Planet of the Apes SteelBook (1968)(UK)

Inside Artwork: Yes
Emboss/Deboss: Yes
Finish Type: TBA

• Introduction from the animated ape Lawgiver (1080p, 0:24).
• Two feature-length audio commentary tracks
  • First featuring actors Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, and Natalie Trundy, joined by makeup artist John Chambers. The track is compiled from individual interviews with the participants.
  • Composer Jerry Goldsmith provides the second audio commentary track.
• Text-based commentary track by Eric Greene, author of 'Planet of the Apes' As American Myth.
• Science of the Apes Bonusview is a Blu-ray profile 1.1 feature that presents viewers with a series of video-based footage that plays over the film. Topics include the purpose of space exploration, the science behind space travel and some of the ideas presented in the film, speculation into the future of the planet, the similarities between human and apes, natural selection, inter-species interaction, and more.
• All 31 featurettes are available from the disc's main menu, each presented in 480p standard definition, and play for 38:53.
• Beyond the Forbidden Zone Adventure Game is a text-based game where players must navigate a character through the planet of the apes by answering various science- and survival-related questions.
• A Public Service Announcement From ANSA (1080p, 6:06) mock PSA that informs viewers of the purpose behind the American National Space Administration.
• Evolution of the Apes (1080p, 23:37) in-depth look at the history of what was to become the first modern Science Fiction film franchise, including a segment on the impact of Rod Serling's work not only on Apes, but his reasons behind creating "The Twilight Zone," some original concepts for the film and the faithfulness to the original novel, the project's budget difficulties and studio transition, the film's political undertones, and more.
• Impact of the Apes (1080p, 11:39) takes a look at the merchandising and marketing of the film, a journey that takes audiences from the early promotions to the various toy lines inspired by the film.
• Behind the Planet of the Apes Documentary (1080p, 2:06:44) is an interactive documentary that runs the gamut of the production of the film. The piece examines the involved make-up process, casting the film, set design, life on the set, shooting locations, technical challenges in filming some of the film's most important scenes, the studio's insistence on producing a sequel, and a look at the franchise and additional films and series to come. Played in a window in the left hand side of the screen, the right side includes a list of text- and video-based features, including biographies of the primary cast and crew, timelines, video clips, and more.
• Behind the Planet of the Apes Promo (480p, 2:19) is a preview for the feature-length documentary.
• The Archives of the Apes is a series of seven features.
• Original Makeup Test With Edward G. Robinson (1966) (480p, 9:34) is a vintage feature that begins with a description of the film set to an artist's rendering of the story that sets the stage for the makeup test scene.
• Roddy McDowall's On-Set Footage (480p, 20:14) showcases the application of ape make-up, behind-the-scenes footage between shoots, and more.
• Dailies and Outtakes (no audio) (480p, 19:50) is a series of footage from the shoot, showcasing the set-up and action of various scenes from the film.
• N.A.T.O. Presentation (1967) (480p, 10:30) is a series of clips from the film, concluding with Charlton Heston's sales pitch for the film.
• Vintage 'Planet of the Apes' Featurette (1968) (480p, 4:42) is a summation of the entirety of the special features, looking at the film's make-up application process and recounting the film's synopsis.
• Teaser (480p, 2:18) and theatrical (480p, 3:05) trailers.
• The Galleries of the Apes is a series of still galleries.
• First gallery, The Ape. Here, viewers may peruse an Ape-produced newspaper with stories that relate to the film.
• Interactive Pressbook features a series of images from the original press materials, some of which are clickable for easier reading.
• Advertising and Lobby Cards features a series of posters and images created for the film's marketing.
• Makeup showcases various appliances worn by the actors in the film.
• Costume Design Sketches is a group of sketches featuring concept ideas for the film's wardrobe selections.
• Props looks at a few of the objects used throughout the picture.
• Behind-the-Scenes is a series of still images from various aspects of the production.