If you never got yourself to the theaters to check out one of the best movies of the year and one of the best sci-fi films ever made, District 9, then picking it up on Blu-ray December 29 just got a whole lot more enticing. Announced today, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Sony Computer Entertainment America will introduce the public to the first movie/game hyrbid Blu-Ray with the release of District 9 which will include a demo of the Playstation 3 exclusive God of War III.

"District 9 and the game demo of God of War III is an unprecedented home entertainment offering,” said Lexine Wong, Senior Executive Vice President, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. “We are thrilled to give consumers not only an incredible high definition presentation of District 9 and the wealth of bonus material about the movie, but also a taste of what is destined to be the biggest video game of 2010. This pairing of the movie and game demo is just another example of what is possible with the Blu-ray format.”

“Blu-ray functionality has long been a differentiator that separates the PS3 from other home entertainment systems,” said Peter Dille, Senior Vice President, Marketing and PlayStation Network, SCEA.  “Through this collaboration with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment we're able to create a unique experience only available on the PS3 system that blends two of the most popular entertainment options available, watching District 9 and playing God of War III off the same disc.”

And while the same God of War III demo will be available via the God of War Collection nearly a month and a half earlier on November 17, purchasing the District 9 Blu-ray will most definitely be a cheaper alternative to throwing down the cash for a new video game, bargain priced or not. Plus, you get District 9. Which, in all seriousness, should be the reason you're picking up this hybrid Blu-ray in the first place.