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[[Image:H3 AR2 Brute Kill 3.jpg|thumb|An ODST kills a Brute in ''Combat'']] | [[Image:H3 AR2 Brute Kill 3.jpg|thumb|An ODST kills a Brute in ''Combat'']] | ||
[[Image:LastOneStanding-1.jpg|thumb|Two Brutes attacking with [[Spikers]] in ''Last One Standing''.]] | [[Image:LastOneStanding-1.jpg|thumb|Two Brutes attacking with [[Spikers]] in ''Last One Standing''.]] | ||
The '''Halo Shorts''' refer to a group of short live action films created in collaboration with [[Bungie Studios]], [[Neill Blomkamp]], [[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, the Halo shorts are intended to give both fans and sponsors a preview of what the [[Halo Movie]] could look like, should production be resumed. Despite popular belief, this is not a trailer for an upcoming [[Halo Movie]]. | The '''''Halo'' Shorts''' refer to a group of short live action films created in collaboration with [[Bungie Studios]], [[Neill Blomkamp]], [[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, the ''Halo'' shorts are intended to give both fans and sponsors a preview of what the [[Halo Movie]] could look like, should production be resumed. Despite popular belief, this is not a trailer for an upcoming [[Halo Movie]]. | ||
== Timeline == | == Timeline == | ||
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''Arms Race'' was a live-action trailer that went up with another film one long month later, '''''Combat''''', released on WETA's website in August 2007<ref>[http://www.wetanz.com/holics/index.php?itemid=483&catid=2 http://www.wetanz.com/holics/index.php?itemid=483&catid=2]</ref>, telling the story of two [[ODST]] troopers fighting off [[Brutes]] while trying to retrieve an object on the battlefield during the [[Second Battle of Earth]]. | ''Arms Race'' was a live-action trailer that went up with another film one long month later, '''''Combat''''', released on WETA's website in August 2007<ref>[http://www.wetanz.com/holics/index.php?itemid=483&catid=2 http://www.wetanz.com/holics/index.php?itemid=483&catid=2]</ref>, telling the story of two [[ODST]] troopers fighting off [[Brutes]] while trying to retrieve an object on the battlefield during the [[Second Battle of Earth]]. | ||
A third film, '''''Last One Standing''''', was released on September 24, just hours before the release of [[Halo 3]]. This film was released first on the Discovery Channel's website, as part of their promotion for an unrelated show, ''Last One Standing''<ref>[http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/last-one-standing/halo-sweeps/halo-sweeps.html http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/last-one-standing/halo-sweeps/halo-sweeps.html]</ref>. This film continued the story of the two ODSTs in ''Combat'', featuring more weapons, special effects, and live action combat between the [[Marines]] and Brutes, ending with the sight of a fireball descending into the atmosphere, a scene which is the beginning for in Halo 3. | A third film, '''''Last One Standing''''', was released on September 24, just hours before the release of ''[[Halo 3]]''. This film was released first on the Discovery Channel's website, as part of their promotion for an unrelated show, ''Last One Standing''<ref>[http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/last-one-standing/halo-sweeps/halo-sweeps.html http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/last-one-standing/halo-sweeps/halo-sweeps.html]</ref>. This film continued the story of the two ODSTs in ''Combat'', featuring more weapons, special effects, and live action combat between the [[Marines]] and Brutes, ending with the sight of a fireball descending into the atmosphere, a scene which is the beginning for in ''Halo 3''. | ||
It has not been made clear if these three will be the only Halo shorts, as some sources have claimed that there would be only three videos, while others have claimed otherwise. WETA's website does not specify if ''Last One Standing'' would be the final film in the series. It has also not been stated what kind of budget the shorts have. | It has not been made clear if these three will be the only ''Halo'' shorts, as some sources have claimed that there would be only three videos, while others have claimed otherwise. WETA's website does not specify if ''Last One Standing'' would be the final film in the series. It has also not been stated what kind of budget the shorts have. | ||
On October 26<sup>th</sup>, all three films were edited together into one seven-minute mini-movie, and was released simultaneously on Bungie.net and Xbox Live Marketplace. The mini-movie is titled Halo: Landfall.<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12901</ref> | On October 26<sup>th</sup>, all three films were edited together into one seven-minute mini-movie, and was released simultaneously on Bungie.net and Xbox Live Marketplace. The mini-movie is titled ''Halo: Landfall''.<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12901</ref> | ||
==Shorts== | ==Shorts== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*It should be noted that the Halo 3 Achievement for completing the first mission in the campaign is titled "Landfall". This is more than likely a reference to the short film, due to the fact that in Halo: Landfall, the marines are searching for Master Chief's location when he falls to Earth. | *It should be noted that the ''Halo 3'' Achievement for completing the first mission in the campaign is titled "Landfall". This is more than likely a reference to the short film, due to the fact that in ''Halo: Landfall'', the marines are searching for Master Chief's location when he falls to Earth. | ||
*The Brutes seem to have no shielding as they are killed with one or two shots from a sniper rifle. | *The Brutes seem to have no shielding as they are killed with one or two shots from a sniper rifle. | ||
*You can hear an ODST say "Head shot" after killing the brute chieftain with the rocket launcher. | *You can hear an ODST say "Head shot!" after killing the brute chieftain with the rocket launcher. | ||
*The Brutes in Landfall bear a heavy resemblance to bears than to the original gorilla/rhino idea. | *The Brutes in ''Landfall'' bear a heavy resemblance to bears than to the original gorilla/rhino idea. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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