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Rumors of a '''''Halo'' film''' had been circulating since release of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. However, in [[2004]], it was officially confirmed by [[Bungie]] that a film project was in development. While the movie was intended to be handled by 20th Century Fox and Universal Pictures, both pulled out due to monetary concerns in October of [[2006]] - postponing the film indefinitely until new distributors could be found. The Halo movie was to be filmed in live action with considerable CG special effects. Wingnut Films, the team behind ''Lord of the Rings'' and ''King Kong'', were also to be a part of the project. Before it was delayed, it was revealed that the film would have been shot in Wellington, New Zealand, and was slated for a summer [[2009]] release.<ref>[http://comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=15944 '''Coming Soon.net''': ''Halo Director Announced!'']</ref> To keep the producers true to the ''Halo'' Universe, Bungie prepared an exhaustive encyclopedia, the "Halo Compendium", known affectionately as the [[Halo Story Bible]]. This condensed account described the total fiction of ''Halo'', including games, novels, characters, species and vessels. The ''Halo 3'' promotional ''[[Halo: Landfall|Landfall]]'' series directed by Neill Blomkamp was considered a test of viewer interest in a possible ''Halo'' movie.<ref name="Part1">[http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?story=greathollywoodjourney1&p=4542384 '''Bungie.net''': ''The Great (Hollywood) Journey, Part One'']</ref> | Rumors of a '''''Halo'' film''' had been circulating since release of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. However, in [[2004]], it was officially confirmed by [[Bungie]] that a film project was in development. While the movie was intended to be handled by 20th Century Fox and Universal Pictures, both pulled out due to monetary concerns in October of [[2006]] - postponing the film indefinitely until new distributors could be found. | ||
The Halo movie was to be filmed in live action with considerable CG special effects. Wingnut Films, the team behind ''Lord of the Rings'' and ''King Kong'', were also to be a part of the project. | |||
Before it was delayed, it was revealed that the film would have been shot in Wellington, New Zealand, and was slated for a summer [[2009]] release.<ref>[http://comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=15944 '''Coming Soon.net''': ''Halo Director Announced!'']</ref> To keep the producers true to the ''Halo'' Universe, Bungie prepared an exhaustive encyclopedia, the "Halo Compendium", known affectionately as the [[Halo Story Bible]]. This condensed account described the total fiction of ''Halo'', including games, novels, characters, species and vessels. | |||
The ''Halo 3'' promotional ''[[Halo: Landfall|Landfall]]'' series directed by Neill Blomkamp was considered a test of viewer interest in a possible ''Halo'' movie.<ref name="Part1">[http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?story=greathollywoodjourney1&p=4542384 '''Bungie.net''': ''The Great (Hollywood) Journey, Part One'']</ref> | |||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
{{quote|If we ever make a Halo movie, who would you want to write it?" So, I asked [[Martin O'Donnell|Marty]] as we exited the theater, "I bet that Garland guy would be all over the [[Flood]].|[[Joseph Staten]] | {{quote|If we ever make a Halo movie, who would you want to write it?" So, I asked [[Martin O'Donnell|Marty]] as we exited the theater, "I bet that Garland guy would be all over the [[Flood]].|[[Joseph Staten]], after seeing ''[[wikipedia:28 Days Later|28 Days Later]]''.}} | ||
* [[Peter Jackson]], a ''Halo'' fan, was confirmed as executive producer for the film.<ref>http://youtube.com/watch?v=KlwmSfiaTJ4</ref> | |||
* While it was assumed that Jackson would also direct, the Emmy-nominated director [[Neill Blomkamp]] was announced as helming the project. Jackson expressed his tiredness after long production times on ''King Kong'' and that ''Halo'' would have been a break. | |||
* In August 2009, Neill Blomkamp claimed the budget for the movie was around $120 million.<ref>http://movieblog.ugo.com/movies/district-9-neill-blomkamp-interview</ref> Doubting the movie's success, he lost enthusiasm and stated that ""In regards to Halo, my involvement is probably dead, I don't want it and if they came back and offered it to me I'd say no."<ref>http://movies.ign.com/articles/101/1018543p1.html</ref> | |||
