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

By Space.com Staff
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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'

Kimberley French

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

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