3rd Star Trek Trailer Coming With Watchmen – March 6th February 10, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , trackback
Today TrekMovie has confirmed that Paramount is readying a third trailer for JJ Abrams Star Trek movie. This new theatrical trailer will premiere on March 6th in front of the biggest movie of the Spring, Watchmen, and it will include brand new footage not seen in past trailers. More details below. [UPDATED: Officially announced by Paramount]
Trailer Three (or four? or five?) for Star Trek
This new theatrical trailer will come just a month after the arrival the Star Trek Super Bowl commercial (or as it is officially known the ‘Big Game TV Spot’). However this is a new full theatrical trailer, with footage not seen in the Super Bowl spot. So in a sense this is actually going to be a fourth trailer if you count that Super Bowl ad. Plus there was the ‘Spock variant’ version of the theatrical trailer (with the added footage of Leonard Nimoy) so if you count that as well, this is the fifth trailer.
According to sources, this new trailer will follow the same pattern as the past Star Trek trailers and be available (officially) online at the Apple Star Trek page the following Monday (March 9th), and likely on the official StarTrekMovie.com site later in the week.
UPDATE: Officially announced
Shortly after TrekMovie went live with our scoop, Paramount officially announced the new trailer was coming with Watchmen. Their announcement confirms all the above details, but had no new information.
Watchmen – good fit for Trek’s Target
Warner Brother’s Watchmen movie is a good fit for Trek. It is the biggest movie event of the Spring and, like Quantum of Solace did for the theatrical trailer in the Fall, it should bring a big general film and action movie audience. For more on Zach Snyder’s alternative take on the super hero film, based on the graphic novels of Alan Moore, visit the official Watchmen Site. Here is the Watchmen trailer (#3).
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Great! I was looking forward to this movie anyway. Hopefully more Leonard Nimoy!
Cool. I hope they do not give too much away.
Mmm, sounds great!
I hope the movie itself isn’t a letdown– Watchmen, I mean.
@ 2 then don’t go see it :-p
At any rate, I’m way excited. This is going to be fun!!!
My GOD… orgasm of geekdom… HOT combo!
Cool. Watchmen looks really very good.
RTF!
Awesome news!
Perfect choice pairing the new trailor with Watchman. And I can’t wait to see what else is coming our way during the final marketing push for Star Trek that will likely start with this.
Great!!! It’s always good having something to look forward to.
This was a no-brainer. First big action movie of the year and co-financed by Paramount. Star Trek was always getting a trailer with Watchmen. Simple movie economics.
Well, I guess I will be seeing Watchmen in the theater…
…which I was going to do anyway. ;-)
Let’s hope for some plot points this time.
I think that’s more likely to draw in audience members at this point rather than just generic action bits.
As if we didn’t need any further reason to see Watchmen, Paramount gives us this treat. Great marketing move. I hope we get to see more of The Enterprise in action in the new trailer.
I’m quite thrilled to hear of this development. Watchmen was my #2 must-see this summer behind Star Trek.
Yes.
I called it! I knew they’d let one go with The Watchmen!
Watchmen…looks…incredible.
Great. I was probably going to see Watchmen anyway, but this new trailer is reason enough to go and see it whether or not I had any interest in the first place.
At this point I really don’t need to see any more trailers. But there is definitely one thing that I do need to see: The Movie! Cut the chatter, quit telling me how great it is, and let the world see it!
Saw Watchmen trailer during Fringe. That convinced me to watch the Watchmen.
That trailer looks like a whole lot of CGI nonsense. And one of the guys looks like a Batman ripoff. I’ll miss that one, thankyou! As for a new ST trailer, I don’t need it or want it. I have a sense of what the film is going to be; now I just want to see the film!
I hope the new trailer features some of Michael’s score. I’m itching to hear it!
@22:
Try reading the graphic novel. There’s a reason the Nite Owl II looks like Batman. It’s a thrilling read and while I never imagined how it could translate to a film, after seeing the trailers I’m not worried.
And besides, I’m not sure how else you’d depict a 10-story tall blue demigod crashing through the Vietnamese jungles vaporizing everything in sight without a little CGI.
#20 They don’t release early because someone stopped their feet or held their breath
24.
I’ll check it out. Thanks.
video link is , uh frakked… or farked or … oh, you get the point.
or maybe not… odd behavior… there then gone then there…. oh them internet tubes is such serious business…
I had never read a graphic novel in my life until a few months back when a good friend of mine told me to pick up “Watchmen’ .
I was shocked at the quality of this graphic novel. I later leraned that Time Magazine had listed it as one of the 100 all time greatest novels ever written.
Besides “Star Trek” I am looking forward to “Watchmen” more than any other film in 2009.
I just hope this will be a trailer for those of us, who care more about the characters and less for the action. Would be a nice gesture.
The current trailer seems a little like the Trek parody SG-1 did in it’s 200th episode.
“Why weapons to full power ? It doesn’t make any sense.” – “Trust me, die audience loves weapons at full power.”
or
Teal’C: “I don’t see why everything in this script must inevitably explode.”
Lloyd: “Explosions make great trailers.”
watchmen looks sick. Im no comic book fan but seeing the trailers made me go out and read all 12 of them so Id imagine it should be an epic movie. I was gonna see it anyways, but I guess now my friends will be exposed to another star trek trailer, and thus hopefully come may i wont have to go see it alone.
#15 … I second that. This year is all about Watchmen & Trek for me, too. It was indeed a powerful emotional experience seeing the latest trailer for each debut in front of the recent Bond flick. Now even more reason to look forward to 03/06/09!
And # 26 … I agree w/ # 24. Watchmen even made Time magazine’s list of the 100 best novels of the 20th century. It is truly awesome.
