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'''''Halo: Nightfall'''''<ref name="E3">'''E3 2014 Microsoft Media Briefing'''</ref> is an upcoming live-action ''Xbox Originals'' webseries for the [[Xbox One]], [[Xbox 360]], and other [[Microsoft]] devices to be released in [[2014]].<ref name="Xbox.com">[http://news.xbox.com/2014/04/ent-xbox-originals-unveil '''Xbox.com''' | '''''Halo: Nightfall'''''<ref name="E3">'''E3 2014 Microsoft Media Briefing'''</ref> is an upcoming live-action ''Xbox Originals'' webseries for the [[Xbox One]], [[Xbox 360]], and other [[Microsoft]] devices to be released in [[2014]].<ref name="Xbox.com">[http://news.xbox.com/2014/04/ent-xbox-originals-unveil '''Xbox.com''': ''Xbox Originals: Coming Soon to a Screen Near You'']</ref> Consisting of five episodes,<ref name="amazon">[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Master-Chief-Collection-Xbox-One/dp/B00KSQHX1K/ref=zg_bs_videogames_1 '''Amazon''': ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'']</ref> the series is to be created by [[Wikipedia:Scott Free Productions|Scott Free Productions]] in conjunction with [[343 Industries]]. Acclaimed filmmaker [[Wikipedia:Ridley Scott|Ridley Scott]] has been confirmed as the show's executive producer along with Scott Free TV President [[Wikipedia:David W. Zucker|David Zucker]]; it will be directed by television director [[Wikipedia:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan|Sergio Mimica-Gezzan]].<ref name="Xbox.com">[http://news.xbox.com/2014/04/ent-xbox-originals-unveil '''Xbox.com''' - ''Xbox Originals: Coming Soon to a Screen Near You'']</ref> In the series, ''"A strange and treacherous world exposes elite UNSC operatives to a much deeper danger."''<ref name="waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/halo-nightfall '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo: Nightfall description'']</ref> | ||
''Nightfall'' will connect the stories of ''[[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''<ref>[http://venturebeat.com/2014/06/09/microsoft-bets-big-that-multibillion-dollar-game-series-halo-will-thrive-on-television/ '''Venturebeat''': ''Microsoft bets big that multibillion-dollar game series Halo will thrive on television'']</ref> and will have narrative connections to ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.<ref name="gigaom">[http://gigaom.com/2014/04/28/bonnaroo-halo-and-soccer-microsoft-aims-high-with-xbox-originals/ '''Gigaom''' | ''Nightfall'' will connect the stories of ''[[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''<ref>[http://venturebeat.com/2014/06/09/microsoft-bets-big-that-multibillion-dollar-game-series-halo-will-thrive-on-television/ '''Venturebeat''': ''Microsoft bets big that multibillion-dollar game series Halo will thrive on television'']</ref> and will have narrative connections to ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.<ref name="gigaom">[http://gigaom.com/2014/04/28/bonnaroo-halo-and-soccer-microsoft-aims-high-with-xbox-originals/ '''Gigaom''': ''Bonnaroo, Halo and soccer: Microsoft aims high with Xbox Originals'']</ref> | ||
==Synopsis== | |||
The series takes place on the distant [[human]] [[Outer Colony]] of [[Sedra]]. An [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] unit, led by [[Jameson Locke|Lieutenant Commander Jameson Locke]], is on the planet to investigate [[terrorism|terrorist]] activity. However, the unit is attacked by the terrorists and it is discovered that they are trying to use biological weapons that only affect humans. The unit is forced to work together with Sedran commander [[Randall Aiken]] to survive. While on Sedra, the unit discovers a alien artifact. Meanwhile, a a partially functioning section of [[Installation 04]] arrives over the planet.<ref name="waypoint"/> | |||
