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{{Quote|We wanted to do something unique from a narrative standpoint that's big in scale.|Matt McCloskey - ''Director, Franchise Business Development''}}
{{Quote|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, <ref name="Bulletin 5252012"/> is comprised of five 15-minute episodes that will be released on a weekly basis. The series' plot, occurring circa [[2526]],<ref name="THB 7.18.12">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/07/19/The-Halo-Bulletin-71812.aspx ''The Halo Bulletin: 7.18.12'']</ref> will revolve around how [[John-117]] inspired [[Thomas Lasky]], a young cadet to eventually become a leader on the {{UNSCship|Infinity}}. Along with a new character that will also appear in ''[[Halo 4]]'', the series will explore the beginning of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118053273 '''Variety''': '' 'Halo' Web series to bow before next game'']</ref> It will be hosted on [[Halo Waypoint]] and [[Wikipedia:Machinima.com|Machinima.com]].<ref>[http://www.insidegamingdaily.com/2012/04/30/halo-4-live-action-series-to-debut-on-machinima-network/ '''Inside Gaming Daily''': ''IGDaily - Halo Live-Action Series - 4/30/12'']</ref> A 90-minute extended version will be included with the ''Halo 4 Limited Edition''.<ref>[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>
'''''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''''' is an upcoming live-action miniseries. The series, scheduled for release in October 2012, <ref name="Bulletin 5252012"/> is comprised of five 15-minute episodes that will be released on a weekly basis. The series' plot, occurring circa [[2526]],<ref name="THB 7.18.12">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/07/19/The-Halo-Bulletin-71812.aspx ''The Halo Bulletin: 7.18.12'']</ref> will revolve around how [[John-117]] inspired [[Thomas Lasky]], a young cadet to eventually become a leader on the {{UNSCship|Infinity}}. Along with a new character that will also appear in ''[[Halo 4]]'', the series will explore the beginning of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118053273 '''Variety''': '' 'Halo' Web series to bow before next game'']</ref> It will be hosted on [[Halo Waypoint]] and [[Wikipedia:Machinima.com|Machinima.com]].<ref>[http://www.insidegamingdaily.com/2012/04/30/halo-4-live-action-series-to-debut-on-machinima-network/ '''Inside Gaming Daily''': ''IGDaily - Halo Live-Action Series - 4/30/12'']</ref> A 90-minute extended version will be included with the ''Halo 4 Limited Edition''.<ref>[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> The series was known as ''Sleeper'' during pre-production.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_014.mp3 ''343 Sparkast 014''</ref>
 
An early episode of the series is currently known as "''Sleeper''" and is in production.<ref name="Kotaku 512012"/>


A [[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn teaser trailer|teaser trailer]] for the series was released on Halo Waypoint and on YouTube by Machinima on July 2, 2012.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/halo-4-forward-unto-dawn-teaser/f09d710d-8904-4cde-a620-6c0033f8133e '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Teaser'']</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8me1cD01Lw '''YouTube''': ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Official Teaser Trailer'']</ref>
A [[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn teaser trailer|teaser trailer]] for the series was released on Halo Waypoint and on YouTube by Machinima on July 2, 2012.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/halo-4-forward-unto-dawn-teaser/f09d710d-8904-4cde-a620-6c0033f8133e '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Teaser'']</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8me1cD01Lw '''YouTube''': ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Official Teaser Trailer'']</ref>
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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> Much, if not all of the series 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|Daniel Cudmore]], best known for his role as the mutant [[Wikipedia:Colossus in other media#X2|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"/>
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|Daniel Cudmore]], best known for his role as the mutant [[Wikipedia:Colossus in other media#X2|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"/>

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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, occurring circa 2526,[2] will revolve around how John-117 inspired Thomas Lasky, 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.[3] It will be hosted on Halo Waypoint and Machinima.com.[4] A 90-minute extended version will be included with the Halo 4 Limited Edition.[5] The series was known as Sleeper during pre-production.[6]

A teaser trailer for the series was released on Halo Waypoint and on YouTube by Machinima on July 2, 2012.[7][8]

The official trailer of the series was released on Halo Waypoint and on YouTube by Machinima Prime on July 12, 2012.[9][10]

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.[11] Much, if not all of the series is set at the university, doubling as a futuristic UNSC officer academy, will introduce the main protagonist of Forward Unto Dawn.[11] 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.[11]

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 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.[12]

As Forward Unto Dawn is set thirty-one years before Halo 4, the production team originally experimented with de-aging Steve Downes' voice so he could voice the fifteen-year-old John-117; Cudmore would act only as the Spartan's physical embodiment. However, the team realized that Downes' altered voice sounded too high-pitched. Thus, Cudmore was given the role of voicing John, whose voice would evolve over three decades to possess the gruffer quality of Downes' performance.[2]

Appearances

Characters

Equipment

Weapons

Locations

Organizations

Vehicles

Gallery

  • The series' first teaser image.

    The series' first teaser image.

  • Series logo

    Series logo

  • John-117 in MJOLNIR Mark IV armor.

    John-117 in MJOLNIR Mark IV armor.

Trivia

Many of the murals seen on set are enlarged pieces taken from the concept art of Halo 3: ODST.[11]

Note

  1. ^ The MA5 assault rifles featured in the series superficially resemble the MA5D, which is not known to have entered service prior to 2557. High-resolution screen captures show that the rifles receive 32-round magazines, which are standard for the MA5C. This suggests that the weapons are either MA5Cs with D-style flash hiders, or that they are MA5Bs, (which were standard issue at the time), with the aforementioned flash hiders and non-standard magazines.

Sources

  1. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Bulletin 5252012
  2. ^ a b The Halo Bulletin: 7.18.12
  3. ^ Variety: 'Halo' Web series to bow before next game
  4. ^ Inside Gaming Daily: IGDaily - Halo Live-Action Series - 4/30/12
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, The Halo Bulletin 5.16.12
  6. ^ [http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_014.mp3 343 Sparkast 014
  7. ^ Halo Waypoint: Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Teaser
  8. ^ YouTube: Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Official Teaser Trailer
  9. ^ Halo Waypoint: Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Trailer
  10. ^ YouTube: Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Official Full-length Trailer (Official live action Machinima Prime series)
  11. ^ a b c d Kotaku.com: First Look at the "Set" of the Halo 4 Live Action Series
  12. ^ a b c d YouTube: First Look: Halo 4 Forward Unto Dawn (Live Action Series)
  13. ^ a b The Angeles Times: Hero Complex: Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’ will be the first ‘Halo’ movie
  14. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin: 7.12.12
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