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Den of Thieves 2: Pantera debuted on Netflix with so much anticipation and excitement that it’s easy to forget that the film began its life as a theatrical release. Indeed, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera only had an 18-day theatrical release window before the sequel was released on VOD. Just as the theatrical and VOD releases of Pantera triggered a resurgence in popularity for the first Den of Thieves film, the sequel’s expected streaming popularity and strong VOD performance led to the announcement of Den of Thieves 3.

Such calculations have defined the recent career of Den of Thieves series star Gerard Butler, whose decidedly formulaic and uninspired starring action vehicles have been primarily geared toward streaming audiences. Accordingly, while the role of rule-breaking Los Angeles police detective Nick O’Brien in Den of Thieves 2: Pantera and its predecessor have provided Butler with arguably the most distinctive and...

Science fiction movies built the foundation of the feature film medium at the turn of the century, with Georges Méliès' A Trip to the Moon being one of the first movies that could be considered to be a blockbuster. The best science fiction films have always been the ones that were capable of merging the pure entertainment of seeing fantastical universes and space-faring adventures with themes that reveal something about the human condition.

As one of the most important and influential film critics of all time, Roger Ebert championed science fiction filmmaking that pushed the boundaries of what was previously thought to be possible in the medium, bringing new thrills and ideas to the big screen. According to him, the best science fiction movies tell stories that are both larger-than-life and relatable to a wide audience of viewers.

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George R.R. Martin is one of the best fantasy writers of our time. His amazing storytelling comes not just from his imagination but also from the stories that have inspired him. Over the years, he has talked about many sci-fi and fantasy movies that influenced his writing and helped shape his ideas. One of those movies is Blade Runner, which stars the famous actor Harrison Ford.

Even though Ford was a big name, the movie did not do well in theaters when it was first released.

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But over time, more people watched it, and it became a cult classic. With its futuristic world, deep story, and questions about what it means to be human, it is easy to see why Martin loves this film.

George R.R. Martin loves Harrison Ford’s Blade Runner...

Will Smith is a bonafide movie star, and you don't get to become a movie star if you're not multi-faceted. Smith's career is one that clearly demonstrates his versatility and then some; he's got a physicality and swagger that lends itself easily to an action film lead, as seen in the "Bad Boys" franchise as well as movies like "Suicide Squad" and "Bright." He has the emotional depth and soulfulness to take on a variety of dramatic roles, as in "King Richard," "The Pursuit of Happyness," "Ali," and "Six Degrees of Separation." He also has a natural comic timing — honed during his years starring on the wildly successful sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" — which crops up in many of his performances, but has also led to winning leading roles in the rom-com "Hitch" and Disney live-action remake "Aladdin."

Despite his considerable range and his continued appeal, Smith has one...

Art carries with it a reflection of the world. The media we make, whether the times are turbulent or peaceful, shows us who we are, or were, or what could be, and it's almost always political. Science fiction is even more political by nature, as it draws from big ideas about technology and its applications, or arguments about gender and individuality, or how we treat an alien people we barely understand. These concepts are derided by misinformed individuals as 'woke,' as if cultural and social awareness is some disease, but these individuals also like to act as if 'woke' is some recent phenomena. 

Unfortunately, this behavior is generational, as some of science fiction's greatest minds often had to obscure their identity as they were -- gasp! -- female, such as James Tiptree Jr. (Alice Sheldon) or C.J. Cherryh, or numerous people of color, like the Hugo-winning Samuel R. Delany.

I, Robot, the 2004 Will Smith-led film that takes its name from Isaac Asimov’s 1950 collection of short stories, is headed to Peacock. Starting Feb. 1, viewers will be able to stream I, Robot, which was nominated for a 2005 Oscar for Best Achievement in Visual Effects.

The film, which also starred Bridget Moynahan, James Cromwell, Bruce Greenwood, and Resident Alien’s Alan Tudyk made $353 million at the worldwide box office against a budget of $120 million. The film currently has a 57% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 70% Popcornmeter Score based on more than a quarter of a million ratings.

When the film was first released, some fans had issues with it since it shares the title with the first of Asimov’s Robot book series and includes Asimov’s three laws of robotics. However, the movie does not share many similarities with any of the author’s works beyond that.

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A successful Will Smith sci-fi movie has appeared on a major streaming chart. Will Smith is a rapper and Oscar-winning actor who first rose to prominence onscreen when he played the title role in the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which ran for six seasons between 1990 and 1996. He successfully transitioned into being a major movie star after playing lead roles in the 1995 action-comedy Bad Boys and the 1996 alien invasion movie Independence Day, the latter of which grossed $817.4 million and became the highest-grossing release of the year.

