Joy Somerville: Watchmen

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Friday, March 13, 2009

The Hot Men of Watchmen on Rachael Ray

Billy Crudup, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Patrick Wilson were on the Rachael Ray show. (Unfortunately this is only the second part of the interview.)

Jeffrey Dean Morgan on the Bonnie Hunt Show

If you aren't already in love with Jeffrey, prepare yourself, he's so adorable!

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Watchmen TV Appearances

Set your Tivos and DVRs!

Wednesday, March 11 ~ Patrick Wilson, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Billy Crudup

The Rachael Ray Show

Thursday, March 12 ~ Jeffrey Dean Morgan

The Bonnie Hunt Show

The girls and I went to the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood to watch the Watchmen on opening night, in my opinion the best way to see a film besides on IMAX! I took a group of seven kids along, so I've almost reached my ten tickets. For those of you who don't know, our group has a tradition of buying a 10 ticket minimum for each film we support. It's payback for all the great events we get to go to! So two more times to see the film, I think they will be IMAX!

Congratulations to the Watchmen cast and crew! Opening day Box Office total 25.1 Million!
For more info: All eyes on 'Watchmen's' box office: $25.1M opening day

Watchmen in theaters now

Friday, March 6, 2009

Meet Watchmen Composer Tyler Bates

Composer Tyler Bates will be signing the CD soundtrack for Watchmen on March 7th at 3 p.m. at Emerald Knights Comics and Games

Emerald Knights Comics and Games
4116 W. Burbank Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
818-588-3631 / 588-3641

More Info: Emerald Knights Comics and Games

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Wondercon 2009 ~ Watchmen Panel

The surprise invite to the Watchmen Premiere put me behind with writing about my trip to San Francisco for Wondercon where we had a fabulous time.

We were in line early, ready for the Watchmen panel. The line was long, out the door, and wrapped around the building.

Lois proudly wearing her Watchmen pin she won at the Cartoon Art Museum the night before. There was a lot of pin envy! LOL! Everyone asked where we got them. They proved to be a great conversation piece for the weekend.

There were plenty of people dressed as their favorite comic book characters.

We did pretty well, getting great seats in the second row.

Zack Snyder was the first to come out on stage. He talked a little about the film before we were treated with the first 20 minutes of Watchmen.

Then the cast was introduced one by one. Jeffrey immediately reclined back into his seat where he, Patrick, and Dave seemed to be having a great time.

A great smile from from Jeffrey and a big wave when he spotted us in the audience.

Dave Gibbons talking about how great it was to see the novel come to life.

Jackie, Billy, and Malin.

The audience asked the panel questions. My favorite question was:

Q: Jeffrey Are you ever gonna NOT die?

A: I think it's working for me so far.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Watchmen Premiere

We made it to Grauman's about 4 pm and met up with the rest of the girls. Hollywood Blvd was a mess, one side of the street had been closed off to make way for the canopied yellow carpet and the Owl Ship. No cameras were allowed so I left it in the car, but they let us keep our cell phones which I used to take pictures, which weren't great.

Fans lined the barriers to see the stars arrive

While waiting we saw the Watchmen bus drive by several times, a Star Tour bus you pay to ride in for a sightseeing tour of Hollywood.

We walked by the yellow carpet as the cast gave interviews to the press.

As we were waiting for the movie to begin we saw Clay Enos across the way so Maree and I went over to say hi. Clay introduced us to, I think, the art director to the film (sorry I can't remember his name). Clay told the man what loyal fans were were, Super Fans I think he called us. I don't know if it was Maree or me who said we're Watchwomen. They laughed, Clay said something like, "I like that!"

There were a lot of Watchmen fans around us who had gotten tickets through KROQ, a local radio station. A guy in front of me had all sorts of questions and was excited to see the film. We pointed out to the people around us the cast memebers, Dave Gibbons coauthor of Watchmen, Zack Snyder the director, and Tyler Bates who did the music. I guess my girlfriends and I were full of information.

