By Kofi Outlaw

Capitalizing on his recent resurgence with films ROCKY BALBOA and JOHN RAMBO, Sylvester Stallone is currently in talks with MGM studios to direct and star in a remake of the classic 1974 Charles Bronson revenge flick, DEATH WISH. A script for the film is currently being written up by Michael Ferris and John Brancato, who brought the world such landmark films such as TERMINATOR 3, and the upcoming (and efficiently titled) TERMINATOR SALVATION: THE FUTURE BEGINS.

Provided that the looming writer’s strike is settled quickly and bloodlessly, MGM hopes to start production on DEATH WISH before March 2008. The remake comes as MGM is leafing through the extensive back catalogue of their properties, which include properties developed under subsidiaries UA, Orion, Polygram and Samuel Goldwyn.

“We are looking at our library to determine which potential franchise properties make the most sense for us to produce, and DEATH WISH was clearly one of [those] that jumped out.” Said MGM chief operating officer Rick Sands. “We hope to get a deal done with Sylvester Stallone to direct and star, and like the ROCKY and RAMBO films, we see this as another potential franchise for him.”

The studio later added that you should forget all about that little film in which Stallone tried, and failed, (miserably, sinfully failed,) to remake another classic 1970’s revenge flick, GET CARTER. (Ok so the studio didn’t say that, and I suppose I won’t be the one to remind you of GET CARTER either. I believe in second chances, and that JOHN RAMBO trailer makes me think that ol’ Sly has earned one.) The important question is whether YOU see a Sly remake of DEATH WISH one day taking top Oscar for best picture. Rant back and let us know. Vehement feelings of disgust are welcome.