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Time Again to Help the People Choose Correctly

2009 is starting to wind down so of course that means it's time for all the various awards shows to begin rearing their heads. First up -- The People's Choice Awards, which (even discounting the predictable numerous mentions of Twilight) have a pretty healthy array of genre nominees.

District 9 Blu-ray to Include God of War III Demo

Just the other day we got ahold of the artwork and specs for the December 29th DVD and Blu-ray release of District 9 (see them here). But one item was missing from the story: The Blu-ray will include a playable demo of the PlayStation 3 game God of War III, which comes out in 2010.

District 9 Blu-ray and DVD Art Hovers Over Us

The artwork for the December release of the ever-so-badass District 9 finally surfaced today to go along with the DVD and Blu-ray specs announced earlier, and we've got a look at the goods for ya!

District 9 DVD and Blu-ray Specs

A couple of Dread Central staffers were discussing our preliminary picks for the best films of 2009 the other day, and one that we all agreed on was Neill Blomkamp's stellar District 9 (review here).

The Final Destination Remains the Destination of Choice for Filmgoers

The estimated four-day Labor Day weekend box office numbers are in, and they paint a somewhat surprising picture for the latest genre offerings. 3D is still obviously high on everyone's end-of-summer fun-o-meter, as are prawns -- and not just the kind you throw on the barbie.

Dinner for Fiends: FD4 vs. H2 - HELL YEAH!

Ok, now this one? It isn't pretty. It's not even close to pretty. Are you ready for what could be the most profanity laden (and longest) Dinner for Fiends yet?

Reminder: District 9 Review Now Live! See it This Weekend!

There's no question one of the most anticipated films of this year is the Peter Jackson produced alien epic District 9 directed by Neill Blomkamp. Does it live up to the hype? Signs point to HELL YES!

Motion Picture Purgatory: District 9

District 9 is sitting pretty at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes right now, which of course means that Rick Trembles has to chime in with his $.02 on the film. After you've seen what Trembles came up with, read Nomad's review also.

Terror Tweets: Demons Pushed, District 9 Augments Reality, and Bousman Teases

A couple of updates came through via Twitter today that we thought we'd pass along.

*UPDATE* District 9 Clips and Final Trailer

Two clips from one of the best films of the summer, if not the best film of the summer, have hot online for you to dig on. So which side will you be on? The separatists or the sympathisers? Come this Friday the battle lines will be officially drawn!

District 9 Review Now Live!

There's no question one of the most anticipated films of this year is the Peter Jackson produced alien epic District 9 directed by Neill Blomkamp. Does it live up to the hype? Signs point to HELL YES!

District 9 (2009)

Reviewed by Nomad Starring Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt, Sylvaine Strike Directed by Neill Blomkamp

SDCC 09: Peter Jackson Talks Horror

You just never know who you're gonna run into here at the SDCC. In this case ... we ran into a small time director whom you may have heard of, Peter Jackson, and he blessed us with some insight into the genre that we all love!

New District 9 Trailer Fights for Alien Rights!

If you haven't been following District 9, you've been missing out on what looks to be one of the sleeper hits of the summer. A new trailer for the Peter Jackson produced alien opus directed by Neill Blomkamp just hit online, and you should be one of the cool kids and take a second to check it out!

Play a Game in District 9

Excited for the Peter Jackson produced alien invasion film District 9 from director Neill Blomkamp? You should be! The film looks nothing short of badass. The film will be in theatres on August 14th, but right now it's time for you to pick a side and blast some enemies!