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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How To Ruin A Viral (Part 2): Mess Up June 3, 2009July 18, 2010District 9 has a very versatile viral campaign encompassing two opposing forces, four websites, and the social networking world. Despite all this, many have complained about the viral not living up to its potential. Sure, all the pieces are in place, but Sony isn’t playing the game correctly. For instance, they went… Read More
Angry Birds Teams Up With “Rio” January 31, 2011On April 15th, 20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios will be bringing you the animated film Rio, about a rare bird that gets sent to Rio de Janiero to mate. As a clever cross-promotion, Rovio’s popular Angry Birds game for mobile devices will get a Rio version in March…. 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. “