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Blomkamp saved a lot of money by reusing the ships from 'V'.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment finally announced the street date for its sleeper science-fiction blockbuster, District 9, on Blu-ray – along with a promising set of supplemental material.

And the wait won’t be long.

Fans will be able to get their mittens on the Blu-ray just shortly after the holidays; available for purchase in the UK on December 28th and in the US on December 29th.

Written and directed by Neill Blomkamp, District 9 depicts his native South Africa as a slum for stranded aliens referred to as “prawns”. Produced by Peter Jackson for a budget of only $30 million, the surprise summer hit went on to gross over $163 million worldwide.

The two-disc Blu-ray set, which will also include a digital copy, will be presented with a 1080p, 1.85:1-framed transfer and 5.1 Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio track.

That is in addition to director audio commentary, an interactive map of the District 9 world, production diaries, concept art and storyboards, a visual effects featurette, and robust BD Live support with the inclusion of MovieIQ and Cinechat.

Blomkamp, a self-confessed effects nerd, promises to keep the Blu-ray set lively with his love for technology and filmmaking.

… now don’t you kind of wish he was still making the Halo movie?