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Adventure, Fantasy, ActionRelease Date :
March 06, 2009MPAA Rating :
RDirector :
Zack SnyderStarring :
Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Carla Gugino, Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Matt Frewer, Patrick Wilson, Stephen McHattie, Laura Mennell
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Warner Bros. to Avoid R-Rated Superhero Films After 'Watchmen'
March 21, 2009 01:03:39Warner Bros. could end up putting an end to R-rated superhero fare. In its latest article, IESB hinted on the possibility that the studio may follow Marvel in excluding the R-rated films from their future plate after their latest R-rated movie, "Watchmen", opened to less-than-expected box office numbers and continued to experience rapid decline in sales the following weeks.
Warners now are said to stick with films that carry a more family-friendly but still with an edge of PG-13 rating. Pointing out on the reason for the proposed idea, IESB pinned down the financial success of recent PG-13-rated movies, like "The Dark Knight" and "Iron Man", each of whom has collected a worldwide bow of $1 billion and $582 million respectively. Despite the circulating report, Warner Bros. have yet to make any comment.
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A Box Office Champion, Should 'Watchmen' Get a Spin-Off?
March 12, 2009 05:03:30Most comic book adaptations in the past few years go for a darker tone without leaving a touch of the "wham, bam" action sequences. But, if you are expecting something like "The Dark Knight" out of "Watchmen", you couldn't be so wrong. This graphic novel adaptation has been from the beginning holding out a premise that it will be one grim, dark and complex comic book movie like none others.
What makes "Watchmen" unique? It presents gut-wrenching violence and intricate storyline, does not eliminate horrific subjects from rape to impotency, and unlike any other comic book adaptations before it, lays in the open the humane side of the costumed-heroes. It digs in the heroes' state of mind, reveals the real motivation behind their vigilante acts, displays how they turn their back on each other to achieve their goal and shows their flaws.
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'Watchmen' Rules North American and Overseas Box Office
March 10, 2009 09:03:40Off to a decent-but-not-spectacular start with an estimated $4.6 million, "Watchmen" followed it through by securing both the #1 slot at the North American as well as the overseas box office. The highly-anticipated live-action movie from director Zack Snyder opened solidly with $55.2 million from the U.S. and Canadian markets, and with $27.5 million from the overseas market.
While "Watchmen" sales was far behind Snyder's another impressive movie "300" on its first weekend, the Warner Bros. Pictures film has secured the 12th place for the highest-grossing opening weekend for a comic book movie, trailing behind "Fantastic Four", at the North American box office. Still, if ticket-price inflation is calculated, it will be in the 20th position.
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'Watchmen' Off to a Decent Box Office Start
March 07, 2009 11:03:54"Watchmen" has started its run to the North American box office's top slot early Friday, March 6. Opening at 1,595 theaters across the country, the Zack Snyder-directed live-action movie was off to a decent-but-not-spectacular start with an estimated $4.6 million from its Friday midnight screenings, according to Media By Numbers.
With the nearly $5 million bow, the R-rated film has doubled the midnight box office gross of another Snyder's R-rated movie, "300", which hauled in $2.5 million in 2007. Still, it was far from the $18.5 million record-breaking midnight sales of "The Dark Knight", and even came up short from "Twilight" $7 million earning.
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'Watchmen' NBC Clip Montages: Nite Owl's, The Comedian's and Silk Spectre II's Character Profile
March 06, 2009 11:03:17Finishing off the NBC's exclusive clip montages for the six "Watchmen" characters were the last three of the character profile videos. The around one minute videos were each presenting a look at Patrick Wilson's Nite Owl, Jeffrey Dean Morgan's The Comedian, and Malin Akerman's Silk Spectre II.
The Nite Owl montage shows that Dan Dreiberg has grown tired of being scared as he is heard in the footage saying that he is afraid of the war as well as of his hero suit. The Comedian montage, on the other hand, presents the reason for Edward Blake's violent nature, displaying the scene where he claims that he doesn't give a damn about human beings. Meanwhile, Silk Spectre II montage reveals how much Laurie Juspeczyk's mother influences her in her act as a vigilante.
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'Watchmen' NBC Clip Montage 3: Ozymandias' Character Profile
March 05, 2009 12:03:53Continuing the exposure of six "Watchmen" exclusive clip montages on NBC, the third character profile video from the action fantasy movie has been unraveled. This latest montage, which got screen time on March 4 during the airing of "Ghost Hunters International" on SCI FI, highlights on costumed-hero Ozymandias.
The short compilation of clips revealed that right before retiring, Ozymandias, who is also known as Adrian Veidt, exposes his secret identity to public. He then builds a financial empire based around his past as a costumed hero. Still, the character which is described to be "The World's Smartest Man", is determined to do true good in the world.
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Uncensored 'Watchmen' Clip and Interview Found
March 05, 2009 10:03:45A day prior to the theatrical release of "Watchmen", a new and uncensored clip from the action fantasy movie has been uncovered. Courtesy of Max HD, the fresh footage features Matthew Goode as Adrian Veidt whose alter ego is Ozymandias. In the clip which starts around the 1:44 mark, Veidt is seen giving a lecture to a group of men before taking down an assassin who tries to kill him.
In addition to the exclusive clip, Max HD also includes interview with director Zack Snyder and two of the leading actors, Jeffrey Dean Morgan who plays The Comedian, and Malin Akerman who portrays Laurie Jupiter a.k.a. Silk Spectre II. While Snyder jokingly tells how he gets comic books in his younger years, Morgan and Akerman discuss their first encounter with the director.
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'Watchmen' Brings the Black and Yellow Carpet to Los Angeles Premiere
March 03, 2009 02:03:03Having celebrated its world premiere in London on February 23, "Watchmen" turns to Los Angeles for its U.S. premiere. The special screening event took place at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Monday night, March 2 and saw familiar setting as the attendees were greeted by the black-and yellow carpet designed with "Watchmen" lettering and the signature yellow smiley face.
Most of the highly anticipated live-action movie's cast ensemble, such as Patrick Wilson, Billy Crudup, Malin Akerman, Carla Gugino, Jackie Earle Haley and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, were among the Hollywood stars seen gracing the black-and-yellow carpet on the night. Joining them for the special occasion were director-producer couple, Zack Snyder and Deborah Snyder.
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'Watchmen' NBC Clip Montage 2: Rorschach's Character Profile
March 03, 2009 11:03:10After unleashing the exclusive clip montage of Dr. Manhattan, NBC have come up with another "Watchmen" character profile video. The new video footage focused on the former costumed-hero turned vigilante, Rorschach, reveals that he is motivated by a traumatic childhood and an unwavering sense of right and wrong.
This second of six clip montages opens with the familiar scene where Rorschach walks down the dark and wet street before climbing up to The Comedian's apartment. Exposing several never-before-seen footage in relation to the trench coat and fedora-wearing hero, the clip is accompanied by the voiceover of Rorschach's himself who explains how he has been too soft with the evil before.
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'Watchmen' NBC Clip Montage: Dr. Manhattan's Character Profile
March 02, 2009 02:03:00The first of six "Watchmen" exclusive never-before-seen clip montages has come out. Premiered during "National Treasure" on USA Network, this first montage is dedicated to the blue-skinned superhero, Dr. Manhattan. The less-than-two-minute clip is narrated by Manhattan himself, explaining his life before and after he is trapped in an "Intrinsic Field subtractor".
Recalling the faithful day that turns him into the superpowered man that he is, scientist Jon Osterman shares that it was in July 1959. He was 30-year-old and in love, but everything turned into a mess when he accidentally was locked in an "Intrinsic Field subtractor". He then continues revealing that it was the last time he feels fear before becomes known as Dr. Manhattan and is being compared to God, though he himself believes that he is nothing like Him.
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'Watchmen' Clip Montages During 'Heroes', 'Battlestar Galactica' and Others
February 28, 2009 10:02:06In anticipation to the nearing theatrical release of "Watchmen", six exclusive clip montages presenting never-before-seen character profiles for the six costumed heroes will be made available by NBC Networks. They will be aired individually starting on Sunday, March 1, during the programming of shows, such as "Heroes", "Battlestar Galactica" and "Burn Notice" which will be broadcast on three NBC Universal networks, NBC, SCI FI and USA Network.
