"Watchmen" might never be released

Flying Spaghetti Monster · August 20 2008, 03:22 AM

http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b244..._watchmen.html

Me and my buddy's saw the trailer before TDK and even though we are not big comic book followers, we all were impressed by the movie, even me who hated 300. We all saisd it was one of the coolest looking films ever, from the Trailer. So now, we might not ever see it.

I think Warners will end up paying a a large sum to placate Fox. Even if they take a loss in earnings for the film, Warners would be better off to release the film rather than ruin their rep and face the fury of the disappointed fans.

Harvey · August 20 2008, 03:39 AM

There have already been two threads on this very subject in this forum, so methinks a third unnecessary. Regardless of that, Fox's posturing is simply that--they are ultimately in it for the money and will eventually settle for the maximum amount that is possible. Watchmen's release will likely be unaffected.

Flying Spaghetti Monster · August 20 2008, 03:41 AM

sorry I didn't see the other threads.

Dr. Drake Ramoray · August 20 2008, 08:08 AM

Don't worrry about it man, they'll settle it in no time. I mean seriously, look how fast Fox and Warner's settled that pesky rights dispute over the DVD release of the 1966 Batman TV series. Oh wait....

Harvey · August 20 2008, 10:15 PM

Dr. Drake Ramoray wrote:

Don't worrry about it man, they'll settle it in no time. I mean seriously, look how fast Fox and Warner's settled that pesky rights dispute over the DVD release of the 1966 Batman TV series. Oh wait....

Please. A campy television series from more than 40 years ago and a big budget tentople picture that's just been made are not even close to the same thing.

JacksonArcher · August 20 2008, 10:18 PM

But of course they are! A campy television show from the '60's has just as much prominence as a film like Watchmen.

Something from forty years ago = just as relevant as something today.

Duh.

Mr. Laser Beam · August 20 2008, 11:24 PM

They should make a campy Watchmen television series.

"Dadadadadadadada...RORSCHACH!"

Brikar99 · August 21 2008, 03:39 AM

Fox wouldn't stop the release of a $100 million movie. They'll just demand a shit-ton of money.

Bad Bishop · August 21 2008, 04:15 AM

Watchmen fans vow revenge on future Fox releases:

http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/...n.html?eref=ew

JacksonArcher · August 21 2008, 04:20 AM

This might actually improve Warner Bros.'s status with the fans, since earlier this week they received a flood of angry letters from fans over delaying Harry Potter.

Broccoli · August 21 2008, 05:54 AM

You know, I would think that if Fox really didn't want the movie to be released, they wouldn't have waited until most (if not all) of the filming was wrapped to start complaining about it.

JacksonArcher · August 21 2008, 05:59 AM

Well, I liked how they waited to do this until after the film had begun principal photography. If that isn't a sign that 20th Century Fox hopes to gain a profit from this film I don't know what is.

August 20 2008, 03:22 AM	#1
Flying Spaghetti Monster Vice Admiral Location: Flying Spaghetti Western	"Watchmen" might never be released http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b244..._watchmen.html Me and my buddy's saw the trailer before TDK and even though we are not big comic book followers, we all were impressed by the movie, even me who hated 300. We all saisd it was one of the coolest looking films ever, from the Trailer. So now, we might not ever see it. I think Warners will end up paying a a large sum to placate Fox. Even if they take a loss in earnings for the film, Warners would be better off to release the film rather than ruin their rep and face the fury of the disappointed fans. __________________ *"This is a violation of the ruddy Incarceration Act... and I will not be the subject of criminal abuse!!"*

August 20 2008, 03:39 AM	#2
Harvey Admiral	Re: "Watchmen" might never be released There have already been two threads on this very subject in this forum, so methinks a third unnecessary. Regardless of that, Fox's posturing is simply that--they are ultimately in it for the money and will eventually settle for the maximum amount that is possible. Watchmen's release will likely be unaffected. __________________ "What do you hear, Starbuck?" "Nothing but the rain, sir." "Then grab your gun and bring in the cat."

August 20 2008, 03:41 AM	#3
Flying Spaghetti Monster Vice Admiral Location: Flying Spaghetti Western	Re: "Watchmen" might never be released sorry I didn't see the other threads. __________________ *"This is a violation of the ruddy Incarceration Act... and I will not be the subject of criminal abuse!!"*

August 20 2008, 08:08 AM	#4
Dr. Drake Ramoray Commodore Location: Bloomington, Indiana,USA	Re: "Watchmen" might never be released Don't worrry about it man, they'll settle it in no time. I mean seriously, look how fast Fox and Warner's settled that pesky rights dispute over the DVD release of the 1966 Batman TV series. Oh wait.... __________________ Joey- Ross, I've got a science question for you. If the homo-sapiens are in fact, Homo-sapiens, is that why they're extinct? Ross- Joey, homo-sapiens are people. Joey- Hey, I'm not judging here.

August 20 2008, 10:18 PM	#6
JacksonArcher Vice Admiral	Re: "Watchmen" might never be released But of course they are! A campy television show from the '60's has just as much prominence as a film like Watchmen. Something from forty years ago = just as relevant as something today. Duh. __________________ Bane: "When Gotham is ashes... you have my permission to die." - The Dark Knight Rises

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August 20 2008, 11:24 PM	#7
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: "Watchmen" might never be released They should make a campy Watchmen television series. "Dadadadadadadada...RORSCHACH!" __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

August 21 2008, 03:39 AM	#8
Brikar99 Rear Admiral	Re: "Watchmen" might never be released Fox wouldn't stop the release of a $100 million movie. They'll just demand a shit-ton of money. __________________ SNW 9: 'Mestral' - 'Ninja Werewolf Assassins!' - Movie/TV reviews: For Reelz

August 21 2008, 04:15 AM	#9
Bad Bishop Rear Admiral Location: The Land of Fruits and Nuts	Re: "Watchmen" might never be released Watchmen fans vow revenge on future Fox releases: http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/...n.html?eref=ew __________________ Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be debunked. (Paraphrasing Dr. Carl Sagan)

August 21 2008, 04:20 AM	#10
JacksonArcher Vice Admiral	Re: "Watchmen" might never be released This might actually improve Warner Bros.'s status with the fans, since earlier this week they received a flood of angry letters from fans over delaying Harry Potter. __________________ Bane: "When Gotham is ashes... you have my permission to die." - The Dark Knight Rises

August 21 2008, 05:54 AM	#11
Broccoli Vice Admiral Location: Broccoli	Re: "Watchmen" might never be released You know, I would think that if Fox really didn't want the movie to be released, they wouldn't have waited until most (if not all) of the filming was wrapped to start complaining about it. __________________ "That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." -- Christopher Hitchens

August 21 2008, 05:59 AM	#12
JacksonArcher Vice Admiral	Re: "Watchmen" might never be released Well, I liked how they waited to do this until after the film had begun principal photography. If that isn't a sign that 20th Century Fox hopes to gain a profit from this film I don't know what is. __________________ Bane: "When Gotham is ashes... you have my permission to die." - The Dark Knight Rises