Halo-General Info, Rumors, etc.

[The3rdSkywalker]

I haven't seen a thread on the upcoming Halo movie yet, so let the speculation begin.

[cg124]

william shatner as master chief= Genius!

[Frizzo the Clown]

I hate it when people start new threads without adding anything of their own to it.

[WatsUrBif22]

I hate it when people start new threads without adding anything of their own to it.

What the hell does that mean???

[w00t_man]

Bungie Studios has a full article up on details of the movie, at least those they are allowed to reveal. it's a good read.

http://bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?story=greathollywoodjourney1&p=4542384

[Frizzo the Clown]

What the hell does that mean???
It means he started a thread simply for the sake of starting a thread, and not because he had anything to say. If he did, he would've said it in his post.

[WatsUrBif22]

It means he started a thread simply for the sake of starting a thread, and not because he had anything to say. If he did, he would've said it in his post.

who cares, he did it for the people.

[Frizzo the Clown]

who cares, he did it for the people.
I do. Unless you've got some information to share, or a question to ask, then don't start a thread.

[Tornado]

Russell Crowe for Master Chief.

[FilmJerk]

who cares, he did it for the people.
:lol: "for the people"

[halo7]

Someone say my name?

[HeadHunter]

Ronald McDonald for Master Chief

[Frizzo the Clown]

Ronald McDonald for Master Chief
How dare you mention that charletan's name in my presence! He gives all clowns a bad name. No booze....no hookers...who the hell does he think he is?

[WatsUrBif22]

"for the people"

yea, he did it so the people can talk about it.

[HeadHunter]

How dare you mention that charletan's name in my presence! He gives all clowns a bad name. No booze....no hookers...who the hell does he think he is?


personally I always considered him a phedofile.....running around with all those children..its disgusting

[HeadHunter]

yea, he did it so the people can talk about it.

so far he hasnt suceeded

[WatsUrBif22]

so far he hasnt suceeded

its because pepole are fighting

[Frizzo the Clown]

personally I always considered him a phedofile.....running around with all those children..its disgusting
Yes, and that also makes him a disgrace to all clowns. I mean, midgets are one thing...but children? Sicko.

[HeadHunter]

were not fighting....were winding you up...its different

[Frizzo the Clown]

its because pepole are fighting
Maybe if he'd included some speculation of his own in his post, or some info obtained somewhere else, then there would be some discussion.

[WatsUrBif22]

were not fighting....were winding you up...its different

even tho taht sounds completely wrong...i know it means something else so...what is it? :confused:

[HeadHunter]

Yes, and that also makes him a disgrace to all clowns. I mean, midgets are one thing...but children? Sicko.


yes.....at least the 4ft people you hang around with are of legal age....plus they know how to drink Taquilla

[HeadHunter]

even tho taht sounds completely wrong...i know it means something else so...what is it? :confused:


in the two were's ad a ' before the r to spell we're

[Frizzo the Clown]

yes.....at least the 4ft people you hang around with are of legal age....plus they know how to drink Taquilla
And they know how to drink tequila, too. ;)

[HeadHunter]

usually its got several extra letters after I have drank the bottle....I dont usually pay attention before that

[WuTical]

What the hell does that mean???
i'm sorry but you're a dumbass

you don't understand anything

[FilmJerk]

:lol:

[Ewok Droppings]

I personally never understood the hype around Halo. The game was only so-so, but maybe that's because FPS's are way better on the PC than consoles and playing Halo was nothing original for PC. I'm not counting on this movie being anything more than a typical video game turned movie "B" action flick that disappoints on just about every level.

[Tornado]

That's the thing though, it won't be just another stupid B-action flick. If the writers stick to the general storyline of the first game, it'll be epic.

[The3rdSkywalker]

OK, here's my opinion:

1. They should stay close to the books. The first movie should feature the selection of John 117 and the fall of Reach, then spread into the main game, ending right where Halo 1 ends. A sequel would follow Halo 2.

2. No one should play Master Chief. Maybe show the back of his head as he puts his helmet on, but nothing else, sort of like Darth Vader. Possibly show his real face at the end of the movie. The guy who voiced him in the game should do him in the movie as well.

Well, there you go. :cool:

[Imagination_13]

I agree, the movie should be based on Fall of Reach. That would make for some awesome drama, crazy action, and wicked space battles. I also agree on Steve Downes doing a voice over, and never showing Master Chief's face. They did it with Darth Vader, I think they should do it with MC as well. It'd be cool if they use the first person POV stuff Doom came up with too.

Of course I wouldn't mind a completely original story in the Halo universe that doesn't involve Master Chief. :confused:

[Ewok Droppings]

That's the thing though, it won't be just another stupid B-action flick. If the writers stick to the general storyline of the first game, it'll be epic.
I don't know - it's seems to be such a big problem with the conversion of video games to movies. I didn't think the Resident Evil storyline in the game was bad, but the movies were crap.

[w00t_man]

The only problem with basing it on The Fall of Reach is that for most of that book, the Master Chief doesnt have armor or a helmet, so showing his face would probably be pretty necessary.

Like i said before, go read what Bungie has to say about it...i posted a link earlier in this thread.

[Imagination_13]

Well, it is teenage Master Chief mostly.

[The3rdSkywalker]

They should take just the important parts of Fall of Reach and all of The Flood.

[DarthVader 2004]

From what i undertsand Halo is going to be a summer 2007 release. With this and other films. Sounds like 2007 will be a better year in a while for movies. 2006 may not be to bad either. I think this year wasn't as good as 2004 movies. Except for Episode 3 and Batman Begins

[prizm]

only rumor i have heard is that the script was written by some hack, and it is terrible
if thats the case, this movie will be a trainwreck that may make catwoman seem like citizen kane

[Tornado]

Actually, no. The script is being written by Alex Garland who wrote '28 Days Later', which was pretty good if you haven't seen it.

[The3rdSkywalker]

and he got paid handsomely for it to. $1 million bucks to be exact.

[LOTRNUT04]

doing it on the fall of reach is the best idea...that was a really, surprisingly, good book

[oxygenuk]

i cant wait to see the cg effects in this film, there stunning in the game already so cant imagine what theyll be like for hollywood :D

[André]

Whats the budget for the movie?

I just hope the stuff i really liked in the first game (havent played the second) is brougth massive to the screen. Like showing the "halo" for the first time must be insane :)

Not to mention that every single outside-shot must have matte paintings or something for the background halo.

[The3rdSkywalker]

They should definetly get ILM or WETA for this project.
That and a good director

[neo11]

They should use the voice cast for this. Plus they need to get a decent director for this. If You-Know-Who touches this, he's dead. And another thing, I think it would be best if it were based on the books. Thats my two cents.

[WatsUrBif22]

They should use the voice cast for this. Plus they need to get a decent director for this. If You-Know-Who touches this, he's dead. And another thing, I think it would be best if it were based on the books. Thats my two cents.

Uwe Boll? why does he still direct?

[The3rdSkywalker]

Microsoft would never sell him the rights to it anyway.

[Fanible]

Well, Bungie wouldn't allow Microsoft to sell him the rights either.

[neo11]

I'm out for blood.
http://imdb.com/title/tt0464037/
Look at whos directing.

[insaneMoViEgoer]

thats bull, the problem with imdb is that it accepts fan submissions without verification. so dont worry about it.

[Imagination_13]

AHAHHAHA! Whoever submitted that is a genius. :D

[iv3rdawG]

i'm sorry but you're a dumbass

you don't understand anything
Woooooo, man that was hillarious lol :funny:

[Tornado]

Yeah, Uwe Boll isn't directing this. Bungie would never approve of that.

[Fanible]

**
No sense beating around the bush. I would only say that if you’re not already sitting down, you absolutely should.

A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to partner with two tremendous Producers from Universal, Mary Parent and Scott Stuber. In the short time they’ve been on board, Mary and Scott have joined with Peter Schlessel to accomplish unimaginably wonderful things. Example? They’ve secured an Executive Producer to help guarantee the creative integrity and technical excellence of the Halo film.