I have no desire to see Watchmen, but I am VERY excited for the new trailer.
Woot! Bring on the new Trek trailer!
i must be the only person around here who is not all that excited about Watchmen.
I dont want to see it.
i guess i’ll wait for the trailer in quicktime.
hopefully paramount have heard the voices of millions of fans and of course my own voice and many e-mails,
they will surprise trek fans with a trailer for a new Riker film on the Titan at the neutral zone. paramount can’t ignore us forever, its what the fans want.
this XI film has honestly been a huge rick roll I cant see it being anything else….. i mean come on! look at the trailer.
i will be glad when Riker is on the big screen again in May!!
I had a feeling they’d do that. Trek and Watchmen are two of Paramount’s biggest films of the year.
Anthony: Do you know if the trailer be attached to all prints of Watchmen, or just certain ones, as was done with Quantum of Solace? Watchmen is actually co-distributed by Paramount, so I would think they can have it on all prints, yes?
#34
You’re not the only one, garen. Watchmen interests me not one whit.
36
Watchmen isn’t Paramount. It’s Warner Bros.
SO COOL.
Always been a huge Watchmen fan of the graphic
novel – which of course is not everyone’s taste. The
movie is suppose to be true to the novel and from
the awsome previews, I believe it!.
The “Watchmen” ownership has actually been in
controversy but those issues have been resolved
(which it now appears to actually be a joint
ownership. Everyone wants a “piece of the action”.
Sorry, couldn’t resist.
39. Andy — Watchmen is both Warner Bros. and Paramount. Paramount co-produced the film and will be handling international distribution, while WB finances domestic distribution. Their involvement entitles Paramount to have trailers of their film attached to Watchmen, as well.
#39
Andy, Watchmen is being co-produced by Paramount.
I thought that the one movie that would complete my life was The Dark Knight. Then I found out about the Star Trek movie and Watchmen. Too much awesome for one geek to handle!
The Watchmen trailers have consistently impressed me, so I’ll be there with bells on. Only not literally with bells on.
But literally with pants this time. I’ve learned my lesson.
Who watches the Watchmen? We shall see come March.
Its hard R rating will keep a lot of kids away, but it should help attract the ‘Sin City’ genre audience to the new Trek.
Figuring Watchmen will do ‘Sin City’ type biz of around $90- 100M—-
— good start.
Why do all superhero movies take place in New York?
#42, 43: And don’t forget Fox’s creative contribution to Watchmen.
>;>}
Will it be attached to the Watchmen in Imax????
47:
Because New York is the center of the known universe ;-)
Remember when Superman III switched to Vancouver? Metropolis started to look like Springfield, MA or something. Reason it failed ;-).
Seriously, I think the Marvel guys have always had an attachment to New York. Best to go with what you know. It also exists, so making films about these heroes eschews having to create a new geography. Rather than virtually “mix NYC and Chicago,” as many said they did in “Dark Knight,” you can actually film in NYC, which is iconic, and has been the home to most Marvel heroes since the sixties.
http://rubies.com/landingpage.cfm?ItemNumber=9171#
wt duche?
GREAT NEWS!
Nuff Said.
“Remember when Superman III switched to Vancouver? ” No I don’t. I think some locations were filmed in Calgary though.
Watchmen on the other hand was made here in Vancouver. (Burnaby actually) I see the sets every time I go to the grocery store. Though it’s set in NY. And in the 1980s IIRC.
I want to see Watchmen but I don’t really want to see anymore trailers before I see ST:09.
I can’t say that it was much of a surprise for me…
it was only logical to combine the next trailer with Watchmen ;-)
Does anyone know if we’ll get the trailer attached to Watchmen here in Australia?? We got the teaser with Cloverfield, but it seemed no one in Oz got the trailer with Quantum… ???
Maybe it is just me, but this Watchman movie looks really stupid — like a bastardized combination of Flash Gordon, Blade Runner and The Rocky Horror Picture show. No Thanks — I’ll watch the new ST trailer online a couple days later.
53: Sorry!
Watchmen + Star Trek Trailer = Pure Awesome.
I though that the Super Bowl Ad was the 3rd trailer.
I was excited to see Watchmen, now im even more excited. All of things I had hoped Paramount would do like an IMAX release and Super Bowl commercial has happened. Its very good to see Paramount with new management willing to put Star Trek out the way they are doing. They are definitely following the advertising formula that worked for them for Transformers and Iron Man. And I definitely feel that Star Trek will be one of the big films of 2009. Also im not sure if anyone else has heard the news that X-Men Origins: Wolverine is moving up to April 30th. So I wonder if Fox is starting to get worried about Star Trek effecting the Box Office of Wolverine?
Watchmen trailer looks interesting. “The most celebrated graphic novel of all time…” really?
As for the Star Trek trailer, I’ll have to think long and hard about whether to view it. At this point, it might be time to cut the spoilers short.
Ah, what am I saying, there’s no way I can resist!!! (”Resistance is futile” one might say)
I’m curious: will this be the slow trailer for the older people?
“just hope this will be a trailer for those of us, who care more about the characters and less for the action. Would be a nice gesture. ”
It would be a nice gesture to the fans if we get a great movie thats faithful to past trek and leads to more movies and hopefully a TV series. Paramount should continue to market to the masses and I would expect the next trailer to continue this approach. We’re all going to see it multiple times in the cinema anyway and you know it!!
Hi,
I’m from Germany and would like to know how the trailers are handled in the USA. Do these news mean that the trailer can only be seen in front of Watchmen? Or is Watchmen just the first film to which the trailer is attached so that it can be seen with a lot of other films until May?
Greetings,
Stephan
good question Stephan, I’d like to know that as well. In the UK we get trailers considered “appropriate” to the film showing. Star Trek will likely get shown with about 80-90% of the films I’ll watch in the cinema between now and May.
