I honestly have no idea why people feel the need to keep doing that sideways jump with sword thing. I remember seeing that in the trailers for at least three other modern sword-and-sandals flicks, and it always looks ridiculous. To say nothing of a good way to make yourself a target for a bit.
That said, wow. I had no idea they were remaking this, I'd be interested to see how it comes out. If anyone's interested, there's a fairly recent interview with Harryhausen where he speaks father fondly of Clash of the Titanshere.