Tomorrow sees the release of sci-fi thriller District 9 on DVD and Blu-ray, as I mentioned previously, and so here's a closer look at what's on offer on both formats.
In the story, directed by Neill Blomkamp and produced by Peter Jackson, a million aliens stranded on a spaceship that grinds to a halt over Johannesburg are rescued and exiled to a slum on the fringes of the city.
Tensions erupt and a bureacrat given the task of moving the creatures to a new site goes through a life-changing process, discovering what it means to be the ultimate outsider on his own planet.
The DVD comes with a director's commentary in which Blomkamp speaks continuously throughout the running of the film (with none of the usual pauses).
There is also an array of deleted scenes, some revealing the motion-capture performer (in a skintight body-suit with body-mapping markings; he was replaced...
In the story, directed by Neill Blomkamp and produced by Peter Jackson, a million aliens stranded on a spaceship that grinds to a halt over Johannesburg are rescued and exiled to a slum on the fringes of the city.
Tensions erupt and a bureacrat given the task of moving the creatures to a new site goes through a life-changing process, discovering what it means to be the ultimate outsider on his own planet.
The DVD comes with a director's commentary in which Blomkamp speaks continuously throughout the running of the film (with none of the usual pauses).
There is also an array of deleted scenes, some revealing the motion-capture performer (in a skintight body-suit with body-mapping markings; he was replaced...
- 12/28/2009
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
District 9 was one of this year's stand-out films, both within sci-fi and in general.
This was no mean feat given that it was director Neill Blomkamp's debut feature and stars his former school friend Sharlto Copley in his first major role.
The movie arrives on DVD and Blu-ray on Monday, December 28. I've been working my way through the material on both formats and will be posting reviews here shortly.
In addition, the Coventry Telegraph's print edition is today offering the chance to win a Blu-ray of the film. The competition is open to UK entrants only and closes on January 2. You'll need to get hold of the newspaper for details of how to enter.
The story of District 9 begins when a giant spaceship hovers over 1980s Johannesburg. On board, the military discovers thousands of malnourished aliens, who are granted refugee status and segregated into their own camp,...
This was no mean feat given that it was director Neill Blomkamp's debut feature and stars his former school friend Sharlto Copley in his first major role.
The movie arrives on DVD and Blu-ray on Monday, December 28. I've been working my way through the material on both formats and will be posting reviews here shortly.
In addition, the Coventry Telegraph's print edition is today offering the chance to win a Blu-ray of the film. The competition is open to UK entrants only and closes on January 2. You'll need to get hold of the newspaper for details of how to enter.
The story of District 9 begins when a giant spaceship hovers over 1980s Johannesburg. On board, the military discovers thousands of malnourished aliens, who are granted refugee status and segregated into their own camp,...
- 12/24/2009
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
On Tuesday, December 22 one of the most-talked about films of the year will be hitting DVD and Blu-ray. In the spirit of giving, Fangoria is hosting a District 9 giveaway to give some lucky readers the chance to snag a copy of Neil Blomkamp's hit film on Blu-ray!
From producer Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy) and director Neill Blomkamp comes a startlingly original sciencefiction 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.
From producer Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy) and director Neill Blomkamp comes a startlingly original sciencefiction 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.
- 12/18/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
- Fangoria
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