Watchmen: Motion Comics (US - DVD R1 | BD RA)
Warner sends over details on DVD and Blu-ray releases of this graphic novel
Title: Watchmen: Motion Comics
Starring: N/A (Animation)
Released: 3rd March 2009
SRP: $29.98 (DVD)
Further Details:
Warner Home Video has announced DVD ($29.98) and Blu-ray ($35.99) releases of Watchmen: Motion Comics which brings the graphic novel to life in 12 episodes. Each will be available to own from the 3rd March. As far as we know, the only extra material on the DVD release will be a special sneak peak of DC Universe's animated Wonder Woman DVD. The Blu-ray release will include that, along with a "Prison Break" scene from the upcoming Watchmen theatrical film. Each will also include $7.50 movie cash to see Watchmen in theaters. We've attached the official package artwork for each of the releases below:
Quote: Watched any great books lately? Now you can. The most celebrated graphic novel of all time that broke the conventional mold continues to break new ground WATCHMEN illustrator Dave Gibbons oversees this digital version of the graphic novel that adds limited motion, voice and sound to the books strikingly drawn panels. All 12 chapters of the story are here nearly 5 hours spanning everything from the mysterious demise of the Comedian to the crisscrossed destinies of loosely allied superheroes to their fateful impact on the world. Be in the know. Be watching. With Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comic.
To unlock clips of the film, please test your Watchmen trivia knowledge at www.WMCDVD.com
News by Tom Woodward
Starring: N/A (Animation)
Released: 3rd March 2009
SRP: $29.98 (DVD)
Further Details:
Warner Home Video has announced DVD ($29.98) and Blu-ray ($35.99) releases of Watchmen: Motion Comics which brings the graphic novel to life in 12 episodes. Each will be available to own from the 3rd March. As far as we know, the only extra material on the DVD release will be a special sneak peak of DC Universe's animated Wonder Woman DVD. The Blu-ray release will include that, along with a "Prison Break" scene from the upcoming Watchmen theatrical film. Each will also include $7.50 movie cash to see Watchmen in theaters. We've attached the official package artwork for each of the releases below:
Synopsis
Quote: Watched any great books lately? Now you can. The most celebrated graphic novel of all time that broke the conventional mold continues to break new ground WATCHMEN illustrator Dave Gibbons oversees this digital version of the graphic novel that adds limited motion, voice and sound to the books strikingly drawn panels. All 12 chapters of the story are here nearly 5 hours spanning everything from the mysterious demise of the Comedian to the crisscrossed destinies of loosely allied superheroes to their fateful impact on the world. Be in the know. Be watching. With Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comic.
To unlock clips of the film, please test your Watchmen trivia knowledge at www.WMCDVD.com
News by Tom Woodward
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These have been downloadable over the last few months. Its very much a a guy reading all the parts rather than actors but it's still pretty well put togehter.
I'm totally getting this just to have the graphic novel artwork in HD and I love the box art too. That spines awesome!
I'm totally getting this just to have the graphic novel artwork in HD and I love the box art too. That spines awesome!
I might get this, but it sort of seems like something that should be an extra on the film's DVD, not its own thing, no?
Is this to recoup the money they had to pay Fox? 
I'll wait to see if it is on the Watchmen DVD before I get it.
I've seen these on Xbox Live. Guess I'll just wait for this, rather than download all the episodes.....
The $7.50 movie cash is enticing. There's a chance when the big collector's edition DVD of Watchmen comes out later this year, they'll include these, along with the Tales of the Black Freighter and Under the Hood animated comics.
Watchmen is my favorite book period, so I'll be seeing the film opening day, and probably a couple more times if I really end up digging it.
Watchmen is my favorite book period, so I'll be seeing the film opening day, and probably a couple more times if I really end up digging it.
Chris Gould wrote: Is this to recoup the money they had to pay Fox? To be fair, Fox should use this money to refund us every cent spent on watching their 2008 stinkers (What Happens in Vegas, Babylon A.D., The Happening, The X-Files: I Want To Believe, Meet Dave).
To be fair, Fox should use this money to refund us every cent spent on watching their 2008 stinkers (What Happens in Vegas, Babylon A.D., The Happening, The X-Files: I Want To Believe, Meet Dave).
$7.50? It costs $12 for a regular movie and $15 for IMAX so this covering half of my ticket, wow thanks Warner Bros.
i don't like the idea of this...i guess this will sound like a tired argument, but why not just read it?
Andy wrote: i don't like the idea of this...i guess this will sound like a tired argument, but why not just read it?
