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Snyder Defends Changes PLUS Watchmen DVD Details

In the UK, Zack Snyder and Watchmen artist David Gibbons answered questions by the press, including more of the reasoning behind losing the squid, and some of the DVD extras.
ComicBookMovie - 11/14/2008

UPDATED: Watch the NEW Watchmen Trailer TODAY!

Stay alert fanboys! A NEW Watchmen trailer will be online sometime TODAY. The trailer officially comes out with "Quantum of Solace," but they always tend to show up on the web a day before, so keep checking in with us.
ComicBookMovie - 11/13/2008

UPDATED: 6 NEW Watchmen Posters Appear Online

All the Watchmen have shown up online at various sites with their own NEW posters, but don't waste your time searching for them, we've gathered them all here for you. Aren't we nice?
ComicBookMovie - 11/11/2008

Zack Snyder Confirms Non-Squid Ending in Watchmen Movie

In a ballsy move, Watchmen director Zack Snyder has risked a fan lynch mob and admitted that there will be NO giant psychic squid in his Watchmen movie.
ComicBookMovie - 11/10/2008

New Watchmen Trailer with "Quantum of Solace"

Our friends over at Screenrant.com have alerted us to the fact that there will be a new Watchmen trailer during previews before the new James Bond movie, "Quantum of Solace" on November 14th.
ComicBookMovie - 11/7/2008

NEW Watchmen Poster Featuring Rorschach

"This city is afraid of me. I've seen its true face."
ComicBookMovie - 11/7/2008

Watchmen Featurette: "Girls Kick Ass!"

A new Watchmen clip has appeared online. This time featureing the chicks of the flick: Silk Spectre and Sally Jupiter. Check them out here.
ComicBookMovie - 11/6/2008

Comedian Gets a Bio at Official Watchmen Site

After a long and unforgivable lapse in upkeep, the official website for Watchmen has finally been updated with some new information.
ComicBookMovie - 11/3/2008

Why The Watchmen Movie NEEDS the Giant Alien Squid Ending

After the secret Portland screening, a great debate has raged over the alternate ending. Our friends at WatchmenComicMovie.com have given the best arguement yet. Click here to see...
ComicBookMovie - 10/30/2008

WATCHMEN: "Non-Squid" Pre-Screening Was a Test of Fan Tolerance

A new report claims that the guinea pigs who were chosen to see an advanced screening of the Watchmen movie in Portland Oregon a couple weeks ago may have NOT been quite so "randomly chosen," and that the whole thing was a carefully orchestrated test to see if hardcore fans would tolerate the alternate ending they made for "mainstream" movie-goers.
ComicBookMovie - 10/28/2008

Early Watchmen Artwork Reveals Rorschach as Full Frontal Flasher

A new book by Dave Gibbons, the artist who created the unique look of the Watchmen, has some interesting early concept drawings of the character Rorschach. It seems he had a full morphing body suit originally--and liked to show it off to unsuspecting pedestrians.
ComicBookMovie - 10/27/2008

NEW Watchmen Poster Released

Warner Bros. has let go a new poster for the Watchmen movie. We're calling it "The Crash of the Comedian."
ComicBookMovie - 10/22/2008

NEW Watchmen Footage From Scream Awards

If you didn't watch Spike TV's 2008 Scream Awards, you may have missed this new Watchmen footage...
ComicBookMovie - 10/22/2008

SPOILERS: More from the Secret Watchmen Screening

Non-Disclosure Agreements Be Damned! Find out what they saw in Portland last Thursday! DO NOT READ IF YOU HATE SPOILERS. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
ComicBookMovie - 10/17/2008

What Happened at the Watchmen Test Screening in Portland?

Our friends over at WatchmenComicMovie.com tried to sneak into that "blind audience" screening of the Watchmen movie yesterday, and here's what happened...
ComicBookMovie - 10/17/2008

Secret Watchmen Screening Thursday in Oregon!

You lucky Oregonians! If you live in Portland, and if you can play stupid, you may get in on a super secret (until now) waaay advanced test screening of next year's most anticipated comic book movie. Find out HOW here.
ComicBookMovie - 10/15/2008

Watchmen Activists Boycott Max Payne

The boycott of 20th century Fox movies by disgruntled Watchmen fans continues with this call to pass by the Max Payne movie this Friday...
ComicBookMovie - 10/13/2008

New Watchmen Wallpaper Available!

