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Neill Blomkamp Casts 'District 9' Star Sharlto Copley in 'Elysium' 1 year ago

"District 9" star Sharlto Copley will re-team with director Neill Blomkamp for his sophomore sci-fi feature "Elysium,...

By Jeff Sneider

'Avatar,' 'Inception,' 'District 9' and the Art of the Infodump

August 27, 2010 By Michael Lee 1 year ago

The first time any of us even heard of Pandora, or Prawns, or Extraction is the first time we saw these films. That means they had to tackle the dreaded infodump.

Ramming Originality Down the Gullet of Hollywood

June 23, 2010 By Michael Lee 1 year ago

It takes more than a concept to make a good movie, but originality isn't much valued in Hollywood

From iPads to 3D at Digital Hollywood

May 4, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

The technology conference opens with discussions about adapting to a tough, disruptive new enviroment

Sound Editors Honor 'Avatar,' 4 Others

February 20, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

"District 9," "Inglourious Basterds," "Up" and "This Is It" also win Golden Reel Awards

Streep, Bigelow, Waltz -- the Nominees React

February 2, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

"I assumed, when the phone woke me from my sweet slumber, that it was fantastic news"

Cinema Audio Society Nominates 'Avatar,' 'Hurt Locker,' 'District 9'

January 20, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

"Star Trek" and "Transformers" also receive feature-film nods for sound mixing

Movie of the Week: 'District 9'

January 8, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

It's not a frontrunner, but the sleeper sci-fi hit made big strides toward a best-pic nomination

'Avatar,' 'District 9' Make Oscar VFX Shortlist

January 6, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Seven films remain in contention for the visual effects award

'The Hangover' and 'District 9' Top DVD Rental and Sales Charts

December 31, 2009 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Bullock's "All About Steve" has an impressive rental debut, while "Basterds" stays strong

'Avatar's' Effects Whiz Talks Shop

December 29, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Oscar-winner Joe Letteri on creating new worlds from scratch, and dealing with James Cameron

'District 9' Grew Out of 'Halo' Collapse, Short Film's Success

November 11, 2009 By Lisa Horowitz 2 years ago

Director Blomkamp, writer Tatchell, actor Cope reveal inner workings of indie sci-fi smash at TheWrap screening.

Slideshow: 'District 9' Creators Speak at TheWrap Screening

November 11, 2009 By Wrap Staff 2 years ago

Can Summer Sleeper 'District 9' Woo Oscar?

November 10, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Tuesday night's entry in TheWrap Screening Series is one of the year's freshest surprises ... but does that spell Oscar?

Who's Playing Well in Oscar's House?

October 30, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

At their own theater, Academy members pass judgment on "An Education," "A Serious Man," "Inglourious Basterds" ...

Summer Movies: Twitter, 3D and 'The Hangover'

August 27, 2009 By Daniel Frankel 2 years ago

Comedies are good, dramas are bad ... and Transformers are safe.

We Don't Need a $200M 'Avatar'

August 20, 2009 By Michael Lee 2 years ago

'District 9' Keeps Summer B.O. Sizzling

August 16, 2009 By Daniel Frankel 2 years ago

Warner-New Line's "The Time Traveler's Wife" opens third with $19.2 mil.

Sony's Aliens Exceed Expectations, Keep Summer B.O. Sizzling

August 13, 2009 By Daniel Frankel 2 years ago

Warner-New Line's "The Time Traveler's Wife" opens third with $19.2 mil.

Memo to Michael Bay: Go See 'District 9'

August 13, 2009 By Desson Thomson 2 years ago

First, 'The Hobbit,' Then 'District 9'

July 24, 2009 By Amy Kaufman 2 years ago

The Latest 'District 9' Trailer

July 13, 2009 By Wrap Staff 2 years ago

Sony releases the horror film on Aug. 14.