Introducing the film incarnations of the characters who have moved from the pages of the legendary graphic novel to the big screen, the clips will give out the character profile of Rorschach, Dr. Manhattan, The Comedian, Ozymandias, Nite Owl, and Silk Spectre II. The airing of the montages will last until Thursday, March 5. Thereafter, the clips will be available for viewing on NBC's Watchmen site.
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Differences of 'Watchmen' Graphic Novel and Film Discussed
February 25, 2009 03:02:28With "Watchmen" coming closer to its theatrical release date each day, details about the highly-anticipated adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' comic book series have been dispensed by director Zack Snyder. Talking to MTV News, the 42-year-old filmmaker spilled the bean on the key differences between his live-action film and the graphic novel.
Revealing the contrast one by one, Snyder started by exposing that in contrast from the comic, the movie will have Nite Owl being a witness to the killing of Rorschach by Dr. Manhattan. "I just felt that I needed a moment at the end," he explained. "That relationship between Rorschach and Nite Owl is a sweet relationship that we establish in the movie."
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New 'Watchmen' Clip Highlights on Rorschach's Journal
February 24, 2009 02:02:30Parts of the Rorschach's journal scenes in forthcoming live-action "Watchmen" have been unraveled via an extended new clip. More than three minutes long and opened with an introduction by director Zack Snyder, the clip contains two back-to-back scenes, emphasizing on what Rorschach did on October 12, 1985 and October 13, 1985.
The first half of the clip starts with Rorschach walking towards the Comedian's apartment. Explaining that the city is afraid of him because he has seen its true face, he climbs to the apartment which has been strapped with police lines with the help of a grapple gun. Inside the crime scene, he investigates on what is left and finds the Minutemen pictures.
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'Watchmen' Invades London With World Premiere
February 24, 2009 01:02:39London has become the city where "Watchmen" held its world premiere on Monday night, February 23. Attracting a huge crowd at the Odeon West End at Leicester Square, the special screening event was marked with the rolling out of one specially-designed carpet, which in contrast to the usual red, takes the black-and yellow color with "Watchmen" lettering and the signature yellow smiley face.
The whole cast ensemble that include Billy Crudup, Carla Gugino, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Malin Akerman, Matthew Goode and Patrick Wilson, were present on the occasion. Dressed to impress, three of the actors, Wilson, Crudup, and Morgan, were seen wearing suits by designer Calvin Klein.
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Ten Clips From 'Watchmen' Are Available to View
February 20, 2009 10:02:30In addition to the previously-released four snippets of "Watchmen", six more new clips have been uncovered. Some of the clips, "Don't Leave Me" and "The Superman Exists and He is American", highlight on Billy Crudup's Doctor Manhattan, while the rest bring forth footage of the other heroes, like Jeffrey Dean Morgan's The Comedian and Jackie Earle Haley's Rorschach.
One of the snippets, "Escape", came in courtesy of Yahoo! Movies. It displays the scene in which a band of special force team breaks into a building to ambush Rorschach. However, before the police are able to make their move, the hero who hides his face behind a mask with ink blots bursts out with a fire gun in his arm. Aside from the fresh clips, three B-Roll videos have also been outed and they display a sneak peek behind the filming of this action fantasy movie.
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Four Fresh Clips and a New Featurette From 'Watchmen'
February 18, 2009 10:02:31Warner Bros. Pictures have released a series of sneak peeks into their forthcoming action film, "Watchmen", via four clips and a featurette. The four clips are each outed by IGN, MSN, IESB and MySpace, while the featurette comes in courtesy of Access Hollywood.
The IGN clip is entitled "Rooftop Rescue" and shows the scene where Nite Owl II and Silk Spectre II aboard the Nite Owl's airship to rescue people trapped in burning building. Meanwhile, the MSN clip, "Warning You First", displays the footage in which Daniel Dreiberg warns Adrian Veidt of Rorschach's action.
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'Watchmen' Finished Cut Is Gruesome and Brutal
February 12, 2009 04:02:22Someone has watched the final cut of the highly-anticipated "Watchmen" at a screening in Los Angeles and Latino Review has got the screening reports. Listing the eleven important things seen in the action fantasy movie, Latino Review's reader Bentley Mustafa shared out spoilerific details of what he has seen during the screening.
He started off by noting that the final cut does not contain "Black Freighter". Nonetheless, he stated that glimpses of the comic can be seen in the newsstand as well as when a kid reads it. Then, he confirmed that the ending will be different from the graphic novel and admitted that the tone is dark though mentioning that "The Watchmen reality is a little more surreal in its feel, like a dream. It really has the feel of the comic in it."
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New 'Watchmen' Video Journal Goes Behind Rorschach's Mask
February 07, 2009 10:02:03The eleventh video journal of "Watchmen" has been found via Watchmen-Rorschach's FaceBook. Entitled "Rorschach's Mask", the webisode takes its focus on the central character of the movie and his perpetually shifting inkblot mask as described by director Zack Snyder, the character's depicter, Jackie Earle Haley, and some of the film's crew.
Bringing up behind-the-scene footage of the action fantasy film, the video opens with Snyder explaining about the background of Rorschach from his childhood to his discovery of the inkblot mask. Then, the focus turns to the mask as some of the film's crew, including visual effects supervisor John Des Jardin, detail on how they make the inkblot in the mask changes following the character's mood.
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Rorschach Ready for Action in New 'Watchmen' Photo
January 31, 2009 01:01:19A brand new image from "Watchmen" has been shared out by director Zack Snyder. Posted exclusively via EW.com, the freshly-released picture reportedly exhibits one of the footage to be seen in the film's opening scene. Through the photo, it can be seen that Rorschach is preparing to shoot a grappling gun into the Comedian's apartment while investigating the former hero's mysterious death.
Beside giving out the Rorschach still, Snyder also revealed that the settlement between 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. over "Watchmen" distribution rights comes as "a big relief" to him. To EW, the "300" helmer who has just launched a website for his production company Cruel and Unusual Films further elaborated his comment, "I'm glad that cooler heads prevailed and the fans are not going to have to resort to any criminal acts. I'm half-joking. I'm glad there's that kind of passion [about the movie], I guess."
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'Watchmen' Soundtrack and Original Score to Be Released in March
January 23, 2009 03:01:07"Watchmen" will have its soundtrack album and original score compilation released three days before it makes its debut in the U.S. theaters. On Thursday, January 22, Warner Sunset/Reprise Records announced that both of the movie's soundtrack and original score have been set to hit U.S. stores on March 3.
Through a press release, the recording company also let out that the soundtrack will include a cover version of Bob Dylan's "Desolation Row" by My Chemical Romance, recorded exclusively for the movie. Other than My Chemical Romance, other musicians featured in the album include Billie Holiday, Simon & Garfunkel, Janis Joplin, KC & The Sunshine Band and Nat King Cole.
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Ten Years of Dr. Manhattan in 'Watchmen' New Video
January 22, 2009 11:01:46With Warner Bros. going full gear in promoting "Watchmen", a new video for the adventure fantasy movie has been brought forth. The video is an excerpt from a 1970 edition of NBS Nightly News anchored by Ted Philips and it focuses on Dr. Manhattan. Made in the form of special report by co-anchor Jim Sizemore, the video looks back at the 10 years of the blue superhero.
The fake news report gives a bit about Dr. Manhattan's background. It also displays what he is capable of doing and lists his super powers from his ability in teleportation to his indestructiveness. The video contains as well his contributions to the alternate America, such as the national defense and the space race.
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Jeffrey Dean Morgan Discusses 'Watchmen' Rape Scene
January 21, 2009 02:01:57As director Zack Snyder tries to stay true to the comic book, "Watchmen" will include the raping scene of Minutemen member Silk Spectre by her teammate, The Comedian. Talking about his experience filming the scene and the adjustment done to bring the particular scene to life, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the actor who plays The Comedian, opened up to MTV.