Although subsequent Will Smith movies have taken on a wide variety of genres, he starred in many science fiction movies after the runaway success of Independence Day. His sci-fi output includes the first three movies in the Men in Black franchise, the post-apocalyptic Richard Matheson adaptation I Am Legend, and M. Night Shyamalan's 2013 movie After Earth. One of his biggest science fiction hits,...

2024 might be the year of the film adaptation. While the year has seen numerous highs and lows, adaptations seem to be at the heart of the 2024 release calendar. While children's films sequels such as Moana 2 and Inside Out 2 have dominated the box office, so too have adaptations like It Ends With Us and Wicked. The abundance of adaptations over original content is often a criticism of the state of Hollywood right now, but the 2024 box office has shown that these films still do well commercially.

This year has also seen a number of comic book adaptations. Most notably, this includes Deadpool & Wolverine, a Marvel Comics adaptation that features the now-canonized titular MCU characters. Not all comic adaptations are created equally, however, as this year's Madame Web bombed at the box office and among critics. This summer also saw the release of a non-mcu comic book movie that took...

The iconic 1994 goth comic book action film The Crow, starring Brandon Lee, will soon be available for streaming. Two of its sequels will be joining the movie.

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, fans of gothic storytelling and supernatural vengeance can revisit this cult classic on Paramount+. Directed by Alex Proyas, The Crow combines haunting visuals, a powerful narrative, and a memorable performance by Lee, making it one of the most celebrated comic book adaptations of all time. Its atmospheric soundtrack and unique visual style have further cemented its status as a timeless masterpiece.

Related The Crow's Brandon Lee Tragedy, Explained

Alex Proya's The Crow (1994) is a beloved film that still holds up 30 years later, but it also tragically lost its breakout star, Brandon Lee.

From Comic Book to Cult Classic

The journey of The Crow from comic book to screen is as compelling as the story itself. Created by James O’Barr, The Crow...

When fans learned of The Crow's 2024 re-imagining, many were skeptical. It did get stuck in developmental hell, with Jason Momoa's Crow never coming to fruition. However, Momoa's exit paved the way for Bill Skarsgård to take up the face paint in this latest adaptation of James O'Barr's 1989 comic book.

Despite the new movie's potential to attract a new generation of fans, it's hard to match (let alone surpass) the standard set by the 1994 original. The Crow, directed by Alex Proyas, remains one of the most popular movies that blends gothic horror with crime and suspense. Sadly, it was also impacted by the tragic death of its star, Brandon Lee.

Updated on December 3, 2024, by Robert Vaux: The failed 2024 reboot of The Crow has returned attention to the original, which remains the definitive version of James O'Barr's original graphic novel for reasons that have little to do with the tragic death of its star.

Unfortunately, we recently lost an absolute legend with the passing of Tony Todd. His voice and presence are unmatched in the horror genre and has been a wonderful constant for over 30 years. Whenever an iconic actor passes, I think a great way to remember them is to look back on some of their greatest performances/movies. After all, this is their life’s work and clearly something they were very passionate about. But when it comes to Tony Todd, where do you even start?

Looking at his filmography can be overwhelming, given the sheer volume of films that the man starred in. One of the main traits of his roles is that he may hardly get any screen time in them, yet he manages to be the most intriguing character around. And while it’s not horror, I want to make sure to shout out his many wonderful TV appearances over the years,...

Toonz Media Group has teamed with Evolutionary Films and Mojo Global Arts on “Minibots,” a new animated feature targeting family audiences, with “Mulan” director Tony Bancroft at the helm. The project, set for release in 2026, was unveiled for pre-sales at AFM 2024.

“Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” scribe Michael Ferris wrote the screenplay, which follows three young geniuses at a summer robotics camp who create sentient mini robots. The story tracks their efforts to protect their creations from a powerful tech company seeking to acquire the technology.

Toonz Media Group CEO P. Jayakumar said the collaboration with Evolutionary Films and Mojo Global Arts “has been a fantastic experience,” expressing confidence in the film’s potential in the global family entertainment market, describing it as a “lively, fun adventure.”

John Adams of Evolutionary Films emphasized the project’s broad appeal: “‘Minibots’ is a story that connects with the entire family.

