March 08, 2009
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Watchmen Scores $55.7 Million Opening
The adult-themed superhero film Watchmen seized control of the North American box office posting the biggest debut of the year with an estimated $55.7M in ticket sales over the Friday-to-Sunday period. Directed by Zack Snyder (300, Dawn of the... More...

March 05, 2009
Box Office Guru Preview: Watchmen Targets Biggest Debut of 2009
All eyes will be on just one film as the super hero epic Watchmen infiltrates multiplexes as the frame's only new wide release and aims to deliver the year's largest opening. The R-rated actioner is adapted from the award-winning comic series and... More...

October 03, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Branagh directs Thor, Seagal vs. aliens?
This week's Ketchup sees the announcements of two movies with ties to the JFK conspiracy theories, the obligatory 1980s remake project, and lots of news for comic book projects. More...

September 05, 2008
Video Exclusive: Gerard Butler talks RocknRolla and 300 sequel with RT
RocknRolla is, critics are rumbling, Guy Ritchie's powerful return to form, a snappy ensemble crime caper featuring drug dealers, Russian billionaires, rock stars and a priceless painting. RT caught up with Gerard Butler in London to talk... More...

July 24, 2008
Watching the Watchmen Trailer: A Detailed Analysis
Weekly Ketchup columnist (and huge Watchmen fan) Greg Dean Schmitz has put together a detailed analysis of what's happening in the teaser trailer for the long-anticipated adaptation of the graphic novel. More...

June 30, 2008
Zack Snyder Talks Watchmen Effects and Characters
Zack Snyder won the Saturn award for 300, but all the talk at the Sci-Fi ceremony was of Watchmen. Still battling for his three hour cut, Snyder also revealed how much of the film's visual effects work is completed. More...

May 26, 2008
RT on DVD: A Second Watchmen Movie and News of a Rambo Director's Cut
Zack Snyder announces a second Watchmen movie (kinda) and Sly Stallone announces his director's cut of Rambo -- so should you pick up the theatrical cut on DVD this week? Find out more inside. More...

April 07, 2008
See the Sets of Zack Snyder's Watchmen
Ready for a look at the sets of Zack Snyder's Watchmen? More...

March 27, 2008
UK Box Office Breakdown: Horton, Spiderwick Entertain Easter Audiences
While Meet the Spartans offends and The Orphanage sneaks into touch - get our update on the state of cinemagoing this week. More...

March 06, 2008
Zack Snyder Posts a New Batch of Watchmen Stills!
As of today, we're one year away from the debut of Zack Snyder's Watchmen -- and Snyder is celebrating right along with the rest of us. More...

February 28, 2008
Justice League of America Back on the Fast Track
Not long ago, George Miller's Justice League of America was rumored to be locked in development deep-freeze, a casualty of the writers' strike -- but now that Hollywood's scribes are back to work, Warner Bros. has JLA back on track. More...

February 01, 2008
Carla Gugino Calls Her Watchmen Role "A Challenge"
Ask a dozen film critics to each make a list of the most underappreciated actresses working in Hollywood today, and the name "Carla Gugino" is likely to appear more than once -- but her turn as the Silk Spectre in Zack Snyder's Watchmen just might... More...

December 10, 2007
Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Gerard Butler Talk Watchmen
Aside from being co-stars in the upcoming romantic comedy P.S. I Love You, Gerard Butler and Jeffrey Dean Morgan are both veterans of Zack Snyder productions -- so you know that when SuperHeroHype showed up at a press junket for P.S., their... More...

November 27, 2007
New Watchmen Info and Stills!
Watchmen director Zack Snyder has issued another update from the set of his highly anticipated adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' graphic novel, and what he has to say -- and show -- should only increase fans' excitement for the film. More...

November 21, 2007
Watchmen Spinoffs Heading to DVD?
As any comics fan could tell you -- at high volume, and possibly a few tears -- the bar for comics-to-film adaptations has been set painfully low. Hopes for Zack Snyder's Watchmen are high, however -- and if the latest gossip from CHUD is on... More...

November 14, 2007
Matt Frewer Joins Watchmen Cast
In a bit of news that should bring a smile to the face of anyone old enough to remember 1988, Matt Frewer -- the actor who rose to fame as the Coke-shilling disembodied head known as Max Headroom -- has joined the cast of Zack Snyder's Watchmen. More...

November 05, 2007
Go Behind the Scenes of Hellboy II and Watchmen!
Getting impatient to see Watchmen? How about Hellboy II: The Golden Army? More...

October 12, 2007
Zack Snyder Developing The Last Photograph
Zack Snyder has already taken audiences onto the battlefields of ancient Greece. Now, according to Variety, he's planning on taking them on "a journey...through war-torn Afghanistan." More...

