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Release    : District.9.2009.EXTRAS.1080p.BluRay.H264-RMXTRAS
Source     : BluRay
Size       : 10345.43 MB
Reldate    : 07.09.2024
Video      : H264 13.9 Mb/s
Audio      : AC3 192kb/s 2.0
Resolution : 1920x1080
Playtime   : 01:43:22
Language   : English
Imdb       : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1136608/

Notes: All our releases are remuxes from retail discs.

Subtitles: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean

Deleted Scenes (HD, 23 min) - These scenes sometimes are grateful
omissions, due to how much they'd slow down the film, or how they focus on
non-Wikus MNU members. Nigerians and ethnic South Africans are given more
screen time, even if it is more about the false beliefs from using Prawn
parts for medicinal purposes. There is some footage with motion capture
humans in the place of Prawns, including illicit television sales, and
some scenes that would make the viewer hate Wikus, like his lying to a
Prawn and aborting its egg. Failed cat food bribes and miscommunications
concerning eating dogs (both of which should have made the film) are
shown, also, along with some very short subtractions concerning Wikus on
the run. A nice assortment of scenes, some great, some bad.

The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker's Log (HD, 34 min) - A multi-chapter
(playable as a whole or in pieces) look at the film. From the initial
works and ideas for 'Halo,' parlayed into 'District 9,' to the ideas and
themes that made the film, the idea that the leader Prawn had died on the
ship, the mixture of documentary and cinematic experience and other
technical filming ideas, effects creation, and the diversity in locations,
including former nuclear weapons holding areas, replete with bombs!
There's also a nice look at the creation of the alien language, a
disturbing masturbation anecdote that involves no self-gratification, and
a take on the transitions in film stylings. A nice multi-faceted mini-
documentary.

Metamorphosis: The Transformation of Wikus (HD, 10 min) - A look at the
practical effects work, from the falling fingertips, to growth of Prawn
parts, loss of hair, and application of prosthetics. The giant contact
lens made me shudder (stay away from the eyes!!!), while empathy for
Copley is easy to attain here (and respect all the more earned).

Innovation: The Acting and Improvisation of 'District 9' (HD, 12 min) -
The dialogue, both planned, and improvised, is dissected here. Copley's
work in the film is amazing enough as is, but when you figure he made most
of it up on the day, and you have a performance for the ages. Dialogue
isn't the only focus, as interaction with environment is also covered
within. A must see, for those who didn't "get" the film, as this may earn
some respect, and for fans.

Concept and Design: Creating the World of 'District 9' (HD, 13 min) - A
look at the practical effects (non-CG) in the film, from the illustrations
on to the weapons, creating spare Prawn parts, Prawn design (including
some interesting rough ideas), and other prop work and wearing of the set
to create effects. A fun feature, though not as fast and furious (or
fantastic) as the next.

Alien Generation: The Visual Effects of 'District 9' (HD, 10 min) - A look
at the computer generated effects for the film, which are spectacular
considering the extremely limited budget. From the idea of motion capture
(which would be a mess due to the camera style), to lighting work, acting
against imaginary characters, and animating the random odd Prawn body
parts, this feature covers a plethora of interesting ideas (and truly
innovative and smart ways to capture them), creating a fantastic little
featurette.

Art is a lie that tells the truth