Quick Links Did Elon Musk Rip Off I, Robot? Did I, Robot Signal the Rise of AI? I, Robot Remains Prescient in Fascinating Ways

Sometimes, the future arrives in unexpected ways. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Will Smiths blockbuster sci-fi thriller, I, Robot (now streaming on Tubi for free), inspired by the short-story collections of the great Isaac Asimov (though the film only shares the title and basic setup in common). The movie, set in 2035, follows a detective, Spooner (Smith), who investigates the alleged suicide of the U.S. Robotics founder. Even though the Three Laws of Robotics prevent robots from directly causing harm to humans, Spooner becomes increasingly convinced that a particularly human-like robot, Sonny (Alan Tudyk), was responsible for the murder.

Since I, Robot arrived at arguably the peak of Will Smiths superstardom, it was a massive box-office hit despite mixed reviews, grossing over $350 million worldwide on a $120 million budget.

The Crow is now available digitally for rent or purchase, as well as on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra High Definition, and DVD and we're celebrating with an awesome giveaway for one lucky fan of the film!

The swag pack includes a copy of The Crow in 4K, a custom journal, temporary tattoos, long sleeve shirt, charcoal sticks, a printed charcoal drawing, and a set of button pins! You can see everything that's included, as well as find out how to enter, below!

The Crow is directed by Rupert Sanders from a script by Zach Baylin and Will Schneider. Producers include Edward R. Pressman, Samuel Hadida, Victor Hadida, John Jencks, and Molly Hassell.

Bill Skarsgård plays Eric alongside FKA Twigs as Shelly, his ill-fated love. The supporting cast includes Danny Huston, Isabella Wei, Laura Birn, and Sami Bouajila.

Bill Skarsgård takes on the iconic role of The Crow in this modern reimagining...

Alcon Entertainment, the production company behind the dystopian sci-fi opus Blade Runner 2049, is suing Elon Musk, Warner Bros. Discovery and Tesla over part of an Oct. 10 presentation to unveil the car maker’s designs for hypothetical future products, including an self-driving “cybercab.”

The much-hyped event, which also included plans for a larger autonomous “robovan” and remotely operated Optimus robots serving drinks, contained few specifics about when any of these products would become a reality. Tesla staged all this on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California, in hopes of leveraging some movie magic,...

There’s something oddly familiar about Tesla’s new Cybercab and Optimus humanoid robot designs — especially to Alex Proyas.

The director of “The Crow” and “Dark City” pointed out via X the striking similarities to his 2004 film “I, Robot.” The choice of platform had to sting Elon Musk, who owns both the former Twitter and Tesla.

Proyas tweeted, “Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please?”

The filmmaker shared three pairs of side-by-side images: On the left, pictures from “I, Robot,” and on the right, Tesla’s recent prototypes. Tesla’s Optimus, a prototype of a Tesla Bot, is a sleek, standing, walking robot that shares some of the same features and build as the ones that stood opposite Will Smith in the 20-year-old film.

There’s also have the Robovan, a bulky, Art Deco-looking vehicle envisioned to carry up to 20 people. It looks an awful lot like an “I,...

Science fiction has always been a genre meant to inspire and caution us in equal measure, and 2004's "I, Robot" is no exception. Taking place in the year 2035 in a future where self-driving cars are the norm, legions of robots have taken over menial tasks, and Converse All-Star sneakers are still as fresh as ever, director Alex Proyas' messy action movie was a solid hit upon release and has aged surprisingly well -- particularly as our own reality has taken larger and larger steps toward a similar status quo. One can easily imagine Will Smith's old-school cop Del Spooner looking at our own reality and stubbornly rolling his eyes at our own acceptance of and overreliance on AI. Sure, we're not quite at the level of technological advancement that Proyas and writers Jeff Vintar and Akiva Goldsman envisioned (to say nothing of famed author Isaac Asimov himself, who wrote...

Elon Musk’s Tesla, the brand that has been known for its electric, self-driving cars recently unveiled even more cutting-edge designs which push the envelope and could revolutionize the future of robotics as we know it. It all seems like a plot right out of a movie, and Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith sci-fi vehicle I, Robot, recently took to Musk’s home turf on social media to call out his product’s designs. Proyas, in what he’s now saying was just a joke, implied that the Tesla models are too eerily similar to the designs from his Issac Asimov adaptation.

In Proyas’ post, he writes the caption, “Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please? #ElonMusk #Elon_Musk” while displaying side-by-side comparisons of the newly revealed Tesla Optimus Robots and driverless vehicles with his own film’s designs.

