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THE CROW Remake Ignites Bitter Lawsuit
Relativity Media's plans to reboot THE CROW has hit a major snag today due to a lawsuit filled in Los Angeles by The Weinstein Company, which claims TWC still controls the worldwide distribution rights to the remake.
The Weinstein Company's lawyer, Bert Fields, alleges there is a written contract in place which gives The Weinstein Company and its founders Harvey Weinstein and Bob Weinstein the distribution rights to a remake. The lawsuit claims that Ryan Kavanaugh and his company Relativity Media plan to sell these distribution rights. Here's what Bert Fields had to say about the matter.
"Mr. Kavanaugh was not going to honor that contract. Apparently, he's going to sell these rights to others. He made a bunch of threats. Some people may submit to that kind of arrogant conduct, but we're not going to do it. If anybody tries to buy these distribution rights in The Crow , they are buying nothing but a lawsuit and they will get sued."
Last week it was reported that Bradley Cooper (HANGOVER, LIMITLESS) is in early talks to portray Eric Draven, with Juan Carlos Fresnadillo set to direct. The producers were hoping to get production started this fall, although this lawsuit may very well cease production all together.
Harvey Weinstein and Bob Weinstein distributed the original veron of THE CROW starring Brandon Lee in 1994.
Thanks to MovieWeb.com for the scoop.
The Weinstein Company's lawyer, Bert Fields, alleges there is a written contract in place which gives The Weinstein Company and its founders Harvey Weinstein and Bob Weinstein the distribution rights to a remake. The lawsuit claims that Ryan Kavanaugh and his company Relativity Media plan to sell these distribution rights. Here's what Bert Fields had to say about the matter.
"Mr. Kavanaugh was not going to honor that contract. Apparently, he's going to sell these rights to others. He made a bunch of threats. Some people may submit to that kind of arrogant conduct, but we're not going to do it. If anybody tries to buy these distribution rights in The Crow , they are buying nothing but a lawsuit and they will get sued."
Last week it was reported that Bradley Cooper (HANGOVER, LIMITLESS) is in early talks to portray Eric Draven, with Juan Carlos Fresnadillo set to direct. The producers were hoping to get production started this fall, although this lawsuit may very well cease production all together.
Harvey Weinstein and Bob Weinstein distributed the original veron of THE CROW starring Brandon Lee in 1994.
Thanks to MovieWeb.com for the scoop.
Horror Domain - Cursed Evil Overlord
Thursday 4/21/2011 at 02:54 AM | 74803
Nice, tie it up for years in court. Then they will decide not to do it at all. This is a win for me. Thank you to The Weinstein Company.
Stilesp1985
Thursday 4/21/2011 at 03:27 AM | 74805
THIS is one reason I LOVE the Weinsteins. This news just made my day. Just say NO to as reboot of The Crow!
LoomisLives2010
Thursday 4/21/2011 at 03:34 AM | 74806
I AM SO CK AND TIRED OF HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA NOBODIES AGAIN THINKING THEY CAN REMAKE EVERYTHING .LEAVE THIS DAM MOVIE ALONE NOBODY WANTS TO SEE IT REMADE .THE ORIGINAL MOVIE WHICH WAS FILMED IN MY HOME STATE OF NC WAS THE BEST CROW MOVIE EVER AND NOBODY WILL EVER PLAY THE CROW AS GOOD AS BRANDON LEE DID
.HE DIED ON THE SET OF THE MOVIE FOR GOD SAKES .I HOPE WE NEVER SEE THIS REMAKE PIECE OF GARBAGE
EVER
.HE DIED ON THE SET OF THE MOVIE FOR GOD SAKES .I HOPE WE NEVER SEE THIS REMAKE PIECE OF GARBAGE
EVER
nightmareblade
Thursday 4/21/2011 at 03:48 AM | 74807
I AM SO CK AND TIRED OF HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA NOBODIES AGAIN THINKING THEY CAN REMAKE EVERYTHING .LEAVE THIS DAM MOVIE ALONE NOBODY WANTS TO SEE IT REMADE .THE ORIGINAL MOVIE WHICH WAS FILMED IN MY HOME STATE OF NC WAS THE BEST CROW MOVIE EVER AND NOBODY WILL EVER PLAY THE CROW AS GOOD AS BRANDON LEE DID
.HE DIED ON THE SET OF THE MOVIE FOR GOD SAKES .I HOPE WE NEVER SEE THIS REMAKE PIECE OF GARBAGE
EVER
Even though it was annoying to read your (All in caps) post, I do agree that this is one film that should not be remade.
.HE DIED ON THE SET OF THE MOVIE FOR GOD SAKES .I HOPE WE NEVER SEE THIS REMAKE PIECE OF GARBAGE
EVER
Even though it was annoying to read your (All in caps) post, I do agree that this is one film that should not be remade.
Sephit
Saturday 4/23/2011 at 06:31 AM | 74901
I support anything that can stop this crap from being made!
chubacabra
Saturday 4/23/2011 at 04:08 PM | 74903
Amen!
Brandon Lee made that role, and the thought of a reboot is completely disrespectful as far as I'm concerned.
Brandon Lee made that role, and the thought of a reboot is completely disrespectful as far as I'm concerned.
gummi
Monday 4/25/2011 at 07:57 AM | 74961
