Watchmen Movie Was Almost About The War On Terror »

Posted By Wil 1 year, 2 months ago in Arts & Entertainment
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Last night, it was finally New York's turn to see the 25 minutes of Watchmen and get a chance to hear from director Zack Snyder and Watchmen's artist, Dave Gibbons, about the heavy undertaking that is bringing the classic graphic novel to life on the big screen. But more importantly, Snyder shared with us a bombshell — Hollywood wanted to change the graphic novel's alternate 1985 to the George W. Bush era, and turn Watchmen into a movie about the War on Terror. After a quick viewing of a few clips Snyder shared even more "almost" moments where the studio wanted to meddle, easter eggs and what he couldn't live without. Details (and spoilers) ahead.

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    Wil1 year, 2 months ago

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    See, I read things like this, and then I understand why Alan Moore wants to vomit all over Hollywood.

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    Charlson1 year, 2 months ago

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    WOW! I searched for the movie trailer and was blown away when I saw it. A must see in March 09.

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