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Neill Blomkamp Officially Announces ALIEN Sequel

Put a little concept art online and people lose their minds! In this case, we veer over to the viral artwork of District 9 and Elysium helmer Neill Blomkamp whose conceptual pieces have been making the rounds for sometime now with reference to the once short-lived prospects of an Alien sequel. The original franchise launched by director Ridley Scott in 1979. Starring actress Sigourney Weaver, the film spawned massive cult acclaim among sci-fi geeks, as well as a four-film series in addition to two vs. Preadator-crossover films between 2004 and 2007 before Scott took the helm for the 2012 release of Prometheus, attempting to establish an origin telling in the process. Generally speaking, it wasn’t exactly what fans wanted but the film did enough for a sequel which is now in development…but that’s not all. It was during the production of Blomkamp‘s upcoming March release of Chappie that several discussions […]

CHAPPIE: Watch The UK Trailer And Latest US TV Spot

Lee B. Golden III

Admittedly, a film like director Neill Blomkamp‘s sci-fi epic, Chappie is something many of us have seen before, though in its visionary application, it appeals as one of the latest ambitious original ideas to set foot in the world of film. Moreover, the very addition of actor Sharlto Copley in the title role serves as a credit to the strengths shared between him and Blomkamp in their long friendship and partnership in film, and it shows in the recognition they’ve continually received in District 9 and Elysium just over a year ago. Blomkamp‘s vision for a sci-fi universe is one that works so well with a certain majesty in his scope that bodes well along the lines of other director favorites like Guillermo Del Toro or even Ridley Scott – the latter once servicing a potential chance to contribute to the Alien franchise. No, we probably won’t get to see […]

CHAPPIE Takes On Big Robots And Bigger Dreams In A New Trailer!

Lee B. Golden III

If not for the fact that District 9 and Elysium helmer, South Africa’s own Neill Blomkamp was the go-to-guy at one point earlier on for an Alien film, there’s a reason why filmgoers love him. Simply put, while the former title does outweigh the latter in some areas, he’s good at what he does, and clearly it shows. Alas when you look at his latest offering in the new sci-fi thriller, Chappie, of course you might be thinking Short Circuit by way of iRobot and Robocop, and you may be right, as well in for another possible cinematic treat! SYNOPSIS: Every child comes into the world full of promise, and none more so than Chappie: he is gifted, special, a prodigy. Like any child, Chappie will come under the influence of his surroundings – some good, some bad – and he will rely on his heart and soul to find […]