Who Watches the Journey of the Black Freighter?

Who Watches the Journey of the Black Freighter?

Just in case you haven’t had enough Watchmen coverage yet, we flash forward to the end of March to talk The Black Freighter DVD release.

By Robert Fure on March 7, 2009 | Comments

Watchmen: The Final Video Journal Gives an Inside Look

Watchmen: The Final Video Journal Gives an Inside Look

We are absolutely sure that you’ve had enough Watchmen coverage by now, but our general theory is that you can never have too much of a good thing. Therefore we are proud to bring you the final Watchmen video journal.

By Neil Miller on March 6, 2009 | Comments

Review: Watchmen

Review: Watchmen

We have watched Watchmen. Is the early negativity spot on? Is the counter-hype correct? Will fans come to praise Snyder or bury him? Find our thoughts within.

By Robert Fure on March 6, 2009 | Comments

7 Things the Uninitiated Should Know Before Seeing ‘Watchmen’

7 Things the Uninitiated Should Know Before Seeing ‘Watchmen’

We tow the line between spoiling everything (we don’t spoil anything) and educating (just some slight preparation) in order to give a decent look at what to expect from a film based on a book that you might not have read yet.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 5, 2009 | Comments

Movie Drinking Games: Watchmen

Movie Drinking Games: Watchmen

It’s the most anticipated movie of 2009, and it’s finally coming to theaters. Zack Snyder’s grim adaptation of the classic graphic novel may run 163 minutes, but it’s still a visual sight to behold. And why not behold it with Dr. Manhattan’s giant blue wang in your face and a drink in hand.

By Kevin Carr on March 5, 2009 | Comments

Junket Report: Who Listens to the Watchmen?

Junket Report: Who Listens to the Watchmen?

Where there are Watchmen, there are Rejects, so it should be no surprise that when the actors sat down to talk to the media, we ignored the restraining order and snuck in through the service elevator.

By Robert Fure on March 4, 2009 | Comments

From Development Hell: A Brief Look at Watchmen’s Long Journey to the Screen

From Development Hell: A Brief Look at Watchmen’s Long Journey to the Screen

In 1986, “Watchmen” was published as a limited series comic book. Twenty-three years later, it’s finally being released as a film. Here’s a look at what it took to get here.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 3, 2009 | Comments

Watchmen Exclusive: Doc Manhattan on NOVA, Ozymandias Action Figure Ad

Watchmen Exclusive: Doc Manhattan on NOVA, Ozymandias Action Figure Ad

The extras related to Watchmen have been fantastic so far, and they will only get better with the release of Under the Hood and Tales of the Black Freighter. For now, we’ve got two more relics from our fictional past.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 3, 2009 | Comments

6 Minutes to Midnight Site Unlocks World of Watchmen

6 Minutes to Midnight Site Unlocks World of Watchmen

In our anticipation of Watchmen’s Friday release, we offer you another appetizer, an interactive site that gives exclusive footage of the film.

By Adam Sweeney on March 3, 2009 | Comments

Daily Diversion: WTF is Watchmen?

Daily Diversion: WTF is Watchmen?

This one goes out to all of you Watchmen posers. I know that you are out there. The dudes who sit around talking about how Watchmen is going to be an “awesome” film having never actually read the book.

By Neil Miller on March 3, 2009 | Comments

As If You Didn’t Know: We’re Launching Watchmen Week

As If You Didn’t Know: We’re Launching Watchmen Week

Strap yourselves in for a week’s worth of Watchmen features that will prove we’re geeking out just as much as you are. And we’ve got video to prove it.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 2, 2009 | Comments

Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan Montage Feels Fear For the Last Time

Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan Montage Feels Fear For the Last Time

In a little while here, we will begin our epic journey toward the release of Watchmen. But before we get into that, there is some other business courtesy of the folks at NBC. They have released the first of six Watchmen character montages, the first of which features Dr. Manhattan.

By Neil Miller on March 2, 2009 | Comments

Four New ‘Watchmen’ Character Featurettes Emerge

Four New ‘Watchmen’ Character Featurettes Emerge

Intrepid FSR reader Jeff P. sent over a few cool new featurettes for Watchmen this afternoon. And since I’m feeling generous, I thought I might throw them up on the site for all to see.

By Neil Miller on February 27, 2009 | Comments

Watch This: Extended Watchmen Scene Featuring Rorschach

Watch This: Extended Watchmen Scene Featuring Rorschach

I don’t have much left to say about Zack Snyder’s Watchmen, other than the fact that it really needs to just come out. Luckily I can let this awesome extended video clip speak for me.

By Neil Miller on February 24, 2009 | Comments

Win a Copy of Watchmen: The Film Companion

Win a Copy of Watchmen: The Film Companion

With the release of Zack Snyder’s Watchmen looming over our heads — fanboys together are taking a giant deep breath — we thought it would be fitting to kick off the fun with an awesome little giveaway.

By Neil Miller on February 23, 2009 | Comments

One Gigantic Watchmen Photo Gallery to Rule Them All

One Gigantic Watchmen Photo Gallery to Rule Them All

Warner Bros. has released their final round of photos for the upcoming costumed hero flick Watchmen, and instead of just picking out the 30 or so new images from the bunch we’ve decided to just give you everything — all 58 officially released photos in glorious high resolution.

By Neil Miller on February 13, 2009 | Comments

Watchmen Update: New TV Spots, Portrait Book, Zack Snyder’s Cameo

Watchmen Update: New TV Spots, Portrait Book, Zack Snyder’s Cameo

It seems as if every day brings us some sort of obligatory Watchmen update. And why not, it is one of the most anticipate fanboy movies… ever. Today we bring you two new TV spots and news of a Portrait Book and a cameo by director Zack Snyder.

By Neil Miller on February 9, 2009 | Comments

Watchmen Journal: Learn How They Built Rorschach’s Face

Watchmen Journal: Learn How They Built Rorschach’s Face

A very cool, semi-technical look at creating the constantly-moving, ink facial expressions of Watchmen’s madman detective.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on February 6, 2009 | Comments

We’re Officially Drowning in ‘Watchmen’ Posters

We’re Officially Drowning in ‘Watchmen’ Posters

That’s right. There’s another Watchmen poster out there for all of us to drool over. This time, it’s IMAX style.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on February 2, 2009 | Comments

The 25 Most Anticipated Movies of 2009

The 25 Most Anticipated Movies of 2009

If you ask anyone in the film industry, the year doesn’t begin until we’ve properly dictated to you our most anticipated movies of the next 12 months. Seriously, ask anyone. They will tell you that anticipation cannot exist without a road map. And said map must be provided by the staff here at FSR. It’s science.

By FSR Staff on January 7, 2009 | Comments