First Photo from sci-fi project "District 9"
>> Apr 19, 2009
Other than two big projects like "Tintin" and "The Hobbits," Peter Jackson was also involved in a sci-fi project called "District 9." Jackson's Wingnut Films produces the film which directed and written by Neill Blomkamp, a South African filmmaker who previously directed the awesome "Halo: Arms Race" shorts. He was previously hired to direct a big screen adaptation of "Halo" before “financial problems” forced the project back into development.
Sony has released a first look photo from the film in the newest issue of Entertainment Weekly (via /Film and FirstShowing). Seen in the photo is the character Wikus played by Sharlto Copley, a Multi-National United agent who becomes infected by alien biotechnology. He must go on the run from the oppressive government into District 9, a internment camp where "non-humans" have been forced to live since landing on Earth nearly 30 years ago.
The movie's plot is known to be based on "Alive in Joburg," a short film (produced by Neill Blomkamp, Sharlto Copley, Simon Hansen and Shanon Worley; Sharlto Copley also portrayed one of the interviewed policemen) about aliens landing in Africa and becoming slaves/migrant workers. In the movie they are called the "Non-Humans" and are forced to work by the fictional company, Multi National United (MNU for short). It seems that MNU is quite racist, as they speak to Non-Humans in harsh tones and give them very little necessities, but do the opposite to humans. Throughout the film, the Non-Humans will try to free themselves from MNU's grasp. The film is a thinly veiled social commentary on the present day anti-Zimbabwean xenophobia found in many parts of South Africa, as well as the apartheid past of South Africa (recall District Six, Cape Town). There was trailer due out with "Crank 2: High Voltage," but it was pulled. However, as "District 9" is due out in August we should be seeing a trailer very soon.
Sony has released a first look photo from the film in the newest issue of Entertainment Weekly (via /Film and FirstShowing). Seen in the photo is the character Wikus played by Sharlto Copley, a Multi-National United agent who becomes infected by alien biotechnology. He must go on the run from the oppressive government into District 9, a internment camp where "non-humans" have been forced to live since landing on Earth nearly 30 years ago.
The movie's plot is known to be based on "Alive in Joburg," a short film (produced by Neill Blomkamp, Sharlto Copley, Simon Hansen and Shanon Worley; Sharlto Copley also portrayed one of the interviewed policemen) about aliens landing in Africa and becoming slaves/migrant workers. In the movie they are called the "Non-Humans" and are forced to work by the fictional company, Multi National United (MNU for short). It seems that MNU is quite racist, as they speak to Non-Humans in harsh tones and give them very little necessities, but do the opposite to humans. Throughout the film, the Non-Humans will try to free themselves from MNU's grasp. The film is a thinly veiled social commentary on the present day anti-Zimbabwean xenophobia found in many parts of South Africa, as well as the apartheid past of South Africa (recall District Six, Cape Town). There was trailer due out with "Crank 2: High Voltage," but it was pulled. However, as "District 9" is due out in August we should be seeing a trailer very soon.
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