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"The Crow"

The news - Producer Edward Pressman says the script is finished and they've made an offer "to a major actor and things are moving ahead very aggressively, with the aim of doing the film this year." He also revealed more about their adaptation including differences from Proyas' version, mainly that this isn't just a remake of Proyas original film adaptation but rather an entire relaunch of the franchise, originally based on James O'Barr's comic book. Other things Pressman mentioned is how the setting will be in the Southwest and the actual crow will play a bigger part than it did in the original film.

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I've decided to stay away from the MTV Movie Awards since I realize it's going to be a Twi-fest, but I'm sure there will be some funny clips from the show that can be put online the next day.

As for funny clips that are online now, MTV has released two new promos for this year’s MTV Movie Awards featuring Tom Cruise’s popular character, Les Grossman, from the 2008 comedy "Tropic Thunder." In the promos, Grossman, whose profanity-laced outbursts were one of the best parts of "Tropic Thunder," offers hilariously questionable advice (and abuse) to the stars of the "Twilight" franchise, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner.

The Pattinson one is quite hilarious while the Lautner one is...eh...not that great.

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"Get Him to the Greek"

The news- You can watch the first five minutes of this film online, and from what I hear it's pretty funny and outrageous. I say this because I have decided not to watch it as I want this film to totally surprise me when I see it in theaters. You may choose your own fate.

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"Gulliver's Travels"

The news- The first trailer has come out for this film and...it doesn't really look good. Expect it to make money though since it's a kid's flick.

'The Crow' Remake Continues to Fly

Director Stephen Norrington’s script for the proposed reboot of “The Crow” is finished even though the film has yet to get the official greenlight.

“The script is great,” said producer Ryan Kavanaugh during an interview with i09. ”We're very excited about it. ‘The Crow’ is definitely going to happen, we're just getting all the pieces together right now. It's not officially greenlit, but it's going to happen... I think in a couple months we could have the package together for sure.”

Norrington’s version is said to be, “realistic, hard-edged and mysterious.”

Created in 1989 by James O'Barr, “The Crow” has been adapted into a TV series and four feature films — most notably with the first "Crow" film starring the late Brandon Lee in 1994. According to Kavanaugh, the new film will be a literal relaunch of the franchise, which includes a complete reinterpretation of The Crow’s classic look.

“I think it's something cool, we're approaching it differently,” stated Kavanaugh. “He'll have makeup, but it will be different. The best way to compare it is the first ‘Batman’ and ‘Batman Begins.’ In terms of their look and feel and character.”

Kavanaugh also offered some hints regarding the casting of the new Crow.

“It will be an actor you've heard of,” related Kavanaugh. “We're not ruling anything out. We're looking at both, with the very well known and the ‘very talented but they may not be quite there yet.’”

Norrington’s “Crow” relaunch was first announced near the end of last year. Back in July, it was rumored that the new “Crow” would not be a remake of the original film and the Eric Draven character would not be used.

Who would you like to see play the iconic character of Eric Draven in this “reinvention” of the franchise/character? Do you think it should be someone really famous, a complete unknown or someone in-between? Do you like that this version apparently isn’t going to be gothic or stylized as the 1994 one was?

There’s no official word on when "The Crow" reboot will hit theaters, but it’s estimated to be sometime in 2011.
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Sources: MTV News, Screen Rant

'The Crow' Remake Moving Forward

It's been nearly a year since it was officially announced that Stephen Norrington would be returning to directing after some 5 years to remake Alex Proyas' "The Crow."

Considering how much of a cult hit that film has become, fans were in an uproar, but Norrington insisted it was his passion project. We haven't heard anything since then, but Mania.com has an update from a "source close to the production" who tells them that Norrington has turned in a script to Relativity Media and that it was "very well received." With that approval, it's now moving forward into the casting stage.

Back in December, Norrington described what he hoped to bring to the franchise in terms of sharpening its tone for 21st century audiences. "Whereas [Alex] Proyas’ original was gloriously gothic and stylized, the new movie will be realistic, hard-edged and mysterious, almost documentary-style."

If this update is accurate, it looks like we'll actually be getting a "Crow" remake, reboot or whatever you want to call it, whether you like it or not.

More news to come! Catch ya' later!
Sources: First Showing, Mania

The New 'Crow' Is Not a Remake

A new film adaptation of "The Crow" comic book will feature a completely different version of the goth avenger.

Director Stephen Norrington is relaunching the franchise, which was previously adapted into a 1994 film starring Brandon Lee.

It was followed by three film sequels - "The Crow: City of Angels" in 1996, "The Crow: Salvation" in 2000, and "The Crow: Wicked Prayer" in 2005 - and a TV series called "The Crow: Stairway to Heaven" in 1998.

The first film was a critical and commercial success and has become a cult classic, earning a place in film legend because its star Lee died, at the age of 28, in a tragic gun accident on set. The three sequels were all flops, with the last two going straight to video.

