Arriving on DVD and Blu-ray shelves today, RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES is an origin story detailing the circumstances surrounding the events that led to the first film in the series, PLANET OF THE APES. A winning combination of science-fiction and science-fact mixed with a cautionary tale involving genetic engineering, the film uses advanced technology and state-of-the-art motion-capture techniques to bring the villainous apes to life. Directed by RUPERT WYATT, the cast includes JAMES FRANCO, ANDY SERKIS, FREIDA PINTO, JOHN LITHGOW, BRIAN COX, TOM FELTON and TYLER LABINE.

SERKIS, whose portrayal of Gollum in PETER JACKSON’S LORD OF THE RINGS films set the standard for mo-cap performance, once again brings brilliance to the screen as Ceasar, the leader of the ape rebellion. During a recent press conference, SERKIS wanted to emphasize that digital mo-cap acting is not unlike traditional acting for the screen. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO)

RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES is available on DVD and Blu-ray today