And that Executive Producer’s name is Peter Jackson.

I’ll give you a second to process. If you’re having a strong, emotional reaction, don’t panic. When I heard the news it took me the better part of a day just to stop smiling.

Yes. The Peter Jackson, Executive Producing the Halo film.

Needless to say I and the rest of Bungie are positively incontinent (Marty especially). But what really knocks us on our asses is we’re also getting the combined talent of the mighty men and women of WETA in the bargain. From fabricating Covenant weapons to building life-sized Forerunner structures to accomplishing shot after shot of complex live-action/CG integration – simply put, there’s no group of people we’d rather have realize the Halo universe on screen.

Indeed, I don’t think there’s another group that even could.

Mary and Scott know Peter Jackson and his partner Fran Walsh because of their work on King Kong (which Universal is distributing), so I asked them for their personal take on this development:

"First, let me just say how honored and excited Scott and I are to be involved in this project. As huge fans of the game ourselves we know how high the bar is. We've made it our mission to try and involve the absolute very best people one can imagine in every capacity. Having developed a great relationship with Peter and Fran through the extraordinary Kong experience, and seeing first hand just how unique a filmmaking environment they have crafted, we approached them about the possibility of coming aboard to Exec Produce. Not surprisingly, they were already avid fans of the game, and given our existing shorthand, they said yes! To be able to continue our relationship with them – on HALO of all projects – is really a dream come true for us in the biggest possible way.”

I daresay me too. And did I mention that Mary and Scott are awesome?

Not surprisingly I’ve begun apartment hunting in Wellington – though Chris Butcher says I can bunk with his grandmother in Christchurch so long I don’t mind a bit of a commute…

I’m only half joking. Parsons and I are hopping on a plane to New Zealand next week to meet Mr. Jackson and his team, and I imagine it won’t be the last time we make the trip.

If I didn’t make this clear in my previous update, Bungie’s in this for the long haul – 100% dedicated to making the Halo movie the best it can be. Now we have help. Ten thousand pound gorilla help. And that’s just about the best kind there is.


Well, with WETA and Peter Jackson on board, there isn't going to be too much room for failure I'd predict.
Now we'll just have to see how the script comes along and who finally is picked to direct.

[Tornado]

Yeah, I saw this at IGN a few minutes ago. Great to know this film is taking a good first step.

[Xia]

Excellent news, but the real important thing is who will be directing it. I couldn't see Jackson directing, but I could totally see Ridley Scott doing it.

[Tornado]

I've said it before and I'll say it again:

Russell Crowe for Master Chief

[Brenzi51]

Ridley Scott or Tony Scott? I could certainly see Tony Scott directing

[hei1spawn1]

Well, Tony has a pretty full schedule to fit a huge Sci-Fi epic into it. And he also doesnt seem to be geared towards these films (even though hes doing a time travel movie with Denzel next year) and it seems odd that they would choose him over his brother whos used to working on huge epic scale movies with many different fx (green screen, CGI, etc.) incorporated into it

[Sock-Man]

Get Ridley Scott directing and I think this is shaping up to be one hell of a movie. I think it's already safe to say it'll be the best VG to movie adaptation so far.

[André]

Excellent news, but the real important thing is who will be directing it. I couldn't see Jackson directing, but I could totally see Ridley Scott doing it.

Yeah, but with WETA on board we know that all the props and stuff will look great. At least thats a pluss :)

[Sock-Man]

Yeah, but with WETA on board we know that all the props and stuff will look great. At least thats a pluss :)

Yes, visually at least this movie will be great.

[Xia]

I wouldn't be too sure about that. I'll agree that WETA did an amazing job for 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy but you also have to keep in mind that thier behind 'King Kong' and so far, the special effects look pretty weak in the teaser trailer.

[Brenzi51]

They said that the trailer for KK was mostly scenes thrown together just for the the trailer and nothing was final CGI wise...so, i wouldn't judge their work based on the trailer.

[Fanible]

Well, that, and the type of technology and creatures that would be made in Halo would be much easier to make than dinosaurs and a furry, over-sized gorilla anyway.

[fineus fog]

Not only is this great news for fans of the VG but great news for Wellington.
Considerring it will be shot there and all the effects and sound work will be done there.
I live there and I might try to get my ass a job on this film.

Have faith that the right director for the job will be found. as Exec Prod I dont think PJ will pick some lame ass like Uwe Boll or anything.
I have a feeling it will be a young hot shot director who's ahead of his game - I dont have any names but thats just what I think.

[Fanible]

*dribbles*

2007 is too far away.

[fineus fog]

This from www.stuff.co.nz

Game on for Wellywood with new Jackson movie
06 October 2005
By TOM CARDY and PAUL MULROONEY

Wellington is now home to another multimillion-dollar special effects-driven Hollywood film, courtesy of Peter Jackson and the world's richest man Bill Gates.

Work is to begin immediately on the live action film Halo, based on the Microsoft Corporation's best-selling sci-fi video game.

Jackson and his wife Fran Walsh will be the film's executive producers.

Jackson's Miramar studios, including his new Stone Street Studios, visual effects companies Weta Digital and Weta Workshop and post-production facility Park Road Post will be used for the filming.

Microsoft founder Gates described Jackson as "one of Hollywood's most exciting innovators". "We're confident he'll create an epic," he said.

Halo will be a shot in the arm for Wellington's economy as it is likely to employ several hundred people.

Jackson's The Lovely Bones is the only other Hollywood film scheduled to be filmed in the capital in the next two years.

Halo backers Universal Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox and Gates' Microsoft have yet to announce its budget. But they said it would be more than the estimated US$70 million (NZ$100 million) Universal spent adapting another sci-fi video game Doom to the big screen.

No details were announced on what Jackson and Walsh would be paid, but Variety magazine said yesterday it believed they could get as much as US$9 million (NZ$12 million).

Filming will take place in May and June next year and, as with The Lord of the Rings, it will include locations outside Wellington. It will be released in mid-2007 and is touted as one of the biggest films of the year.

Halo is the first big-budget film in which the Oscar-winning Jackson is executive producer and is a sign of his clout in Hollywood since his success with The Lord of the Rings.

The film's director will be announced in the next few weeks and its stars at a later date.
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"As a gaming fan, I'm excited to bring Halo's premise, action and settings to the screen," Jackson said.

"Fran and I are intrigued by the unique challenges this project offers . . . I'm a huge fan of the game and look forward to helping it come alive on the cinema screen."

Jackson, busy completing King Kong, was not available for further comment. Weta boss Richard Taylor is overseas.

Film New Zealand chief executive Judith McCann said Halo was likely to be eligible for the Government's Large Budget Screen Production Grant.

Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast said the movie deal was another example of the importance of film and television to the city.

"It's becoming an increasingly important part of our economy and the opportunity for Fran (Walsh) and Peter (Jackson) continuing to work on a new film and film production that not only uses their expertise, but continues to employ and use post production facilities, is fantastic for Wellington."

Positively Wellington Tourism's marketing manager Chris Lamers said it was a "huge endorsement" for Wellington and applauded the ability of a Wellington-based company to secure such a contract.

"It can only promote Wellington more and have a spinoff for business too."

Film Commission chief executive Ruth Harley said Jackson as an executive producer was encouraging for the film industry.

"Peter is taking the opportunity to gear up the rate of production going through his facilities. That's got a lot of potential for employment."

Microsoft will be paid US$5 million (NZ$7 million) and 10 per cent of United States box office sales for Halo.

[Sock-Man]

I wouldn't be too sure about that. I'll agree that WETA did an amazing job for 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy but you also have to keep in mind that thier behind 'King Kong' and so far, the special effects look pretty weak in the teaser trailer.

