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Tag Archives: Watchmen
Dave Gibbons Interview: On the Digital Artist 2009 Awards and Watchmen

I recently had the opportunity to talk to comic book veteran and Watchman co-creator Dave Gibbons. Dave is currently promoting the Digital Artist 2009 awards, but was also happy to share his thoughts on the virtues of digital illustration and digitally distributed comics.
Please tell us why you decided to get involved in the Digital Artist 2009 awards.
Well, you … read more
Watchmen Movie Review

2009
Director: Zack Snyder
Script: David Hayter, Alex Tse
Cast: Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Carla Gugino, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Patrick Wilson
A bit like the archetypal half-caste kid who is unwanted by both the bloodlines he is born into, anyone brave enough to tackle as monumental a project as bringing Alan Moore’s Watchmen to the … read more
Watchmen’s Dr Manhattan Skinny Dips in the Thames Tonight
www.rubberrepublic.com has it that giant-sized blue meanie Dr. Manhattan will be visiting the South Bank this evening, as part of a water projected display held between the London Eye and the Shell Building. The display, which will involve projecting footage across a 70ft wall of water fountains, will take place at 8.00PM.
I’m currently having an argument with my inner … read more
4 More Featurettes for The Watchmen Movie
I recently entered a state of panic when I discovered that my local Odeon would not be showing The Watchmen this Friday. Thankfully, it turns out they are, and the baby I kidnapped in protest can be handed back to his rightful owners.
Anyway, here’s a quartet of featurettes, interviewing Snyder, the stars and Dave Gibbons, comparing the film to … read more
Watchmen Viral Teaser Trailers Collected in 80s Retro Player
Unless, like me, you plan to spend the next 10 days in a makeshift stasis pod constructed from a bathtub, frozen peas and a sheet of tinted Perspex, you’re probably climbing the walls for a way to pass the time until March 6th.
Yes, March 6th is the day we finally get to see Zack Snyder’s Watchmen, a … read more
Yet Another Watchmen Teaser – The Keene Act & You
Continuing a viral campaign that looks to outdo even The Dark Knight, here’s another video to wet thine appetite. This time it’s a Government PSA on behalf of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, informing us all about the Keene Act. It’s a great clip, which not only acts as nifty 70s take on 50s American propaganda videos, but gives … read more
Black Widow for Iron Man 2 Movie, Watchmen Comic Movie survives March Release

Things I learnt today from crawling prone through the digital shrubbery of the World Wide Web like the wind-up soldier toy my dog mauled to bits when I was but 5 years old:
Emily Blunt as Black Widow
Following the news that Mickey Rourke and Sam Rockwell will be playing the undermined antagonists in the Iron Man sequel, Variety is … read more
Watchmen Comic Movie May Miss March Release Date
It’s a kick in the post-festive balls for comic lovers everywhere (except Alan Moore, who’s probably clapping his ring-heavy hands with joy) as numerous sources are reporting that the Watchmen legal copyright infringement fiasco is set to continue for the foreseeable future. As an everyman moron whose knowledge of legal procedure extends no further than the first episode of Damages, … read more



