Remakes and Sequels Galore!

Darren Aronofsky Confirmed for new RoboCop
This is slightly odd news considering that Aronofsky's previous films (Requiem for a Dream, Pi, and The Fountain) have not only been inde films but very deep and contemplative about subjects like death, addiction, and the meaning of life. I would imagine that a new RoboCop movie (which is rumored to be a sequel, not a remake) would be a big-budget, blow-em-up type film, very different from Aronofsky's other work. But, heck Nolan did it with Batman. Maybe Aronofsky can bring some death, addiction, and life to a new RoboCop.

Tr2n
That would be "Tron 2" for those of you who can't tell that the 2 is supposed to be an O. Yeah, I didn't get it at first either. Apparently, ComicCon attendees were completely caught off guard by a teaser trailer for an upcoming Tron sequel--with Jeff Bridges! You can read a complete description of the footage shown at ComicCon here. There have been rumors of a Tron sequel for years, but no one (at least I didn't) give it much credence. Apparently, it's happening and set for release in 2010.

The Wolfman
Yes, folks, the old Wolfman think Del T is being remade with Benicio Del Toro in the lead role. Personally, Ioro kind of looks like a wolf, so this should be perfect for him. You can visit the site for the new movie here. It doesn't offer much but a teaser, so I'll hold off on speculation until we see a trailer.

Other Bits
In other news, The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Warner Bros. is looking to remake classic Twilight Zone episodes into feature length movies and Tim Burton has found his leading lady for a new Alice in Wonderland adaptaion.

I know everybody always complains that Hollywood can't come up with new ideas anymore and all they do is rehash what they've already done, and sometimes I agree. But, at the same time, sometimes the remakes, reboots, and far-off sequels actually turn out better than the originals. Who knows? Maybe there is something to be said for updating stories that touched us in the past so that they may wow us again and make us think about them in new ways.