Watchmen Movie Was Almost About The War On Terror [Watchmen]
Last night, it was finally New York's turn to see the 25 minutes of Watchmen and get a chance to hear from director Zack Snyder and Watchmen's artist, Dave Gibbons, about the heavy undertaking that is bringing the classic graphic novel to life on the big screen. But more importantly, Snyder shared with us a bombshell — Hollywood wanted to change the graphic novel's alternate 1985 to the George W. Bush era, and turn Watchmen into a movie about the War on Terror. After a quick viewing of a few clips Snyder

No Watchmen 2, But Plenty Of Dr. Manhattan's Blue Junk To Go Round [Watchmen]
So when making a movie when one of the characters is half naked for most of the film, when do the discussions about "just how big is too big" start? Movie Web had a chance to ask the director Zack Snyder all about Dr. Manhattan's man-parts along with a lot of other pressing Watchmen questions. Plus a few details on the 25 minutes of Watchmen that were screened for journalists in LA last night. Spoilers below! So how does one get down to the business that is Dr. Manhattan's business? Snyder explained

Zack Snyder Speaks on Dr. Manhattan's Junk
As Movie Web reports, when Jon Osterman is transformed into Dr. Manhattan in this March's Watchmen movie, well, parents may wanna cover their children's eyes.Director Zack Snyder and company have made this graphic novel character spring to life in every area possible, including the crotch area.Here's what Snyder had to say about making Dr. Manhattan so well-endowed:It was a weird process. We made a wedge. That’s a visual effects term. It was done in quick time. We would scroll the length up and down.

What's New With Watchmen
On Wednesday, October 1, Zack Snyder screened footage from his forthcoming adaptation of Watchmen and addressed questions about the future of the film. In addition to showing more than 25 minutes of unfinished scenes, he revealed the current running time of the film and announced that he would not participate in any sequels. Snyder, whose previous film was an adaptation of Frank Miller's 300, told journalists that while the running time is not final the film runs in excess of two hours. "The runtime righ

Zack Snyder Taking Watchmen As Seriously As We Do
After seeing 30 minutes of Watchmen footage, Katey collects some thoughts.

When Does the 300 Follow-Up Take Place?
IESB.net talked to Watchmen director Zack Snyder about the proposed follow-up to his hit graphic novel adaptation, 300 .

Zack Snyder Reveals '300' Will Be Sequelized
I know, I know -- "sequelized" isn't a word, but it's the most fitting label I can come up with. Ever since 300 hit theaters in March 2007, there has been talk of creating some kind of spin off. Would it be a prequel? Would it be a sequel? Would it be some demented fever dream invented by one Cinematical blogger on a late Colorado night? Well, someone finally asked a 300 alumni other than poor Gerard Butler. IESB.net caught up with director Zack Snyder, who revealed that 300 would receive the sequel treatm

Zack Snyder Spills On Possible ‘300’ Sequel, New Graphic Novel
Judging from the chatter about “Iron Man 2,” the follow-up to “The Dark Knight,” and even talk about a possible sequel to “Watchmen,” it’s become clear that just getting a movie made featuring a favorite comic book character or series simply isn’t enough these days — fans wanna see franchises. Need proof? According to a post on IESB reporting on last night’s press screening of new “Watchmen” footage hosted by director Zack Snyder, afte

Watching Watchmen With Director Zack Snyder
On Monday night director Zack Snyder screened 30 minutes of the Watchmen, proving he's upped his game from 300 -- and that the Watchmen will be the movie of 2009.

Watchmen Director, Illustrator Dish On Game
We don't know much about the Watchmen game but one thing is clear: unlike some films-turned-games, people seem to actually give a crap about it. Important people, like Zack Snyder, director of the upcoming Watchmen film, and Dave Gibbons, illustrator of the original graphic novel. Here's what Snyder and Gibbons had to say about the game at a special Watchmen event in New York City: Snyder: "We had talked about how we were going to make a video game. I call myself a gamer, I don't know if I am. I wa

Come Back to Life in 300 Sequel
Director Zack Snyder in talks with writer/artist Frank Miller about the next chapter in the lives of the Spartans.

