Since the announcement last year that James O’Barr’s cult classic The Crow would be rebooted by Relativity Media and The Weinstein Company, the production has been fraught with production troubles and fan-backlash. Last October, Stephen Norrington (The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen), the director and creative force behind the reboot, left the project completely. So that script and “unnamed actor” that Norrington wanted to star in it was scrapped. Relativity then announced in April that Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) would be helming The Crow but trouble quickly followed with a lawsuit by The Weinstein Company suing Relativity Media over the distribution rights to the movie. Norrington’s version of the reboot would not touch the James O’Barr source material, but now, with Fresnadillo aboard, the reboot will “reinvent” the story of Eric Draven and Shelly Webster.
The latest news from Relativity Media is that Alex Tse (Watchmen...
The latest news from Relativity Media is that Alex Tse (Watchmen...
- 6/27/2011
- by Lillian 'zenbitch' Standefer
- ScifiMafia
Relativity Media has announced that they have attached screenwriter, Alex Tse (Watchmen) to write their reinvention of The Crow, the 1994 critically acclaimed, sensation based on the comic book series and comic strip by James O’Barr.
We reported a month ago that this new adaptation will be directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later). The release sent by Relativity Media also included a synopsis of the film and reboot.
The Crow adaptation will 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. Bradley Cooper (Limitless) is attached to star as Draven. The original film is known for its breakthrough visual style as well as its unique production design and cinematography. Fresnadillo and Tse are perfectly suited to bring these beloved characters back to life,...
We reported a month ago that this new adaptation will be directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later). The release sent by Relativity Media also included a synopsis of the film and reboot.
The Crow adaptation will 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. Bradley Cooper (Limitless) is attached to star as Draven. The original film is known for its breakthrough visual style as well as its unique production design and cinematography. Fresnadillo and Tse are perfectly suited to bring these beloved characters back to life,...
- 6/23/2011
- by Kevin Coll
- FusedFilm
Relativity Media’s President of Worldwide Production, Tucker Tooley, and Edward R. Pressman, producer behind the cult-classic The Crow franchise, announced today they have attached Alex Tse (Watchmen) to write their reinvention of The Crow, the 1994 critically acclaimed, sensation based on the comic book series and comic strip by James O’Barr.
Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later), The Crow adaptation will 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. Bradley Cooper (Limitless) is attached to star as Draven. The original film is known for its breakthrough visual style as well as its unique production design and cinematography. Fresnadillo and Tse are perfectly suited to bring these beloved characters back to life, and to create a world worthy of this modern classic.
Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later), The Crow adaptation will 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. Bradley Cooper (Limitless) is attached to star as Draven. The original film is known for its breakthrough visual style as well as its unique production design and cinematography. Fresnadillo and Tse are perfectly suited to bring these beloved characters back to life, and to create a world worthy of this modern classic.
- 6/23/2011
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
(Beverly Hills, CA) June 22, 2011 . Relativity Media.s President of Worldwide Production, Tucker Tooley, and Edward R. Pressman, producer behind the cult-classic The Crow franchise, announced today they have attached Alex Tse (Watchmen) to write their reinvention of The Crow, the 1994 critically acclaimed, sensation based on the comic book series and comic strip by James O.Barr.
Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later), The Crow adaptation will 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. Bradley Cooper (Limitless) is attached to star as Draven. The original film is known for its breakthrough visual style as well as its unique production design and cinematography. Fresnadillo and Tse are perfectly suited to bring these beloved characters back to life, and to create a world worthy of this modern classic.
Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later), The Crow adaptation will 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. Bradley Cooper (Limitless) is attached to star as Draven. The original film is known for its breakthrough visual style as well as its unique production design and cinematography. Fresnadillo and Tse are perfectly suited to bring these beloved characters back to life, and to create a world worthy of this modern classic.
- 6/23/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Relativity Media’s President of Worldwide Production, Tucker Tooley, and Edward R. Pressman, producer behind the cult-classic The Crow franchise, announced today they have attached Alex Tse (Watchmen) to write their reinvention of The Crow, the 1994 critically acclaimed, sensation based on the comic book series and comic strip by James O’Barr. Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later), The Crow adaptation will 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. Bradley Cooper (Limitless) is attached to star as Draven. The original film is known for its breakthrough visual style as well as its unique production design and cinematography. Fresnadillo and Tse are perfectly suited to bring these beloved characters back to life, and to create a world worthy of this modern classic.
- 6/23/2011
- LRMonline.com
Relativity Media’s President of Worldwide Production Tucker Tooley and Edward R. Pressman, the prolific producer behind The Crow franchise, announced today they have closed a deal for Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) to direct a re-invention of The Crow, the 1994 smash hit film based on the comic book series and comic strip by James O’Barr. Relativity and Pressman will be teaming with Spain-based Apaches Entertainment on the production which is targeted to start in Fall 2011.
Fresnadillo is best known for directing 28 Weeks Later, the post-apocalyptic horror sequel to 28 Days Later, which he co-wrote and produced with long-time producing partner, Apaches Entertainment’s Enrique López Lavigne. Fresnadillo also directed the critically-acclaimed Spanish-language film Intacto and is currently in post-production on Intruders starring Clive Owen, also being produced by Apaches Entertainment.
Fresnadillo will collaboratively develop the script once a writer is attached to adapt the screenplay. Casting has not yet been announced.
Fresnadillo is best known for directing 28 Weeks Later, the post-apocalyptic horror sequel to 28 Days Later, which he co-wrote and produced with long-time producing partner, Apaches Entertainment’s Enrique López Lavigne. Fresnadillo also directed the critically-acclaimed Spanish-language film Intacto and is currently in post-production on Intruders starring Clive Owen, also being produced by Apaches Entertainment.
