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'''''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''''' is an upcoming live-action miniseries. The series is comprised of five 15-minute episodes that will be released on a weekly basis. The series' plot will revolve around how [[John-117]] inspired a young cadet to eventually become a leader on the {{UNSCship|Infinity}}. Along with a new character that will also appear in ''[[Halo 4]]'', the series will explore the beginning of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118053273 '''Variety''': '' 'Halo' Web series to bow before next game'']</ref> It will be hosted on [[Halo Waypoint]] and [[Wikipedia:Machinima.com|Machinima.com]]. <ref>[http://www.insidegamingdaily.com/2012/04/30/halo-4-live-action-series-to-debut-on-machinima-network/ '''Inside Gaming Daily''': ''IGDaily - Halo Live-Action Series - 4/30/12'']</ref> | '''''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''''' is an upcoming live-action miniseries. The series is comprised of five 15-minute episodes that will be released on a weekly basis. The series' plot will revolve around how [[John-117]] inspired a young cadet to eventually become a leader on the {{UNSCship|Infinity}}. Along with a new character that will also appear in ''[[Halo 4]]'', the series will explore the beginning of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118053273 '''Variety''': '' 'Halo' Web series to bow before next game'']</ref> It will be hosted on [[Halo Waypoint]] and [[Wikipedia:Machinima.com|Machinima.com]].<ref>[http://www.insidegamingdaily.com/2012/04/30/halo-4-live-action-series-to-debut-on-machinima-network/ '''Inside Gaming Daily''': ''IGDaily - Halo Live-Action Series - 4/30/12'']</ref> | ||
An early episode of the series is currently known as "''Sleeper''" and is in production.<ref name="Kotaku 512012"/> | |||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
Filming is noted to have started as early as April 28th, 2012 at [[Wikipedia:Simon Fraser University|Simon Fraser University]] in [[Wikipedia:Vancouver|Vancouver]], [[Wikipedia:British Columbia|British Columbia]], [[Wikipedia:Canada|Canada]], a popular filming location for many notable science fiction series like [[Wikipedia:Stargate SG-1|''Stargate SG-1'']] and [[Wikipedia:Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)|''Battlestar Galactica'']]. <ref name="Kotaku 512012">[http://kotaku.com/5906858/first-look-at-the-set-of-the-halo-4-live-action-series '''Kotaku.com:''' ''First Look at the "Set" of the Halo 4 Live Action Series'']</ref> The episode, known as ''Sleeper'', is set at the university, doubling as a futuristic UNSC officer academy, will introduce the main protagonist of ''Forward Unto Dawn''. <ref name="Kotaku 512012"/> Propaganda murals depicting [[Orbital Drop Shock | Filming is noted to have started as early as April 28th, 2012 at [[Wikipedia:Simon Fraser University|Simon Fraser University]] in [[Wikipedia:Vancouver|Vancouver]], [[Wikipedia:British Columbia|British Columbia]], [[Wikipedia:Canada|Canada]], a popular filming location for many notable science fiction series like [[Wikipedia:Stargate SG-1|''Stargate SG-1'']] and [[Wikipedia:Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)|''Battlestar Galactica'']].<ref name="Kotaku 512012">[http://kotaku.com/5906858/first-look-at-the-set-of-the-halo-4-live-action-series '''Kotaku.com:''' ''First Look at the "Set" of the Halo 4 Live Action Series'']</ref> The episode, known as ''Sleeper'', is set at the university, doubling as a futuristic UNSC officer academy, will introduce the main protagonist of ''Forward Unto Dawn''.<ref name="Kotaku 512012"/> Propaganda murals depicting [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s and fighter aircraft, statues of historic military commanders (including a depiction of Roman general [[Wikipedia:Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo|Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo]]), and other signature futuristic artwork were seen decorated around the campus.<ref name="Kotaku 512012"/> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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*[[M12 Force Application Vehicle]] <ref name="The Peak 592012">[http://www.the-peak.ca/2012/05/halo-webseries-filmed-on-burnaby-campus/ '''The Peak:''' ''Halo webseries filmed on Burnaby campus?'']</ref> | *[[M12 Force Application Vehicle]]<ref name="The Peak 592012">[http://www.the-peak.ca/2012/05/halo-webseries-filmed-on-burnaby-campus/ '''The Peak:''' ''Halo webseries filmed on Burnaby campus?'']</ref> | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Infinity}} {{mo}} | *{{UNSCShip|Infinity}} {{mo}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
In the promotional picture provided by 343 Industries, John appears to be wearing the MJOLNIR Mk. IV variant featured in ''[[The Package]]''. This suggests the time frame in which the miniseries occurs. | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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Revision as of 11:46, May 11, 2012
- "We wanted to do something unique from a narrative standpoint that's big in scale."
- — Matt McCloskey - Director, Franchise Business Development
Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn is an upcoming live-action miniseries. The series is comprised of five 15-minute episodes that will be released on a weekly basis. The series' plot will revolve around how John-117 inspired a young cadet to eventually become a leader on the Template:UNSCship. Along with a new character that will also appear in Halo 4, the series will explore the beginning of the Human-Covenant War.[1] It will be hosted on Halo Waypoint and Machinima.com.[2]
An early episode of the series is currently known as "Sleeper" and is in production.[3]
Production
Filming is noted to have started as early as April 28th, 2012 at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, a popular filming location for many notable science fiction series like Stargate SG-1 and Battlestar Galactica.[3] The episode, known as Sleeper, is set at the university, doubling as a futuristic UNSC officer academy, will introduce the main protagonist of Forward Unto Dawn.[3] Propaganda murals depicting Orbital Drop Shock Troopers and fighter aircraft, statues of historic military commanders (including a depiction of Roman general Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo), and other signature futuristic artwork were seen decorated around the campus.[3]
Appearances
Characters
- John-117
- Unidentified UNSC officer cadet
Equipment
Locations
- Unidentified UNSC officer academy
Organizations
Vehicles
- M12 Force Application Vehicle[4]
- UNSC Infinity (Mentioned only)
Trivia
In the promotional picture provided by 343 Industries, John appears to be wearing the MJOLNIR Mk. IV variant featured in The Package. This suggests the time frame in which the miniseries occurs.