Zach Snyder wants Watchmen to be Great
I saw about 20 minutes of footage from the “unfilmable” film on Wednesday and I’m very happy to report that Zack Snyder has a found a way to make “Watchmen” truly watchable. The most pressing question in all of the fanboy universe right now is whether Snyder’s adaptation of the landmark 1986 comics epic “Watchmen” will deliver a classic finally realized or a merely bad idea pursued too long. Alan Moore, who wrote the original graphic novel, has been steadfast

Sneak Peek at the long awaited ‘Watchmen’ film
Only a select few members of the press were allowed to preview this masterpiece with director Zack Snyder on Wednesday. The film is based on Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ award-winning graphic novel of the same name about a group of subversive superheroes in hiding. The film was originally going to be set in modern times, but Snyder persuaded them to set the film in its proper era of 1985, which is when the graphic novel which the film is based on was set in. There were 3 scenes viewed in all and Sny

300 to return
6 October 2008 - Zack Snyder has confirmed there will be a '300' sequel.

300 to return
6 October 2008 - Zack Snyder has confirmed there will be a '300' sequel.

A Prequel/Sequel To 300!
After the huge success of 300, there was much talk of a potential prequel or sequel to the hit phenomenon. Well, it turns out there will be another 300 film and it will be a bit of both.   After the Warner Brothers’ Watchmen presentation on Wednesday, Robert Sanchez from IESB had a chance to throw a few questions at Zack Snyder during the cocktail reception. Simply asked when the second 300 film would be based, Snyder responded saying it would take place “between the Battle of

Zack Snyder Talks Gaming
Last week, 300 and Watchmen director Zack Snyder boarded the EA train with plans on bringing three original titles to the third party megapublisher. Although Mr. Snyder has yet to still announce his concepts for the games planned, Spout got a chance to speak with the man himself. Regarding the three projects, Snyder said: "Yeah, I’ve got some things [concepts for games]… for me, I really want to kind of blow it out to where I can do a video game, and start to develop a movie along the sa

300 to return
Zack Snyder has confirmed there will be a '300' sequel.The 'Watchmen' director - who helmed the movie adaptation of Frank Miller's graphic novel in 2006 - has confirmed the author is penning and drawing a new story on which the film follow-up will be based.According to IESB.net, Snyder revealed he had been in touch with Miller, who is now working on the follow-up, but admitted he would have to wait until the book is finished before he starts working alongside Miller on a script for the next instalment.

Sneak peek at the upcoming 'Watchmen' film
Who watched some of "Watchmen"? Select members of the press. That's who. Director Zack Snyder previewed and discussed three scenes from his upcoming graphic novel adaptation Wednesday. The film is based on Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' award-winning graphic novel of the same name about a group of subversive superheroes in hiding.

Watchmen: Zack Snyder Wants To Conquer Hollywood, Video Games
Zack Snyder recently signed a deal with Electronic Arts to create three original video games, and he talks to Spout about what that means.

300 to return
Zack Snyder has confirmed there will be a '300' sequel.The 'Watchmen' director - who helmed the movie adaptation of Frank Miller's graphic novel in 2006 - has confirmed the author is penning and drawing a new story on which the film follow-up will be based.According to IESB.net, Snyder revealed he had been in touch with Miller, who is now working on the follow-up, but admitted he would have to wait until the book is finished before he starts working alongside Miller on a script for the next instalment.

Spartans Come Back to Life in 300 Sequel
Director Zack Snyder in talks with writer/artist Frank Miller about the next chapter in the lives of the Spartans.

UPCOMING MOVIE: WATCHMEN
Comics that make their way on to the silver screen have garnered a lot of success- so will Watchmen tap into the same winner’s cirlce IronMan just did?? The film is directed by Zack Snyder- Snyder also directed 300. The film is set for release March 6, 2009. Check out the Sneak Trailer below: Looks very interesting… [...]

The Watchmen Roadshow Hits New York
Warner Bros. Pictures' Watchmen Roadshow hit New York City on Monday after making its way to Los Angeles last week ( Read descriptions of footage shown then ). Director Zack Snyder was joined by Dave Gibbons and participated in a Q&A with the attendees. ComingSoon.net/Superhero Hype! was present and you can hear the full Q&A using the audio link below!

The Watchmen Roadshow Hits New York
Warner Bros. Pictures' Watchmen Roadshow hit New York City on Monday after making its way to Los Angeles last week ( Read descriptions of footage shown then ). Director Zack Snyder was joined by Dave Gibbons and participated in a Q&A with the attendees. ComingSoon.net/Superhero Hype! was present and you can hear the full Q&A using the audio link below!