The New York Times is reporting that the judge in the 20th Century Fox vs. Warner Brothers case has said that he intends to rule in favor of Fox’s claim that it holds a copyright interest in Warner Bros film adaptation of Watchmen

This came out in a 5-page written order issued today (December 24th) by the presiding judge, Gary Feess, with a longer ruling forthcoming with more information. Feess, in his ruling advises Fox and Warner to either come to a settlement or appeal. No word as yet (as this story, basically, just broke) on what Warner Bros next move will be, and what this will mean for the film.

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Cinema Confidential is reporting that the Hollywood Reporter (print edition – it’s not on the web site yet, I checked) is reporting that Smallville creators Miles Millar and Alfred Gough are now attached as writers to the upcoming Robotech project, taking over writing duties from Empire Strikes Back director writer Lawrence Kasdan.

AceCaseOR: Fixed my error there – thanks for letting me know, Madgnome

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Ain’t It Cool News is reporting that legendary horror and science-fiction film fan Forrest J. Ackerman is on his deathbed and is not expected to have long to live. If you want to send a letter to Ackerman before he dies, to show your appreciation to one of the most visible members of science fiction fandom, now would be the time. Harry Knowles has a contact address (post, not E-Mail) which you can use to send well-wishes, thank yous and so forth. Sooner would be better than later.