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[[File:Battle of Sector Six 03.png|thumb|250px|A scene from ''Halo: Combat''.]] | [[File:Battle of Sector Six 03.png|thumb|250px|A scene from ''Halo: Combat''.]] | ||
'''Halo: Landfall''' was a group of three short live action films created in collaboration with [[Bungie|Bungie Studios]], [[Neill Blomkamp]], [[ | '''Halo: Landfall''' was a group of three short live action films created in collaboration with [[Bungie|Bungie Studios]], [[Neill Blomkamp]], [[Wikipedia:Weta Digital|Weta Digital]], and [[Origami Digital LLC]]. These films were the ''Halo'' franchise's first foray into live-action films, followed closely by the "[[Museum]]" series of films. These ''Halo'' shorts were intended as promotional material for the then-upcoming ''[[Halo 3]]'' game, drawing interest to its release. | ||
== Timeline == | == Timeline == | ||
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== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
[[File:WetaStudios-M12WarthogFAV.jpg|thumb|The functional Warthog, manned by an actor in a studio.]] | [[File:WetaStudios-M12WarthogFAV.jpg|thumb|The functional Warthog, manned by an actor in a studio.]] | ||
The shorts featured fully integrated props and costumes created by [[WETA Workshop]]. These included a fully functional [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle|M12 Warthog LRV]] complete with working chain gun, four-wheel drive, and airbags.<ref>[http://www.wetaworkshop.com/projects/filmography/film/halo3 http://www.wetaworkshop.com/projects/filmography/film/halo3]</ref> The props also featured [[ | The shorts featured fully integrated props and costumes created by [[WETA Workshop]]. These included a fully functional [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle|M12 Warthog LRV]] complete with working chain gun, four-wheel drive, and airbags.<ref>[http://www.wetaworkshop.com/projects/filmography/film/halo3 http://www.wetaworkshop.com/projects/filmography/film/halo3]</ref> The props also featured [[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|M6G Pistols]], [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle]]s, an [[Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel|SRS99D-S2 AM Sniper Rifle]], and an [[M41 Surface-to-Surface Rocket Medium Anti-Vehicle/Assault Weapon|M41 Rocket Launcher]]. Additionally, costumes for the projects included two full [[ODST armor|ODST uniforms]] and at least half a dozen [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|Marine uniforms]] (one a [[Hospital Corpsman|Corpsman]] variant) for actors to wear. It has not been specified how much this cost or what the future plans for them may be. | ||
Currently, many of the props used in the shorts are on display in the lobby of Bungie Studios.<ref>[http://www.gamesradar.com/f/behind-the-scenes-bungies-lobby/a-2010042311651626010 '''GamesRadar''': ''Behind the scenes: Bungie's lobby'']</ref> On September 2, 2009, Kirkland police were alerted that someone had been seen on the street with an AK-47, and they subsequently investigated the Bungie headquarters. The weapon turned out to be the Sniper Rifle prop that was used in ''Halo: Landfall''.<ref>[http://kotaku.com/5351721/police-swarm-to-bungie-on-weapons-call-during-kotaku-visit Police Swarm To Bungie On Weapons Call During Kotaku Visit]</ref> | Currently, many of the props used in the shorts are on display in the lobby of Bungie Studios.<ref>[http://www.gamesradar.com/f/behind-the-scenes-bungies-lobby/a-2010042311651626010 '''GamesRadar''': ''Behind the scenes: Bungie's lobby'']</ref> On September 2, 2009, Kirkland police were alerted that someone had been seen on the street with an AK-47, and they subsequently investigated the Bungie headquarters. The weapon turned out to be the Sniper Rifle prop that was used in ''Halo: Landfall''.<ref>[http://kotaku.com/5351721/police-swarm-to-bungie-on-weapons-call-during-kotaku-visit Police Swarm To Bungie On Weapons Call During Kotaku Visit]</ref> | ||
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*All of the movies combined add up to a total of [[Seven|7]] minutes. | *All of the movies combined add up to a total of [[Seven|7]] minutes. | ||
*Of the first [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] one is seen wielding a Spike Grenade larger than usual in game, and slumping it over his shoulder like a club. | *Of the first [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] one is seen wielding a Spike Grenade larger than usual in game, and slumping it over his shoulder like a club. | ||
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