Comments on: Watchmen Movie Banned From Release?

By: Rabid Dutchman

Rabid Dutchman — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:47:27 +0000

This is ridiculous! Unless Fox JUST heard about this movie, which I doubt, then they had plenty of time to try and stall it before any trailers came out. So now, when everyone is riled up and excited, they try to slam on the brakes. How do the Fox executives see this ending well, or can they see at all?

By: Jesse Sutton

Jesse Sutton — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:20:58 +0000

heres my opinion…

I would think that FOX would prefer the release with a payout, instead of no release. Their research ‘team’ would assess a general worst case scenario figure to their potential gross profit for the new Wolverine… then figure a best case scenario profit for Watchmen. What be the remainder would (theoretically be the lowest amount that they would ask Warner for. That way they know they made some decent money. Naturally Warner would rather pay up then not have it released since they would have already spent some dough on the filming. Unless they find some legal loophole and can release it on schedule as planned without a payout.
…How’s my logic? Am I missing anything?

I’ll bet it is released… maybe not in March, (if thinks go awry in court), but probably released no matter what.

I just read Watchmen a month ago for the first time because someone recommended it. I didnt even know it was being filmed until 2 weeks ago. Naturally I re-read it. So this is all pretty new for me.

Jesse

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So Far, So Amazing For Watchmen - Screen Rant — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:04:20 +0000

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By: George

George — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:45:44 +0000

Personally, I am happy. Watchmen should never be made into a movie. it just doesn’t translate, hence why it has always fallen apart in the past. regardless, i know some people are excited about this movie. if it gets more of my dumb friends into a great graphic novel than i am all for it. either way, if the movie comes out, i am still not going to see it, so it doesn’t effect me.

later

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:43:58 +0000

I’m not gonna go see any fox movies or tv shows (except family guy) until watchmen comes out.

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By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:38:51 +0000

lol greenknight, I have a sidescroll option on the browse cuz of ur message, heh.

so ya, Fox continues the screwathon. They screwed over Babylon A.D.

If Gambit in the Wolverine flick doesnt have his french cajun accent, then im boycotting for sure

By: Angry Watchmen Fanboy Calls For Fox Boycott - Screen Rant

Angry Watchmen Fanboy Calls For Fox Boycott - Screen Rant — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:09:43 +0000

[...] 20th Century Fox, you had to know there would be blowback when you took legal action against Warner Bros. over the rights to the Watchmen movie. Did you really think fans of the greatest graphic novel of all time were just going to take your [...]

By: greenknight333

greenknight333 — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:54:58 +0000

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By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:23:28 +0000

someone said they hope that watchmen doesn’t get released, are you f#*king serious?! People should stop trying to dis like stuff, it doesn’t make them superior it just makes them seem like a jack @ss that’s trying to ruin everyone else’s excitement about a comic book to make themselves look cool! so unless the movie is going to be the death of you please people don’t ruin our fun!!!!!!!!!

By: Mat D

Mat D — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:20:08 +0000

I hope it doesn’t get released…I don’t feel this is something that needs to be adapted for the entertainment of the non-comic reading public and wrapped in a pretty bow so the masses can easily digest it…

By: darkbhudda

darkbhudda — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:32:30 +0000

Hopefully some people at the legal department at Warners or the person that overruled them gets fired for this debacle.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:37:34 +0000

I completely agree with you about the legal battle. These @$$ holes are so bent on money and dominance that they forgot they’re pissing off their fan base. I mean do they really want (to use slang) “hate” on W.B. so bad that they’re going to nit pick over producing rights (or what ever it is). If any thing they should be happy that they are stepping up the bar. Think about it, if the movie is as good as i think its going to be then that will be all the more reason for the cast and crew of they’re movies to do a better job on what they get their hand in. Although if this is unappealing to them then they should just give all of their comic book movie rights to the W.B. I don’t want to have to sit through my favorite super movies and walk out feeling r@ped and dis appointed!!!!!!!!

By: JD5DAD

JD5DAD — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:34:28 +0000

I AM BOYCOTTING EVERY FOX MOVIE JOIN ME AND EMAIL THE PRICKS

By: Oscar!

Oscar! — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:46:41 +0000

Stupid..Like a WB

By: the old man

the old man — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:03:07 +0000

Stupid.. Like a FOX.

By: michael

michael — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:54:34 +0000

i agree i don’t like the idea of watchmen not coming out but i think it will. plus you would have to be stupid to boycott wolverine

By: Reel projections | Daily Loaf

Reel projections | Daily Loaf — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:45:29 +0000

[...] It’s been a few weeks since I was sitting bewildered in the Baywalk Muvico as I viewed the trailer for Watchmen. Since then, I’ve been reading a co-worker’s copy of Alan Moore’s graphic novel, and my interest in the movie has gone up considerably. But recent legal squabbles have given the film’s ubiquitous tagline a rather somber twist. Who’s watching the Watchmen? Possibly none of us. [...]

By: Mathew

Mathew — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:16:09 +0000

I’m sorry(not really) But if fox owns the rights then they have the right to take legal action. And lets be honest. I don’t care how many people clam they’re going to boycott wolverine if fox doesn’t stop. That’s BS. I’ve met plenty of people that were going to boycott this movie and that movie and at the end of the day, They went sooner or later. WB will give in. It’s a business and Fox is in it to make money. Not be YOUR friend. And if they can’t make money no one will. I’m a HUGE fan of watchmen and I honestly think that the movie is still gonna come out in March. So stop worrying about it.