A bewildered astronaut named Taylor (Heston) crash-lands on a strange planet ruled by talking apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor's survival depends on the kindness of chimpanzee scientists Cornelius and Zira (Roddy McDowall and Kim Hunter) and his escape to the FORBIDDEN Zone, where he uncovers a devastating secret that may hold the key to his own destiny.

Special features include a behind the Planet of the Apes documentary, BEYOND the FORBIDDEN Zone Adventure Game, original makeup tests, original on-site footage and audio commentary by key actors and cast.

THE PLANET OF THE APES 1968 50th ANNIVERSARY BLU-RAY™ Includes:

Theatrical Feature

Bonus Features:

Audio Commentary by Actors Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter and Natalie Trundy, and Makeup Artist John Chambers

Audio Commentary by Composer Jerry Goldsmith

Text Commentary by Eric Greene, Author of Planet of the Apes as American Myth

Science of the Apes*

Beyond the FORBIDDEN Zone Adventure Game

Public Service Announcement from ANSA

Evolution of the Apes

Impact of the Apes

Behind the Planet of the Apes Documentary with Interactive Mode

Behind the Planet of the Apes Promo

The Archives of the Apes: Original Makeup Test with Edward G. Robinson, Roddy McDowall's On-Set Footage, Dailies and Outtakes, N.A.T.O. Presentation, Vintage Featurette, Teaser Trailer, Original Theatrical Trailer

The Galleries of the Apes: The Ape Newspaper, Interactive Pressbook, Advertising, Lobby Cards, Costumes, Props, Behind-the-Scenes Stills

*BONUSVIEW-enabled player required

To post a comment, you must register and login.