Watchmen out March 6th? - Blu-ray Forum

CRMA · 01-10-2009, 10:49 PM

Source: Variety

There's been a promising development in the ongoing legal battle between Warner Bros. and Fox over the rights to the upcoming Alan Moore adapted, Zack Snyder directed WATCHMEN that may actually result in the film being released on March 6th. Apparently, both parties have requested an upcoming hearing be delayed because they've entered into a settlement discussion and it has so far been quite productive. Settlement talks started last week and concessions have apparently been made on both sides. What this basically means is that WB will likely be paying Fox a whole heap of money to end the lawsuit once and for all and have the move released on time. As of now, however, January 20th is still the date when federal judge Gary Feess gives his final ruling on the matter but if the settlement talks prove successful, we may be able to put this whole business behind us and see the movie the first week of March.

DetroitSportsFan · 01-10-2009, 11:38 PM

I saw a few commercials for this today during the Ravens/Titans game.

And this belongs in the Movies/TV section.

ckent22 · 01-10-2009, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CRMA

Source: Variety

There's been a promising development in the ongoing legal battle between Warner Bros. and Fox over the rights to the upcoming Alan Moore adapted, Zack Snyder directed WATCHMEN that may actually result in the film being released on March 6th. Apparently, both parties have requested an upcoming hearing be delayed because they've entered into a settlement discussion and it has so far been quite productive. Settlement talks started last week and concessions have apparently been made on both sides. What this basically means is that WB will likely be paying Fox a whole heap of money to end the lawsuit once and for all and have the move released on time. As of now, however, January 20th is still the date when federal judge Gary Feess gives his final ruling on the matter but if the settlement talks prove successful, we may be able to put this whole business behind us and see the movie the first week of March.

I sure hope so. You gotta be disappointed with both WB and Fox for different reasons.

matthieuxdetoux · 01-11-2009, 12:21 AM

It would be really dumb for them to shelve or hold back the film no matter what the circumstances. Considering the teaser ran in front of the second highest grossing film ever and all of the advertising is for that date. Warner will shell out whatever it takes to get the film out on time, not to mention Fox doesn't want a HUGE fanboy boycott. Especially with Wolverine coming out soon...

Beast · 01-11-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ckent22

I sure hope so. You gotta be disappointed with both WB and Fox for different reasons.

Disappointed with WB, yep. Fox? Nope. They're in the right here.

ckent22 · 01-11-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Beast

Disappointed with WB, yep. Fox? Nope. They're in the right here.

This is probably just as anticipated as The Dark Knight and to keep people from seeing this definitely makes me disappointed with them.

PS3+HDDVD OWNER · 01-11-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ckent22

This is probably just as anticipated as The Dark Knight and to keep people from seeing this definitely makes me disappointed with them.

I wouldn't go that far...

Beast · 01-11-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PS3+HDDVD OWNER

I wouldn't go that far...

I disliked Dark Knight and I wouldn't even go that far.

ckent22 · 01-11-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by PS3+HDDVD OWNER

I wouldn't go that far...

Actually it is.

01-10-2009, 10:49 PM	#1
CRMA Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 46 Trading Score:1	Watchmen out March 6th? Source: Variety There's been a promising development in the ongoing legal battle between Warner Bros. and Fox over the rights to the upcoming Alan Moore adapted, Zack Snyder directed WATCHMEN that may actually result in the film being released on March 6th. Apparently, both parties have requested an upcoming hearing be delayed because they've entered into a settlement discussion and it has so far been quite productive. Settlement talks started last week and concessions have apparently been made on both sides. What this basically means is that WB will likely be paying Fox a whole heap of money to end the lawsuit once and for all and have the move released on time. As of now, however, January 20th is still the date when federal judge Gary Feess gives his final ruling on the matter but if the settlement talks prove successful, we may be able to put this whole business behind us and see the movie the first week of March.

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01-10-2009, 11:38 PM	#2
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I saw a few commercials for this today during the Ravens/Titans game. And this belongs in the Movies/TV section.

01-11-2009, 12:21 AM	#4
matthieuxdetoux Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kent, Ohio Blu-ray collection:136	It would be really dumb for them to shelve or hold back the film no matter what the circumstances. Considering the teaser ran in front of the second highest grossing film ever and all of the advertising is for that date. Warner will shell out whatever it takes to get the film out on time, not to mention Fox doesn't want a HUGE fanboy boycott. Especially with Wolverine coming out soon...

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