I don't think you can say the effects look weak. Kong looks great imo, you look at a still of him and the detail is phenomenal. They just look perhaps a little too cartoony at the minute in the way they move, but again it was just a teaser.

The effects on Halo will be much different though. Most of the characters are basically human size so it wouldn't surprise me if there's alot of costume and animatronics, as well as lush cgi backdrops and epic battle scenes. Well from what I've seen so far of WETA I have no reason to doubt the effects will be anything less than very good, if not exceptional.

[Tornado]

I would have rather seen ILM back this, but I'm sure WETA will do a fine job.

[fineus fog]

Lets not get into another ILM vs WETA argument please.

Is going to be good to se WETA sink their teeth into some sci fi now.
There work on LOTR was stunning and I Robot looked great too.
As a screenwriter based in New Zealand I have been waiting for a filkm like this to be made here. As my story is sci fi I often wondered if it would be possible to make a sci fi film in NZ and use WETA Hopefully this film will prove to me that they can do that kind of work.

[JasonLV]

Who do you think will be on top in 07....Spiderman 3, Transformers or Halo?

[Tornado]

Lets not get into another ILM vs WETA argument please.

That was not my intention. I said I preferred ILM, but I also said I'm sure WETA will do a fine (fine as in excellent, not fine as in mediocre) job. I wasn't 'dissing' either of them.

Who do you think will be on top in 07....Spiderman 3, Transformers or Halo?

Probably Spider-Man 3.

[fineus fog]

Well the rumour mill in Wellington has started already - someone was saying they saw Guillermo Del Toro lunching in Miramar near Jacksons' studios

Yeah right - but if its true that would be awesome

[Sock-Man]

Well the rumour mill in Wellington has started already - someone was saying they saw Guillermo Del Toro lunching in Miramar near Jacksons' studios

Yeah right - but if its true that would be awesome

That would be awesome.

[JasonLV]

That was not my intention. I said I preferred ILM, but I also said I'm sure WETA will do a fine (fine as in excellent, not fine as in mediocre) job. I wasn't 'dissing' either of them.



Probably Spider-Man 3.

I think Transformers will be on top with Halo in close 2nd

[Tornado]

I think Transformers will be on top with Halo in close 2nd

It's possible, there are a hell of a lot of Transformers fans in the world (hell, I am).

[fineus fog]

I thin kwe start a petition

Del Toro for Halo

whos keen

[Tornado]

I'd rather see a Ridley Scott or a James Cameron personally. But, I wouldn't object to Del Toro. He did a fine job with Hellboy in my opinion.

[fineus fog]

It seems odd that a big name like PJ would higher a bigger name to direct.
I see it as a chance for him to hire and perhaps mentor a director who is a bit lower down the food chain, into the world of the blockbuster

[DarthVader 2004]

I imagine Peter Jackson may pick one of his second unit Directors to give them a chance to have a directorial debue. He may want a director that he can work well with. Sean Astin i think is interested in the directing buisness. He may also pick a friedn who is a director in New Zealand or an Australian director. Who really knows who could be a better director then Peter Jackson.

[Imagination_13]

Can't believe someone hasn't posted it already, but Latinoreview reviewed the script.

http://latinoreview.com/scriptreviews/halo/review.html

Looks to be a hard R rating, and very epic.

[Sock-Man]

Can't believe someone hasn't posted it already, but Latinoreview reviewed the script.

http://latinoreview.com/scriptreviews/halo/review.html

Looks to be a hard R rating, and very epic.

Is this reliable? If so.. holy **** it's gonna rule.
Seems odd though, if it is. It's a cool read anyway though.

[Fanible]

I don't buy that they'll let it be R. They're going to push for a PG-13, guarenteed.

[Imagination_13]

Not if Bungie have their say in it. At least I hope not.

[hei1spawn1]

It'll be PG-13 and plus, there isnt that much gore in the game aside from your standard blood

[André]

Well....i'd welcome R, but a PG-13 could do if they push it.

[Fanible]

Well, yeah. I think all of us wouldn't care if it's rated R, but you know, if not simply for marketing reasons but also because the audience is such a wide range, all parties involved will be aiming for a PG-13.

[Kronos]

Is it me or the movie's script is identical to the game's?

[Shark]

kinda makes you wonder where they're going with this thing :rolleyes:

[KillYourHater]

I heard that Halo will be one of , if not the bloodiest ,(gore), movies ever made.

[Sock-Man]

I heard that Halo will be one of , if not the bloodiest ,(gore), movies ever made.

It'd be weird if it was.. it's not a title you'd expect to be held by an sci-fi action shooter. It would also seem a little over the top. I'd look forward to lots of nice gore in a horror film. But to be honest with an epic sci-fi war movie, I'd hope they'd spend their time focusing on other things than just blood.

[neo11]

A new rumor is up that Guillermo Del Toro (Hellboy, Blade 2) might be getting the gig.

Source:

http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/673/673317p1.html

[Imagination_13]

It'd be weird if it was.. it's not a title you'd expect to be held by an sci-fi action shooter. It would also seem a little over the top. I'd look forward to lots of nice gore in a horror film. But to be honest with an epic sci-fi war movie, I'd hope they'd spend their time focusing on other things than just blood.

Not really, the game had a fair amount of blood in it. When translating to live action it's only right to add gore, at least that's what I think. :meanie:

[neo5595]

A new rumor is up that Guillermo Del Toro (Hellboy, Blade 2) might be getting the gig.

Source:

http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/673/673317p1.html
Yeah, I just read up on this. I've read it in a few other places and it seems like its probably true. Honestly, im a little let down by this decision. I really didnt like Hellboy too much. I still have faith though.

[Fanible]

Not really, the game had a fair amount of blood in it. When translating to live action it's only right to add gore, at least that's what I think. :meanie:

But it's the fact of the matter, that's already been discussed on here a few times, that there's no way Bungie, Microsoft and Universal Studios is going to allow for an R rating to such a high praised and multi-aged franchised. They will most likely try to keep the action and gore to a PG-13 level.

[kel thuzad]

I HATE ratings.

[cg124]

why wouldn't they rate it R. The game is rated M last time I checked

[hei1spawn1]

why wouldn't they rate it R. The game is rated M last time I checked


Because of all the money they could lose

[Imagination_13]

I'm sure kids would find a way to get in regardless.

[WuTical]

why wouldn't they rate it R. The game is rated M last time I checked
so were the mortal kombat games

and the movies were rated pg-13

[Glordreen]

They took to R rated franchises in Alien and Predator and turned it into a PG-13 movie.

Halo will be rated PG-13, there is no doubt. But unlike other game-movies, this one has a chance of not sucking.

[Fanible]

I'm sure kids would find a way to get in regardless.

And those ways are not always good for the studios, so they're not going to work around that mind set when making the movie.

I don't know what the big deal is. This movie will be perfectly fine with a PG-13 rating. It's not like it's Doom or anything, and requires lots of gore to live out the story and action.

WETA and Peter Jackson are producing and doing the visuals. Enough said.

[MovieNarc]

I'm on the other side of the fence. I like Hellboy a lot and hope del Toro is able to do this.

Yeah, I just read up on this. I've read it in a few other places and it seems like its probably true. Honestly, im a little let down by this decision. I really didnt like Hellboy too much. I still have faith though.

[Fanible]

I thought Del Toro's direction was outstanding in Hellboy. It was the writing that killed it for me.

[kel thuzad]

I thought Del Toro's direction was outstanding in Hellboy. It was the writing that killed it for me.
Yup... I mean, giant octopuss from evil parallel universe?!
I know its a comics but cmon...

[Sock-Man]

I thought Del Toro's direction was outstanding in Hellboy. It was the writing that killed it for me.

I agree. It looked stunning and was really well directed. But the way they chopped around the comic story made it make little to no sense and there was some godawful dialogue.
I'd be happy with Del Toro directing. You can imagine him being pretty faithful to the game as well.

