'The Crow' Set For 2016 Shoot

Variety.com reports that "The Crow" is all set to shoot will begin shooting in 2016, according to producer Edward Pressman, despite the financial woes of Relativity.

The Relativity Studios-backed project lost its star Jack Huston ("Boardwark Empire") in June and a month later in July, Relativity filed for bankruptcy. "Despite Relativity's problems, we're going ahead now," veteran producer Ed Pressman told Variety in Goa, India. Pressman's latest film "The Man Who Knew Infinity" is opening the 46th International Film Festival of India. "Relativity is putting up a good amount of money to do that. They are putting up significant holding money. They are moving ahead in a constructive and positive way and Ryan Kavanaugh seems totally committed to this theme."

The original Crow is a 1994 American neo-noir fantasy action film directed by Alex Proyas, written by David J. Schow and John Shirley, and starring Brandon Lee in his final film appearance. Based on James O'Barr's 1989 comic book of the same name, it tells the story of Eric Draven (Lee), a rock musician who is revived from the dead to avenge his murder and death of his fiancée.

Brandon Lee was accidentally killed on the set during filming by a defective blank. Unfinished scenes that were to feature him were dealt with by rewrites and digital special effects. Despite the several production setbacks due to Lee's death, The Crow was well-received critically for its unique visual style, premise, emotional depth and its tribute to the deceased actor. The film opened at the top of the box office and attained a strong cult following.