Conquest is the only Apes film without a pre-title sequence.

"I wasn't interested in doing a remake or a sequel of the original Planet of the Apes film," Burton said later.

It is based on the 1968 Planet of the Apes film and its sequels, which were inspired by the novel of the same name by Pierre Boulle.

Even the "Planet of the Apes" films have their apocalyptic message: Earth has been taken over by simians thanks to a cataclysmic war between the species.

In the original Planet of the Apes film, astronauts attempt to leave the Solar System for the first time, aiming for Alpha Centauri.

Several characters make cameo appearances at the same time, including Darth Vader, Yoda and Taylor from the original Planet of the Apes film.

Among her many credits are the roles of Dr. Zira in the "Planet of the Apes" films and Crazy Annie on the "Beretta" televison series.

In September 1973 the original Planet of the Apes film was first aired on network television.

Added features can require an extra disc all to themselves, as is the case with a new four-disc set of "The Planet of the Apes" films from Fox.

The Dark Horse series was written by Ian Edginton and was a tie-in with the Tim Burton's 2001 Apes film.