ELYSIUM

Sci-Fi, Action-Thriller from the Director of District 9

 

Starring Academy Award® Winner Matt Damon &

Academy Award® Winner Jodie Foster

Coming to Blu-ray™ and DVD with UltraViolet™
on December 26

 

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London, UK. 30/10/2013 – From Academy Award® nominated writer/director Neill Blomkamp (2010, Best Adapted Screenplay, District 9) comes the visionary sci-fi action thriller ELYSIUM, available on Blu-ray™ and DVD with UltraViolet™ on December 26 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.  The Blu-ray comes with hours of bonus materials, including an extended scene, and six behind-the-scenes featurettes that give an in-depth look at the making of the film, including the performances, production design, visual effects and the technology of ELYSIUM.
 

Fans get an inside look at the process of shooting the film’s visual effects scenes, and incorporating CGI environments and vehicles in post-production with the featurette “In Support of Story: The Visual Effects of Elysium.”  “The Technology of 2154” featurette shows filmmakers discussing the technology of Elysium, from independently functioning Droids to next-generation military technology that gives humans machine-enhanced power. “The Journey to Elysium” explores the pre-production of the film, including the first steps taken to build the “future world” and casting the right actors. This is followed by a discussion with filmmakers and cast on the journey through production, as well as a post-production diary that looks at the editing process, including the challenges of marrying the practical shots with their CGI counterparts. The “Visions of 2154” featurette is an interactive exploration of the art and design of Elysium.

Also starring in the film is two-time Academy Award® winner Jodie Foster (1992, Best Actress, The Silence of the Lambs, 1989, Best Actress, The Accused), alongside a strong international supporting cast, including Sharlto Copley (District 9), Alice Braga (I Am Legend), Diego Luna (Y Tu Mama Tambien), Wagner Moura (Elite Squad) and William Fichtner (The Lone Ranger).
 

Synopsis:
In the year 2154, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy, who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest who live in an overpopulated, ruined Earth.  Secretary Delacourt (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 (Damon) agrees to take on a life threatening mission, one that could bring equality to these polarized worlds.

 
ELYSIUM was produced by Bill Block (District 9, Vanilla Sky), Neill Blomkamp, and Simon Kinberg (Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, X-Men: First Class), and executive produced by Sue Baden-Powell (The Box, The Invention of Lying).
 
The film’s run time is approx. 1 hour and 49 minutes and is rated 15 for strong, bloody violence and language throughout.
 
Bonus Materials Exclusive to the Blu-ray Include:

- Extended Scene – “Kruger Wakes Up.”
- Visions of 2154 – An interactive exploration of the art and design of Elysium.
- The Journey to Elysium:

• Envisioning Elysium - This diary explores all facets of pre-production
• Capturing Elysium - With production in Vancouver, Mexico, and on huge green screen stages, the challenge of filming was nothing short of massive.  The filmmakers and cast discuss the journey through the film’s production.
• Enhancing Elysium - This post-production diary explores the editing process

- In Support of Story: The Visual Effects of Elysium - An in-depth look at the process of shooting visual effects scenes and incorporating CGI environments and vehicles in post-production. 
- The Technology of 2154 - From independently functioning Droids to next-generation military tech that gives humans machine-enhanced power, get insight from the filmmakers on the technology of Elysium.
 
Bonus Materials Included on Both the Blu-ray and DVD:

- Collaboration: Crafting the Performances in Elysium - Meet the dynamic cast and get insight into how they prepared for their roles.
- Engineering Utopia: Creating a Society in the Sky - A look at designing and creating the utopian space station.

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Winne

INSPIRATION IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER FOR UK PARENTS

JAMIE THEAKSTON LAUNCHES NATIONAL COMPETITON TO FIND 5 DISNEY WINNIE THE POOH LAUREATES

Top UK national landmarks for inspiring storytellers unveiled and to be awarded a Winnie the Pooh Storytelling Corner Plaque

Loch Ness, Edinburgh Castle, Sherwood Forest, Angel of the North and Blackpool Tower

30^th October 2013: A new study by Disney UK today revealed that 76% of mums and dads tell their children stories inspired by their local area and more than half (52%) feel that their local community is important to family life. Community-minded parents believe telling local stories not only encourages their children to appreciate where they live (35%) but enables a better understanding of the local community (31%), and is a way of passing local history down to the next generation (28%).

The research marks the launch of Disney’s new storytelling contest to find five regional Winnie the Pooh Laureates, whose stories celebrate their area’s local history and landmarks in a unique way. Aspiring Laureates are being asked to share with Disney original stories inspired by their local area, featuring Winnie the Pooh and Friends taking an adventure outside of 100 Acre Wood or introducing their own new cast of characters.  Entrants will need to submit their own story of 500 words or less and five lucky winners will be crowned “Winnie the Pooh Laureate” and have the chance to read their story to a gathering crowd at their local Disney Store.

The competition will be fronted by radio presenter and father of two, Jamie Theakston.  He says: “I’m delighted to be a part of the Winnie the Pooh Laureate campaign as storytelling is, and always has been, a huge passion of mine. Whether it’s a bed time story to my children or me telling tales to my listeners on the morning radio, storytelling is a very important aspect of my life – just like it is for many other parents out there. With so many wonderful cultures, landmarks and dialects on our doorstep, it’s only right that Winnie the Pooh and Friends want to be taken on a mini adventure around your local area.”

The study of 2,000 parents also revealed that an overwhelming seven in 10 mums and dads are encouraging their children to use where they live as inspiration when making up stories, just as A.A. Milne used Five Hundred Acre Wood in Ashdown Forest to create the fictional Hundred Acre Wood for the setting of the Winnie the Pooh books.  For years, the cuddly bear has been enchanting families worldwide, and with two thirds of parents having enjoyed the adventures as children, three out of five mums and dads are now sharing the much-loved tales with their own kids.

“The research reveals that local surroundings and major landmarks are a great source of ideas when telling stories to children.  We have launched the Winnie the Pooh Laureate competition as a testament of our commitment to storytelling and to reinvigorate the nation’s enthusiasm for sharing original stories.  Whether it’s a family day out or some bonding time with your child in a local park or at the seaside, these moments are all key in providing a bank of memories to draw upon when storytelling,” says Justine Finch, Winnie the Pooh Marketing Director for The Walt Disney Company, UK & Ireland.

To encourage parents up and down the country to get creative and share their tales, the research identified the top five UK national landmarks for inspiring storytellers and Disney is rewarding each with a Winnie the Pooh Storytelling Corner plaque.

1.       Loch Ness (45%)

2.       Edinburgh Castle (33%)

3.       Sherwood Forest (32%)

4.       Angel of the North (31%)

5.       Blackpool Tower (31%)

Disney’s Winnie the Pooh study also revealed that:

·         Storytellers are also drawing creativity from their children’s favourite character (37%), local parks (35%), famous folk tales and iconic landmarks (23%)

·         Often children the star of the show, with 52% of parents including them in tales

·         Nearly half (41%) of mums and dads are taking inspiration from their day’s adventures when it comes to telling stories

·         Around half of mums and dads agree that the use of accents in storytelling have a role in helping to keep local dialect alive (43%)

To enter the Winnie the Pooh Laureate competition, visit the Winnie the Pooh UK & Ireland Facebook page - www.facebook.com/WinniethePoohUKandIreland - for full terms & conditions.  The contest will close on 17^th December 2013.