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Elon Musk has long established himself as a pioneer in pushing technological boundaries and coming up with innovations that we could only dream of having. While much of his innovations are applauded, his latest futuristic tech found itself an unlikely critic, the director of Will Smith’s 2004 flick, I, Robot.

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Musk recently unveiled two techs, a futuristic Robovan and a humanoid robot Optimus, which bear a striking resemblance to the tech featured in the film. While Musk has yet to respond, fans are having fun blasting director Alex Proyas for his ‘controversial’ take.

Will Smith’s I, Robot Director Has a Beef with Elon Musk Will Smith in a still from the film I, Robot | Credit: 20th Century Studios

Elon Musk, aka the co-founder and CEO of Tesla, recently unveiled some new tech by the company. On Thursday, Musk revealed a bunch of...

Top film director Alex Proyas expressed doubt over designs presented at Tesla’s recent robotics event. Proyas, known for sci-fi films like “I, Robot” and “Dark City”, took to social media after Thursday’s event. He posted photos comparing Tesla’s new robots to landmark designs from his 2004 movie “I, Robot”.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed prototypes including Optimus, an autonomous robot, and the Cybercab self-driving taxi. Both drew comparisons to robots in “I, Robot”. That film pictured humanoid robots serving the public under Isaac Asimov’s famous “three rules of robotics.” It received an Oscar nomination for its effects.

Proyas questioned the new designs. “Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please?” he wrote online. However, Musk and Tesla have not yet responded to Proyas’ concerns.

Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please? #ElonMusk #Elon_Musk pic.twitter.com/WPgxHevr6E

— Alex Proyas (@alex_proyas) October...

At Tesla’s big Cybercab Robotaxi presentation last week at the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, the company also showed off the latest iteration of the Tesla Bot, dubbed Optimus, as well as a Robovan. The initial reveal of the trio of robot products caused great excitement on social media, but, very quickly, praise turned to mockery as the designs were scrutinized with a host of people accusing Elon Musk’s company of ripping off the designs found in the 2004 sci-fi film I, Robot starring Will Smith.

Tesla had dubbed the event “We, Robot,” which plays into the title of Isaac Asimov’s 1950 short-story collection on which the film is based, so there was some recognition of the cross-pollination of ideas. However, many on social media called out the uncanny resemblance that all three of Tesla’s planned robot offerings have to similar products in Alex Proyas’ film, which is set in 2035 Chicago.

On Thursday, co-founder and CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, unveiled a long-awaited glimpse into the future with models for their new self-driving prototypes: the cybercab and the robovan. Also at the celebration was the new Tesla robot optimus, serving up drinks and engaging with the crowds.

Whether or not the Optimus robot was actually fully autonomous or, rather, puppeteered from afar is (very) debatable.

However, one person who seemed pretty certain about the origin of these designs was “I, Robot” director Alex Proyas. The director posted his complaint directly to Muskc’s social media of choice, X, commenting, “Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please?”

Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please? #ElonMusk #Elon_Musk pic.twitter.com/WPgxHevr6E

— Alex Proyas (@alex_proyas) October 13, 2024

Contained in the post were side-by-side images of “I, Robot’s” autonomous police force next to the optimus bot, transport in...

Prior to the weekend, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled new prototypes for robots, the much-anticipated self-driving robotaxi (Cybercab) and autonomous Robovan; but while the sleek edgeless designs may bring to mind his company’s signature look, discerning users on social media noticed another striking similarity — the futuristic mechanics that color filmmaker Alex Proyas’ work in 2004’s Will Smith starrer I, Robot.

The uncanny resemblance didn’t go unnoticed — nor appreciated — by Proyas, who took to Musk’s own X platform to slam the executive for ripping off his creations.

“Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please?” the Aussie director, who is also behind pics like 1994’s The Crow, wrote.

Set in Chicago in 2035, the Oscar-nominated blockbuster I, Robot delves into a world in which human-like androids fill public service positions, all operating under Isaac Asimov’s three laws of robotics first coined in his story collection that serves...

At this stage of the game, we're all too familiar with tech wizards lifting ideas from sci-fi dystopias for marketing. We've had Soylent, Soma, and Skynet. We've also had the Cybertruck. Now, in the tradition of the iRobot vacuum, Cybertruck recaller, Dark Maga leaper, "Bladerunner" truther, and all-around racist, sexist,...

The I, Robot director is not happy about Tesla's latest announcements. Starring Will Smith, the 2001 hit featured intelligent robot servants rising up against humanity. While I, Robot 2 was never confirmed, the movie was a box office success. It earned over $350 million on a $120 million budget. Its designs also became a massive part of its enduring legacy, as the inventive and eerie appearance of its robots were stunning. After Tesla announced its own robotic servants, there have been some comparisons between the movie's machines and Tesla's.