After the movie we walked out to the lobby and I saw Jeffrey Dean Morgan. He was talking to a man with his back towards me. I waited a moment and when the guy began to walk away, I said, "Jeff!"

He turned and smiled. I said, "Hello, could you autograph my picture."

He said, "Sure."

Then Jeffrey autographed Maree's. A guy asked Jeffrey to sign his movie ticket. Jeffrey still had my Sharpie so I waited. Then more people asked for an autograph or to take a picture with him. Poor Jeffrey, he was swarmed, but he still had my Sharpie!
Finally someone began to lead Jeffrey away. He said, "Sorry guys I have to go." He looked around still holding my sharpie, I reached out, he smiled and handed it back to me.

Maree and I made it to the yellow carpet, just outside the doors, where Lois found us. She hadn't gotten Jeffrey's autograph who was still near us, but greeting some people. We waited until he finished so Lois could ask for an autograph. I took a picture of them with my cell phone, but it didn't turn out good. Poor Jeffrey, he got swarmed again!

We saw Clay again who talked to us a while. The rest of our group found us so I introduced him to some of the girls who hadn't gone to Wondercon. My daughter, Loren, caught up to us, so I had the opportunity to introduce her to Clay as well. We wished him well and he said good night. What a sweetie!

We waited to see more of the cast. Slowly they made it out of the theater so we asked them to autograph our movie tickets. Carla Gugino, Billy Crudup, Patrick Wilson, Tyler Bates, and Zack Snyder! We got a chance to say how much we loved the movie to him personally! He's such a cool guy.

The crowd thinned out as the staff started ushering people out of the area. We were walking away when we saw Jackie Earle Haley. We asked a guard if we could go back towards his direction, he was nice enough to let us. Jackie was the best when we asked for his autograph, he said, "I'd love to." He took his time to autograph each of our movie tickets and even included his Rorschach insignia, so cool!

In the end it was a wonderful night, a fabulous ending to my four day Watchmen weekend!

Monday, March 2, 2009

Who Watches the Watchmen? Watchwomen!

I'm watching the clock so I can get off work in a bit and then rush home to get ready for the Movie Premiere of Watchmen tonight at Grauman's Chinese. Yes I have tickets!
My girlfriends are there now watching the crew set things up.

Here's the Owl Ship being unloaded!

To watch via Web Cam: Web Cam

Saturday, February 28, 2009

Watchmen @ the Cartoon Art Museum

My girlfriends and I made it to San Francisco for Wondercon. We got settled in and by the evening we walked over to the Cartoon Art Museum. It was a wonderful party with a fabulous exhibit for Watchmen.

Clay Enos signing my Watchmen posters

Meeting Dave Gibbons

Dave with Lois

Dave with Maree

Silk Spectre Costume

Nite Owl Costume

Rorschach Costume and Lois

Doomsday Clock

Old Watchmen watch

Black Freighter comics

Friday, February 27, 2009

Clay Enos @ Meltdown Comics

I rushed over to Meltdown Comics tonight and made in time to meet Clay Enos, still photographer for Watchmen. I sampled the Nite Owl Coffee, Clay autographed my Night Owl poster and can of Nite Owl Coffee, and Meltdown comics handed out lots of swag. Now off to bed so I will be rested up for Wondercon!

More Info: Meltdown Comics

Order you Nite Owl Coffee and Watchmen: Portraits (Hardcover) by Clay Enos today!

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More about Clay Enos:

Clay Enos' Blog

Clay Enos

Official Watchmen Site Photos

My favorite photograph!

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Watchmen TV Appearances & Special Events

Set your Tivos and DVRs!

