At this point, speaking only for myself, I say fuck the negative. They aren't competent to handle that kind of job anyway and doing it the so-called "Lauzrika-Method" (since Blade Runner-Original Flavor didn't use the negative) is proven and is an incredibly reasonable thing (in cost and time) to be asking for. An existing sound mix and an IP is harder for them to screw up, and cheaper and easier, for when we get to the part where they play the sad sack martyr about making the effort & spending the cash.