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Neill Blomkamp and Sharlto Copley are Reuniting for 'Chappie'

Damon Houx — Wed, 01 May 2013 02:00:18 +0000

Sharlto Copley and Neill Blomkamp have worked together for years, and it looks like they will continue to as Copley has recently revealed he will be the lead in Blomkamp’s next film ‘Chappie.’ Copley announced that he got the titular role this weekend on Facebook, but said little else, as he and Blomkamp seem to [...]

'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' 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.

'Maleficent' Might Add Sharlto Copley

Damon Houx — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:29:26 +0000

It seems like just the other day we were talking about Sharlto Copley, and now it seems he's found a new role. Well, it turns out we were. Not only has the actor recently signed on for 'Oldboy' and 'Open Grave,' he's now in talks to play the lead opposite Angelina Jolie in 'Maleficent,' the retelling of the sleeping beauty story from the side of the evil fairy.

Sharlto Copley Will Torture 'Oldboy'

Damon Houx — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:05:03 +0000

If you want to save a remake from being slaughtered in pre-production, it's best to hire a great filmmaker. And where the idea of a remake of Park Chan-Wook's 'Oldboy' might have seemed terrible, with Spike Lee behind the camera it will at least be interesting. And the talent in front of the camera is there to match as Sharlto Copley has been confirmed as the mysterious torturer of Josh Brolin in the film.

Sharlto Copley To Play The Bad Guy In Spike Lee's 'Oldboy'?

George Roush — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:00:44 +0000

The remake of the popular Korean film "Oldboy" has hit some snags as of late. Casting issues have kept the film from pushing full steam ahead. Everyone from Will Smith to Clive Owen has been rumored to be cast in the American adaptation and now we can add one more name to the mix.