Watchmen Blu Ray - Directors Cut - 205 Minutes! - Blu-ray Forum

Swift1246 · 02-18-2009, 06:44 PM

Zack Snyder is preparing two extended cuts for the DVD/Blu-ray release. The theatrical cut - which you'll be seeing in less than three weeks! - clocks in at 156 minutes. The Director's Cut will run 190 minutes. And then there will be a cut splicing in "Tales of the Black Freighter" that will run a whopping 205 minutes. Wow.

Source : http://www.collider.com/entertainmen...d/10993/tcid/1

Update:

Collider: What is the final running time on the DVD and what can fans look forward to?

Zack: The final running time without the Black Freighter is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Collider: When you say the Black Freighter, so you’re going to put in some of the animated bits?

Zack: No. The Black Freighter version of the movie, which we call the final cut or the ultimate cut – it has a marketed name that I don’t know exactly what it is. That version of the movie, because when we were up there we physically shot the in’s and out’s, scenes at the newsstand that go into the movie. There’s like scenes where our characters pass the newsstand and then we pick up action at the newsstand and it gets us into the Black Freighter….with shots that go into it and it comes to life and you follow the Black Freighter story and then come back into the movie. That version of the movie is the director’s cut with the Black Freighter intercut. That version sort of traces the structure of the Black Freighter that's integrated into the comic book… So that version is the 3 hour and 25 minute version. So you have all those in’s and out’s…but the director’s cut includes the Hollis death stuff, that’s just a lot more connective tissue…it’s hard for me to even remember exactly what’s in it. But it’s just a lot more.

Collider: So let me ask you, is there footage that isn’t going in this director’s cut that’s sitting on the sidelines…or is this really everything?

Zack: It’s really pretty much everything. The 3 hour version is pretty much everything. There was very little that we shot that I didn’t like or use.

Here’s what Debbie said:

Collider: What is coming on the DVD? Is there a director’s cut? A separate theatrical cut?

Debbie Snyder: They’re all done because we had to finish them all at the same time. We have the 3 hour director’s cut which will be released at the first release of the DVD…which will probably be around Comic-Con of this year.

Collider: Can I ask you, is there going to be a theatrical cut and a director’s cut on the same DVD or are these separate DVDs?

Debbie: I think on one of them, I don’t know if it’s the Blu-ray, I think it does exist together. But don’t hold me to it. We also did the craziest thing ever called “The In-Movie Experience” for Blu-ray which I’ve never seen before…where Zack actually…it’s like a director’s commentary but it’s him and there are all these boxes and they’ll play the movie and he’ll point to a scene and they’ll deconstruct the scene on all these monitors behind him where you can see the green screen version of it. Or if it’s Dr. Manhattan you can see some great effects. It’s kind of like “Minority Report” as it feels very futuristic. And then there will be, I believe, in the fall the Ultimate Watchmen cut which will have the Black Freighter thread through the film which includes the ins and outs that we shot at the newsstand so that’s pretty fun. And another thing is we finished all the versions and it was an enormous amount of money because of Dr. Manhattan. Because if you think about it, it was an hour difference between the theatrical version, so it’s a lot of visual effects on Dr. Manhattan and we finished it at the same quality so we were really excited that they let us do that.

jono_0101 · 02-18-2009, 06:48 PM

thats a hell of a lot of extra footage, i dont even really know anything about the watchmen, but seeing the trailers it looks really cool, and im definitely going to go see it, one thing i was wondering though, whats that guys deal that looks an awful lot like batman? is that kind of a rip off, or am i just looking at it wrong?

TauHeel05 · 02-18-2009, 06:48 PM

Nice.

snoman_99 · 02-18-2009, 06:49 PM

well if they splice that in.. it will be just like the book thats for sure, and i'll definately pick it up!!!!!

Kyo28 · 02-18-2009, 07:09 PM

205 minutes? That must be some kind of record! I was already planning to pick this up (and 156 minutes was pretty long already) ... now, I can't wait for the blu to be released! I just hope the additional footage will add to the story and not slow down the pacing too much.

kdn1221 · 02-18-2009, 07:11 PM

Even though I don't know anything about Watchmen, the trailers seems interesting. I'm thinking of catching this on IMAX. If it's good, I like the idea of having the extended cuts. This is how movies should be when they are set for Blu.

I like to get my movies complete without missing parts deleted for time's sake. Hope the studios keep this in mind when they release their movies.

Dubstar · 02-18-2009, 07:28 PM

I've seen running times for the theatrical cut being 163 minutes.

