Fox, Warners Announce Watchmen Settlement

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Fri, 01/16/2009 - 2:51am

In a move that everyone knew was coming -- but still feared wouldn't happen -- Fox and Warner Bros. have come to an agreement over their "Watchmen" litigation, and will be presenting a settlement to the judge in the case today.

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