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Watchmen lawsuit settlement is “close”
Warner Brothers and Fox are "close" to reaching a settlement regarding the Watchmen lawsuit, those familiar with the dealmaking told The Hollywood Reporter.
A federal judge has ruled that Fox has distribution rights to the film, which is scheduled to be released by Warner on March 6. Talks between the two sides got serious during the weekend, and the parties met behind closed doors Monday in Los Angeles federal court to discuss details.
Neither Fox nor Warner would comment on the discussions, which continued for about 30 minutes in the chambers of Judge Gary Feess. Warner has not pressed its earlier request to move up the Jan. 20 injunction hearing, suggesting a settlement is near.
Also, the weekend saw a small but meaningful rollout of a Watchmen TV campaign, with spots airing on multiple networks, including on Fox's season premiere of 24.
By Steven of Rockdale at 2:50 AM ON 01/13/09
Well it looks like this will get straightened out in time for the release. I've been waiting years for this movie to be made. I would hate to have to wait even longer.
I'm mainly excited about getting the extended
By Steven of Rockdale at 2:54 AM ON 01/13/09
*extended cut on Blu-ray
By Al at 11:42 AM ON 01/13/09
Of course it will be settled soon. All Fox had to do was file a suit and sit back. Now they can take in the profits for all the hard work WB has done to get this movie made and promoted.
By Kerrith at 2:20 PM ON 01/13/09
I am glad to hear this news. If thy haven't already done so, I suggest WB fire some of their lawyers. I can't believe experts in contract law missed this.
By Randall at 10:38 PM ON 01/13/09
I doubt I was the only one pissed to see Fox running ads for a movie they're trying to torpedo.
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