‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes‘ (the sequel to 2011′s surprise hit ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’) has begun filming in Louisiana and we didn’t have to wait long to get our first look at the new ape action. Director Matt Reeves tweeted out the first photo from the set this morning and shows us Caesar and his monkey friends have taken a big evolutionary step forward.

‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ stars Andy Serkis as Caesar who’s joined by Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Toby Kebbell, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Enrique Murciano, Kirk Acevedo and Judy Greer. Director Matt Reeves (‘Cloverfield’ and ‘Let Me In’) takes over from Rupert Wyatt who didn’t return for the sequel after “creative differences” with the studio.

In this photo, first tweeted by Reeves with the note “A New Dawn…” shows Caesar has learned how to ride a horse and, along with another ape, looks to be rounding up and talking (yes, talking) to some of the surviving humans. That’s Jason Clarke out in front and you can see Keri Russell off in the back.

According to Fox, ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ goes like this:

A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth’s dominant species.

Considering the movie is called ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ we’re going to go out on a limb and say that humans aren’t going to win that war on who is Earth’s dominant species.

‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ hits theaters on May 23, 2014.

GALLERY LINKS:
- Dawn of the Planet of the Apes On the Set – May 10 2013

Keri Russell (The Americans) and Josh Hamilton face off against pesky suburban alien invaders in Dark Skies, the horror thriller that will be touching down May 28 on Blu-ray and DVD.
Dark Skies was made for only $3.5 million and has earned an estimated $17.2 million at the domestic box office and $20.9 million worldwide. It was first released theatrically on February 22, 2013.

The Blu-ray edition of Dark Skies will be a combo with DVD and be presented in 1080p video and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. Bonus features include the following:

Feature commentary with Writer/Director Scott Stewart, Producer Jason Blum, Executive Producer Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Editor Peter Gvozdas

Alternate and deleted scenes

Source: http://www.thehdroom.com/

Keri on the set of ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ in Vanouver.

GALLERY LINKS:
- Movies > Dawn of the Planet of the Apes On Set – April 12 2013

Sony Pictures Classic has set Jerusha Hess’ Sundance comedy for a limited release in NY and LA on August 16th. The film stars Keri Russell and Jemaine Clement.

Source: http://collider.com/

It looks like that Keri is done filming The Americans. She was seen yesturday on the set of ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ in Vanouver.

GALLERY LINKS:
- Movies > Dawn of the Planet of the Apes On Set – April 9 2013

Keri Russell has been cast in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, which will reunite her with Felicity co-creator Matt Reeves.

The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Russell, who stars on FX’s freshman spy drama The Americans, will take the lead female role in Fox’s sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes, which Reeves will direct. Already on board to star are Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke and Kodi Smit-McPhee.

While much of the plot has been kept under wraps, the film is set 15 years after the events of the hit 2011 film. It follows Caesar (Serkis), the intelligent ape who is trying to maintain dominance over his kingdom, and the scientists struggling to survive in San Francisco.

Peter Chernin, Dylan Clarke, Amanda Silver and Rick Jaffa are producing the movie, which is working off a script by Mark Bomback. It’s set for release May 23, 2014.

Russell came to fame as the titular character on TV series Felicity, which ran from 1998 to 2002 on the WB Network and garnered her a Golden Globe. Before The Americans, she starred opposite Will Arnett on the Fox comedy Running Wilde, which ran for 13 episodes. She recently starred in horror pic Dark Skies.

Russell is repped by WME and the Burstein Co.

Source: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/

With just a few days until its release, Dimension Films has unveiled five short clips from the upcoming thriller “Dark Skies.”

“Dark Skies” follows the trials of a normal, happy family, the Barretts, after they are targeted by a malevolent force – which has its own dark plans for them. When strange and bizarre things begin to happen to them, their paranoia and fear begin to isolate them from their friends and loved ones.

When an expert is called in to help, he says he has dealt with similar situations before and that there is no hope for escape; once you have been chosen, it’s too late. With a fighting spirit, they take a stand to defend and save the ones they love, but how can you combat a force you do not understand?

Some of these clips we have seen parts of in the trailer (you can see it HERE), but overall they are just expanding on the creepiness and thrilling nature of the film. The clips set up the beginning of the strange occurrences in the Barrett’s house.

In the first clip, Lacey (Keri Russell) awakens to hear a strange noise in one of her boy’s rooms and goes to investigate only to be startled by a shadowy figure in the dark. But did she just imagine it? The clip is so dark I couldn’t really see a thing, but I have a feeling that it is on purpose and the entire film will tease us by hiding the actual aliens until near the very end. Read the full article »

B-roll provides a compilation of behind the scenes footage for the film.

Keri Russell chats with Access about her new scary movie, “Dark Skies.” How did she choose this movie? Is she a fan of horror films? Plus, did she have nightmares after reading the script the first time? And, what did she enjoy most about making this movie?