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Night of the Living Dead looks set to return to the big-screen, but this time in a 3D reboot that will utilise brand new CG technology.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Night of the Living Dead: Origins will update the story while at the same time detailing the characters' back stories.

First-timer Zebediah De Soto will co-write and direct the project, which he calls "an American-style anime", while Con Air helmer Simon West will produce.

De Soto previously helmed a short entitled War Dogs, and together with business partner Gu Malliarodaki, invented a real-time effects system - known as 'The Beast' - which allows filmmakers the ability to direct CG performances as if they are working with real-life actors.

According to THR, George A. Romero, the mastermind behind the original Dead features, will have no involvement.