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'''''Planet of the Apes''''' is a science fiction media franchise. It began with the 1963 {{w|Planet of the Apes (novel)|novel}} by French author {{w|Pierre Boulle}}. In 1968, the novel was adapted into an American science fiction {{w|Planet of the Apes (1968 film)|film}} starring [[Charlton Heston]] and {{W|Kim Hunter}}, which spawned four sequels, one in each year from 1970 to 1973. Some of the films were adapted into comic books and novels, and the 70s films also spawned two short-lived television series (one live-action, one animated) which appeared in 1974 and 1975. | '''''Planet of the Apes''''' is a science fiction media franchise. It began with the 1963 {{w|Planet of the Apes (novel)|novel}} by French author {{w|Pierre Boulle}}. In 1968, the novel was adapted into an American science fiction {{w|Planet of the Apes (1968 film)|film}} starring [[Charlton Heston]] and {{W|Kim Hunter}}, which spawned four sequels, one in each year from 1970 to 1973. Some of the films were adapted into comic books and novels, and the 70s films also spawned two short-lived television series (one live-action, one animated) which appeared in 1974 and 1975. | ||
| − | A {{w|Planet of the Apes (2001 film)|remake film}} directed by [[Tim Burton]] appeared in 2001, but didn't generate enough interest to give rise to any sequels. The franchise was rebooted in 2011 with ''{{w|Rise of the Planet of the Apes}}'', with | + | A {{w|Planet of the Apes (2001 film)|remake film}} directed by [[Tim Burton]] appeared in 2001, but didn't generate enough interest to give rise to any sequels. The franchise was rebooted in 2011 with ''{{w|Rise of the Planet of the Apes}}'', with sequels appearing in 2014 and 2017. The Burton film and the 2010s series have spawned video games as well as novels and comics, both adaptions of the films and additional works that expand on the storyline of the movies. |
The ''Planet of the Apes'' franchise has been referenced several times on ''The Simpsons'', in episodes, special presentations, and comic books. | The ''Planet of the Apes'' franchise has been referenced several times on ''The Simpsons'', in episodes, special presentations, and comic books. | ||
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- This article is about the real-world sci-fi film franchise. For the in-universe film, see Planet of the Apes (film).
- For the musical, starring Troy McClure, see Planet of the Apes musical.
Planet of the Apes is a science fiction media franchise. It began with the 1963 novel by French author Pierre Boulle. In 1968, the novel was adapted into an American science fiction film starring Charlton Heston and Kim Hunter, which spawned four sequels, one in each year from 1970 to 1973. Some of the films were adapted into comic books and novels, and the 70s films also spawned two short-lived television series (one live-action, one animated) which appeared in 1974 and 1975.
A remake film directed by Tim Burton appeared in 2001, but didn't generate enough interest to give rise to any sequels. The franchise was rebooted in 2011 with Rise of the Planet of the Apes, with sequels appearing in 2014 and 2017. The Burton film and the 2010s series have spawned video games as well as novels and comics, both adaptions of the films and additional works that expand on the storyline of the movies.
The Planet of the Apes franchise has been referenced several times on The Simpsons, in episodes, special presentations, and comic books.
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