"Watchmen" promotion continues!!!

USA Weekend featuring "Watchmen"

From the Official Website for Watchmen:
http://rss.warnerbros.com/watchmen/2009/02check_out_usa_weekend_for_an_e.html


The magazine's upcoming Feb. 27-March 1 issue features an exclusive "Watchmen" poster of the new movie's stars, drawn by the famed book's illustrator Dave Gibbons just for USA WEEKEND! The magazine's Watchmen coverage also includes interviews with the cast of the hotly awaited film.

Here's a link to their article about this issue:
http://www.usaweekend.com/09_issues/090301/090301watchmen.html

To find a newspaper near you that carries USA WEEKEND, go to this link:
http://www.usaweekend.com/partners/partner_links/index.html



HBO's First Look: Watchmen premieres tonight
Read more HERE about this and other upcoming "Watchmen" coverage on television


Wondercon 2009 (San Francisco)
Watchmen director and cast appeared for a panel discussion and previewed some film footage for the lucky attendees. Here's the report from IGN:

http://movies.ign.com/articles/957/957896p1.html

Excerpts:

"February 28, 2009 - Anticipation for Watchmen was clearly at a fever pitch today at Wondercon, as an absolutely packed room gathered in the morning to see director Zack Snyder and stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan ("The Comedian"), Billy Crudup ("Dr. Manhattan"), Malin Akerman ("Silk Spectre"), Jackie Earle Haley ("Rorschach") and Patrick Wilson ("Nite Owl"). "

and

"As for Nite Owl, Wilson remarked, "I certainly think he has the most heart I guess," adding with a laugh, "If I can put everyone else down. He has heart! I love Dan. You're Pulling for Dan the entire time - To get the damn suit back on or to get it up. It really doesn't get more basic than that. What's so cool about him is his identity through his suit and what that means to him."

Watchmen Red Carpet and SoHo Appearance

"Watchmen" Red Carpet Arrivals on Mon March 2nd
There will be live coverage and video streaming of the red carpet arrivals for the "Watchmen" premiere in Hollywood on Monday, March 2nd:

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/livenow?id=6680972


Patrick Wilson and Jeffrey Dean Morgan at Apple Store in SoHo (New York)
at 7pm on Thu March 5th

http://www.apple.com/retail/soho/

Talkshow and other appearances by "Watchmen" cast

The Official Site for Watchmen has released these appearance dates for the cast of "Watchmen"
http://rss.warnerbros.com/watchmen/2009/02/be_sure_to_watch_the_stars_of.html

February 28
HBO First Look

March 2
Jackie Earle Haley on KTLA Morning News
Malin Akerman on The Tonight Show

March 4
Carla Gugino on Live with Regis and Kelly
Patrick Wilson, Billy Crudup, Jeffrey Dean Morgan on Good Morning America
Billy Crudup on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

March 5
Carla Gugino on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Billy Crudup on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Half hour film special on Spike
One hour film special Reelz Channel
One hour film special on TV Guide Network
Patrick Wilson and Jeffrey Dean Morgan at Apple Store NY (Soho)

March 6
Jeffrey Dean Morgan on The View

March 7
Patrick Wilson on Reel Talk

March 10
Carla Gugino on Ellen Degeneres Show

March 12
Malin Akerman on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

March 20
Clay Enos at Apple Store NY (Soho), 7pm.

Youtube video of Patrick at London Premiere of "Watchmen"

Youtube has a video clip of Patrick at the London Premiere of "Watchmen" (Mon Feb 23)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0YjdqrEITI

Here he poses for press and signs autographs for fans. Wonderful chance to see what it was like that night for those of us who could not go.

And, seeing this makes us nostalgic for the times when he's been on Broadway and interacts with folks at the Stage Door. Patrick is a very gracious to his fans.

Cable Channel G4 is airing exclusive "Watchmen" special tonight

Cable Channel G4 is airing their exclusive Watchmen program tonight.
http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/693263/G4s-One-Hour-Watchmen-Special-Feb-25th-6pm.html

"Well, being the source of nerd news that we are, G4 has put together an hour long special about the Watchmen movie that will premier on Wednesday, February 25th at 6pm. Our resident comic book expert, Blair Butler, and the wonderfully talented Alison Haislip will bring you behind-the-scenes coverage of the making of the blockbuster film, an exclusive interview with Zack Snyder himself, and a never-before-scene clip from the film that's exclusive to G4.

So head on over to: http://g4tv.com/watchmen/

You can check for the G4 channel in your area at this link:http://g4tv.com/channel.aspx/

More about "Watchmen" !!!

Watchmen World Premiere in London (Monday Feb 23)
We've added more photos, interviews, and clips to the Premiere thread over on our Patrick Wilson Fans Site messageboard. Check it out HERE

Reminder: The Red Carpet Premiere of "Watchmen" will be Monday, March 2 in Hollywood. More HERE
We need to watch for coverage by shows like "Access Hollywood", "E!" and "The Insider".


Watchmen Reviews
Reviews are starting to roll in. To keep things organized we've created two separate threads on the messageboard. One for press/professional reviews and one for fans/bloggers' reviews.
(Warning: Many will contain Spoilers).

Press/Professional Reviews

Fan/Blogger Reviews


Watchmen cast and director at San Francisco's WonderCon 2009 on Sat Feb 28

Saturday, February 28th:11:30-12:30 Warner Bros.: Watchmen — Warner Bros. and WonderCon present a panel devoted to the most eagerly awaited movie of 2009: Watchmen!Visionary director Zack Snyder brings the classic graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons to vivid life on the big screen, opening March 6. Join Zack Snyder and members of the film’s cast LIVE on the WonderCon big stage for this exclusive panel presentation! (Esplanade)

WonderCon 2009 website: http://www.comic-con.org/wc/

"Watchmen" World Premiere, plus reviews & interviews

"Watchmen" World Premiere in London (Feb 23, 2009)
Check out this thread over at the Patrick Wilson Fan Site's Messageboard for photos from the World Premiere of "Watchmen" in London tonight (Feb 23, 2009). See the last five messages.
http://pwilsontalk.suddenlaunch3.com/index.cgi?board=Watchmen&action=display&num=1234528366&start=0

Reviews (Warning: They contain spoilers)

Here's a nice write up from the Sci Fi channel website.

http://www.scifitv.com.au/Blog/2009/02/Watchmen-Review/

Excerpt:

"The most succesful 'real' human is the pin point casting of Patrick Wilson as the ageing, pot bellied Dan Dreiberg, the retired Night Owl who has to get his mojo back. It is his most human journey, in conjuction with Malin Akerman's Silk Spectre that gives the film it's human glue of both frailty and triumph. Whilst Akerman's sexiness is often mesmerising, it is Wilson's inhabitance of a man both defeated and suburban and physical and revitalised that gives Watchmen its beating heart."

And the "First" UK Review

http://timesonline.typepad.com/blockbuster_buzz/2009/02/watchmen-first.html

Audio Interviews with the cast and director:

Warner Bros. has released audio recordings of several press junkets for the upcoming 'Watchmen' movie which hits theaters and IMAX on March 6. Check them out below.

http://enewsi.com/news.php?itemid=14629

Patrick and Malin are in the sixth one down.

"Watchmen" advance screenings list & MTV Spoilers

Lots of advance screenings have been scheduled for "Watchmen." Check out this thread "Screenings of Watchmen before Mar 6th"over at the messageboard at Patrick Wilson Fans-the NEW UnOfficial Fan Site. From Seattle to Florida, from Kansas City to Halifax, many cities are offering passes or having contests to see this highly anticipated film.

Reminder: Director Zack Snyder and the cast of "Watchmen" are on tonight's MTV Spoilers
at 8pm (ET). Set those DVRs!!!
http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1605247/20090217/story.jhtml

Win Passes to Early Watchmen Screening in Grand Rapids, Michigan!

Win "admit-two" passes to March 3rd Screening in Grand Rapids, Michigan:

http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/02/anyone_wanna_watch_watchmen_ea.html
An early opportunity to see Patrick as Dan/Nite Owl II. You lucky ducks!!!

"Watchmen"b-roll footage, video interviews, EW, and Access Hollywood

It's a "Watchmen" world these days for Patrick Wilson Fans!

Trailer Addict has three sets of b-roll footage shot behind-the-scenes at "Watchmen."
This is a chance to watch the filming of scenes being filmed. A great way to see actors making their magic.

http://www.traileraddict.com/tags/watchmen/2

(They may be on the second page. It seems to change as folks call-up links)

On that same page are brief video interviews with cast members. Here's the link to Patrick's:
http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/watchmen/interview-patrick-wilson

Entertainment Weekly hits the newstands on Friday, February 20 with 6 commemorative covers featuring the "Watchmen" characters. More HERE

EDITED TO ADD:

Access Hollywood spoke to the "Watchmen" cast. Check it out at their website:
http://www.accesshollywood.com/watchmen-cast-talk-graphic-novels-influence-on-the-film_article_14643

Patrick Wilson in March issue of Elle Magazine

It's the issue with Jessica Alba on the cover. It's a recent interview in their "Men We Love" section.

Here's a link to their on-line version of the interview:
http://www.elle.com/Entertainment/Men-We-Love/He-s-No-Angel

"Passengers", "Watchmen" and Twitter

Passengers: The DVD & Blu-Ray release date has been moved to May 12, 2009. Bummer. Read more HERE

Watchmen: Here's the link to a really great, indepth interview with Patrick at the fansite, www.watchmencomicmovie.com. Read it HERE

And-Australia's FILMINK magazine has again generously provided us with a set of link to "Watchmen" video clips.

http://www.filmink.com.au/video/watchmen-exclusive_2/

Scroll down to access the rest of the material. Many thanks to our friends down under!
FILMINK is available around Australia and online at www.filmink.com.au

Twitter: Patrick Wilson Fans-the NEW UnOfficial Fan Site is now using Twitter to help fans stays up-to-date on Patrick and his projects. If you use Twitter, look for us as "PWFans". We hope you'll follow us!

Who's Watching the Watchmen? EVERYONE these days!

More TV Spots have been launched for "Watchmen." Check the list/links HERE

Clips from the movie have been released on various sites on the internet. Check HERE

Interviews and set visit reports from December 2007 are now being released by the lucky movie website reps who were invited to Vancouver. Check HERE

And the publicity is just heating up.

Hold on tight--this is gonna be quite a ride!!!

Calvin Klein Show, "Watchmen" and TV listings

Kanye West, Jared Leto, Chace Crawford, and Patrick Wilson
at the Calvin Klein Men's Collection Fashion Show Sun Feb 15, 2009


Calvin Klein Men's Collection:
Patrick attended Calvin Klein's Men's Collection Fashion Show today (2/15/09).
The New York Daily News reported:
"...and Patrick Wilson - who told us he's had a soft spot for Calvin ever since the brand lent him a suit for the opening night of "All My Sons" on Broadway. "I loved the way it fit," he said. "Not that I'm a huge fashion guy. ... I wore Chuck Taylors to my prom. That was a hit, by the way." Read/see more HERE

Watchmen:
A fifth TV spot has been released for "Watchmen". You can view it HERE

Several lucky places will be having early screenings of "Watchmen". Is one near YOU?
More HERE


The "End is Nigh" Watchmen pre-quel video game will be released in early March. Patrick
Wilson and Jackie Earle Haley lend their voices to their characters. The game release will
be over two days. Xbox on March 4th and Play Station Network on March 5th. More HERE


Patrick's Movies Showing on TV in the next couple of weeks:

Evening Mon, Feb 16, 5:30 PM Cinemax

Purple Violets Fri, Feb 20, 4:10 AM Cinemax

Phantom of the Opera Fri, Feb 20, 12:30 PM Oxygen

Evening Sun, Feb 22, 3:00 PM Cinemax

Little Children Mon, Feb 23, 1:35 AM HBO

The Alamo Tue, Feb 24, 2:30 PM AMC

Evening Sun, Mar 1, 4:30 PM HBO

"Watchmen" cast on MTV's "Spoilers" on Sat Feb 21st (8pm)

From MTV's Splash Page:

And be sure to watch our “Watchmen”-themed movie show “Spoilers” Feb. 21 at 8 PM, where the entire “Watchmen” cast will join MTV in presenting exclusive new looks at “Watchmen” (of course), “Star Trek,” “Transformers 2,” “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” and “Land of the Lost.”(information about the "Spoilers" program is below the trailer image.)

http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/02/13/exclusive-tales-of-the-black-freighter-trailer-get-your-first-look-here-watchmen-fans/

"Watchmen" WORLDWIDE PREMIERE IN LONDON on Feb 23, 2009

It looks like London will have the Worldwide Watchmen Premiere on Monday, Feb 23, 2009.

This British website is running a contest for two tickets to the World Premier of "Watchmen" in London on February 213, 2009... it includes a private Q&A with director Zack Snyder.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/watchmen-competition/competition/watchmen-storyboard-competition

There's sure to be plenty of media coverage of the event, including cast interviews, photos, etc. We'll have to watch for news alerts and sites like Getty Images for updates that day.

And, Patrick Fans in the UK: please let us know if you are going to be there. We'd love a report "from-the-field"!

"Purple Violets" begins airing on Cinemax on Feb 20, 2009

Just found out that Cinemax will be airing "Purple Violets" starting on Friday, Feb 20th! The film stars Patrick Wilson, Selma Blair, Debra Messing, and Ed Burns. It also features Denis Farina, Elizabeth Reaser, and Donal Logue.

It has been available on itunes and is out on DVD. If you've missed those venues, then this is your chance! Synopsis and Schedule: HERE

Watchmen! Watchmen! Watchmen!

The publicity is heating up and the internet is filled with reports, interviews, photos, videos and speculation about the upcoming "Watchmen" film. It opens worldwide on March 6, 2009.

Here's just a tip of the iceberg out there on the worldwide web:

"Nite Owl" Dark-roasted organic coffee:
A limited run of the brand create by the Art of the Film photographer Clay Enos who owns a small organic coffee company.Order by Feb 20th and be automatically entered into a contest to win two tickets to the "Watchmen " Red Carpet and After Party in LA. http://www.organiccoffee.com/Nite-Owl-Dark-Roast/M/B001O2KSZA.htm

More and more images from the film and set:
An IMDB poster has shared photobucket links to new "Watchmen" photos. Several are of Patrick dressed as Dan Dreiberg. He looks sooo different in some of them.It's the first message in the thread: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409459/board/nest/130122773?p=1

TV Spots (check all four messages in the thread):
http://pwilsontalk.suddenlaunch3.com/index.cgi?board=Watchmen&action=display&num=1231795480

Sites to get Watchmen Newbies up-to-speed:
(They contain plot spoilers)
http://www.filmgrenade.com/2009/02/09/watchmen-character-guide/

http://www.futuremovies.co.uk/review.asp?ID=992

Report from Los Angeles Private Screening of "Watchmen":
(Contains spoilers)
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00021995.html

http://latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-first-watchmen-readers-review-6166


Contests:
Win two tickets to the Red Carpet Premiere in Hollywood (March 2, 2009)http://ereg2.warnerbros.com/web/enter/rules.do?site=EReg2&id=portal_watchmenpremiere_sweepstakes

Ask the Cast of "Watchmen" a question:
http://www.gamedaily.com/games/watchmen-the-end-is-nigh/xbox-360/game-features/watchmen-fans-get-chance-to-question-cast/

Magazine Spreads:
FILMINK:
http://patrickwilsonfans.googlepages.com/patrickwilsonfansthenewunofficialfansite

Entertainment Weekly:
http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20258076,00.html

If you come across something, please share it with us over on our messageboard. There's a Watchmen topic all set up in our Movies! Movies! Movies! section. (A brief registration is required in order to post, but Guests can read all of the messages):
http://pwilsontalk.suddenlaunch3.com/index.cgi#BigScreen

Win two tickets to "Watchmen" Red Carpet Premiere

Warner Brothers has a sweepstakes for lucky winner and guest to attend the Los Angeles Red Carpet Premiere of "Watchmen".

Sign-up today! Contest ends just before midnight on Wed Feb 18th!

Good luck!

http://ereg2.warnerbros.com/web/enter/rules.do?site=EReg2&id=portal_watchmenpremiere_sweepstakes

"Watchmen" FILMINK spread and Red Carpet Premiere News

The "Watchmen" news just keeps coming!!!


FILMINK coverage of "Watchmen"
Australia's FILMINK magazine generously provided us with images of their 6-page spread on "Watchmen." You can see on the Patrick Wilson Fans-the New UnOfficial Fan Site HERE

FILMINK is available around Australia and online at www.filmink.com.au

AND

The "Watchmen" Red Carpet premiere will be on Monday, March 2, 2009

Press Release: http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/save-the-date-us-premiere-of-watchmen-monday-march-2,709931.shtml

Excerpt:
Posted : Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:29:46 GMT
Author : Warner Bros. Pictures
Category : Press Release
News Alerts by Email ( click here )
Create your own RSS
Press Release News | Home
- (Business Wire) Warner Bros. Pictures:

WHAT:
Red carpet arrivals at the U.S. premiere of WATCHMEN on Monday, March 2nd at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

WHO:
From the film: Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Carla Gugino, Jackie Earle Haley,
Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Patrick Wilson, director Zack Snyder and co-creator Dave Gibbons
will be joined by celebrity guests to be announced shortly.

