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Rumors of a '''''Halo'' film''' had been circulating since release of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. However, in [[2004]], it was officially confirmed by [[Bungie]] that a film project was in development. While the movie was intended to be handled by 20th Century Fox and Universal Pictures, both pulled out due to monetary concerns in October of [[2006]] - postponing the film indefinitely until new distributors could be found.


The Halo movie was to be filmed in live action with considerable CG special effects. Wingnut Films, the team behind ''Lord of the Rings'' and ''King Kong'', were also to be a part of the project.  
[[File:Halofilm.jpg|thumb|150px|right|The image released alongside Bungie's announcement of the ''Halo'' film in 2004.]]


Before it was delayed, it was revealed that the film would have been shot in Wellington, New Zealand, and was slated for a summer [[2009]] release.<ref>[http://comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=15944 '''Coming Soon.net''': ''Halo Director Announced!'']</ref> To keep the producers true to the ''Halo'' Universe, Bungie prepared an exhaustive encyclopedia, the "Halo Compendium", known affectionately as the [[Halo Story Bible]]. This condensed account described the total fiction of ''Halo'', including games, novels, characters, species and vessels.  
{{Quote|If we ever make a Halo movie, who would you want to write it?" I asked [[Martin O'Donnell|Marty]] as we exited the theater, "I bet that Garland guy would be all over the [[Flood]].|[[Joseph Staten]], after watching ''[[wikipedia:28 Days Later|28 Days Later]]''.<ref>[https://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=6403 '''Bungie:''' ''The Great (Hollywood) Journey'']</ref>}}
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The '''''Halo'' film''', officially confirmed in [[2005]]<ref name="BBC">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/film/4181000.stm '''BBC News:''' ''Halo game set for silver screen'']</ref>, was a film project in development until its ultimate cancellation in [[2006]]<ref name="IGN1">[http://uk.ign.com/articles/2006/10/31/halo-holding '''IGN:''' ''HALO HOLDING'']</ref>. The film, intended to be produced by [[Peter Jackson]] and [[Fran Walsh]] and directed by [[Neill Blomkamp]] was postponed indefinitely when funding studios [[wikipedia:20th Century Fox|20th Century Fox]] and [[wikipedia:Universal Studios|Universal Pictures]] pulled out due to monetary concerns<ref name="IndieWire">[http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/it-was-a-clusterfuck-from-day-one-6-things-about-neill-blomkamps-failed-halo-movie-20120419?page=1#blogPostHeaderPanel/ '''IndieWire:''' ''"It Was A Cluster**** From Day One": 5 Things About Neill Blomkamp's Failed 'Halo' Movie'']</ref>.


The ''Halo 3'' promotional ''[[Halo: Landfall|Landfall]]'' series directed by Neill Blomkamp was considered a test of viewer interest in a possible ''Halo'' movie.<ref name="Part1">[http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?story=greathollywoodjourney1&p=4542384 '''Bungie.net''': ''The Great (Hollywood) Journey, Part One'']</ref>
[[File:Neill Blomkamp.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Neill Blomkamp.]]
The ''Halo'' film was to be filmed in live action with special effects, along with props and costumes, created by [[WETA Workshop]] and [[wikipedia:Weta Digital|WETA Digital]]. [[wikipedia:WingNut Films|WingNut Films]], a New Zealand-based production company known for collaborating with Jackson on [[wikipedia:The Lord of the Rings (film series)|The Lord of the Rings trilogy]], were also to be a part of the project.


