A remake, or update, of the classic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is apparently underway and Sam Raimi's production company Buckaroo are behind the push.

According to Variety through Coming Soon:

The deal doesn't include a directing component for the "Spider-Man" franchise helmer. New Line is developing the project as a film that would look more closely into the background of Captain Nemo as well as that of his prisoners aboard the Nautilus.

Disney's original 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, released in 1954, starred James Mason, Kirk Douglas and Peter Lorre in the story of a 19th century expedition to find a mysterious sea creature that's been attacking ships.

I really did like the original, it's a big kids movie with lots of fun and adventure, and it makes great watching for a sunday afternoon on telly. Is it time for a remake? Well actually I do think that this one might be a film that could do well out of a remake, but there are so many dependencies on how they do it and who's in charge. What do you feel about it if you're a fan of the original?