DC Announces ‘Watchmen’ Prequel Comics

This summer, DC Entertainment will publish all-new stories expanding on the acclaimed Watchmen universe. The seven inter-connected prequel mini-series will build on the foundation of the original Watchmen, the bestselling graphic novel of all time. Before Watchmen will be the collective banner for all seven titles, from DC Comics.

Each week, a new issue will be released, and will feature a two-page back-up story called Curse Of The Crimson Corsair, written by original series editor Len Wein and with art by original series colorist John Higgins. There will also be a single issue, Before Watchmen: Epilogue, featuring the work of various writers and artists, and a Crimson Corsair story by Wein and Higgins. See More

Watchmen

Watch the movie trailers and video journals for ‘Watchmen’ starring Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Malin Akerman, based on the award-winning graphic novel. When a former colleague is murdered, the washed-up but no less determined masked vigilante Rorschach sets out to uncover a plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes. See More

Matthew Goode the Frontrunner for ‘Superman’ Reboot

The man fast enough to catch a speeding bullet in ‘Watchmen’ could be the next Superman.

British actor Matthew Goode, who played industrialist Adrian Veidt formerly the superhero Ozymandias in ‘Watchmen’ (2009), is the frontrunner for the title role in Warner Bros.’ Superman reboot, to be directed by Zack Snyder (Watchmen, 300). See More

Video: Zack Snyder Talks ‘Superman’ Reboot

Director Zack Snyder confirms ‘Superman’ will not continue storyline but keeping mum about casting. While attending the UK premiere of his animated film ‘Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole’, Zack Snyder (Sucker Punch, Watchmen, 300) found himself interviewed not about flying owls but about a flying man – Superman. See More

Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut DVD and Blu-ray Detailed

Warner Home Video has provided us with the Features and Artwork for the DVD and Blu-ray release of the highly anticipated 4 and 5-Disc ‘Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut’ starring Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Carla Gugino, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Patrick Wilson.

‘The Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut’ is a new and final version of the blockbuster film from director Zack Snyder. This version weaves ‘Tales of the Black Freighter’ (featuring the voice of Gerard Butler) into the ‘Watchmen Director’s Cut’ film, with 2 all new commentaries by director Zack Snyder and illustrator Dave Gibbons. That makes this the perfect gift for every die hard fan of the graphic novel. See More

Watchmen Blu-ray Live Community Screening

Director Zack Snyder is hosting a Live Community Screening of Watchmen Director’s Cut on July 25, 2009 at 9:30 PM PST on Warner Bros. BD-Live. See More

Watchmen Blu-ray Maximum Movie Mode Sneak Peek

See director Zack Snyder demonstrate the super cool “Maximum Movie Mode” exclusively for Watchmen (Director’s Cut) on Blu-ray.

The feature is a part of the Interactive “Ultimate Watchmen Experience” that also includes PIP (picture-in-picture), perspective on the film (from the cast and crew), comic book to film comparisons, timelines, and storyboards. If this doesn’t convince you to buy a Blu-ray player nothing will. Watchmen Blu-ray is available for pre-order. The film will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on July 21, 2009. See More

Watchmen DVD and Blu-ray Details

Warner Home Video has announced the DVD and Blu-ray release of ‘Watchmen’, starring Billy Crudup, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Patrick Wilson, Malin Akerman, Matthew Goode and Carla Gugino, just in time for Comic-Con 2009. See More

More Watchmen DVD News

Movienewz.com was the first website to announce the release of ‘Watchmen’ on DVD and Blu-ray, you can read that article here. We now have confirmation of the ‘Watchmen Director’s Cut’ disc features we previously reported and more announcements. View the Watchmen DVD and Blu-ray cover art. See More

Watchmen Merchandise Out of Retirement

Back in 2001 DC Direct planned to release Watchmen action figures to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the acclaimed graphic novel. Unfortunately those figures were never released due to conflicts with ’Watchmen’ creator Alan Moore. It’s unfortunate because the movie tie-in merchandise is selling like gangbusters.

Say what you will about the Zack Snyder directed movie (l loved it) but ‘Watchmen’ merchandise is a huge hit with moviegoers and fans of the graphic novel alike.

Everything ‘Watchmen’ is flying off the shelves and the inkblot masked vigilante Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley) is without a doubt the most beloved character in the film. Everyone wants to own his mask, grappling gun and fedora. See More

Watchmen – USA Weekend Cover and Exclusive Poster

This latest issue of USA WEEKEND has an exclusive poster inside drawn for the newspaper-inserted magazine by ‘Watchmen’ illustrator Dave Gibbons. The following is an excerpt from the article.

Don’t be surprised if you see President Obama suddenly sporting a yellow smiley face on his lapel next to the American flag pin.

The world’s most famous comic book geek could well be one of countless fans psyched about the impending release of the new movie “Watchmen.” The smiley face is one of the cult fave’s iconic symbols. See More

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