New TV Spot for District 9 Scott Caldwell, July 21, 2009January 16, 2010 A new TV spot has shown up for District 9, and although it may not look that much different, it SOUNDS different. Take a look, and a listen to the clip below. In this clip, we find out more about the status of the aliens. We knew that they were stuck based on the subtitled trailer (here), but, based on the newscast audio, now we find out it may be due to a disabled ship. Did MNU test something on the ship and break it? I can’t imagine they ran out of gas.We also see that Wikus, our “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood MNU agent”, gets into District 9 where the aliens are being kept. “I did not know they were doing this to you guys” is said by him at one point. But to who? Obvious answer – the aliens. But you never know. Viral Marketing District 9
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“Men In Black III” Viral Takes Page From “District 9”, Plus New Video From BugEyes March 6, 2012April 1, 2012Back in November, we told you about the beginning of a viral campaign for the upcoming sci-fi adventure comedy Men in Black III. There hadn’t been much movement, unfortunately, until today, when we got a new activity that should remind you of District 9. Details after the break. Read More
Thou detect a subtle rock tune there.Also Wikus actually is talking to the aliens, confirmed by the showest footage:“Anyway, while there the reporter witnesses these creatures being abused by the authorities. He says to one of them something along the lines of “I had no idea this was happening to you” as we see police or army rifle butts striking alien faces. “