operation: wrath of god 1970-1971
Check out WatchmenComicMovie.com [source] to read what happens to the Watchmen Movie New York City backlot set after the shoot was over, and what the origin of the item posted above is or CLICK THRU for summarized-excerpts (itz teh *coolness*).
WHAT HAPPENED:
"After a late night party with the cast and crew, a Vancouver fan visits the New York City backlot for a once in a lifetime experience;
I had been asked just the night before if I’d like to join my Watchmen friend for a little gathering on the New York City Backlot set. We head out to the set along the Burnaby freeways, and even without coffee, I’m buzzing like an eight-year-old on Christmas morning. They’re not going to be filming on the set today, in fact they’ve started breaking parts of it down already. So if they’re done with the set, then what are they up to?"
PAINTBALL BATTLE ON THE WATCHMEN BACKLOT:
"I spy some of the crew opening packages filled with gear - paintball guns, padding, masks, gloves… Yes, that’s right – paintball! There’s a crew of professionals overseeing the game, both as referees and team members. Billy Crudup is getting a rundown on reloading and safety catches. Malin Akerman looks like she’s getting the feel for it too. Zack Snyder is running around outside, and I get the immediate impression that he’s no stranger to this paintball stuff. One of the crew had just finished working on a custom mask/helmet for Zack, painted eerily in Rorschach’s likeness; now I’m ready to trade my old Watchmen t-shirt in for one of these!
Outside, the streets are starting to look like one of those tabletop miniatures war games. While there’s lots of gear being unpacked, not everyone is here to play; several of us are content to just watch, and the diner now serves as a safe-house for non-players and “kills” who are put out of play. I’m offered a chance to jump into the game later, after a “victim” checks into the diner from being hit. Then I can borrow their paintball gear and get a rundown of how everything works."
ABOUT THAT WRATH-OF-GOD PATCH:
"When it was all over, teams met back at the Gunga Diner. A few people had some paint on a shoulder or an elbow, others had it on the chin, even through their facemasks. There were laughs, and there was exhaustion. Then Zack brought out a small cardboard box and began passing out what looked like army patches. They read, “OPERATION WRATH OF GOD. COMEDY, TRAGEDY, VIETNAM. 1970 - 1971” and had visual nods to both Dr. Manhattan and the Comedian in the form of a hybrid smiley face. Nothing like this appeared in the graphic novel, but it was a detail that just as easily could have."
**All above are (direct) summarized excerpts from WatchmenComicMovie.com. Check the article out for the full-report, which includes Malin Akerman kickin'-ass at paintball! Gawds I wish there was a video about the entire event LOL