February 28
HBO First Look

March 2
Jackie Earle Haley on KTLA Morning News
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno ~ Malin Akerman

March 3
HBO First Look

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

March 5
Jimmy Kimmel Live ~ Carla Gugino
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart ~ Billy Crudup
Spike TV ~ Half hour film special
Reelz Channel ~ One hour film special
TV Guide Network ~ One hour film special
HBO First Look

Patrick Wilson and Jeffrey Dean Morgan @ Apple Store NY (Soho)

March 6
The View ~ Jeffrey Dean Morgan

March 7
Reel Talk ~ Patrick Wilson

March 8
HBO First Look

March 10
Ellen Degeneres Show ~ Carla Gugino
HBO First Look

March 12
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon ~ Malin Akerman

March 14
HBO First Look

March 17
HBO First Look

March 20
Clay Enos @ Apple Store NY (Soho), 7 PM
HBO First Look

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Meet Clay Enos & Drink a Cup’o Nite Owl coffee

Still Photographer Clay Enos will be at Meltdown Comics on Sunset Thursday, February 26 from 6 - 8 PM to sign his Watchmen Portraits book! Also posters are available, you can taste test the Nite Owl Coffee, and advance screening tickets will be given away!

Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046

More Info: Meltdown Comics

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

The Watchmen Contest

The Watchmen Contest - Spot Video Clues to Win Prizes

MovieSet.com is pleased to offer another exciting contest which features a huge crate of prizes from signed books to Watchmen tattoos. To win requires a sharp mind, keen eyes, and acute movie knowledge.

Check out the official Watchmen movie site and the MovieSet Watchmen Sitelet for more than a dozen behind the scenes Watchmen video clips, and heaps of stills to explore - plus the complete synopsis, blog posts, news and cast & crew listings from this highly anticipated movie.

More info: movieset.com

Watchmen London Premiere

Friday, February 20, 2009

I Watch the Watchmen

I was lucky enough to go to an advance screening of Watchmen last night. Honestly, there's too much to process, director Zack Snyder packed so much into the movie, I have to see it again. But in short, the music was wonderful, I love how it's threaded into the scenes, the violence is brutal, at times I had to turn away, the warped history messes with your head, I hope young people don't take this as a history lesson.

The cast, Malin Akerman, Silk Spectre II, Patrick Wilson, Night Owl, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the Comedian, Billy Crudup, Dr. Manhattan, and Jackie Earle Haley, and Rorschach were awesome. It was hard to see Jeffrey be a sadistic asshole when I know he's such a nice guy in person, but he did it well and then Patrick, WOW, he doesn't disappoint! On that note, there's a lot to look at for the ladies. Great scene in the Owl ship, thank you Zack!

I took two film students with me. They loved the CGI, especially Rorschach's mask and Dr. Manhattan, and it looks like I'll be making a Silk Spectre costume for my daughter to wear on Halloween!

There's so much more, but I have to see it again to give you a better review.

Watchmen in theaters March 6, 2009

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Veidt Enterprise's Nite Owl Dark Roast Coffee

Want some coffee? A must have for your Watchmen collection! If you order before February 25, 2009 you have a chance to win tickets to the Watchmen Premiere and After-Party!

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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Zack Snyder and John "DJ" Des Jardin at the Santa Monica Apple Store in Santa Monica

I had a great night even though I braved the rain and the long drive across town to Santa Monica. I was amazed when it only took 35 minutes! When I found the Apple store there was a line, but not too long. It was very organized and I ended up near the front.

After Zach and DJ were introduced they showed raw footage of Dr. Manhattan with his funky light bulb outfit that had tracking marks for the computer animation.

Then it went to a Q&A, here are some of the questions summarized.

Q: Someone asked, "How did filming differ from 300?"

A: Zach said, "Quite a bit, with 300 I used 3 cameras most of the time, but with Watchmen I used one camera."

Q: The person went a round about way of asking this question, but in short this is what he asked: "Is there a Squid? If not, why not?"

A: Zack laughed and basically said, "No, because I didn't want to spend 15 minutes on a squid when the rest of the characters where so much more interesting."

Q: "What scene made you loose the most sleep?"

A: "The Kennedy assignation, because the workers who were suppose to mow the lawn at the location went on strike so they had to scramble to find a new location."

There were lots more questions, but too many to remember. Lastly, they showed footage of Dr. Manhattan in various stages of CGI, it was incredible watching from raw to the final cut.

Zack took time to autograph books and posters, as well as posters of Dr. Manhattan which they passed out.
I can't wait to see the movie!

Pictures from the Apple store: