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Will Anglo-Hispanic Tensions Form Part Of The Thematic Background For Neill Blomkamp's 'Elysium'?

By Simon Dang
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August 1, 2011 2:45 AM
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Even though Neill Blomkamp is filming his highly anticipated follow up to "District 9" in Vancouver as we speak, details on the project remain tightly wrapped with pretty much the only thing known about the story is the fact it'll revolve around “aliens and humans doing battle on Earth" and will be set 100 years in the future.

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As 'The Dark Tower' Crumbles, Here Are 10 Dead Projects In Search Of Resurrection

By Gabe Toro
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July 21, 2011 3:56 AM
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One of the more ambitious projects in recent memory, "The Dark Tower," was canceled earlier this week by Universal Pictures. It's not a surprise, as the studio also recently put the kibosh on a $150 million-budgeted R-rated take on "At the Mountains of Madness" by Guillermo del Toro and Ron Howard, and Akiva Goldsman's multi-platform, multi-film Stephen King adaptation was arguably more risky and definitely much more expensive. We here at The Playlist root for movies to be good, but we mostly root for movies to be made, for a director to complete their vision and for it to have a chance to reach an audience and possibly become a part of the popular culture.

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Diego Luna Latest To Circle Neill Blomkamp's 'Elysium' With Matt Damon And Jodie Foster

By Oliver Lyttelton
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June 9, 2011 12:20 PM
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Since the moment we walked out of "District 9," buzzing with the energy and invention of the picture, we, like you, have been keenly awaiting more work from South African director Neill Blomkamp. And after a heap of speculation -- the Blomkamp directing "The Hobbit" rumor must have raised its head a good half-dozen times -- the helmer's follow-up was finally announced at the end of last year as the mysterious sci-fi project "Elysium."

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Neill Blomkamp's 'Elysium' Will Hit Theaters On March 8, 2013

By Kevin Jagernauth
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March 10, 2011 8:08 AM
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Excited for Neill Blomkamp's follow-up to his smash hit "District 9"? Well, you're going to have to wait.

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Wagner Moura, Star Of Brazilian Box Office Sensation 'Elite Squad,' Joins Neill Blomkamp's 'Elysium'

By Kevin Jagernauth
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March 9, 2011 9:00 AM
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With pre-production starting next month, another name has come aboard Neill Blomkamp's "Elysium" and while he's not yet a household name, his appearance in the film should raise his profile considerably.

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Jodie Foster Says Role In Neill Blomkamp's 'Elysium' Isn't A Done Deal Yet

By Kevin Jagernauth
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February 4, 2011 4:28 AM
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Last month, everything looked good to go on Neill Blomkamp's upcoming, secretive sci-fi pic "Elysium." He assembled a cast with Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley said to be on board and Sony dropped a staggering $120 million to get the rights to the film. But it appears everything isn't quite a done deal just yet.

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Neill Blomkamp Lines Up Another New Mystery Film 'Chappie,' Will Shoot After 'Elysium'

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 20, 2011 10:21 AM
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Everybody wants to be Neill Blomkamp's friend these days. Sony just dropped $120 million on the director's next project "Elysium," a mysterious sci-fi flick set 100 years in the future with a cast led by Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley, and with "Blade Runner" visual futurist Syd Mead on board for set design. Nice. But that's not all the director is cooking up.

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Sony Finds $120 Million In Their Couch Cushions To Buy Neill Blomkamp's 'Elysium'

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 20, 2011 3:40 AM
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Well, that didn't take long. Just after reports earlier today that director Neill Blomkamp was shopping his secretive sophomore sci-fi epic "Elysium" around town, it's now been revealed that Sony wants to get back into business with the director in a big way.

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'Blade Runner' Designer Syd Mead To Work On 'Elysium,' Film Set 100 Years In The Future

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 19, 2011 9:51 AM
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Tentative Release Date Being Eyed For 2012 Holiday SeasonWell, the details surrounding Neill Blomkamp's next film "Elysium" have been kept very tightly under wraps, the morsels of info that are spilling out are enticing. The cast so far is very strong with Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley all on board and now a few more exciting bits of info have been revealed.

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Jodie Foster Joins Matt Damon & Sharlto Copley In Neill Blomkamp's 'Elysium'

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 3, 2011 7:57 AM
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Things are heating up for Neill Blomkamp's "Elysium," the followup to his blockbuster smash "District 9." Deadline reports that Jodie Foster has signed on, joining the previously announced Matt Damon and Sharlto Copley in what is shaping up to be a very exciting cast.

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