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Rise of the Apes Begins at Caltech: A Behind-the-Scenes Sneak Peek at Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Thursday, July 7, 2011
8:00pm to 9:00pm
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Beckman Auditorium
  • Public Event

Presented By: 20th Century Fox and Caltech

With
Rupert Wyatt
Director, Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Clare Richardson
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International

Steven P. Quartz
Professor of Philosophy, Caltech

Joe Letteri
WETA (the digital creators of the non-human primates featured in the movie)

Andy Serkis
Actor who stars in the film

Moderator:
David Cohen
Hollywood's Daily Variety

A look at special and never-before-seen footage from the upcoming 20th Century Fox August release of Rupert Wyatt's Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

Followed by an exciting panel discussion about the creation of the movie, the possibility of enhanced intelligence, AVATAR-style technology used to create the apes featured in the film, and the intense and physical training of the actors to prepare for their roles.

For more information, please phone (626) 395-4652 or email [email protected].