Describing the filming process as the hardest days of shooting, the co-star of Uma Thurman in "The Accidental Husband" recalled, "It was a three-day process shooting that particular scene, and it was hard." He continued adding, "It was three of the hardest days of filming I have ever had to do. It was really very violent."
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Mothman and Doomsday Clock Exposed in New 'Watchmen' Pics
January 20, 2009 02:01:21Several newly-released "Watchmen" photos have been found via The New Frontiersman. Exhibiting images in relation to the first generation of the costumed heroes, two of the pictures show masked adventurer Mothman and The Doomsday Clock. Aside from the two, another photo reveals an NYPD incident report for the murder of The Silhouette.
The Mothman pic is dated 1953 and displays the moment the costumed hero is being sectioned for admittance to a mental institution in Maine. Meanwhile, the Doomsday Clock photo is posted with description that it was created in 1947 and it is further explained that as the clock stands closer to midnight, the world steps closer to Armageddon.
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The War Is Over, 'Watchmen' Gets to See the Light On Time
January 16, 2009 01:01:24Despite all the messy acrimony behind it, "Watchmen" gets to keep its original release date on March 6. A settlement that was proposed by both 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. earlier this month reaches an agreement point which is not elaborated further other than the announcement that there would be no delay on the U.S. theatrical release.
In a joint statement on Thursday, January 15, the studios said, "Warner Bros. and Twentieth Century Fox have resolved their dispute regarding the rights to the upcoming motion picture Watchmen in a confidential settlement. Warner Bros. acknowledges that Fox acted in good faith in bringing its claims, which were asserted prior to the start of principal photography."
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Settlement Talks Between Fox and Warner Bros. Over 'Watchmen' Are Productive
January 10, 2009 09:01:06A glimmer of hope for "Watchmen" release has been lit up. In the latest update report related to the dispute between 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros., it has been said that on Friday, January 9, the attorneys for rival studios have told U.S. District Judge Gary Allen Feess that the settlement talks were in progress and thus, asked him to postpone the hearing for further discussions over the weekend.
Deeming the settlement discussions as "productive", Fox representative Lou Karasik told Feess that the delay would be "very, very helpful". New court documents revealed that both studios have conducted the settlement talks since last weekend, with concessions being made on both sides. Following the delay request, Feess agreed to push back the hearing to Monday, January 12. Still, he insisted that the trial date over the blocking of the film's March release is still set for January 20.
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New 'Watchmen' Photos Found, Producer Sends Out Open Letter
January 09, 2009 02:01:21Total Film has got its hands on an exclusive look at a series of "Watchmen" fresh images. Some of the pictures give out Jeffrey Dean Morgan in his The Comedian role, while some others share another take on other characters which include Patrick Wilson's Nite Owl and Malin Akerman's Silk Spectre II.
One of the new photos shows The Comedian with cigar in his mouth, holding The New York Gazzette newspaper in his hands. Another one displays a shot of Nite Owl, while the other exposes Nite Owl and Silk Spectre II being inches away from kissing. All of the new pictures can be seen at Total Film's gallery.
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'Watchmen' Fate Could Be Decided on January 20
January 08, 2009 05:01:13January 20 could be the fateful day for "Watchmen". According to The Hollywood Reporter (THR), both 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. have reached an agreement that allowed Judge Gary A. Feess to decide whether Warner Bros. should be allowed to release the action fantasy movie as planned on March 6 or not.
This injunction stemmed from the ruling Feess issued on Christmas Eve, which favored Fox on the battle to get "Watchmen" distribution rights. Finding that producer Lawrence Gordon had failed to acquire Fox's entire interest in the Zack Snyder-directed movie, it was deemed that Fox still had the rights to the film.
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Japanese Trailer of 'Watchmen' Hits, New Video Journal Highlights on The Minutemen
January 07, 2009 10:01:37While Warner Bros are still fighting to keep the distribution rights for "Watchmen", two new videos for the graphic novel adaptation; a Japanese trailer and a new video journal, have been let out. Unlike previous trailers which focus on the heroes, this Japanese trailer, courtesy of Trailer Addict, highlights on the political side of the movie, exhibiting the alternate history with footage of U.S. President John F. Kennedy's assassination to U.S. President Richard M. Nixon's presidential term.
Putting the Japanese trailer aside, the new video journal brings to the attention the first generation of the costumed heroes, The Minutemen. Posted by Apple, the video footage contains black-and-white scenes of the Minutemen as well as explanations about the original costumed heroes from director Zack Snyder, producer Deborah Snyder, Rorschach's depicter Jackie Earle Haley, graphic novel artist Dave Gibbons and others.
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New Featurette of 'Watchmen' With Director's Insight
December 31, 2008 01:12:48While the distribution right is still hanging on a balance, "Watchmen" unveils a new featurette that has director Zack Snyder on commentary. Snyder, who also directed the epic drama "300", gives his insight on why "Watchmen" the comic is one of the things he wants to lift as a live-action movie.
Snyder also shares deeper his knowledge of each character including Nite Owl, Rorschach, Silk Spectre and The Comedian. The footage not only presents the close up look to each of the heroes and their dilemmas, but also some never-before-seen scenes.
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Warner Bros to Prevent 'Watchmen' From Being Delayed
December 30, 2008 03:12:23The court ruling that favors Fox in distributing "Watchmen" over Warner Bros is still far from settled. Warner Bros issued a statement on Monday, December 29 that they will keep on fighting for the right, by either going to another trial or proposing an appeal to the U.S. District Court Judge Gary Feess' decision so that the movie can stick to its release date on March 6, 2009.
Fox are trying to stop Warner from releasing the movie on the scheduled date for the reason of the deals they made with producer Lawrence Gordon. Last week, Feess ruled that Fox indeed own a copyright to distribute the movie, but Warner said they disagree to this. "We respectfully but vigorously disagree with the court's ruling and are exploring all of our appellate options," the studio said. "We continue to believe that Fox's claims have no merit and that we will ultimately prevail, whether at trial or in the Court of Appeals."
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Fox Win 'Watchmen' Legal Battle, Angry Fans Sign Petition
December 26, 2008 11:12:55A number of "Watchmen" huge fans have signed petition to show their disapproval of The 20th Century Fox's winning the legal battle over Warner Bros. Pictures for the distribution rights of the adventure-fantasy flick. The encounter would likely affect some of Fox's biggest upcoming films as fans have started threatening to boycott the studio's "The Day the Earth Stood Still" and "X-Men Origins: Wolverine."
"I solemnly swear: if Watchmen ends up on the list of great movies that almost made it, I will be leading the charge to make Fox PAY. I will slam every one of the crap movies and TV shows they put out, and use every bit of my blogger-power (it's about 3/4 as potent as flower-power) to downright brainwash every suggestible reader into boycotting any movie released by 20th Century Fox until Watchmen sees the light of day," Vic Holtreman of ScreenRant.com writes. "(Sorry Wolvy, you'll be my first victim. Just to let these stuffed-suits know I ain't playing!) Fox will come to learn the TRUE meaning of the word 'backfire,' and I think I speak for a great many Watchmen fans when I say that."
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'Watchmen' Trial Date Pushed Back
December 17, 2008 02:12:35The legal battle over "Watchmen" won't be resolving any time soon. Initially set to be brought in front of the court on January 6, 2009, the trial date for the rights to the action adventure movie has been moved back two weeks to January 20, 2009. Variety reported that the new date was set by Los Angeles federal judge Gary Allen Feess on Monday, December 15.
The new trial date has been thrown out after Feess refused to issue a ruling on which side, 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. Pictures, has the control of the film's rights. Revealing that he has to handle a criminal matter on the original date, Feess reportedly also declined on making a pre-trial summary judgment, claiming that the contracts between Fox and "Watchmen" producer Larry Gordon are "so open to interpretation that a trial is required".
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New International Trailer of 'Watchmen' Found
December 11, 2008 11:12:42A brand new international trailer of "Watchmen" has been brought to attention by Sky Movies. Screened in French theaters only, the trailer is short and displays many similar footage to the previous ones. However, it still manages to sneak in few never-before-seen footage, featuring Rorschach as a child and the original Silk Spectre.
