More details released

The team to push forward has been announced: Fox, Universal, Microsoft, Bungie and Peter Jackson - now this should be a good flic considering that it'll be shot in Jackson's native New Zealand.

Jackson commented:

“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, Fran [Walsh] 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. I’m a huge fan of the game and look forward to helping it come alive on the cinema screen.”

Fox are just as excited: Tom Rothman and Jim Gianopulos, Co-Chairmen of Fox Filmed Entertainment remarked, “HALO, Peter Jackson & Fran Walsh, Fox, Universal and Microsoft. That is one hell of a starting five, and we can't wait to play.” Bill Gates, Micrsoft Chairman commented:

“Peter Jackson is one of Hollywood’s most exciting innovators, and our partnership with him will greatly broaden the appeal of the HALO franchise, We’re confident he’ll create an epic that not only thrills existing HALO fans, but also introduces millions of moviegoers around the world to this amazing saga.”

Now this should be a cracker!

Halo Movie Delayed until 2008?

IMDb had updated the release of Halo the Movie to be 2008. This is a big kick in the teeth for all Halo fans.

But it is to be expected considering that many of the details relating to the cast haven't been finalised - as far as we're aware.

Resources:
IGN / IGNIQ / Blog Critics