@Morty:
Yes, in Germany it’s just the same. In the end the owner of the cinema can decide which trailer is shown and which is not.
Hopefully this will apply to the UK as well??
Also hoping to see trailers for Wolverine and T4 (new ones) attached to Watchmen as its the only film im gonna be seeing on the big screen before the summer (in fact the first film i will be seeing this year at the cinema)
Ode to Joy ……………………..another trailer for us to pick apart – frame by frame……………… :-)
Let’s hope that
A) Watchmen is Successful
B) There aren’t the problems of not being able to see the the trailer like for several people at the Bond movie.
This is great. I think we need to see some more new footage. The stuff with the Superbowl spot was good, but it was so not enough. We need to see more of the threat the Romulans pose. Like, Nero’s escape or release from Rura Penthe, his plan for vengeance and Elder Spock’s intervening actions. It could start off very dark and moody, but then grow into the big action movie we know it’s gonna be. And yes, MORE LEONARD NIMOY!!!
Today’s Wednesday (aka “new comic book day”) which means I’ll probably snag myself a copy of the Watchmen tpb. I’ve never read it an now seems like a great time.
I agree, I was going to go see Watchmen anyway, this just makes it oh so sweet.
@ 2. Ralph (and any one else) all depends what you think is too much. Most people think too much has already been given away. Even with a new trailer I think so many things are still going to be a surprise that this little taste (which we all want) will not hurt anybody. I personally feel even with the new trailer that we will have seen just enough to satisfy our hunger but leave was wanting more which is perfect with only two months to go from Watchmen.
69 – I think WM will be huge – comic book fans will HAVE to see it….plus for the average movie goer – its the 1st post Dark Knight superhero movie (and even has a batman esque character in there)….plus Heroes is successfull on tv and deals with a group of superheroes
so those elements may help it too..
However by that reckoning I guess Wolverine could be massive too (maybe even bigger than X3)
#69 – Reading through the comments again and seeing that Watchmen is co-produced by Paramount, maybe it has a better chance of actually being included with the movie then?
@50 – Besides, New York is easier to hide in if you’re a costumed superhero. You probably wouldn’t even get a second glance if you walked down Times Square in full costume.
And if you read “Kingdom Come,” you’ll note that, even though the comic says it’s based in Metropolis, it looks suspiciously like NYC.
I like this Movie. Tis Exciting!!!. I was looking forwardto Watchmmen and now I have an even bigger reason. Less then 3 months Away for the Big Trek.
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssss… :)
I read on another site that the next trailer might have some of the new score… any word on this?
I figured another trailer had to be coming soon.
Watchmen makes perfect sense.
78 – no but i heard it ends with the Shatner cameo from the end of the movie
Anthony is there any word on whether or not this trailer will be “attached” or “enclosed” à la Quantum of Solace?
#5 – “orgasm of geekdom”? Worried… :P
#47 – do they? Actually, slightly different point, but all aliens attack America. In 95% of films. Means the rest of us are safe at least…
#78 – I haven’t heard anything, but let’s hope so.
#80 – I think (and partly hope) they’re just rumours. I don’t think Shatner would have been as worked up as he was if he had even a small role to play.
I have nothing against Watchmen, but I predict it will do only mediocre box office. I, for one, have NO desire to see the film–and this is after I’ve shelled out money for the X-Men, Spider-Man, and Batman films/sequels, so I like a good superhero film as much as anyone.
Watchmen looks like just more of the same with different colors. I’d like to read the graphic novel because a GN is a very different experience from watching a movie. But the costumes look silly–as in “big screen version of The Tick” silly.
I’m a genre fan and a comics fan, and *I* won’t be seeing WM–so I’m betting the average American is even less impressed. I could be wrong–I predicted “Toy Story” would fail–but I don’t think WM will be a smash no matter what.
Shameless plug for Watchmen:
To all those who say it looks generic or like a bastardized version of things you are familiar with, YOU HAVE NO IDEA. Watchmen is totally unique, and no other mainstream hero movie has ever come close to covering the ground that this graphic novel covers. If you don’t know Watchmen then YOU DON’T KNOW WATCHMEN.
#83-
Watchmen is on Time magazine’s 100 Best Novels (that’s NOVELS not graphic novels) of the Twentieth Century list, and for good reason. The work is textured and layered and resonates on so many different levels that it stands head and shoulders above perhaps every other graphic novel or comic book story that I have knowledge of. Its definately a superior costumed superhero story.
It suprises and satisfies and holds up to multiple readings, maybe even requires them for appreciation. But not to worry if you’re a comics fan a single reading will blow your socks off!
Read it. I envy you for the discovery you have yet to make.
BTW the sillyness of the costumes are one of the resonances of the work and both comments on and at the same time pays homage to the comic book genre.
Wow!
Bob Orci and I have the same taste in at least a couple of areas. :-) Cool.
Hi Bob. I’ve the highest hopes for the Trek film. Please rock my world!
Watchmen doesn’t interest me one bit. I’ve never read the graphic novel, but the trailer (as someone above said) looks like a bunch of CGI nonsense. CGI for the sake of CGI. I hope I”m wrong.
I really hate people who write First. I’m probably not one, but it’d be ironic if I was, now wouldn’t it?
#87… You are, trust me.
Anyone who thinks WM is just a knockoff with empty visuals has never explored the graphic, to their loss.
There’s a reason it’s so well-loved. And the movie seems to be capturing that.
#87-
I hope you’re wrong too. As I said above the original work is superior. Snyder’s film, it remains to be seen (pun intended).
Fingers crossed.
Stupid commenting system, making me look like a total tit.
CURSE YOU, WORDPRESS!
Though it was probably my connections fault.
