Thanks for the reply Mr. Laszlo; I really do appreciate it.
Verification of the project is listed on IMDB.com. It is still based on Walter Hill, David Shaber's 1979 screenplay; Terence Winter's original screenplay, derived from Sol Yurick's novel.
Nobody has been named as DP/Cinematographer yet, I’m hoping they don’t overlook my application…
Chances are we'll see either Paul Cameron and/or Dan Mindel's eye at work on this one, with some particularly advanced post processing via Digital Intermediate. I'm interested in seeing how extreme they’ll handle the stylization, and in doing so if they'll retain the original tone of the film.
No doubt this should be an interesting remake, but a remake none the less, and as you said Mr. Laszlo, remakes rarely capture the same magic as the original. I do think that this is a good time for the remake, since it holds a certain level of sacred symbolism with regard to America and the current state of things; America as a diverse rouge group on the run; against the odds, trying to pull through times of darkness and deceitfulness, only way of making it out alive is together, the theme of truth and unity is very strong in this film and at the very least let’s hope that they don’t forget that.
Thanks again for the response Mr. Laszlo, and thanks Wendell for the Fader Magazine tip, much appreciated 8)