Darkhawk9587 · 02-18-2009, 08:00 PM

Heck yes! That is awesome. I will definitely hold off for the 205 minute one. Hopefully there will also be a ton of special features on the disc as well.

johnarnold101 · 02-18-2009, 08:14 PM

No matter what the format, that is some serious bang for the buck. If I could get a 3 hour version on IMAX or close to it I might be willing to pay the ticket cost. It's when they want $10-$15 for a animated flick under 90 minutes I won't go.

I don't know anything about the graphic novel, never read it but I'm looking forward to this movie from what I've seen on extended previews.

bluskies · 02-18-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by johnarnold101

I don't know anything about the graphic novel, never read it but I'm looking forward to this movie from what I've seen on extended previews.

Those of you who haven't read the graphic novel REALLY should order a copy now. It is probably the greatest graphic novel of them all, and you will have a deeper understanding of the characters, and there are text pieces that really add to it. And with the notes by Alan Moore (the writer), you will see how the characters all came out of other existing comic book characters.

It really is intense and the art and writing make it a must have, even for people who don't read comics.

Darkhawk9587 · 02-18-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bluskies

Those of you who haven't read the graphic novel REALLY should order a copy now. It is probably the greatest graphic novel of them all, and you will have a deeper understanding of the characters, and there are text pieces that really add to it. And with the notes by Alan Moore (the writer), you will see how the characters all came out of other existing comic book characters.

It really is intense and the art and writing make it a must have, even for people who don't read comics.

I couldn't agree more. After I first picked this up and finished reading it, I began to look forward more and more to this movie. It is such a great graphic novel. One of my favorites for sure.

ThriceBB · 02-18-2009, 08:35 PM

im sort of confused. will all 3 versions be released on blu together? or 3 seperate releases?

bypass · 02-18-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyo28

205 minutes? That must be some kind of record! I was already planning to pick this up (and 156 minutes was pretty long already) ... now, I can't wait for the blu to be released! I just hope the additional footage will add to the story and not slow down the pacing too much.

LOTR: Return of the King comes in at a hefty 251 minutes!

Tcan21 · 02-18-2009, 08:38 PM

I definitely will make one of my rare appearances to the theater to see this movie and then the blu-ray with all these different cuts

DetroitSportsFan · 02-18-2009, 08:39 PM

I'm excited, but... how reliable is this site?

Grimshaw23 · 02-18-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkhawk9587

I couldn't agree more. After I first picked this up and finished reading it, I began to look forward more and more to this movie. It is such a great graphic novel. One of my favorites for sure.

Personally, I would rather watch the movie first then read the novel afterward. Why? because it would just ruin the surprise factor for me if I already know what will happen. The movie is only less than 3 weeks from now.

Sky_Captain · 02-18-2009, 08:49 PM

Christ, it's like Alexander all over again...

Moefiz · 02-18-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swift1246

Zack Snyder is preparing two extended cuts for the DVD/Blu-ray release. The theatrical cut - which you'll be seeing in less than three weeks! - clocks in at 156 minutes. The Director's Cut will run 190 minutes. And then there will be a cut splicing in "Tales of the Black Freighter" that will run a whopping 205 minutes. Wow.

Source : http://www.collider.com/entertainmen...d/10993/tcid/1

Talk about dedication to your source material.

I can't wait to see this movie.

Swift1246 · 02-18-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

I'm excited, but... how reliable is this site?

Very, also Aint it Cool has it posted as well.

DetroitSportsFan · 02-18-2009, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swift1246

Very, also Aint it Cool has it posted as well.

Good to know. I'm looking forward to this.