#91-
Now we’re talking irony :-)
84:
Bob, I am a comic geek from the ’70s, and never heatrd of “Watchmen” until the film was announced. Can it be watched and appreciated by ‘newbies; who haven’t read the graphic novel? Your post would imply “no.”
93
Yes, it sure can. The movie is extremely faithful to the novel. It’s themes will be as clear as in the novel.
correction: “its themes”
A new trailer, attached to what looks like a great film.
Nerdgasm !!!!!!
I don’t think Watchmen is a perfect story (the ending, in particular, struck me as a bit dodgy). I actually enjoyed Alan Moore’s V for Vendetta more, I think. Nevertheless, Watchmen is great piece of work that kind of haunts you. Certain images and moments in the graphic stay with you long after you’ve read them. It’s powerful.
I was at the Comic-Con panel where Zack Snyder and the whole cast showed clips and answered questions, and the love for the source material was evident. I have every reason to believe it’s going to be a great adaptation and a great movie. “300″ was a big hit and this will be too.
As for those saying the costumes look silly, that part of the point – the story takes the stereotypes of the superhero genre and turns them on their head. The somewhat formulaic look of the characters belies the depth within them. They might seem familiar, but they act in ways you’ve never seen superheroes act before.
The only thing that worries me about Watchmen is the talk about Zach Snyder changing the ending. To me, you change that and you’re in serious danger of ruining the story. To paraphrase James T Kirk in Star Trek VI: “This is a terrifying idea”.
I’ve never heard of “Watchmen” (aside from the fact that there is an upcoming movie with that title), but if my boys want to see it, I’ll be more likely to take them if a new Star Trek trailer is attached.
#30—”I just hope this will be a trailer for those of us, who care more about the characters and less for the action. Would be a nice gesture.”
I do not expect Paramount to shy away from marketing this film to more mainstream moviegoers. Quite frankly, pandering to a relatively small group of potential ticket-buyers (those of us who are already established fans of Star Trek) wouldn’t be the best business decision.
Clearly, Paramount sees Watchmen as an opportunity to market Star Trek to young males (no offense, ladies) in general. It makes no sense to squander that opportunity by gearing a new trailer toward a small audience that they can pretty much be assured will be in theaters opening weekend anyway. Given this film’s already enormous budget, Paramount’s advertising dollar should be directed almost exclusively at people who (for one reason or another) have either never given Star Trek a chance, or failed to warm up to its previous incarnations.
There are alot of preconceived notions about Trek among mainstream moviegoers. It is going to take more than merely what has already been done (although they have–IMO–done a good job to this point) to disarm those notions prior to May—at least enough to insure box-office success.
I love these characters too. But you and I are already invested in them. In order to intice new and younger fans to become invested in them, the trailers need to give them reason to become curious enough to watch the film in the first place.
I expect the new trailer to highlight action, sensuality, and adventure.
The Shat is in this new trailer…can you imagine the gasps in the theaters when he appears at the end going…’NEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO”
- I just can’t wait to see the next trailer ..with my brother (a die hard STARGATE fan).. which is born on 6 march..great news…
Where’d all the comments go?
Comments? Well. I hope the new trailer gives everyone more stuff to nitpick and laugh about- like the guy at the bridge urinal and the barcode scanner showroom.
Not to mention, we’ve yet to see those nacelle caps in action!
lol
all of this fuss over a trailer that isnt even of the real movie…
cant wait for the Titan
TO ANTHONY: Do you have anyone you could talk to to find out why they don’t have any of the Star Trek trailers available via Comcast’s On Demand (at least not the HD On Demand)? I’m sure it could be Fandango’s fault – they sponsor the trailers – but they’ve had Watchmen and other Paramount trailers on there for a while now.
104- Agreed 100%… Need more info on the score. If it’s NOT in the new trailer, I’d love to see some additional info on it. I think the soundtrack could be the difference between having a big film and a blockbuster.
Strangeness going on with the comments… my response (106) was to kirk09 (#104) but when I reload the page my response is now before his text…(now shows as #107)
Someone is tampering with the timestream…
Het Bob Orci. Will this Trailer have any of the Music from the Trek Movie as well. Please Inform.
TO ANTHONY PASCALE: could ya be so kind as to get someone on finding out when the film’s soundtrack will be released in relation to the film, as well as if theres gonna be a separate score soundtrack album and a ’songs inspired by’-type accompanying soundtrack album, or rather if its just gonna be the score??
#94, 95
My faith in the new Star Trek movie has been reassured by (at least one of) the writers’ attention to grammatical detail! This makes it likely that canon will not be violated by the introduction of photonic torpedoes.
I am not a graphic novel follower – although I have begun purchasing the “Countdown” prequel series – and never heard of Watchmen before the movie started getting all this buzz. The Watchmen trailers look very good, and my suspicion is that these trailers are designed to reel in viewers that have seen superhero movies before but are not intimately familiar with the mythology of the series of graphic novels, thus perhaps skimping on the “details” that the cognoscenti might be looking for. (Does that sound familiar?) While it was not on my must-see list I was thinking about seeing the movie, and with a new ST trailer attached the film has become a must-see! Just like Cloverfield – which I enjoyed. I hope to enjoy Watchmen, too.
Anthony Pascale: I also have had issues with the “comments” occasionally failing to load with the rest of the web page (Mac OS X 10.4.11/Camino 1.6.6).
Ok, the Watchman that dies, is that the actor that plays “Denny” on Grey’s Anatomy. That dude always plays a dead guy. He’s als the dead dad on the show WEEDS.
Between WATCHMEN, STAR TREK and TRANSFORMERS [possibly GI JOE], Paramount owns Summer 09. It’s not even close.
