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'Elysium' Interview: Neill Blomkamp's Team on Creating a New Sci-Fi World

Todd Gilchrist — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:00:36 +0000

Although 'District 9' highlighted a world that most audiences had never seen – the sociocultural divide in South Africa, writ large as a genre parable -- Neill Blomkamp’s debut film offered them something that was possibly even more unique, and significant: It felt like the first science-fiction movie in a long time that was completely original.

Duncan Jones and Gareth Edwards’ projects, 'Moon' and 'Monsters,' respectively, came soon therafter, but the trio reminded the world – not to mention Hollywood’s money-counters – that it was possible to tell stories that didn’t come from an already-popular book series, toy line or canceled television show. And now, with 'Elysium,' Blomkamp faces the pressure of following through on that promise: working with Matt Damon and Jodie Foster on a big-budget adventure financed by Sony, the filmmaker must demonstrate that his first film was not a fluke, but the future of genre filmmaking.

'Elysium' Photos: Cy-'Bourne' Matt Damon Must Infiltrate Paradise

Nick Romano — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:56:56 +0000

In case you missed it, the first trailer for 'Elysium,' director Neill Blomkamp's highly anticipated follow-up to 'District 9,' debuted last night with some incredible footage of Matt Damon in his cyborg-y armor and a breathtaking look at sci-fi paradise. (Click here to watch it in HD.) To accompany the new footage, Sony released a batch of new images featuring the cast's main players and teasing some of the action.

'Elysium' Trailer: Matt Damon Gets Mech'd Up

Damon Houx — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:02:39 +0000

In a future where the rich live in the luxurious space station Elysium and everyone else suffers on the now dismal Earth, a blue-collar man finds himself on a mission that could restore equality to the classes.

'Elysium' Footage: We Saw a Sneak Peek and Here's What We Learned

Todd Gilchrist — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:20:56 +0000

Nine months after debuting some promising snippets of footage at the Comic-Con 2012 in San Diego, writer/director Neill Blomkamp, stars Matt Damon and Sharlto Copley, and producer Simon Kinberg unveiled the first theatrical trailer for the director's highly-anticipated follow-up to 'District 9,' 'Elysium.' Not one but two auditoriums full of press and eager fans – in Los Angeles, and via satellite, Germany – saw the trailer and then looked on as the four collaborators discussed their work on the upcoming science-fiction film and unveiled more footage. And we there to relay all the juicy details.

'Elysium' Poster: Matt Damon 2.0

Britt Hayes — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:21:51 +0000

While we patiently await the trailer for Neill Blomkamp’s ‘Elysium‘ (tomorrow, right here, at 7pm EST) we’ve got the first official ‘Elysium’ poster to tide us over. Someone should tell Matt Damon he’s got something on his back. We are so, so very excited for Neill Blomkamp’s ‘Elysium,’ the long-awaited and highly-anticipated follow-up to his [...]

'Elysium' Pics Reveal Matt Damon's Futuristic Upgrades

Jacob Hall — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:20:56 +0000

Just a few days after the start of a mysterious viral campaign, a few new images from 'Elysium' have arrived. Things have been pretty quiet since the first footage from 'District 9' director Neill Bomkamp's new sci-fi action film premiered at 2012 Comic-Con...do these photos and the ongoing viral campaign suggest that a trailer is in the near future?

2013 Summer Movies: The 10 Blockbusters We Can't Wait to See

Jacob Hall — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:56:25 +0000

The 2013 summer movie season is almost here and you know what that means: big blockbuster movies and lots of them. As the days grow warmer and the school year grows shorter, the studios unleash their big dogs: the films that cost hundreds of millions of dollars and push the envelope in terms of scope and special effects (if not always originality)

'Elysium' Viral Begins: Footage to Come Soon?

Jacob Hall — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:02:35 +0000

After a memorable appearance at 2012 Comic-Con, things have been awfully quiet for 'Elysium,' director Neill Blomkamp's follow-up to the great 'District 9.' However, that looks like it's going to change very soon: an older viral site has received some additions and a new site has gone live, offering "appointments" for people in four select cities on April 8th. In other words, a bunch of people are about so see some footage from 'Elysium.'

