Sony Pictures Chappie / District 9 / Elysium

Chappie In the near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanized police force. But now, the people are fighting back. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. As powerful, destructive forces start to see Chappie as a danger to mankind and order, they will stop at nothing to maintain the status quo and ensure that Chappie is the last of his kind. Bonus Features: “We Are Tetravaal” featurette – Weaver, Jackman & Patel discuss their characters & on-set experiences. Alternate Ending Extended Scene: “A Very Bad Man” Eight Featurettes: “Chappie: The Streetwise Professor” “Arms Race: The Weapons and Robots” “Bringing Chappie to Life: The Visual Effects” “From Tetra Vaal to Chappie” “Keep It Gangster” “The Reality of Robotics” “Jozi: Real City and a Sci-Fi Setting” “Rogue Robot: Deconstructing the Stunts & Special Effects” “The Art of Chappie” Photo Gallery Crime Spree: Scene Deconstruction – A multi-part scene breakdown detailing all of the preparation and on-set chaos choreographed to film the illegal action within Chappie, including director’s insights, stunt coordination, cinematography and special effects work. District 9 From producer Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy) and director Neill Blomkamp comes a startlingly original science fiction thriller that soars on the imagination of its creators (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone). With stunning special effects and gritty realism, the film plunges us into a world where the aliens have landed... only to be exiled to a slum on the fringes of Johannesburg. Now, one lone human discovers the mysterious secret of the extraterrestrial weapon technology. Hunted and hounded through the bizarre back alleys of an alien shantytown, he will discover what it means to be the ultimate outsider on your own planet. Bonus Features: Filmmaker's Commentary Deleted Scenes “The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker's Log” – Three-Part Documentary Four Featurettes: “Metamorphosis: The Transformation of Wikus” “Innovation: The Acting and Improvisation of District 9” “Conception and Design: Creating the World of District 9” “Alien Generation: The Visual Effects of District 9” “Joburg from Above: Satellite and Schematics of the World of District 9” – Interactive Map Cinechat movieIQ – connects you to access real-time information on the cast, music, trivia and more. Elysium 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 (Jodie 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 (Matt Damon) agrees to take on a life threatening mission, one that could bring equality to these polarized worlds. Bonus Features: “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. 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 - 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.