March 27, 2006
Watchmen May Have A Director
Watchmen has been "on again/off again" almost as much as the new Indiana Jones project of the last couple of years. Now it looks like there could finally be some real tangible movement on the film. According to AICN, Watchmen may finally have itself a director. Here's what they had to say:
I’ve been able to confirm now that (Zack) Snyder has entered negotiations with Warner Bros. to helm the project, which is fantastic news. I know that all you guys have seen so far is DAWN OF THE DEAD, so that’s all you can judge him on, but trust me... 300 is a whole different ball game. When you get a load of what this guy is capable of... when you see how far he pushes things with bringing Frank Miller’s world to life... you’ll be just as excited as I am.WIth the success of Sin City, you just knew the studio would find a way to take advantage of the graphic novel at some point. Maybe this is actually it.
Posted by John Campea at March 27, 2006 02:53 AM
Comments
Posted by: Mr Stay Puft at March 27, 2006 09:40 AM
I agree. I can't see how it'd anywhere near make its money back. Honestly, it's not something I'd really want to see as a movie anyway. Having it loud and moving and 20 feet tall on a screen in front of me, I just don't think it'd improve it. Judge Dredd it ain't. Let's be having another Judge Dredd movie! A good one!
Posted by: Marty at March 27, 2006 03:50 PM
I'm excited about "300". I think it's a fantastic story. Snyder did an excellent job with the "Dawn of the Dead" remake - the opening sequence alone was worth the price of admission. I'm eager to see his follow-up film.
Regarding "Watchmen", I suspect the project really doesn't go forward because of money. This is not some low-budget project. It's a big story and it has no marquee heroes. Also, the work is 20 years old. Alan Moore is a star amongst comic book fans, but non-fans have no clue who he is. The last two movies based on his worked have not exactly lit up the box office. "V for Vendetta" dropped 50% this weekend. Its modest success is due to the Wachowskis and controversy, not the source graphic novel.