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The Crow
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Said to be a "gritty reboot of the gothic iconic character Eric Draven, who returns from the grave as The Crow on a mission to avenge his wife's murder, so that his soul can finally rest."
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PROJECT DETAILS
- Filming was originally aimed to begin sometime in the Fall of 2011.
- Director F. Javier Gutierrez previously helmed the 2008 apocalyptic thriller Before the Fall.
- Jesse Wigutow is now handling writing duties.
- The Weinstein Company (TWC) sued Relativity Media back in April 2011 over distribution rights, which was part of the delay in the development of the project. The lawsuit has now been settled out of court and the two parties will be working in developing the film together, as planned. (1/23/12)
- When Bradley Cooper was still attached to the project some concept art was created for him, which can be seen here.
- It's said that Channing Tatum (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra) and Mark Wahlberg are possibly in line for the role.
- Bradley Cooper (The Hangover, Limitless) was originally set to star as Draven, but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.
- It's said that director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo will collaboratively develop the script with writer Alex Tse.
- Previous writer Alex Tse also scripted Watchmen.
- The studio was quoted saying: "The original film is known for its breakthrough visual style as well as its unique production design and cinematography. [Juan Carlos] Fresnadillo and [Alex] Tse are perfectly suited to bring these beloved characters back to life, and to create a world worthy of this modern classic."
- One of the producers was quoted saying: "The original Crow was groundbreaking cinema; its Gothic visual and musical ideas influenced a generation and cinema itself. With Juan Carlos, we have every confidence that his new Crow will have a similar impact on the contemporary audience."
- The story will once again focus on the character "Eric Draven".
- At one point Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) was going to direct.
- Stephen Norrington (Blade, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) was once said to be directing.
- Announced in 2008, the project has gone through the hands of several writers and potential directors.
- The Crow began as a comic book series by James O’Barr, which was published in 1989. A film was later made in 1994, which was followed by three sequels and a television series in 1998.
- A "re-invention" of the 1994 film that starred Brandon Lee.
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HEADLINES
Dates are tentative and subject to change.
- Fri, May 18, 2012 (Limited)
- Tue, May 22, 2012 (DVD)
- Tue, May 22, 2012 (DVD)
- Fri, May 25, 2012 (VOD)
- Fri, May 25, 2012
- Fri, June 1, 2012
- Fri, June 1, 2012 (Limited)
- Fri, June 8, 2012
- Tue, June 12, 2012 (DVD)
- Tue, June 12, 2012 (DVD)
- Fri, June 22, 2012
- Tue, June 26, 2012 (DVD)
- Tue, July 10, 2012 (DVD)
- Fri, July 13, 2012
- Tue, July 24, 2012 (DVD)
- Fri, August 3, 2012 (VOD)
- Tue, August 14, 2012 (VOD)(DVD)
- Fri, August 17, 2012
- Fri, August 24, 2012
- Fri, August 31, 2012 (VOD)
- Fri, August 31, 2012
- Fri, September 14, 2012
- Fri, September 21, 2012
- Fri, September 28, 2012 (VOD)
- Fri, October 5, 2012
- Fri, October 19, 2012
- Fri, January 4, 2013
- Fri, January 11, 2013
- Fri, January 11, 2013
- Fri, February 1, 2013
- Fri, February 22, 2013
- Fri, March 15, 2013
- Fri, April 12, 2013
- Fri, June 21, 2013
- Fri, June 28, 2013
- Fri, July 12, 2013
- Fri, October 18, 2013
so funny how everyone pisses and moans about remakes. Atleast you still have the original. you dont have to see the remake.
LET THE HATE BEGIN BUT IM THINKING johnny depp AS eric draven.
Mark Dacascos was his name.
I can see where you're coming from, but if they were gonna go with someone as old as Depp they might as well get the guy who played Eric Draven in The Crow Stairway To Heaven. He not only looks exactly like Brandon Lee but he knows martial arts and he already knows the character. He's played Eric Draven for longer than Brandon Lee had. Granted not better. But in his defense it wasn'this fault they edited the crap out tv the tv show. Made it family friendly. Id like Ernie Hudson to reprise his role as well.
