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Post by tap on Dec 26, 2008 13:14:28 GMT -5
! Holy excretory matter..... Then the movie better be snorking long as hell... snyder's cut was around 3 hours and 30 minutes long but the studio is making him cut an hour out of it... yeah that's why people over at AICN are worried about it. Yeah, but if Snyder wasn't obsessed with slow-motion, you could probably fit in a lot more. No wonder 22 minutes equals 13 pages of the story.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Dec 26, 2008 13:39:12 GMT -5
snyder's cut was around 3 hours and 30 minutes long but the studio is making him cut an hour out of it... yeah that's why people over at AICN are worried about it. Yeah, but if Snyder wasn't obsessed with slow-motion, you could probably fit in a lot more. No wonder 22 minutes equals 13 pages of the story. Well he does the slow motion to simulate moving from panel to panel.
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Post by Rorschach on Dec 26, 2008 20:15:43 GMT -5
How does FOX win this!? They owned it for some time in the 1980s, didn't film it, and let it go to some other studio. I mean, they're gonna profit off of a movie they didn't film. And, this could delay the release! SON OF A BITCH!!!! This. Fanboy nitpicking aside, the real news at hand is that Fox is committing highway robbery here. They didn't spend one penny on this film (no, the legal fees for this lawsuit don't count, smart ass), and thus they don't deserve a single one. THIS. This also sets a dangerous precedent for exactly how long a studio can dick around with the rights to a film without actually making a goddamn move on it. I for one can wait on the movie if WB appeals this decision (as they should ).
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Post by Tehboobz wants Ewa Sonnett on Dec 26, 2008 23:30:32 GMT -5
This. Fanboy nitpicking aside, the real news at hand is that Fox is committing highway robbery here. They didn't spend one penny on this film (no, the legal fees for this lawsuit don't count, smart ass), and thus they don't deserve a single one. THIS. This also sets a dangerous precedent for exactly how long a studio can dick around with the rights to a film without actually making a goddamn move on it. I for one can wait on the movie if WB appeals this decision (as they should ). I agree with ya. I hope WB appeals the HELL out of this. FOX didn't have clue f***ing one on how to make this. And NOW they get to have a chunk of the profits from someone who DID? BS.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2008 1:21:54 GMT -5
I really hate the guys who run Fox. I feel dirty when I watch animation domination, NFL football, or old re-runs of Malcom in the Middle.
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Post by Cela on Dec 27, 2008 2:38:18 GMT -5
We must boycot Fox, only then will we get Watchmen Babies in: V for Vacation
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Post by Frank Castle on Dec 27, 2008 3:03:10 GMT -5
The funny thing about there even being a Watchmen movie is that during high school, I took a theater class and did bits from Rorschach's journal for my monologue and had to convince my teacher that there was no movie being made or had been made and there was zero chance in hell of it ever being made.
This was in 2005 where it was still in the developmental hell stage.
So, it's 2008, almost 2009, and now I look like a big liar.
But still, I got a B on my act, so it doesn't matter.
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Post by Jason Todd Grisham on Dec 27, 2008 3:13:33 GMT -5
This. Fanboy nitpicking aside, the real news at hand is that Fox is committing highway robbery here. They didn't spend one penny on this film (no, the legal fees for this lawsuit don't count, smart ass), and thus they don't deserve a single one. They spent five years on the project, before the producers left. They claim the turnabout deal gave them the rights to distribute the film, and rights over any sequels. And that they tried to work a deal with Warner before it went to courts. If the judge decided in their favor, there must be some merit to the case.
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Post by Bravo Echo November on Dec 27, 2008 3:35:50 GMT -5
Knowing FOX they will cut the film to 90 Minutes and make it PG-13.
If this was another studio that won the rights I would not be agitated but I have a VERY huge dislike for FOX. I'll wait for the film to be released if WB appeals this.
But another question though, what does this mean for Paramount? They helped Warner with the movie.