In a post on his Twitter account, director Alex Proyas spoke out about the potentially stolen designs. He featured all three releases and compared them directly to the I, Robot designs:

Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please? #ElonMusk #Elon_Musk pic.twitter.com/WPgxHevr6E Alex Proyas (@alex_proyas) October 13, 2024

Proyas compared the Optimus, the Robovan, and the Robotaxi to his original designs.

Social media commentators were quick to side-eye Elon Musk’s latest creations and their clear inspiration from the 2004 film “I, Robot” — and they aren’t alone, as the film’s director took to X (formerly Twitter) to call out Musk directly. “Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please?” Proyas tweeted alongside a side-by-side comparison of futuristic objects from his movie with Musk’s strikingly similar humanoid robots, Robovan and Cybercab.

Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please? #ElonMusk #Elon_Musk pic.twitter.com/WPgxHevr6E

— Alex Proyas (@alex_proyas) October 13, 2024

Musk noted the similarities in the event’s name itself, unveiling his latest offerings at the “We, Robot” Tesla reveal held at Warner Bros. Studios. The Cybercab, a new self-driving two-passenger vehicle, lacks a steering wheel and pedals given the emphasis on autonomous driving. The Cybercab goes into production in 2027 and is expected to cost less than $30,000.

The Optimus robot,...

The 2024 adaptation of The Crow didnt perform as expected with critics and general audiences, but it could have been saved with one connection to Brandon Lees 1994 version. Almost 20 years after its last movie, The Crow franchise came back to life with a new adaptation of James OBarrs comic book series of the same name. Directed by Rupert Sanders, The Crow stars Bill Skarsgrd as Eric and FKA Twigs as Shelly, and though it kept the same concepts and basic premise of the comic books and Alex Proyas 1994 movie, it also made a lot of changes.

The Crow introduces viewers to Eric, who meets Shelly at a rehab center. Eric and Shelly fall in love and escape the center as Shelly is being pursued by dangerous people. Unfortunately, these people catch up with them and kill them, but Eric is given the chance to return to the land of the living...

Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Alyssa Sutherland head the cast of “The Room Below,” a psychological creature thriller film that is now shooting in Sydney, Australia.

The film hails from writer-director Kurt Martin (“Moon Rock for Monday”). Production is through Byron Bay-based Lunar Pictures.

In “The Room Below,” Mia, an expectant mother and acclaimed author of children’s books, encounters strange occurrences in her home when a boy, who strikes a remarkable resemblance to her dead son, goes missing. As grief begins to consume Mia, her suspicious behavior attracts the attention of a retired detective intent on solving the missing boy’s case.

Ireland-born Rhys Meyers has multiple Hollywood and international credits including “Velvet Goldmine,” The Tudors” and “Dracula.” Sutherland has recent credits including TV series “Vikings” and film “Evil Dead Rise. Other key cast include Bobby Gilchrist and Gilbert Bradman.

“’The Room Below’ is a deeply intense psychological thriller about grief,...

Alex Proyas, director of the 1994 version of The Crow, made it very clear that he wasn’t happy about the existence of this year’s The Crow reboot – and now Christian Tafdrup, director of the 2022 Danish film Gæsterne, a.k.a. Speak No Evil (read our review Here) has followed in Proyas’s footsteps, revealing that he was not impressed by the recently released American remake of his film (you can read our 8/10 review of the remake Here), even though he received an executive producer credit on the film.

James Watkins, whose previous credits include Eden Lake and The Woman in Black, wrote and directed the remake, which centers on a family who takes a dream holiday to an idyllic country house, only to have the vacation turn into a psychological nightmare. Tafdrup’s version of the story, which he wrote with his brother Mads Tafdrup, had the following synopsis:...

2024s The Crow wasnt the successful adaptation some were hoping for, and one of its most criticized elements is its ending, which Bill Skarsgrd had already shared he didnt like. 2024 is a big year for Bill Skarsgrd with different projects that will showcase his acting skills. First was the action comedy Boy Kills World, and Skarsgrd carried on with the action (though now with a much darker tone) in The Crow. Directed by Rupert Sanders, The Crow is a new adaptation of James OBarrs comic book series of the same name, which was famously adapted into a movie in 1994.

The Crow follows Eric (Skarsgrd), a young man with a troubled past who meets Shelly (FKA Twigs) at a rehab center. Eric and Shelly fall in love and escape, but the crime boss who had been looking for Shelly eventually finds her and has her and Eric killed. Eric is revived...

