'Elysium' Launches Sci-Fi Space Colony to New Heights (Photos)

Matt Damon Fights in 'Elysium'

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Matt Damon (right) stars in Columbia Pictures' "Elysium," which promises lots of action. Opens August 9, 2013.

Spider and Max in 'Elysium'

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Spider (Wagner Maura, right) and Max (Matt Damon, left) in Spider's Armory from TriStar Pictures' "Elysium," opening August 9, 2013.

Diego Luna in TriStar Pictures' 'Elysium'

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Diego Luna in TriStar Pictures' "Elysium," opening August 9, 2013.

Frey Confronts Kruger in 'Elysium'

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Frey (Alice Braga, right) is confronted by Kruger (Sharlto Copley, left) in TriStar Pictures' "Elysium."

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