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Elysium

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on August 09, 2013 @ 12:00am
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In the year 2159, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy, who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Delacourt (Jodie Foster) will stop at nothing to preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium – but that doesn’t stop the people of Earth from trying to get in by any means they can. Max (Matt Damon) agrees to take on a life-threatening mission, one that could bring equality to these polarized worlds.

Long Wait for ‘District 9′ Director’s ‘Elysium’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 27, 2011 @ 4:41pm
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Sony Pictures’ has shifted the release of Elysium now that it arrives in theaters March 1, 2013, a mere week earlier than originally planned.

Elysium is the top secret sci-fi project from District 9 director Neill Blomkam that stars Sharlto Copley, Jodie Foster, Matt Damon, Wagner Moura and William Fichtner.

The story is said to be set in the far future on another planet and, like District 9, which is filled with many sociopolitical ideas wrapped up inside a Hollywood action film.

In addition, fresh rumors have begun circulating that the plot will actually follow a battle between an alien and human race for the right to colonize another planet. There are some very relevant political themes hidden within there…
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A Pair of New ‘Elysium’ Clues

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Posted by MrDisgusting on April 26, 2011 @ 3:04pm
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District 9 director Neill Blomkam’s Elysium is shrouded in mystery. All that has been revealed thus far is that the sci-fi thriller will be set in the far future on another planet and, like District 9, is filled with many sociopolitical ideas wrapped up inside a Hollywood action film.

Sharlto Copley, Jodie Foster, Matt Damon, Wagner Moura and William Fichtner fill the cast, while the role of Foster has been revealed by the LA Times. “[Foster] will next appear as a head of state on an alien planet in ‘Elysium,’ ”