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Bring me the head of Stephen Norrington / TK

Trade News | December 16, 2008 | Comments (56)


I’ve got a fantastic idea! Let’s take a really good movie. One that I’ve already confessed my love for. One that’s less than 15 years old, had a great cast, a brilliant soundtrack, was commercially successful and still holds up incredibly well.

Then, let’s remake that movie.

And then, let’s hire Stephen Norrington, the guy behind what may literally be the worst comic book movie EVER (The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen), to direct that remake.

They’re remaking The Crow.

I can’t wait to see his bold new vision for it. Hopefully, it’ll feature more awful acting, shitty CGI, unnecessary characters, idiotic subplots, and a loud, bombastic soundtrack featuring some of today’s hippest bands. Fuck you very much, Mr. Norrington. I hope your next meal has biting worms hiding in it, you prick.

Well, might as well use this as an excuse to post another video. Something to ease the pain. Easily one of my favorite songs by The Cure, here’s “Burn.”


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Comments

They're remaking The Crow.

No. No. No no no.

LOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSS!!!!!

Posted by: twig at December 16, 2008 8:49 AM

Oh come on, League wasn't that bad. It only finally destroyed the career of Sean Connery and completely obliterated the source material.

Some of those actors are actually quite accomplished, I hate that movie for what it did to them.

Posted by: Snath at December 16, 2008 8:54 AM

Why? No but really, WHY???

Posted by: Carrie at December 16, 2008 8:59 AM

Here's a few amusing links in case anyone else needs to wash the taste of that news out of their brainstem:

Heterosexuality is a house of cards that can collapse at any time.

Fist Me This Christmas. A decidedly different sort of carol. Probably NSFW.

Posted by: twig at December 16, 2008 9:00 AM

Yep, no original ideas in Hollywood any more. Better just to collect an army equipped with picks and shovels and throw the whole town into the sea.

Posted by: The Wanderer at December 16, 2008 9:00 AM

Clearly they needed a remake to make a complete set with the 3 awful sequels. Yes, I said 3. Having one excellent film in the mix doesn't make sense. Though The Crow 4: Wicked Prayer can be so bad it's good with sufficient alcohol. David Boreanez gets hit in the head with cake.


You'd think the lack of a single good spin-off property would have been a hint.

Posted by: Roni at December 16, 2008 9:03 AM

FUCK. OFF.

It can't rain all the time, true. But you only need one monumental fuckin' downpour to fuck things up for a while.

Posted by: Dexter Morgan at December 16, 2008 9:04 AM

Ladies and gentlemen it gives me great pleasure to bring you the following announcement.

The scientists at Pajiba Labs Inc. have made a revolutionary discovery that will change the face of human biology forever. They have discovered that; contrary to scientific fact, pro-life supporters and commonly accepted theory, you can indeed get pregnant by engaging in anal sex.

It has been proven that this is an extremely rare occurance that only happens when two reccesive carriers of a certain gene engage in intercourse of this type. For example: douche mates with douche, idiot/douche or asshat/fuckwad couplings may produce these rectal fertilizations.

It should be considered that conception by this method does have one significant drawback. It turns out that the principals of physics also hold true in these situations. That is; what goes up must come down, always raise with pocket aces and what goes in must come out. Therefore if you conceive by this method you can look forward to a slightly uncomfotable colonic birth.

With that, ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Mr. Stephen Norrington. The world's first buttbaby.

Posted by: admin at December 16, 2008 9:13 AM

*uncomfortable
*principles

Posted by: admin at December 16, 2008 9:24 AM

*occurrence
*recessive
Hee!

They have discovered that; contrary to scientific fact, pro-life supporters and commonly accepted theory, you can indeed get pregnant by engaging in anal sex.

And so come down the bricks of the abstinence-only education's foundation.

Posted by: branded at December 16, 2008 9:40 AM

Fuck them. Hard. With a chainsaw. Brandon was my friend and it broke my friggin heart when he died. Took me five years before I could watch that movie, and it broke my heart all over again. Someone needs to put a stop to this fucking travesty right NOW.

I have to go hit something for awhile.

