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Capcom Announces Star Cast For New SF Movie > |
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2008/03/19 14:54:51: Posted by DM |
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Michael Clarke Duncan, Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas and Kristen Kreuk are all going to be starring in the new live action Street Fighter movie, according to a press release by Capcom today. Why on earth we need another live action SF movie is beyond us, but click read more for the full info.PRESS RELEASESAN MATEO, Calif -- March 19, 2008 -- Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, 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 Japanese 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.The cast so far includes:• 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), MinorityReport (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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Written by zwandaba on 2008/03/19
Still riding that gravy train, hey Capcom.
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