Thu Jan 8, 2009 — by Glenn Hauman

Fox and Warner go all in on 'Watchmen', will let judge decide instead of jury

Here's your latest test for geekdom: On January 20th, are you going to be more excited by Barack Obama's inauguration, or by the court hearing to see if Fox can block Warner Brothers from releasing Watchmen?

The two studios have agreed to let Judge Gary Feess decide whether Fox is entitled to an injunction blocking release of the film, instead of going to a jury trial which would delay the release.  The hearing is currently schedule to begin on January 20th, unless the judge grants Warners’ request to move the hearing to an earlier date.

In addition to the agreement that the judge can decide the case, the two have agreed that neither will oppose requests to expedite an appeal.

My take? So it's delayed. You kids today-- you don't even know what a delay is. I remember the months of delays just waiting for Watchmen #11 to come out, in the middle of a huge cliffhanger. Don't even get me started on Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #3 or Camelot 3000 #12. (Oh, and while you're at it, get off my lawn.) That said, I'm certainly looking closely at the outcome.

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