Posted by: Reba at December 16, 2008 9:52 AM

Apparently I have to fire my editor.

Posted by: admin at December 16, 2008 10:03 AM

Cunt.

Posted by: DarthBrooks at December 16, 2008 10:08 AM

.......why?

I want to hear this motherfucker tell me why he thought this was a good idea. And if the answer isn't "psychotic producers have kidnapped my family and threatened to kill them if I didn't do this remake", I want to crush his brain with my boot. Through his ear.

Posted by: Vermillion at December 16, 2008 10:38 AM

You know, I think this Crow remake could really work. You just need to cast it the right way. Hmm...I'VE GOT IT! We cast Pete Wentz as the new Crow! He can supply his own makeup and costume, and Ashlee Simpson can play his fiancee who's brutally killed by the Hand of God, a roving street gang lead by Clay Aiken. We can also go all "Streets of Fire" on this bitch, and turn it into a "Metrosexual Musical spectacular". (At least, that's what "The Two Bens" called it when I ran the pitch by them.) Fall Out Boy and Panic at the Disco can team up to provide the soundtrack, and we can get McG to direct since the kids LOVE his style! (If we fail to obtain him because of that Terminator shit he's making, we can always hit up Brett Ratner.)

It'll be perfect for the Horrendous Pictures January/February "Dump Picture" slot in 2013!

It should also be said that Admin is a scientific genius!

Posted by: Mike R. at December 16, 2008 10:40 AM

I was never impressed with the original. And Brandon Lee, may he rest in peace, was a shitty shitty shitty actor riding hard on the goodwill Hollywood had for his dad.

And I ain't saying his death wasn't a terrible thing, but you know he would have starred in a bunch of shitty sequels if he was still alive. And also some shitty action movies, because that's already where his career was headed. And his career would be a joke today. Like Eric Roberts, but without the confusion-inducing Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations.

And before you ask, yes, I do hate kittens, puppies, Mom's apple pie, rainbows, butterflies, and fluffy little baby hedgehogs.

But I love dong!

Posted by: Clee Shay at December 16, 2008 10:45 AM

Yes, donglover, but nothing you said takes away from the fact that the remake will be even worse than the thing you already hate.

Posted by: twig at December 16, 2008 10:47 AM

Wait, does donglover need a hyphen?

Posted by: twig at December 16, 2008 10:48 AM

Actually, isn't it about time this place gave "Streets of Fire" some love? Come on, Willem Dafoe's butterfly knife alone makes it a classic!

(okay, that may or may not be true, but it'd be fun to read new analysis)

Posted by: Jay at December 16, 2008 10:49 AM

If they are this desperate for fodder these days in Hollywood, they should remake all the ground-breaking movies.

Remake Blade Runer.

Remake fucking Dr. Strangelove.

Remake 2001: A Space Odyssey.

What the fuck: remake all the Clint Eastwood westerns, all the Dirty Harry Movies.

In fact, they should also remake all the porn shot in the 70's so that they can improve the production values, only shoot it with A-List talent to really class it up. Imagine "The Devil in Ms. Jones" starring Jennifer Aniston.

Posted by: hater from siloam springs at December 16, 2008 10:49 AM

Yes, donglover, but nothing you said takes away from the fact that the remake will be even worse than the thing you already hate.

Maybe it will, maybe it won't. Who knows? Couldn't give a shit either way. All I do know is that my husband, who still has all his faded-ass Crow tee shirts from high school (Class of '95! WOO!), isn't going to shut up about this perceived sacrilege for the next fifteen years. Like he needs new reasons to quote the damn thing.

I'm a little bitter.


Wait, does donglover need a hyphen?

I require a hyphen. Thank you.

Posted by: Clee Shay at December 16, 2008 10:55 AM

Imagine "The Devil in Ms. Jones" starring Jennifer Aniston.

Hell is watching Jennifer Aniston going to hell? Lots of shouting and hand-wringing and whining and not the top candidate to gratuitously see naked anyway....

Yep, that's a diabolical plan you've got there.

