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'''''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 name="Sparkast 14">[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_014.mp3 ''343 Sparkast 014]''</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 name="Sparkast 14">[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_014.mp3 ''343 Sparkast 014]''</ref>


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==Production==
==Production==
{{Quote|We wanted to do something unique from a narrative standpoint that's big in scale.|Matt McCloskey - ''Director, Franchise Business Development''}}
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"/>
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"/>


Revision as of 10:15, September 12, 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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"The Story of Halo 4 Begins at Dawn."
— Official tagline

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]

Production

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

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.[9] 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.[9] 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.[9]

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.[10]

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 and technology

Weapons

Locations

Organizations

Vehicles

Trailers

The official trailer of the series was released on Halo Waypoint and on YouTube by Machinima Prime on July 12, 2012.[13][14]

A short, "Enlist", was released on Halo Waypoint and on Youtube by Machinima Prime on August 24, 2012.[15][16]

A short, "Cryo", was released on Halo Waypoint and on Youtube by Machinima Prime on August 31, 2012.[17][18]

A short, "Flag", was released on Halo Waypoint and on Youtube by Machinima Prime on September 7th, 2012.[19][20]

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.[9]

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. ^ a b c 343 Sparkast 014
  7. ^ Halo Waypoint: Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Teaser
  8. ^ YouTube: Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Official Teaser Trailer
  9. ^ a b c d Kotaku.com: First Look at the "Set" of the Halo 4 Live Action Series
  10. ^ a b c d YouTube: First Look: Halo 4 Forward Unto Dawn (Live Action Series)
  11. ^ a b The Angeles Times: Hero Complex: Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’ will be the first ‘Halo’ movie
  12. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin: 7.12.12
  13. ^ Halo Waypoint: Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Trailer
  14. ^ YouTube: Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Official Full-length Trailer (Official live action Machinima Prime series)
  15. ^ Halo Waypoint Forward Unto Dawn: "Enlist"
  16. ^ Youtube Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn - "Enlist" - Bonus content
  17. ^ Halo Waypoint: Forward Unto Dawn: "Cryo"
  18. ^ YouTube: Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn - "Cryo"
  19. ^ Halo Waypoint: Forward Unto Dawn: "Flag"
  20. ^ Youtube: Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn - "Flag"
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