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Will anyone be watching "The Watchmen" by March 6th?
Current forecast: 68% chance 
Combining all predictions, the current forecast is that this is 68% likely to happen (unchanged in last 1 day)
20th Century Fox said on Monday it will seek an injunction to block release of the Warner Bros. movie Watchmen after a Los Angeles court ruled a copyright lawsuit against Warner can go forward. The Zack Snyder-directed adaptation is scheduled for release on March 6.
The highly anticipated film, with a budget believed to be about $120 million, is based on the DC Comics graphic novel written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons.
In his decision released last week, Judge Gary Feess of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California wrote that Fox could hold some of the rights to the material, even if it did not hold all rights.
Fox argues it acquired motion picture rights to the "Watchmen" graphic novel in the last 1980s, and that even though it relinquished certain rights to the material in 1991 it held onto the right to distribute the first movie.
"We will be asking the court to enforce Fox's copyright interests in 'The Watchmen' and enjoin the release of the Warner Brothers film and any related 'Watchmen' media that violate our copyright interests in that property," said Fox spokesman Gregg Brilliant.
Scott Rowe, a spokesman for Warner Bros., said the ruling only means that the case will go forward.
"The judge did not opine at all on the merits, other than to conclude that Fox satisfied the pending requirements," Rowe said. "We respectfully disagree with Fox's position and do not believe they have any rights in and to this project."
Feess' ruling was issued on Wednesday, in response to Warner Bros.' request to have the case dismissed. Warner Bros. made the request after Fox sought an injunction against release of Watchmen.
Fox filed its lawsuit against Warner Bros. in February. Fox's accusations against its rival studio included copyright infringement, interference with contract and breach of contract.
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Settlement is asking if The Watchmen will be in theaters before or on March 6th, 2009
The highly anticipated film, with a budget believed to be about $120 million, is based on the DC Comics graphic novel written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons.
In his decision released last week, Judge Gary Feess of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California wrote that Fox could hold some of the rights to the material, even if it did not hold all rights.
Fox argues it acquired motion picture rights to the "Watchmen" graphic novel in the last 1980s, and that even though it relinquished certain rights to the material in 1991 it held onto the right to distribute the first movie.
"We will be asking the court to enforce Fox's copyright interests in 'The Watchmen' and enjoin the release of the Warner Brothers film and any related 'Watchmen' media that violate our copyright interests in that property," said Fox spokesman Gregg Brilliant.
Scott Rowe, a spokesman for Warner Bros., said the ruling only means that the case will go forward.
"The judge did not opine at all on the merits, other than to conclude that Fox satisfied the pending requirements," Rowe said. "We respectfully disagree with Fox's position and do not believe they have any rights in and to this project."
Feess' ruling was issued on Wednesday, in response to Warner Bros.' request to have the case dismissed. Warner Bros. made the request after Fox sought an injunction against release of Watchmen.
Fox filed its lawsuit against Warner Bros. in February. Fox's accusations against its rival studio included copyright infringement, interference with contract and breach of contract.
http://www.superherohype.com/news/watchmennews.php?id=7598
Official movie website:
http://watchmenmovie.warnerbros.com/
Settlement is asking if The Watchmen will be in theaters before or on March 6th, 2009
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Created Mon 18th Aug 8:49pm PDT by mrperfkt
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predicted Yes (H$50 at 69%)
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score: 10
Los Angeles Times 4 days ago
film that holds great creative and financial promise but is now being overshadowed by a bitter copyright- infringement lawsuit that threatens 'Watchmen's' distribution. ¶ Directed by Zack Snyder and starring Billy Crudup, Patrick Wilson and Jackie Earle
score: 10
score: 10
Wired News 1 week ago
Never mind the Watchmen lawsuit and various trials of Harry Potter: The mayor of the southeastern Turkey town of Batman is taking legal action against Warner Bros. and director-producer Christopher Nolan. Variety reports
score: 10
MSNBC 1 week ago
Batman has battled quite a few foes over the years, including The Joker, The Riddler, Two Face and The Penguin. But now, the Caped Crusader could have a new enemy, the
score: 10
Wired News 1 week ago
engineered feline companion, and bears the inscription: 'A world at peace. There had to be sacrifice.' There is . The Watchmen movie is set for release March 6, 2009. Image courtesy Warner Bros
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anyways, I'm fairly sure i saw a slightly different trailer when i wen to the theaters to see dark knight. I liked the other one better too.
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