1st it is all about making the $$$ when they have run out of fresh ideas.

2nd is a chance to make it better than the original and hope for the best.

I noticed the budget on this is half what Stallone's version was.

Judge Dredd 1995~ $90 mil ~ http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=judgedredd.htm

Dredd 20?? ~$45 mil