'Elysium's Jodie Foster Shows Her Futuristic Look

Damon Houx — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:16:28 +0000

One of our most anticipated summer movies of 2013 is easily Neill Blomkamp's 'Elysium,' which hasn't let out much other than a couple of stills. We probably won't get a trailer until March, but until then, here's the first look at Jodie Foster's character.

'Elysium' Offers First Look at Sharlto Copley

Damon Houx — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 02:00:09 +0000

It's been a while since Neill Blomkamp hit the big time with 2009's 'District 9,' the Best Picture-nominated low-budget found-footage sci-fi film that proved a huge hit when released. We've been waiting to see how Blomkamp worked within the Hollywood system, and we'll find out when 'Elysium' hits screens in 2013. But until then, here's a look at Sharlto Copley's character in the film.

New 'Elysium' Pic: See Matt Damon in His Robo-Suit

Mike Sampson — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:42:23 +0000

‘Elysium‘ doesn’t hit theaters until August of 2013 but today we get a new look at the mysterious film and get to see Matt Damon in his futuristic robo-mecha-suit. Is this the new sci-fi mega hit? We’ve seen very little out of ‘Elysium’ at this point (unless you were one of the lucky ones who [...]

'Robocop' Remake Pushed Back to 2014

Eric Walkuski — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:59:00 +0000

People who have been watching the progress of the 'RoboCop' remake with skepticism will certainly get their coals stoked with this news: Sony has decided to delay the film's release, plucking it out of its August 9, 2013 date and pushing it back to February 7, 2014 frame. Let the speculation commence.

Comic-Con 2012 Interview: Director Neill Blomkamp Talks 'Elysium'

Jennings Roth Cornet — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:45:50 +0000

Director Neill Blomkamp's feature film debut 'District 9' took Comic-Con by storm in 2009. A science-fiction offering that managed to deliver stunning effects, cultural relevance, an original story and a tragically beautiful character arc in one fell swoop, 'D 9' thrust Blomkamp onto the world stage in a significant way and was eventually nominated for an Academy Award.

His follow-up film, 'Elysium,' is easily one of the most highly anticipated films of next year. Matt Damon, Jodi Foster and 'District 9''s Sharlto Copley star in the film which is "set in the year 2159, where the very wealthy live on a man-made space station while the rest of population reside on a ruined Earth. The story follows a man (Damon) who takes on a mission that could bring equality to the polarized worlds."

We had the opportunity to sit down with Blomkamp at this year's Con to discuss the trend he sees in big Hollywood event films, what an actor's celebrity brings to a story and taking on politically charged cinema.

Comic-Con 2012: Sony Panel Showcases 'Elysium,' 'Total Recall' and 'Looper'

Jordan Hoffman — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 04:39:31 +0000

Like the Disney panel on Thursday and the Marvel panel coming up on Saturday, the Comic-Con 2012 Sony panel is one of the long-awaited events at this year's San Diego convention. Three sets of movies accompanied by their cast and crew came together for this gathering of industry insiders and extremist fans in Hall H.

Comic-Con 2012: Full Schedule of Movie Panels

Britt Hayes — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:00:12 +0000

We hope you've got your nerdy overnight bags packed and ready to go because Comic-Con 2012 is fast approaching. We've given you the full rundown on TV panels, but what about all those amazing movie panels? Read on for a full schedule of movie panels and what to expect from the big studios this year.

'Elysium' Plot Details: What is Neill Blomkamp's Film Actually About?

Sean O'Connell — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:58:09 +0000

Even though we know precious little about Neill Blomkamp’s ‘Elysium,’ the sci-fi thriller tops any “Anticipated Titles” list we’d make for 2013. That’s what happens when you deliver a blistering piece of sci-fi/political agitprop like Blomkamp’s ‘District 9.’ The world’s now paying attention. Do you want to know what ‘Elysium’ will be about? Because a new plot synopsis spells out the details.