One one of my favorite comic book sites there is rumor column that has about an 80% plus accuracy rating. Today he posted the following as part of his column.
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WHO WATCHES THE BATMAN DVDS?

So, how are the "Watchmen" movie legal shenanigans going to shake themselves out? Let Lying In The Gutters give you the exclusive.

Currently the situation has Fox filing suit against Warners and other connected companies over the rights to produce and distribute the upcoming "Watchmen" movie, based on contracts signed a considerable while ago. And it appears that they have a very good case indeed.

But do Fox really want to make a "Watchmen" film of their own? Do they want the money from the Warners "Watchmen" film? Do they want a cut? A payoff? Or just holding up a rival?

None of the above. Sources tell me that Fox want the 1960s Batman TV series. Currently Fox own the TV footage, but Warner Bros own the characters and trademarks, via their ownership of DC Comics. The rights to a DVD release have been held up for a long time now, and this case looks like it may be the instrument to release them.

Oh, Fox will get a wodge of cash as well - many millions of dollars it seems. But it seems they also want the rights to release the Adam West-starring Batman on DVD, something long denied fans of the series. And Warners will get the "Watchmen" film, to release as planned.

There were comic fans who threatened Fox boycotts over what they saw as their scuppering of the Watchmen movie. Looks like they may soon have cause to thank Fox for this action.
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He uses a stoplight to note whether a rumor or not the story has any substance, this one had a green light!

You can read his full column here:

http://tinyurl.com/4aql9b

Bobb

Midnit:

Right on, my friend. Last I heard Dozier's daughter wanted $50 Mil, so don't be holding your breath if this is true. Batman TV is probably years away.

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Scott:

Batman is owned by Fox PERIOD and they are in the midst of a dispute with the dughter of William Dozie, simple. Warner has absolutely NO stake in it at ANY level and Fox has not offered them the rights, nor do I expect that they will. The only question is Ms. Dozier and sofar...it's a non-issue at any level even Fox.

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Here's the latest report from tvshowsondvd.com.

It basically confirms that a Batman release has got a long road to go - unfortunately.

Quoting bobb:

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And you would think that after Batman has overcome TWO Jokers, that somehow he will overcome these odds soon!

Yeah, but that was only two jokers... this is Fox we're talking about - that's a whole load of jokers!   

Kill the lawyers!!!!!! (credit to Rufeo)

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