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where is the planet of the apes filmed 2017
Principal photography for War for the Planet of the Apes began in the Lower Mainland in Vancouver.
when did war for the planet of the apes premiere
War for the Planet of the Apes premiered in New York City on July 10, 2017, and was theatrically released in the United States on July 14, 2017.
was  war for the planet of the apes a success
War for The Planet of the Apes was a commercial success having grossed over $490 million.

Question: what influenced the film's screenwriters
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