As for the gore debate. PG-13 is fine and what I'd expect. The game wasn't particularly gorey at all. Sure you get shot and a splat of blood sprays out over the wall. The aliens lose buckets of blood but its all luminous blue and orange. Even the flood, while pretty freaky visually, can't be considered gorey. Sure people want it to be like a realistic war film, but the majority of characters are covered in inch deep armour and unless we have to see a character stripped of his armour and brutally mutilated, I don't see where gore becomes necessary.

[MovieNarc]

Yup... I mean, giant octopuss from evil parallel universe?!
I know its a comics but cmon...

The final battle was anti-climactic for me, but I thought the monster was appropriate...very H.P. Lovecraft, which follows the whole occult underworld setting of Hellboy perfectly.

[Fanible]

The octopus was alright. The story didn't work because it concentrated too much on Hellboy and his love relationship. A story about the badguys was far too absent, and you they didn't seem to matter. They were just like a minor side-task for Hellboy to take care of amist his love life. Which, of course, attributes to the anti-climactic ending.

[Sock-Man]

Exactly.. he took that huge Octopus down in a few seconds, as though it was just another monster. After all the slogging it out fighting the Samaels or whatever, as soon as he sorted out his love life it took a couple of grenades to finish it off, as if he could have done it whenever he felt like.

[Diablo]

They need to hurry up and announce that Uwe Boll is the director... He's my top candidate.

[EvilDeadNDN]

you shut the hell up and sit back in your corner. NOW!

[Diablo]

The hell is your problem? I bet you want Bruce Campbell :rolleyes:

If Uwe Boll doesn't direct this, I'm gonna boycott this P.O.S, only Boll can turn this into a masterpeice.

[EvilDeadNDN]

Im going to tie you to a tree and beat you to death with your own shoe. if you EVER badmouth God.. er.. Bruce Campbell again. itll be the last time.

now go play with your barbies or whatever it is Uwe Boll fans do.

[Diablo]

Psh.

Uwe Boll >>>>>>>>>> Bruce Campbell.

[EvilDeadNDN]

youre dead. so dead. blashpemy in the house of The Bruce!

[Kronos]

I sure hope he is joking.

[hei1spawn1]

Its official, Del Toro is directing, as long as it works out schedule-wise with Hellboy 2

[neo5595]

Source........?

I read the article on Comingsoon, but it didnt confirm he was directing. In fact, it looks like he may not direct.

[Tornado]

Yeah, the article leans more toward him not directing, as long as Hellboy 2 gets the green light.

[the elmo zombie]

its not official. the only thing official is that he was approached by jackson and he wants to do it. theres more of a chance he wont do it

[Diablo]

I sure hope he is joking.

What you got against my main man Boll bro? Seriously?

[kel thuzad]

Well...even Mozart was misunderstood in his times...
so...whadayaknow...:)

[hei1spawn1]

its not official. the only thing official is that he was approached by jackson and he wants to do it.


****, thats what i meant

[oogie boogie]

They took to R rated franchises in Alien and Predator and turned it into a PG-13 movie.

Halo will be rated PG-13, there is no doubt. But unlike other game-movies, this one has a chance of not sucking.

sorry i have to disagree with you.

How can a game that has been rated M for mature be pushed back to a Pg-13?

The hardcore fans of the game (who will see this film time and time again) ill not be happy!

It's about appealing to the masses

[insaneMoViEgoer]

It's about appealing to the masses
which is why they would want a PG 13 film.

[the elmo zombie]

****, thats what i meant


i was typing it at the same time as you were

[oogie boogie]

why would it.

I'm sorry, it wouldn't at all. The game is rated M. The majority of xbox owners are 16+. Halo has sold more on xbox than on PC. So why would reducing its rating apeal to the masses?

[hei1spawn1]

why would it.

I'm sorry, it wouldn't at all. The game is rated M. The majority of xbox owners are 16+. Halo has sold more on xbox than on PC. So why would reducing its rating apeal to the masses?


The majority may be 16+, but that means that all te rest are under 16. So why not take their money also, instead of denying them access to the movie?

[Fanible]

Exactly. With the hardcore fans ranging of many ages, they're not going to put on an R rating where the large amount of younger viewers will have a harder time trying to see it. They will make this a nice even PG-13 rating, where a decent, and fine amount of action and blood will be involved. There doesn't need to be huges amounts of gore, which is the only way a film like this could possibly get an R rating anyway as there won't be nudity and tons of language.

[The3rdSkywalker]

What you got against my main man Boll bro? Seriously?

Well, let's see, he makes crappy movies for one, none of which has garnered a decent revenue. Then he goes a buys up all the right to the best video games, so no one else has a chance to make a good movie out of it. I'm sorry, but I'll be damned before I let Boll ruin another promising video game movie, especially Halo.

[cool_chik]

Exactly. With the hardcore fans ranging of many ages, they're not going to put on an R rating where the large amount of younger viewers will have a harder time trying to see it. They will make this a nice even PG-13 rating, where a decent, and fine amount of action and blood will be involved. There doesn't need to be huges amounts of gore, which is the only way a film like this could possibly get an R rating anyway as there won't be nudity and tons of language.
It'll probably get an MA15+ rating. They don't really care about letting underage people into movie theatres. I'm 14 and I get into MA movies all the time. They don't really care. They don't know and they can't tell and I don't think they really can be bothered. Probably not an R movie though. Never been in one, never tried.

[André]

Well, let's see, he makes crappy movies for one, none of which has garnered a decent revenue. Then he goes a buys up all the right to the best video games, so no one else has a chance to make a good movie out of it. I'm sorry, but I'll be damned before I let Boll ruin another promising video game movie, especially Halo.

I think he was joking :)

[André]

Exactly. With the hardcore fans ranging of many ages, they're not going to put on an R rating where the large amount of younger viewers will have a harder time trying to see it. They will make this a nice even PG-13 rating, where a decent, and fine amount of action and blood will be involved. There doesn't need to be huges amounts of gore, which is the only way a film like this could possibly get an R rating anyway as there won't be nudity and tons of language.

I cant remember for sure, but doesnt the aliens etc have blue blood (or green or something). I dont think the MPAA reacts so bad to "fantasy" blood. Remember the blood flooded in LOTR, but it was black. Didnt matter so much then.

[Sock-Man]

I cant remember for sure, but doesnt the aliens etc have blue blood (or green or something). I dont think the MPAA reacts so bad to "fantasy" blood. Remember the blood flooded in LOTR, but it was black. Didnt matter so much then.

I think it's blue and orange mostly, an that's exactly what I was thinking. They only seem to mind if it's humans with red blood. Any kind of alien especially if it has ludicrous fluorescent blood shouldn't have a problem being kept under a 12A or a pg13 or whatever it is there.

There's gonna be humans fighting but the aliens mainly use laser type weapons, which shouldn't really cause mass bloodage.

I think the main problem they'll have is with the flood, since they're pretty horrific, half human and probably will do some nasty bloody damage to the human characters.

[André]

I think the main problem they'll have is with the flood, since they're pretty horrific, half human and probably will do some nasty bloody damage to the human characters.

They can probably solve that with some decent use of shaky cam.

[cool_chik]

I think the main problem they'll have is with the flood, since they're pretty horrific, half human and probably will do some nasty bloody damage to the human characters.
I hate the flood. You just get this weird feeling when they come on...

It would have to be bloody and feral because that is what will bring life to the movie and make it more realistic. I imagine that they would want people to have that "sjehfsjd" kinda feeling. The game has an M rating so the movie shouldn't be much different.

[The3rdSkywalker]

so is del Toro directing or what?

[Fanible]

so is del Toro directing or what?

Chances are pretty evident, no. As reported earlier, while he'd be interested, he wants to do a Hellboy sequel first. Considering Universal will want to get the ball rolling, it's doubtful they're going to wait that long to start production.

