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[[File:Halotv.png|thumb|right|350px|Announcement logo for ''Halo: The Television Series''.]] | [[File:Halotv.png|thumb|right|350px|Announcement logo for ''Halo: The Television Series''.]] | ||
'''''Halo: The Television Series''''' is an upcoming live-action television series produced by [[Wikipedia:Showtime (network)|Showtime]]<ref name = "developmenthell2"/> and premiere in [[Wikipedia:Paramount Plus|Paramount Plus]],{{Ref/Site|Id=Paratweet|URL=https://twitter.com/paramountplus/status/1364712617659432962|SiteName=Twitter|PageName=Suit up, Spartans! Produced by @SHOWTIME, @Halo will premiere on #ParamountPlus in 2022}} originally set to air in [[2015]],<ref name="developmenthell1" /> then [[2019]],<ref name="developmenthell2 /> then [[ | '''''Halo: The Television Series''''' is an upcoming live-action television series produced by [[Wikipedia:Showtime (network)|Showtime]]<ref name = "developmenthell2"/> and premiere in [[Wikipedia:Paramount Plus|Paramount Plus]],{{Ref/Site|Id=Paratweet|URL=https://twitter.com/paramountplus/status/1364712617659432962|SiteName=Twitter|PageName=Suit up, Spartans! Produced by @SHOWTIME, @Halo will premiere on #ParamountPlus in 2022}} originally set to air in [[2015]],<ref name="developmenthell1" /> then [[2019]],<ref name="developmenthell2 /> then [[2020]],<ref name="developmenthell3" /> and is now currently planned to air in [[2022]].{{Ref/Reuse|developmenthell4}} When first announced in 2013, the series was stated to be available to users with the [[Halo Channel]] application for [[Xbox One]] and [[Wikipedia:Windows 8.1|Windows 8.1]].<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-channel-and-halo-5-beta-dates-revealed-at-gam/1100-6421662/ '''Gamespot''': ''Halo Channel and Halo 5 Beta Dates Revealed at Gamescom'']</ref> It will be distributed globally by CBS Studios International. Other streaming services that will air the show include [[wikipedia: Stan (company)|Stan]].<ref name = "developmenthell2"/> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The series was originally set to air 10 episodes<ref>[https://twitter.com/SHO_PR/status/1012381272348426243 '''Twitter''' - ''SHO_PR'']</ref>, but this was later reduced to 9,<ref name="hollywood"/> and is set during the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name = "developmenthell2" | The series was originally set to air 10 episodes<ref>[https://twitter.com/SHO_PR/status/1012381272348426243 '''Twitter''' - ''SHO_PR'']</ref>, but this was later reduced to 9,<ref name="hollywood"/> and is set during the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name = "developmenthell2" /> [[John-117]] will be one of the lead characters of the series.<ref>[https://tvline.com/2018/08/06/halo-tv-series-showtime-master-chief/ '''TVLine''' - ''Halo TV Series: Master Chief Will Be a Character, and More Things to Know'']</ref> Multiple planets will feature.<ref name = "developmenthell3"/> | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
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As of December 2020, the show has two showrunners— Steven Kane is the showrunner in charge of the writing team, while Kyle Killen is the on-set showrunner.<ref name = "WhatKnow"/> | As of December 2020, the show has two showrunners— Steven Kane is the showrunner in charge of the writing team, while Kyle Killen is the on-set showrunner.<ref name = "WhatKnow"/> | ||
The series was initially pushed back to air in [[2019]] from its original 2015 date,<ref name = "developmenthell2"/> but has been pushed back even further to 2021.<ref name = "developmenthell3">[http://au.ign.com/articles/2018/08/06/showtime-halo-tv-series-master-chief-lead-character '''IGN''' - ''SHOWTIME'S HALO TV SERIES WILL HAVE MASTER CHIEF AS LEAD CHARACTER, TELL A 'NEW STORY']</ref> Kyle Killen is the executive producer, showrunner, and writer of the series. Rupert Wyatt was announced direct multiple episodes and also serve as executive producer. During this time the writers worked with the 343 story team as to keep the show within the ''Halo'' [[Halopedia:Canon Policy|canon]]. | The series was initially pushed back to air in [[2019]] from its original 2015 date,<ref name = "developmenthell2">[https://www.kotaku.com.au/2018/06/halos-getting-a-new-tv-series-on-stan-next-year/ '''Kotaku''' - Showtime Announces Live-Action Halo Series, Airs Early 2019]</ref> but has been pushed back even further to 2021.<ref name = "developmenthell3">[http://au.ign.com/articles/2018/08/06/showtime-halo-tv-series-master-chief-lead-character '''IGN''' - ''SHOWTIME'S HALO TV SERIES WILL HAVE MASTER CHIEF AS LEAD CHARACTER, TELL A 'NEW STORY']</ref> Kyle Killen is the executive producer, showrunner, and writer of the series. Rupert Wyatt was announced direct multiple episodes and also serve as executive producer. During this time the writers worked with the 343 story team as to keep the show within the ''Halo'' [[Halopedia:Canon Policy|canon]]. | ||
In December 2018, Wyatt left the project<ref>[https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/halo-series-showtime-rupert-wyatt-1203078807/ '''Variety:''' 'Halo' Series at Showtime Loses Director Rupert Wyatt]</ref> due to scheduling issues.<ref name = "WhatKnow"/> In February 2019, it was announced that Otto Bathurst had been chosen as the series's director and executive producer.<ref>[https://au.ign.com/articles/2019/02/21/showtimes-halo-tv-series-finds-its-new-director '''IGN''' - ''SHOWTIME'S HALO TV SERIES FINDS ITS NEW DIRECTOR'']</ref> Following this announcement, the episode count was dropped from 10 to 9.<ref name="hollywood">[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/halo-tv-series-finds-new-director-1188628 '''The Hollywood Reporter''': 'Halo' TV Series Finds New Director]</ref> Bathurst will direct every episode of the first season.<ref name = "WhatKnow"/> | In December 2018, Wyatt left the project<ref>[https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/halo-series-showtime-rupert-wyatt-1203078807/ '''Variety:''' 'Halo' Series at Showtime Loses Director Rupert Wyatt]</ref> due to scheduling issues.<ref name = "WhatKnow"/> In February 2019, it was announced that Otto Bathurst had been chosen as the series's director and executive producer.<ref>[https://au.ign.com/articles/2019/02/21/showtimes-halo-tv-series-finds-its-new-director '''IGN''' - ''SHOWTIME'S HALO TV SERIES FINDS ITS NEW DIRECTOR'']</ref> Following this announcement, the episode count was dropped from 10 to 9.<ref name="hollywood">[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/halo-tv-series-finds-new-director-1188628 '''The Hollywood Reporter''': 'Halo' TV Series Finds New Director]</ref> Bathurst will direct every episode of the first season.<ref name = "WhatKnow"/> | ||
