I was just getting ready to sit down and watch the original when I saw this post!
I'll give the remake credit for rekindling my interest in the original at least, also they released a box set to coincide with the release so that's a plus.
I have ZERO interest in seeing the remake
It looks awful and in fact has been pretty savaged by the critics.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/pink_panther/