POTA: Representing at Starfest with Marcus the gorilla hunt leader

[kurtweinreich]

In anticipation of the upcoming Rise of the Planet of the Apes, I broke out the POTA gorilla commander for this year's Starfest here in Denver, Colorado this weekend...

This included doing some of the local television promos for the convention. Representing the classic Apes is always a hit...

Doing some of the television clips...

With the news anchor, Dan Deru, dressed as a Klingon for the TV spots...

Here is a link to some of the video from the televission spots. Watch for the Ape...

Video: Starfest 2011 -- KDVR

Continued representing the classic Apes at the studio. Here is one of the greenscreen shots we did for the show...

The highlight of the Ape adventures was getting my picture with actress Morena Baccarin, who liked the costume so much, she stopped signing autographs to take a picture and post it on Twitter, tweeting it was her favorite costume...

In any case, it is always fun to see fans still appreciating the classic Apes. Looking forward promoting the new movie in August.

Thanks for looking...

 

[Jessica]

Aw...that's super cool. Always fabulous to see a proper ape in the crowd.

 

[somerset fox]

Hi fellow gorilla soldier nice costume. Have you thought about applying a fixer powder to your ugly mug to reduce some of the shine? Also a you've made holes in your nostrils (i assume for breathing purposes) your pink skin is showing through. Might want to black up the tip of your nose. Otherwise, carry on soldier!

 

[kurtweinreich]

Thanks, guys! Yeah, I noticed more things I might change as I saw the pictures come in. It is amazing to see the difference with lighting, direct flash bulbs, etc. It is nice to see the comparison with the video to show what it looked like in "real world" lighting.

A lot of fun, and glad to see the popularity of a movie forty years old.

There HAS to be an Ape gathering somewhere...

 

[Jessica]

There HAS to be an Ape gathering somewhere...

*sigh* If only!! I wish my marriage chains would stretch further out than my immediate geographic area. I would so love to ape out with others...:cry

 

[kurtweinreich]

More photos coming in from better photographers. Another testament to better lighting in this cool photo from the event...

 

[Too Much Garlic]

That's a really terrific outfit. I agree on the shine... however, you can just say you were perspiring from the heat. .)

 

[Angelus Lupus]

The lighting does make a difference, it also stops the gun looking so orange. The slight downward tilt of the head seems to give you the look of the original film somehow. You look like you're about to snort in disgust and slouch off.

 

[Jessica]

More photos coming in from better photographers. Another testament to better lighting in this cool photo from the event...

Oh my! How handsome you are!!

 

[TC9948]

Top Notch!!! I wish I had one! POTA is one of the most classic films of all time!

 

[Rikarus]

That is great rig Kurt, and it was a great Con, can't wait till next year.

 

[ben reilly]

great costume! i love the old planet of the apes. are you wearing it again this year?

 

[bish]

Very well done! Always a fan of the classic apes.

 

[kurtweinreich]

great costume! i love the old planet of the apes. are you wearing it again this year?

Not this year. I will be bringing my Ponda Baba and my new 300 Immortal. I have also committed to bringing my Snake Eyes again for a G.I. Joe group.

 

[JediJayne]

Love the gorilla! My wife and I are going to be there for the first time this year. I'll have to look out for you, I'd love to get a pic with you in your immortal costume!

 

[Snowmann]

Awesome suit !
But it is not the Marcus mask right ?
The color of your undersuit look´s also very nice :thumbsup