The announcement of the Blade Runner remake may come as good or bad news depending on who you are. Original director of the 80s cult film, Ridley Scott, is set to direct this new installment.
Although no details have been released yet, it's rumored that the Blade Runner revisit will be made in 3D. The plot may either be in direct relation to the original or just inspired by it.
Fans of the film should start counting down the days now; the Blade Runner revisit is set to come out in 2014.
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Ridley Scott is Set to Direct the Rumored to be 3D Blade Runner Remake
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