Ultimately I'm just waiting for it to say, director Rob Zombie is going to be directing this film. Starring Sid Haig and Sherie Moon Zombie. If it did happen, I'd be waiting for Brandon Lee to resurrect from the dead and take revenge on Rob Zombie for raping and murdering his legacy.
Lol.
I wouldn't exactly say Brandon Lee has a legacy... At all. He has one decent movie (the Crow) and a funny movie (showdown). Though, I did prefer his Draven better, whether that be a result of cinematography or his decent acting.
I can see where you're coming from, and completely agree that his movies for the most part were only good at best. The legacy I was referring to is Eric Draven's story in The Crow MOVIE franchise, and while I know he had only done one movie, it has been the sole reason they made three sequels. (Granted for better or worse.) I'll even give credit where credit is due by saying maybe the second had a little to do with them deciding to make a third, but ultimately the second movie only got okay reviews. The third and fourth got shit reviews, and so what are they doing? Telling Eric Draven's story again. Now, I know you might say he was a comic book character first, and this I know. But there are a LOT of differences in the movie and comic book. Starting with the look of the main character himself. Also how Eric and Shelly died. The fact that Eric didn't officially recieve the last name of Draven until the movie. The fact that killing the crow takes away the persons power to heal. (granted it would be later established in The Crow comic Dead Time which correct me if I'm wrong was released in 1996, as opposed to the movies release of 1994. And all that was really shown in the comic is that when the crow (bird) was stepped on, Joshua (the human "Crow") felt it. So Brandon Lee influenced James O'Barr. (Being he only wrote the first Crow comic book and The Crow Dead Time.) The list really goes on forever about the differences between the comic and the movie. I can list them all if you want. A lot, but not all, are here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eric-DravenThe-Crow/32351264318?v=info
So it all boils down to interpretation and opinion, like politics and religion. But, to me The Crow MOVIE (Making sure there is no mistake that I am talking just about the movies) legacy belongs to Brandon Lee.
Well, you certainly just butt-fucked me with Crow knowledge. Haha. Unfortunately these remakes will never go away. I just wish they would be made well enough to pay homage and stand on its own. Dawn of the Dead is a perfect example of an exceptable remake. I hope this retains it's darkness without getting to full of its dark self (Underworld), and I don't wanna hear any dubstep...
Trust me guys,you're not gonna tell me anything I don't know. But if they took the actor I'm about to say, sat him down, slapped the goofy british accent out of his mouth, and got him serious about playing a dark role, I'd go see it. Ladies and gentleman, for your consideration, Elijah Wood. I know what you're all thinking, but he could be the Heath Ledger of the Crow franchise. He at least looks more the part than any of the other actors. He rocked that mullet in Lord Of The Rings. What do you think?
Why are they remaking so many older movies? Can't they find something else to do, there are so many books out there that are begging to be made into movies. Why mess with The Crow? And who would be the best Eric Draven after Brandon Lee... NO ONE!! I think I will stick with the old one all the way. I just had my neice watch it, she is 21 and now she is in love with Lee. lol I thought she was going to cry when I told her what happened to him. She still wants my Crow poster I still have in my room when I die. lol
What do you guys think of Thomas Ian Griffith for the role of Eric Draven? I'm just throwing this out there but I really liked him in John Carpenter's Vampires. Just a thought. This role is going to be impossible to cast. The perfect man for the job was in the original.
R.I.P Brandon Lee
You are missed by many.
Channing Tatum? Mark Wahlberg? BRADLEY COOPER? WHAT THE HELL? Do these people KNOW who Brandon Lee was? There is absolutely NO way this film will do any good with any of those actors taking the lead role, especially Bradley Cooper. My, my, my - this needs a lot of things changed in order to even compare in the slightest to the original.
I totally agree with you! The actors up for the role are all wrong for this film. I really hope they get smart and serious about this! I don't know who it should be but those three simply don't even come close. This role is unique and special, don't mess this up! Otherwise... I really hope this film never gets made. I think they should re-release the original.
I am a huge crow fan and the actors you that are listed for possibilities are all wrong. For one they don't look the part at all. Someone is needed that can play the darker role and look the part. I don't know how many people will agree with me but I feel that Eric Balfour is about the best option. He can play the darker role and he extremely looks the part.