October 04, 2007
Writing Team Penning Fast-Tracked Transformers 2
It looked like a long shot, but give 'em credit for moving quickly when they needed to -- DreamWorks/Paramount is getting its ducks in a row for the fast-tracked Transformers 2. More...

October 03, 2007
Malin Akerman Says Watchmen Light On Green Screen
Watchmen has begun filming but Malin Akerman is still on the press rounds for The Heartbreak Kid. She provided a preview of her role as The Silk Spectre before she joins the rest of the cast on the set. More...

September 25, 2007
Zack Snyder Sends A Message From The Watchmen Set!
Warner Brothers just passed along a video message from Watchmen director Zack Snyder, taped on location in Vancouver where the production has just finished its first week of shooting. More...

August 29, 2007
Zack Snyder to Helm New Illustrated Man
Zack Snyder, director of the comic book adaptations 300 and the soon-to-start-filming Watchmen, has already demonstrated a fondness for hand-drawn source material. According to Variety, his next project will take its inspiration from a different... More...

August 08, 2007
Watchmen's Cast Adds Carla Gugino
Wednesday seems to be Casting Announcement Day this week -- no sooner do we learn that Anton Yelchin will be joining the cast of Star Trek XI do we receive word of the latest addition to the cast of Zack Snyder's Watchmen. Guess who'll be playing... More...

August 05, 2007
Warcraft Movie Coming in 2009
Get your level 60 Blood Elf Paladins ready; World of Warcraft, the biggest MMO vid game known to man, is finally coming to theaters. More...

July 23, 2007
Jackie Earle Haley, More Confirmed for Watchmen Cast
Expect to see a whole lot of "Watchmen" updates over the next several months. And here's one: Jackie Earle Haley, Matthew Goode, and Malin Akerman have signed deals to appear in Zack Snyder's Alan Moore adaptation. More...

July 16, 2007
Secondary Characters Revealed for Watchmen
With actors ranging from Tom Cruise to Jude Law rumored to be in talks for a part in the big screen adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' graphic novel Watchmen, speculations of who's going to be cast are almost as big an event as the movie... More...

July 10, 2007
Crudup to Join "Watchmen"?
Its release date is still listed as "TBA 2008," but director Zack Snyder's adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' classic "Watchmen" graphic novel is already kicking up all kinds of dust on the news/gossip circuit (as in,... More...

June 28, 2007
Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jeremy Irons...Is This the "Watchmen" Cast List?
As we wait and wonder about what Zack Snyder's "Watchmen" will end up like, we have a big juicy casting report to share. It might not be 100% finished just yet, but it's still fun to look through anyway. More...

June 18, 2007
Patrick Wilson (Pretty Much) Confirmed for "Watchmen"
He did great work in both "Hard Candy" and "Little Children," so now it might be time for Patrick Wilson's shot at the comic book material. More...

June 15, 2007
Keanu Says No to "Watchmen"
Last week we heard about a few of Zack Snyder's potential "wish list" actors for his "Watchmen" adaptation. Scratch one name off... More...

June 11, 2007
Zack Snyder Chats About "Watchmen"
Not even in pre-production and already it's one of the most talked-about adaptations in quite some time... More...

May 17, 2007
"Metal Gear Solid" Moving On Without "Solid Snake"
Actor turned screenwriter David Hayter provided the voice for Solid Snake in the "Metal Gear Solid" video games -- but that doesn't mean he's working on the movie version. More...

March 26, 2007
Zack Snyder To Revisit Zombie Action in "Army of the Dead"
Fanboys already excited about Zack Snyder's upcoming "Watchmen" adaptation have a whole new reason to "heart" the "300" helmer: another zombie movie!! More...

March 12, 2007
"300"'s Music Man Tyler Bates on His Score, Matching Swords and Sandals to Aggro-Rock
Composer Tyler Bates was charged with coming up with a sound to match "300"'s unforgettable visuals. The result is a bombastic score -- alternately operatic and metal -- that is remarkably fitting for the Spartan war story. More...

March 08, 2007
Snyder Sticks to Miller, History, Graphic Novel Form in "300"
Any time a story from another medium becomes a movie, there are some changes. Yet every time, fans of the original harp over every little detail that may be altered. "300" director Zack Snyder respects that, and may have made one of the... More...

March 08, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "300" Prepares to Conquer Multiplexes
For the first time in nearly a month, North America's most popular movie won't be about motorcycles. Warner Bros. goes back in time 2,500 years for the epic war saga "300" which aims to conquer the box office with ease. More...

