Thanks to Stephen for spotting the Wired Magazine piece on Union Entertainment, Hollywood's supposed first company for developing film/game titles as one. On their slate is an action/rhythm title called Johnny Whatever ("1984 meets Parappa the Rapper"). Gitaroo Man anyone? {:-)
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/12.07/play_pr.html
An interview with one of the company founders:
http://www.homelanfed.com/index.php?id=22862