Watchmen is a graphic novel, written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons. Set in 1985, the United States is on the verge of a nuclear war with Russia and two generations of "costumed adventurers" acted as vigilantes until the passing of the "Keene Act" which outlawed any non-government affiliated superhero. The plot is set into motion when one of the adventurers is murdered.Trailer Addict: Watchmen: The Keen Act and You (Time: 2:39)

Set for a March 6, 2009 release, the Watchmen movie features Billy Crudup as Dr. Manhattan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan as "The Comedian." The highly-anticipated film, directed by Zack Snyder, has been in development for over 10 years. On December 29, 2008, 20th Century Fox announced that the studio wanted to delay the release of the film. The announcement came after FOX won a ruling which stated that Warner Bros. infringed on the copyright of the property. On January 14, 2009, The Hollywood Reporter reported the January 20, 2009 hearing had been canceled, speculating that a settlement may have been reached. The next day Variety reported the terms of the deal struck between Fox and Warner Brothers. Warner will have the right to open the film, while Fox will earn an immediate cash settlement and part of the gross profits of the movie.Variety: WB, Fox Make Deal (January 15, 2009)

1. Release Date: March 6, 2009Yahoo! Movies: Watchmen Overview
2. Studio: Warner Bros.Warner Bros: Watchmen
3. Director: Zack SnyderWarner Bros: Watchmen

• Jackie Earle Haley as Rorschach/Walter KovacsWarner Bros: Watchmen
• Billy Crudup as Dr. Manhattan/Jon OstermanWarner Bros: Watchmen
• Patrick Wilson as Nite Owl/Dan DreibergWarner Bros: Watchmen
• Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Comedian/Edward BlakeWarner Bros: Watchmen
• Malin Akerman as Laurie Jupiter/Silk Spectre IIWarner Bros: Watchmen
• Matthew Goode as Adrian Veidt /OzymandiasWarner Bros: Watchmen
• Carla Gugino as Silk Spectre/Sally JupiterWarner Bros: Watchmen

Watchmen movie producer Lloyd Levin sent an open letter to Hitflix.com, which they shared on the website on January 8, 2009. In the letter Levin shares some of the history behind the film as well as his thoughts on the lawsuit. Here is a brief excerpt from the letter.

"The response we got from Fox was a flat "pass." That's it. An internal Fox email documents that executives there felt the script was one of the most unintelligible pieces of shit they had read in years. Conversely, Warner Brothers called us after having read the script and said they were interested in the movie - yes, they were unsure of the screenplay, and had many questions, but wanted to set a meeting to discuss the project, which they promptly did. Did anyone at Fox ask to meet on the movie? No. Did anyone at Fox express any interest in the movie? No. Express even the slightest interest in the movie? Or the graphic novel? No." - Lloyd LevinHitfix: Exclusive: An Open Letter ... (January 8, 2009)