March 08, 2007
Critical Consensus: Mighty Thrills, Spartan Plot In "300"; "Gift" Doesn't Keep On Giving
This week at the movies, we've got 300 mighty Spartans ("300," starring Gerard Butler) and a reluctant do-gooder ("The Ultimate Gift," starring Abigail Breslin). What do the critics have to say? More...

March 07, 2007
Rodrigo Santoro Becomes Xerxes of Legend in "300"
In a larger than life battle film like "300," the villain has to be extra-larger than life. Xerxes, the king of Persia, is portrayed as seven feet tall. Actor Rodrigo Santoro is only 6'2". Not too shabby, but the other 10 inches are... More...

March 06, 2007
Gerard Butler Kicks Ass Sans Stunt Double in "300"
King Leonidas led 300 Spartans against Persia's army of thousands. In the film adaptation of Frank Miller's historical graphic novel, Gerard Butler portrays the legendary leader. When the film shows Leonidas taking out some 20 Persians in one... More...

March 05, 2007
WonderCon: Zack Snyder Talks "Watchmen"
Now that Zack Snyder is done with "300," and looks to have done a fine job with it, he's ready to move on to his next project, "Watchmen." Originally a twelve-issue graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons,... More...

March 05, 2007
MTV Offers 300 Seconds of "300"
After months of talking and waiting, Zack Snyder's "300" finally arrives this Friday. And here's a little treat: 300 pretty cool seconds of the movie for free! (That's gotta equal at least five minutes of footage, right?) More...

March 02, 2007
Tom Cruise NOT to Star in "Watchmen"
I haven't read the source material, but apparently Tom Cruise was interested in playing the character 'Ozymandias' in Zack Snyder's (eventually) upcoming "Watchmen" adaptation. But don't get too stressed just yet... More...

March 02, 2007
"Spider-Man 3" Trailer on "300" and New Poster!
Things look to be gearing up again with the "Spider-Man 3" marketing machine. Yesterday we learned that a new clip would piggyback on NBC's "Heroes," and now comes word that a new trailer will come attached to the prints of... More...

February 27, 2007
"300" Has an Epic-Sized Tomatometer!
It's fast approaching. The day we get to watch "300" good guys and about a zillion bad ones meet their bloody, cool-looking demises. And you know what that means: advance reviews are now coming in. So far, praise has been unanimous:... More...

February 20, 2007
Nine Crazy New "300" Clips!
I've heard from some folks who freakin' loved it, and I've heard from a few who thought it was certifiably silly, but Zack Snyder's "300" is definitely around the corner and the press push is now in full effect. Those who simply cannot... More...

February 13, 2007
JoBlo Raves Over "Hot Fuzz"
Summer's always great for a handful of big, fun movies, but Spring of 2007 looks to be shaping up into something pretty special. Danny Boyle's "Sunshine" and Zack Snyder's "300" are atop my wish list, but tucked in at #3 is... More...

February 12, 2007
Early (and Exuberant) Reaction to "300"
One of AICN's regular "scoopers" was able to squeeze his way into an early screening of Zack Snyder's "300" -- and it seems like the high-octane, mega-testosteroned action epic blew the kid's mind in a big way. More...

February 11, 2007
Zack Snyder Talks "Watchmen": "More 'Taxi Driver' Than 'Fantastic Four'"
"Watchmen" has been one of the longest in development comic book properties. If even Joel Silver couldn't get it made, it's clearly a tough one. Zack Snyder ("300") is gearing up to make it happen, and he appreciates that... More...

January 26, 2007
"300" Just Got Even Cooler -- IMAX Cool!!
As we discussed earlier in the week, the countdown has begun to March 9th's "300," the epic, visually stunning retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae, as adapted from Frank Miller's graphic novel. If you weren't around for the... More...

January 24, 2007
Final "300" Poster Unveiled!
Ah, the battle of Thermopylae: 300 Spartans, squaring off against an enormous herd of bloodthirsty Persians, and redefining courage and sacrifice in the process. You probably fell asleep when your high school history teacher tried to tell you... More...

December 08, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: The Amazing-Looking "300"
Between RT and the other sites I write for, I've pretty much run out of adjectives for how awesome Zack Snyder's "300" looks. I by "looks" I mean ... wow. The visual fireworks are pretty darn dazzling. And now there's even more... More...

November 16, 2006
Early Screening Report on "300"
A few more buzzings have leaked out regarding Zack Snyder's "300," which is of course the highly-anticipated action flick based on the novel by Frank Miller. Apparently another guy saw it -- and loved it. More...

November 15, 2006
Don't Hold Your Breath on a "Watchmen" Sequel
The very busy Zack Snyder ("Dawn of the Dead," "300") recently sat down with IGN's Scott Collura and delivered a rather thorough breakdown of what we might expect to find in his adaptation of Alan Moore's "Watchmen"... More...