7 ComicBookMovie.com exclusive Watchmen wallpapers now available!
Nathan Best - 10/8/2008

Watchmen Video Journal #7: Creating Dr. Manhattan

The 7th Watchmen video journal is airing exclusively over at SciFi...
ComicBookMovie - 10/7/2008

CONFIRMED: Dr. Manhattan's Penis is in the Watchmen Movie!

Three cheers for atomic blue penises! Director Zack Snyder is staying so true to the source material in his Watchmen adaptation that he WILL indeed be exposing Dr. Manhattan's manhood to unassuming movie-goers. Good for him.
ComicBookMovie - 10/2/2008

Watchmen Director Rules Out Sequel Rumors

Watchmen director Zack Snyder confirms that his movie will be a "standalone," and has nixed any ideas of making a sequel or prequel...
ComicBookMovie - 10/2/2008

Watchmen: The Mind of The Comedian

Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan on getting into the mind of The Comedian...
ComicBookMovie - 10/1/2008

INTERVIEW: Watchmen SFX Talk with Alan McFarland

Alan McFarland, the man who did the special lighting effects on Dr. Manhattan’s character, has been kind enough to give an interview.
ComicBookMovie - 9/28/2008

Rorschach Pickets FOX Headquarters

In this Watchmen movie legal update, we check in with fan activists who have mounted a campaign against 20th Century Fox for harassing Paramount. It seems a familiar, yet morphing, face was seen picketing recently, and we have the pics...
ComicBookMovie - 9/22/2008

Has Alan Moore Put an Evil Curse on the Watchmen Movie?

Watchmen creator/kook Alan Moore, who is a self-proclaimed Warlock, infers he has placed a curse on the movie! It all makes sense now.
ComicBookMovie - 9/18/2008

CLIP: Crazy Genius Alan Moore Defines Watchmen

A two-disc DVD "The Mindscape of Alan Moore" is set to be released September 30th. Get a sneak peak into the mind of the hairy comics genius HERE!
ComicBookMovie - 9/18/2008

WTF!!? A Watchmen Sequel?

Can you believe it? A Watchmen sequel OR prequel has actually been talked about. What are they thinking?!!
Leslie Moore - 9/17/2008

CLIP: Watchmen Video Journal #6

The 6th "behind-the-scenes" video from the Watchmen movie has debuted on IGN over the weekend. Click here to see...
ComicBookMovie - 9/7/2008

Watchmen Movie Trial Set for Jan. 6th

A Los Angeles federal judge has set a Jan. 6 trial date for 20th Century Fox's lawsuit over Warners' right to make a film based on the graphic novel "Watchmen."
Leslie Moore - 9/3/2008

Warner Bros Fights For Watchmen Release Date!

Warner Bros lawyers argue against FOX's legal attack, citing the company's lack of action against previous partners, Paramount and Legendary, who both attempted the film prior to WB.
ComicBookMovie - 9/2/2008

UPDATE: Watchmen Legal War May Mean a Summer Showing!

A new tidbit concerning the FOX lawsuit against Warner Bros' Watchmen says that June 2009 might be the earliest we will see our beloved Watchmen movie--that is, IF there is a settlement.
ComicBookMovie - 9/1/2008

FOX vs. Warner Bros. - Watchmen Legalese Explained

The lawsuit between FOX and Warner Bros. threatening the release of the Watchmen movie is a convoluted case of copyright infringement that few understand. Here are the dumbed down facts for non-lawyers...
ComicBookMovie - 8/26/2008

4 Watchmen Mag Covers

There's nothing new about these covers from SET magazine. They're old pics we've seen before, but everyone else is showing them off, so here they are...
ComicBookMovie - 8/26/2008

VIDEO: Artist Dave Gibbons Gushes over Watchmen Movie

Empire has released this promo vid for the Watchmen movie showing its greatest promoter--the original artist of the graphic novel, Dave Gibbons. Nobody has been more giddy about its release!
ComicBookMovie - 8/25/2008

GEEK GANG WAR! Potter Fans vs. Watchmen Fans

Who's got the greatest grievance? One New York rag wants to find out by starting a geek gang war pitting Harry Potter fans against Watchmen fans.
ComicBookMovie - 8/21/2008

