It was one of my favorite things about the film, so we thought we'd give you a closer look at it. What, you may ask? Click the pics for more!
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April 29th, 2002
STH Q&A
Lastly in our series of Questions and Answers updates is the Stairway to Heaven section. This is a great reference point for any fans wondering about the show, so please click over and enjoy.
April 27th-28th, 2002
Condolences From ABaHB
Fans who visit ABaHB are aware that I am a frequent visitor to the Crow discussion room The ChambeRoom. Tragedy has struck there. A frequent visitor to that site and a fellow Crow fan, WEB, aka William Eugene Burton, was killed by a drunk driver on St Patrick's Day of this year. The tragedy rings all too familiar to fans of THE CROW. As most of us know, it was a drunk driver who killed James O'Barr's fiancée and inspired him to create THE CROW. We at ABaHB send our heart felt condolences and prayers to William's family and friends.
The response to William's death has been heartfelt and immediate. Those of us that only knew him from the posts at the ROOM feel the loss of his intelligent conversation, insightful commentary and warm, friendly manner.
I feel the need to say something in regard to this needless tragedy. If you, or someone you know, are going to drink, do not drive. Do not take another person away from those who love them. Your selfishness and stupidity should not result in someone dying. Have a sober friend drive you. Call a cab. Walk if you have to. Just do not go out and get drunk and then step behind the wheel of a car. You are no better than any other murderer out on the street who stalks innocent people.
The webmaster of the ChambeRoom, TwistedSpine, has created a tribute site dedicated to William. It contains tribute poems from those who loved and knew him. It also contains all of William's Crow art and his other work. He was a talented individual. We ask that you give the site a look and pay tribute to a fallen fellow Crow fan. But more importantly pay tribute to a fellow human soul, taken away far too soon.
Take care…..come what may.
The Crow in Australia
If you're in Australia, as of this update you can just catch The Crow on TV! Tune in to Channel Nine Saturday at 10:30pm and enjoy.
April 26th, 2002
David Schow Talks About The Crow Chronicles
Recently, we had a frequent visitor to ABaHB, MetalVamp, who was able to meet and speak with Crow screenwriter David Schow during a convention in New Jersey. She spoke with him mostly about the behind the scenes video "The Crow Chronicles" that was supposed to be on the collector's DVD re-release of The Crow, but was taken off due to legal and personal reasons. Here is Metal Vamp's full report from the conference:
I just got back from the Chiller convention in NJ. David Schow was really nice. I think I was the only person that was there asking question in regard to THE CROW. He took the time to talk to me and sign my Crow book. He said that he hopes to come back to the Chiller show on Halloween and premiere "Crow Chronicles". He said there were originally 13 tapes of behind the scenes footage shot during the production of the movie and that he would like to cut it down to about an hour or so. Edward Pressman is interested in making it available to the public when finished. He was really excited about the footage. David really wants this footage to be seen. He told me that the copy that appears on eBay is only one of the thirteen tapes he shot. Somehow someone got a hold of it and it got out. We started talking about the amount of people that are offering autographed stills of Brandon from The Crow. He said that any photograph of Brandon from The Crow that is signed is a fake. There were no stills or photographs for him to sign before his death. Any picture of him from The Crow that is signed is either a forgery or a facsimile. That's coming from someone that would know.
It was such a pleasure meeting him. Hopefully he will come back in October and preview the documentary.
Many thanks to MetalVamp for sending us this information. Hopefully, if David does return to the convention in October, MetalVamp can give us all another report.
Take care.....come what may.
April 25th, 2002
Salvation at Last
More of a history lesson now than anything else, the Salvation Questions and Answers section is full of all you could need to know about the film! To learn a lot more about it and The Crow: 2037, I suggest you have a look at the Salvation section of ABaHB as well!
April 24th, 2002
O'Barr, Comics, Novels...
What is happening in the world of O'Barr at the moment? Questions about the Crow comics? How many novels are there? To read all this and more, don't miss important updates in the James O'Barr, Comics and Novels section!
April 23rd, 2002
Crow Questions and Answers: Merchandise and Crow Related
A very helpful section in the Crow Questions and Answers is the Crow Related section. In this, you'll find out about all the latest merchandise, how to get your Crow script published and more! So, what are you waiting for? Click over!
April 22nd, 2002
DMX? Lazarus? Crow 4?
One of the most important sections of the Crow Questions and Answers section would have to be the Crow 4 section. Even though ideas have come and gone, Crow Fans should be lucky that there is a Crow 4 section at all! So, you have the questions and we have the answers, all you have to do is click over. After the Q&A updates, expect something new!
April 19th-21st, 2002
What to know about The Crow
Need answers about The Crow? Click here. Coming soon we have a special Crow treat for you to enjoy!
April 18th, 2002
Ease Your Curiosity
We have the answers for all of your questions! The lack of updates over the past few days have been in aid of a rewrite of the Crow Questions and Answers section, but as we put so much hard work into it, we want you to read it. To do this, we're going to update every day with each section to feature, that way, those of you that have been out of the Crow circle of information will leave with more Crow knowledge than you'll ever need. Today on show, we're starting with the Crow: City of Angels. Click over and enjoy!
