I want proof of life
I’m not sure I want to see aMega Manfilm by producer Masi Oka after witnessing what happened to theDeath NoteNetflix live-action adaptation. Capcom probably isn’t sure of it either, as they’ve waffled over the idea of aMega Manmoviefor the past several years, putting it on their schedule and taking it off at will. This week it’s back on. For now.
According to Capcom’s latest financial report, theMega Manmovie still exists, though some intern may have added it in error (I jest, but I can totally see that happening from someone who still assumes it exists). The full statement is here and contains a few other nuggets of up-to-date info: “the Company has been producing world-leading content, with brands such asStreet FighterandResident Evilbeing made into Hollywood movies, now followed byMonster HunterandMega Man, which are also scheduled for live-action film adaptation.” It’s cute that Capcom sees theStreet Fighterfilm as “world-leading content,” unless it’s talking about the anime.
The short of it? I want proof of life and want to know who is still attached. It feels like we hear about theUnchartedmovie every other week to the point where Sony is officially announcinggafferchanges (I was just…looking at the lights), but thisMega Manproject may only exist to supplant that one shareholder that just lovesMega Man.
