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    RexMaximus: I love how io9's staff loves to hate on Watchmen. Sure, it wasn't perfect, but it was solid and faithful to its source, which wasn't a flaw. I guess t... more »
    Aidan_: Avatar was pretty fun movie, yes, but I don't think it was a net-gain for movie making. Or at least, the auteur form of movie-making. Avatar was the l... more »
    Dedpool3678: "Did Watchmen gain anything from the transition from comic to movie?" Um yeah it did, sales for the comic are up and interest in the property is at an... more »
    Mr.Gawn: I DONT GET IT!!! What is wrong with Watchmen.. I thought it had a good Graphic Novel-- Comic Transition... I thought it captured the theme of the co... more »
    HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H.: You guys like to harp on the Watchmen movie, don't you? more »
    foolish-rain: Good points all Graeme (although you've certainly made the Watchmen crowd cranky). As an old-timer, I just hope that everyone appreciates what an ama... more »
    FrankN.Stein: being the singular vison of one man is good? even if that means being a cheesy, naive, esoterically loaded heap of Na'Vi crap? more »
    alvonruff: Watchmen: On even numbered days people say: "No - don't turn my favorite book/comic/whatever into a movie. It ruins it". Then on odd numbered days peo... more »
    Yellowphant: How was Rise of the Silver Surfer a failure? It cost $130m to make and pulled in $289m worldwide, so it wasn't a commercial failure. Critics may not ... more »
    CodenameV: I am openly surprised that io9 hates Wachmen so much while never as good as the comic, I felt it was an amazingly good adaptation, it topped my Chris... more »
    Megaera: Why so much bashing on certain movies that in my mind where never even a possibility a few years ago? I am just in awe that people just sit there and ... more »
    Kiala Kazebee: I loved Watchmen. I have a thing for Nite Owl (II) okay? Stop judging me. more »
    DocSeuss: Watchmen was not a box office success, but that has more to do with the weakness of the Watchmen than the film adaptation. I remember reading film re... more »
    Scimarad: Watchmen was great adaptation - Why is i09 always having a go? Okay, you may not like but why do you always have to suggest it was some sort of disast... more »
    dnwilliams: I may be the only comic book reader in the world that thinks this but - IMO the Justice League doesn't work. As a concept. Everyone on the team invali... more »
    dumanue: this IS the age of the auteur, as a film student, director and producer I have to say that studio power is slowly diminishing, in the sense that every... more »
    maythetechbewithyou: I loved Watchmen, I thought the adaptation was great even with the tweaks and changes. Felt right and looked perfect. Some people just aren't ready fo... more »
    Spad: I'm sorry, but bollocks to instant gratification; you can take things too far. On the one hand, you don't want a show that takes half the season to s... more »
    Chip Overclock: Mrs. Overclock and I saw AVATAR in 3D IMAX the day after Christmas. (Let's get the hate all out of your systems right now: we were both skeptical goin... more »
    soulfinger: I agree with many of you on Watchmen. I read the novel right before the film and I liked both in their own right. I don't have any issues with the way... more »
  • #yearinreview

    5 Entertainment Lessons We Hope 2009 Has Taught The Future

    With the year almost over, it's time to look back and wonder if 2009 actually left any wisdom for future generations behind in its whirlwind of franchise-maintenance, Obama-adoration* and dream-crushing. Here are some potential morals from the last 12 months. More »
  • #justiceleague

    Justice League May Be DC's Avengers In Movie Theaters

    Is Warner Bros' new plan for DC Comics movies to try and copy the successful formula of Marvel's movies? If one producer is to be believed, perhaps - and it might mean that the Justice League movie is back on. More »
  • #disneymarvel

    Will Marvel Studios Boss Take Over Disney?

    Just weeks after Disney's buyout of Marvel was announced, the chairman of Disney Studios is leaving the company, and who happens to be one of the people being named as a possible successor? Kevin Feige, current president of Marvel Studios. More »
  • #disneymarvel

    Will The Courts Stop Disney/Marvel?

    The sale of the century is already under threat from lawsuits, as two separate legal actions are announced that see Marvel shareholders calling foul about the Disney buyout. More »
  • #marvelcalling

    Marvel Wants To Show You Spidey's Calling

    Feel like you need a visual ringtone for some of your friends? Marvel have got you covered - they've teamed up with mobile company Vringo to offer a new set of video ringtones showcasing Disney's favorite heroes. More »
  • #idolspeculation

    Disney/Marvel: Who's Next?

    If Disney's purchase of Marvel earlier this week highlights the company's desire to expand through buyouts instead of new ideas, should we be wondering who could be next on their shopping list? More »