'No plans' for a Halo movie, says Microsoft

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Spartans never die, readers; they're just Missing In Action. Likewise, it seems that rumors of a movie based on the Halo series also will not die. This newest wave of rumors traces back to a since-deleted tweet from Production Weekly which, according to GamesIndustry International, stated, "The Halo project is a live-action feature-length digital produced by Ridley Scott."

It wasn't long before Microsoft put an end to the speculation, however. In a statement to Eurogamer, Microsoft said there were "no plans for a Halo motion picture at this time." This makes sense: getting a Halo movie off the ground has a long and troubled history, and Microsoft has already announced plans to create a Halo-branded television show with the assistance of Steven Spielberg.

Pitching audiences on a television show, a movie and an upcoming game would be a lot of plasma grenades to juggle.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2014/01/18/no-plans-for-a-halo-movie-says-microsoft/

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AustraliansPosted:

Wait, wasn't there an old movie in production? It was dropped cos they spent all their budget when the film wasn't done or something, that's what I heard all those years ago

GibbityTreePosted:

Dolph_Ziggler i dont need a movie of a game


Exactly. Stick to making the games great. A TV series though? I guess if they could pull it off.

HaloPosted:

Dorkus They really should consider making a movie about halo, i mean it can actually be a good movie.


Yeah, Forward Unto Dawn was great, I enjoyed watching it!

SIKSPosted:

They really should consider making a movie about halo, i mean it can actually be a good movie.

Mercedes_BenzPosted:

i dont need a movie of a game

HovaPosted:

-Water I don't need a movie, "Forward Unto Dawn" was good enough for me.


I watched Forward Unto Dawn, and I think I'll be ok if a Halo movie never happens.

HovaPosted:

I don't think they could make a Movie that was detailed enough for non-halo-fans to know what was going on and to do the story justice. The TV series is the way to go, and if they only release it on the Xbox it will help drive sales and console usage.

XenoChristPosted:

I want a movie though. That would be amazing.

-DreamTeamPosted:

I didn't know about it, but it would've been cool to watch.

RYPPosted:

I don't need a movie, "Forward Unto Dawn" was good enough for me.


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