* When plans for the film fell through, Jackson and director [[wikipedia:Neill Blomkamp|Neill Blomkamp]] instead started production on ''[[wikipedia:District 9|District 9]]''. Many elements from the cancelled ''Halo'' film were re-used or adapted for ''District 9'', including the basic [[Warthog]] and [[Flood infection form]] designs. | |||
===Script=== | ===Script=== | ||
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While a Halo ''theatrical'' film has been postponed, the 75-minute ''Special Edition'' cut of ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' marks the first feature-length film set in the ''Halo'' universe. Financed directly by Microsoft and originally released as a five-part web miniseries in October-November 2012, ''Forward Unto Dawn'' was released as a direct to DVD/Bluray motion picture on December 4, 2012. | While a Halo ''theatrical'' film has been postponed, the 75-minute ''Special Edition'' cut of ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' marks the first feature-length film set in the ''Halo'' universe. Financed directly by Microsoft and originally released as a five-part web miniseries in October-November 2012, ''Forward Unto Dawn'' was released as a direct to DVD/Bluray motion picture on December 4, 2012. | ||
==Timeline== | |||
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===2002=== | |||
*'''Summer of 2002''' With the success of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', Hollywood producers voice interest about making a ''Halo'' movie. Concerns over creative control sunk the idea, "thanks but no thanks" said Joseph Staten.<ref name="Part1"/> | *'''Summer of 2002''' With the success of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', Hollywood producers voice interest about making a ''Halo'' movie. Concerns over creative control sunk the idea, "thanks but no thanks" said Joseph Staten.<ref name="Part1"/> | ||
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===2004=== | |||
*'''2004 before ''[[Halo 2]]'' launch''' A Hollywood player, Peter Schlessel starts to meet with Bungie staff to discuss movie plans. He proposes that instead of leaving it up to Hollywood, "''Finance the script yourselves, Hire a writer, have him write something you love, then bring it to Hollywood with a simple message: This is the movie we want to make. Who wants to make it with us?''". On the list of Schlessel approved writers is Alex Garland, who Bungie pick for reasons listed in above article. | *'''2004 before ''[[Halo 2]]'' launch''' A Hollywood player, Peter Schlessel starts to meet with Bungie staff to discuss movie plans. He proposes that instead of leaving it up to Hollywood, "''Finance the script yourselves, Hire a writer, have him write something you love, then bring it to Hollywood with a simple message: This is the movie we want to make. Who wants to make it with us?''". On the list of Schlessel approved writers is Alex Garland, who Bungie pick for reasons listed in above article. | ||
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===2005=== | |||
*'''February 3, 2005''' Creative Artists Agency confirmed that Microsoft had completed a million-dollar deal with Alex Garland to write a screenplay based on the video game series ''Halo'', which would then be offered to studios.<ref>[http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=story&articleID=VR1117917399&cs=1&p=0&s=h '''Variety.com''': ''Halo, Hollywood'']</ref> | *'''February 3, 2005''' Creative Artists Agency confirmed that Microsoft had completed a million-dollar deal with Alex Garland to write a screenplay based on the video game series ''Halo'', which would then be offered to studios.<ref>[http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=story&articleID=VR1117917399&cs=1&p=0&s=h '''Variety.com''': ''Halo, Hollywood'']</ref> | ||
*'''June 7, 2005''' Microsoft released Garland's completed screenplay to various Hollywood studios on June 7, 2005, looking to be paid a $10 million fee as well as the studio's agreement to adhere to guidelines set by the game's developers<ref>[http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/622/622951p1.html '''IGN''': ''Halo Movie Script Delivered'']</ref>. Microsoft also wanted the studio to seek approval over the director and cast. In addition, Microsoft sought full merchandising rights for itself, a minimum $75 million budget, and company representatives' full access to the film's rough cuts in Los Angeles. Studios like Paramount, DreamWorks, Sony, and Warner Bros. did not want to cede creative rights to the film and passed over the project.