ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF "RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES" ON DVD

Rise of the Planet of the Apes on DVD

Rupert Wyatt's The Rise of the Planet of the Apes since its release in August 2011, has gone on to earn over $481 million worldwide. The Sci-fi Drama centers around a group of Chimpanzees which are captured and genetically mutated in hopes of developing a cure for Alzheimer's Disease. Things get out of control when one Chimpanzee with enhanced intelligence as a result of the Experiment, frees the other captured Apes.

The Rise of the Planet of the Apes stars James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Tom Felton and Brian Cox and is now available in both Standard DVD and Blu-ray editions via FOX Video.

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven want to give Readers in Canada a chance to win a copy of the Blockbuster hit.  To enter, click "like" on this Post at Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook.  Double your chances by following me and Re-Tweeting the following:

@mrwillw wants me to win a copy of The Rise of the Planet of the Apes (now in stores) on DVD. #MRWILLGOESAPES

Good luck, Mavenati!  Your deadline is December 21, 2011. Order it on DVD here.

Let's re-live the moments we met Franco, Pinto, Felton and Cox, shall we? Let's do this!

FREIDA PINTO AT TIFF FOR "TRISHNA"

Freida Pinto in Toronto - September 2011

After arriving yesterday for TIFF 2011, the stunning Freida Pinto spent most of the day away from Boyfriend Dev Patel as she geared-up for tonight's Premiere of Michael Winterbottom's Trishna at Princess of Wales Theatre. 

Absolutely stunning in red, Fan reports of her have actually been glowing on this visit to Toronto as she has made an effort to connect with Fans, signing Autographs and taking Photos with them when possible and today was no exception. Catching Pinto on her way to an Interview, she stopped and got in-close for a quick Photo and finally seeing the Slumdog Millionaire beauty in-person actually was quite surreal as she exudes pure elegance.

In addition to the massive success of The Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Pinto also soon will be appearing in Alliance Films release, The Immortals due in theatres November 11, 2011.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

"THE HELP" ON-TOP AGAIN IN TEPID WEEKEND

Still from The Help

For the second week in a row, Disney's The Help finds itself on-top at the Box Office. Now in its third week, the Drama earned $14.3 million in a weak weekend. To date the Tearjerker has earned $95.7 million domestically, exceeding all expectations and being well on its way to a serious run for Oscars Gold.

In second this weekend is Columbiana, which debuts with $11 million for Sony Pictures. The Thriller starring Avatar's Zoe Saldana keeps another debuting Film Don't be Afraid of the Dark in third spot with $8.7 million.

In fourth spot is 20th Century Fox's former champion Rise of the Planet of the Apes with $8.5 million this weekend, while The Weinstein Co.'s Our Idiot Brother opens in fifth spot with $6.6 million, opening well below expectations for the Comedy with an all-star Cast including Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel and Rashida Jones.

Crazy, Stupid, Love. slips to eighth spot this weekend with $3.2 million for Warner Bros. in its fifth week and Conan the Barbarian rounds out the Top Ten in its second week with a disappointing $3.2 million.

"THE HELP" RISES TO THE TOP

Still from The Help

The great news for Disney this weekend is that they wound up on top of the Box Office with The Help which in its second week, climbs to number one with $20 million. The bad news is that their Remake Fright Night starring Colin Farrell and Alex Pettyfer, under-performs in its debut in fifth spot, with $8.3 million despite great reviews. Coincidentally, both Films have garnered 74% on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer.

Finishing second is two-week champion, The Rise of the Planet of the Apes, which brings in $16.3 million this weekend, with a three-week total of $133.4 million in North America. Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in 4-D (Aroma-scope) debuts in third with $12 million for the successful franchise. The three previous installments of Spy Kids combined have grossed $161.7 million total.

Conan the Barbarian debuts in fourth spot with $10 million, which is devastating for its Backers at Lionsgate Films as it was made for $90 million.  Meanwhile, The Smurfs 3-D is still going strong in sixth spot behind Fright Night with $8 million, now having earned $118 million in four weeks. Sony Pictures recently announced plans to do a Sequel to this successful first installment.

The Romance One Day debuts in ninth spot for Focus Features/Alliance Films with $5 million, while Crazy, Stupid, Love. rounds out the Top Ten for Warner Bros.

"THE RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES" ON-TOP FOR A SECOND WEEK: "THE HELP" BOWS STRONG

Still from The Help

For the second straight week, The Rise of the Planet of the Apes finds itself on top of the Box Office, taking number one spot with $26.5 million.  In two weeks it has garnered an impressive $104 million for 20th Century Fox.

The Help from Disney/Dreamworks exceeds expectations with $24.8 million in its debut, despite having opened in theatres on Wednesday.  In five days, it has grossed $34.7 million and likely will keep going strong for the next few weeks.

Fans of the Final Destination franchise clearly aren't bored yet, with its fifth installment bringing in $17.5 million in its debut for Warner Bros., landing just ahead of The Smurfs 3-D in fourth spot with $13.7 million in its third week.

30 Minutes or Less starring The Social Network's Jesse Eisenberg and Aziz Ansari, debuts in sixth spot for Sony Pictures, with $13 million.  Meanwhile, Glee: The 3-D Concert Movie despite selling out arenas in North America, failed to enthuse Moviegoers earning only $5.5 million from 2,040 theatres for 20th Century Fox.

The well-reviewed Crazy, Stupid, Love. continues to go strong in eighth spot this weekend with $7 million earned, bringing its North American tally to $55.3 million.

"RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES" DOESN'T MONKEY AROUND AT BOX OFFICE

Still from Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Rise of the Planet of the Apes is an easy Winner at the Box Office this weekend, taking in $54 million in its debut for 20th Century Fox. Reviews also have been strong for the Film starring James Franco  and Freida Pinto with an 81% rating on the Tomatometer at Rotten Tomatoes; it was made for $90 million and likely will earn this back soon.

The Smurfs 3-D is second in its second week with $21 million for Sony Pictures, edging out last week's champion Cowboys and Aliens, which brought in $15.7 million this weekend.

In fourth spot in a soft opening is Comedy The Change-Up starring Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds with $13.5 million, landing just ahead of Captain America: The First Avenger which in its third week earns $13 million - a total domestic gross of $143 million.

Crazy, Stupid, Love. slips to sixth spot for Warner Bros. with $12 million. It has yet to earn back its $50 million budget with a tally of $41.6 in North America, but also it hasn't opened overseas yet also.

Rounding out the Top Ten is Transformers: Dark of the Moon with $3.0 million in its sixth week. To-date it has earned a staggering $344.5 million.