The Embassy Theatre and Weta Workshop are staging a District 9 fan event on October 8.
Coinciding with the release of book The Art of District 9: Weta Workshop, the event will showcase props and guns from the movie and allow fans to take a photo with one of the weapons in their own hands.
There will also be a behind-the-scenes presentation by Weta Workshop conceptual artists who worked on the film, followed by a screening of the movie at The Embassy Theatre.
Included in the Weta line-up is:
- District 9 lead concept designer Greg Broadmore
- District 9 lead creature designer David Meng
- District 9 designer Leri Greer
- Art of District 9: Weta Workshop author Daniel Falconer
"Even as a flashypants entertainment reporter it took me years to get a behind-the-scenes look at Weta, and an event like this for District 9 is just the coolest thing ever," says 3 News entertainment reporter Kate Rodger.
There are two ticket prices for the event:
- Alien Package: $99 and includes admission to the movie and presentation, a complimentary drink, a chance to pose with the guns Weta made for the movie and a copy of the book, The Art of District 9: Weta Workshop (book RRP $70)
- Human Package: $49 and includes admission to the movie and presentation, a complimentary drink, a chance to pose with the guns Weta made for the movie and a District 9 embroidered patch and Weta key ring
For more information, visit the Event Cinemas website.
3 News