I can’t remember what film I was watching when I first saw the trailer for District B13 but I do clearly recall my glee and my excited turn to the friends I was with and exclaiming “That was awesome!” The film, which opened in the big multiplex and played for all of one week, was a joyous occasion. The story was ok but really unimportant to the action which moved the film ahead at breakneck speed.
In June there was news that a sequel was in the works but the boys of Quiet Earth have uncovered that the sequel is well into production and slated with a February 2009 release.
Titled District B13 Ultimatum, the film picks up two years after the original and features bigger walls, more segregation, more gangs and the duo from the original coming back to make the streets safer. Honestly, I don’t need a story. Just give me more of the same and I’ll be a happy camper.
Along with details on the story, the boys have also uncovered a great production video which features director, actors and crew on-set and even a few glimpses at the parkour in action. I’ve tucked that clip under the seat for your viewing pleasure. I don’t expect we’ll get to see the film in February but I do hope that it manages to open at some point in 2009. As it stands now, it’s one of my most anticipated of the year.
