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Top 11 Original Apes References in Rise of the Planet of the Apes

We list some of the best damn dirty references to previous Apes movies in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, from the obvious ("It's a madhouse!") to the more obscure (a character named after the original film's producer).

by Bryan Enk November 30, 2011

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Have you not seen Rise of the Planet of the Apes? Then you might want to stop reading now, as this is definitely one of the more spoiler-ific features on The Rush. Surprises will be ruined herein if you haven't seen the film, especially if you're an Apes fan. Okay? So stop reading now if this is the case. Otherwise, enjoy the wink-wink fan service peppered throughout Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

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The name of the remarkable creature played by Andy Serkis in Rise of the Planet of the Apes is an homage to the name that Milo (the son of Dr. Zira and Cornelius from the original film series, played by Roddy McDowall) chooses for himself when he embraces the revolution in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. In Rise, John Lithgow's once brilliant, now Alzheimer's-ridden Shakespeare fan names him, a reference to a great king -- and tragic hero.

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