#99
What you say is true. I merely expressed ‘hope’ for a good character trailer, which in all likelihood, we’re never going to get. I also hope this does not hint towards a complete lack of strong characters and character moments in the movie.
I’m planning on catching The Watchmen on it’s premiere weekend. Hopefully the theatre will actually play the Star Trek trailer this time. I was one of the lucky ones who went to Quantum of Solace opening weekend and didn’t get to see the trailer (until it was available online).
So has anyone confirmed whether the Star Trek trailer will be physically “attached” to The Watchmen? And do theatre owners still have the option of removing (or not including it?)
Regarding the Watchmen, I just read it for the first time recently. Maybe I should read it again. I sure wouldn’t include it in my list of the best 100 novels, but it was a good comic book mini-series, and I definitely do want to see the movie to see how it translates. So even though I’d go to it without the Trek trailer, I would be very disappointed if it’s not actually included.
ike it would be on my top
56: ‘like a bastardized combination of Flash Gordon, Blade Runner and The Rocky Horror Picture show’
Oh it isn’t, it really really really isn’t! It’s twenty squillion miles from all of the above! It’s adult, it’s literate, it’s multi-layered, it’s tense and terrible and after 20 odd years I am so excited about this incredible-looking screen adaption. Please please believe me and invest a few dollars on the graphic novel, and be blown away!
84: Amen Bob!
#114—”What you say is true. I merely expressed ‘hope’ for a good character trailer, which in all likelihood, we’re never going to get. I also hope this does not hint towards a complete lack of strong characters and character moments in the movie.”
I understand. I too would love to see a feel-good trailer for fanboys like us. But the businessman in me knows that isn’t going to happen. After all, preaching to the choir is a waste of time, energy, and ultimately–money.
I feel good about the prospect that STXI will deliver these characters. One of the things I always go back to is that Abrams could easily have only produced this film. It was only after reading the script that he decided that he had to direct it as well. There was obviously something in the script which intrigued him enough to become much more involved than just on the production side.
I can only speak for myself, but I have found the characters on “Lost” (particularly when Abrams involvement has been heavy) to have quite a bit of interesting depth to them. It’s one of the reasons I so enjoyed the 2 hour pilot and the whole first season. Now, of course, Abrams and Lindelof did not write STXI, but when I look at the fact that Bob Orci is a diehard Trek fan, combined with the reasoning that Abrams (along with Leonard Nimoy) fell in love with the script so quickly—I feel generally good about that aspect of it.
For me Spring and Summer 2009 are going to be an overload for great movies.
Street Fighter February
Watchmen March
Xmen origins May
!!! Star Trek !!! :D May
Terminator May
Transformers 2 June
G.I. Joe August
#118—I’ll probably see the Wolverine movie (my wife loves X-Men), I will definitely see Star Trek (most likely more than once), and my kids will make sure I see Transformers 2. I was surprised to find the first film somewhat entertaining, as it was never anything in which I was the least bit interested.
I’ll have to guage the boys’ interest in Watchmen, but the addition of a new ST trailer makes that far more likely.
No Street Fighter, Terminator, or G.I. Joe for me, at least not in theaters. The latter two I will probably see on ppv or dvd.
There’s just so much in “Watchmen” that multiple readings are the only way to “get” it all, both in the story and art. It’s an incredibly well thought out piece of – yes – literature. Everything I’ve seen and read of the movie indicates a serious effort has been made to faithfully translate the graphic novel, especially when you start to read about things the studio(s) wanted to do with the characters and plot.
I’d also read that Messers. Orci and Kurtzman contributed to the final screenplay, particularly to shaping the “new” ending that apparently differs from the book.
correction to #120 – somehow critical words were left out – the sentence should read :
I’d also read that Messers. Orci and Kurtzman contributed to the final screenplay, and find myself wondering if it was particularly to shaping the “new” ending that apparently differs from the book.
Watchmen looks really good but I will reserve my eagerness to see it in a theater to the tune of about $75 (no way would I get away with not taking my family and ABSOLUTELY no way do I go to a theater and not get popcorn and sodas.) So when the reviews are in and they say “Watchmen made me peel back my skull and crawl into my cranium it was so good!” I’ll go see it. I NEVER go see a movie based on what trailer is attached. I ‘aint made of money.
I have decided that the only movies I see in a theater are the ones that are visually huge. Romantic comedies (?) or any kind of comedy, or talky, character driven movies look just as good on my 57″ TV and cost a buck from RedBox. And trailers are on the internet hours after they are in the theater anyway.
The new Trek trailer needs more boobs.
In fact, I think all trailers should have more boobs.
More boobs, I say!
I was wondering about a 3rd trailer today and was looking forward to Watchmen. Hurray for a two in one!
JJ used Cloverfield, Quantum of Solace, Superbowl and Watchmen as publicity platforms. Genius idea that no one in Trek had the guts to do before. Kudos!
#122—”no way would I get away with not taking my family and ABSOLUTELY no way do I go to a theater and not get popcorn and sodas.”
I hear you loud and clear!
I have to take Ben Franklin myself!
#123—Is it not enough that 52% of the population has two of them?
:)
#95
Still waiting for that call, so we can do lunch at the Ivy ;)
My Top Ten Movies I havt to see this Year. #1 Star Trek. #2 Termanator Salvation. #3 Transformers#4 Xmen Origins.#5Harry Potter. #6Race to Witch Mtn #7Gi Joe.#8 Watchmen.#9.Land of the Lost.#10 Angels and demons. There are others but this is my must see list.
Closet, how old are your kids? Watchmen is rated R and some of the content of the book is pretty adult.
#129—I was wondering about that.
They are not old ‘enough’ then. Too bad. I guess I’ll have to see the new trailer online and on the Reelzchannel.
Thanks.