<ref>[http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=9de0f087-25f9-4103-9eef-1b79b3c7ab08 '''E! Online''': ''Hollywood's Halo Effect'']</ref> | *'''June 7, 2005''' Microsoft released Garland's completed screenplay to various Hollywood studios on June 7, 2005, looking to be paid a $10 million fee as well as the studio's agreement to adhere to guidelines set by the game's developers<ref>[http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/622/622951p1.html '''IGN''': ''Halo Movie Script Delivered'']</ref>. Microsoft also wanted the studio to seek approval over the director and cast. In addition, Microsoft sought full merchandising rights for itself, a minimum $75 million budget, and company representatives' full access to the film's rough cuts in Los Angeles. Studios like Paramount, DreamWorks, Sony, and Warner Bros. did not want to cede creative rights to the film and passed over the project.<ref>[http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=9de0f087-25f9-4103-9eef-1b79b3c7ab08 '''E! Online''': ''Hollywood's Halo Effect'']</ref> | ||
*'''June 2005''' 20th Century Fox and Universal Studios entered negotiations with Microsoft to divide the distribution rights of ''Halo''. The original $10 million deal was reduced based on the studios' negative response to the exorbitant price tag. In the negotiations, Universal gained rights to release the film in North America, where Fox would distribute the film overseas. On August 22, 2005, Microsoft's deal with the studios was announced to be finalized, with summer 2008 as the target release date.<ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117927889?categoryid=1238&cs=1&s=h&p=0 '''Variety''': ''Halo makes a date'']</ref> | *'''June 2005''' 20th Century Fox and Universal Studios entered negotiations with Microsoft to divide the distribution rights of ''Halo''. The original $10 million deal was reduced based on the studios' negative response to the exorbitant price tag. In the negotiations, Universal gained rights to release the film in North America, where Fox would distribute the film overseas. On August 22, 2005, Microsoft's deal with the studios was announced to be finalized, with summer 2008 as the target release date.<ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117927889?categoryid=1238&cs=1&s=h&p=0 '''Variety''': ''Halo makes a date'']</ref> | ||
*'''October 4, 2005''' [[Bungie]] Studios announced that director Peter Jackson was signed onto the project as an executive producer.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?story=biggorilla&p=4955829 '''Bungie.net''': ''The Great Hollywood Journey, Part II'']</ref> | *'''October 4, 2005''' [[Bungie]] Studios announced that director Peter Jackson was signed onto the project as an executive producer.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?story=biggorilla&p=4955829 '''Bungie.net''': ''The Great Hollywood Journey, Part II'']</ref> | ||
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===2006=== | |||
*'''July 13, 2006''' Author D.B. Weiss revealed in an interview that he was writing the screenplay for ''Halo''. At the time of the interview, Weiss said that he was working on his second draft of the new script, which contained elements of the project's original screenplay by Alex Garland.<ref>[http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2006/07/gamesetinterview_db_weiss.php '''GameSetWatch''': ''GameSetInterview: Halo Screenwriter DB Weiss'']</ref> | *'''July 13, 2006''' Author D.B. Weiss revealed in an interview that he was writing the screenplay for ''Halo''. At the time of the interview, Weiss said that he was working on his second draft of the new script, which contained elements of the project's original screenplay by Alex Garland.<ref>[http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2006/07/gamesetinterview_db_weiss.php '''GameSetWatch''': ''GameSetInterview: Halo Screenwriter DB Weiss'']</ref> | ||
*'''August 2006''' Neill Blomkamp is picked by Jackson as the director of the ''Halo'' movie. | *'''August 2006''' Neill Blomkamp is picked by Jackson as the director of the ''Halo'' movie. | ||