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''Nightfall'' will be filmed in Iceland and Ireland.<ref>[https://icelandreview.com/news/2014/04/29/iceland-star-new-ridley-scott-movie '''Iceland on Review''' - ''Iceland to Star in New Ridley Scott Movie'']</ref> Filming in [[Wikipedia:Belfast|Belfast, Ireland]] was reported to have started by early June 2014<ref>[http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/ridley-scotts-halo-digital-feature-being-shot-in-belfasts-titanic-quarter-30323063.html '''Belfast Telegraph''': ''Ridley Scott's Halo digital feature being shot in Belfast's Titanic Quarter'']</ref> and finished as of June 12, 2014, being subsequently continued in Iceland.<ref name="polygon">[http://www.polygon.com/2014/6/12/5802422/halo-5-spartan-locke-nightfall '''Polygon''': ''Halo 5's secret Spartan is Agent Locke, and his story will be revealed in Halo Nightfall'']</ref> | ''Nightfall'' will be filmed in Iceland and Ireland.<ref>[https://icelandreview.com/news/2014/04/29/iceland-star-new-ridley-scott-movie '''Iceland on Review''' - ''Iceland to Star in New Ridley Scott Movie'']</ref> Filming in [[Wikipedia:Belfast|Belfast, Ireland]] was reported to have started by early June 2014<ref>[http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/ridley-scotts-halo-digital-feature-being-shot-in-belfasts-titanic-quarter-30323063.html '''Belfast Telegraph''': ''Ridley Scott's Halo digital feature being shot in Belfast's Titanic Quarter'']</ref> and finished as of June 12, 2014, being subsequently continued in Iceland.<ref name="polygon">[http://www.polygon.com/2014/6/12/5802422/halo-5-spartan-locke-nightfall '''Polygon''': ''Halo 5's secret Spartan is Agent Locke, and his story will be revealed in Halo Nightfall'']</ref> | ||
The series will have a $10,000,000 (USD) budget, which is considerably larger than ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s. On May 15, 2014, it was announced that actor [[Wikipedia:Mike Colter|Mike Colter]] is set to star in the feature. Colter will play the main character, [[Jameson Locke]],<ref name="polygon"/><ref name="machinima">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crDIiFV-Wmw ''' | The series will have a $10,000,000 (USD) budget, which is considerably larger than ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s. On May 15, 2014, it was announced that actor [[Wikipedia:Mike Colter|Mike Colter]] is set to star in the feature. Colter will play the main character, [[Jameson Locke]],<ref name="polygon"/><ref name="machinima">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crDIiFV-Wmw '''YouTube''': ''Every. Halo. Ever. E3 2014'']</ref> "a rising star in a futuristic army with reservations about those in command". Locke was known tentatively as "Marlowe" during production.<ref>[http://www.thewrap.com/halo-digital-feature-mike-colter-ridley-scott-good-wife/ '''The Wire''': ''Ridley Scott's ‘Halo’ Digital Feature Recruits ‘Good Wife’ Star Mike Colter (Exclusive)'']</ref> On July 10, 2014, it was announced that actress [[Wikipedia:Christina Chong|Christina Chong]] will have a role in the webseries.<ref>[http://upandcomers.net/2014/07/09/christina-chong-lands-female-lead-halo-nightfall/ '''Up & Comers''' - ''Christina Chong Lands Female Lead in Digital Feature ‘Halo: Nightfall’'']</ref> The first official trailer was released on July 24th, 2014, at San Diego Comic-Con, which stated that Locke's team was tracking down reports of an element that specifically targeted humans on the distant colony of [[Sedra]].<ref name="SDCC"/> | ||
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- "Survival is a choice."