My thoughts exactly...read the damn graphic novel.
I wouldn't pay more than $10 for this. At least they could have done this with the voices of the actual movie cast.
My thoughts exactly...read the damn graphic novel.
I wouldn't pay more than $10 for this. At least they could have done this with the voices of the actual movie cast.
Anyone ever go through the trouble of using that movie cash anyhow? I never do. Plus they never go to the film theatre companies near me. I'd rather read the graphic novel. Still need to, just to see what all the hype is about.
Sam Spade wrote: Anyone ever go through the trouble of using that movie cash anyhow? I never do. Plus they never go to the film theatre companies near me. I'd rather read the graphic novel. Still need to, just to see what all the hype is about.
You're not the only one. I've never used the movie cash they stuff in some DVDs. I usually throw it in a drawer and find it months after I went and paid to see the movie...if I do see it. Sometimes if I know I won't see a particular movie, I'll bring the thing into work and leave it on one of the public area cafe tables. They always get snagged by someone.
You're not the only one. I've never used the movie cash they stuff in some DVDs. I usually throw it in a drawer and find it months after I went and paid to see the movie...if I do see it. Sometimes if I know I won't see a particular movie, I'll bring the thing into work and leave it on one of the public area cafe tables. They always get snagged by someone.
Well, I would rather get that instead of the graphic novel, assuming someone can get me the graphic novel.
shatnerfan wrote: Andy wrote: i don't like the idea of this...i guess this will sound like a tired argument, but why not just read it?
My thoughts exactly...read the damn graphic novel.
I wouldn't pay more than $10 for this. At least they could have done this with the voices of the actual movie cast.
Well, I bought the damn graphic novel, around Thanksgiving, but with all the other stuff occupying my free time, I'll probably never get around to reading it before the movie comes out, so I might as well get this anyway. And I ALWAYS use movie cash.....
My thoughts exactly...read the damn graphic novel.
I wouldn't pay more than $10 for this. At least they could have done this with the voices of the actual movie cast.
Well, I bought the damn graphic novel, around Thanksgiving, but with all the other stuff occupying my free time, I'll probably never get around to reading it before the movie comes out, so I might as well get this anyway. And I ALWAYS use movie cash.....
Marcus1138 wrote: These have been downloadable over the last few months. Its very much a guy reading all the parts rather than actors but it's still pretty well put togehter.
I found the guy doing ALL the voices to be quite distracting. It was well put together but just... distracting. That's really the only word that comes to mind.
I found the guy doing ALL the voices to be quite distracting. It was well put together but just... distracting. That's really the only word that comes to mind.
boy interrupted wrote: Marcus1138 wrote: These have been downloadable over the last few months. Its very much a guy reading all the parts rather than actors but it's still pretty well put togehter.
I found the guy doing ALL the voices to be quite distracting. It was well put together but just... distracting. That's really the only word that comes to mind.Most people think of it like an audio book kind of thing.
I think I'll wait to see if the super long extended cut with deleted scenes and Tales of the Black Freighter will include these as well.
I found the guy doing ALL the voices to be quite distracting. It was well put together but just... distracting. That's really the only word that comes to mind.Most people think of it like an audio book kind of thing.
I think I'll wait to see if the super long extended cut with deleted scenes and Tales of the Black Freighter will include these as well.
Pass! Just read the graphic novel.
I agree with most of the other posters:
Reading the graphic novel is the way to go
This movie is releaed in March, winds up on DVD July or August and gets a deluxe edition by Xmas including the motion comic
Reading the graphic novel is the way to go
This movie is releaed in March, winds up on DVD July or August and gets a deluxe edition by Xmas including the motion comic
I'm going to pass on this. I bought the Absolute edition of Watchmen with some of my Christmas money, and it is f**king awesome. It's an oversized version showing off the beautiful art and it has so many interviews and other extras. This is totally pointless, considering the amazingness of the Absolute edition. Also, it's kind of weird to have a digital copy of a motion comic. I like digital copies and all but I wouldn't want one of this.
I've read the graphic novel twice but i'll pick this up on BD the on Tuesday, me and my friends will watch it Thursday night, i'm taking March 6th off, the me and my friends will go to the IMAX that Friday.
Looks cool, I may pick it up. I've never read the graphic novel but would like to before the movie comes out.
Chris Gould wrote: Is this to recoup the money they had to pay Fox?
I thought that as well...
I thought that as well...
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wonder if they went all out and got the movie actors to do the voices.