If last week's preliminary judgment against Warner Bros in the "Watchmen" court battle wasn't enough to send comic book fans into a panic, today's news certainly might do the trick. According to The Associated Press, 20th Century Fox will seek a court order delaying the March 6 release of the much-anticipated adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' graphic novel.
The AP reports that in a response to today's announcement, an attorney for Warner Bros said "he didn't know if an appeal was coming, but thinks a trial is necessary and a settlement unlikely."
As we reported last week, U.S. District Court Judge Gary Feess surprised much of the media world by offering up a preliminary judgment on the "Watchmen" lawsuit Wednesday evening, agreeing with Fox's claim that they -- not Warner Bros -- held the rights to develop and distribute the adaptation.
Since the announcement hit the 'Net, there's been no shortage of sites wondering what this could mean for the film's looming release date, with many expecting -- and in many cases, hoping -- that a settlement would be reached and the film would be released as planned in March. Now, however, that outcome seems a little less likely.
The "Watchmen" trial is currently scheduled to commence January 20, and whether we'll see a court order issued before that time or have the matter decided during the trial has yet to be decided.
So what are your thoughts on this new development in the "Watchmen" trial? Still hoping for a March 6 release? Let us know in the comment section!
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