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Planet of the Apes refers to a 1968 film and the franchise that followed in its wake.

References

• "Return to Beneath the Planet of the Pigs" is a sketch seen in The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence which makes fun of the varying sequel titles in the film series. It is said to be the seventh release in its series.

• Planet of the Apes was the answer to a Movie Mania short starring Sal Manilla.

Connections

• Helena Bonham Carter played Ari in the 2001 Tim Burton remake Planet of the Apes

• Charlton Heston played George Taylor in the series of films, and made a cameo in the 2001 remake

• Kris Kristofferson played Karubi in the 2001 remake Planet of the Apes

• Deep Roy played both a Gorilla Kid and Thade's Niece in the 2001 remake Planet of the Apes

• Paul Williams played Prof. Virgil in the 1973 Battle for the Planet of the Apes