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{{Article quote|"As was previously confirmed, we deeply regret that both Universal and Fox did not choose to move forward with financing the Halo film under the original terms of the agreement. At this time Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, along with their partner, Microsoft, have mutually agreed to postpone making a feature film based on the Halo video game universe until we can fulfill the promise we made to millions of Halo fans throughout the world that we would settle for no less than bringing a first class film to the big screen. We are fully supportive of Director Neill Blomkamp's vision of the film. Neill is a tremendously gifted filmmaker and his preliminary work on Halo is truly awe-inspiring. While it will undoubtedly take a little longer for Halo to reach the big screen, we are confident that the final feature film will be well worth the wait."}} | {{Article quote|"As was previously confirmed, we deeply regret that both Universal and Fox did not choose to move forward with financing the Halo film under the original terms of the agreement. At this time Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, along with their partner, Microsoft, have mutually agreed to postpone making a feature film based on the Halo video game universe until we can fulfill the promise we made to millions of Halo fans throughout the world that we would settle for no less than bringing a first class film to the big screen. We are fully supportive of Director Neill Blomkamp's vision of the film. Neill is a tremendously gifted filmmaker and his preliminary work on Halo is truly awe-inspiring. While it will undoubtedly take a little longer for Halo to reach the big screen, we are confident that the final feature film will be well worth the wait."}} | ||
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===2007=== | |||
*'''May 21, 2007''' In an interview with Cinematical.com, Peter Jackson stated that he expected the project to continue soon, once the movie studios "catch a glimpse of the ''Halo'' hype first-hand" (with the release of ''[[Halo 3]]'').<ref>Erik Davis (2007-05-26). Peter Jackson on ''Halo'', ''The Hobbit'', and ''Dambusters''</ref>. | *'''May 21, 2007''' In an interview with Cinematical.com, Peter Jackson stated that he expected the project to continue soon, once the movie studios "catch a glimpse of the ''Halo'' hype first-hand" (with the release of ''[[Halo 3]]'').<ref>Erik Davis (2007-05-26). Peter Jackson on ''Halo'', ''The Hobbit'', and ''Dambusters''</ref>. | ||
*'''July 5, 2007''' Unconfirmed rumors began to circulate that 20th Century Fox would pickup rights with the movie, however they were never confirmed, putting the development of the ''Halo'' movie in question, once again. | *'''July 5, 2007''' Unconfirmed rumors began to circulate that 20th Century Fox would pickup rights with the movie, however they were never confirmed, putting the development of the ''Halo'' movie in question, once again. | ||
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{{Article quote|"Everybody is supremely confident in Neil. Part of what excited Peter and Fran was Neil's vision. We're very confident this film will move forward with the creative partners intact, who will take the film to production."}} | {{Article quote|"Everybody is supremely confident in Neil. Part of what excited Peter and Fran was Neil's vision. We're very confident this film will move forward with the creative partners intact, who will take the film to production."}} | ||
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===2008=== | |||
*'''January 18, 2008''' Bungie mentions in its weekly update that the ''Halo'' movie is still on hold, but they posted pictures of armor and weapon replicas made by Weta's Workshop that were used in the ''[[Halo: Landfall]]'' short films.<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13174</ref> | *'''January 18, 2008''' Bungie mentions in its weekly update that the ''Halo'' movie is still on hold, but they posted pictures of armor and weapon replicas made by Weta's Workshop that were used in the ''[[Halo: Landfall]]'' short films.<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13174</ref> | ||
*'''April 1, 2008''' G.I. Joe screenwriter Stuart Beattie says he wrote spec-scripts for three potential Halo films; first one being ''Halo: Fall of Reach'', second being ''Halo: The Rise of the Flood'', and last one being ''Halo: The Battle of Earth''. Initially expected to be an April Fools joke, it was later confirmed to be genuine, though he was working in an unofficial capacity.<ref>http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-halo-movie-has-reach-4305</ref> | *'''April 1, 2008''' G.I. Joe screenwriter Stuart Beattie says he wrote spec-scripts for three potential Halo films; first one being ''Halo: Fall of Reach'', second being ''Halo: The Rise of the Flood'', and last one being ''Halo: The Battle of Earth''. Initially expected to be an April Fools joke, it was later confirmed to be genuine, though he was working in an unofficial capacity.<ref>http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-halo-movie-has-reach-4305</ref> | ||
