Watchmen Megathread - Director's cut 3-disc / UCE 5-disc

bandit29 · 04-13-2009, 02:16 PM

So does the director's cut include more blue wang or just more bad acting?

DeadDog · 04-13-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bandit29

So does the director's cut include more blue wang or just more bad acting?

If you have nothing to add, then why post?

I'm looking forward to this one. I had no expectations going into it and found it to be really enjoyable. I bet the blu-ray will be outstanding.

Clark Kent · 04-13-2009, 03:32 PM

After Watchmen's somewhat tepid performance, I wonder if we will really see an extended cut released later this year. There will never be a sequel so the franchise really has no more opportunities for promotional tie-ins except to piggyback on Zach Snyder's future movies.

Tru2theBlu · 04-13-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

After Watchmen's somewhat tepid performance, I wonder if we will really see an extended cut released later this year. There will never be a sequel so the franchise really has no more opportunities for promotional tie-ins except to piggyback on Zach Snyder's future movies.

Good question. I was thinking that they would release the Director's Cut right away. 1) Because Zach said so. 2) Because the film did not do so hot, and they need to recoup their money. WB knows many people who went to see this film and will purchase it, are the type of people who want Director's Cuts and will hold out if they have to. So I think our future is looking bright for the initial release. But I am worried, I do not want to wait until Nov.

Darkhawk9587 · 04-13-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

After Watchmen's somewhat tepid performance, I wonder if we will really see an extended cut released later this year. There will never be a sequel so the franchise really has no more opportunities for promotional tie-ins except to piggyback on Zach Snyder's future movies.

I'm sure it will. Watchmen has become somewhat of a cult classic. I personally loved the movie and know quite a few people who liked it as well. I think Warner Bros. will see how well the first release sells and go off that.

Jim Morrison · 04-13-2009, 06:23 PM

Film of the year for me (thus far) - Snyder did an amazing job bringing the graphic novel to life. I'll be all over any release(s) that Warner puts out...double-dip, triple-dip, whatever.

raskal66 · 04-13-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

After Watchmen's somewhat tepid performance, I wonder if we will really see an extended cut released later this year. There will never be a sequel so the franchise really has no more opportunities for promotional tie-ins except to piggyback on Zach Snyder's future movies.

It managed to pull in $100M (though I don't think it made the film's negative cost) so we'll probably get the extended cut to help WB break even because there's still $50M in red ink to be made up for. It could have done much better given the marketing push the movie got, but I think the water cooler discussion started and the movie keeled over after that. It confused too many people and didn't have any star power in it to have pulled in the $300M Warner Brothers was hoping for. A good home video could help close the gap with an extended cut and Black Freighter worked in. That's just a guess though...

blu-mike · 04-17-2009, 02:35 AM

From the Digital Bits Rumor Mill

Sources are confirming that Warner is soon to announce the DVD and Blu-ray release of Watchmen on 7/28

zahinn · 04-17-2009, 02:39 AM

Isn't that a bit too early. I remember Ironman came out on March and the BD came out on Sept...

I was actually hoping for a Sept release..because I will out of US on July..meaning I will be missing out on the store exclusives

Blu Titan · 04-17-2009, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by zahinn

Isn't that a bit too early. I remember Ironman came out on March and the BD came out on Sept...

I was actually hoping for a Sept release..because I will out of US on July..meaning I will be missing out on the store exclusives

It is not too early. Ironman was a boxoffice smash, and Watchmen...well it did not fare as well.

Dr.Mirakle32 · 04-17-2009, 02:44 AM

Iron Man came out in May of '08.

zahinn · 04-17-2009, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Mirakle32

Iron Man came out in May of '08.

I thought it was March 8th

Blu-ray Fanatic · 04-17-2009, 02:51 AM

July?!?! Why so long? I would've expected no later than June. Huh, oh well, it's just around the corner.

Romulus · 04-17-2009, 02:53 AM

This was the exact same with 300. People shouldn't be surprised by this at all.

MAPdead · 04-17-2009, 02:54 AM

Good I'm glad its coming out sooner then later.

Tru2theBlu · 04-17-2009, 02:55 AM

The studio needs to recoup its money somehow...

McCrutchy · 04-17-2009, 03:02 AM

But the director's cut supposedly won't be out until November/December, and I won't be double-dipping. Reminds me of the Zodiac DVD situation.

Col.Zombie · 04-17-2009, 03:08 AM

I'll be there when the doors open. I will also double dip on this...if need be.