Beside the international trailer, the official version of "Watchmen" footage shown at Comic Con 2008 in San Diego was released earlier. Courtesy of Apple, the video runs for more than three minutes and previews the superhero characters, opening with a close-up shot of Rorschach.
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Running Time of 'Watchmen' Shortened
December 04, 2008 09:12:08"Watchmen" won't be having a 2 hours and 43 minutes running time anymore. Coming up with the latest update on the film's length, director Zack Snyder and his producer wife, Deborah, have stated that the running time of the comic adaptation movie has been shortened, though the final length of the movie has not yet been approved by the studio.
Addressing the matter in a telephone interview with Sci Fi Wire on November 19, Deborah said, "We're getting really close. We're at two hours and 35 minutes." Zack then added, "The movie's pretty long...compared to '300', which was an hour and 58 minutes. The director's cut [of Watchmen] is about three hours and 10 minutes long. It has even more than the theatrical version, as far as the detail that gets even closer to the graphic novel."
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'Watchmen' Set Visit on MTV's 'Spoilers'
November 17, 2008 01:11:04With the premiere of MTV's brand new show "Spoilers" comes a behind-the-scene look at "Watchmen". Taped in December 2007, the video presents fans with a tour to the Vancouver set of the live-action adaptation film.
The nearly two minutes behind-the-scene video shows director Zack Snyder discussing his take on "Watchmen", while Patrick Wilson talks about the comic adaptation, and Matthew Goode speaks out on his resemblance to his character, Ozymandias. It also displays the Studio 54 set.
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New Trailer of 'Watchmen' Arrives
November 14, 2008 10:11:07As promised previously, the new trailer of "Watchmen" has been released on Thursday, November 13, night. While most of the footage unveiled previously have yet to give clue on the film's plot, this fresh trailer presents the murder of The Comedian and the action sequences to be expected from the highly anticipated movie.
Opened with the scene in which a masked man breaks into the apartment of Edward Blake a.k.a. The Comedian, the video footage shows how the unidentified villain murders the superhero without any explanation. The scene quickly moves to a shot where Rorschach walks on the street to find Blake's yellow pin. Then, the footage continues by displaying the line-up of the new Watchmen as Rorschach begins his investigation on the murder.
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'Watchmen' Second Trailer to Debut November 13
November 13, 2008 02:11:39An interesting tidbit about new trailer of "Watchmen" has come out. Providing latest information on the film, Yahoo! Movies has announced that the second trailer of the Zack Snyder-directed film will make its online debut a day earlier than the trailer's theatrical screening.
About it, Yahoo notes that the fresh promotional footage will be available on Thursday, November 13, at 5 P.M. PST. Before this news breaks out, the trailer was set to hit the theaters on Friday, November 14, along with the theatrical debut of "Quantum of Solace".
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Six New 'Watchmen' Character Posters Released
November 11, 2008 02:11:18Warner Bros. Pictures have sent out six brand new character posters of their upcoming adventure fantasy film, "Watchmen", to six different sites, Los Angeles Times, Access Hollywood, USA Today, WiReD, Entertainment Weekly and MTV. Presenting six of the main characters, the posters highlight individually on The Comedian, Dr. Manhattan, Ozymandias, Rorschach, Silk Spectre II and Nite Owl II.
Each of the character posters holds a different tag line supposedly said by the character depicted. In The Comedian's poster from LA Times and posted on the news photo, the headlines read "We're society's only protection", while Silk Spectre II's read, "I am used to going out at 3 A.M. and doing something stupid." Other than those two, Rorschach's poster presents words, "This city is afraid of me. I've seen its true face." The rest can be seen below.
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Girls Kick Ass Featurette of 'Watchmen'
November 06, 2008 04:11:30"Watchmen" has shared out another take into the filming of Zack Snyder's adventure fantasy film via its brand new featurette. Serving as an introduction to Laurie Juspeczyk, the character played by Malin Akerman, the behind-the-scenes video footage is filled with commentary from Snyder as well as from Akerman. In it, it can be seen for the first time Akerman sharing scene with Carla Gugino, who plays Sally Jupiter.
Adapted from Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' comic book series of the same title, "Watchmen" follows superhero-turned-vigilante Rorschach as he investigates the murder of his former colleague and discovers much more than a simple homicide case. As he goes on with his investigation, he uncovers the plot to kill and discredit all other superheroes as well as a far more intricate conspiracy involving his colleagues' past which could completely change the course of history.
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Brand New 'Watchmen' Footage From 2008 Scream Awards
October 22, 2008 02:10:12A more revealing "Watchmen" promotional video has been aired at the Spike TV's third annual Scream Awards on Tuesday, October 21 and the bootleg version of it has been unraveled. Previewing many never-before-seen footage from the comic book adaptation, the footage displays some of the heroes' powers, the romance between them, and the action sequences to be expected.
Before the footage was screened, director Zack Snyder, Malin Ackerman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Carla Gugino went up to the Scream Awards' stage and promoted the movie. On the occasion, Dean Morgan promises that "Watchmen" will "blow your mind". In the player below, the footage starts on the 1:19 minute mark.
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Exclusive Footage of 'Watchmen' and 'Friday the 13th' to Be Featured at 'Scream 2008'
October 15, 2008 09:10:56On October 21, fans will be treated with exclusive never-before-seen footage of "Watchmen" and "Friday the 13th" at the Third Annual Scream Awards, "Scream 2008". The exciting news was revealed by Spike TV on Tuesday, October 14, through the press release on the honoring of Anthony Hopkins as the recipient of the first-ever Legend Award.
Beside uncovering the world premiere of the footage from the two Warner Bros. highly anticipated movies, the network also came out with more names for the presenters, including Malin Akerman, Selma Blair, Milla Jovovich, Jaime King, Paz Vega, filmmaker Frank Miller, director Jon Favreau, and Michael C. Hall and the cast of "Dexter". Additionally, The Smashing Pumpkins and Kerli have been appointed to be the performers, Pumpkins with their new hit "G.L.O.W." and Kerli with "Walking On Air".
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New 'Watchmen' Video Journal Exposes the Making of Dr. Manhattan
October 07, 2008 10:10:04Warner Bros. Pictures have brought forward a fresh video journal from their forthcoming superheroes movie "Watchmen". Exclusively posted by Sci Fi Wire, the behind-the-scenes video let out how the filming crew create Dr. Manhattan from displaying the white costume wired with panels for the blue lights to capturing the 34 facial motions done by actor Billy Crudup.
The journal which can be seen via Sci Fi Wire is also completed with detailed description given by most of the crew involved in the making of the indestructible hero, such as visual effect supervisor John 'D.J.' Des Jardin, suit technician Chris Gilman as well as the actor who played the unique character himself, Crudup. Entitled "Blue Monday", it also shares some of the test footage for the characters as well as several scenes from the flick.
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25 Minutes of 'Watchmen' Footage Screened
October 02, 2008 02:10:39Selected press have been given the chance to watch about 25 minutes of "Watchmen" on Wednesday, October 1 at Warner Bros. studio lot in West Hollywood and they are sharing out what they have seen. Introduced by director Zack Snyder, the footage opened with opening credit sequence where the footage moves from the classic smiley face button-pinned to a man selling newspapers on the street.
Then, viewers were brought into Edward Blake's apartment in which Blake, a.k.a. Comedian, can be seen sitting at home alone in the final moments of his life. After he changes a press show to a film that plays the song "Unforgettable", a masked assailant breaks in and fights Blake in a number of slow-motion shots. In the end of the fight, losing Blake crashes through the window and falls to his death on the pavement below followed with the opening credit.
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'Watchmen' Possible Sequel Addressed
September 18, 2008 11:09:58The possibility of "Watchmen" getting a sequel has apparently being discussed. Talking to MTV News about it recently was Patrick Wilson, the actor who portrays Nite Owl in the flick. "It's all been talked about," he revealed. "Financially, they like to do that. But all of us, [director] Zack [Snyder] included, all go, 'How on Earth could you do a sequel or prequel?'"
