Monday, March 14, 2022

Princess Leia on the Planet of the Apes


 It's been announced that more Planet of the Apes movies are on the way.  Now that the trilogy featuring apes' leader Ceasar is completed, it will be interesting to see where the story goes.  I am assuming a significant time jump, perhaps Ceasar's adult son will be the new protagonist.  If they are able to keep up the quality of the last 3 films, I'll be glad to check it out.

16 comments:

Detective Tobor said...

Now would be a great time for a Twilight Zone interaction. Maybe a parallel Earth story where the two sons meet without knowing quite where they where.

Davejonz said...

On your marks, get set and...! My imagination is up and running. Cascading these two franchises just sparks the imagination. Outstanding, Ross.
I suspect Leia is going to need help in dealing with these simian thugs. Perhaps Detective Chimp could make an appearance in later episodes?
A thought..has Gorilla Grodd ever clashed with the Planetary Apes?

Carycomic said...

Yeah! In the mini-series crossover between POTA and GREEN LANTERN, back while Boom! Comics still had the licensing rights from 20 Century Fox (pre-Disney buy-out).

Carycomic said...

There was also that gag cameo in SPACEBALLS; the Mel Brooks spoof of STAR WARS that I like to credit as indirectly inspiring the restart of both franchises.

Carycomic said...

Some of the pre-Legend stories in The STAR WARS Journal even featured simian civilizations! The medieveal Coynites; and the green-furred Force-using Yrashu of the jungle planet Baskarn.

Carycomic said...

As for today's cover? Yeah, I could see this being done as a STAR WARS Infinities crossover with Leia crashing on POTA after evacutating the Tantive IV.

Bob Greenwade said...

Hey, even Wookies are basically simian -- and as tempting as it might be to suggest Chewbacca on POTA, he's too obvious. How about Krrsantan, given his recent appearance on The Book of Boba Fett?

This is the first I'd heard of a fourth film in last decade's POTA movies, so I looked it up on Wikipedia to see if there was any further information. There's nothing significant there on that other than what you've stated here, but there is another bit of interesting news: Planet of the Men, based on an unused script by original POTA author Pierre Boulle, is in development for TV. Now, that should be interesting!

Anonymous said...

I'm hoping the next film takes up where the epilogue of Tim Burton's 2000 remake left off. If only to see if the House of Thade has outlawed worship of Simos the Lawgiver and tried to erase all mention of Caesar.

Bob Greenwade said...

@Anon@12:00: The movie takes place at some point after War for the Planet of the Apes, exploring Caesar's legacy.

Anonymous said...

Then, I wonder if Little Nova will meet a kid named Taylor.

Anonymous said...

Good one, namesake! :-)

Ken Roskos said...

Next: Leia must face... Darth Zaius?

Bob Greenwade said...

On the topic of interesting candidates for Sith, how about Samuel Sterns (the Leader)? Khan Noonien Singh? Skeletor? Megatron? Inigo Montoya? The Joker?

Ken Roskos said...

Ah! Good choices Bob Greenwade.

Carycomic said...

I'd prefer a renegade country-Western singer: Darth Brooks!

Carycomic said...

You know; from the Outer Rim planet, Ord Memfiss?

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