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The upcoming premiere of Neill Blomkamp's sci-fi quasi-documentary “District 9” has fast become a highly anticipated event. The 29-year-old South African is a protégé of “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson, who helped him shape the script and put together the independent financing.<br>
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Neill Blomkamp

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The upcoming premiere of Neill Blomkamp's sci-fi quasi-documentary “District 9” has fast become a highly anticipated event. The 29-year-old South African is a protégé of “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson, who helped him shape the script and put together the independent financing.

Read more.