I don't think there is an actor alive today that could be Eric Draven... I've been racking my brain even doing random searches on the net and I cannot find ONE that would be right for the part... My best suggestion would be Takeshi Kaneshiro, but I still think this is an even worse remake idea than Nightmare on Elm Street and should not be attempted.
WHY!! WHY!!
Channing Tatum should go fornicate himself. Writer and director look promising, thats it. Think its time to think up some new ideas instead of raping everything from the past.
Channing Tatum makes Ben Affleck seem like Sir Laurence Olivier. "Hey, we're looking for the personality and acting prowess of WWE's John Cena without so much of those pesky muscles."
In all honesty, I'd like to say I hope this is a joke.. but the reality of it is I know it's not. Brandon Lee was Eric Draven, perfect as him, the movie is a classic and does not need to be remade.. There could be a plus side and a downside.. the plus side being that new generations see the remake and hate it so they go check out the original and love it.. the downside being that they love it.. Oh well what can you do.
Oh god, I hope not.
Um Idk if its just the fact Cooper is going to be draven I think the biggest issue is this movie is a freakin classic all by itself and remaking it just seems like a slap to the face IF its even possible to make it better then the original which is HIGHLY UNLIKELY it just seems unneeded. Some movies should just be left alone and this is one of them, but if they can make it better then great but it just seems like a bad idea from the start. But good luck I just really hope they dont make it into a joke like they've been doing with a lot of remakes lately.
I don't intentionally mean any disrespect here,but those who are bitching about Cooper in this film. Seriously need a valium or something please get off the alter of Brandon Lee.
Every time another film has been made people have compared it to Brandon Lee. The original is great I own it on dvd,I have the documentary book of the film,and the original graphic novel.I hold the film close to my heart,and have the lines memorized.Because i've watched it so many times that i've lost count.
So before anyone decides to jump on me saying 'you're not a real fan manoftomorrow79'. Stop right there i'm an old school fan and I understand how some of you feel. I wouldn't want this to be remade either,but just because the remake is happening. Doesn't mean any of you are forced to watch it as for myself i'll give the film a chance.
Just ignore the film if you want pretend that it never saw the light of day.If that makes you feel better because here's a dose of reality for you guys (and gals). This film will get remade plenty of times in the future long after we've passed on. Much like many films are in the history of cinema. Again if you feel this film is disrespectful to Brandon Lee's memory DON'T SEE IT! Stop whining about it,and move on because complaining about it won't stop the movie from being made. If what i've said has hurt anyone here I do apologize in advance,but somebody had to say this.
think you for saying it Brandon lee is not going to roll in his grave just because they make a remake of one of his movies
I agree. If you watch The Crow just for Brandon Lee or because he died making it, you're missing the whole point of the movie. Yes he played a great role and I love the movie, love the graphic novel even more, but if all you can do is compare everything to Brandon Lee then you'll never truly enjoy the Crow. Vincent Perez and Edward Furlong did excellent roles with excellent stories for their Crow movies. Now as for Eric Mabius, that Crow movie needed a better script and a better co-star and make up.
Now as for Bradley Cooper not being able to portray Draven, thats a blessing in itself. He just doesnt seem to be the type and neither does Mark Wahlberg. In all honesty, I WILL see this for the story, not the actors. I love the Crow stories. Hate me if you want, but a TRUE Crow fan is not in it for Brandon Lee, but for the story itself.
The original movie was good, but was pale compared to J,O Barrs original work. I hope this one can be more like the comic.
NO! Just NO! This is a wrong idea on so many levels! The original Crow was one of the best movies ever made and there are just SO MANY reasons why this should not happen! The BIGGEST reason, that this is an insult to Brandon Lee! The original is a classic and should NEVER be touched! This is taking the remake craze way too far. Not happy.
As long as they stick to the original story (Eric is just some Detroit-grease-monkey-everyman and not a rock star and the movie is more akin to the hallucinagenic-heart-of-darkness-Kubrickesque flavour of the source material)all will be well and there will be no need for bloodshed. Personally, I blame Edward Furlong for what has become of the franchise. Not because his was the first horrid incarnation, but just because.....
But they have to pick the right actor. Personally, I never liked the choice of Mark Wahlberg and Bradley Cooper couldn't pull it off either.