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Our work was not particularly about reshaping the ending. And in my opinion, the ending is still quite faithful.
Oh, I’m a dope. I for some reason didn’t realize that Watchmen was R rated. In that case, it get’s the Red Box treatment too. Those of us with kids probably won’t be seeing Watchmen, it looks like. I mean for the most part.
I wonder if this means that this isn’t exactly a great “target audience fit” for the Trek trailer? You know, the one aimed at getting a younger demographic to see Star Trek?
#130 … Well, I don’t want to deny the boys a good time. If they’re teens going with their Dad, they should be fine. I think you and I are about the same age, and I wouldn’t feel comfortable taking a kid under maybe 13.
122. THX-1138:
Well Watchmen certainly fills the visually huge bill. And if it is as faithful as it appears to be with some judicious tightning Then this will be pretty awesome I think. At least for me. I know my fave character comes off great so far. And I’ve always loved his line they use to end the trailer.
re: 131 – Thanks for the answer! If what I’ve read is true, it seems like they’ve made a reasonable compromise that raises the same questions and provokes the same emotions found in the book while being an ending that is easily accessible by a much wider audience (i.e. non-fans). hmmm – something about this sounds vaguely familiar…
Having said that, I don’t believe anything will make Alan Moore happy at this point but I for one am planning on being at the midnight opener.
WATCHMEN depicts acts of of genocide and sexual violence… not just violence. Parents should keep that in mind.
I hope, the new trailer will finally include star trek. the november-trailer and the superbowl trailer just consist of stupip orci-action, we know from storyless movies like transformers, MI-3 and the island. if there is no star trek in the new trailer, i will not see the movie in theater.
#133—They are not there yet. The oldest boy is 11, and quite mature for that age, but even if I felt totally comfortable, his mother wouldn’t. It is not as if she would be thrilled to see it anyway—with or without adult content.
As soon as she saw the new Star Trek trailer, she would know immediately why we went to all that trouble…She would sigh, roll her eyes, give me a big dirty look, and never give herself any chance to enjoy the movie we went to see in the first place.
I’m safer waiting…
:)
@131…
what, no squid?
;))
#134 You ‘Aint Eymorg
I agree that it looks fantastic and that the story, if faithful, will blow people’s socks off. But the subject matter won’t be suitable for my kids, ages 6, 11, and 13. I let the 13 year old go see The Mist with me and he punched me in the arm because of the messed up ending.
And my 11 year old is an absolute Trek fan. But no theater trailer for her.
137. Knut – February 11, 2009
I have to agree that Transformers had no story… except for the part about a normal boy who finds out that his first car is actually a member of an endangered alien race that takes the form of familiar technology and happens to be engaged in a centuries long war with another alien faction who is looking for a mysterious object related to their origins and which they believe is located on earth. Other than that, there’s nothing going on, especially since I wouldn’t count the unit of soldiers who survive what the world believes is a terrorist attack on a U.S. base when only they know the truth and must resolve to contact the defense department before it mistakenly goes to war with an innocent country and before they themselves are killed by an evil alien who is hunting them to prevent them from getting out the truth. Aside from those couple of things, you’re right that there is no story. But wasn’t the action pretty?
@141…
LMAO. Timeless.
#137—”I hope, the new trailer will finally include star trek. the november-trailer and the superbowl trailer just consist of stupip orci-action, we know from storyless movies like transformers, MI-3 and the island. if there is no star trek in the new trailer, i will not see the movie in theater.”
I’m curious as to what your frame of reference is.
What trailer for a previous Star Trek film do you feel did a better job?
And just what exactly is “stupip orci-action”?
As for you not seeing the movie in a theater, I suppose that will make it easier for at least one of us to find a good seat.
Hey Bob,
Don’t let Knut get to you. I liked Transformers and MI:3 was the best out of the three. I have to ask one question about Trek, how many space battle scenes are in the final version? As always, thanks for hanging out with us on the boards.
I hope it’s all new footage and not the recycled clips we’ve been getting.
@143…
so, CT, where do you like to sit, in the front, center or the back?
I ususally hang out in the back…
Majel’s blessing
http://scifipulse.net/?p=5231
A film aboot blokes wit’ timepieces?!
What, tha’ script read “2:25PM…2:26PM…2:27PM…2:28PM…2:29PM…”
Arrrrrrrrrr…
148:
You’re confusing it with “24.”
Personally, I never heard of The Watchmen before the trailer came out, and I would venture that most of the folks out there are in the same boat. Even having seen the trailer, I found myself left with no clear idea of what the movie was about and my first impression was “oh, another superhero movie.” And sorry to say it, it looks like (not saying it IS) but it looks like it borders on silly.
Now, I’m not judging the film nor the graphic novel – I’m just giving you the impression that I had.
I think the biggest challenge that the movie will face is breaking out of that first-weekend ultra-genre fan base. If you look at the modern history of superhero movies (which, I consider to have started in 1978 with Superman) the only movies that have done REALLY well are ones where the main character was already very well known to the general public – one whose character and attributes were already part of the public zeitgeist. Superman, Batman, Spider Man, X-Men – are the big standouts. No other one has really even come close. Even Hulk, which was a fairly popular character, has only done so-so at the box office – certainly not in the blockbuster range that Supes, Bats and Spidey have achieved.
Think of all of the superhero movies that have come and gone – with a ton of fan excitement – but with no real public embrace – Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Captain America, Punisher, Hellboy, Ghost Rider, The Spirit, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen….I could go on and on. Some of the films were good, some were bad – but none of them ever achieved the success of the three biggies.
I have no feeling for or against Watchmen. It might be a perfectly good movie, but because it just hasn’t hit me as a movie I “need” to see, nor are they characters that I already know about, I’ll probably just wait ’til it comes on cable.
