VOTD:Alive in Joburg
District 9 is based on Alive in Joburg, a short film directed by Neill Blomkamp, Sharlto Copley, Simon Hansen and Shanon Worley. Copley also portrayed one of the interviewed policemen. The short film is about aliens landing in South Africa and becoming confined to a specific area and forced to work. In the movie these aliens are called “Non-Humans” and are overseen by Multi-National United (MNU), a company which is utilizing alien technology.
Here is the short film Alive in Joburg:
Spoiler Alert!!
I am very excited about District 9 which will be in theaters August 14, 2009. The film seems to be in the same spirit of Alien Nation, which shows what happens when alien refugees suddenly show up and have to be integrated into society. There is also an extensive viral marketing campaign going on, check out this site mnuspreadslies (for the non-humans). You can call this number 1-866-666-6001 to report non-human activity and find out about exciting career opportunities. Check out www.d-9.com for more videos and tons of hidden things on the website for humans and non-humans alike.
Also Peter Jackson has confirmed to give a panel about the movie in San Diego Comic-Con 2009, just one more thing for Kevin to add to his of things to do at Comic-Con!
Peace Out! MajorXero
Source: Traileraddict
