‘Planet of the Apes’ go ‘Blu-ray’

“Humans are even uglier in high-def,” Fox promises, and the new “Planet Of the Apes: 40-Year Evolution Blu-ray Collection” delivers.

The 1968 original anchors the set — you know, the one with the Statue of Liberty. After that, it’s “Beneath the Planet of the Apes,” “Escape From the Planet of The Apes,” “Conquest of the Planet of the Apes” and “Battle for the Planet of the Apes.” In other words, fans of the futuristic series will go ape for this gift set. Or any of the “Planet of the Apes” Blu-ray
titles, available separately.

The films in “Planet Of the Apes: 40-Year Evolution” are all in HD-friendly widescreen (ratio of 2.35:1, as in theaters) with reworked soundtracks in 5.1 DTS.

New bonus features (in addition to older material) are presented in high-def. They include:

• “Impact of the Apes” on the long-running phenomenon.
• Making-of featurettes for all of the sequel films.
• “Science of the Apes”: Scientists and anthropologists weigh in.
• “Evolution of the Apes” featurette tracking the apes from the original novel to the screen.
• “Public Service Announcement From ANSA”

Perfect gift for: Male Baby Boomers, science fiction fans

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