When asked further whether he is interested to reprise his role if the sequel is indeed developed, Wilson came out with a green light stating, "Certainly, artistically, I can't fathom how it would happen. But hey, if Alan Moore writes it, I'd love to read it." He also noted that he has a clause in his contract that allowed for sequels, but was quick to explain that such clause is fairly standard in superhero films' contracts nowadays.
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The Look of 'Watchmen' Unveiled Through New Video
September 08, 2008 01:09:38The sixth video journal of "Watchmen" has been debuted by IGN. Entitled "The Look of Watchmen", the latest from the production journal videos previews the filming of the comic book adaptation from the point of view of the film's crew. While focused on the visual aesthetic brought by director Zack Snyder to the superheroes flick, it reveals some footages that have yet to be unraveled by the previous videos.
Adapted from Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' comic book series of the same title, "Watchmen" follows superhero-turned-vigilante Rorschach as he investigates the murder of his former colleague and discovers much more than a simple homicide case. As he goes on with his investigation, he uncovers the plot to kill and discredit all other superheroes as well as a far more intricate conspiracy involving his colleagues' past which could completely change the course of history.
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'Watchmen' Trial Date Set
September 03, 2008 02:09:47Putting the studios' conflicting requests aside, a Los Angeles federal judge has set a January 6, 2009 trial date for 20th Century Fox's lawsuit over Warner Bros. Pictures' screen rights of "Watchmen". The decision on the trial date has been dropped by U.S. District Court Judge Gary Allen Feess on Tuesday, September 2 during a meeting between attorneys.
Since the trial date has been laid down, the rest of this year will be used for discovery and deposition proceedings. Various reports noted that Feess has also pointed that Fox should refrain attempts to get preliminary injunction as the case was too complex to be resolved in a short matter of time. Nevertheless, the studio could still ask the judge to permanently prevent Warners from releasing the movie after the discovery phase.
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'Watchmen' on the Brink of Delay?
September 02, 2008 09:09:21The on-going legal battle between the 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. over "Watchmen" may lead to a delay after all. Giving an update to the conflict between the two studios, The New York Times revealed that on Friday, August 29, the plans for the trial have been submitted and the two have conflicting requests for the trial date.
Concerning the matter, New York Times wrote in their article, "The report also outlined conflicting requests for a trial date: as early as next June, if Fox has its way, or April, if Warner prevails." Observing those possible start dates of the trial, "Watchmen" could end up to be released at earliest sometime in Summer 2009 or it won't be let out in theaters until 2010. All and all, the Warner Bros.' plan on releasing the film on March 6, 2009 gets gloomier by each second.
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Fox Not Seeking to Shelve 'Watchmen'
August 21, 2008 11:08:53Since the news about 20th Century Fox trying to prevent Warner Bros. from distributing the much anticipated "Watchmen" hit, fans quickly respond with an outrage and plan to boycott Fox's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine". However, a recent report from Entertainment Weekly suggested that the previous reports may not be accurate noting that Fox are not looking to stop the Zack Snyder's movie from being released.
A source close to Fox revealed that the studio's intention with the lawsuit is only to gain affirmation of ownership which may result in cash settlement or distribution rights of the movie. "Of course we are concerned about the fans; however, any disappointment from the core fans should not be directed toward Fox," the source told EW. "What we are doing is seeking to enforce our distribution rights to 'Watchmen.' Legal copyright ownership should not just be swept under the rug and ignored."
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Legal Trouble Brewing, 'Watchmen' in Trouble
August 19, 2008 09:08:33"Watchmen" is facing a serious trouble. In the latest report concerning the Zack Snyder-directed movie, it has been reported that Warner Bros. Pictures, the studio producing the film, are more likely to deal with a legal suit thrown by the 20th Century Fox and the movie itself is threatened from being unreleased theatrically.
According to Nikki Finke of Deadline Hollywood Daily, the motion put out by Warner Bros. to dismiss the 20th Century Fox's legal claim over the rights to develop, produce and distribute "Watchmen" has been denied by a federal judge. The turning down of the lawsuit dismissal has been done by U.S. District Court Judge Gary Allen Feess, on Friday, August 15.
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New 'Watchmen' Video Unmasking Rorschach
August 15, 2008 04:08:58Revealing a look behind the production of Zack Snyder's comic book adaptation, G4 has released a new "Watchmen" set visit video. Aside from exposing bits of the set used in production, the footage also displays another look of Rorschach where he is nowhere near his inkblot-like mask, and brief interview with Snyder as well as Rorschach depicter, Jackie Earle Haley.
Set in alternate 1985 America, "Watchmen" gives out the story of a band of superheroes turned vigilantes. When one of his colleagues is murdered, Rorschach falls into the investigation of the murder, but instead finds out a more horrible plot to discredit all the superheroes. Trying to watch over humanity, he reconnects with his former crime-fighting group.
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Sneak-Peeking the Owlship via 'Watchmen' Video Journal
August 07, 2008 03:08:15Those who attend the 2008 San Diego Comic Con may have been familiar with how Nite Owl's primary vehicle, the Nite Owl, is taking shape. But, the others missing out the event may still be curious about it. To give a shed of light on the talked-about ship, Warner Bros. Pictures have let out a new video journal of "Watchmen" highlighting its construction and the filming in it.
From Zack Snyder, the man who brought the epic story of "300" to the big screen, comes an Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' comic book adaptation about a group of superheroes in an alternate 1985 where the costumed superheroes are parts of the society. When a superhero is murdered, his former colleague runs an investigation and comes across a conspiracy to eliminate all superheroes.
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2008 San Diego Comic Con Wrap Up (Part 2/2)
July 28, 2008 01:07:07With the 2008 San Diego Comic Con wrapping up on Sunday, July 27, more and more news as well as posters and footages about upcoming feature films were pouring out. The last two days of the special event (July 26 & July 27) were filled with posters from "Watchmen" to updated report from "G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra".
Providing a follow-up report to the previous San Diego Comic Con Wrap Up, Aceshowbiz let out the recap of these final two days at the Comic Con.
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2008 San Diego Comic Con Wrap Up (Part 1/2)
July 26, 2008 02:07:04Celebrating the annual multigenre fan convention, the 2008 San Diego Comic Con has been kicked off on Thursday, July 24 and will wrap up on Sunday, July 27. Since then, this traditionally four-day event has been made merry with panels as well as previews of the upcoming and highly anticipated feature films.
Rounding up the first two days of the event (July 24 & July 25), AceShowbiz presents the recap of what had happened at the Comic Con.
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'Watchmen' Soundtrack, From Bob Dylan to Nat King Cole
July 24, 2008 03:07:35While people are still buzzing around the using of The Smashing Pumpkins' 1997 track, "The Beginning is the End is the Beginning", in "Watchmen" teaser trailer, director Zack Snyder opens up about the music to be featured in the upcoming comic book adaptation. Revealing about the vibe he wants for the film, the filmmaker confessed that fans will be presented with instantly-evocative period pieces.
By stating that the mastermind behind "300" meant that the movie will have songs from Bob Dylan to Nat King Cole as well as from Jimi Hendrix to Nena. "We have Hendrix's 'All Along the Watchtower,' 'The Times They Are A-Changin' the Bob Dylan song, [Simon & Garfunkel's] 'The Sound of Silence'," he said in an interview with MTV. "[We've also got Nena's] '99 Luftballoons,' the German version of course. And 'Unforgettable' by Nat King Cole. And then there's a lot of others, but it's that kind of vibe."
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Pin-Up Portrait of Sally Jupiter in 'Watchmen' Exposed
July 21, 2008 04:07:50For those who have viewed the teaser trailer of the upcoming "Watchmen" have surely seen the video displaying the comic book superheroes coming to live through the portrayal done by the cast ensemble. Still, due to the numerous amount of superheroes in the movie, some have only made a brief appearance in the teaser, including Carla Gugino's Sally Jupiter. Yet, now, fans can get a closer look into the character through other method, a pin-up picture.