Watchmen Fan Plans Protests Against FOX

Watchmen fans are mobilizing around the globe to force 20th Century Fox to give up their litigation against Warner Bros., but locals have easy access to the powers that be. So, one California man is gathering protestors and planning on picketing...
ComicBookMovie - 8/21/2008

Watchmen Petition Against FOX

We've gotten so many emails from outraged fans, that we decided to start a petition to show 20th Century Fox that they are making a BIG mistake.
Leslie Moore - 8/20/2008

Watch out FOX! Watchmen Legal Troubles Tick-off Fans

20th Century Fox's legal dispute with Warner Bros. over the rights to Watchmen has sparked a war mentality among fans. Some have already started threatening to boycott X-Men Origins: Wolverine if the litigation is pursued.
Leslie Moore - 8/20/2008

Watchmen in a Legal Battle

Warner Bros. and 20th Century FOX are going to court over who owns the rights to the property.
ComicBookMovie - 8/19/2008

Kevin Smith "Astounded" by Early Viewing of Watchmen

Actually he called it f**king astounding. Evidently director Zack Snyder gave him an early sneak peek at it and, like the rest of us, Kevin "can't wait until March." Now I don't live an breathe on every word that Kevin Smith says, but any gushing done by a true comics officianado lends some cred. See the whole quote after the jump.
ComicBookMovie - 8/15/2008

Are Comic Book Movie Fans Ready for Rape? Carla Gugino on Sally's Scene

Fantasy violence is one thing, a little sex is something else, but oblivious audiences will be in for a big surprise when they see the brutal rape of Sally Jupiter in the Watchmen movie.
ComicBookMovie - 8/15/2008

Red-headed Rorshach Unmasked

G4 has a clip showing a red-headed Jackie Earl Haley in his unmasked Rorshach costume. See it here...
ComicBookMovie - 8/15/2008

Watchmen Graphic Novel Sales Up After Trailer

Sales of the Watchmen graphic novel have gotten a considerable boost since the first trailer, and its successful showing at Comic-Con.
ComicBookMovie - 8/14/2008

Watchmen Posters Mimic Comics Version in Every Detail!

Check out the exacting detail between the Watchmen posters and their early DC comics counterparts in these side-by-side comparisons. More evidence that Zack Snyder is doing this film right!
ComicBookMovie - 8/13/2008

Watch a Bit of the EXCLUSIVE Watchmen Trailer from Comic-Con

Finding more fun stuff on YouTube from naughty Comic-Con attendees. This time, a bit of the Watchmen teaser that was shown at Comic-Con. See it before they jerk it offline.
ComicBookMovie - 8/12/2008

5th Watchmen Video Journal Highlights Owl Ship

See what it takes to produce Nite Owl's iconic Owl Ship for the big screen adaptation of Watchmen in this 5th installment of the Watchmen Video Journal
ComicBookMovie - 8/7/2008

WATCHMEN's Silk Spectres Bridged The Age Gap

Carla Gugino & Malin Akerman hung out and developed a strong mother-daughter bond for their scenes in Watchmen.
Ryan Anthony - 8/1/2008

6 NEW Pics from Watchmen!

Empire magazine gives us some new images of the Watchmen. 2 magazine covers and 4 from within its pages, for a grand total of 6 new pics. Check 'em out!
ComicBookMovie - 7/31/2008

COMIC-CON: More from the Watchmen Actors

ReelzChannel got some quick interviews after the Watchmen panel for us...
ComicBookMovie - 7/29/2008

SEE 8 NEW Watchmen Posters Shown at Comic-Con

Warner Bros released eight new Watchmen character posters at Comic Con 2008. Get a look at them here!
ComicBookMovie - 7/28/2008

WATCHMEN: Tour the Owl Ship

Zack Snyder brought this awesome prop to Comic-Con! Watch as he gives us a tour of Nite Owl's ship!
ComicBookMovie - 7/27/2008

Batman Crashes Watchmen Panel

Who's Zack Snyder's favorite Watchmen character? Batman digs for the truth!
Nathan Best - 7/25/2008

