Capcom Pursuing Hollywood

Capcom is looking to follow the example of Marvel Comics and turn their own properties into successful film franchises. Capcom is the publisher of Devil May Cry, Resident Evil, Bionic Commando, Viewtiful Joe, Phoenix Wright, and Street Fighter. Much of their future in film adaptations relies on ‘Street Fighter,’ a joint production with Fox. ‘Street …

Ewan McGregor Boards ‘Amelia’

Ewan McGregor has signed on to co-star in the upcoming Amelia Earhart biopic. Mira Nair is helming the film, which stars Richard Gere, Virginia Madsen, and Hillary Swank. Swank stars as the title role. The film will tell the story of her rise to fame, her marriage to publisher George Putnam, and affair with Gene …

‘Indiana Jones’ Brings Box Office Gold

So after 19-years, it still really is no surprise that Steven Spielberg, and the fedora-donning Indiana Jones raked in $151.1 million dollars since its premiere on Thursday, bringing in $311.1 million dollars worldwide. ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,’ didn’t break the Memorial Day record, set last by ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: …

‘Lost’ Director to Helm ‘Motor City’

Jack Bender the Director of the successful show ‘Lost’ has signed on to direct a new drama pilot for ABC called “The Prince of Motor City/” The show is about a gothic family, set in the world of Detroit’s auto business. Andie MacDowell, Piper Perabo, Aunjanue Ellis, and Warren Christie are all set to star. …