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Post by tap on Dec 27, 2008 21:52:44 GMT -5
Okay, here's something that's been bugging me, besides the overuse of slow-motion (I don't mind it, generally, but I've already seen WAY too much from all the previews and trailers, but as I jokingly suggested, it's Snyder, so I shouldn't be too surprised!):
Why the hell would WB and Snyder set about making this movie while not securing the rights first? If Fox had the rights, why not just buy them off? People on the internet are getting upset at Fox... but I'd be more upset at WB's incompetence.
Instead of saying "hmm, who owns the Watchmen film rights? Find out and we'll buy them!" they just set about making it without securing those rights... proves just how stupid they are. Unless I am mistaking something, people should be directing their anger at WB, THEN Fox, not just Fox. WB set themselves up for a lawsuit. Sure, Fox looks really bad for waiting until the film is made then "AHA! Suing you!" Don't just shoot the messenger though (or kick him into a gaping hole) without some perspective.
Again, unless I am missing something litigious. That's what the story breaks down to, from the facts I know.
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Post by Rorschach on Dec 27, 2008 22:04:54 GMT -5
Okay, here's something that's been bugging me, besides the overuse of slow-motion (I don't mind it, generally, but I've already seen WAY too much from all the previews and trailers, but as I jokingly suggested, it's Snyder, so I shouldn't be too surprised!): Why the hell would WB and Snyder set about making this movie while not securing the rights first? If Fox had the rights, why not just buy them off? People on the internet are getting upset at Fox... but I'd be more upset at WB's incompetence. Instead of saying "hmm, who owns the Watchmen film rights? Find out and we'll buy them!" they just set about making it without securing those rights... proves just how stupid they are. Unless I am mistaking something, people should be directing their anger at WB, THEN Fox, not just Fox. WB set themselves up for a lawsuit. Sure, Fox looks really bad for waiting until the film is made then "AHA! Suing you!" Don't just shoot the messenger though (or kick him into a gaping hole) without some perspective. Again, unless I am missing something litigious. That's what the story breaks down to, from the facts I know. From what I've read, WB did everything they THOUGHT they had to do. FOX found a loophole, exploited it once WB was DONE making the goddamn movie (Not during production, not during mock ups, not during casting, ect.) and now they want to sit back and reap all the benefits. TOTALLY unfair to those who put the blood, sweat and tears into the film.
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Post by tap on Dec 27, 2008 22:12:36 GMT -5
Okay, here's something that's been bugging me, besides the overuse of slow-motion (I don't mind it, generally, but I've already seen WAY too much from all the previews and trailers, but as I jokingly suggested, it's Snyder, so I shouldn't be too surprised!): Why the hell would WB and Snyder set about making this movie while not securing the rights first? If Fox had the rights, why not just buy them off? People on the internet are getting upset at Fox... but I'd be more upset at WB's incompetence. Instead of saying "hmm, who owns the Watchmen film rights? Find out and we'll buy them!" they just set about making it without securing those rights... proves just how stupid they are. Unless I am mistaking something, people should be directing their anger at WB, THEN Fox, not just Fox. WB set themselves up for a lawsuit. Sure, Fox looks really bad for waiting until the film is made then "AHA! Suing you!" Don't just shoot the messenger though (or kick him into a gaping hole) without some perspective. Again, unless I am missing something litigious. That's what the story breaks down to, from the facts I know. From what I've read, WB did everything they THOUGHT they had to do. FOX found a loophole, exploited it once WB was DONE making the goddamn movie (Not during production, not during mock ups, not during casting, ect.) and now they want to sit back and reap all the benefits. TOTALLY unfair to those who put the blood, sweat and tears into the film. Hmm. Well, ignorance of the law can be forgiven at face value, but if the loophole was there, WB should have made the case to close it. I'm not going out of my way to be a Fox defender (I don't privilege any movie studio), but the hyperbole of hate is a bit much.
