Norwich, UK (September, 2023): Feature-length documentary ‘Here Comes A New
Challenger’ presents a unique examination of iconic 90’s arcade game, Street Fighter 2 (II).
Co-written and directed by YouTuber and filmmaker Oliver Harper (Harper Film Productions Ltd), ‘Here Comes A New Challenger’ tells the origin story of the Street Fighter series to evaluate its lasting impact on the gaming industry, players and wider popular culture.
Backed by successful Kickstarter and IndieGogo campaigns, ‘Here Comes A New
Challenger’ features exclusive guest interviews with Capcom’s Yoshiki Okamoto (Producer, Street Fighter 2), James Goddard (Co-lead Designer, SF2 Turbo), Jeff Walker (Executive VP, Sales & Marketing) plus SF2’s music composer Yoko Shimomura. – to name just a few.
All cut together seamlessly with stellar cinematography and VFX from DoP Christopher Stratton, along with music from Deadly Avenger and Si Begg, the film continues to be applauded by audiences and industry critics alike:
“Analytical storytelling blends seamlessly with stunning production values to make Here Comes A New Challenger an absolute must-see and a true delight.”
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Marcus Persson, gamereactor.eu
“If you are looking for the definitive version of a Street Fighter documentary, Here Comes A New Challenger is downright fierce.”
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Mike Mertes, OldSchoolGamerMagazine.com
Featuring new deleted scenes and an exclusive audio commentary, ‘Here Comes A New Challenger’ (2023, 154 mins) is available now on limited edition, region free Blu-ray for £29.99 and will air on digital streaming services later this year.
‘Here Comes A New Challenger’ is a Harper Film and Final Film production in association with Retro 84 Films.
Additional Production Credits:
Timon Singh (Co-Writer & Co-Producer), Audun Sorlie (Co-Producer), Peter Bruce (Art Direction) with Executive Producers: Ray Abed, Stuart Ashen, Tanner Beard, Napoleon Dozier, Alexander Haber, Damien Jackson, Craig Mastrototard and Quang Nguyen.
About Oliver Harper / Harper Film Productions Ltd:
Oliver Harper is a UK-based writer, director and film producer. Currently busy editing feature film, The Last Kumite, his previous directorial works include 2019’s In Search Of The Last Action Heroes. Also a prolific YouTuber, his channel (@OliverHarper) presents weekly movie retrospectives, reviews and production commentaries to over 225k subscribers. Still a huge Street Fighter 2 fan, ‘Here Comes A New Challenger’ is his love letter to a coin-op classic.
About Christopher Stratton:
Christopher Stratton is a Cheltenham-based film director, cinematographer, editor and animator. His catalogue of work includes FPS: First Person Shooter (2023) and Saucy! Secrets of the British Sex Comedy (2022) which will be premiering on UK’s Channel 4.
About Rob James, Final Film:
A keen filmmaker since the age of just 15, Rob James’ professional portfolio includes documentaries, promotional content and short films. His work at Final Film spans the entire video production process, from concept development all the way to filming and post-production. Committed to crafting visually captivating and compelling stories that resonate with audiences, Rob also has a large collection of vintage video games – including Street Fighter 2.