…and as I follow up to my previous post (#150) – I HOPE that ST breaks that mold as well. A a trek fan, I like to think that the characters are widely embraced by the public – and it seems like they are, but I’m never quite sure if they are REALLY embraced or if they are recognized with a giggle. Does that make sense?
150:
“Iron Man” being the exception.
Yes! I forgot Iron Man…my apologies. Still, I’d like to see if Iron Man holds up in sequels…I hope so.
#146—”so, CT, where do you like to sit, in the front, center or the back?
I ususally hang out in the back…”
I just follow the wife, and I guess it depends on what mood she’s in. She swears that she isn’t going to see Star Trek, but I know that in the end she will.
Actually…now that I think about it (thanks, AJ) Iron Man might be the ONLY superhero movie based on a character not widely known outside the fan base that has been really successful.
We should analyze that…why?
Robert Downey Jr?
John Faverau directing?
Kick a$$ trailer with great song “Iron Man”…?
How did Iron Man break the paradigm?
#145—”I hope it’s all new footage and not the recycled clips we’ve been getting.”
Well, at least some of it will be, as indicated in the first paragraph of the article above:
“This new theatrical trailer will premiere on March 6th in front of the biggest movie of the Spring, Watchmen, and it will include brand new footage not seen in past trailers.”
I expect, though, that it will still contain some of what we’ve already seen.
Ahhh What a Birthday I am going to have. Watchmen and Trek on the same day. two tastes that go great together.
Also do not bring your children to this movie. This maybe a superhero movie but it is not what you think. My daughter is extremely mature for her age She watches certain R-rated movies. But I wouldn’t let her see Watchmen until she was at least 14. This is going to be a hard R film. This is not Batman or Superman, this is more like Taxi Driver in tights. There is one scene that no sane parent would let their children see. I am sure fans of the book know what I mean.
Watchmen is my favorite comic book of all time. I read it when I was 16 and it blew my mind. I have been waiting for a movie for almost 20 years. If you haven’t read it then pick it up ASAP. I promise you will not be disappointed.
#154 … I hope I’m not sitting next to you & your wife on opening night. I don’t want to have to listen to someone sighing the whole time!
150 — Thank you for expressing my feelings better than I did myself! :)
I am not saying I think Watchmen looks derivative. Watchmen may be the Lawrence of Arabia of superhero films, but it LOOKS like just another superhero movie. It probably is MUCH, MUCH MORE than that, but the only way to find out is to watch it, and there is nothing about Watchmen that makes me want to watch.
I think a lot of moviegoers are going to pick “must see” movies to spend their few leisure dollars on, not “never heard of it” movies.
Anyway…I’ll be there opening day for “Star Trek,” no matter what! And I LOVED “Iron Man.”
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bmar: I think you nailed it. The trailer was certainly butt-kicking, and enough advance buzz plus, importantly, great reviews.
Assume you’ve seen this:
http://www.theonion.com/content/video/wildly_popular_iron_man_trailer
#150—I agree with what you’re saying, except that–in addition to “Iron Man”–I’m not sure that “X-Men” belonged in that category of iconic heroes (super or otherwise) that everyone knows like Superman, Spiderman, and Batman prior to those films. I’m sure it was immensely popular among comic book readers, but people like me knew nothing at all about X-Men prior to the movies. It was nevertheless very successful.
I went to see the first X-Men movie because a friend who read alot of comics asked me to go and said that he had high expectations for the movie. As someone who was totally unfamiliar with its history prior to that, I still enjoyed the film. The opening scene with young Magneto had my attention right away. I went to see each of the sequels, but admittedly, never enjoyed them as much as I did the first.
In contrast, despite never reading any comic books, I (and I dare say most people do as well) knew plenty about the other heroes you described. I think that pretty much everyone could have given you a basic overview of who they were, even before there were feature length films about them.
So i do think it makes a difference, but I think that good marketing can overcome alot of that when it isn’t quite the case.
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You always crack me up. Too funny
#158—”I hope I’m not sitting next to you & your wife on opening night. I don’t want to have to listen to someone sighing the whole time!”
If Nimoy’s wife’s reaction is any indication, I don’t expect that. I just meant she would “sigh” when she saw the trailer before Watchmen, as if realizing that I made her see the movie just because of the trailer before it (which would be true!).
:)
http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/features/big-in-2009/photos/ VOTE VOTE VOTE!! hehe please get harry potter of the top! hate him, soo much!!
Is Watchmen rated R? If so, I hope this next trailer is attached to other movies that are rated PG-13 to attract a bigger audience.
@163…
Okay, CT, you’ll get the Coke, I’ll get the popcorn!
141. boborci – February 11, 2009
Im very pleased to see that you have a good sense of humor. i appreciate those attribute.
“But wasn’t the action pretty?”
Yes, it was. But i fear those kind of action will be part of the new movie. Please tell me the action will be more realistic. ;)
#167
Definte “realistic action” for a science fiction movie that takes place in the future and in outer space….
#141and 162. You to are so Funny. But Bob you are right. Transformers. Not Much plot but the Action was Great. But on Trek. I and many and I mean Many others Want great action and a Better Story. But I think you will Deliever on Both Counts.But on the New Trailer. Are we also going to get Star Trek Music.
I hope that I will be able to get to see this trailer when I go to see The Watchmen. I went to see Quantum of Solace to be able to see the first trailer and was sadly disappointed. Maybe a call ahead to the theater to see what showing they will play the trailer on is in order this time around.
167. Knut – February 11, 2009
“Yes, it was. But i fear those kind of action will be part of the new movie. Please tell me the action will be more realistic. ;)”
That I actually can promise. JJ and ILM have outdone themselves, but I am biased and you will have to be the judge
162. Hiya, Chris!
Yeah! More reason for me to go see Watchmen!