Poster for the 2024 Beyond Fest

82 feature films will screen during the 2024 Beyond Fest, taking place September 25 through October 9 in Los Angeles. Among the offerings will be the West Coast premieres of Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist, Sean Baker’s Anora, Ali Abbasi’s The Apprentice, Marielle Heller’s Nightbitch, and Damien Leone’s Terrifier 3.

The 12th edition of the festival kicks off with the world premiere of Salem’s Lot, directed by Gary Dauberman and based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel. Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Cloud is this year’s closing night film. Plus, the genre festival hosts a reunion of Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, and director Jan de Bont in honor of the 30th anniversary of Speed.

“Combining a celebration of cinema whilst firmly focusing our gaze on the next generation of filmmakers has always been at the heart of the Beyond Fest,” stated Head of Programming Evrim Ersoy. “And...

The following contains spoilers for The Crow (2024), now playing in theaters. It also contains a brief mention of suicide.

In Ruper Sanders' The Crow re-imagining, fans once more witness an emotional tale of murder, love and revenge. This time, Bill Skarsgrd's Eric Draven takes center-stage. He is a man on a mission, eager to end those who killed his beloved Shelly.

Skarsgrd took up the role the late Brandon Lee originated, and made it into one of cinema's most renowned. As expected, this new story makes a few changes from its predecessor, hoping to become its own thing for a new generation who may not have grown up on the previous film, or the Dark Horse comics. Here is a comprehensive list of the alterations made and the nuance that some of them added in.

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Kiirokuro Productions etched a groundbreaking business model for the development or film and fostering relationships for Cinema globally. A passion project known as The Bynd with frequent collaborator Ross Metcalf and a love for Special Effects united Director Asua Han with an untapped acting prodigy Kelvin Taylor. Han & Taylor sharing a podcast together as Film Fu in the vain of mutual YouTube peers Gary Buechler aka Nerdrotic and Chris Gore of Film Threat evolves into developing new business model in Show Business.

Asia-Based Korean Australian film director Asua Han from age 15 worked his way into storyboarding science fiction film concepts leading to advertisements for Samsung, Budweiser, Bose, and Pepsi. His latest directorial release of “A New Dawn” with Vietnamese musician Soobin in collaboration with video game Afk Journey is making its waves throughout Asia. Recently releasing his first book as a compendium to guide upcoming Directors into commercial filmmaking and...

In 1994, Alex Proyas brought James OBarrs The Crow comic to life with the help of writers David J. Schow (The Hunger) and John Shirley (The Specialist). Brandon Lee, a promising young actor and son of Bruce Lee, would portray the lead with Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters) and Michael Wincott (Nope) in supporting roles. The result is the premier cult classic of the 90s. The Crow easily overcomes its camp and inconsistent CGI by simply being itself. The creatives are working with extreme confidence, and it shows in every frame.

The Crow

Director Alex ProyasRelease Date May 13, 1994Studio(s) Dimension FilmsDistributor(s) Miramax FilmsWriters John Shirley, David J. SchowCast Bai Ling, Anna Levine, Sofia Shinas, Rochelle Davis, Brandon Lee, Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott, David Patrick KellyRating RRuntime 102 MinutesGenres Supernatural, Drama, ActionFranchise(s) The CrowSequel(s) The Crow: Wicked Prayer, The Crow: City of Angels, The Crow: SalvationBudget $23 Million Buy on...

Although Tubi offers the most extensive catalog of ad-supported streaming content, it can be difficult to navigate the countless movies added to it monthly; you can find anything from Hollywood blockbuster hits to Z-grade passion projects. Yet, every once in a while, a gem gets added that should have fans really excited. The most recent film to be added to the platform is an underrated sci-fi masterpiece, that while going largely unnoticed on release, has garnered a dedicated following since.

We are talking about the brilliant neo-noir sci-fi mash-up that is Dark City, a deceptively deep movie with a visual style that was ahead of its time. We will examine why the movie did not impress at the box office but has since become a must-watch classic.

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1994's The Crow, directed by Alex Proyas, is a modern classic, thanks in part to its story and the fact that its star, Brandon Lee, died during filming. To watch The Crow is to watch a eulogy for an actor cut down before his time. When it was announced that a reboot was being made thirty years later, this time helmed by Rupert Sanders, and with Bill Skarsgrd having the impossible task of portraying Eric Draven, fans revolted. It felt wrong to reboot a film that's an emotional experience for so many, and on top of that, Skarsgrd didn't look like Brandon Lee's portrayal and the marketing promised a John Wick clone. The Crow is now out, and it's been ripped to shreds by critics and moviegoers alike. Still, this writer actually really enjoyed it. Is the 2024 version of The Crow as good as the original? Of course not. But...

