District 9 Facebook Page Posts Mysterious Video, But Not For District 9 Kris, February 21, 2011February 21, 2011 It’s not about District 10, either. In fact, the video is in no way related to District 9, or any of the filmmakers behind the movie. It is, however, tied to Sony Pictures, the studio behind the District 9 campaign. This silent and mysterious video is from no other than Battle: Los Angeles. Yep, the page posted the latest viral video for Battle: Los Angeles. A pretty deceptive move that will convince many fans that a District 9 sequel is in the works. Basically, it’s all a clever ruse to get District 9 fans interested in the Battle: Los Angeles viral campaign. There has been little information on an actual sequel to District 9, but don’t expect any news until Neill Blomkamp finishes Elysium.Battle: Los Angeles releases March 11, 2011. News Viral Marketing Viral Videos Battle: Los AngelesDistrict 9Viral video
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I really liked district 9 and I want to see what happens with Wickus. I wish the district 9 sequel was coming out instead of that other movie whatshisname is working on. (Although Elysium is a cool title. I use that for my username sometimes.)