The Morning Watch: The Economics Of MoviePass, Will Arnett's Art Studio & More
In this edition, get the lowdown on the shaky economics of MoviePass in a new video essay. Plus, watch Will Arnett draw his animated characters and more.
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The Best Of The /Filmcast: Vol. 1
This week, we bring you two of our favorite reviews from the archives: our reviews of Transformers: The Age of Extinction and Chappie. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! Download or Play now in Browser: Subscribe to the /Filmcast: Featured reviews: Transformers: The…
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Neill Blomkamp's Incredibly Honest Take On The Failure Of 'Chappie'
Neill Blomkamp reflects on the critical slamming of 'Chappie,' a movie that he still felt was intensely personal to him.
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No, Neill Blomkamp Isn't Making A 'Chappie' Sequel
Don't hold your breath for a Chappie sequel. Filmmaker Neill Blomkamp says "Chappie 2 is not happening," no matter how many times you ask.
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VFX Breakdown Shows Imagine Engine's Impressive Visual Effects Work On 'Chappie'
See how Imagine Engine created the incredible Chappie visual effects that combined a performance by Sharlto Copley with mesmerizing digital artistry.
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Check Out Before And After Shots Of Sharlto Copley Doing Motion-Capture As 'Chappie'
Neill Blomkamp didn't exactly deliver a sci-fi hit with Chappie, but the VFX are quite remarkable. Find out more in this Chappie special effects featurette
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/Filmcast Ep. 309 - Chappie
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the flashiness of The Jinx, the ugliness of Dumb and Dumber To, and the intelligence of Rick and Morty. Be sure to read Angie Han's and Drew McWeeny's review of Chappie, how Sam Biddle came to peace with Justine Sacco, and what really makes you you. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com,…
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'Chappie' Review: Neill Blomkamp Rehashes Old Mistakes
Read our Chappie review. The new sci-fi adventure by District 9 director Neill Blomkamp stars Dev Patel, Hugh Jackman, and Sharlto Copley.
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Exclusive Behind The Scenes Images From 'Chappie: The Art Of The Movie'
Neill Blomkamp's Chappie hits theaters March 6 and we're happy to exclusively debut several Chappie behind the scenes images from a brand new book.
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Gallery: Check Out Awesome Art Based On 'Chappie'
The Poster Posse has tackled many different films and now they're doing Chappie, Neill Blomkamp's latest. Here's the Chappie Poster Posse artwork.
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UK 'Chappie' Trailer Stresses Emotion Over Action, But There's Lots Of Both
Neill Blomkamp is back with his new film, Chappie, and the UK Chappie trailer is now out. Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Sigourney Weaver and Hugh Jackman star
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New 'Chappie' Trailer Is Like A Cousin To 'RoboCop'
The second full-length trailer for District 9 director Neill Blomkamp's new movie has a few elements that will be familiar to fans of RoboCop.
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New Images: 'Jurassic World', 'Mad Max: Fury Road', 'Furious 7', 'Inside Out', 'Chappie', 'Insurgent', 'The Walk'
See new images for Jurassic World, Mad Max: Fury Road, Furious 7, Inside Out, Chappie, Insurgent, and more.
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'Chappie' Trailer: Neill Blomkamp's Latest Takes Robots In A New Direction
The director of District 9 and Elysium is back with Chappie, the story of an intelligent boy robot. Hugh Jackman co-stars. Watch the Chappie trailer here.
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'Chappie' Poster: See Neill Blomkamp's Robot Reject
Those block letters spell out the name of a strange robot who also happens to be the title character in the third film written and directed by South African filmmaker Neill Blomkamp (Elysium, District 9). This time, Blomkamp scripted with Terri Tatchell based in part on the director's own faux commercial Tetra Vaal, embedded below. Sony has kept…
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Chappie's Family Revealed In Window Cling For Neill Blomkamp's Latest [Comic Con 2014]
Neill Blomkamp's Chappie opens March 2015 and the marketing kicked off at Comic Con. There was a big banner and some Chappie Comic Con Swag. See it here.
