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==Production==
==Production==
Filming is noted to have started as early as April 28th, 2012 at [[Wikipedia:Simon Fraser University|Simon Fraser University]] in [[Wikipedia:Vancouver|Vancouver]], [[Wikipedia:British Columbia|British Columbia]], [[Wikipedia:Canada|Canada]], a popular filming location for many notable science fiction series like [[Wikipedia:Stargate SG-1|''Stargate SG-1'']] and [[Wikipedia:Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)|''Battlestar Galactica'']].<ref name="Kotaku 512012">[http://kotaku.com/5906858/first-look-at-the-set-of-the-halo-4-live-action-series '''Kotaku.com:''' ''First Look at the "Set" of the Halo 4 Live Action Series'']</ref> The episode, known as ''Sleeper'', is set at the university, doubling as a futuristic UNSC officer academy, will introduce the main protagonist of ''Forward Unto Dawn''.<ref name="Kotaku 512012"/> Propaganda murals depicting [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s and fighter aircraft, statues of historic military commanders (including a depiction of Roman general [[Wikipedia:Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo|Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo]]), and other signature futuristic artwork were seen decorated around the campus.<ref name="Kotaku 512012"/>
Filming is noted to have started as early as April 28th, 2012 at [[Wikipedia:Simon Fraser University|Simon Fraser University]] in [[Wikipedia:Vancouver|Vancouver]], [[Wikipedia:British Columbia|British Columbia]], [[Wikipedia:Canada|Canada]], a popular filming location for many notable science fiction series like [[Wikipedia:Stargate SG-1|''Stargate SG-1'']] and [[Wikipedia:Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)|''Battlestar Galactica'']].<ref name="Kotaku 512012">[http://kotaku.com/5906858/first-look-at-the-set-of-the-halo-4-live-action-series '''Kotaku.com:''' ''First Look at the "Set" of the Halo 4 Live Action Series'']</ref> The episode, known as ''Sleeper'', is set at the university, doubling as a futuristic UNSC officer academy, will introduce the main protagonist of ''Forward Unto Dawn''.<ref name="Kotaku 512012"/> Propaganda murals depicting [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s and fighter aircraft, statues of historic military commanders (including a depiction of Roman general [[Wikipedia:Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo|Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo]]), and other signature futuristic artwork were seen decorated around the campus.<ref name="Kotaku 512012"/>
John-117 will play a pivotal role in the series, though he is not the main protagonist. That role is instead filled by Thomas Lasky, who will also be a major character in ''Halo 4''. The Master Chief is portrayed by Canadian actor [[Wikipedia:Daniel Cudmore]], best known for his role as the mutant [[Wikipedia:Colossus (comics)|Colossus]] in the [[Wikipedia:X-Men (film series)|''X-Men'' film series]]. Lasky is played by Australian actor [[Wikipedia:Tom Green (Australian actor)|Tom Green]].<ref name="IGN"/>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==

Revision as of 17:29, July 11, 2012

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This article is about the web series. For the UNSC ship, see UNSC Forward Unto Dawn.

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"We wanted to do something unique from a narrative standpoint that's big in scale."
— Matt McCloskey - Director, Franchise Business Development

Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn is an upcoming live-action miniseries. The series, scheduled for release in October 2012, [1] is comprised of five 15-minute episodes that will be released on a weekly basis. The series' plot will revolve around how John-117 inspired a young cadet to eventually become a leader on the Template:UNSCship. Along with a new character that will also appear in Halo 4, the series will explore the beginning of the Human-Covenant War.[2] It will be hosted on Halo Waypoint and Machinima.com.[3] A 90-minute extended version will be included with the Halo 4 Limited Edition.[4]

An early episode of the series is currently known as "Sleeper" and is in production.[5]

A teaser trailer for the series was released on Halo Waypoint and on YouTube by Machinima on July 2, 2012.[6][7]

Production

Filming is noted to have started as early as April 28th, 2012 at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, a popular filming location for many notable science fiction series like Stargate SG-1 and Battlestar Galactica.[5] The episode, known as Sleeper, is set at the university, doubling as a futuristic UNSC officer academy, will introduce the main protagonist of Forward Unto Dawn.[5] Propaganda murals depicting Orbital Drop Shock Troopers and fighter aircraft, statues of historic military commanders (including a depiction of Roman general Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo), and other signature futuristic artwork were seen decorated around the campus.[5]

John-117 will play a pivotal role in the series, though he is not the main protagonist. That role is instead filled by Thomas Lasky, who will also be a major character in Halo 4. The Master Chief is portrayed by Canadian actor Wikipedia:Daniel Cudmore, best known for his role as the mutant Colossus in the X-Men film series. Lasky is played by Australian actor Tom Green.[8]

Appearances

Characters

Equipment

Weapons

Locations

Organizations

Vehicles

Gallery

  • The series' first teaser image.

    The series' first teaser image.

  • John-117 in MJOLNIR Mark IV armor.

    John-117 in MJOLNIR Mark IV armor.

Trivia

  • John-117 has been shown wearing the MJOLNIR Mark IV variant featured in The Package. This suggests the time frame in which the miniseries occurs.
  • Many of the murals seen on set are enlarged pieces taken from the concept art of Halo 3: ODST. [5]

Sources

  1. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Bulletin 5252012
  2. ^ Variety: 'Halo' Web series to bow before next game
  3. ^ Inside Gaming Daily: IGDaily - Halo Live-Action Series - 4/30/12
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, The Halo Bulletin 5.16.12
  5. ^ a b c d e Kotaku.com: First Look at the "Set" of the Halo 4 Live Action Series
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint: Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Teaser
  7. ^ YouTube: Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Official Teaser Trailer
  8. ^ a b c d YouTube: First Look: Halo 4 Forward Unto Dawn (Live Action Series)
  9. ^ a b The Angeles Times: Hero Complex: Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’ will be the first ‘Halo’ movie
  10. ^ a b The Peak: Halo webseries filmed on Burnaby campus?
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