*'''July 21, 2008''' Microsoft Game Studios Phil Spencer and vice president of Strategy and Business Development Shane Kim say in a video interview that they are still in discussions with various potential partners and that there continues to be tremendous interest. Quoted from the video: "We wanna make sure, whenever we translate it to the big screen that its going to be a movie worthy of the IP (intellectual property). So we’re going to be very careful about how we proceed there."<ref>http://kotaku.com/5027298/phil-spencer-and-shane-kim-talk-halo</ref> | *'''July 21, 2008''' Microsoft Game Studios Phil Spencer and vice president of Strategy and Business Development Shane Kim say in a video interview that they are still in discussions with various potential partners and that there continues to be tremendous interest. Quoted from the video: "We wanna make sure, whenever we translate it to the big screen that its going to be a movie worthy of the IP (intellectual property). So we’re going to be very careful about how we proceed there."<ref>http://kotaku.com/5027298/phil-spencer-and-shane-kim-talk-halo</ref> | ||
*'''August 4, 2008''' Unofficial concept art for a ''Halo: The Fall of Reach'' movie is shown.<ref name="latinoreview.com">http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-halo-fall-of-reach-concept-art-5150</ref> | *'''August 4, 2008''' Unofficial concept art for a ''Halo: The Fall of Reach'' movie is shown.<ref name="latinoreview.com">http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-halo-fall-of-reach-concept-art-5150</ref> | ||
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===2009=== | |||
*'''July 17, 2009''' Stuart Beattie announces that he will be planning an attempt to direct his ''Halo: The Fall of Reach'' script if no one else will do so. | *'''July 17, 2009''' Stuart Beattie announces that he will be planning an attempt to direct his ''Halo: The Fall of Reach'' script if no one else will do so. | ||
*'''July 24, 2009''' At Comic-Con, Neill Blomkamp denies that his upcoming film ([http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1136608/ ''District 9'']) is a showcase for how he could handle a ''Halo'' film, and confirms that he is no longer involved<ref>[http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/07/24/confirmed-director-neill-blomkamp-would-probably-not-do-a-halo-film-even-if-offered-one/ Slashfilm.com interview with Neill Blomkamp]</ref>: | *'''July 24, 2009''' At Comic-Con, Neill Blomkamp denies that his upcoming film ([http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1136608/ ''District 9'']) is a showcase for how he could handle a ''Halo'' film, and confirms that he is no longer involved<ref>[http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/07/24/confirmed-director-neill-blomkamp-would-probably-not-do-a-halo-film-even-if-offered-one/ Slashfilm.com interview with Neill Blomkamp]</ref>: | ||
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{{Article quote|"We don't control 'Halo,' we were simply just involved at that time to make the movie. The rights were with Universal and Fox, but now they reverted back to Microsoft, who developed the game. And I think Microsoft wants to figure out what to do with 'Halo.' It was a distressing experience for us when the film fell over and it was distressing for Microsoft, because they wanted to see a film made. The studio politics was the reason why it fell over. They had a bad experience as well. They are just trying to figure out what their relationship with Hollywood is. If any company can make a film independently without the need of a Hollywood studio, it would be Microsoft. Maybe that's what they will choose to do and maybe they'll come back to us to talk to us. I'm not sure."}} | {{Article quote|"We don't control 'Halo,' we were simply just involved at that time to make the movie. The rights were with Universal and Fox, but now they reverted back to Microsoft, who developed the game. And I think Microsoft wants to figure out what to do with 'Halo.' It was a distressing experience for us when the film fell over and it was distressing for Microsoft, because they wanted to see a film made. The studio politics was the reason why it fell over. They had a bad experience as well. They are just trying to figure out what their relationship with Hollywood is. If any company can make a film independently without the need of a Hollywood studio, it would be Microsoft. Maybe that's what they will choose to do and maybe they'll come back to us to talk to us. I'm not sure."}} | ||