Sent by illustrator James Jean to AICN, the portrait of the actress as the first Silk Spectre who is also the mother of Laurie Juspeczyk who continues the legacy of the superheroine is done in Alberto Vargas style. It is further explained that this pin-up picture supposedly should be making an appearance in the film because it plays an important role of introducing the particular character. Nevertheless, Jean noted that he is still uncertain whether the portrait will actually pass the cutting board.
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'Watchmen' Teaser Hides an Interesting Easter Egg
July 18, 2008 02:07:36Just hours earlier, fans have been presented with a real look into the forthcoming comic book adaptation "Watchmen" through the release of its first teaser trailer. To make sure that the excitement does not rub off quickly, director Zack Snyder unveiled that if viewers watch the teaser closely, they will see the secret hidden.
Discussing further on the subject, Snyder revealed that he has done something to the teaser like what he has done with the "300" trailer in which he snuck in Rorschach test footage. The particular part where he hid the easter egg would be seen when the player hit the 1:30 mark in which it displays the clip where Ozymandias avoids an assassination attempt.
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Stunning Teaser Trailer of 'Watchmen' Arrives
July 18, 2008 09:07:50In the eve of "The Dark Knight" theatrical release, an impressive first teaser trailer of "Watchmen" has been making its way for fans' and movie lovers' viewing. Coming out even before its scheduled debut with the latest Batman movie, the video footage helps viewers to get a closer look into each major character.
Though it doesn't exactly give out the background story to the movie, the compilation of clips really gives out a real look into all the major characters from Rorschach to Silk Spectre and Dr. Manhattan. The trailer opens with Dr. Jon Osterman shown stuck in a room filled with lightning bolts. Electrified, Osterman soon is displayed transforming to be a blue figure known as Dr. Manhattan. Lack in conversation, the compilation of clips let out sequences of memorable moments from the comic book.
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'Watchmen' to Possibly Be Screened on IMAX
July 17, 2008 02:07:58The teaser trailer of the upcoming comic books adaptation "Watchmen" is going to be attached to the highly anticipated summer superhero flick "The Dark Knight" which will hit the conventional theaters as well as the IMAX theaters on July 18. The fact apparently sparked a new speculation on the Zack Snyder-directed film.
Just recently, Cinematical reported that the Warner Bros. Pictures' adventure fantasy movie will not only have its teaser viewed in IMAX, but also have its full film version screened in those special theaters. Quoting their scooper, the site wrote, "Watchmen WILL be an IMAX movie in '09." Nevertheless, the truth about this rumor has yet to be proved since both the studio and filmmakers behind the film haven't come out with any confirmation regarding the matter.
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Video Journal: A Walk Through 'Watchmen' Production
July 07, 2008 03:07:37While waiting to get the first real look into Zack Snyder's "Watchmen" through the release of its teaser trailer on July 18, fans can feast their eyes with a new video journal of the graphic comic books' adaptation. The video footage highlighting the works of the film's production designer, Dave Gibbons, brings fans inside the production.
Accompanied by explanation given by Gibbons on the realization of the series, the compilation of clips provide viewers with behind-the-scene footages as well as the set used for filming where fans can see black-and-white photos of 'The Minutemen' and a plaque honoring the superhero team. It also compiles bits of the original comic strips.
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'Watchmen' Teaser Trailer to Make Its Debut With 'Dark Knight'
June 26, 2008 11:06:32"Watchmen" has been scheduled to be released in theaters across the U.S. on March 6, 2009 and Warner Bros. Pictures have teased fans with the character stills from the movie, a peek into the Minutemen as well as production works done for the movie. The remaining question now is when the movie's enthusiasts can get a real glimpse into the movie.
While attending ceremony of the 34th Annual Saturn Awards on Tuesday, June 24, director Zack Snyder came out with a great news for those who have waited to see the trailer for the upcoming D.C. Comic's adaptation. In an interview, the man behind the lens of "300" and "Dawn of the Dead" gave out confirmation that the teaser trailer of his latest action fantasy film will be premiered during the theatrical screening of "The Dark Knight" starting on July 18. Adding to the exciting news, he also hinted that Nite-Owl's ship may be brought to the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con.
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'Watchmen' Video Journal Presents Awesome Stunts
June 07, 2008 10:06:14While waiting for the official trailer of the Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' comic books adaptation movie to be released, the fans of "Watchmen" have been given the opportunity to get a behind-the-scene look into the production of the action fantasy tidbit with the posting of "Watchmen" video production journal. The video comes from the film's stunt coordinator and thus, it focuses the stunt works.
The outing of this journal follows the release of previous production journal which explains about the costumes used in the flick. Timed at 2:25, it showcases several awesome stunts, including a man being thrown out from the second floor and another man being set on fire. The video journal also features the preparation of Douglas Chapman, the stuntman, before he is set on fire as well as the explanation from Damon Caro, the movie's fight choreographer and stunt coordinator.
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First Look on Minutemen of 'Watchmen'
May 28, 2008 09:05:47To those who wonder how the superheroes in "Watchmen" will look like, Warner Bros. Pictures have gotten a special treat delivered their ways with the release of a classic-looking photograph exposing the first avengers group formed in the "Watchmen" universe. Coming out on the net first via Ain't It Coll News, the picture shows the 1940's Minutemen.
The official first look into the Zack Snyder's movie reveals Silhouette, Mothman, Dollar Bill, Nite Owl, Captain Metropolis, Silk Spectre, Hooded Justice and The Comedian. These are the first group of superheroes who laid the foundation for the movie because the film's storyline picks up with the newer incarnations of some of those old superheroes, including Silk Spectre portrayed by Carla Gugino, Mothman played by Niall Matter and Dollar Bill depicted by Dan Payne.
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'Watchmen' Offering Chance to Appear in Film
April 23, 2008 04:04:52Though the Warner Bros. Pictures' adventure fantasy film "Watchmen" has gone into its post-production mode, it doesn't mean that the fans couldn't participate in the movie. In a YouTube account, director Zack Snyder announced that "Watchmen" and YouTube.com have teamed up to create a contest for the fans entitled "Veidt Enterprises Advertising Contest".
By joining the commercial contest, 40 finalists will get signed posters from the director of "300", whereas the top five from user votes are going to win High-Definition Canon Vixia HG10 camcorders. Further, those who get into Snyder's top 20 list will be handed one thousand dollars. Apart from all those alluring prizes, the ultimate winner will get him/herself made TV ad featured in the film.
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The Silk Spectre of 'Watchmen' Dished Out the Superhero Film
January 31, 2008 12:01:33Attending the prestigious SAG Awards on Sunday, January 27, the actress who plays the character of Sally Jupiter in "Watchmen", Carla Gugino let out details about the upcoming Warner Bros' superhero flick on the red carpet. On the occasion, the 36-year-old actress talked much about her character known also as 'The Silk Spectre'.
To MTV News, she confessed that in the film, her character will be portrayed in two different milestone. She revealed, "I start at 25 years old in the 1940s, and I age to 67 years old with full prosthetics in the 1980s." She further described her character saying, "It was really one of the craziest, most fun roles I've ever gotten to play. [Sally] is a larger-than-life character. She's a costumed crime fighter, but her idea of a costume is very Bettie Page-meets-[Alberto] Vargas."
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A Great Peek at Watchmen's 'New York City' Back Lot
November 27, 2007 01:11:18There's no doubt that director Zack Snyder is very determined in bringing his "Watchmen" to life if looking from few new pictures on the completed back lot set for the project, built in Vancouver, Canada.
Posted on the movie's production blog, the photos grandly show the work Snyder has done in recreating New York City to stay true to the wide time period of the flick. Check out the notorious newsstand with a poster for an upcoming issue of "Tales of the Black Freighter" pinned on its side and the exterior of Gunga Diner, which Rorschach frequently visits, among them.
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Watchmen Production Blog Launched!
September 26, 2007 02:09:59Fans of "Watchmen" and moviegoers alike can likely monitor the development of the highly-anticipated project on the net from now on. That's right, Warner Bros. Pictures turns out to have brought up a production blog page for the picture on the movie's official site.
