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Judge In 'Watchmen' Case Rules For Fox; Fans Brace For Fallout
Judge In 'Watchmen' Case Rules For Fox; Fans Brace For Fallout
You know how Santa Claus gives lumps of coal on Christmas Eve to those who’ve been very, very naughty? Well, so do judges. In a twist befitting the comic book in question, the judge presiding over the legal battle for...
Judge Says Fox Owns Rights to a Warner Movie
nytimes.com — A federal judge said he intended to grant 20th Century Fox’s claim that it owns a copyright interest in “Watchmen,” set for release in March. > Judge Says Fox Owns Rights to a Warner Movie
Fox says it will try to stop 'Watchmen'      (AP)
Fox says it will try to stop 'Watchmen' (AP)
news.yahoo.com — AP - An attorney for 20th Century Fox says the studio will continue to seek an order delaying the release of 'Watchmen.' Fox says it will try to stop 'Watchmen' (AP)
Fox wins ruling in 'Watchmen' case - Entertainment News, Film News, Media
variety.com — Judge finds in favor of studio A Los Angeles federal judge has ruled that 20th Century Fox owns the distribution rights to "Watchmen," representing a setback for Warner Bros.' plans to release the pic in March. “Fox owns a copyright interest ... Fox wins ruling in 'Watchmen' case - Entertainment News, ...
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Judge In 'Watchmen' Case Rules For Fox; Fans Brace For Fallout
Oh No They Didn't! — ... what will Fox get in return? A cash payout per Gordon’s original contract? A cash payout plus penalties? A share of Watchmen’s total revenues? Might Warner Bros. settle the lawsuit by selling or ceding the film to Fox? If Fox got control of Watchmen, would they release Snyder’s film in its current 2 hour 30 minute form, or would they order him to (gulp) trim it or (double gulp) make changes? To be continued... In the words of Emerson Cod, OH, HALE NO. source

Fox really does own Watchmen?
Filmstalker — ... from the Judge on the case agreed that Fox still had rights to the film and that the court case would go ahead. It also told both parties to get their acts in gear and start talking to each other. However that might not be enough, Fox are making it clear that they don't want a settlement and Warner Bros. are equally downbeat about the whole thing, and still the film presses on. Yet read the article over at Hollywood Insider through ...

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