Another 'Dirty Dozen'

Yup, Hollywood is planning to remake this one as well.

Mar 14 2006

Another day, another unnecessary remake announcement – Joel Silver is planning to produce a contemporary version of the action-adventure classic 'The Dirty Dozen'.

Based on the brilliant 1967 flick about a band of condemned soldiers who undertake a daring mission during WWII, 'Con Air' writer Scott Rosenberg is currently working on a modern-day take on the story with 'Alias' writer-producers Andre Nemec and Josh Applebaum.

Silver will produce the film with Susan Downey, who had this to say on the subject:

'Scott had been hesitant in the past to do a remake of a known title, but they all felt that a modern version could make for a high-testosterone, fun, big movie.'

She added 'We're giving this version a personal stake. The mission isn't about finding gold or weapons or blowing up a castle. There is a personal element to it.'

There's no word yet on when the film will hit screens, but rest assured, when it does, The TOMB will be at home watching our well-worn copy of the original.

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