WATCHMEN Movie Discussion (book SPOILERS)

[wofford29]

Here's the whole article...


lol

https://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2008/09/alan-moore-on-w.html

 

[CelticPredator]

Smart man, brings good points.

But movies can be just as deep as books. The only difference is your "reading" the "thing" in 2 hours, insted of 2 days....

 

[Batty]

From the Antilles thread:

Alan Moore is the creator of DC's Watchmen, V for Vendetta, etc.., and is a filthy, snobbish recluse. He hates franchising and absolutely despises the comic book industry for capitalizing on it's superheroes... despite the fact that it is what pays his bills and made him the celebrity he is today. He's basically one of those hypocritical @$$holes who says "fight the power" yet never hesitates to take a royalty check from them.

I know who Alan Moore is. I don't understand your reply to Tom's comment where he simply pointed out that there is no group called "The Watchmen" or "Watchmen." Who's balls was he busting?

 

[Giant Chicken]

From the Antilles thread:



I know who Alan Moore is. I don't understand your reply to Tom's comment where he simply pointed out that there is no group called "The Watchmen" or "Watchmen." Who's balls was he busting?

Thank You Batty! I too was very confused on ThenMags response.

 

[IrishJedi]

In his completely random "Alan Moore is a hypocrite who still cashes the royalty check" diatribe thenammagazine also neglected (or overlooked) the fact that Moore won't make one single penny off the WATCHMEN film or any of its licensing. He signed all of his royalities over to Dave Gibbons, who in turn is sharing a large portion of it with colorist John Higgins. That has been public knowledge for months now.

 

[YoNoSe]

He signed all of his royalities over to Dave Gibbons, who in turn is sharing a large portion of it with colorist John Higgins.

REALLY?!
Even separating the art from the artist, I have to admit I'm a little fascinated by Moore in a "he's a more interesting ridiculous coot than Frank Miller is" kind of way.

 

[Batty]

In his completely random "Alan Moore is a hypocrite who still cashes the royalty check" diatribe thenammagazine also neglected (or overlooked) the fact that Moore won't make one single penny off the WATCHMEN film or any of its licensing. He signed all of his royalities over to Dave Gibbons, who in turn is sharing a large portion of it with colorist John Higgins. That has been public knowledge for months now.

I admire Moore for doing things the way he wants. I think he's misunderstood by most people because he is so outspoken about all his problems with DC, Marvel and the movie industry. That's all they know about him.

This is a great interview with Moore. He's actually pretty funny. And he talks about what's done with the money.

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[Entropy]

Damn, that must have sucked big time Batty. I couldnt imagine having to wait an entire year to finish Watchmen.

It's the best way really. Builds the story more with the anticipation. It's like watching Lost from the first airing vs on DVD. Waiting each week and the break between seasons, discussing and thinking about where the story is going makes it all the better.

EDIT: and you're exactly right, Batty. Most people don't understand Moore at all and try to paint him as some creepy, money grubbing, nutball who wants to keep the fans from seeing movies made. They love the comics but then try to tear down or marginalize the guy who made them.

 

[Entropy]

Smart man, brings good points.

But movies can be just as deep as books. The only difference is your "reading" the "thing" in 2 hours, insted of 2 days....

I agree that all mediums can be equally thoughtful and meaningful but there's a LOT of differences between various story telling mediums than just length. Each has their own particular strengths and weaknesses, techniques and methods that are unique to each.

 

[King Darkness]

Thnx for posting Batty, wish it was longer interview.

 

[Batty]

Thnx for posting Batty, wish it was longer interview.

You're welcome, King.

There are a bunch of other interviews on YouTube.

 

[UTtoyfan]

Kevin Smith has seen "Watchmen" and it sounds good!

https://www.firstshowing.net/2008/0...knight-is-better-than-watchmen-and-star-trek/

From the short interview:
"And Watchmen is just spellbinding for how — it is literally the graphic novel comes alive, there's not a misstep in it. It's like reading the book, but watching it instead. He did a great, great job."

 

[IrishJedi]

I'm glad he likes it, but I personally don't put much weight at all in Kevin Smith's opinions.

 

[wofford29]

Kevin Smith has seen "Watchmen" and it sounds good!

https://www.firstshowing.net/2008/0...knight-is-better-than-watchmen-and-star-trek/

From the short interview:
"And Watchmen is just spellbinding for how — it is literally the graphic novel comes alive, there's not a misstep in it. It's like reading the book, but watching it instead. He did a great, great job."

You left out the best part of the interview though...

Kevin Smith: The Dark Knight is Better Than Watchmen

 

[IrishJedi]

Wow, the guy who named his kid after Harley Quinn likes a Batman movie better than something else? Stop the presses.

 

[wofford29]

Wow, the guy who named his kid after Harley Quinn likes a Batman movie better than something else? Stop the presses.

It's alright, you'll eventually have some people who will agree with you to. Until then...

Kevin Smith: The Dark Knight is Better Than Watchmen

 

[IrishJedi]

I think you'll find that most of us here are impervious to the archaic opinions of Batfanboys (including Kevin Smith) when it comes to WATCHMEN.

 

[wofford29]

I think you'll find that most of us here are impervious to the archaic opinions of Batfanboys (including Kevin Smith) when it comes to WATCHMEN.

The burn.

 

[The Mike]

Is Fox Suing the Watchmen Movie to Get the '60s Batman DVD Rights?
Posted at 11:03 AM Sep 23, 2008

Um, maybe? I don't really know, but it sounds so damn crazy as to be potentially possible. Comic Book Resources claims "sources" have told them that—hell, I'll just let them tell you:

Sources tell me that Fox want the 1960s Batman TV series. Currently Fox own the TV footage, but Warner Bros own the characters and trademarks, via their ownership of DC Comics. The rights to a DVD release have been held up for a long time now, and this case looks like it may be the instrument to release them.

Oh, Fox will get a wodge of cash as well - many millions of dollars it seems. But it seems they also want the rights to release the Adam West-starring Batman on DVD, something long denied fans of the series. And Warners will get the “Watchmen” film, to release as planned.First of all, "wodge" isn't a word. You possibly mean "wedge," but more likely "wad." Secondly, I actually have little doubt that Fox is asking for the rights to release the '60s Batman show they've been sitting on for decades at this point. While it might not be a goldmine, it'll make some serious cash, and I know Fox and Warner Bros. have been arguing over the show for years. Still, Comic Book Resources is implying the Watchmen lawsuit is just an elaborate cover for getting the '60s Batman show released, and that I don't buy—I imagine Fox saw a legal loophole which could net them free cash for Warner's Watchmen movie, and then it dawned on someone, since they were suing anyways, to go ahead and give the Bat-rights a shot.

So there's potentially a scenario where the lawsuit is settled, Warner Bros. releases the Watchmen movie, and Fox finally releases the '60s Batman TV show on DVD, and the fans explode in joy. Which means this scenario has a one in 10 jillion chance of happening.

 

[IrishJedi]

Yeah, I heard that same theory when the lawsuit first hit. Too funny.

On a cool note, there will be a huge invite-only press event on 10/6 where Warner Bros is showing "several minutes" of completed footage (including dialogue) with a Q&A w/ Snyder and Dave Gibbons afterward.