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Post by Hulkshi Tanahashi on Dec 27, 2008 22:15:23 GMT -5
Okay, here's something that's been bugging me, besides the overuse of slow-motion (I don't mind it, generally, but I've already seen WAY too much from all the previews and trailers, but as I jokingly suggested, it's Snyder, so I shouldn't be too surprised!): Why the hell would WB and Snyder set about making this movie while not securing the rights first? If Fox had the rights, why not just buy them off? People on the internet are getting upset at Fox... but I'd be more upset at WB's incompetence. Instead of saying "hmm, who owns the Watchmen film rights? Find out and we'll buy them!" they just set about making it without securing those rights... proves just how stupid they are. Unless I am mistaking something, people should be directing their anger at WB, THEN Fox, not just Fox. WB set themselves up for a lawsuit. Sure, Fox looks really bad for waiting until the film is made then "AHA! Suing you!" Don't just shoot the messenger though (or kick him into a gaping hole) without some perspective. Again, unless I am missing something litigious. That's what the story breaks down to, from the facts I know. Warner Bros. owns DC Comics. DC Comics owns Watchmen. Therefore, Warner Bros. own Watchmen and has the right to film it, like they did with Superman, Batman, and others.
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Post by tap on Dec 27, 2008 22:19:09 GMT -5
Okay, here's something that's been bugging me, besides the overuse of slow-motion (I don't mind it, generally, but I've already seen WAY too much from all the previews and trailers, but as I jokingly suggested, it's Snyder, so I shouldn't be too surprised!): Why the hell would WB and Snyder set about making this movie while not securing the rights first? If Fox had the rights, why not just buy them off? People on the internet are getting upset at Fox... but I'd be more upset at WB's incompetence. Instead of saying "hmm, who owns the Watchmen film rights? Find out and we'll buy them!" they just set about making it without securing those rights... proves just how stupid they are. Unless I am mistaking something, people should be directing their anger at WB, THEN Fox, not just Fox. WB set themselves up for a lawsuit. Sure, Fox looks really bad for waiting until the film is made then "AHA! Suing you!" Don't just shoot the messenger though (or kick him into a gaping hole) without some perspective. Again, unless I am missing something litigious. That's what the story breaks down to, from the facts I know. Warner Bros. owns DC Comics. DC Comics owns Watchmen. Therefore, Warner Bros. own Watchmen and has the right to film it, like they did with Superman, Batman, and others. Then why would the rights be sold? That's just... incredibly puzzling. Unless it's like when Marvel sold off a bunch or properties and now are buying those properties back. There's got to be something I am missing. If they had the rights in the first place... how did Fox manage to get its foot in the door? Distribution?
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Post by Hulkshi Tanahashi on Dec 27, 2008 22:31:39 GMT -5
Warner Bros. owns DC Comics. DC Comics owns Watchmen. Therefore, Warner Bros. own Watchmen and has the right to film it, like they did with Superman, Batman, and others. Then why would the rights be sold? That's just... incredibly puzzling. Unless it's like when Marvel sold off a bunch or properties and now are buying those properties back. There's got to be something I am missing. If they had the rights in the first place... how did Fox manage to get its foot in the door? Distribution? Because FOX and Warner Bros. were working together to make the film. However, it got stuck into developmental hell, eventually going to Universal and Paramount because of a 1991 buy-out. Then, it got back to Warner Bros, and basically Fox is suing, claiming that they didn't get their buy-out money.
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Post by Silent Brad on Dec 27, 2008 23:46:50 GMT -5
Knowing FOX they will cut the film to 90 Minutes and make it PG-13.If this was another studio that won the rights I would not be agitated but I have a VERY huge dislike for FOX. I'll wait for the film to be released if WB appeals this. But another question though, what does this mean for Paramount? They helped Warner with the movie. Nothings going to happen to the actual film at all. Fox has the rights to distribute the film, WB and Snyder still have control over the film, it's just that Fox gets a certain amount of the profits from the film. To us movie goers, we won't notice a thing about it. Just a few dollars out of pockets are going to Fox.
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Post by Rorschach on Dec 28, 2008 20:55:36 GMT -5
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