We have no view whether the Wii will see Street Fighter IV, but regardless of that, the Street Fighter series has a lengthy history with Nintendo platforms, VC releases included. Here’s the latest press release concerning the live-action movie.

Osaka, Japan, Mar 19, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Capcom Co., Ltd. is proud to confirm the main cast for its live-action Street Fighter(TM) 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 additionally on board to round out that 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(R) IV.

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