Barely a couple of weeks after the disastrous box office performance of Borderlands, Lionsgate is having to contend with arguably an even bigger bomb. The Crow, a re-imagining of the cult classic 1994 film of the same name directed by Alex Proyas, which itself was based on the graphic novel by James OBarr, opened to incredibly low numbers last weekend. But on its sixth day of release, the Gothic horror film managed to pass its first milestone at the global box office; there is a chance, however, that it might also be its last.

In honor of The Crow‘s 30th anniversary, New York metal legends Life of Agony pay tribute to fallen star Brandon Lee with their new single, “The Crow (In Memory of B.L.).”

The track was produced and mixed by guitarist Joey Zampella and mastered by Grammy winner Howie Weinberg. The music video was helmed by Derek Soto of Sinestra Studios.

“There’s something very special about the original Crow that made it timeless, and there’s a reason that it resonated with us as kids,” explains bassist Alan Robert, who’s also the creator of the popular The Beauty of Horror coloring books.

“It was an absolute tragedy,” he continues. “Brandon Lee was killed the year we did our first album, River Runs Red, and by the time The Crow came out in ‘94, he was already a legend. Brandon completely embodied the role, made it iconic, and lost his life in the process.

The episode of Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? covering Spawn was Written by Mike Holtz, Narrated by Tyler Nichols, Edited by Juan Jimenez, Produced by Andrew Hatfield and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.

Almost everything about Todd McFarlane’s Spawn is purely adult fare. Even then… it’s not something you’d ever consider everyone’s cup of tea. Sure, there’s a superhero with a killer costume. But he’s from Hell and happens to be surrounded by folks who you’d imagine also keep residency there. But money is money, the MPAA is the MPAA, and you can always count on Hollywood to Hollywood. So Spawn the movie would become the walking, talking, movie version of cognitive dissonance and unleash its Hellspawn upon the world packaged as a crowd-pleasing, special FX-driven, easily digestible PG-13 film for the masses. How did it turn out? That...

Back in 1994, exactly one million years ago, Alex Proyas released The Crow into theaters. A gothy, violent action spectacle about a rock musician who returns from the dead to take vengeance on the people who killed him and his fiancé, The Crow tapped into the budding emo spirit of the youth at the time. I personally know someone who has multiple Crow tattoos, so the movie meant something to people at one point.

Part of the movie's lasting legacy involves star Brandon Lee, the son of Bruce Lee, who died during production. The Crow had a lot of sequels, and Alex Proyas has long disapproved of all them, including the new remake starring Bill Skarsgård in the lead role, because he considers them made in bad taste. According to The A.V. Club, Proyas once wrote on Facebook about the new movie: "I really don’t get any joy from seeing...

Horror fans get their next look at Robert Eggers' Nosferatu starring Bill Skarsgrd.

Coming in the form of an August 28 Instagram post from horror publication Rue Morgue and the official Nosferatu social media account, fans can catch an early look at Lily-Rose Depp as Ellen Hutter in the upcoming period horror. The official trailer for Nosferatu was posted by the official Nosferatu social media account back on June 24, though it only gave viewers some fleeting glimpses of the majority of the film's cast, including its titular antagonist, Skarsgrd's Count Orlok.

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The director of the 1994 cult classic film “The Crow,” Alex Proyas, has publicly criticized the 2024 remake of the movie. Proyas took to social media to share his thoughts on the new version, directed by Rupert Sanders and starring Bill Skarsgård. He described the remake as a “cynical cash-grab” in light of its poor critical reception and box office performance since its release.

The original “The Crow” tragically saw the death of its star Brandon Lee during production. Proyas emphasized the film’s significance as Lee’s legacy. He argued the story “should remain” as a testament to Lee’s talent and life cut short. Proyas expressed these views in March ahead of the remake’s trailer release.

Reviews for the remake have been overwhelmingly negative. Critics described it as an “unfathomably awful goth remake.” Proyas acknowledged the reviews, writing “Wow. The reviews are brutal” on Facebook. The film struggled commercially as well,...

As Rupert Sanders‘ The Crow update suffers the fate that befalls so many remakes, at least one person isn’t so surprised.