As the first to come up, a welcoming introduction from director Zack Snyder has smoothly been posted on the section in the form of video in QuickTime format. There the Green Bay-born filmmaker discusses the excitement around the set of the flick along with a promise that he will post updates from the film's production whenever he gets an opportunity to do it.
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New Watchmen Set Photos Go Online
September 11, 2007 04:09:01Looks like filming on "Watchmen" has already been commenced by now despite director Zack Snyder's statement to get it started on September 17, 2007 as few images taken from the flick's set have apparently surfaced on the net, thanks to Watchmencomicmovie.com.
Said to be sent by an anonymous insider on the set of the project, the photos were shot at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver, Canada just before the filming of a flashback scene of a meeting between Dr. Manhattan and JFK at the White House. Captured by the camera were the look-alike actors playing the president, Jackie and a young JFK Jr. in their last minute make-up and costume preparations before the shoot.
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Carla Gugino Cast as Sally Jupiter in Watchmen
August 09, 2007 11:08:02Following the inclusion of Malin Akerman, "Watchmen" filmmakers appear to be quick indeed in finding another female figure for the flick as Carla Gugino has been announced to join the cast as Sally Jupiter, the first Silk Spectre also the mother of Laurie Juspeczyk aka the new Silk Spectre played by Akerman.
A former frizzy haired red head waitress and burlesque dancer, Jupiter is part of the Minutemen, a group of superheroes formed before the events of Watchmen. It is expected for Gugino to portray the character in varying eras, playing different ages throughout the movie.
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Wanted! Actors Playing Famous Real-Life Figures in Watchmen
August 06, 2007 04:08:42With casting for the principal roles in "Watchmen" being completed, it seems the next task that filmmakers of the project have in mind now is supposedly finding a bunch of acting talents for the supporting characters in the movie.
What is interesting here is that the roles turn out to be real-life famous names from the 1980s, the era during which the film takes place. Concerning this matter, Moviehole.net has delightfully provided a rundown of the figures that will be appearing in the flick:
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Official "Watchmen" Site Activated
July 28, 2007 02:07:16Following the confirmation of "Watchmen" cast earlier this week, Warner Bros. Pictures has delightfully brought an official website for the project on the net for fans to take a look at, it has been learned.
Featuring the synopsis and cast lineup of the movie, the site reportedly will soon include the photos, the Comic-Con poster, and a Production Blog on the anticipated project, so keep visiting it regularly to finally get all of them then.
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"Watchmen" Cast Lineup Fixed!
July 26, 2007 01:07:33Most latest tidbits about "Watchmen" cast that have circulated on the net turn out to be true indeed as Warner Bros. Pictures has finally confirmed that Patrick Wilson, Jackie Earle Haley, Matthew Goode, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Billy Crudup, and Malin Akerman have all been picked up for the lineup.
As previously assumed by recent speculations, Wilson will play Nite-Owl with Haley, Goode, and Morgan portraying Walter Kovacs aka Rorschach, Adrian Veidt/Ozymandias, and the Comedian, respectively. Meanwhile, Crudup is confirmed as Dr. Manhattan and Akerman as Laurie Juspeczyk/the Silk Spectre.
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More Caught by "Watchmen"?
July 23, 2007 02:07:23Talks on "Watchmen" cast seems to never reach an end despite the building expectation on the revelation of the lineup at the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con held July 26-29 this year.
Latino Reviews has learned from its chronic scooper that Canadian actress Malin Akerman has secured a starring slot in the long-gestating superhero movie as Sally Jupiter aka The Silk Spectre. The heroine is described to be a former crime-fighter who lives with the powerful entity Dr. Manhattan, said to be played by Billy Crudup.
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Billy Crudup Seized by "Watchmen"?
July 10, 2007 10:07:16In the middle of heavy speculations on Jason Patric being up for the role of Dr. Manhattan in Zack Snyder's "Watchmen", CHUD has surprisingly obtained scoop from a very reliable source stating a different actor has been signed to play the character instead.
The site claims that the one landing the coveted part is New York-born thesp Billy Crudup, widely known for his performance in Cameron Crowe's 2000 effort "Almost Famous" which won the filmmaker an Oscar for best original screenplay in 2001.
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Jonah Hill Slammed "Watchmen" Rumors
July 07, 2007 01:07:03Finally giving his response on heavy speculations about his possible involvement as Seymour in the long-gestating project of "Watchmen", Jonah Hill has informed MoviesBlog.MTV.com that all the rumors are simply untrue.
"I mean, it's all hearsay," he stated. "I haven't heard anything about it. People have sent me articles about it, saying that I'm going to be in Watchmen ... whatever."
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More to Board "Watchmen"?
June 28, 2007 03:06:13Here comes the latest buzz on the possible cast lineup for "Watchmen." FilmIck.co.uk has brought in a tidbit claiming a handful of names are being touted to round out the list, which "Hard Candy" star Patrick Wilson is negotiating to join in.
Advising to take the scoop with a grain of salt for now, the site informed that Oscar nominee Kate Winslet is in the line for the role of Silk Spectre while her fellow actresses such as Virginia Madsen and Gretchen Mol are being considered to be Sally Jupiter and Janey Slater, respectively.
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Patrick Wilson Is Within "Watchmen" Reach
June 19, 2007 03:06:35Seems the casting process for "Watchmen" is indeed underway by now. In an interview held by Superhero Hype!'s Max Evry, Patrick Wilson did signal that he is approached for the role of Nite Owl in the long-gestating project.
"I don't know if I'm allowed to talk about this stuff," so he first said upon being asked about director Zack Snyder's recent response of showing no denial on the heavy casting rumors, then continuing, "It's been confirmed on a lot of websites, I'll just say that."
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Jackie Earle Haley Cast in "Watchmen"?
June 18, 2007 01:06:53Previously attached to "Watchmen" back when Paul Greengrass was set to direct, British actor Paddy Considine has brought in a surprising scoop regarding the flick's cast on his official fansite, paddyconsidine.co.uk .
The "Hot Fuzz" star pointed out that Warner Bros Pictures has given Oscar nominee Jackie Earle Haley a slot to play masked vigilante Rorschach in the movie, a character originally intended for him to portray. Haley, a native of Northridge, California, recently won a handful of critics' awards for his role in "Little Children" and has already been picked to take part in "Winged Creatures" and "Semi-Pro" for 2008 releases.
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"Watchmen" Helmer Keen to Keep Gerard Butler In
June 11, 2007 11:06:39Giving response to Gerard Butler's remark earlier pointing out his doubt on whether he would really take part in "Watchmen", helmer Zack Snyder has stated to MTV that he will find out a way to have the "300" star kept sticking to the project for sure.
"Yeah, we'll find a spot for him," the Green Bay-born filmmaker told the music network at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards red carpet. "They'll let him [off the other sets for a while]; he's not gonna get out that easy."
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Three to Become "Watchmen"?
May 26, 2007 09:05:14Being one of the anticipated projects to come, sure talks about "Watchmen" are worth to be paid attention to, especially if it deals with the casting.
Interesting scoop regarding that matter comes out from Ain't It Cool News, which reported that three big stars namely Keanu Reeves, Jude Law, and Patrick Wilson have all lined up together for the project. Reeves is claimed to may play Dr. Jon Osterman, a.k.a. the god-like Dr. Manhattan while Law and Wilson are said to be up for the role of Adrian Veidt a.k.a. Ozymandias and Dan Dreiberg, a.k.a. Nite Owl II, respectively.
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Gerard Butler Monitored By the "Watchmen"
March 06, 2007 02:03:52Looks like the "300" duo will still stick to each other for one more highly anticipated project. IESB.net has successfully drawn out information from director Zack Snyder that Gerard Butler, who played King Leonidas in the epic flick, will have a starring part in his next project "Watchmen."
Though so, Snyder appears to keep the details for himself for now as he refused to give any hint about what role Butler would portray. The Wisconsin-born filmmaker, in the meantime, also pointed out that Tom Cruise might not take any role in the movie after all as many have speculated.
