Monday, December 29, 2008

Legal Times: Old and New, 20th Century Fox Warner Brothers and Watchmen

Introduction to Legal Times: Old and New

Fox wins Warner Lose over Watchmen. A Judge Gary A. Feess said that Fox "owns a copyright interest consisting of, at the very least, the right to distribute the
Watchmen motion picture." I guess the battle will continue...Read the updated articles to know what is up.

01/13/09-According to my latest find "
Warner Bros. and Fox are "close" to reaching a settlement regarding the "Watchmen" lawsuit, according to those familiar with the dealmaking."

~BTW there are links to original documents related to the case.~

Studio War Involving ‘Watchmen’ Heats Up
By Michael Cieply New York Times Published: August 29, 2008

Fox and Warner's 'Watchmen' Feud Escalates No Signs of a Deal Yet
ICv2 Published: 09/02/2008, Last Updated: 09/03/2008 11:00pm

QUICK TAKES
Los Angeles Times December 16, 2008

'Watchmen' Still in Judicial Limbo Judge Passes on Pre-Trial Ruling
ICv2 Published: 12/16/2008, Last Updated: 12/17/2008 01:49am

'Watchmen' Judge Rules in Fox's Favor March Release in Jeopardy
ICv2 Published: 12/27/2008, Last Updated: 12/29/2008 01:53pm

Updated on 12/30/08 with other articles

Warner Vows to Release 'Watchmen'
Fox to Fight ICv2 Published: 12/30/2008 12:25am

Updated on 01/12/09 with other articles




Judge To Decide Watchmen’s Fate On January 20th ICv2 Published: 01/07/2009, Last Updated: 01/08/2009 01:34am

UPDATED: Fox Officially Responds To Open Letter From 'Watchmen' Producer By Nikki Finke, Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood Daily, Jan 8th, 2009 at 10:53PM

'Watchmen' Settlement Talks 'Productive' Lawyers Want Hearing Delayed ICv2 Published: 01/09/2009 01:43pm

'WATCHMEN' WATCH UPDATE: Settlement Talks "Productive"! Fox Responds To Pic's Producer; Another Court Decision Today (...And Shut Up, Larry)
By Nikki Finke, Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood Daily, Jan 9th, 2009 at 04:57AM

Updated on 01/13/09 with other articles

Fox, Warners 'close' to 'Watchmen' settlement Companies met Monday to discuss possible deal By Borys Kit, www.hollywoodreporter.com, Jan 12, 2009, 10:03 PM ET

'Watchmen' Settlement Close TV Ad Campaign Underway
ICv2 Published: 01/12/2009 10:29pm

Updated on 01/22/09 with other articles

Watchmen Case Settled Request for Dismissal Friday ICv2 Published: 01/15/2009, Last Updated: 01/16/2009 12:59am

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