Alex Proyas, who directed the original 1994 movie based on the James O’Barr graphic novel, seems to be reveling in the $50 million Lionsgate remake’s negative reviews after it bombed at the box office with a $4.6 million opening last weekend.

Directed by Sanders, it follows Eric Draven (Bill Skarsgård) and Shelly Webster (FKA Twigs) as they fall in love in a rehabilitation facility and run away together. But when demons from her past catch up with them and murder the lovers, Eric comes back to life in order to exact his revenge.

Proyas took to Facebook ahead of the movie’s Aug. 23 premiere, posting a monocle emoji with a screenshot of a review about the “unfathomably awful goth remake.”

“Wow.

To say the recent remake of “The Crow” is a box office disappointment is an understatement. In its debut weekend, the film earned an abysmal $4.6 million. When you take into consideration the reported budget of the film is $50 million, you can understand just how bad things are. But not everyone is saddened by this news. In fact, one person is loving every second of it—Alex Proyas.

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Lionsgate’s “The Crow” reboot is a box office bomb after opening to $4.6 million on a reported production budget of $50 million. One person who isn’t exactly upset about the matter is filmmaker Alex Proyas, who directed the original “The Crow” adaptation in 1994. Proyas has long spoken out against the reboot, as his star Brandon Lee was killed on the set of the original movie. He’s been rejoicing on his Facebook page over the reboot flopping at the box office.

“I thought the remake was a cynical cash-grab. Not much cash to grab it seems,” Proyas wrote about the new film’s box office performance.

The director has also been sharing negative reviews of the reboot. One review called “The Crow” reboot “the worst movie of the year,” to which Proyas wrote: “The review we’ve all been waiting for. It’s a bit like flogging a dead horse...

Alex Proyas, of the 1994 classic The Crow (watch it Here), was never happy with the idea that Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders was going to be telling a new version of the story of The Crow with his recently released reboot – and Proyas never kept his feelings about the project to himself, taking every opportunity to mock and bash it on social media. The Crow reboot made its way out into the world last weekend and is proving to be both a critical failure and a box office bomb, which is just giving Proyas more opportunities to have fun at the movie’s expense on social media.

In the build-up to the reboot’s release, Proyas shared a screen shot of The Guardian’s review, which called the film “unfathomably awful.” Later, he commented, “Wow. The reviews are brutal.” And when the box office numbers came in,...

The Crow 2024 has a fresh 65% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, giving hope for its reception. Viewers appreciate new story elements, soundtrack, and cinematography in The Crow 2024. Despite divisive opinions, The Crow 2024 introduces fresh elements and a different take on the story.

The 2024 adaptation of The Crow isnt doing well with critics, but its audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is a lot higher. The franchise of The Crow has come back to life with a new adaptation of James OBarrs comic book series of the same name. Directed by Rupert Sanders, The Crow stars Bill Skarsgrd as Eric, a young man with substance-use disorder who meets Shelly (FKA Twigs) at a rehab center. Despite what many believe, Sanders The Crow isnt a remake of Alex Proyas 1994 movie, and its a new adaptation of OBarrs works.

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You can't please everyone, as the saying goes, but it isn't every day that a jilted filmmaker fires shots -- both publicly and directly -- at a major property that's just released in theaters. Most would probably avoid courting such headlines, but Alex Proyas isn't like most filmmakers and the ever-vocal director isn't holding back on the newly-released remake of "The Crow." Proyas has been a veteran in this business for quite some time, directing 1998's "Dark City" (which still holds up as one of the smartest sci-fi movies ever made), "I, Robot," and, yes, the 2016 flop "Gods of Egypt." But he's perhaps most well-known for bringing the original "The Crow" to life in 1994, starring the late, great Brandon Lee in what would turn out to be his final film after a tragic on-set accident involving a firearm. There have been several attempts at remaking the film throughout the last few decades,...

The Crow has had a tumultuous debut weekend in cinemas, and now the movie has been roasted by the director of Brandon Lees 1994 adaptation of the comic book franchise after it failed to take flight at the box office. Following a scathing set of reviews from critics, things seemed to be looking a little brighter for the reimagining of the franchise when audiences responded much more positively to the films previews. However, the film failed to gain any kind of foothold in theaters over the weekend, and that led to a brutal reaction from director Alex Proyas.

Directed by Rupert Sanders, the new take on The Crow has been constantly on the back foot since it was announced. As with any reworking of a beloved movie from past decades, the cult classic status of 1994s The Crow, along with the tragic legacy of star Brandon Lee, has proven to be...

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