Watchmen Panel at Comic-Con - Friday 25th

This is from today!
ComicBookMovie - 7/25/2008

Ozymandias Actor "Dreading Facing the Fan-base" at Comic-Con

Matthew Goode, the dashing, deep-voiced Brit best known for Match Point, Imagine Me & You and The Lookout, is "frightened as hell" of hardcore Watchmen fans attending the con.
ComicBookMovie - 7/22/2008

Wicked-Looking Watchmen EW Cover

If you don't get it, run to your local magazine shop and check out the newest Entertainment Weekly. Or, I guess you could just see the cover here...
ComicBookMovie - 7/21/2008

PIC: Pin-up Girl Sally Jupiter a.k.a. Carla Gugino

The lucky folks at AICN have been sent a 40's era pin-up poster of superheroine Sally Jupiter of the Watchmen movie. Supposedly, it is in the likeness of Carla Gugino who is playing the part.
ComicBookMovie - 7/21/2008

WATCHMEN TRAILER! See it NOW!

It wasn't supposed to go online till later tonight, but here it is early...
ComicBookMovie - 7/17/2008

ALERT! Be on the Watch for the Watchmen Trailer!

The highly anticipated first look trailer for Zack Snyder's 'Watchmen' will make its online debut tomorrow at 9PM PST RIGHT HERE at ComicBookMovie.com
ComicBookMovie - 7/16/2008

Watchmen Movie Ending Won't Differ From Comics

We reported this awhile ago, but more confirmation has come in that they didn't dick around with the final scenes of the Watchmen movie.
ComicBookMovie - 7/16/2008

First Watchmen Trailer is Made For the Fans

Comics geeks will be pleased to know that the first Watchmen trailer, to be shown before "The Dark Knight" movie, is paying homage to comics readers and fans rather than the general audience. More than likely, the non-geek will be baffled by it, while we (geeks) get the giggles.
ComicBookMovie - 7/14/2008

Watchmen Set Visit

A few lucky bastards got invited to tour the Watchmen movie set, and are now allowed to report in about it. Read what our friends over at WatchmenComicMovie.com have to tell...
ComicBookMovie - 7/14/2008

VIDEO: 4th Watchmen Clip Shows Rorshach in Action

In the 4th installment of the Watchmen video journal, original artist David Gibbons gives his approval of the film, and we even get to see a bit of Rorshach from the movie... Hurm.
ComicBookMovie - 7/7/2008

Zack Snyder's New WATCHMEN Update

Rabidly enthusiastic genre director Zack Snyder continues to fight the studio for his three-hour version of the comic book movie, Watchmen.
Ryan Anthony - 7/3/2008

Watchmen Trailer at Batman: The Dark Knight!

Zack Snyder says the first taste of his Watchmen movie will be seen in previews before The Dark Knight movie!
ComicBookMovie - 6/25/2008

Nite Owl's Ship to Appear at Comic-Con!

In this video interview with Zack Snyder, he confirms that there will be some awesome Watchmen stuff at Comic-Con, including Nite Owl's ship!
ComicBookMovie - 6/25/2008

CLIP: Watchmen Video Journal #3

The next Watchmen clip is about a prison riot scene...
ComicBookMovie - 6/6/2008

Tales of The Black Freighter Coming to DVD

Soon after WATCHMEN hits the big screen the story will continue in the DVD release of Tales of the Black Freighter.
Cathie Horlick - 5/27/2008

NEW Watchmen Movie Pic - The Minutemen!

AintItCool.com has an exclusive pic of "The Minutemen," an earlier team of heroes from the 1940's in the Watchmen storyline...
ComicBookMovie - 5/27/2008

Watchmen Movie Spoilers Found Online!

If you don't like spoilers, then DON'T GO ANY FURTHER! For you rascals who couldn't stop yourselves from peeking under the wrapping of your Christmas presents when Mommy wasn't home, come on inside...
ComicBookMovie - 5/16/2008

CONTEST: Create Veidt Commercials for the Watchmen Movie!

Get out your video cameras, and boot up Adobe Premiere! Director Zack Snyder wants YOUR commercials to air on the televisions seen in the background shots of the Watchmen movie.
ComicBookMovie - 4/22/2008

Nite Owl and Rorschach Action Figures!

