More “Watchmen” Goodness

Be glad we live in the YouTube era–it means you don’t have to make the trip to Japan to see the international version of the Watchmen trailer that offers dozens of new scenes (and much less slo-mo) not seen in the American cut.

Things to look out for:

*The first glimpse of Richard Nixon, who is still the Commander in Chief in Watchmen’s alternate America.

*A peek at Nixon’s war room, complete with Doomsday clock.

*Numerous shots of the various conflicts happening all over the globe, which are pushing the world towards the brink of nuclear war.

*A clip of the JFK assassination that strongly suggests The Comedian was responsible for Kennedy’s death.

*A shot of an exploding Manhattan that basically confirms that Dr. Manhattan has taken the place of the giant space squid.  (Fanboys will know what I’m talking about.)

Also up today is the first in a new wave of behind-the-scenes featurettes about the making of the movie.  This installment covers how the filmmakers created the costumes for the Minutemen, the first generation team of heroes that ran around New York in colorful tights.  Check that video out here.