Posted by: Jay at December 16, 2008 10:57 AM

um...is there any chance pajiba might be able to get rid of the "donna karan butchers bunnies" ad on the right side of the page? that shit is nasty.

Posted by: jvo at December 16, 2008 11:13 AM

I just died a little inside. I'm just going to close my eyes, put my fingers in my ears, and sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the top of my lungs until this goes away from my brain.

Posted by: Nicole at December 16, 2008 11:20 AM

Stephen Norrington et al.

They're all dead. They just don't know it yet

Posted by: WestCoastPat at December 16, 2008 11:25 AM

I hate them. I hate them and I want them to burn.

Posted by: Captain Steve at December 16, 2008 11:51 AM

Another one down, TK. It's only a matter of time now.

I'm thinking Chris Tucker as Jack Burton, Jackie Chan as Wang Chi, and one of those hybrid Escalades as the Pork Chop Express.

Posted by: branded at December 16, 2008 12:08 PM

Make peace with whatever gods you pray to, Branded.

Posted by: TK at December 16, 2008 12:11 PM

It's TK's basement time, isn't it?

Well, it was fun while it lasted.

Posted by: branded at December 16, 2008 12:20 PM

Oh.

Well.

there will be blood

Posted by: Nadine at December 16, 2008 1:04 PM

Seconded on the PETA ad. Jumping Jeezus H. Christ on a crutch, who the fuck gave a greenlight to run PETA propaganda on this website? I want my snark, movie reviews, industry news, and Pajiba love without a picture of a rabbit that some PETA supporter decided to use as a pinata (because Donna Karan refused to hire their pachouli-smelling, dreadlocked hippie ass) dangling to the right of the text like some diseased Skankcancer-ridden cock that's been run through a sausage stuffer.

Posted by: longcoat000 at December 16, 2008 1:49 PM

Oh sweet satan on a moped NO!

Someone fetch me a paper bag before I hyperventilate with rage.

Posted by: Gayle at December 16, 2008 2:11 PM

Another one down, TK. It's only a matter of time now.

I'm thinking Chris Tucker as Jack Burton, Jackie Chan as Wang Chi, and one of those hybrid Escalades as the Pork Chop Express.

Posted by: branded at December 16, 2008 12:08 PM

Branded...how'd you like a job with us at Horrendous Pictures? Kayanne and Admin seem to be enjoying themselves.

Posted by: Mike R. at December 16, 2008 2:46 PM

I hate The Crow, but I hate remakes of cult movies even more.

Posted by: Mimi at December 16, 2008 2:55 PM

Executive in Charge of Prodding TK With a Big Pointy Stick?

No double entendre intended.

Posted by: admin at December 16, 2008 2:55 PM

I'm searching desperately for a silver lining so I won't start crying before work. Maybe they'll bring Brandon Lee back from the dead to star? He'd totally be the sexiest zombie ever. Yes! Happy thought!

Posted by: Kris at December 16, 2008 3:02 PM

Who is Don Glover?

Posted by: Crap Screamer! at December 16, 2008 3:10 PM

I'm sorry, Batman and Robin is the absolute worst superhero movie ever followed closely by Superman IV.

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Posted by: Xian at December 16, 2008 4:10 PM

Ok dude the movies wasn't that great. The music was freakin' awesome though, and that "Burn" song was killer as well as many of the other songs. So I will agree with you on that one. I can't believe they're remaking it though...these hacks are seriously killing my love of all movies. I don't even watch movies anymore, I watch mostly TV shows on DVDs like The Wire and It's Always Sunny in Philly. Screw this shitty movie machine and all it symbolizes!!!!

Posted by: ph at December 16, 2008 4:29 PM

Is it strange that, if I stare at Xian's post long enough, I see a sailboat?

Or maybe it's a boobie.

Posted by: admin at December 16, 2008 4:49 PM

WHAT???

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That's what me beating my head on the keyboard translates to.

Posted by: Nadha at December 16, 2008 6:03 PM

Admin

It's a boobie.

Posted by: Clee Shay at December 16, 2008 6:19 PM

A Crow remake and a reboot/sequel/whatever for The Phantom. Somebody should remake Spawn and we'd have a "Shitty Comic Book Movies From the 90s" Axis of Evil.