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Reader's Reviews
wow..wow...wow
posted by ast on Jan 26, 2009I'm a long time Alan Moore fan and I think most conversions of his work miss the point but this was awesome! It stays completely loyal to the original story and I was absorbed for 3 hours! Best film of the year. Go and see it!!!!
posted by VOID on Feb 24, 2009i can't wait to see it!!!!
posted by watchmen_freak on Mar 01, 2009
The movie doesnt have shocking events nor a problem
posted by Slom992 on Mar 07, 2009I am not a prude by any means but the sex scenes, I felt didn't comtribute anything to the story- and I felt uncomfortable watching that in a "comic book" movie. I am all for equal opportunity nudity to a limit- as much as in the movie should have been nc-17!
posted by amberleecee on Mar 08, 2009So, great!!! It starts with a bang and ends with a kiss. Very fun. Not rocket science but, I've had enough science. Let the fun continue!!!!!bg
posted by lost on Mar 09, 2009
This was the worst movie I've seen in all of my 34 years! I want my money back!
posted by TJ on Mar 09, 2009This horrible movie cannot compare to the Dark Knight. It's most evident that you haven't read the reviews to this total waste of money that you call a movie! (LOL!)
posted by TJ on Mar 09, 2009this movie was badass!! dont hate on the movie. It's either better or as good as the dark knight! :)
posted by ladiesman_2949 on Mar 09, 2009Loved it, I've seen it twice already. A large part of liking it is the novelty of seeing the transfer from paper to live action, so if u didnt read it its probably less enjoyable. I wouldnt even mind seeing it again, and i only saw dark knight twice
posted by JUDD on Mar 10, 2009Amazing!... This movie has a sense of showing it's heart, and taking yours. ;)
posted by G. Cirtic on Mar 10, 2009Amazing!... This movie has a sense of showing it's heart, and then taking yours.;)
posted by *G. Critic on Mar 10, 2009I loved this movie!!! I cant wait to buy it. It kept me on edge from the beginning to the end, the cast grows on you and there is a great moral to the story. You will understand if you are somewhat spiritual and grasp the concept that we live in a conspiracy where the mass media controls us. It's really a great movie!
posted by David on Mar 11, 2009Watchmen is a masterpiece, That people are closed minded is theyre problem not the movie. Fast and the furious is coming up go watch that instead ignorants.
posted by nocode3rdeye on Mar 13, 2009Anyone rating this movie less than three stars is obviously already negatively biased in some fashion toward it. If you took your kid to see an R rated comic book movie and were horified at the nudity and violence this is your own damn fault and makes you a bad parent. I'm still thinking about this movie days after seeing it.
posted by crud on Mar 13, 2009Another in a long line of movies that mock, bash and destroy anything that was ever good. There's nothing creative or of any real moral value in this movie. It is a rubber stamp, formula based collage of snippets of the worst of humanity, sprinkled with eye and ear candy for one purpose only: To suck the cash out of the pockets of millions of idiots. Like an adult rated video game, stupid ignorant parents will allow millions of children to watch this evil mess and become brain damaged. Way to go Zack and company! You're all rich now.
posted by tailpipe on Mar 14, 2009OK.
posted by joe on Mar 14, 2009I thought it's originality made up for its inadequacies.
posted by Roy on Mar 15, 2009NC17 lol Now I will admit the scene in the ship was "intense" but other then that all you see is a couple of asses that not even a big deal any more. Now I did wonder what parent thought when they got to the ship scene but its an R rated movie you should know better. Anything made from a "graphic novel" is not going to be for kids. My only negative is full frontal nudity on guys whether they are blue or not is not for me.
posted by jason4p8c10 on Mar 16, 2009overall the movie really impressed me with its visuals, music and story. Granted, it has some shortcomings but they don't detract form the overall experience.
posted by denewbgp on Mar 17, 2009I walked out of the cinema half way through!!!!
posted by Michelle G S on Mar 19, 2009I thought it went on for way too long. It had a basic storyline but didnt really kick off. The idea was there to make it a great movie but they just couldnt get it.
posted by Cas on Mar 20, 2009music was great, not a bad film... way to much cock.
posted by ryan on Mar 20, 2009Concentrated orange juice!! Dramatic heroes on EARTH... Like the Dark Knight... LOVE its story-telling, LOVE Zack's vision, LOVE IT!
posted by Ramesses II on Mar 20, 2009Great music, nice movie... but to long!!
posted by Dyt on Mar 21, 20093 Hours of my life i will never get back!!
posted by steve on Mar 21, 2009I could have been doing homework
posted by Shamaymay on Mar 21, 2009It's interesting how people either loved it or hated it. I think it's quite obvious that this movie is for more intelligent people - a lot of people can't understand it and get bored. I can understand that it is very long and complex, but personally I like that in movies. I feel it needed to be R18 (I don't know about overseas). It was a bit like the Dark Knight crossed with Saw in some ways....
posted by Alexx on Mar 22, 2009Definitely not for immature or dumb audiences, 50% will say it was the most amazing movie/graphic novel ever,which i will agree with. The other 50% however, wont say anything about the movie and instead will talk about penis. They made it rated R for a reason, grow up
posted by Dpn840 on Mar 24, 2009it's a nice movie, quite interesting... yet it's not that complex or "deep". actually, I think it's quite overrated. From my point of view is not much more than "another super hero movie" but with a darker ending (let's say, more tragic) it's a good way to fade away from the rest world.
posted by Me on Mar 25, 2009amazing movie,but the sex was irrelevant to the story.
posted by lex on Mar 26, 2009Great! It captured the feel of the novel precise;y, I love the casting, and I honestly feel that the major change they made at the end worked for the better. Casting was fantastic, soundtrack was great. NOT just another super-hero movie. Far from it. I think it often appeals more to mystery or romance readers more than comic readers. Very complex characters and story line.
posted by Mags on Mar 26, 2009After ten minutes, I thought it was going to be great, but it completely lost its way, and was at least 30 minutes too long. The violence and mutilation was a little too graphic for me, considering that it's based on an action book. The plot really started to strain my normally tolerant credulity. The stuff that was supposed to be deep came across as shallow, and I kept thinking the end was imminent, then being disappointed. I think it needed two versions - one for fans of the original, and one for regular movie fans.
posted by Stu on Mar 28, 2009Off The Hook
posted by JBenitez on Mar 29, 2009i like the watchmen they did a great job my favorite wtachmen character is dr. manhatten rorschach silk specture omyzaid they are my favorite watchmen character i hope they make watchmen 2 in 2011.
posted by andries price on Apr 24, 2009Batman has obviously been dominating the super hero genre for a very long time. To me, they aren't comparable at all. I enjoyed both the Dark Knight and Watchmen equally. I enjoyed this movie very much, and I had never read the graphic novel. I didn't find the nudity disturbing in any way. A body can be naked without it being sexual. Personally, I think it is about time we saw some male nudity in an R rated movie. You don't hear people complaining when it is the female form so fully exposed. There is one intensely graphic sex scene and the point probably could have been made without the graphicness (I took it as Dan felt "impotent" without his superhero identity and it showed the intensity of a human to human connection, which is what Laurie Jupiter was missing with Manhattan, which is turn helped express the concept of Manhattan loosing touch with humanity.). My husband is an avid comic reader and he loved the movie. He says that he likes the ending in the comic better. Overall, my husband and I both thoroughly enjoyed the movie. I do agree with other reviewers here, never let your child watch a movie without first screening it. That is just basic common sense and good parenting skills. Overall, I thought it was a very good movie and I enjoyed it very much. If a seeing a penis in the open offends your delicate sensibilities, then don't go see this movie. If you can get past the fact that there is a penis on the screen from time to time, then I definitely recommend the movie. It may help to have a fan of the comic with you though to provide any background info needed.
posted by CinnaPixie on Jul 06, 2009the watchmen movie followed the comic excellently and showed the watchmen as different parts of a dysfunctional society
posted by pdp on Sep 28, 2009Brilliant film but at somebits I was thought it was like the editors hadnt cut any of it when some parts werent important to the story and werent really interesting
posted by jonny on Oct 10, 2009