*'''July 30, 2009''' Microsoft claims that Peter Jackson's ''Halo'' projects are not, in fact, dead. "Microsoft Game Studios is deeply committed to supporting and strategically growing the Halo franchise, and our relationship with Peter and his team is something that we greatly value. Given the bandwidth of both of our companies we've decided to put this joint effort on hold and prioritize resources against other projects like ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and ''[[Halo Legends]]''".<ref>http://www.incgamers.com/News/17692/peter-jacksons-halo-projects-not-dead</ref> | *'''July 30, 2009''' Microsoft claims that Peter Jackson's ''Halo'' projects are not, in fact, dead. "Microsoft Game Studios is deeply committed to supporting and strategically growing the Halo franchise, and our relationship with Peter and his team is something that we greatly value. Given the bandwidth of both of our companies we've decided to put this joint effort on hold and prioritize resources against other projects like ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and ''[[Halo Legends]]''".<ref>http://www.incgamers.com/News/17692/peter-jacksons-halo-projects-not-dead</ref> | ||
*'''August 3, 2009''' Stuart Beattie elaborates on his Halo effort in an interview: | *'''August 3, 2009''' Stuart Beattie elaborates on his Halo effort in an interview: | ||
{{Article quote|“I’ve been relentlessly at it for the last year and a half now, trying to convince Microsoft to make it, and trying to find a big filmmaker who wants to make it with us. I have a lot of hope for the Halo film, it’s not dead in my book. I won’t let it die. It’s too good to let go, I mean it’s our generation’s Star Wars. The whole thing is so cinematic, I just think it’s dying to be done.” Anything I can do to be a part of it, to help get it going, I’ll do it.”}} | {{Article quote|“I’ve been relentlessly at it for the last year and a half now, trying to convince Microsoft to make it, and trying to find a big filmmaker who wants to make it with us. I have a lot of hope for the Halo film, it’s not dead in my book. I won’t let it die. It’s too good to let go, I mean it’s our generation’s Star Wars. The whole thing is so cinematic, I just think it’s dying to be done.” Anything I can do to be a part of it, to help get it going, I’ll do it.”}} | ||
*'''August 7, 2009''' [http://www.iesb.net/ IESB] reports that Steven Spielberg (who is a closet gamer) was greatly impressed with Stuart Beattie's take on ''Halo'' and is planning to sign on as the producer. The article also states that he is in active negotiations with Microsoft to acquire the film rights for DreamWorks, as they are looking for a big tent pole to help launch their newly independent studio(with distribution over at Walt Disney Pictures) after losing ''[[wikipedia:Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' to Paramount.<ref>http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7261:iesb-exclusive-master-chief-and-halo-may-be-coming-to-the-big-screen-sooner-than-expected-with-a-new-big-name-producer&catid=43:exclusive-features&Itemid=73</ref> | *'''August 7, 2009''' [http://www.iesb.net/ IESB] reports that Steven Spielberg (who is a closet gamer) was greatly impressed with Stuart Beattie's take on ''Halo'' and is planning to sign on as the producer. The article also states that he is in active negotiations with Microsoft to acquire the film rights for DreamWorks, as they are looking for a big tent pole to help launch their newly independent studio(with distribution over at Walt Disney Pictures) after losing ''[[wikipedia:Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' to Paramount.<ref>http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7261:iesb-exclusive-master-chief-and-halo-may-be-coming-to-the-big-screen-sooner-than-expected-with-a-new-big-name-producer&catid=43:exclusive-features&Itemid=73</ref> | ||
