New Picture of Wikus from District 9 Ian DeVere, July 22, 2009 Sony Pictures has released a new picture of Wikus (played by Sharlto Copley) from District 9: Initial reactions from the forum seem to be that his ‘weapon’ is an alien spray-type of thing, a flamethrower, or both. Forum member and staff writer Scott points out that the canister on top of the gun is remarkably similar to the canister Wikus sprays himself with in the trailer: However, forum member Ronan adds to his theory that it’s a mix of both alien spray and a flamethrower with his analysis: So what do you think it could be? What are your ideas on the new pic, as well as Wikus’ firearm? Is this something he has customized himself? Is it something provided to him by the aliens somehow? Leave your thoughts in the comments! Stay tuned this week for our Com-Con coverage of District 9, which will open in theaters everywhere on August 14th, 2009. Viral Marketing District 9
The Office Webisode “Subtle Sexuality” Now Online Plus New Website October 29, 2009October 29, 2009As we mentioned last week, The Office is bringing back their wildly popular webisodes, and this time we get an extra treat in the form of a music video. This series is about Erin, Kelly, Ryan, and Andy from Dunder Mifflin creating a group called Subtle Sexuality and making a… Read More
New District 9 Poster and Earlier Trailer Debut July 6, 2009July 6, 2009The film blogs are smitten with the new District 9 poster that Sony debuted today on Yahoo. It has what everyone wanted – bigger ship, smaller sign, and no purple sky. I don’t think it’s a big deal, personally, but I do agree it’s an upgrade. Some more good news… Read More
Add the Weyland Med Pod 720i to Your “Prometheus” Ship April 13, 2012April 15, 2012If movies set in the future have taught us anything, its that we probably won’t be seeing flying cars, levitating skateboards, or half human-half cyborg cops any time soon. One can only imagine how far technology will advance in the next 100 years, if it advances at all. But playing… Read More
That weapon is weird, but look at his left hand. It seems like he had a nasty accident or he is hiding something.