#170. Bob. Do I havt to Put you in the Agoniser Booth for a few hours.Can you tell me and the rest if in the New Trailer will there be any new Music from The Movie.
171. Capt Mike Of The Terran Empire – February 11, 2009
#170. Bob. Do I havt to Put you in the Agoniser Booth for a few hours.Can you tell me and the rest if in the New Trailer will there be any new Music from The Movie.
I actually don’t know. Have not seen the new trailer! Can’t wait! Seriously.
#172. Thank you. You have Avoided the Agoniser Booth for now. But seriously I can’t wait for the New Movie and Ill be there for the Midnight Showing.Yes. Ill have an open mind for the Movie.
Give me smallest finger on studio exec’s hand. I’ll produce new Trek trailer.
Hey Bob, I LOVED last night’s episode of Fringe. The show is getting better all the time. Someone behind such masterpieces would definitely have the potential to write a damn good Star Trek movie. Can’t wait for May.
P.S Thought Transformers was good.
#175
Last Fringe ep was ok, but I don’t like the constant overdoing of the “science” part. Explaining bogus technology is one thing, but doing in a way so the audience might take it seriously in one way or another.. I find that annoying. There are so many misconceptions about technology and science already, there’s no need for more.
On a side note: It’s also kinda hard to take a show seriously, when your gf sits next to you cracking up, because she’s read something as ridiculous as “Wissenschaft prison”. I’m always wondering wether there are no language consultants in Hollywood. Or maybe they’re doing it, so we over here can have a decent laugh :)
#141
LOL
Okay all you New Yorkers, I cannot see the sour grapes in wanting to blame Superman III’s [or any movie's] failure on the shift of location shooting from New York to Vancouver.
Superman III simply sucked big time.
On the other hand, the better Superman Returns was shot in Australia and didn’t seem to suffer for it. That movie underperformed, but the cause of that was that the movie and fx didn’t look like the 200M that was supposedly spent on the production. The return on actual investment on SR was really phenomenal considering the fat pay-or-play paychecks that Nicholas Cage and Tim Burton and others pocketed out of that $200m production budget. It was a sad contrived way to send Singer and Routh out the door,.
With digital fx these days, it doesn’t matter much where something is shot anymore.
My tiny no-stop-light hamlet of Thorntown, Indiana could stand in for a major city in 2009.
Ah yes Watchmen. The movie that’s (ultra) close to it’s source visually, not afraid to look dated and not afraid to loose some market value simply because of the “R” rating.
The people behind this movie need to be congratulated for resisting the temptation to “update” the look and also for staying as true to the source as possible. Jumping in, taking the risk and letting the chips fall. Bet on the source.
Congrats!
@171. boborci – February 11, 2009
Thanks for your answer
Long time Lurker first time Poster…
So first off thank all of you for the site and the community. The Idea that I can read the thoughts of people like Anthony, Bob and Chris and all the others is wonderful and I cherish it. I also feel that what Anthony has built here will last long after this Trek Film has come and gone…
As for Watchmen, I must say I feel the same way Money is getting very tight and although I want to go see it in a theatre. Not knowing the story and the characters it is hard to justify spending 30.00 – 40.00 on a night at the movies for this. The trailers look good but …. Even for a self professed Geek as I consider my self to be, I ‘m just not feeling it. The discussion here has done more to make me want to see it than any of the trailer info.
I just don’t see it being a hit unless word of mouth and reviews spike it upwards… we will see.
But with all that has been said I may read the novel…
I happen to like Watchman. The graphic novel is one of my favorites right up there with Wanted and V for Vendetta. However, it is definitely not for everyone. The story is multilayered and very complex.
I hope they show some new footage from the Star Trek movie. I am a massive Simon Pegg fan and I want to see more of him in action as Scotty. I am so looking forward to this movie.
180:
Superman III did suck, for sure.
But seeing real neighborhoods in real cities adds a degree of reality that digital tech cannot replicate. Look at every Bond film. The locations are all characters in the story.
And if you live, or have visited places which are “faked” by the filmmaker, it pulls you out of the story. A good example is “Gorky Park.” It was made in Helsinki, not Moscow. I lived in Moscow for years, and the film offers no familiar points of reference. I can’t watch it because the main character is not where he’s supposed to be.
We know Superman’s “Metropolis” is NYC, as he does his requisite fly-bys of its landmarks in the first film. But in “III,” it’s obvious that all has changed. The film sucked anyway, but that didn’t help.
There are dozens of great “New York” films, “LA” films, “San Francisco” or “Chicago,” etc. films where the city plays a distinct role.
About what I said about Watchmen not being Paramount when in fact IT IS! Whoops! Talk about getting your foot caught in your mouth. It’s been a long week for me. Watchmen IS done by Paramount and Warner Bros. My mistake! My apologies!
#184—”I hope they show some new footage from the Star Trek movie. ”
According to the article above, at least some new footage will be included in the March trailer.
From the first paragraph above:
“This new theatrical trailer will premiere on March 6th in front of the biggest movie of the Spring, Watchmen, and it will include brand new footage not seen in past trailers.”
I expect it to be a combination of material we have already seen and new images as well. Even the 30 second Super Bowl ad featured a couple of things we did not see in the trailer attached to QOS.
Oh!!! Fantastic! And my parents have also expressed interest in seeing this movie (hopefully they can get over the “R” rating and let me go..) and this’d be a fantastic opportunity to catch the NEW TRAILER. For once, I’d be as excited about the actual movie as the trailer… Watchmen looks absolutely incredible; at least in Special Effects terms.
Looking forward to seeing it March 6th.
#161
A rare moment of disagreement between us! Haha. I much preferred X2 to the first (and especially over the last).
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