Our super enhanced one, Dirk Diggler, shot in this bit about what Marcus Nispel (that German music video director) has been rumored to be doing. Although he didn't seem to fit in with SONY's people, he might be finding his home over at New Line. (a good place to be) Though I don't know if I agree this is a remake that needs to happen. I like the original just fine. Well here's what Dirk had to say:
New spy and all around well-hung good-guy DIRK DIGGLER here. You've been posting a lot of rumors regarding super groovy music video director Marcus Nispel lately....seems like everyone has him on their wish list in town, but he's been attached to a really ultra-super-cool project at New Line for a looooonnggg time. Check it-- a remake of Ringo Lam's Hong Kong actionfest FULL CONTACT! John Ridley of U-TURN fame did the original drafts, but it's been rewritten by Nispel and a writer who's name escapes me. It's been held up for a while due to budget issues, but they've finally got a script and budget that New Line's comfortable with and they're going out to talent as we speak. As soon as I hear of any nibbles, you can be sure I'll give a shout.
The producers are two neophytes from the music world-- music supervisor extraordinaire Peter Afterman and co-owner of new rock label Outpost Recordings (part of the Geffen empire) Andy Gershon.