Fresnadillo will collaboratively develop the script once a writer is attached to adapt the screenplay. Casting has not yet been announced.
- 4/9/2011
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
Back in October of last year, we brought you the news that director Stephen Norrington (The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) had exited the director’s chair of Relativity Media‘s upcoming reboot of The Crow. At the time, I had truly hoped it was the beginning of the end for the proposed reboot… sadly, I was wrong.
Relativity Media has announced that Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) has signed on to direct the reboot. Check out the press release below, along with my thoughts in The Shakedown.
Relativity and Edward R. Pressman Sign Juan Carlos Fresnadillo to Direct The Crow
Production Start Targeted for Fall 2011
(Beverly Hills, CA) April 7, 2011 – Relativity Media’s President of Worldwide Production Tucker Tooley and Edward R. Pressman, the prolific producer behind The Crow franchise, announced today they have closed a deal for Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) to direct a re-invention of The Crow, the...
Relativity Media has announced that Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) has signed on to direct the reboot. Check out the press release below, along with my thoughts in The Shakedown.
Relativity and Edward R. Pressman Sign Juan Carlos Fresnadillo to Direct The Crow
Production Start Targeted for Fall 2011
(Beverly Hills, CA) April 7, 2011 – Relativity Media’s President of Worldwide Production Tucker Tooley and Edward R. Pressman, the prolific producer behind The Crow franchise, announced today they have closed a deal for Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) to direct a re-invention of The Crow, the...
- 4/8/2011
- by Jason Moore
- ScifiMafia
So it turns out Relativity Media has other plans for The Crow than the one that has been in development the past few years. Originally, rock legend and actor Nick Cave was said to be rewriting the script for this new The Crow remake, with Blade‘s Stephen Norrington set to direct. Well, no go there. He departed the project back in October, right around the time it was rumored that Mark Wahlberg was the guy to star as the gothic comic character. Turns out the man to direct is now 28 Weeks Later director, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, and he will work off an original script. It was thought for awhile that Fresnadillo would be the guy to direct the long gestating BioShock, but that is still on hiatus. Read the full release below.
Relativity Media’s President of Worldwide Production Tucker Tooley and Edward R. Pressman, the prolific producer behind The Crow franchise,...
Relativity Media’s President of Worldwide Production Tucker Tooley and Edward R. Pressman, the prolific producer behind The Crow franchise,...
- 4/8/2011
- by Kevin Coll
- FusedFilm
Relativity Media’s President of Worldwide Production Tucker Tooley and Edward R. Pressman, the prolific producer behind The Crow franchise, announced today they have closed a deal for Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) to direct a re-invention of The Crow, the 1994 smash hit film based on the comic book series and comic strip by James O’Barr. Relativity and Pressman will be teaming with Spain-based Apaches Entertainment on the production which is targeted to start in Fall 2011. Fresnadillo is best known for directing 28 Weeks Later, the post-apocalyptic horror sequel to 28 Days Later, which he co-wrote and produced with long-time producing partner, Apaches Entertainment’s Enrique López Lavigne. Fresnadillo also directed the critically-acclaimed Spanish-language film Intacto and is currently in post-production on Intruders starring Clive Owen, also being produced by Apaches Entertainment. Fresnadillo will collaboratively develop the script once a writer is attached to adapt the screenplay. Casting has not yet been announced.
- 4/8/2011
- LRMonline.com
Previous rumors (from February 2011) have been confirmed: 28 Weeks Later helmer Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is now set to direct The Crow reboot. Fresnadillo was once announced [1] as the director of the Gore Verbinski-produced big screen adaptation of the popular video game series Bioshock, and just got finished directing [2] Clive Owen in the horror/thriller Intruders. Previously: The new version of The Crow has been in the works for some time now, once with Stephen Norrington in the director's chair and Nick Cave rewriting [3] the director's script. Mark Wahlberg was attached for a moment [4], but all of these people walked away [5] before the end of 2010, reportedly because a new actor came on board and wanted a new writer to make big changes to the script. Since then we've heard vague rumors about different possible directors, the last of which [6] was Before The Fall helmer F. Javier Gutiérrez. A big screen adaptation...
- 4/8/2011
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
It's been a while since last we talked about the proposed remake of The Crow, and usually when we did, it wasn't good news. People have signed on. People have signed off. This was going to be a long and troubled road. But even the roughest of roads eventually come to an end.
From the Press Release
Relativity Media’s President of Worldwide Production Tucker Tooley and Edward R. Pressman, the prolific producer behind The Crow franchise, announced today they have closed a deal for Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) to direct a re-invention of The Crow, the 1994 smash hit film based on the comic book series and comic strip by James O’Barr. Relativity and Pressman will be teaming with Spain-based Apaches Entertainment on the production which is targeted to start in fall 2011.
Fresnadillo is best known for directing 28 Weeks Later, the post-apocalyptic horror sequel to 28 Days Later, which...
From the Press Release
Relativity Media’s President of Worldwide Production Tucker Tooley and Edward R. Pressman, the prolific producer behind The Crow franchise, announced today they have closed a deal for Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) to direct a re-invention of The Crow, the 1994 smash hit film based on the comic book series and comic strip by James O’Barr. Relativity and Pressman will be teaming with Spain-based Apaches Entertainment on the production which is targeted to start in fall 2011.
Fresnadillo is best known for directing 28 Weeks Later, the post-apocalyptic horror sequel to 28 Days Later, which...
- 4/8/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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