April 15th-17th, 2002
Proyas Nears End Of "Garage Days"
The latest film from THE CROW director Alex Proyas, GARAGE DAYS, is in the post production stage. An annoucement is expected soon on a release date. The movie website has been updated, give it a look.
In other Proyas related news, there is a petition up to get DARK CITY re-released on DVD in a special edition format. Check out the petition site for more details. Also, next month is the Australian Sci-fi film festival. Along with other films, DARK CITY will be shown. For more information check out the official website.
To get the latest news on Proyas, to include what his next project will be, check out Mysteryclock regularly.
Thanks to Rene Zain for sending this information on to us.
Take care.....come what may.
April 12th-14th, 2002
Script Writing Contest At Cinescape
Many fans of the Crow have taken a stab at writing a script/story that they feel would be better than the studio incarnations of late. Well, here is your chance to have those scripts seen by industry folks! Cinescape is sponsoring a genre script writing contest for scifi, fantasy, horror & action adventure scripts. There is a nominal entry fee of 30.00 bucks. Check out the Cinescape page for more information. You have until the 30th of June to enter (entry fee is $25.00 if you get it in by the 15th of May).
So all you writers out there, get busy!
Take care.....come what may.
April 10th, 2002
Latest On Crow Still Photographer Robert Zuckerman
Robert reports that his sister Patti is still doing about the same. Doctors continue to search for the cause of her illness. Their tests have eliminated many possibilities, which is a good thing, but the exact cause still remains unknown . We continue to offer our prayers and thoughts to Robert, Patti and their entire family.
Robert will be the still photographer for Terminator 3. He is set to go back to L.A. in the next few months to begin work, which should last around 5 months. This is fantastic news for Terminator fans and fans of Robert's previous work, which of course includes The Crow and The Crow: City Of Angels.
Take care.....come what may.
April 9th, 2002
Crow Questions and Answers Update
Not a major update as usual in this ever growing section, that will come later this month. Right now, we have a small update in the 'merchandise and other Crow related' questions and answers section. Click over and enjoy! While you're reading, have a look around the rest of the Q&A. If you have any other questions about The Crow or anything related, please contact us at llcruize@yahoo.com and we'll do our best to help you out! Any new questions will be added to a large update coming soon.
April 8th, 2002
Randall King Knives
It's safe to say that if you're reading this right now, you've seen one of Randall King's knives in action. Back in 1993, he was commissioned to work on the knives for 'The Crow', from Tin Tin's throwing knives to Top Dollar's 'Flame Dagger.' The artistry of these blades must be seen to be believed, so have a look at RandallKingKnives.com and realize just how much of a part these played in the film!
April 5th-7th, 2002
James O'Barr
James has been very quiet of late. No word on the countless projects he is said to be working on. As soon as we do get wind of something, will be sure to let you know.
April 4th, 2002
The Latest On Mark Dacascos' New Movie
We have received more information on Mark's next movie, "Cradle 2 The Grave", from Carla. This report was posted on Comingsoon.net:
Warner Bros. Pictures has announced that the action thriller "Cradle 2 the Grave," starring Jet Li ("Romeo Must Die") and DMX ("Exit Wounds"), commenced principal photography in Los Angeles on March 11th. Also, a new cast member has been added. Kelly Hu, who was in the TV series "Martial Law", and star of the upcoming "The Scorpion King," has also joined the production.
Produced by Joel Silver, "Cradle 2 the Grave" will be directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak ("Romeo Must Die," "Exit Wounds") from a story by Reggie Rock Blythewood and John O'Brien, screenplay by John O'Brien and Channing Gibson.
Story premise:
When his daughter is kidnapped and held in exchange for priceless diamonds, the leader of a crew of highly skilled urban thieves (DMX) forges an unlikely alliance with a Taiwanese Intelligence officer (Jet Li) to rescue her. Their race against the clock to find the precious stones ultimately unravels a plot to distribute a deadly new weapon of war.
"Cradle 2 the Grave," which will be shot entirely in Los Angeles, also stars Anthony Anderson ("Exit Wounds"), Mark Dacascos ("Brotherhood of the Wolf"), Tom Arnold ("Exit Wounds") and Gabrielle Union ("Bring It On").
April 3rd, 2002
Crow Alum Becomes First To Receive An Oscar
Sorry for the delay with this report. I was in Colorado skiing when the Oscar broadcast was on and just now getting back into the office! Those who watched the Oscar awards show may have recognized Walter Goggins who, along with Ray McKinnon & his wife Lisa Blount, accepted an Oscar for their film "The Accountant" which won for best short film. Walter portrayed officer Stan Robbers in THE CROW: SALVATION. When I saw the people headed to the stage to pick up the Oscar, I thought that I recognized Walter. It was not until he stepped to the podium and started speaking that I finally realized who he was. To the best of my knowledge, he is the first Crow alum to be awarded an Oscar either pre or post Crow work. Our congratulations go out to Walter.
Take care.....come what may.
April 2nd, 2002
The Crow: Stairway To Heaven & Further TV Incarnations
As everyone knows, Mark Dacascos has gone on record that he would not want to do another season of STH if it were ever to happen. That has not killed the idea of a Crow weekly television series, though it has finally put the last nail in the STH coffin. Don't expect any development in this area for a few years.
March on Over
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