02-18-2009, 06:44 PM	#1
Swift1246 Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:San Antonio, TX 4K collection:261 Blu-ray collection:1025 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:7	Watchmen Blu Ray - Directors Cut - 205 Minutes! Zack Snyder is preparing two extended cuts for the DVD/Blu-ray release. The theatrical cut - which you'll be seeing in less than three weeks! - clocks in at 156 minutes. The Director's Cut will run 190 minutes. And then there will be a cut splicing in "Tales of the Black Freighter" that will run a whopping 205 minutes. Wow. Source : http://www.collider.com/entertainmen...d/10993/tcid/1 Update: Collider: What is the final running time on the DVD and what can fans look forward to? Zack: The final running time without the Black Freighter is 3 hours and 10 minutes. Collider: When you say the Black Freighter, so you’re going to put in some of the animated bits? Zack: No. The Black Freighter version of the movie, which we call the final cut or the ultimate cut – it has a marketed name that I don’t know exactly what it is. That version of the movie, because when we were up there we physically shot the in’s and out’s, scenes at the newsstand that go into the movie. There’s like scenes where our characters pass the newsstand and then we pick up action at the newsstand and it gets us into the Black Freighter….with shots that go into it and it comes to life and you follow the Black Freighter story and then come back into the movie. That version of the movie is the director’s cut with the Black Freighter intercut. That version sort of traces the structure of the Black Freighter that's integrated into the comic book… So that version is the 3 hour and 25 minute version. So you have all those in’s and out’s…but the director’s cut includes the Hollis death stuff, that’s just a lot more connective tissue…it’s hard for me to even remember exactly what’s in it. But it’s just a lot more. Collider: So let me ask you, is there footage that isn’t going in this director’s cut that’s sitting on the sidelines…or is this really everything? Zack: It’s really pretty much everything. The 3 hour version is pretty much everything. There was very little that we shot that I didn’t like or use. Here’s what Debbie said: Collider: What is coming on the DVD? Is there a director’s cut? A separate theatrical cut? Debbie Snyder: They’re all done because we had to finish them all at the same time. We have the 3 hour director’s cut which will be released at the first release of the DVD…which will probably be around Comic-Con of this year. Collider: Can I ask you, is there going to be a theatrical cut and a director’s cut on the same DVD or are these separate DVDs? Debbie: I think on one of them, I don’t know if it’s the Blu-ray, I think it does exist together. But don’t hold me to it. We also did the craziest thing ever called “The In-Movie Experience” for Blu-ray which I’ve never seen before…where Zack actually…it’s like a director’s commentary but it’s him and there are all these boxes and they’ll play the movie and he’ll point to a scene and they’ll deconstruct the scene on all these monitors behind him where you can see the green screen version of it. Or if it’s Dr. Manhattan you can see some great effects. It’s kind of like “Minority Report” as it feels very futuristic. And then there will be, I believe, in the fall the Ultimate Watchmen cut which will have the Black Freighter thread through the film which includes the ins and outs that we shot at the newsstand so that’s pretty fun. And another thing is we finished all the versions and it was an enormous amount of money because of Dr. Manhattan. Because if you think about it, it was an hour difference between the theatrical version, so it’s a lot of visual effects on Dr. Manhattan and we finished it at the same quality so we were really excited that they let us do that. Last edited by Swift1246; 02-19-2009 at 02:39 PM. Reason: Update

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02-18-2009, 06:48 PM	#2
jono_0101 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:St. Louis Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:7	thats a hell of a lot of extra footage, i dont even really know anything about the watchmen, but seeing the trailers it looks really cool, and im definitely going to go see it, one thing i was wondering though, whats that guys deal that looks an awful lot like batman? is that kind of a rip off, or am i just looking at it wrong?

02-18-2009, 06:48 PM	#3
TauHeel05 Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:2599 Blu-ray collection:8144 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:23	Nice.

02-18-2009, 06:49 PM	#4
snoman_99 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Your Momma, Oklahoma 4K collection:524 Blu-ray collection:3423 DVD collection:48	well if they splice that in.. it will be just like the book thats for sure, and i'll definately pick it up!!!!!

02-18-2009, 07:09 PM	#5
Kyo28 Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:446 Blu-ray reviews:12	205 minutes? That must be some kind of record! I was already planning to pick this up (and 156 minutes was pretty long already) ... now, I can't wait for the blu to be released! I just hope the additional footage will add to the story and not slow down the pacing too much.

02-18-2009, 07:11 PM	#6
kdn1221 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 DVD collection:673	Even though I don't know anything about Watchmen, the trailers seems interesting. I'm thinking of catching this on IMAX. If it's good, I like the idea of having the extended cuts. This is how movies should be when they are set for Blu. I like to get my movies complete without missing parts deleted for time's sake. Hope the studios keep this in mind when they release their movies.

02-18-2009, 07:28 PM	#7
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	I've seen running times for the theatrical cut being 163 minutes.

02-18-2009, 08:00 PM	#8
Darkhawk9587 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:66 Blu-ray collection:487 Trading Score:30	Heck yes! That is awesome. I will definitely hold off for the 205 minute one. Hopefully there will also be a ton of special features on the disc as well.

02-18-2009, 08:14 PM	#9
johnarnold101 Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Boise, ID Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:13	No matter what the format, that is some serious bang for the buck. If I could get a 3 hour version on IMAX or close to it I might be willing to pay the ticket cost. It's when they want $10-$15 for a animated flick under 90 minutes I won't go. I don't know anything about the graphic novel, never read it but I'm looking forward to this movie from what I've seen on extended previews.

02-18-2009, 08:35 PM	#12
ThriceBB Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:261	im sort of confused. will all 3 versions be released on blu together? or 3 seperate releases?

02-18-2009, 08:38 PM	#14
Tcan21 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Carrollton, Texas Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:353	I definitely will make one of my rare appearances to the theater to see this movie and then the blu-ray with all these different cuts

02-18-2009, 08:39 PM	#15
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I'm excited, but... how reliable is this site?

02-18-2009, 08:49 PM	#17
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	Christ, it's like Alexander all over again...

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