As you know, we get press releases from developers all the time and its great because we know they are true. Sometimes, we wonder if they are putting peyote in the coffee.

There WILL be a new live action SF movie coming out in 2009. This is already in motion. In case you have not seen the 1991 debacle, click here. I wrote all about it. Just in case you think I am full of shit, hit the jump for the official press release. I wish I was kidding, I really do. Raul Julia is spinning is his grave right now. Maybe there will be some live action Hadoukens. A man can dream…

Star-studded Cast Announced for Capcom®’s Live-action Street Fighter™ Movie - 2009 world-wide release in celebration of Street Fighter’s 20th anniversary

Capcom Co., Ltd.(Capcom) is proud to confirm the main cast for its live-action Street Fighter™ movie based on the hugely popular video game series.

The story revolves around fan-favorite Chun-Li, who will be portrayed by actress Kristen Kreuk (of Smallville fame). Michael Clark Duncan, Neal McDonough, and Taboo of Black Eyed Peas are also on board to round out this all-star cast. The film will be made in conjunction with Hyde Park Films, and will be distributed by 20th Century Fox for a scheduled 2009 worldwide release.

The Street Fighter movie is only one of many projects Capcom has planned to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Street Fighter. Summer 2008 will see the domestic (Japan) arcade release of the much-anticipated Street Fighter® IV.

Street Fighter was first released in 1987 to critical acclaim for its innovative features. This was followed up in 1991 with the smash hit Street Fighter II, which broke records by being available in 500 thousand arcade cabinets and selling over 25 million units on home systems. These records cemented Street Fighter’s reputation as one of the most popular fighting game series of all time, and ensured that the fighting genre would become a staple of the gaming world.

At Capcom, not only do we strive to make entertaining and profitable games, but we are also always endeavoring to lucratively develop our popular franchises in other media in ways that will please the fans.

Main Cast

Character	Cast	Notable Films or Work
Chun-Li	Kristin Kreuk	Plays the role of Lana Lang in the WB television series Smallville.
Balrog	Michael Clarke Duncan	The Island (2005), Sin City (2005), Daredevil (2003), The Scorpion King (2002), Planet of the Apes (2001), See Spot Run (2001), The Whole Nine Yards (2000), The Green Mile (1999), Breakfast of Champions (1999), Armageddon (1998)
M. Bison	Neal McDonough	The Hitcher (2007), Flags of Our Fathers (2006), The Guardian (2006), Timeline (2003), Minority Report (2002), Band of Brothers (2001)
Vega	Taboo	Member of popular R&B music group Black Eyed Peas and recipient of three Grammy Awards.
Charlie Nash	Chris Klein	We Were Soldiers (2002), American Pie (1999

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