Alex? Watchmen?? What?!?!

[terby]

What was all that about work and reading Watchmen, Alex?

(Alex for Nite Owl II)

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(not really though)

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(well...maybe)

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(okay maybe not)

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(Jeff for Dr. Manhattan)

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(eww...)

[Terby - this isn't fark, or /., or any of the other places where that crap gets carried out. don't do it again - TokenUser]

[comhcinc]

yeah am i suppose to see something?

[terby]

yeah am i suppose to see something?

If you mean those big spaces in between then no they're just big annoying spaces.

[comhcinc]

yes they are.

[russell1740]

You have no idea how annoying that crap is, especially in emails.

Make a wish now!! Now answer these questions and don't scroll down! IF you forward this to five of your friends, then this will come true!

Yeah...don't do that again. And make sure no one QUOTES it.

[comhcinc]

What was all that about work and reading Watchmen, Alex?(Alex for Nite Owl II)
(not really though)(well...maybe)(okay maybe not)(Jeff for Dr. Manhattan)(eww...)

:D .

[ebisch]

While I'm not entirely certain what this thread is supposed to be I will say that I really hope the Watchmen movie actually happens. From what I've heard David Hayter's (voice of Solid Snake and Writer of X-Men 1 & 2 for the no0bs out there) script is supposed to be phenominal, and the closest pure adaptation from comic to film.

[comhcinc]

i have the comic. why do i need the film?

[ebisch]

So sombody can show Hollywood how it's done. And prove that a good comic adaptation can be made.

[comhcinc]

i don't like comic adaptations but more to the point on this Alan Moore has said that he doens't want the movie made

[ebisch]

i don't like comic adaptations but more to the point on this Alan Moore has said that he doens't want the movie made

If that's the case some Hollywood Big Wig will just have to descend from his throne and command that the movie be made and that it be butchered, thats just what they do.

[comhcinc]

not really Alan Moore doesn't like any of his stories to become movies. he thinks(and i agree with him) that it doesn't work. so why would you want to see a film of a Alan Moore story when he doesn't want you to see it?

[ebisch]

not really Alan Moore doesn't like any of his stories to become movies. he thinks(and i agree with him) that it doesn't work. so why would you want to see a film of a Alan Moore story when he doesn't want you to see it?

I was saying I would want to see it happen just based on what I've heard of David Hayter's script, I was not aware that Moore had officially said he didn't want it. And also it just seems to be the Hollywood thing now a' days to destroy what people care about. Think about how Philip K. Dick would feel if he knew what Nick Cage is doing to one of his best stories.

[comhcinc]

i tried to find an interview with Moore online but as of yet have found one

[ebisch]

If you do find one let me know, its not all that often you get to hear the word straight from the mouth of genius.

[comhcinc]

found it kinda
While Moore has consistently refused to work with Hollywood in adapting any of his work, it hasn’t slowed the studios down. From “League of Extraordinary Gentleman” to “From Hell” and “V for Vendetta,” Moore has always said his works were meant to be just comics—not movies.

“What I object to is the fact there is no real reason to adapt any of my work other than to make money,” Moore told Wizard in October. “And I’ve got no problem with them doing that, as long as my name was not connected with these films and I wasn’t getting any money for them.”LINK (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/wizard/002389357.cfm)

[senoj1]

The comic is too good. but Snyder did do good on 300 so idk

[terby]

Actually, this thread was in reference to what Alex said in episode 8. In the "video games" segment, he mentioned it. It just piqued my interest as to what he meant by it.

[comhcinc]

yeah but this is much more interesting

[tokenuser]

If you mean those big spaces in between then no they're just big annoying spaces.Not any more they're not. Don't do that again.

[terby]

yeah but this is much more interesting

yeah...

I'll put in my two cents. To me, the movie adaptation isn't going to ruin the masterpiece that is the book. The graphic novel will always be a classic. A film adaptation won't change that. My opinion on the movie is that if nothing else it'll be a visual treat if Zack Snyder sticks to his usual style of directing. I just have my fingers crossed that it'll be the total package, but if it isn't oh well.

[terby]

Not any more they're not. Don't do that again.

yikes, I didn't mean for it to cause a moderator to take action. It was just meant to be comedic, but I guess that was a total failure. Sorry about that.

[comhcinc]

yeah...

