DVDTalk<\/a>)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nAn elite team of astronauts is pushed past the breaking point by too many sequels, reboots, spin-offs and re-imaginings of ‘Planet of the Apes’. Hand in hand, they flee the only way they know how, taking to the heavens in search of civilizations more imaginative than the one in their rear view mirror. Alas, their escape from the ‘Planet of the Apes’ movies is short-lived. They crash land on what they at first believe to be another world, but it’s very much our own.<\/p>\n
Over the years the astronauts traveled in space, these movies dominated the box office, to the point that it was a veritable conquest of the ‘Planet of the Apes’ franchise. Even ‘Transformers’ movies and mighty Marvel ranked beneath the ‘Planet of the Apes’ series when it came to the year-end box office standings. Every studio the world over tried to lay claim to the franchise, but all this battle for the ‘Planet of the Apes’ name accomplished was an inescapable glut of knockoffs and been-there-done-thats. Undeterred, audiences still threw fistfuls of cash at anything with sinister simians on the poster.<\/p>\n
The conflict spread outside of courtrooms and cinemas, spilling into the streets. Wars raged. Countries fell. Mankind itself was snuffed out. All that remained were ‘Planet of the Apes’ movies. We’re not just talking about lifeless DVDs or 35mm reels, though. The franchise has gained sentience, perpetuating its species the only way it knows how: through more sequels, reboots, spin-offs and re-imaginings of ‘Planet of the Apes’. As the only humans remaining on the planet and untold millions of these movies unwatched, these astronauts make for the perfect captive audience. I give you… ‘Planet of the Planet of the Planet of the Apes<\/strong>‘!<\/p>\nJosh Zyber<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nI have a trilogy all mapped out, because of course everything needs to be a trilogy these days.<\/p>\n
Part I: After escaping Earth, the ragtag human refugees arrive on a new world where sentient life has not evolved from animals, but from plants. Lowly moss and weeds are herded as cattle. Carrots and beets are domesticated as pets. At the top of the food chain, the world is dominated by the powerful and intelligent fruit. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the ‘Planet of the Grapes<\/strong>‘!<\/p>\nPart II: Hunted by their juicy purple overlords for years, the few remaining humans manage to forge a colony for themselves in a harsh desert where no vegetation grows. Unfortunately, a punishing drought kills off the last of the scorpions and iguanas that make up their food supply. In desperation, the survivors bundle all of their possessions into an old jalopy and make a dangerous trek halfway across the continent towards a promised land where they’ve heard that other humans thrive in prosperity. Will they make it? Can they survive the ‘Planet of the Grapes of Wrath<\/strong>‘?<\/p>\nPart III: Battered by brutal sandstorms, our heroes stumble upon what looks like a storage container. Markings show that it comes from their own homeworld of Earth. In fact, sheltering inside are another group of humans. Could these be much-needed allies? Oh, wait! These are no scientists or engineers like themselves. These are warriors \u2013 genetically engineered for superior strength and stamina. Their leader is a military genius who has gone deranged from years in isolation and seeks revenge against the starship captain who left him stranded here. Beyond the moons of Nibia, around the Antares Maelstrom and through Perdition’s flames, we have arrived at the ‘Planet of the Grapes of Wrath of Khan<\/strong>‘!!!<\/p>\nIf these three are successful enough to warrant a fourquel, the entire cast of characters will meet up with Robbie the Robot for\u2026 well, I bet you can figure that one out yourself. <\/p>\n
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