[hei1spawn1]

Hes doing another movie now, so probably not

[Tornado]

Weren't they originally planning on announcing a director about... two months ago?

[jethrow14]

If they do make it pg-13, the franchesis will lost some of its hardcore fans the game had so much blood. They will probably ruin the entire series by just making a movie where everyone could see but even with a R rating it could possibly be the biggest game movie ever and the biggest over the summer?? but I'm just saying that if it gets a pg-13 rating I'll still go see it but I wont except anything great coming for a die hard halo player.

[Cartagia]

I think it's blue and orange mostly, an that's exactly what I was thinking. They only seem to mind if it's humans with red blood. Any kind of alien especially if it has ludicrous fluorescent blood shouldn't have a problem being kept under a 12A or a pg13 or whatever it is there.

That's exactly what was done in Star Trek VI with Klingon blood. It was made purple so that the rating would stay low.

[MovieNarc]

Hes doing another movie now, so probably not

I heard del Toro is still doing this, along with Hellboy 2 (which will be pushed out because of Halo).

[jethrow14]

That might be cool but him to direct, honusely I see him making movies like Hellboy but not Halo. The perfect man to direct would be, as Master Cheif {Mickey Burke}{because he is tall and built like Master Chief} an d direct would be maybe spelberg but probably peter jackson do his thing like with Lord of the rings and king kong and friteners.

[DVDAVE]

To be honest I think del Toro would be a great director for this movie. He would give it the style and flair that a movie like this would need. Plus he wouldn't be scared to make it rated R and show plenty of gore:D :D

[Tornado]

That might be cool but him to direct, honusely I see him making movies like Hellboy but not Halo. The perfect man to direct would be, as Master Cheif {Mickey Burke}{because he is tall and built like Master Chief} an d direct would be maybe spelberg but probably peter jackson do his thing like with Lord of the rings and king kong and friteners.

Mickey Burke? I think you mean Mickey Rourke. And Rourke is too old to play the MC in my opinion; he's nearly 50. Not to mention having Spielberg direct would be a wreck as far as I'm concerned. I'm not sure if Spielberg can do fun adventurous type films anymore (Jaws, Indiana Jones, etc.). Sure, he's still great with dramas (Munich, Catch Me If You Can, etc.), but I don't think he's capable of directing something like this.

My choices are still Russell Crowe for MC (he's been my choice since probably 2001 when the game came out) and then either Ridley Scott or James Cameron for director.

[Fanible]

I heard del Toro is still doing this, along with Hellboy 2 (which will be pushed out because of Halo).

Doesn't anyone actually read the threads anymore??

Chances are pretty evident, no. As reported earlier, while he'd be interested, he wants to do a Hellboy sequel first. Considering Universal will want to get the ball rolling, it's doubtful they're going to wait that long to start production.

[jethrow14]

Mickey Burke? I think you mean Mickey Rourke. And Rourke is too old to play the MC in my opinion; he's nearly 50. Not to mention having Spielberg direct would be a wreck as far as I'm concerned. I'm not sure if Spielberg can do fun adventurous type films anymore (Jaws, Indiana Jones, etc.). Sure, he's still great with dramas (Munich, Catch Me If You Can, etc.), but I don't think he's capable of directing something like this.

My choices are still Russell Crowe for MC (he's been my choice since probably 2001 when the game came out) and then either Ridley Scott or James Cameron for director.


I thought of james cameron but special effects i think would be dull if cameron directed, but crowe would be a good mc but he always doing weird oscar dramas so i dont think he would have it in him to play ms.

[Fanible]

I thought of james cameron but special effects i think would be dull if cameron directed.

Huh?

[Shark]

I thought of james cameron but special effects i think would be dull if cameron directed, but crowe would be a good mc but he always doing weird oscar dramas so i dont think he would have it in him to play ms.

so you thought the effects in Aliens, T2, and Titanic were dull...i wouldn't expect anything but spectacular effects if he directed.

i wouldn't mind seeing john mcteirnan take a shot at this.

[Tornado]

but crowe would be a good mc but he always doing weird oscar dramas so i dont think he would have it in him to play ms.

Well it's not like he's just signing up to be in Oscar-nominated films. Part of why they get nominated for Oscars is due to the performance from the cast (along with other variables obviously), which Russell Crowe is a part of.

[fragpirate]

actually the blood colors are as followed

grunt, blue
elite, purple
jackal, purple
hunter, orange

and i know that peter jacksons gonna produce, i dunno who master cheif will be though, i also know that WETA is doing props so its gotta be good.

[Adam87]

I don't really see Ridley Scott or any other big director doing this movie. I think Alex Proyas would be good, I think he did a good job with I, Robot. Maybe even James McTeige, director of V for Vendetta. Both of those directors have experience with some popular, well known movies.

As for MC, depends on what story they take. If they follow the novels and his past, they need a good actor for the role (height, build, voice, talent). However if we only see him in his suit, I say get a good stuntdouble in the suit (ie Spiderman) and get the voice actor from the game.

[jethrow14]

I agree soo much I just hope they dont ruin the franchise.

[fragpirate]

they wont with peter jackson producing and WETA doing sets and props, not to mention all the attention to detail bungies putting into the project. the reason why video game movies always suck is because the producers and writers completely ignore the game for reference, plus they always pic crappy third party games that they can turn into movies for a quick buck (BLOOD RAYNE!!!!). bungie is commeted to this project, they are doing it for the fans just like every thing else they do. they got to pic the writer and they will be monitoring every thing he writes if they do not agree with somthing or if something is being unfaithful to the game then bungie will step in and change it. halo has done every thing right, as long as they stay true to the style and story of the games and books then the movie will please the die hards... like me.

[spide-ed]

I think they might have trouble attracting a really good actor to play Master Cheif as he never takes his mask off... maybe that will have to be changed for the movie.

I thought the guy outta Doom/Bourne 2/ LOTR would be good, hes a decent actor with good physical presence.

Karl Urban.

[fragpirate]

bungies not gonna let MC take off his helmet off in a movie before its off in the game. most likeley they will have a stunt man to the work and have a voice actor do the talking, that makes the most sense really, not alot of ppl really want mc to take his helmet off unless its at the end of the game, not the movie.

[Sock-Man]

I actually think the success of V for Vendetta might persuade any nervous execs into allowing MC to keep his helmet on for the entirety. I mean a few years ago, no one would have dared. Judge Dredd for example, ruined by the complete lack of helmet.

But now it's been proven a title character can be very effective despite not having a face.

[fragpirate]

ya exactly, if u mess with the characters appearance then ur messing with the character him/herself

[FilmJerk]

Halo Casting Rumor
Oscar winner linked with Master Chief role.
by Stax
July 11, 2006 - Oscar winner Denzel Washington is rumored to be up for the role of "Master Chief" in Fox/Universal's film version of the Microsoft/Bungie videogame sensation Halo. That's according to the Dark Horizons movie news website.



The site did not cite a source for the rumor, which comes on the heels of the news reported earlier this month by the Associated Press that Washington had met with filmmaker Peter Jackson in New Zealand to discuss working together.

Jackson is exec producing Halo. The AP claimed that Washington would direct an unspecified project that Jackson's Weta special effects house would do the visual effects for.

Halo was scripted by Alex Garland. There is no director set yet for the project, although Guillermo Del Toro has been rumored for the job.

[ruban]

Denzel?

Boo-urns

[Tornado]

Wow. Seriously, Denzel is not the right choice for this movie. Period.

[FilmJerk]

I really dont see why they should hire an actor, Masterchief is in armor from head to toe. Cant see his face. They should hire a stuntman and have the voice actor from the games to voice this

[Xia]

Haha, what FilmJerk just said is so true, and made me laugh hard because it never occured to me.

