http://www.destructoid.com/another-earthworm-jim-david-perry-is-sure-it-ll-happen-231540.phtml

Some really good info in here from David Perry (aka Shiny Entertainment, a division of gamesas) talking about how its a sure thing that hes going to make a NEW EWJ in the future but he just does not know when

This is the same guy who just sold his company Gaikai to Sony for 380 million.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielnyegriffiths/2012/08/02/david-perry-earthworm-jim-gaikai-sony-sale/

So if he wants to fund it I reckon he has the cash.

Also Doug TenNepal (Creator of EWJ) is on board to do it.
https://twitter.com/TenNapel/status/229581878938705921

I hope Herve licenses or sells it to him.

So does Sony now own the rights for EWJ? I'm assuming not since gamesas has it listed on In Development. Been there. Seen that. Got the scars.'' -Marcus, Fallout 2