'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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JJuuPosted:

wouldnt watch it if there was tbh not as good as actually playing the game

TRSNPosted:

Dreams this rumor has been around for the past 4-5 years it seems like ms has said multiple times now that they are not making a halo movie


I guess they've been sending out mixed signals, up until now.

KatsumiPosted:

Australians
Katsumi
Ice-Coolz I reckon if they did it will be such a good film.


It really depends who makes it and how well they pull it off. A good concept doesn't necessarily lead to a good end product.


Most movies about games are usually disastrous, so I hope the TV show can just be good enough.


The TV show actually looks kind of promising if you ask me, lets hope that is the case

DreamsPosted:

this rumor has been around for the past 4-5 years it seems like ms has said multiple times now that they are not making a halo movie

-Excite-Posted:

Halo Forward unto dawn is pretty good it just has a very slow start.

OmittingCoderPosted:

Well as long as the TV show doesnt suck im okay. Love the lore behind Halo and I'm always wondering what they are going to do with it.

TRSNPosted:

Craigyy
Krushems i dont think a movie would work anyway


I do, it could have been epic.


It's a hit or miss for me. It would either be really really good, or horrible. It depends on who's in charge and what they decide to do story-wise.

CraigPosted:

Krushems i dont think a movie would work anyway


I do, it could have been epic.

SanyoPosted:

Didn't they have a halo tv show?

AustraliansPosted:

Katsumi
Ice-Coolz I reckon if they did it will be such a good film.


It really depends who makes it and how well they pull it off. A good concept doesn't necessarily lead to a good end product.


Most movies about games are usually disastrous, so I hope the TV show can just be good enough.


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