[André]

I really dont see why they should hire an actor, Masterchief is in armor from head to toe. Cant see his face. They should hire a stuntman and have the voice actor from the games to voice this

And use the exta 20 million dollars on making it even more epic.

[Sable]

I really dont see why they should hire an actor, Masterchief is in armor from head to toe. Cant see his face. They should hire a stuntman and have the voice actor from the games to voice this

I've always said that this was the best choice for it. I would hate it if MC is played by a really big name actor. I just can't see it. Maybe an unknown but the best would be just.. MC with his original voice actor and the armor. That's how i know him best and that's how i want to see him on the big screen.

[Shockwave06]

I think these directors would be good for the Halo film:

Guillermo Del Toro
Sam Raimi
Robert Rodriguez

... and I think Tarantino wouild be quite an interesting choice :D

[He Who Walks Unseen]

It seems impracticle for the Master Cheif to be hiding behind a helmet the entire film. I mean it just comes off as wooden. I dont think you could get proper characterisation from someone who is in full body armour the whole time. Hell, even in Fall of Reach he spends most of his time out of armour. So anyone expecting for him to be in his armour for 100% of the film will be disapointed, because it dosent seem practicle.

As for the Denzel Washington rumour....hell no. For starters, MC is not black. And Denzel Wasington does not seem remotely like the Master Cheif in the slightest bit.

[The WupZter]

Denzel?

Why not Michael Clarke Duncan..?

[bbf2]

Maybe Denzel will be playing Sergeant Johnson? I guess since MC's head is covered that's the human with the most screentime, and is a black guy.

[bluetooth22]

i think a relative no name actor would be good for MC but i want to kno if they r using a live action kortana?

[Skrybe]

Maybe Denzel will be playing Sergeant Johnson?

Now THAT makes sense.

And I agree with the original voice actor doing the movie as well. It just makes sense to me. But then again, this is Hollywood ...

I guess I'll just stick with the only scrap of hope that I have left, which is that they won't make the MC scream for any reason. That's just not something he does. The guy is the ultimate cool at all times. He's James Bond in Mjolnir. Without diseases.


Well now, considering that the MC is (or should be) covered head to toe for the entire movie, I guess I'm more interested in who's playing Cortana. Hope it's that one chick from Sin City. Nice!

[bluetooth22]

I think that for MC they should just put a stunt guy into the suit and have the video game guy do a voice over. kinda like vader.

and on the kortana thing i think they will do it CGI b/c of the advanced technology and such.

it should almost be like playing the game minus the controller

[Skrybe]

If they want people to watch that normally wouldn't go to the theater for it, I would imagine they'd get some kind of actress with a name behind her. It seems like a good marketing ploy to me, but you never know what they'll do.

[Fanible]

Neill Blomkamp will direct the Halo motion picture, to be produced by Academy Award® winners Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh under their WingNut Films banner for Universal Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox.

Blomkamp is making his directorial debut on the film. He is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and original artists currently working in short films and commercial advertising. Halo will be distributed domestically by Universal and internationally by Fox. Visual effects, miniatures, and creature design and creation will all be handled by Jackson's award-winning Weta Digital Ltd. and Weta Workshop, Ltd., most recently known for their Oscar-worthy work on "The Lord of the Rings" films.

A native of South Africa, Blomkamp directed the acclaimed 2005 short film, Alive in Joburg, that depicted a future in which extraterrestrials have become refugees. Last year, Blomkamp also received three Clio Awards and a Visual Effects Society Award for his television commercial Citroen-Alive with Technology. In 2004, Blomkamp was recognized as "One of the Top Five Directors to Watch" at the First Boards Awards and was a featured artist at the Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors Showcase at Cannes. He has also been nominated for an Emmy award for his work on an episode of James Cameron's "Dark Angel."

Mary Parent, Scott Stuber and Peter Schlessel will produce Halo. The film is currently targeted for a summer 2008 worldwide release. Halo will be shot in Wellington, New Zealand, and will make use of the full range of Jackson's state-of-the-art production and post-production facilities there, including Weta, Stone Street Studios, and Park Road Post.

"As a gaming fan, I'm excited to bring Halo's premise, action and settings to the screen with all the specificity and reality today's technology can provide," said Jackson. "Fran and I are intrigued by the unique challenges this project offers, and we're delighted to be working again with our friends at Universal, and with our new ones at Fox and Microsoft. With Neill on board, I'm even more excited by the potential of this project."

Figured this thread should be revived now that there's actual light being shed.

[Glordreen]

I think they made a wise choice.

[Fanible]

With these ones, the force is..

[André]

With these ones, the force is..

Hu? :confused:

[Swami]

what is the budget of the HALO movie???

[Darth Elektra]

what is the budget of the HALO movie???

We dont know, but it could be easily over a hundred million when its all said and done.

They've done probably spent 20 or more on a old script they didnt use, so it could be like Superman Returns.

[Swami]

We dont know, but it could be easily over a hundred million when its all said and done.

They've done probably spent 20 or more on a old script they didnt use, so it could be like Superman Returns.

I just hope that it will get a decent budget, at least over 150 million. James Camerons new movie "AVATAR" will cost over 200 million. Both Avatar and Halo will be released in 2008 and this means that WETA digital will be very busy.

[-HR-]

I just hope that it will get a decent budget, at least over 150 million. James Camerons new movie "AVATAR" will cost over 200 million. Both Avatar and Halo will be released in 2008 and this means that WETA digital will be very busy.

With 2 huge studio's co-producing i'd imagine the budget will be massive,easily $150M

[-HR-]

interview with Neill Blomkamp:)

http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/display.cgi?id=24139

[Sable]

Wow, thanks for the interview. I think that he's a good choice. So glad that he's a fan of the games. He sounds like he knows what he's doing with the movie and he'll probably keep it faithful and riveting, which is.. great. Marty O'Donnel just has to score the film though. His music was perfect for the game and Halo just isn't Halo without Marty O'Donnel.

[André]

He really sounds like he has a good grip on what to do. I like the way he is going so far.

[Fanible]

Universal Pictures and 20th Century Fox have backed out of co-financing the big screen adaptation of Microsoft's Halo, reports Variety.

The trade says that while rumors had the studios concerned over a budget that was rising above the original projected $135 million budget, the filmmakers said the double defection came after Universal and Fox played hardball and unsuccessfully tried to get the filmmakers and Microsoft to reduce their profit participation.

The studios made the pay cut demand as a Oct. 15 deadline approached. On that day Microsoft was to have received the bulk of a promised $5 million upfront payday. The software giant also stood to receive 10% of gross for rights to the game and a script by Alex Garland.

"The only budget the filmmakers every spoke about was $145 million less the 12.5% rebate that you get from shooting in New Zealand, which would put it at about $128 million," said Ken Kamins, who represents the pic's executive producers Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh. "That was the only number that was ever discussed.

"What happened was this: Universal, on behalf of both studios, asked for a meeting with the filmmakers just prior to the due date of a significant payment. Basically, they said that in order to move forward with the film, the filmmakers had to significantly reduce their deals. They waited until the last minute to have this conversation. Peter and Fran, after speaking with their producing partners and with Microsoft and Bungee, respectfully declined."

Kamins said Microsoft is already in talks with other distribution partners. Prep work on the film continues, he said.

Obviously some bad news, but it's clear Microsoft and Bungie are very serious about making the movie and they won't back out. You could kind of look at it like how Lord of the Rings had a falling out and then they found New Line Cinema who was willing to put up the funds and create a series rather than just one film. I'm guessing this will be the same situation. They'll find some studio that thinks this will be a good business decision and be willing to meet the developer's requests and needs.

Still... a projected 135 million for one film was a pretty big sticker price to slap on a film that they were allowing (and that's probably still not including marketing). Seems a little silly that they wern't able to suffice to that. Either way though, it's clear they're dead serious about what they're doing. Let's hope it's all for the better and this film isn't mucked up. It has potential for a big money trilogy.