November 10, 2006
Frank Miller Discusses "Sin City 2" Progress
While treating a few lucky SOBs to an advanced screening of Zack Snyder's (awesome-looking) "300," artist/filmmaker Frank Miller assured the nearby fans that, yes, the "Sin City" sequel is still moving forward. More...

November 10, 2006
Battles! Blood! Zack Snyder and Frank Miller Screen Footage From "300"
RT had a man on the inside when WB sneak screened scenes from the upcoming eye-popping battle pic, "300." Read on to hear about the blood-soaked footage, and what creator Frank Miller and director Zack Snyder had to say about the flick! More...

October 27, 2006
RT Top 20 Halloween Movie Countdown, Part Two
Yesterday we kicked off our Top 20 Halloween movie list, and today we bring you the next five titles...did your favorite scary movie make the list of best-reviewed frighteners? More...

October 27, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: "Casino Royale" Goodies, "The Dark Knight" Heads East, No Governator In "Terminator 4," And More!
In this week's Ketchup, we get the latest scoop on "Casino Royale," "The Dark Knight" has a possible new filming location, and because he has other obligations, Arnold Schwarzenegger won't be able to star in "Terminator... More...

October 10, 2006
Poster Update: Super-Cool Posters For Frank Miller's "300"
RT has the latest posters for "300" and, since Frank Miller's work is involved, they bear a striking resemblance to the posters for "Sin City." More...

October 06, 2006
Snyder & Co. Finish Up Their "Watchman" Screenplay
If there's one young filmmaker who's poised to become a huge fanboy-favorite, it's gotta be Mr. Zack Snyder. After winning over most of the skeptics with his "Dawn of the Dead" remake, the guy poured a whole lot of effort into the... More...

October 05, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: Zack Snyder & Frank Miller's "300"
A few weeks back I saw that "300" promotional clip, and it pretty much blew me away. Now comes WB's first official trailer for the Zack Snyder/Frank Miller collaboration -- and let's just say I cannot WAIT for March 9th already! Click... More...

September 28, 2006
Early Reactions to Some Swanky New "300" Footage
Zack Snyder previewed a small collection of "300" footage to a lucky bunch of writers, so here's one guy's reaction to the early (unfinished) goodies he got to see... More...

September 21, 2006
"300" Promo Clip is Pretty Drop-Dead Awesome
It's never wise to get too hyped for a movie based on only one promo clip, but ... wow. The movie is Zack Snyder's "300," which is based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller. And maybe I'm nuts, but this thing looks like "Sin... More...

July 24, 2006
Comic Con 2006: Teaser for Frank Miller's "300" Looks Amazing
Even if you are not familiar with Frank Miller's graphic novel "300," but is a fan of the movie "Sin City," you ought to be excited about the forthcoming adaptation of that novel. I know I was after watching the awesome teaser... More...

July 12, 2006
Cast Lines Up for the "Day of the Dead" Remake
After Zack Snyder's "Dawn of the Dead" remake impressed a bunch of people and made a bunch of cash, it came as no surprise to learn that a "Day of the Dead" remake was going into production -- and the cast & crew will begin... More...

July 11, 2006
The Comic-Con is Coming!
I attend several film festivals each year, but there's always one movie-centric event that I'd really love to attend: The San Diego Comic-Con. Movie geek heaven is what I like to call it. Read on to find out why... More...

June 23, 2006
"Dawn of the Dead" Director to Tackle "Watchmen"
Tons of filmmakers have tried to mount a big-screen version of Alan Moore's "Watchmen," but they've all fallen by the wayside for one reason or another. Stepping up to the plate now is "Dawn of the Dead" director Zack Snyder,... More...

December 23, 2005
"300" Site Goes Live
Borrowing a page from Peter Jackson, "Dawn of the Dead" director Zack Snyder is participating in an interactive website for his upcoming adaptation of Frank Miller's "300," a project that sounds, well, pretty damn awesome if... More...

August 16, 2005
"Dead" Director to Tackle Frank Miller's "300" Spartans
Variety brings word of a rather cool-sounding project: "Dawn of the Dead" director Zack Snyder will direct an adaptation of Frank Miller's ancient Greece epic "300" for Warner Bros. Perhaps bolstered by the worldwide box office... More...

March 28, 2005
"Dawn" Director Signs On to Deliver "Rainbow Six"
After helming the surprise hit "Dawn of the Dead" last year, director Zack Snyder earned himself a sweet deal from Paramount: Snyder will write and direct an adaptation of Tom Clancy's "Rainbow Six." Paramount's had solid... More...