The Internet Movie DataBase (IMDB) has preliminary indications of a remake of the original story – which, frankly, is pointless, though typical Hollywood practice.
Separately, and completely unconfirmed, is this claimed synopsis of what is being planned. Now, I don't know what to believe as yet, but it should be good news that at least something is being done and that its release is currently scheduled for some time next year, which starts less than three months from now.
