WHV Announcement: Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comic (Blu-ray) (1 Viewer)

[Mark Zimmer]

As I recall, there was supposed to be some supplemental WATCHMEN disc that Gerard Butler was involved in---is that this, or is that something else altogether?

 

[Ruz-El]

Something else I believe. They filmed sections of THE BLACK FREIGHTER which is supposed to be on the DVD I think. Which is sad, since how that side story is weaved throughout the main narrative of the book is one of the things that makes it so special. Hence my doubts this film will come close to hitting the achievement of the source.

Crossing my fingers though.

 

[Brian Kidd]

From what I understand, the entire TALES OF THE BLACK FREIGHTER story has been filmed and will be released on home video at the same time as the film is in theaters.

As for the Motion Comics, I have the first installment and, while it's interesting enough, it certainly isn't worth spending so much money on. It's like listening to an audiobook whilst having the original in front of you. Some of the limited animation is nice, but not great.

 

[Aaron Silverman]

That semi-animated style just annoys me. A lot of other discs have included features done that way and I don't care for it.

Thanks for the tips on the "Absolute" books.

 

[Ethan Riley]

Maybe this disc is just WHV's way of appealing to little kids?? I dunno--I've read the Watchmen many times--there's no kid appeal in that book, let me tell you! This is not a family-friendly book; it's not the Fantastic Four or whatever. There's rape and dismemberment, sex, swearing, brutal murder. If they think the film is going to gross a zillion dollars then they'd better realize that kids aren't going to want to see it (or their parents won't want them to, more likely).

I don't even like the idea of this dvd; as I said, I've read the graphic novel many times--I didn't need any help in doing so...

 

[Eric F]

Watchmen Black Freighter Blu-ray at TFAW.com

Apparently the Black Freighter/Under The Hood (documentary style) release will be separate from this and will be released March 25th. This seems more appealing to me, especially if it is fully animated, or live action shot. The details seem a bit vague at this point.

 

[oscar_merkx]

January 30, 2009 - Watchmen / scoop on companion book | Corona Coming Attractions

very interesting indeed

 

[Jonathan_Clarke]

Fascinated by this. I was going to get a few on itunes but I may wait for the blu. The price is a little high so maybe a Netflix first.

 

[TonyD]

I'm not seeing anything other then the middle 2 pages.
also I wasn't able to find that podcast of ComicGeekSpeak, can you let us know were it is?

nevermoind i think i found it.
Only goes up to issue 7?