Zack Snyder's website released photos of two of the four Watchmen action figures to debut at the New York Comic-Con...
ComicBookMovie - 4/16/2008

A Watchmen Confession

Ever watchful, our buddies over at WatchmenMovieComic.com have up the deep thoughts of script supervisor Kimi Webber. She shares her feelings about the cast, crew and her production experience.
ComicBookMovie - 4/11/2008

CLIP: Watchmen Video Journal

Superhero Hype has online an exclusive video journal of the much anticipated Watchmen movie--with an introduction by Zack Snyder...
ComicBookMovie - 4/7/2008

Keanu Confirms Watchmen and Speed Racer Roles

Comic book movie (Constantine) and SciFi superstar Keanu Reeves confirms to MTV that he turned down roles as Dr. Manhattan and Racer X!
ComicBookMovie - 3/31/2008

Who Watches the Watchnuts?

Good Grief! Charlie Brown as Doctor Manhattan?!! Peanuts spoofs the Watchmen movie...
ComicBookMovie - 3/27/2008

Watchmen Character Images Revealed

A year from the day that Watchmen is going to hit the big screens (on March the 6th, 2009) Zack Snyder on the official Watchmen blog has released our first publicity shots of the Watchmen themselves. Take the jump for the images.
Joshua S. Hill - 3/6/2008

NEW Pic Released with the Wrapping of Watchmen Movie

Director Zack Snyder announces an end to principal photography for the Watchmen movie and releases a new pic to thank the fans...

ComicBookMovie - 2/20/2008

Carla Gugino On WATCHMEN

The gorgeous and lovely Carla Gugino dishes on Watchmen’s opening credits and the Silk Spectre’s aging process, as we throw in as many adjectives as possible to describe She of the Perpetual Hotness.
Ryan Anthony - 2/3/2008

Composer Tyler Bates Signs on For "Watchmen" and "The Day the Earth Stood Still"

The future is looking bright for Tyler Bates with the signing of two major films for 2008: Warner Bros Watchmen, and Fox's The Day the Earth Stood Still.
ComicBookMovie - 1/15/2008

Alan Moore Talks About WATCHMEN

In a recent interview with Wizard Entertainment Alan Moore discusses his thoughts on WATCHMEN.
Cathie Horlick - 1/3/2008

Headroom Added to Watchmen

Matt Fewer, best known for his role as Max Headroom will be joining the cast of Watchmen.
Cathie Horlick - 11/13/2007

'WATCHMEN' pics: Mason Auto Repair set!

Director Zach Snyder & his Watchmen crew spent the night of 2 November lensing a meeting of the Nite Owls in New Westminster.
Ryan Anthony - 11/4/2007

The Watchmen War Room

Fans of one of the greatest books of all time, The Watchmen, will be awaiting news on their baby eagerly. And though there are no new spoilers or casting information, there are some photos that you’ll be wanting to cast your eyes upon.
Joshua S. Hill - 11/4/2007

'Tales of the Black Freighter' to be a 'WATCHMEN' DVD special feature

An unnamed Warner Bros source reports that the pirate comic "Tales of the Black Freighter" will make it onto the Watchmen DVD as a live-action special feature.
Ryan Anthony - 10/31/2007

Watchmen Interior Shots Visit Smallville

News coming out of the Watchmen universe by way of Watchmencomicmovie.com is that some interior and exterior shots have been filmed at a seemingly popular filming location.
Joshua S. Hill - 10/11/2007

Who Rewrote The Watchmen?

The Watchmen is one of two critically acclaimed comic trades that go down as the pinnacle of the medium, so the pressure has always been self confessed fanboy turned director Zack Snyder. But who rewrote the script?
Joshua S. Hill - 10/3/2007

'Watchmen' update: the Silk Spectre speaks

One of the newest comic book movie heroines gabs excitedly about her upcoming role in Watchmen.
Ryan Anthony - 9/30/2007

Watchmen Production Diaries

Zack Snyder has begun principal photography of Watchmen and shares some stories in his Production Diaries.
Cathie Horlick - 9/26/2007

It's Christmas Time for the 'Watchmen' in Vancouver

Only a day after filming began on Zack Snyder's Watchmen, the production shot a "Christmas Party" scene featuring Andy Warhol.
Ryan Anthony - 9/10/2007

Back to back for Zack Snyder

On the heels of the highly successful film "300", Zach Snyder takes the reigns on his second movie derived from a graphic novel.
Leslie Moore - 9/5/2007

Jeffery Dean Morgan Talks Watchmen

Jeffery Dean Morgan is the Comedian in Watchmen and he recently revealed a few tidbits about his work on the film.
Cathie Horlick - 9/4/2007

The "last mad dash" before Watchmen: Zach Snyder Q&A

The 300 director chats about the teaser poster, resurrecting Nixon and a whole lot Moore.
Ryan Anthony - 8/24/2007

Watchmen Website Up and Running

The comic series that redefined comics as serious literature Watchmen is, as we all know, being made in to a movie. So for fans of the series, you’ll be happy to know that a movie website has finally gone live, care of Warner Bros.
Joshua S. Hill - 8/16/2007

Carla Gugino is Sally Jupiter in Watchmen

The next to join the Zack Snyder adaptation
Leslie Moore - 8/8/2007

Casting Call for Watchmen Wants Legends

Watchmen is casting for roles of Richard Nixon, Yoko Ono, John Lennon, Dick Cavett an more.
Cathie Horlick - 8/6/2007

WATCHMEN Filmed in 300 Style

Zack Snyder will be using techniques delveloped when making 300 as he films Watchmen.
Cathie Horlick - 7/30/2007

The Watchmen Assemble!

The Cast of Watchmen is Confirmed
Leslie Moore - 7/25/2007

Matthew Goode is Adrian Veidt in "Watchmen"

The 'Match Point' star assumes the weighty mantle of the enigmatic Ozymandias in Zach Snyder's adaptation.
Ryan Anthony - 7/23/2007

Watchmen: Silk Spectre & Rorschach are cast!

Malin Akerman has been tapped to fill the Silk Spectre's costume, while Jackie Earle Haley tackles Rorschach. Hurm.
Ryan Anthony - 7/22/2007

Watchmen Synopsis Released

Warner Bros. Pictures has put out a synopsis for WATCHMEN.
Cathie Horlick - 7/16/2007

Billy Crudup in WATCHMEN??

C.H.U.D. reports that Billy Crudup could be filling the role of Dr. Manhattan in the WATCHMEN film.
Cathie Horlick - 7/9/2007

Look-Alikes wanted for "Watchmen" roles.

Celebrity look-alikes are wanted for the upcoming film.
DaiQuan Cain - 7/3/2007

Wizard Talks 300 & Watchmen With Snyder

Director Zach Snyder prepares to follow the unexpected box office success of his sleeper hit "300" with the highly-anticipated "Watchmen," a movie many comic fans said would never happen.
Ryan Anthony - 6/20/2007

Watchmen: Haley as Rorschach? Wilson as Nite Owl?

The rumors swirling around the Internet of Jackie Earle Haley and Patrick Wilson being cast as Rorschach and Nite Owl respectively in Zach Snyder's Watchmen appear closer to confirmation.
Ryan Anthony - 6/18/2007

No Watchmen for Keanu, but maybe for Cusack

Actor Keanu Reeves has declined an offered part in the new Watchmen film, but John Cusack would be happy to step into the breach.
Ryan Anthony - 6/15/2007

Zack Snyder talks Watchmen!

Now that "300" is a blockbuster success, director Zack Snyder will be working on DC's Watchmen!
DaiQuan Cain - 3/19/2007

Watchmen Casting Rumors Continue

The latest casting rumor for the role of Rorschach in Watchmen adds Jackie Earle Haley to the list.
Cathie Horlick - 3/19/2007

Tom Cruises Almost in WATCHMEN!?

Casting rumors have been surfacing for the upcoming film WATCHMEN. The most recent name was Tom Cruise. Devin Faraci of CHUD recently confirmed the fact with Watchmen Director Zack Snyder.
Cathie Horlick - 3/2/2007

"Watchmen" Details from "300" Director Zack Snyder

Director Zack Snyder is out promoting "300", but also let loose some "Watchmen" news to our friends over at FirstShowing.net...
ComicBookMovie - 2/11/2007

Watchmen Film in Snyder's New WB Deal

Zack Snyder (300, Dawn of the Dead) is indeed tagged to helm the Watchmen Film and it's in pre-production.
Bob Gough - 1/30/2007

Zack Snyder excited about Watchmen

the graphic novel adaptation from the director of 300
Leslie Moore - 10/5/2006

Tse Tasked With Merging Watchmen Scripts

Can he improve on David Hayter's much-loved first draft? Is the film in trouble again?
Bob Gough - 7/17/2006

