Delays or Dead - you decide!

I know I haven't updated this for ages. Shit happens so here's the stuff that I've missed.

Yep we all know the Halo Movie has been delayed but we could still see it in 2008. Despite the comments below. Where there's a will ...

What he would confirm about Jackson is that the "Halo" movie the filmmaker is signed on to produce won't be happening any time soon. In the last few weeks the studios financing the film backed out, and Jackson said the project would be on ice until new funding came in. "While we have no deals to announce, everyone in Hollywood is looking at it," Moore said, adding that "several studios" have gone to Wellington to check out the work that's already been done. Gamers will just have to wait. "For the magnitude of what the script is — I've read the screenplay — and what we need to do to uphold the 'Halo' universe for its legion of fans in the way they want to see a movie being made, no, it won't be next year." [From MTV]

The budget was set at around $145 million and two studios appear to have cut their ties with the production due to increasing costs. When the news broke Microsoft released a statement in which they said:

“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 disappointed that Universal wanted to significantly renegotiate the financial points of the deal…We are already in discussions with potential partners who recognize the value of the 'Halo' brand."

And Bunie added their thoughts:

“Universal and Fox wanted to renegotiate the Halo movie deal at the 11th hour and Microsoft and its partners, Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh refused…. The
reality here at Bungie towers 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. Hopefully … we can share excellent news with you in the next few weeks. ”

A local News Report which features a quick comment from Jackson is below: