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‘District 9’ Director Hated ‘Elysium’ Movie, Can His New Film ‘Chappie’ Survive?

‘District 9’ Director Hated ‘Elysium’ Movie, Can His New Film ‘Chappie’ Survive?

Remember the sci-fi pseudo-healthcare film Elysium? If you don’t, here’s a bit of info to jog your memory. The gritty film starred Matt Damon as a former car thief turned factory worker who needs the cure for cancer, but will not receive it because he’s in an entirely different class of people. He lives on […]

9y ago

New ‘Alien’ Director Neill Blomkamp Admits He Messed Up ‘Elysium’

New ‘Alien’ Director Neill Blomkamp Admits He Messed Up ‘Elysium’

When Neill Blomkamp first released District 9 in 2009, he was seen as quite the rising director. Under a restrictive budget, he had managed to put together a visually amazing science fiction tale with a strong emphasis on character. Unfortunately, Blomkamp’s next film, Elysium, did not fare so well. While still at a solid 68 […]

9y ago

‘Elysium’ Headed To China This September

‘Elysium’ Headed To China This September

Neill Blomkamp’s sci-fi flick Elysium is headed to theaters in China this September. Although Hollywood is currently having some trouble getting China’s state-owned foreign film distributor to cough up revenue, American studios are still interested in getting their movies played in the country. A number of big motion pictures are slated to arrive in Chinese […]

10y ago

Matt Damon Claims He ‘Literally Ate S***’ While Filming ‘Elysium’

Matt Damon Claims He ‘Literally Ate S***’ While Filming ‘Elysium’

Elysium star Matt Damon said he literally ate human excrement while filming a scene for director Neill Blomkamp’s new sci-fi flick. In order to make the film’s dystopian world seem brutally authentic, the director sent his cast and crew to one of the world’s largest garbage dumps near Mexico City. It was there that the […]

10y ago

Space Burials: The World’s Latest Trend

Space Burials: The World’s Latest Trend

A startup company called Elysium Space is promising to send the remains of dead relatives into space and is even provide the ability to track them in orbit. Once someone passes away, there is just a four step process between death and orbit according to Elysium. First, the family members receive a kit from Elysium, […]

10y ago

‘Elysium’ Winner At Box Office In Tight Race Against ‘We’re The Millers’

‘Elysium’ Winner At Box Office In Tight Race Against ‘We’re The Millers’

It was close all along, but Elysium, the sci-fi action flick with Matt Damon took the top spot at the box office with $30.5 million over the three-day weekend. In second place was Jennifer Aniston’s R-rated comedy We’re The Millers took in $26.5 million for the same period of time, even though it made $38 […]

10y ago

‘Elysium’ On Top Of Very Busy Box Office Weekend

‘Elysium’ On Top Of Very Busy Box Office Weekend

One of the busiest weekends at the box office in recent times shows Elysium is taking top spot with $11.1 million on Saturday. The crowded field has Jennifer Aniston’s R-rated comedy We’re The Millers in second place with $8.5 million on Saturday, in third place we have the Disney animated film Planes with $7.3 million, […]

10y ago

‘Elysium’ Scores $11 Million At The Box Office On Friday

‘Elysium’ Scores $11 Million At The Box Office On Friday

Neill Blomkamp’s sci-fi tale Elysium claimed the top spot at the box office on Friday. Although early reports suggested that Matt Damon’s dystopian adventure and the animated flick Planes would lock horns this weekend, apparently more people took a chance on the District 9 director’s latest endeavor. However, families could still turn out on Saturday […]

10y ago

‘Elysium’, ‘Planes’ Fight For Top Spot At Box Office This Weekend

‘Elysium’, ‘Planes’ Fight For Top Spot At Box Office This Weekend

The sci-fi thriller Elysium and the animated film Planes are neck and neck at the box office according to early estimates. Disney is hoping to boost numbers at the Saturday matinees, when families are most likely to attend to watch the Cars spin-off, while Sony is banking on adults coming to the theater on Friday […]

10y ago

‘Elysium’ Earns $1.6 Million On Thursday Evening

‘Elysium’ Earns $1.6 Million On Thursday Evening

Director Neill Blomkamp’s latest sci-fi flick Elysium is off and running at the box office. The movie that has ruffled more than a few conservative feathers generated a healthy $1.6 million during late Thursday and midnight showings. The suits at Sony Pictures are banking on the flick bringing home around $35 million over the weekend. […]

10y ago

Matt Damon: ‘Feels Like President Obama Broke Up With Me’ [Video]

Matt Damon: ‘Feels Like President Obama Broke Up With Me’ [Video]

Liberal politics notwithstanding, actor Matt Damon really isn’t on the best of terms with President Barack Obama. During an interview with BET for his film Elysium, Damon explained that his disillusionment with President Obama feels kind of like a relationship gone south. “He broke up with me,” he said. “We no longer see eye-to-eye.” Damon […]

10y ago

Elysium Already Under Fire From Conservatives

Elysium Already Under Fire From Conservatives

Elysium might be a popular choice with moviegoers this weekend, but it’s already catching quite a bit of guff from conservatives who aren’t impressed with its thinly-veiled message. Matt Damon stars as a working-class guy who lives in a dystopian future. After discovering that he has only five days to live, he decides to infiltrate […]

10y ago

‘We’re The Millers’ Opens Strong With $6.7 Million

‘We’re The Millers’ Opens Strong With $6.7 Million

Jennifer Aniston’s new raunchy comedy We’re The Millers is off to a strong start bringing in $6.7 million for Wednesday night. The film opened on Wednesday and the numbers are good for the R-rated film so far. Aniston and company are on track to rack $30 million for its first five days, which would be […]

10y ago

‘Elysium’ Aims For $35 Million On Busy Box Office Weekend

‘Elysium’ Aims For $35 Million On Busy Box Office Weekend

This is a busy weekend at the box office, but Matt Damon’s Elysium is aiming high on it’s opening weekend. Observers say it could make $35 million. Summer blockbuster season continues with several highly anticipated films premiering on Wednesday and Friday. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters opens Wednesday and it is appealing to teens says […]

10y ago

Jodie Foster Plays Hero To Jamie Lee Curtis After Car Crash

Jodie Foster Plays Hero To Jamie Lee Curtis After Car Crash

Jodie Foster has played a hero on the big screen plenty of times, but this week she got a chance to do it in real life. It happened Thursday after her friend and fellow actress Jamie Lee Curtis got into a serious car crash. Jamie was a passenger in a black Yukon SUV driving in […]

10y ago

‘Elysium’ Offers A Heavy-Handed Message With Androids [Review]

‘Elysium’ Offers A Heavy-Handed Message With Androids [Review]

South African director Neill Blomkamp gained quick traction as being the most exciting visionary on the market when his 2009 District 9 film blasted into theaters. For Elysium, Blomkamp was given a large budget and it definitely shows in the immersive world created, but there are qualities that were charming in District 9 that don’t […]

10y ago

Matt Damon Suits Up In New ‘Elysium’ Clip [Video]

Matt Damon Suits Up In New ‘Elysium’ Clip [Video]

Matt Damon wakes up with a brand new suit of armor in the latest clip from Elysium. The latest cinematic endeavor from District 9 director Neill Blomkamp finds the talented actor portraying a man living in a dystopian future who only has a couple of days left to live. In order to stay alive, he […]

10y ago

Matt Damon Pranked By ‘Elysium’ Co-Star

Matt Damon Pranked By ‘Elysium’ Co-Star

Matt Damon fell victim to a prank on the set of his latest film Elysium. Since he’s the villain in the upcoming sci-fi flick, District 9 and A-Team star Sharlto Copley decided to give his co-star a little bit of trouble. It all started when Matt Damon was on his way back to the set […]

10y ago

Matt Damon Is Happy To Be Married To A ‘Civilian’

Matt Damon Is Happy To Be Married To A ‘Civilian’

Matt Damon is quite content being married to a “civilian.” The Elysium star said that photographers hoping for a million-dollar shot are going to be greatly disappointed with what they uncover. According to Damon, he’s just a middle-aged father trying to live a quiet life with his family. “I got lucky. I fell in love […]

10y ago

Matt Damon’s ‘Elysium’ Gets A New Trailer [Video]

Matt Damon’s ‘Elysium’ Gets A New Trailer [Video]

A new trailer for the Matt Damon sci-fi flick Elysium has arrived online. The upcoming summer movie is the latest endeavor from writer-director Neill Blomkamp. In addition to Damon, the action-packed drama also stars Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, and William Fichtner. The film takes place in a dystopian future where the poor live on Earth […]

10y ago

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