I'll put in my two cents. To me, the movie adaptation isn't going to ruin the masterpiece that is the book. The graphic novel will always be a classic. A film adaptation won't change that. My opinion on the movie is that if nothing else it'll be a visual treat if Zack Snyder sticks to his usual style of directing. I just have my fingers crossed that it'll be the total package, but if it isn't oh well.

okay i'll ask you the same thing. why do you want to see a movie based off an Alan Moore story that he doesn't want made?

[terby]

okay i'll ask you the same thing. why do you want to see a movie based off an Alan Moore story that he doesn't want made?

Why not? I mean really what damage will it really do to Alan Moore and his amazing work. That stuff is already set in stone. The only thing it can do is bring in more people who will read Alan Moore's original works and see them for what they are--brilliant masterpieces. Making a movie adaptation of his work is probably really low on "the most horrible things you could do to Alan Moore" list.

[comhcinc]

is your answer why not or are you asking me why not?

[terby]

is your answer why not or are you asking me why not?

A little bit of both, I guess.

[comhcinc]

okay well the answer is that Alan Moore doesn't want his stories turned in to movies and every one should respect that

[terby]

okay well the answer is that Alan Moore doesn't want his stories turned in to movies and every one should respect that

Alan Moore seems a little too cranky about all that. I know that they're his stories and that they're important to him, but he's always going to have his stories. It's not like the filmmakers are going back in time and rewriting them.

[comhcinc]

in fact they do rewrite them but to me that isn't really to point. being an artist and a son of an artst, i feel the creator so have complete control over his creation. in this case DC owns the copyrights but since i know how the artist feels i am going to suport him

[terby]

in fact they do rewrite them but to me that isn't really to point. being an artist and a son of an artst, i feel the creator so have complete control over his creation. in this case DC owns the copyrights but since i know how the artist feels i am going to suport him

Well I'm a writer, so I know how it is to become attached to something you created. I agree that it sucks that Alan Moore wasn't able to secure the rights to his works. Alan Moore definitely should feel bitter about not having any control over them, but what's done is done. He's moved on from whining about the film adaptations of his works. I honestly don't think that Alan Moore cares about the film adaptations anymore, he's moved on with his life. Plus, at least Zack Snyder is making an effort to get in contact with Alan and discuss the Watchmen movie with him.

[comhcinc]

i am still going to support him by contining to boycott these movies

[terby]

i am still going to support him by contining to boycott these movies

and I'm still going to support him by continuing to read his works and recommending them to other fellow geeks.

[comhcinc]

but you are not going to support his views about his own works

[terby]

but you are not going to support his views about his own works

Yep. I'm going to go see the film adaptations of his not because I don't care about his opinion, but because I'm a fan of his works and I'm curious.

[comhcinc]

but you don't care about his opinion. oh and you don't have to quote me every time.

[terby]

Well, He isn't saying, "You're not a true fan, unless you boycott the movies based on my works." He's just saying he wants nothing to do with them and would rather they not do them in the first place. His opinion is just a personal thing he believes, it's not what he thinks his fans should believe or agree with.

[comhcinc]

thats cause he has enough tack not to say it. you quoted me didn't you.

[terby]

Actually, no I didn't quote you that time. Anyway, I honestly don't think he really feels that way. He's a smart enough man to not care about what his fans think of him. I think he was just expressing his own personal opinion, not trying to start some protest.

[comhcinc]

yeah like i said cause he has the tack not to

[terby]

By that, do you mean that he really feels that way, but is smart enough/too polite to actually say that, or are you just saying that he doesn't feel that way at all?

[comhcinc]

while i can't speak for him, every thing i have read seems to indicate that he is being polite. this goes back to League and beyond

[terby]

Well if that's the case then I don't agree with his opinion, but I honestly don't think that he really cares and/or really thinks that. Like I said, I just think he was offering his opinion on the matter and not trying to tell other people what they should think or feel.

[kahunablair]

Well I am the first one to say respect the creators wishes, but at the same time he personally said he doesn't care if they make it as long as he's not attached.
I've heard Alan Moore be a pretty friqqin blunt guy, and if he didn't want anyone to see the movie, I'd like to think he'd come right out and say it.

Despite the shitfest that was League I don't really see it have any negative effects on the comics, so it really doesn't bother Moore one way or another.