California Encountering Simian Scenario Akin to Classic Planet of the Apes Scenario
Ape Invasion Hits San Francisco and Los Angeles – Get ready for the release of Kingom of the Planet of the Apes as it's about to dominate the silver screen! With just a few weeks left, the marketing machine is kicking into high gear. Trailers and posters have been flooding the web, standees can be found in theaters, but apparently, that's not enough!
In an intriguing turn of events, a troupe of individuals, dressed as apes, were spotted on horseback in San Francisco's West Bluff Picnic Area this week. bicyclists reported feeling quite startled upon encountering these eerie creatures, nearly toppling over in astonishment. A similar incident occurred in Los Angeles, where another set of ape-riders appeared on Venice Beach, instilling a sense of unease among onlookers.
So far, these ape sightings have been strictly confined to these two cities, but San Francisco holds a special significance for the franchise. Both Rise and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes are set in the City by the Bay, with the latter boasting a spectacular sequence near the end, where Caesar and his fellow simian revolutionaries storm the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Quite a spectacle it was back in 2011! Coincidentally, the apes reported in San Francisco were sighted near Fort Point National Historic Site, a location that played a significant role in the movie, home to an armory used by the apes and witness to their chaotic rampage.
The nature of these ape appearances seems to hint at a continuation of the series' San Francisco setting, as one trailer even showcases apes hanging around the remnants of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's an interesting nod to the movie's history, and let's be honest, who could forget the image of three guys riding horses while dressed as apes?
“Kingom of the Planet of the Apes” is set to hit theaters on May 10. As we countdown to the release, io9 takes a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about the trilogy's reboot films, starting with the groundbreaking “Rise”.
[Sources: San Francisco Chronicle, SFGate]
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- The marketing strategy for "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is intensifying, reminding us of its upcoming release on May 10, as reported by io9.
- In a fascinating parallel, apes on horseback have been seen riding around San Francisco's West Bluff Picnic Area and Los Angeles' Venice Beach, echoing scenes from the Planet of the Apes series.
- The significance of San Francisco in the Planet of the Apes franchise is evident as many key scenes were set there, including the iconic Golden Gate Bridge sequence from "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes".
- As the release of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" approaches, one can't help but marvel at the intriguing blend of technology-driven moviemaking and the continuing narrative threads tying into the series' rich history.