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Neill Blomkamp's 'Chappie' Poster Is At Comic-Con
Neill Blomkamps Chappie poster is at Comic-Con, giving fans their first look at what's sure to be a provocative, sci-fi tale. It opens March 2015.
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Sharlto Copley Discusses The "Poor Man's Mo-Cap" Of Neill Blomkamp's 'Chappie'
Sharlto Copley talks Chappie in a new interview. The next film by Neill Blomkamp will layer animation over Copley's performance as a child-like robot.
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Sigourney Weaver Joins Neill Blomkamp's 'Chappie'
Briefly: Neill Blomkamp is following Elysium with the film Chappie, in which a couple of gangster steal a robot named Chappie, which ends up adopted into "a very strange and dysfunctional family." Sharlto Copley is providing the voice of Chappie, and Hugh Jackman and Dev Patel are cast as well. Now Sigourney Weaver has joined the cast…
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Hugh Jackman Joins Neill Blomkamp's 'Chappie'
Neill Blomkamp is adding a bit of star power to Chappie. Hugh Jackman confirmed in a recent interview that he is set for a supporting role in the film, which centers around a robot police officer (voiced by Sharlto Copley) who's kidnapped by hoodlums (Die Antwoord’s Ninja and Yo-Landi Vi$$er). Hit the jump for more details…
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Sony Sets Spring 2015 Opening For Neill Blomkamp's 'Chappie'
Briefly: Elysium failed to generate much heat when it opened in August this year, but perhaps Neill Blomkamp will have better luck in a cooler month. Sony has set a March 27th, 2015 release for his upcoming Chappie, a more lighthearted sci-fi pic about a police robot (Sharlto Copley) captured by South African gangsters (Die Antwoord's…
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Sony Picks Up Neill Blomkamp's 'Chappie', More Plot Details Revealed
Elysium's box office performance this past weekend was nothing to get excited about, but evidently that hasn't slowed Sony's enthusiasm for director Neill Blomkamp. Sony is once again teaming with Media Rights Capital for Blomkamp's next, the sci-fi comedy Chappie. And with that announcement come more details about the movie, which had previously been kept…
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Neill Blomkamp Has An 18-Page Treatment For 'District 10,' Turned Down 'Star Wars' In Favor Of Original Projects
Neill Blomkamp exploded on the scene in 2009 with his gritty sci-fi feature District 9, which was released to critical and commercial praise. Since then, we've waited four years to see the director's sophomore effort, now a mere few weeks away. The film, Elysium, opens August 9. After that, he'll make a movie called Chappie. All that…
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Dev Patel Enters Talks For Neill Blomkamp's 'Chappie'
Actor Dev Patel spent much of his feature film debut, Slumdog Millionaire, trying to escape the slums, but for his next role he may head back into them. The British actor has entered early talks for Neill Blomkamp's sci-fi comedy Chappie. He'd play the human lead opposite Blomkamp's District 9 and Elysium star Sharlto Copley, who's been…
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What Is Dragon's Blood? The Skincare Ingredient Isn't As Scary As It Sounds
If you're thinking of adding a new product to your skincare routine, dragon's blood could be just the thing you need.
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Neill Blomkamp Chooses Sharlto Copley For 'Chappie'
Briefly: District 9 and Elysium writer/director Neill Blomkamp is going three for three with Sharlto Copley. The actor played the lead in Blomkamp's first feature, and wear's a villain's scuzzy beard in his second (seen above). And now he'll have a role in the director's third picture, Chappie, which has enigmatically been described as a…
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Neill Blomkamp Begins Early Work On His Third Film, 'Chappie'
Briefly: Originally, Neill Blomkamp's second film, Elysium, was going to be released next month. That date was pushed to August 9, which means that by the time we see Matt Damon trying to escape the nightmarishly impoverished surface of the Earth, the director will already be well into work on his third film. The new…
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