[kel thuzad]

Ehh... Imagine Microsoft asking SONY for the money!:)

[Fanible]

Ehh... Imagine Microsoft asking SONY for the money!:)

That would be ironic, but it wouldn't ever happen.

Speaking of ironic, Bill Gates could easily fund this movie himself.

[morpheus1987]

yeah, why doesnt gates just handle the project, open his opwn movie studio or something?

[Fanible]

yeah, why doesnt gates just handle the project, open his opwn movie studio or something?

Too much hassle perhaps. It would be a lot of extra work to start a studio that would also deal with distribution, but I don't understand why he couldn't have just had a producer label. He could of put some of his money forward and not had Universal and Fox back out. Guess it goes to show how much he actually cares.

[LOTRNUT04]

Bill Gates is already starting to back out of Microsoft, there's no way he'd want to start a movie studio...

Anyway, I think this may be good news. When a company isn't behind the project and the production team's ideas, things do not turn out as well. If anyone remembers what happened with LOTR, they were with some other studio before New Line who didn't think LOTRs would bring in a lot of money and weren't really behind PJ (they wanted him to smash all three books into one movie). So, PJ went to another studio, New Line, who was very excited and supportive; gave them a huge budget, let them make three films, etc. So, I'm glad that Microsoft/Bungie didn't renegotiate; find a studio that is willing to support you.

[Fanible]

"Halo" franchise creator Bungie posted an official statement from Microsoft about the news that Universal Pictures and 20th Century Fox have backed out of co-financing the big screen adaptation:

"We are disappointed that Universal and Fox wanted to significantly renegotiate the financial points of the deal. But the Halo franchise is hugely popular and our goal remains the same - to find a partner that shares our passion and will creatively collaborate with us to best represent the story and spirit of the Halo franchise. Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and the rest of the creative team are dedicated to ensuring the Halo movie becomes a reality. We are already in discussions with potential partners who recognize the value of the Halo brand and its appeal to consumers worldwide."

Bungie adds that at the company there "is a feeling of optimism, satisfaction and happiness for reasons we can't go into. Frankly we're interested in making the best movie, and it's possible that a partner who's more concerned with numbers, might not be the best partner for what's more vitally a creative process. Suffice it to say that Peter, Neill, Fran and Microsoft are as excited and dedicated as ever and WETA continues the pre-production process. Actually, when you do finally get to see the stuff WETA has already made, you will probably pee a little."

Hehe... makes you wonder how soon we are going to get to see some of the stuff WETA has been working on, though. Maybe some production photographs from some of their shops. It would be nice to see a website shortly.

[He Who Walks Unseen]

Hopefully, Halo will find a new production home soon. I'm hoping its New Line Cinema. They gave Peter Jackson all the support he needed with LOTR so it is a logical choice for Halo.

By the way, sucked in to 20th Century Fox and Universal. They just signed themselves out of a ****load of money. This movie is going to be huge, and when it comes out, Fox and Universal will be crying to Peter Jackson to be involved in a sequel.

[OBSERVER]

The Halo project is still going forward without a problem.

Game on for Halo despite studio pullout
Oct 21, 2006

Reports that it was game over for Peter Jackson's Halo movie are being shot down by industry insiders.

Universal and Fox have pulled out of the movie deal but Microsoft and Jackson are reporting business as usual.

"If you remember during King Kong Peter explained how King Kong was gonna be before Lord of the Rings and it fell over and back it came again...it's just part of film making," says Weta Ltd spokesperson Jamie Wilson.

Rumours of a budget blow-out have been denied. Jackson and his producing partners, including Microsoft, claim Universal and Fox asked them to reduce their profit take. They declined, confidant the project is safe.

Recently the game Doom was made into a feature film that barely broke even at the box office.

Some fans in New Zealand have suggested that the difficult transition from game to film could be one of the reasons for fox and universals cold feet.

"When you're dealing with a franchise like Halo, having an established director even involved in it brings it to that level above even a Doom movie or a Tomb Raider. It's not selling on the star, it's selling on the director and the producer," says Armageddon spokesperson Bill Geradts.

Work on Halo is continuing and other studios are said to be lining up to replace the defectors.

http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/410965/866273

[Matrix_Fan]

I agree that New Line should help finance the film. I'm actually surprised that Universal and Fox got cold feet just because the film was going to cost 145 million. I'm surprised because Universal is no stranger to mega budget films (King Kong cost 207 million) and neither is Fox (X-men 3 was 215). I'm also surprised because with Halo, 145 million wasn't nearly what I thought it was going to cost to make. I was expecting somewhere around 200 million at least. With Jackson involved, I should assume Halo will be another 3 hour epic. I hope so, a 3 hour Halo movie would rock my socks off.

At least the projects not dead, I have hope this movie will be great.

[Darth Maul]

agreed with Matrix__Fan

[kel thuzad]

I agree that New Line should help finance the film. I'm actually surprised that Universal and Fox got cold feet just because the film was going to cost 145 million. I'm surprised because Universal is no stranger to mega budget films (King Kong cost 207 million) and neither is Fox (X-men 3 was 215). I'm also surprised because with Halo, 145 million wasn't nearly what I thought it was going to cost to make. I was expecting somewhere around 200 million at least. With Jackson involved, I should assume Halo will be another 3 hour epic. I hope so, a 3 hour Halo movie would rock my socks off.

At least the projects not dead, I have hope this movie will be great.
You know, its not easy giving away 145 mil dollars just for a movie, especially nowadays when children are starving in Etiopia.

[Darth Maul]

well its easy to give 200 mill to the movie troy and that was garbage, they should just stop funding Uwe Bol movies and donate it to the Ethiopians and save us our sanity.

[André]

You know, its not easy giving away 145 mil dollars just for a movie, especially nowadays when children are starving in Etiopia.

Because moviestudioes care about Etiopia.....

[Swami]

It looks like Microsoft are going to finance the HALO movie. Check out the link:
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3154597

With a revenue of over US$44 billion i think that Microsoft can definitely afford to fund this movie....:D :D :D

[Darth Maul]

lols!

[Fanible]

It looks like Microsoft are going to finance the HALO movie. Check out the link:
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3154597

With a revenue of over US$44 billion i think that Microsoft can definitely afford to fund this movie....:D :D :D

While Microsoft definitly could (and should imo, if they're so confident), that report doesn't say that they are. That report says the same thing every other report did. That Fox and Universal fell out, and one site claimed that one of the head execs at Microsoft was considering themselves even.

Not to say it won't happen, but that link didn't prove anything one way or another. Even if Microsoft did fully produce the film, however, I would think they'd need someone else to do the distribution and marketing, unless they'd attempt to take that on as well, which I don't know how smart that would be.

[Swami]

While Microsoft definitly could (and should imo, if they're so confident), that report doesn't say that they are. That report says the same thing every other report did. That Fox and Universal fell out, and one site claimed that one of the head execs at Microsoft was considering themselves even.

Not to say it won't happen, but that link didn't prove anything one way or another. Even if Microsoft did fully produce the film, however, I would think they'd need someone else to do the distribution and marketing, unless they'd attempt to take that on as well, which I don't know how smart that would be.

You're absolutely right. But If they do finance the movie, then I only hope that they spend more then the planned $135 million. I actually hope that the budget will be around $200 million. And regarding marketing, I'm sure that they will do very fine concerning the advertisement of the movie. They can use MSN Messenger etc..

[DarthVader 2004]

Peter Jakcosn is no stranger to studio rejection for so many big studios rejected lord of the rings for they could not see the profit in making 3 movies at once. New Line Ofcourse made them. If they cant get New Line i'd say there best hope would be Sony or maybe Sony/MGM. Maybe if Jackson will do the Hobbit movie MGM would do Halo for him. And then maybe Tamirere series.

