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{{quote|If we ever make a Halo movie, who would you want to write it?" So, I asked [[Martin O'Donnell|Marty]] as we exited the theater, "I bet that Garland guy would be all over the [[Flood]].|[[Joseph Staten]] mentioned the aforesaid after seeing ''[[wikipedia:28 Days Later|28 Days Later]]''.}} | {{quote|If we ever make a Halo movie, who would you want to write it?" So, I asked [[Martin O'Donnell|Marty]] as we exited the theater, "I bet that Garland guy would be all over the [[Flood]].|[[Joseph Staten]] mentioned the aforesaid after seeing ''[[wikipedia:28 Days Later|28 Days Later]]''.}} | ||
[[Peter Jackson]], a ''Halo'' fan, was confirmed as executive producer for the film.<ref>http://youtube.com/watch?v=KlwmSfiaTJ4</ref> While it was assumed that he would also direct, the announcement of [[Neill Blomkamp]] as director proved that speculation as false. Jackson said he was tired after spending so much time on ''King Kong'', and that ''Halo'' would have been a break. Blomkamp is an acclaimed director of short films and commercials. He has also won Clios and a Visual Effects Society Award, was nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on James Cameron's TV series ''Dark Angel'', and directed the Oscar-nominated ''District 9'', produced by Peter Jackson. | [[Peter Jackson]], a ''Halo'' fan, was confirmed as executive producer for the film.<ref>http://youtube.com/watch?v=KlwmSfiaTJ4</ref> While it was assumed that he would also direct, the announcement of [[Neill Blomkamp]] as director proved that speculation as false. Jackson said he was tired after spending so much time on ''King Kong'', and that ''Halo'' would have been a break. Blomkamp is an acclaimed director of short films and commercials. He has also won Clios and a Visual Effects Society Award, was nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on James Cameron's TV series ''Dark Angel'', and directed the Oscar-nominated ''[[District 9]]'', produced by Peter Jackson. | ||
In August 2009 Neill Blomkamp stated the budget for the movie was around $120 million.<ref>http://movieblog.ugo.com/movies/district-9-neill-blomkamp-interview</ref> | In August 2009 Neill Blomkamp stated the budget for the movie was around $120 million.<ref>http://movieblog.ugo.com/movies/district-9-neill-blomkamp-interview</ref> | ||