Neill Blomkamp

Date of Birth

1979-09-17

Place of Birth

Johannesburg, South Africa

Known for

District 9

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Big Directors Are Embracing AI — But Is It Backfiring?

Posted 1 week ago

As filmmakers like Eli Roth and Neill Blomkamp embrace generative AI, growing backlash raises questions about its place in Hollywood movies.

Neill Blomkamp has revealed plans to make an AI feature film after debuting the 13-minute test short Nightborne

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District 9 director Neill Blomkamp announces plans to make an AI feature film after releasing 13-minute test

Posted 1 month ago

Neill Blomkamp has revealed plans to make an AI feature film after debuting the 13-minute test short Nightborne

Starship Troopers, Neill Blomkamp, remake

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New Starship Troopers movie in the works from Neill Blomkamp

Posted 1 year ago

District 9's Neill Blomkamp is set to write and direct a new Starship Troopers movie based on the original novel by Robert A. Heinlein.

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Gran Turismo: Gear up for the second trailer of the incredible true story featuring the popular Playstation game

Posted 3 years ago

Sony makes a unique approach to adapting one of Playstation's banner sports games by taking inspiration from a true event involving the game.

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Gran Turismo: Full Trailer Released For Neill Blomkamp’s Playstation Adaptation

Posted 3 years ago

The first trailer for Neill Blomkamp's Gran Turismo has been released, and promises a big-budget thrill ride.

Joel Kinnaman has signed on to star in They Found Us, an alien abduction thriller directed by Neill Blomkamp

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They Found Us: Joel Kinnaman stars in Neill Blomkamp alien abduction thriller

Posted 3 years ago

Joel Kinnaman has signed on to star in They Found Us, an alien abduction thriller directed by Neill Blomkamp

Eiza González and Aaron Paul have signed on to star in the sci-fi thriller Ash, which was once set to star Tessa Thompson and JGL

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Ash: Eiza González, Aaron Paul replace Tessa Thompson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt in sci-fi thriller

Posted 3 years ago

Eiza González and Aaron Paul have signed on to star in the sci-fi thriller Ash, which was once set to star Tessa Thompson and JGL

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Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: Casablanca, The Crow, District 9, Dune, Mars Attacks

Posted 3 years ago

Theodore Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have...

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Gran Turismo: Sneak Peek shows off fast action and cars

Posted 4 years ago

The first sneak peek at Neill Blomkamp’s adaptation of Gran Turismo has pulled in, showcasing what looks to be incredible action cinematography and thrilling race sequences. Through weaved interview clips, main cast members tell us that Gran Turismo is “a...

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Gran Turismo: Neill Blomkamp’s video game adaptation drops behind the scenes photo as filming begins

Posted 4 years ago

Despite never quite gaining critical or audience acclaim, video game movie adaptations continue. Sony has the distinct advantage of having rights to certain video game properties thanks to their Playstation division. This year saw the release of the movie adaptation...

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Gran Turismo: Darren Barnet to star alongside David Harbour and Orlando Bloom in Sony adaptation

Posted 4 years ago

Sony and Neill Blomkamp’s Gran Turismo is off to the races as far as casting is concerned. The adaptation of Sony’s best-selling racing video game franchise stars David Harbour (Hellboy, Stranger Things, Black Widow), Orlando Bloom (Carnival Row, The Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the...

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Gran Turismo: Orlando Bloom to star opposite David Harbour in Neill Blomkamp’s racing film

Posted 4 years ago

Two days ago, I asked myself an important question: What is Orlando Bloom (Carnival Row, Pirates of the Caribbean) up to these days? I shit you not. Then, word comes in that Bloom will star opposite David Harbour in the Neill...

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Gran Turismo movie directed by Neill Blomkamp lands a 2023 release date

Posted 4 years ago

It was just last month when it was reported that Neill Blomkamp was being eyed to direct the Gran Turismo movie, and Sony Pictures has now announced the release date. Get ready to start your engines when the Gran Turismo...

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