==Production==
It was later revealed that the film would have been shot in [[wikipedia:Wellington|Wellington]], New Zealand, and was slated for a summer [[2007]] release<ref name="BBC"/>.  
{{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]], 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 Jackson would also direct, the Emmy-nominated director [[Neill Blomkamp]] was announced as helming the project. Jackson expressed his tiredness after long production times on ''King Kong'' and that ''Halo'' would have been a break. In August 2009, Neill Blomkamp claimed the budget for the movie was around $120 million.<ref>http://movieblog.ugo.com/movies/district-9-neill-blomkamp-interview</ref> Doubting the movie's success, he lost enthusiasm and stated that ""In regards to Halo, my involvement is probably dead, I don't want it and if they came back and offered it to me I'd say no."<ref>http://movies.ign.com/articles/101/1018543p1.html</ref>
''[[Halo: Landfall]]'', a promotional  series for ''[[Halo 3]]'', was composed of test shorts filmed by Blomkamp during the ''Halo'' film's early production<ref name="Wired">[http://www.wired.com/2012/04/halo-movie-generation-xbox/ '''Wired:''' ''Why the Halo Movie Failed to Launch'']</ref>.


When plans for the film fell through, Jackson and director [[wikipedia:Neill Blomkamp|Neill Blomkamp]] instead started production on ''[[wikipedia:District 9|District 9]]''. Many elements from the cancelled ''Halo'' film were re-used or adapted for ''District 9'', including the basic [[Warthog]] and [[Flood infection form]] designs.
When plans for the film eventually fell through, Jackson and Blomkamp instead started production on ''[[wikipedia:District 9|District 9]]''. Many elements from the cancelled ''Halo'' film were re-used or adapted for ''District 9'', including the basic [[Warthog]] and [[Flood infection form]] designs.


===Script===
==Production timeline==
[[File:Halo Script.jpg|thumb|right|A piece of the alleged script.]]
{{quote|Where the Master Chief doesn't have a face...That's hard to carry as a main character for an entire film. But you can certainly surround him with people who don't have helmets on and you can see their faces.|Joseph Staten}}
A website called ''LatinoReview.com'' has posted a [http://www.latinoreview.com/script-reviews/halo-1 script review] of the upcoming ''Halo'' movie; [http://rampancy.net/blog/narcogen/01122005/halo_film_script_a_convincing_adaptation Rampancy.net] asserts that it's credible; however, Bungie has said the story is not complete.


Joseph Staten has said before that what would have been the "final" script for the film, would have had the Master Chief as a secondary character, taking a back seat to others for storytelling purposes.<ref>[http://www.blog.newsweek.com/blogs/levelup/archive/2008/01/15/exclusive-bungie-gives-level-up-insight-into-the-stalled-halo-movie.aspx Staten interview.]</ref>
===Script, director and financial arrangement===
*In '''February, 2005''', Creative Artists Agency confirmed that [[Microsoft]] had completed a $1 million deal with [[wikipedia:Alex Garland|Alex Garland]], the British screenwriter of ''28 Days Later'', to write the ''Halo'' screenplay, which would then be offered to studios.<ref>[http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=story&articleID=VR1117917399&cs=1&p=0&s=h '''Variety.com''': ''Halo, Hollywood'']</ref><ref name="Wired"/>.


In this version of the script, Captain Keyes is mentioned. This was probably referring to [[Jacob Keyes]] and not his daughter, [[Miranda Keyes|Miranda]]. Evidence in the leaked dialog share a striking resemblance to the opening cinematic of ''Combat Evolved''. ''G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra'' writer Stuart Beattie wrote an alternate script during the [[wikipedia:2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike|2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike]]. This draft was to be an adaptation of [[Eric Nylund]]'s novel ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''. As a defining moment in the history of the [[Human-Covenant War]], Stuart felt Reach was a natural place to introduce ''Halo'' to a wider audience:<ref>http://www.reelzchannel.com/movie-news/3917/a-halo-script-is-out-there-and-ready-to-be-made</ref>  
*On '''June 7, 2005''', Microsoft released Garland's completed screenplay to various Hollywood studios on, looking to be paid a $10 million fee as well as the studio's agreement to adhere to guidelines set by the game's developers<ref>[http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/622/622951p1.html '''IGN''': ''HALO MOVIE SCRIPT DELIVERED'']</ref>. Microsoft also wanted the studio to seek approval over the director and cast. In addition, Microsoft sought full merchandising rights for itself, a minimum $75 million budget, and company representatives' full access to the film's rough cuts in Los Angeles. Most potential studios - namely Paramount, DreamWorks, Sony, and Warner Bros. - did not want to cede creative rights to the film and passed over the project.<ref>[http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=9de0f087-25f9-4103-9eef-1b79b3c7ab08 '''E! Online''': ''Hollywood's Halo Effect'']</ref>