*'''August 11, 2009''' A Microsoft spokesperson responds on the Spielberg rumors saying that they're "glad that there's still a lot of enthusiasm in the entertainment industry surrounding the idea of a Halo movie." But he further states that film is still on hold and that they are putting their full focus on the ''Halo 3: ODST'' and ''Halo: Reach'' projects until further notice.<ref>http://kotaku.com/5334508/microsoft-halo-movie-still-on-hold</ref> | *'''August 11, 2009''' A Microsoft spokesperson responds on the Spielberg rumors saying that they're "glad that there's still a lot of enthusiasm in the entertainment industry surrounding the idea of a Halo movie." But he further states that film is still on hold and that they are putting their full focus on the ''Halo 3: ODST'' and ''Halo: Reach'' projects until further notice.<ref>http://kotaku.com/5334508/microsoft-halo-movie-still-on-hold</ref> | ||
*'''October 5, 2009''' Frank O' Connor confirms that Microsoft is still "being very careful to pick the right time and the right partner" to get the development of the movie restarted in an interview with USA Today. He also reveals that future Halo installments in the franchise are being planned out for the next six years that will provide conclusions to the canon storyline<ref>http://www.usatoday.com/tech/gaming/2009-10-05-halo-spins-off-products_N.htm</ref> | *'''October 5, 2009''' Frank O' Connor confirms that Microsoft is still "being very careful to pick the right time and the right partner" to get the development of the movie restarted in an interview with USA Today. He also reveals that future Halo installments in the franchise are being planned out for the next six years that will provide conclusions to the canon storyline<ref>http://www.usatoday.com/tech/gaming/2009-10-05-halo-spins-off-products_N.htm</ref> | ||
*'''March 25, 2010''' It is revealed that interest in the film is high once more due to ''Halo Legends'' and the upcoming ''Halo: Reach'' game.<ref>http://www.industrygamers.com/news/halo-reach-should-make-a-halo-movie-more-likely-says-bungie/</ref> | <br> | ||
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*'''March 25, 2010''' It is revealed that interest in the film is high once more due to ''Halo Legends'' and the upcoming ''Halo: Reach'' game.<ref>http://www.industrygamers.com/news/halo-reach-should-make-a-halo-movie-more-likely-says-bungie/</ref><br> | |||
*'''April 7, 2010''' Frank O'Connor states confidently that the film will happen eventually:<ref>http://movies.ign.com/articles/108/1082457p1.html</ref> | *'''April 7, 2010''' Frank O'Connor states confidently that the film will happen eventually:<ref>http://movies.ign.com/articles/108/1082457p1.html</ref> | ||
{{Article quote|"We're going to make a movie when the time is right," he said. "We own the IP. If we want to make a movie, the scale of all the other stuff that we do changes dramatically. We make tens and tens of millions of dollars on ancillary stuff, toys, apparel, music and publishing. If we do a movie all of that will grow exponentially. We have some numbers if we do a movie, but it changes everything. It also changes our target and age demographic."}} | {{Article quote|"We're going to make a movie when the time is right," he said. "We own the IP. If we want to make a movie, the scale of all the other stuff that we do changes dramatically. We make tens and tens of millions of dollars on ancillary stuff, toys, apparel, music and publishing. If we do a movie all of that will grow exponentially. We have some numbers if we do a movie, but it changes everything. It also changes our target and age demographic."}} | ||
*'''September 4, 2010''' O'Connor says that any Halo film would likely serve as a standalone story and not be "a verbatim retelling of the game". It is reported that they are still developing scripts by Alex Garland with Stuart Beattie, D.B. Weiss and Josh Olson's work as potential blueprints for an updated screenplay. Microsoft's aim now with ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' is for the game to relate to wider audiences in order to pave the way for a bigscreen adaptation, hence director [[Noam Murro|Noam Murro's]] [[Remember Reach]] live-action shorts for Reach's viral marketing campaign. Also, a [[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn| live-action miniseries]] is on the horizon as well.<ref>http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118023688.html?categoryid=1009&cs=1</ref> | *'''September 4, 2010''' O'Connor says that any Halo film would likely serve as a standalone story and not be "a verbatim retelling of the game". It is reported that they are still developing scripts by Alex Garland with Stuart Beattie, D.B. Weiss and Josh Olson's work as potential blueprints for an updated screenplay. Microsoft's aim now with ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' is for the game to relate to wider audiences in order to pave the way for a bigscreen adaptation, hence director [[Noam Murro|Noam Murro's]] [[Remember Reach]] live-action shorts for Reach's viral marketing campaign. Also, a [[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn| live-action miniseries]] is on the horizon as well.<ref>http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118023688.html?categoryid=1009&cs=1</ref> | ||
