'20,000 Leagues' returns as two films?

"20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," will be back in the big screen after all, and believe it or not, we may soon even see two versions of it. I really thought Disney's project (to be directed by McG) was dead for good, but it seems like the studio just won't let go of it completely. And now, Fox joins the party as well.

The Hollywood Reporter says Disney is trying to get David Fincher to direct a new version of "20,000 Leagues," with Scott Z. Burns writing the script. Burns wrote "The Bourne Ultimatum" and "The Informant!" At the same time, Ridley and Tony Scott are developing a "Leagues" movie at Fox.

Word is the Scotts have chatted with Timur Bekmambetov about directing the flick, but the latter hasn't signed. Whatever happens, I don't think we need new "20,000 Leagues," although I have to admit the projects would get more of my attention if indeed both Fincher and Bekmambetov signed on to direct.