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‘The Crow’ Reboot Is Dead (Again)

After the long-gestating reboot of The Crow sat in limbo for years watching directors and stars come and come and go Sony finally gave the movie an October 2019 release date with Corin Hardy directing and Aquaman actor Jason Momoa set to star. Today news has come via Deadline that The Crow won’t be arriving as planned. In fact, both Hardy and Momoa have now walked away from the movie. Deadline is reporting that both “formally withdrew from the film this morning.” The site also says that “Sony is close to exiting as the film’s worldwide distributor.” I’m told this has to do with creative and financial differences with Samuel Hadida, whose Davis Films holds the underlying rights and who was financing the film. Production was gearing up to start within the next five weeks in Budapest, and the picture was in full pre-production with Hardy presiding.” Deadline also stated. Momoa made a statement via Instagram about stepping away from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 31, 2018
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New Details Revealed For ‘The Crow’

It appears that Corin Hardy’s The Crow reboot is officially taking flight. The casting breakdown has now been released, revealing some of the changes from Alex Proyas’ ’94 original, including swapping the sex of some of the characters. You’ll notice that the main character of Eric Draven is not listed below, that’s because Aquaman actor Jason Momoa has already signed on to play Draven, originally played by the late Brandon Lee. T-BIRD 30, strong and wiry with the cold eyes of a wolf and an endless hunger where his heart should be. Lacking in conscience, covered in prison ink. Has taken over the old Hotel Reno on the outskirts of town where he rolls with Top Dollar and his notorious gang. Tonight he becomes a made man, but deep down he knows he wants it all… TOP DOLLAR 20s – 30s, a lean, reptilian woman who came of age amidst lust and cruelty and has survived by embracing both. She

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 7, 2018
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The Crow Reboot Finally Taking Flight

After many false starts, the reboot of The Crow might actually be moving forward. After being abandoned several months ago by Relativity Media, Sony has now stepped in. James O’Barr, the creator of the comic that the 1994 film was inspired by, was recently asked about the status of the new version in an interview with ScreenGeek. He revealed not only that the film’s title is The Crow Reborn but that it is gearing up to start filming in 2018. He also stated that he is he is very involved in the creative process this time around. As of right now, it’s slated to start pre-production in February with a very talented British director named Corin Hardy. I’m involved in every aspect of the film and working closely with the director.” Movieweb quoted O’Barr as saying. One thing O’Barr did not confirm is if Aquaman actor Jason Momoa, who was attached to play Eric Draven, the part originally played by

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 1, 2017
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THE CROW Will Be Rated “R”

It has been a while since we have heard an update on the remake of the beloved 1994 film The Crow, being directed by Corin Hardy. Last we heard Aquaman/Game of Thrones actor Jason Mamoa was in talks to play the role of the film’s lead character, Eric Draven. Momoa has posted on social media in the recent past hinting that he will in deed play the part. So far, no formal announcement has been made about the role. Recently, Forbes spoke with executive producer F. Javier Gutiérrez (Rings) about what the rating will be for the film and what type of budget it will have. During the interview, Gutiérrez revealed that not only will film get an R-rated film and a $40 million dollar budget, but that The Crow’s creator James O’Barr will be involved with the project. With The Crow, I haven’t talked to them in a while so I don’t know what is going on with that,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 3, 2017

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‘The Crow’ Reboot Is Dead (Again)

After the long-gestating reboot of The Crow sat in limbo for years watching directors and stars come and come and go Sony finally gave the movie an October 2019 release date with Corin Hardy directing and Aquaman actor Jason Momoa set to star. Today news has come via Deadline that The Crow won’t be arriving as planned. In fact, both Hardy and Momoa have now walked away from the movie. Deadline is reporting that both “formally withdrew from the film this morning.” The site also says that “Sony is close to exiting as the film’s worldwide distributor.” I’m told this has to do with creative and financial differences with Samuel Hadida, whose Davis Films holds the underlying rights and who was financing the film. Production was gearing up to start within the next five weeks in Budapest, and the picture was in full pre-production with Hardy presiding.” Deadline also stated. Momoa made a statement via Instagram about stepping away from

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 31, 2018
Horror Fuel

New Details Revealed For ‘The Crow’

It appears that Corin Hardy’s The Crow reboot is officially taking flight. The casting breakdown has now been released, revealing some of the changes from Alex Proyas’ ’94 original, including swapping the sex of some of the characters. You’ll notice that the main character of Eric Draven is not listed below, that’s because Aquaman actor Jason Momoa has already signed on to play Draven, originally played by the late Brandon Lee. T-BIRD 30, strong and wiry with the cold eyes of a wolf and an endless hunger where his heart should be. Lacking in conscience, covered in prison ink. Has taken over the old Hotel Reno on the outskirts of town where he rolls with Top Dollar and his notorious gang. Tonight he becomes a made man, but deep down he knows he wants it all… TOP DOLLAR 20s – 30s, a lean, reptilian woman who came of age amidst lust and cruelty and has survived by embracing both. She

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 7, 2018
Horror Fuel

The Crow Reboot Finally Taking Flight

After many false starts, the reboot of The Crow might actually be moving forward. After being abandoned several months ago by Relativity Media, Sony has now stepped in. James O’Barr, the creator of the comic that the 1994 film was inspired by, was recently asked about the status of the new version in an interview with ScreenGeek. He revealed not only that the film’s title is The Crow Reborn but that it is gearing up to start filming in 2018. He also stated that he is he is very involved in the creative process this time around. As of right now, it’s slated to start pre-production in February with a very talented British director named Corin Hardy. I’m involved in every aspect of the film and working closely with the director.” Movieweb quoted O’Barr as saying. One thing O’Barr did not confirm is if Aquaman actor Jason Momoa, who was attached to play Eric Draven, the part originally played by

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 1, 2017
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THE CROW Will Be Rated “R”

It has been a while since we have heard an update on the remake of the beloved 1994 film The Crow, being directed by Corin Hardy. Last we heard Aquaman/Game of Thrones actor Jason Mamoa was in talks to play the role of the film’s lead character, Eric Draven. Momoa has posted on social media in the recent past hinting that he will in deed play the part. So far, no formal announcement has been made about the role. Recently, Forbes spoke with executive producer F. Javier Gutiérrez (Rings) about what the rating will be for the film and what type of budget it will have. During the interview, Gutiérrez revealed that not only will film get an R-rated film and a $40 million dollar budget, but that The Crow’s creator James O’Barr will be involved with the project. With The Crow, I haven’t talked to them in a while so I don’t know what is going on with that,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 3, 2017