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Fresnadillo to direct The Crow remake
MUMBAI:Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, director of 28 Weeks Later has been tapped to direct Relativity‘s remake of The Crow.
Crow is based on a gritty black-and-white indie comic by artist James O‘Barr. Miramax made the film adaptation, which gained cult status partially due to star Brandon Lee‘s on-set accidental death. The film was followed by three sequels and a TV series.
The story follows a rock musician who is murdered while trying to save his fiancee from thugs. He is resurrected by supernatural forces and seeks revenge.
The reboot of the title has been in the works since 2007.
Relativity‘s Tooley will serve as executive producer while Jose Ibanez, Pressman Film Corp.‘s Jon Katz and Apaches‘ Jesus de la Vega will serve as co-producers.
The film is being produced by Edward R. Pressman, Jeff Most, Relativity‘s CEO Ryan Kavanaugh and Apaches Entertainment‘s Enrique Lopez Lavigne and Belen Atienza.
International
Russia-India cinematic spectacle Persimmon of My Love set for grand Moscow debut
Hindi cinema style musical revives Indo-Soviet cinema ties for today
MUMBAI: A new chapter in cross-border storytelling is set to unfold as Persimmon of My Love gears up for its premiere in Moscow on 1 April 2026, marking the first large-scale cinematic collaboration between Russia and India in decades.
Positioned as a modern nod to the cultural exchange that once brought Indian classics to Soviet audiences, the film blends Hindi cinema flair with Russian storytelling, aiming to rekindle a long-standing cinematic friendship.
Directed by Marius Weisberg, the musical comedy follows two brothers navigating a lively world of music, family and romance. The lead roles are played by Demis Karibidis and Mikhail Galustyan, with Karibidis also contributing as a screenwriter.
Shot entirely in India, the production leans heavily into Hindi cinema style spectacle. Filming took place across Mumbai studios and the cities of Udaipur and Jodhpur, whose architecture was used to create the fictional setting of Khurmada. A crew of over 350 worked on the project, with large-scale sequences featuring up to 1,000 extras.
The film also brings Indian creative talent into the mix. Dance sequences are choreographed by Jay Kumar, while music by Zurab Matua features songs in both Hindi and Russian, adding to its cross-cultural appeal.
Backed by TNT channel, MyWayStudio and the Russian Cinema Fund, the project reflects a broader push to strengthen cultural ties between the two countries.
With its mix of colour, comedy and cross-border collaboration, Persimmon of My Love is not just a film release but a reminder that cinema, much like music, travels well across borders.