According to Mania.com, the new movie will not focus on creator James O'Barr's original Crow, Eric Draven, a rock musician who is murdered trying to rescue his girlfriend from thugs and returns from the dead a year later to exact vengeance.

It will instead be "an all-new take on the mythology of resurrection and revenge."

Norrington is preparing to deliver his script later this month and it's reported that the story is "very different from the original - a whole new story about a whole new character."

Norrington had earlier told Variety: "Whereas [Alex] Proyas' original was gloriously gothic and stylised, the new movie will be realistic, hard-edged and mysterious, almost documentary-style."

Norrington is an accomplished sculptor and from the sounds of it, he's got a very distinct style that seems to cater towards darker, gothic subject matter like vampires and revenge. Sure, there are no vampires in "The Crow," but with Norrington signed on to make this film as well as a new "Blade" prequel, expect the two films to be similar.

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Sources: First Showing, The Geek Files

Crow Director Calls Remake "Ridiculous"

Back in Decembner I posted about how Stephen Norrington, director of "Blade," will be directing an upcoming remake of Alex Proya's original "The Crow."

It is based on the comic created by James O’Barr. It is about a rock musician, Eric Draven, who is murdered trying to rescue his girlfriend from thugs. He returns from the dead one year later to exact vengeance on his killers.

Though the original became a gothic-style hit that grossed nearly $100 million worldwide, it is primarily remembered for a tragic accident in which star Brandon Lee was killed during filming.

Brandon Lee, the son of famed martial artist Bruce Lee, was accidentally killed during the shooting of a scene in “The Crow.” A blank bullet struck and killed the actor during a scene in which Lee’s supernatural character is being targeted by gunfire.

Having just released "Knowing," Proyas spoke to Digital Spy and said his thoughts on the remake of his film.

"I have nothing to do with the remake of 'The Crow.' That's other people involved with that and I wouldn't even dream of remaking the movie, because as far as I'm concerned that's Brandon Lee's movie and that's why I finished the movie - in memory of Brandon. That's the only reason I finished it actually.

"So the whole notion of remaking it, to me, is just ridiculous and I'd have nothing to do with it, as I've had nothing to do with any of the sequels or the TV show or any of that stuff."

Do you think "The Crow" should be remade or not be messed with in memory of Brandon Lee's accidental death on set?
More news to come! Catch ya' later!

Movie News Mash 3

Another Mash of Movie News! This all could have been their own stories, but due to my computer troubles, I must make some cut backs!

"The Crow"

Stephen Norrington has signed on to write and direct a reinvention of “The Crow,” based on the comic created by James O’Barr.

Ed Pressman produced the 1994 Alex Proyas-directed screen transfer, in which rock musician Eric Draven is murdered trying to rescue his girlfriend from thugs, and returns from the dead one year later to exact vengeance. Though the original became a gothic-style hit that grossed nearly $100 million worldwide, it is primarily remembered for a tragic accident in which star Brandon Lee was killed during filming.

For Norrington, “The Crow” deal marks the end of a long screen sabbatical. After making his breakthrough with the Marvel Comics hero “Blade,” Norrington took on a big-budget comic transfer with “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.” Neither the director nor his star, Sean Connery, has made a film since.

Source: Latino Review

"Terminator 5"

Halcyon Co. toppers Derek Anderson and Victor Kubicek are developing a fifth instalment of the man-vs.-machine franchise.

Helmer McG, who directed the upcoming fourth pic, "Terminator Salvation," is working with the Halcyon duo on the latest project.

When Anderson and Kubicek acquired the rights the lucrative "Terminator" franchise last year from previous owners C2, the former ad exec and banker envisaged the re-booted series as a trilogy. Christian Bale has signed on in the role of John Connor for all three roles. Newest pic is tentatively skedded for a 2011 release.

Source: Latino Review

"The Phantom Legacy"

"The Phantom" was a hero film that came out in 1996 and many did not like the film. What was originally thought to be a sequel, but is now confirmed to be a reboot, is in the works in Australia.

Bruce Sherlock, who was executive producer on the last "Phantom" movie and will also be producing "Legacy," believes this version will blow away the previous one.

“I, frankly, think that’s what was missing in the first ‘Phantom’ — we had a very limited budget,” Sherlock said. “It’s a better budget this time and also I just feel very comfortable with the script. I think we did it okay before, but I really, honestly, feel we can do it better. A lot better.”

Sherlock plans to keep the cast and crew of “The Phantom Legacy” a homegrown group, which he hopes will shine a light on Australia’s top film and creative talent. Already, he has tapped Australian Tim Boyle to write the script and possibly direct the film, and Boyle intends to focus the story on the father/son dynamic of “The Phantom.”

“The film will be set in the present day and will deal with the concept of destiny,” said Boyle.

Source: MTV Splashpage News

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