- — Official tagline
Halo: Nightfall[1] is an upcoming live-action Xbox Originals webseries for the Xbox One, Xbox 360, and other Microsoft devices to be released in 2014.[2] Consisting of five episodes,[3] the series is to be created by Scott Free Productions in conjunction with 343 Industries. Acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott has been confirmed as the show's executive producer along with Scott Free TV President David Zucker; it will be directed by television director Sergio Mimica-Gezzan.[2] In the series, "A strange and treacherous world exposes elite UNSC operatives to a much deeper danger."[4]
Nightfall will connect the stories of Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians[5] and will have narrative connections to Halo: The Television Series.[6]
Synopsis
The series takes place on the distant human Outer Colony of Sedra. An Office of Naval Intelligence unit, led by Lieutenant Commander Jameson Locke, is on the planet to investigate terrorist activity. However, the unit is attacked by the terrorists and it is discovered that they are trying to use biological weapons that only affect humans. The unit is forced to work together with Sedran commander Randall Aiken to survive. While on Sedra, the unit discovers a alien artifact. Meanwhile, a a partially functioning section of Installation 04 arrives over the planet.[4]
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Production
Nightfall will be filmed in Iceland and Ireland.[8] Filming in Belfast, Ireland was reported to have started by early June 2014[9] and finished as of June 12, 2014, being subsequently continued in Iceland.[10]
The series will have a $10,000,000 (USD) budget, which is considerably larger than Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn's. On May 15, 2014, it was announced that actor Mike Colter is set to star in the feature. Colter will play the main character, Jameson Locke,[10][11] "a rising star in a futuristic army with reservations about those in command". Locke was known tentatively as "Marlowe" during production.[12] On July 10, 2014, it was announced that actress Christina Chong will have a role in the webseries.[13] The first official trailer was released on July 24th, 2014, at San Diego Comic-Con, which stated that Locke's team was tracking down reports of an element that specifically targeted humans on the distant colony of Sedra.[7]
Cast and characters
- Mike Colter as Jameson Locke[4]
- Christina Chong as Macer[4]
- Steven Waddington as Randall Aiken[4]
- Luke Neal as Horrigan[4]
- Alexander Bhat as Estrin[4]
- Alexis Rodney as Arris[4]
- Christian Contreras as Ramos[4]
- Eric Kofi Abrefa as Haisal[4]
- Jennie Gruner as Wisner[4]
- Sarah Armstrong as Gaines[4]
- Shaun Blaney as Hundley[4]
Gallery
Halo: Nightfall first poster
![Promotional poster for Halo: Nightfall.[14]](https://halo.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/b/bd/Nightfall_poster.png/200px-Nightfall_poster.png)
Promotional poster for Halo: Nightfall.[14]
![Agent Locke, portrayed by Mike Colter.[15]](https://halo.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/1/1e/Halo-Nightfall-21Jul2014-1.jpg/200px-Halo-Nightfall-21Jul2014-1.jpg)
Agent Locke, portrayed by Mike Colter.[15]
Locke, along with two soldiers.
Promotional image of part of the group.
First image of the Condor vehicle.
![Promotional poster for Halo: Nightfall.[14]](/File:Nightfall_poster.png)
![Agent Locke, portrayed by Mike Colter.[15]](/File:Halo-Nightfall-21Jul2014-1.jpg)
Sources
- ^ E3 2014 Microsoft Media Briefing
- ^ a b Xbox.com: Xbox Originals: Coming Soon to a Screen Near You Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "Xbox.com" defined multiple times with different content - ^ Amazon: Halo: The Master Chief Collection
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v Halo Waypoint: Halo: Nightfall description
- ^ Venturebeat: Microsoft bets big that multibillion-dollar game series Halo will thrive on television
- ^ Gigaom: Bonnaroo, Halo and soccer: Microsoft aims high with Xbox Originals
- ^ a b SDCC 2014: 343 Industries and Scott Free Productions Offer First-Look of Halo: Nightfall
- ^ Iceland on Review - Iceland to Star in New Ridley Scott Movie
- ^ Belfast Telegraph: Ridley Scott's Halo digital feature being shot in Belfast's Titanic Quarter
- ^ a b Polygon: Halo 5's secret Spartan is Agent Locke, and his story will be revealed in Halo Nightfall
- ^ YouTube: Every. Halo. Ever. E3 2014
- ^ The Wire: Ridley Scott's ‘Halo’ Digital Feature Recruits ‘Good Wife’ Star Mike Colter (Exclusive)
- ^ Up & Comers - Christina Chong Lands Female Lead in Digital Feature ‘Halo: Nightfall’
- ^ Twitter: Halo account on Nightfall
- ^ Comic Book Movie: First Image from HALO: NIGHTFALL is Released
