‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ Due Dec. 2
It’s 2026, and humanity has been pushed to near extinction by a deadly virus. When a group of survivors desperate to find a new source of power travel into the woods near San Francisco, they discover a highly evolved community of intelligent apes led by Caesar (Andy Serkis). The two species form a fragile peace but dissension grows and the groups find themselves hurtling toward all-out war. Extras: “Andy Serkis: Rediscovering Caesar,” four galleries. Blu-ray adds Deleted scenes, “Journey to Dawn,” “Humans and Apes: The Cast of Dawn,” “The World of Dawn,” “The Ape Community,” “Move Like an Ape: An Artists Artist’s Medium,” “Weta and Dawn,” “The Fight for a New Dawn,” commentary by director Matt Reeves. Vitals: Director: Matt Reeves. Stars: Gary Oldman, Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Keri Russell, Toby Kebbell, Judy Greer. 2014, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 130 min., Sci-Fi Action, Box office gross: $207.604 million, Fox.
