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**Tribal Warfare** · 12-23-2008, 04:51 AM

Norrington flies with 'Crow' franchise
Filmmaker to write, direct reinvention of series
By MICHAEL FLEMING

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

Ryan Kavanaugh’s Relativity Media is negotiating with producer Ed Pressman to acquire the film franchise and finance the film.

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.

Norrington said he felt demoralized by that experience, and the accomplished sculptor spent the next five years writing and working on his art. He made a deal to direct “Clash of the Titans” for Warner Bros., but left the project, he said, because he was “unable to excite Warner Bros. with my take, or influence the screenplay to any comfortable extent.” That pic goes into production early next year with Louis Leterrier at the helm.

Norrington resolved to focus on independent projects, and sparked to an approach on “The Crow” from Relativity production chief Tucker Tooley and Pressman. Norrington had a relationship with Pressman when they came close to making “Mutant Chronicles” several years ago. Both embraced Norrington’s vision of the antihero, which Norrington said will be different than the film Proyas made.

“Whereas Proyas’ original was gloriously gothic and stylized, the new movie will be realistic, hard-edged and mysterious, almost documentary-style,” Norrington told Daily Variety.

**Tribal Warfare** · 12-23-2008, 04:53 AM

Holy whore, hollywood is going to **** up perfectly good cult classic

**007** · 12-23-2008, 05:22 AM

Damnit!!! The Crow was perfect as it is. leave the damn thing alone.

**Tribal Warfare** · 12-23-2008, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Guru

Damnit!!! The Crow was perfect as it is. leave the damn thing alone.

That's not even the worst part, the rumors are Jason Stathom will play Eric Draven in this version

**007** · 12-23-2008, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

That's not even the worst part, the rumors are Jason Stathom will play Eric Draven in this version

WHAT?

Jesus!!! That is the end of that franchise.

**notorious** · 12-23-2008, 08:45 AM

They are remaking movies, they are remaking songs. About 1 our of 25 end up living up to the orignal's standards.

Is there any creativity in Hollywood anymore?!!?!?!?!?!?!?

Deberg_1990 · 12-23-2008, 08:50 AM

Norrington made the first Blade movie and League of Extroidinary Gentlemen.

Blade was great. Pretty much was the first successful Marvel comic book flick.

League was ok, but lacked.

Frazod · 12-23-2008, 09:10 AM

Ugh. The Crow is one of my favorite movies. Leave it alone.

oaklandhater · 12-23-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

They are remaking movies, they are remaking songs. About 1 our of 25 end up living up to the orignal's standards.

Is there any creativity in Hollywood anymore?!!?!?!?!?!?!?

I can understand remakeing the classics I am legend, logans run, and the the fantastic voyage thoes movies are dated and are in desperate need of a remake,But the crow is not dated enough for a remake.

**Gonzo** · 12-23-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

I can understand remakeing the classics I am legend, logans run, and the the fantastic voyage thoes movies are dated and are in desperate need of a remake,But the crow is not dated enough for a remake.

I did not know that I am Legend was a remake. I know it was similar to The Omega Man though, (horrible movie but one of my favs).

Are they going to remake Logans Run? I heard that project was scrapped.

I could'nt give two shits about Fantastic Voyage.

The Crow was a pretty good movie. This is no different then when they made those god-awful sequals. It will be ghey I'm sure.

Dallas Chief · 12-23-2008, 10:35 AM

Please say it isn't so! What a travesty...

Otter · 12-23-2008, 10:36 AM

Oh yeah, a remake of a good movie. How original.

Demonpenz · 12-23-2008, 10:37 AM

The crow on vhs is better than the crow on dvd.. I can't explain, it just ads to the creppyness is if it is on vhs

**The Franchise** · 12-23-2008, 10:42 AM

Unless they can bring back Brandon Lee from the dead........then they shouldn't do this.

Otter · 12-23-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

They are remaking movies, they are remaking songs. About 1 our of 25 end up living up to the orignal's standards.

Is there any creativity in Hollywood anymore?!!?!?!?!?!?!?

Yes, The Cohen Brothers come to mind as well as a couple more. Problem it's easier to remake a movie then come up with something original. The bigger problem is a lot of people pay to see view this regurgitated crap.

12-23-2008, 04:51 AM
Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $842813	The Crow shall be remade... Norrington flies with 'Crow' franchise Filmmaker to write, direct reinvention of series By MICHAEL FLEMING Stephen Norrington has signed on to write and direct a reinvention of “The Crow,” based on the comic created by James O’Barr. Ryan Kavanaugh’s Relativity Media is negotiating with producer Ed Pressman to acquire the film franchise and finance the film. 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. Norrington said he felt demoralized by that experience, and the accomplished sculptor spent the next five years writing and working on his art. He made a deal to direct “Clash of the Titans” for Warner Bros., but left the project, he said, because he was “unable to excite Warner Bros. with my take, or influence the screenplay to any comfortable extent.” That pic goes into production early next year with Louis Leterrier at the helm. Norrington resolved to focus on independent projects, and sparked to an approach on “The Crow” from Relativity production chief Tucker Tooley and Pressman. Norrington had a relationship with Pressman when they came close to making “Mutant Chronicles” several years ago. Both embraced Norrington’s vision of the antihero, which Norrington said will be different than the film Proyas made. “Whereas Proyas’ original was gloriously gothic and stylized, the new movie will be realistic, hard-edged and mysterious, almost documentary-style,” Norrington told Daily Variety.
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