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===2012=== | |||
*'''November 5, 2012''' The first feature-length motion picture set in the ''Halo'' universe is released in form of ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn|Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Special Edition]]''.<ref name="thb5612">[http://www.halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/05/16/The-Halo-Bulletin-51612.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 5.16.12'']</ref> | *'''November 5, 2012''' The first feature-length motion picture set in the ''Halo'' universe is released in form of ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn|Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Special Edition]]''.<ref name="thb5612">[http://www.halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/05/16/The-Halo-Bulletin-51612.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 5.16.12'']</ref> | ||
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===2013=== | |||
*'''April 10, 2013''' Neil Blomkamp announces that he would still be interested in directing a Halo movie, if given the opportunity and more creative freedom.<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/neill-blomkamp-would-still-like-to-do-that-halo-movie-actually/ '''Joystiq.com:''' ''Neill Blomkamp would still like to do that Halo movie'']</ref> | *'''April 10, 2013''' Neil Blomkamp announces that he would still be interested in directing a Halo movie, if given the opportunity and more creative freedom.<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/neill-blomkamp-would-still-like-to-do-that-halo-movie-actually/ '''Joystiq.com:''' ''Neill Blomkamp would still like to do that Halo movie'']</ref> | ||
*'''May 21, 2013''' Along with the announcement of the [[Xbox One]], a [[Halo (TV series)|Halo television series]] produced by Stephen Spielberg is unveiled.<ref>[http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/21/4352280/microsoft-announces-live-action-halo-tv-series-with-steven-spielberg TheVerge.com: ''Microsoft announces live action 'Halo' TV series with Steven Spielberg'']</ref> | *'''May 21, 2013''' Along with the announcement of the [[Xbox One]], a [[Halo (TV series)|Halo television series]] produced by Stephen Spielberg is unveiled.<ref>[http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/21/4352280/microsoft-announces-live-action-halo-tv-series-with-steven-spielberg TheVerge.com: ''Microsoft announces live action 'Halo' TV series with Steven Spielberg'']</ref> | ||
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===2014=== | |||
*'''April 28, 2014''' 343 Industries and Microsoft reveal a digital feature produced by [[Wikipedia:Ridley Scott|Ridley Scott]], officially announced at [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2014]] as ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''. <ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2014/04/ent-xbox-originals-unveil '''Xbox.com''' - ''Xbox Originals: Coming Soon to a Screen Near You'']</ref> | *'''April 28, 2014''' 343 Industries and Microsoft reveal a digital feature produced by [[Wikipedia:Ridley Scott|Ridley Scott]], officially announced at [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2014]] as ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''. <ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2014/04/ent-xbox-originals-unveil '''Xbox.com''' - ''Xbox Originals: Coming Soon to a Screen Near You'']</ref> | ||
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==Others== | ==Others== | ||
There are also a variety of ''Halo'' props built by [[WETA Workshop]]. Even though they were made for the ''[[Halo: Landfall]]'' short films and not for the actual film, they provide a glimpse as to what the film's visual style would have been like. | There are also a variety of ''Halo'' props built by [[WETA Workshop]]. Even though they were made for the ''[[Halo: Landfall]]'' short films and not for the actual film, they provide a glimpse as to what the film's visual style would have been like. | ||