WHEN:
Monday, March 2, 2009
Crew Arrivals: 5:00PM
Celebrity Arrivals: 6:00PM
Screening: 7:00PM

WHERE:
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood

Are you ready for some "Watchmen" ?(Getting Up To Speed) (Revised)

With "Watchmen" opening in a month, you may want to brush up on the storyline to make the most of your viewing experience. Since these costumed heroes are not particularly as well known as Batman, Superman, Captain America, etc, the storyline may be a bit of a mystery for many. Of course, some prefer to wait to see it all unfold on the big screen, but for those who want to have a bit of a background here are some suggestions. 1. Read the Graphic Novel. It is available on Amazon.com and at stores like Barnes and Nobles, Borders, as well as comic book stores.


2. Visit the official "Watchmen" website and explore the different features. There is a plot synopsis, character vignettes, the collection monthly video production blogs, etc.

Here is the link: http://watchmenmovie.warnerbros.com/
(there is a countdown as it loads)


3. Visit the fan site: Watchmencomicmovie.com It is packed with up-to-the-minute information, background information, photos, etc. A real treasure trove of information.

Here is the link: http://www.watchmencomicmovie.com/index.php


4 . For "one-stop-shopping" the Watchmen (film) page at Wikipedia has a lot of great information, including Plot Summary and Character backgrounds.


Here is the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchmen_(film)
We hope this helps those who want to do a little "prep" work for "Watchmen." We'd love to hear YOUR suggestions here, too.

EDITED TO ADD:

We hope this information has been helpful. It's so exciting to know that the movie finally opens WORLDWIDE in less than a month!!!

Just a caution to those who may be concerned:
"Watchmen" is rated "R".

If it follows the graphic novel as faithfully as they say it does, it will contain some very mature material which may not be appropriate for young people. In various interviews the director and some of the cast members have even mentioned that there are some violent and sexually explicit elements in the film. Just FYI...

Patrick Wilson on cover of March 2009 issue of "Best Life"

A local supermarket jumped the gun and put out the March issue early! Woo Hoo!
The interview (starts on page 102) is wonderful. Full of neat insights. And the photospread is gorgeous. A definite must for Patrick's fans!!!

"Allegro", "Watchmen", and more Patrick Wilson News

"Allegro": This new revival studio cast recording of Rodgers and Hammerstein's short-lived 1947 Broadway musical was released today, Tuesday Feb 3rd. It "tells the story of an earnest country doctor, Joseph Taylor, following his life from cradle to adulthood, and his journey — both literal and moral — from small town to big city, and back again.

According to Playbill.com: "The new recording of Allegro features Patrick Wilson (The Full Monty, Oklahoma!) as Joe Taylor, Jr.; Nathan Gunn (Camelot) and Audra McDonald (Ragtime, Carousel, Master Class) as Joe's parents; Marni Nixon (My Fair Lady, Nine) as Joe's Grandma; Judy Kuhn (Les Misérables, She Loves Me, Chess) as Beulah; Liz Callaway (Baby, Cats, Miss Saigon) as Emily; Laura Benanti (Gypsy, Into the Woods, Nine) as Jennie; and Norbert Leo Butz (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Wicked, Is He Dead?) as Joe's best friend, Charlie."

You can hear samples of the tracks at Amazon.com and can purchase MP3 files as well HERE (scroll down.) It is wonderful to hear Patrick sing again.

Watchmen: The "final" poster was released this week. At least that's what folks are calling it. Neat image of the costumed heros. You can see it HERE.
AND, "Watchmen" Action Figures are now available to order!!! Patrick's costumed hero "Nite Owl II" is one of the first to be offered. Read more HERE.

Get Low: Despite reports on IMDB and other sites, Patrick will not be doing "Get Low." More HERE (See last message.)

Facebook Fan Page is growing: Over 1500 fans now have joined to show their support of Patrick. If you use Facebook, please pay us a visit on the Fan Page.
Wonderful fan comments have been posted on the wall. AND we have growing number of photographs of Patrick in our fans gallery. Lots of folks have shared their pictures at the stage door, at The Broadway Theatre Project, etc. Patrick Wilson Fan Page at Facebook

Lakeview Terrace: The DVD and Blu-Ray were released last Tuesday, January 26th. Great extras including deleted scenes with Patrick!!!

Messageboard Updated at Patrick Wilson Fans: The NEW UnOfficial Fan Site: We've been streamlining the messageboard at the Patrick Wilson Fans. New boards have been created and messages have been moved. Come on over and check it out! PWF Messageboard