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San A, TX HALO MOVIE NEWS !!!!!

Discussion in 'MidSouth Regional Discussion' started by ObiJuan70, Oct 5, 2005.

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  1. ObiJuan70

    ObiJuan70 Jedi Master star 3

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    Make sure you are sitting down . . .

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    Bungie (creators of this certain video game that keeps me up til the wee hours of the morning) have teamed up with Universal and just so happend to get a well known Executive Producer, his name ? Peter Jackson. They will also be getting WETA in the bargain to help in producing the Convenant Weapons, the buildings and the CGI. THIS IS SERIOUS !!!!

    For more details, check out the link http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?story=biggorilla&p=4955829

    This is SO gonna rock !!!

    -John
     
  2. DARKMETHOD

    DARKMETHOD Jedi Youngling star 2

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    WOW!!!! that is big news!!!
     
  3. Darth-Hulk

    Darth-Hulk Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Since I'm sure our man John was nearly peeing himself just trying to type what he did I took the liberty to collect the full article from Superherohype.com. Here it is:

    Universal Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox announced today that triple-Academy Award® winners Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh will serve as the executive producers of Halo, the upcoming feature film based on Microsoft's phenomenally popular video game from Bungie Studios. Jackson and Walsh will provide creative counsel on all aspects of the film via their WingNut Films banner, and Jackson's award-winning companies Weta Digital Ltd. and Weta Workshop Ltd. will provide creatures, miniatures and visual effects for the production. The Halo agreement marks the first time that Jackson and Walsh have performed these services on a major studio film that Jackson is not directing.

    Mary Parent and Scott Stuber will produce Halo with Peter Schlessel. After Fox, led by President Hutch Parker, and Universal, led by Production President Donna Langley, acquired the feature film rights to Halo, the studios worked in conjunction with Schlessel in reaching out to a number of producers who auditioned for Microsoft/Bungie. The film is currently targeted for a Summer 2007 worldwide release. Universal will handle domestic distribution of the film, and Fox will handle the international release.

    This unique alliance among Fox, Universal, Microsoft, and Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh promises a step forward in motion picture production. Halo will benefit from the experience and resources of the film studios, from Bungie Studios' groundbreaking vision, and from Jackson and Walsh's creative sensibilities and expertise in both traditional filmmaking and the world of emerging digital technologies.

    Halo will be shot in its entirety in Wellington, New Zealand and will make use of the full range of Jackson's state-of-the-art production and post- production facilities, including Weta Digital Ltd., Weta Workshop Ltd., 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. I'm a huge fan of the game and look forward to helping it come alive on the cinema screen."

    "I couldn't be more pleased, or proud, to continue our relationship with Peter and Fran on this film," said Stacey Snider, Chairman of Universal Pictures. "There are no filmmakers who better understand the delicate balance between technology and drama, and how the best use of today's astonishing digital tools is in the service of not only spectacle, but also a solid story."

    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."

    "Peter Jackson is one of Hollywood's most exciting innovators, and our partnership with him will greatly broaden the appeal of the Halo franchise," said Bill Gates, Microsoft's Chairman and Chief Software Architect. "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."

    Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh (each a winner of three Academy Awards® for their work on "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy) are currently in post- production on Universal Pictures' dramatic adventure King Kong, in which Jackson brings his sweeping cinematic vision to the iconic story of the gigantic ape captured in the wild and brought to civilization where he meets his tragic fate. Jackson assumes directing, producing and co-screenwriting duties on King Kong and surrounds himself with a list of superlative filmmaking and acting talents. Jackson re-teams with longtime collaborators Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, co-writ
     
  4. NorwichJedi

    NorwichJedi Jedi Youngling star 1

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    If anyone says Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt I will not be responsible for my actions. However, I think Russel Crowe or Temuera Morrison would be good.
     
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