Snyder to Direct Watchmen Movie

The 300 helmer is the latest in a long line of directors tackling the iconoclastic comic.
Bob Gough - 6/23/2006

Dawn of the Dead Director Talking Watchmen

Zack Snyder may be the newest director attached to the Watchmen project.
Bob Gough - 3/28/2006

Greengrass Talks Watchmen Film

What happened with Paramount and the film based on Alan Moore's comic?
Bob Gough - 12/20/2005

Warner Bros. Picks Up Watchmen

The film based on the Alan Moore comic had been dropped by Paramount but gets new life at DC Comics' sister company.
Bob Gough - 12/20/2005

EW Profiles The Watchmen

The latest issue explains how Alan Moore and David Gibbons' mid-80s comic classic influenced modern entertainment.
Bob Gough - 10/23/2005

Paramount Pulls Plug on Watchmen

Paramount has stopped watching over The Watchmen as the company has officially pulled the plug on the film.
Leslie Moore - 6/7/2005

Who’s Watching the Watchmen Film?

Fans fear that the much-awaited adaptation will get lost in the shuffle at Paramount Pictures. Here's an update of where things stand with The Watchmen movie.
Bob Gough - 5/9/2005

Watchmen Movie in Trouble?

Internet talk indicates Paramount wants to scale back the movie's budget despite pre-production work that promises one of the best comic book movies yet made.
Bob Gough - 4/3/2005

Watchmen Script Review Online

An early version of David Hayter's screenplay is critiqued.
Bob Gough - 3/30/2005

INTERVIEW: Watchmen Director Paul Greengrass

CHUD.com has delivered an in-depth interview with the director of the coming Alan Moore comic book movie adaptation Watchmen. This is a multi-parter, so stay tuned. First, part 1...
ComicBookMovie - 3/15/2005

New Watchmen, Sin City Web Site Updates

There's new wallpapers and other goodies to enjoy.
Bob Gough - 3/10/2005

Watchmen Casting Rumor for Silk Spectre

Joan Allen may play a role in Paul Greengrass' Watchmen adaptation.
Bob Gough - 2/28/2005

Official "Watchmen" Website Online

Paramount has launched the OFFICIAL Watchmen movie site. Although, there isn't much there yet but a familiar blood-spattered happy-face. Do you think Wal-Mart will seek legal action? Their cost-cutting commercials just won't be the same anymore.
ComicBookMovie - 2/10/2005

Greengrass on WATCHMEN movie

Greengrass said he'll be involved on the movie for the next 18 months or so, and showed that he's keenly aware of the source material's rep. "WATCHMEN is the holy grail of comic book movies," he said, while professing that he's not nervous. "I'm excited.
ComicBookMovie - 1/31/2005

Watchmen Gets Bourne Supremacy Director

Paul Greengrass will take on the Alan Moore/David Gibbons comic for the big screen.
Bob Gough - 11/20/2004

The Watchmen Film Needs New Director

Darren Aronofsky will no longer be helming the Watchmen film.
Bob Gough - 11/4/2004

Read Script Review for Watchmen

A script review for the Watchmen movie is now available.
Bob Gough - 9/10/2004

Jude Law Interested in Watchmen

The Sky Captain star says he's a big fan of Alan Moore and David Gibbons' Watchmen. Could he take a part?
Bob Gough - 8/12/2004

The Watchmen Movie Closer to Reality

The movie based on Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon's iconoclastic Watchmen maxi-series is moving forward.
Bob Gough - 7/25/2004

Aronofsky to Direct Watchmen?

Not David Hayter as previously rumored...
ComicBookMovie - 4/27/2004

Watchmen Gets Aronofsky for Director

Arthouse director Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, Pi) signed on to helm the Watchmen film.
Bob Gough - 4/22/2004

Watchmen Producer Thanks Hellboy for Boost

Hellboy producer Lloyd Levin says that film’s strong opening weekend gives him energy to push the Watchmen film.
Bob Gough - 4/5/2004

Casting for the Watchmen Movie

Some interesting rumors showing up at Cinescape. Seems they've received an interesting bit of casting gossip for David Hayter's Watchmen adaptation...
ComicBookMovie - 2/5/2004