Clark Kent · 04-17-2009, 03:51 AM

This date had already been leaked on the list of Warner titles for that sales promotion. Nice to get confirmation though.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 04-17-2009, 03:54 AM

I'll give a rent first then wait for the "Directors cut" in the near future. No double dipping for me; cannot afford it and its a waste of money.

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bandit29 Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Trading Score: (0) Collection: (65) HT Gallery: (0)	So does the director's cut include more blue wang or just more bad acting? __________________ PSN ID: bandit29 "let freedom ring with a shotgun blast!" - R. Flynn

04-17-2009, 02:35 AM	#128 (permalink)
blu-mike Special Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (265) HT Gallery: (0)	Watchmen July 28th From the Digital Bits Rumor Mill Sources are confirming that Warner is soon to announce the DVD and Blu-ray release of Watchmen on 7/28

04-17-2009, 02:51 AM	#133 (permalink)
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Antonio Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (3)	July?!?! Why so long? I would've expected no later than June. Huh, oh well, it's just around the corner. __________________ <-----------HT Setup needs to be updated so don't rate it just yet.

04-17-2009, 03:02 AM	#137 (permalink)
McCrutchy Special Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: East Coast, USA Trading Score: (0) Collection: (114) HT Gallery: (2)	But the director's cut supposedly won't be out until November/December, and I won't be double-dipping. Reminds me of the Zodiac DVD situation. __________________ SEAN CONNERY/SIDNEY LUMET FANS! PLEASE SIGN MY PETITION TO GET THE OFFENCE ON BLU-RAY/DVD! Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-101FD 50" 1080p NTSC/PAL Signature Series Monitor Panasonic DMP-BD35 (Modified for Blu-ray Regions A, B and C and DVD Regions 1-6) COMING SOON Onkyo HT-S9100THX 7.1 Home Theater System TiVo HD XL DVR (2TB) with Verizon FiOS CableCARD Harmony 900 Universal Remote Control

04-17-2009, 03:08 AM	#138 (permalink)
Col.Zombie Expert Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right smack in the middle of the zombie apocalypse!! Trading Score: (0) Collection: (205) HT Gallery: (0)	I'll be there when the doors open. I will also double dip on this...if need be. __________________ Number of Blu-Rays - 219

04-13-2009, 03:32 PM	#123 (permalink)
Clark Kent Blu-ray Champion Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Metropolis Trading Score: (5) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	After Watchmen's somewhat tepid performance, I wonder if we will really see an extended cut released later this year. There will never be a sequel so the franchise really has no more opportunities for promotional tie-ins except to piggyback on Zach Snyder's future movies.

04-13-2009, 06:23 PM	#126 (permalink)
Jim Morrison Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (40) HT Gallery: (0)	Film of the year for me (thus far) - Snyder did an amazing job bringing the graphic novel to life. I'll be all over any release(s) that Warner puts out...double-dip, triple-dip, whatever.

04-17-2009, 02:39 AM	#129 (permalink)
zahinn Power Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (66) HT Gallery: (0)	Isn't that a bit too early. I remember Ironman came out on March and the BD came out on Sept... I was actually hoping for a Sept release..because I will out of US on July..meaning I will be missing out on the store exclusives

04-17-2009, 02:44 AM	#131 (permalink)
Dr.Mirakle32 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	Iron Man came out in May of '08.

04-17-2009, 02:53 AM	#134 (permalink)
Romulus Expert Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (72) HT Gallery: (0)	This was the exact same with 300. People shouldn't be surprised by this at all.

04-17-2009, 02:54 AM	#135 (permalink)
MAPdead Special Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Carolina Trading Score: (0) Collection: (107) HT Gallery: (0)	Good I'm glad its coming out sooner then later.

04-17-2009, 02:55 AM	#136 (permalink)
Tru2theBlu Power Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Portland, OR Trading Score: (10) Collection: (50) HT Gallery: (0)	The studio needs to recoup its money somehow...

04-17-2009, 03:51 AM	#139 (permalink)
Clark Kent Blu-ray Champion Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Metropolis Trading Score: (5) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	This date had already been leaked on the list of Warner titles for that sales promotion. Nice to get confirmation though.

04-17-2009, 03:54 AM	#140 (permalink)
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Antonio Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (3)	I'll give a rent first then wait for the "Directors cut" in the near future. No double dipping for me; cannot afford it and its a waste of money. __________________ <-----------HT Setup needs to be updated so don't rate it just yet.

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