Ricoh just announced that Pentax is starting a new “Film Project” that will most likely include the release of a new film camera:
"Ricoh Imaging/PENTAX will begin research into developing new PENTAX-brand film camera products. We will bring together both veteran and younger engineers to take advantage of the film camera expertise and technologies created and retained by Ricoh Imaging/PENTAX while also incorporating the latest technologies and concepts."
The full press release can be found here:
Via PentaxRumors