Posted by: stryker1121 at December 16, 2008 6:39 PM

Wrong.

Posted by: Violet at December 16, 2008 6:49 PM

Crow's not as bad as Phantom or Spawn...it's just stultifyingly mediocre. A couple of good fight scenes (especially the one in the above shot)but not much else. I think Crow gets a pass for its gothic tone coupled w/ Lee's tragic death. Myth-making were those two events. If Lee did not die on set, people would not remember The Crow.

Posted by: stryker1121 at December 16, 2008 7:38 PM

They say that childhood's over the moment you know you're gonna die. Stephen Norrington, consider this your bar mitzvah of pain.

Posted by: grenadine at December 16, 2008 10:31 PM

If the offer still stands Mike R., I'd welcome the chance to slaughter what's left of my (and others') precious movie memories.

In the spirit of full disclosure, if anyone remakes Blazing Saddles, I will go off the map, abandon my family, and never be heard from again except for a string of unsolved murders involving only a tire iron and schnitzengruben.

I'd like to occupy the position of either Key Grip or Executive in Charge of Prodding TK With a Big Pointy Stick. I'm more of a broad idea man and not suited for lengthy movie proposals due mostly to my short shockingly short attention hey let's go ride bikes!

Posted by: branded at December 16, 2008 10:54 PM

Has anyone emailed Hollywood, yet, telling them to just knock it the fuck off?

Seriously, this remake shit has got to stop.

BUTTHOLE!

Posted by: Rykker at December 17, 2008 2:58 AM

"Is it strange that, if I stare at Xian's post long enough, I see a sailboat?"

You dumb bastard, it's not a sailboat, it's a schooner

Posted by: WestCoastPat at December 17, 2008 7:02 AM

Technically, it's meaux' MurderBluenose II.

Posted by: admin at December 17, 2008 7:36 AM

A schooner is a sailboat, you sloppy bitch!

Posted by: Jay at December 17, 2008 10:07 AM


Unless this was a SinCity-like movie based on "The Crow Author's Edition" (see http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/thecrow/ ) I would hate a remake was made

Posted by: John Thomas at December 17, 2008 3:06 PM

It may interest that little shit in Mallrats to know that in some parts of Australia, a schooner is a beer, not a sailboat. So yeah. Fuck him. The Easter Bunny doesn't exist!

Posted by: Dexter Morgan at December 18, 2008 8:30 AM

Unless this was a SinCity-like movie based on "The Crow Author's Edition" (see http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/thecrow/ ) I would hate a remake was made

Posted by: John at December 18, 2008 2:24 PM

Clint Westwood here, yeah, the guy who pied Santa on CNN. The Crow has been my favorite movie ever since it first came out. At risk of sounding like I have a big head, I think its safe to say that I'm the biggest Crow fan out there. I've even been to Brandon's grave at Lake View Cemetery. So I think my two cents would be helpful. I can totally see how it would be a total mistake to remake The Crow for the more modern times. It will put a spotlight on the original Crow for a very short time for all the wrong reasons. As much as I want more people to see the original Crow movie, I don't want them to see it just because a new one is being made. People will think its cool to have seen the original just because the new one is coming out. And if the new Crow movie is very popular then everyone will forget about the old one after time and whenever someone references The Crow, everyone will think they are talking about the new version. The fact is, it has the potential to completely change The Crow's credibility. But for good or bad will remain a mystery ... for now. To be honest, I can't wait to see the new Crow remake. And you know why? I just wanna see what happens. Because I know that whatever happens with this new remake, nothing will change the fact that the original will always be my favorite movie of all time. The new remake could be absolutely awful and it wouldn't change a thing for me. The original would still be my favorite movie of all time and I would still be grateful that I got see if the remake lived up to the original or not. And if the remake turns out to be totally awesome, I can hold my head high knowing that the original is still my favorite but the remake is not too far behind it. Besides, it can't be any worse than all those awful sequels that somehow got made.

Posted by: Clint Westwood at March 5, 2009 7:24 AM