Robocop Rebooted

News has been flying around on the grapevine that 80s ultra-violent classic Robocop is being lined up for a remake, and MGM have confirmed this by releasing the above poster with the film pencilled in for release in 2010. This isn't so much of a shock given the current trend for the 1980s and the relaunch of film franchises such as Rocky, Batman and continuing discussions regarding a new Ghostbusters film, but what IS shocking is who is apparently behind writing and directing duties.....

Darren Aronofsky.

Speaking on the Howard Stern show while promoting The Wrestler, Aronofsky confirmed he was working on the script, but wasn't sure it would go ahead. Well it seems that the movie is going ahead, but whether Aronofsky will take the reigns is another thing...

Still judging by the delectable sound design on Aronofskys past features such as Pi and Requiem for a Dream, I for one would be quite excited by a hopefully darker, and sonically challenging approach to proceedings that Aronofsky would surely bring. There will be skepticism at another twist on what has become a tired franchise, but I really think Aronofsky could bring a Dark Knight-esque twist to Robocop, which would be very exciting indeed. From a audio guys perspective, the possibilities for fun sound wise with Robocop are endless, and I can't wait to hear what sounds would be laid down to accompany a Aronofsky take on the genre, considering my love for his previous films. Whether it would keep the ultra-violent tendencies of Verhoeven is debatable though. Lets just hope it doesn't turn out to be WALL:E with guns.......