[Swami]

Peter Jakcosn is no stranger to studio rejection for so many big studios rejected lord of the rings for they could not see the profit in making 3 movies at once. New Line Ofcourse made them. If they cant get New Line i'd say there best hope would be Sony or maybe Sony/MGM. Maybe if Jackson will do the Hobbit movie MGM would do Halo for him. And then maybe Tamirere series.

Letting Sony make HALO???? Never Never Never

HALO belongs to Microsoft

[DarthVader 2004]

Last word was that they are shopping it around to Warner Brothers and Paramount. With no real possitive head way with W/B. I am telling you that i bet you MGM will take an interest in this in order to get P.J to do The Hobbit kinda you scratch my back you scratch mine deal.

Maybe if that doesn't happen then they could try Dreamworks. My opinion is this why is there so much bulking for a 130 million somthing dollar budget. I don't get it at all. Peter Jacksons name should be good enough. As far as quality goes and weta digital and so on is doing it. I am betting P.J will end up doing a Lucas and opening his own movie studio and just distributing through a major distrabution company.

[Fanible]

Redvader, there are so many things wrong with the last two posts you've made, not to mention being inaccurate, that I'm not even going to bother.

Anyways, here's the latest news:

Now that both Universal Pictures and 20th Century Fox have backed out of financing Halo, producers and Microsoft have concentrated their efforts this week on Warner Bros. and Paramount, reports Variety.

Sony, whose PlayStation is a direct competitor to Microsoft's Xbox, was never a possibility; Microsoft's rivalry with Apple made Disney a difficult fit, because Apple CEO Steve Jobs is the company's largest individual shareholder and a Disney board member. And New Line is still engaged in a dispute with Halo producers Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh over "The Lord of the Rings" proceeds.

Warner Bros. and its financing partners are coming off a tough year, and they've so far balked at the deal terms proposed by the Halo, team, adds the trade.

The Universal/Fox deal gave the movie a $128 million budget. Microsoft and the producers would have received 19% of the gross.

Prep work continues at Jackson's Weta studios in New Zealand. An Alex Garland script, already rewritten by Ender's Game scribe D.B Weiss, will get another rewrite by A History of Violence scribe Josh Olson.

[droidguy1119]

If had been going to pick a studio, I would have picked Universal. I don't think, based on the kinds of movies they generally release, that Warner Bros. or Paramount is a good fit. There's just something about Universal that makes me think they could have done pretty well with it.

[DarthVader 2004]

Redvader, there are so many things wrong with the last two posts you've made, not to mention being inaccurate, that I'm not even going to bother.

Anyways, here's the latest news:
I already know about that statement i saw it last night matter a fact. My point is that well W/B seemed less thrilled and well theya re running out of studios big enough. Sony is out of the question because of a Microsoft game adaptation. Paramount is next on the list. What is left well lets see. Walt Disney/Walden Media, Dreamworks, MGM, Miramax, Small companies such as Lakeshore, Spyglass, Screen Gems, and Revolution are left. It is plausible that a few small studios could come together. Unless Peter directs it and maybe re packages a deal to Fox or Universal.
So my point was Conan that they are running out of options and so why not make a deal with mgm so Pete gets his movie made and mgm gets the Hobbit made.

[Fanible]

I already know about that statement i saw it last night matter a fact.

Um, yeah, thanks for the lengthy reply. I wasn't even talking about that.

[Fanible]

After Universal Pictures and 20th Century Fox backed out of co-financing the Halo movie, it was reported that prep work would continue at Jackson's Weta studios in New Zealand. But now, Jackson and Microsoft's WingNut Films has released the following statement saying that production has halted:

"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."

The script, originally written by Alex Garland and rewritten by D.B. Weiss, was to have gotten another rewrite by A History of Violence scribe Josh Olson. The movie was previously targeted for a summer 2008 release.

So much for 2008.

[Darth Maul]

sigh stupid studios

[DarthVader 2004]

I hope this will end up being a hit so fox and universal can see why they are getting more misses at the box office. I still say that Peter jackson will have to open his own studio like George Lucas. Jackson should eb in high demand with the Rings and King Kong for they were made with great care. Just because video games are not sure thing they are not brave enough to take a risk. Even though Jackson may like the director he chosen maybe he should consider either writing it or taking over directing it.

[FVD]

I hope this will end up being a hit so fox and universal can see why they are getting more misses at the box office. I still say that Peter jackson will have to open his own studio like George Lucas. Jackson should eb in high demand with the Rings and King Kong for they were made with great care. Just because video games are not sure thing they are not brave enough to take a risk. Even though Jackson may like the director he chosen maybe he should consider either writing it or taking over directing it.

Peter Jackson has been planning a studio in Wellington for quite some time. I haven't heard much more about it except that it was gonna be name Wellywood.

As for the halting of the Halo film all I can say is good. This may get the ball rolling for the Hobbit. Never was much a Halo fan anyway. But I would have gone to see the film regardless.

[Darth Bane]

I'm not sure why the source of this news didn't say it correctly but it's Peter Jackson's WingNut Films....Not Microsoft's.

This same article source is all over the web saying this for PJ's production company...unless Microsoft had a hand in creating Lotr and we never knew. :)

Like FVD, I hope this spells the way for the Hobbit being made sooner rather then later.

[DarthVader 2004]

To me i think P,J should stick to what he does best and that is direct movies. Don't doa Lucas too soon and produce. He is younger. let him give us a few great movies yet. I am hoping for The Hobbit, and interested in the Tamerin or however it is spelled. His chance at a dragon movie or trilogy.

[He Who Walks Unseen]

Lets get something straight: YOU DONT NEED 200 MILLION DOLLARS TO MAKE A GOOD MOVIE! Star Wars Epidsode 3 had a budget of like 125 million and it looked fantastic with perhaps the best CGI in any film ever. 125 million would have been plenty to make Halo.

As for Universal and 20th Century Fox quitting...what can I say....what ********s. Halo would have been a box office smash. Even if the film turned out to be crap, it would have done at least 200 million at the box office because the video game is so popular, not to mention Peter Jackson's name been attached would have pulled in the crowds.

I really, really hope Microsoft finds a new studio soon and gets this film rolling again. Listen up studios, whoever gets this film is in for a heck of a load of cash so start signing the paperwork, give this film a 125 million dollar budget and make an awesome film that will be seen by hundreds of millions of people.

[Fanible]

Yeah, it's kind of like being on both sides of the fence. On one hand, I do think Universal/Fox probably made a big mistake leaving. On the other hand I also think it's quite ridiculous that they had already agreed to 128 million for a budget and that supposedly wasn't enough.

A bigger budget does not make a better movie. The team who's developing it, and their collaboration in ideas and creativity does. And 128 million should have been plenty.

[Handsome Rob]

I am going to repost MasterChief117's ideas for casting that he posted in a new thread, that was closed shortly there after. I can understand the closing of repeated threads for the sake of convolution of the MB, but this particular Halo thread (dating back to '05) has been vacant for a year (^^^) and seems silly to stifle a members ideas just to keep a dead thread alive, at least IMO. Neither here nor there, here is what MasterChief117 posted on 11/02:

Halo the movie? Coming or not. Well while we wait lets plan out the perfect people for the parts. Just post them. Lets hope for the movie in 2010!!



Master Chief(Random Actor in Suit) Stephen Downes(Voice Actor in Video Games)


Seargent Avery Johnson: Delroy Lindo(Det. Roland Castlebeck from Gone in 60 Seconds)


Captain Jacob Keyes: Patrick Stewart(Captain Jean Luc Picard Star Trek Next Generation


Cortana: Rebecca Romijn(Picture her with very short cutback hair also in The X-Men series)


Guilty Spark 343: David Hyde Pierce, no other actor i saw could fit this role as intelligent and articulate to fit a robot. He did an excellent job in Osmisiso Jones and also as Abe Sapien in Hellboy
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