{{Article quote|"I firmly believe that the first Halo movie needs to be the Fall of Reach story, because it sets up all the characters, the world, the Covenant, the big struggle between mankind and the aliens, all that stuff. I just think it's an amazing story about this child that no one cares about and who cares for no one else, who kind of ends up saving all of humanity."}}
*20th Century Fox and Universal Studios entered negotiations with Microsoft to divide the distribution rights to ''Halo''. The original $10 million deal was reduced based on the studios' negative response to the exorbitant price tag. All negotiating parties eventually agreed upon a deal to produce the ''Halo'' film; it was decided that Universal would distribute domestically, and take sales from the U.S. box office, while Fox would take the international distribution - with both co-financing the film. The studios agreed to give Microsoft $5 million to option the film, and 10% percent of grosses<ref name="IndieWire"/>.


While a Halo ''theatrical'' film has been postponed, the 75-minute ''Special Edition'' cut of ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' marks the first feature-length film set in the ''Halo'' universe. Financed directly by Microsoft and originally released as a five-part web miniseries in October-November 2012, ''Forward Unto Dawn'' was released as a direct to DVD/Bluray motion picture on December 4, 2012.
*On '''August 22, 2005''', the deal was announced to be finalized, with summer 2007 as the target release date.<ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117927889?categoryid=1238&cs=1&s=h&p=0 '''Variety:''' ''Halo makes a date'']</ref>


==Timeline==
*On '''October 4, 2005''', Bungie announced that Jackson was signed onto the project as executive producer.<ref>[https://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=6788 '''Bungie.net''': ''10,000 Pound Gorilla'']</ref>
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===2002===
*In '''July, 2006''', author [[wikipedia:D. B. Weiss|D. B. Weiss]] announced that he was working on his second draft of the new script for ''Halo'', which contained elements of the project's original screenplay by Alex Garland<ref>[http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2006/07/gamesetinterview_db_weiss.php '''GameSetWatch:''' ''GameSetInterview: Halo Screenwriter DB Weiss'']</ref>. Other screenwriters, namely [[wikipedia:Scott Frank|Scott Frank]] and [[wikipedia:Josh Olson|Josh Olson]] were also attached to the rewriting of Garland's script.  
*'''Summer of 2002''' With the success of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', Hollywood producers voice interest about making a ''Halo'' movie. Concerns over creative control sunk the idea, "thanks but no thanks" said Joseph Staten.<ref name="Part1"/>


===2004===
*In '''August 2006''', Jackson and the studios announced that Blomkamp would direct the project, for a smaller fee<ref name="Wired"/>. Microsoft originally wanted Jackson to direct, however Jackson's fee was already running into several millions of dollars.  
*'''2004 before ''[[Halo 2]]'' launch''' A Hollywood player, Peter Schlessel starts to meet with Bungie staff to discuss movie plans. He proposes that instead of leaving it up to Hollywood, "''Finance the script yourselves, Hire a writer, have him write something you love, then bring it to Hollywood with a simple message: This is the movie we want to make. Who wants to make it with us?''". On the list of Schlessel approved writers is Alex Garland, who Bungie pick for reasons listed in above article.


===2005===
*Blomkamp stated he was confident that Bungie liked the initial concept art for the project, however Microsoft were afraid the material might be too unconventional for a summer blockbuster. Universal had already funded $12 million for preliminary development; a portion of this spent by [[wikipedia:Guillermo del Toro|Guillermo del Toro]] (attached to the process before Blomkamp), with the rest having been spent hiring the various writers to redraft Garland's screenplay.  
*'''February 3, 2005''' Creative Artists Agency confirmed that Microsoft had completed a million-dollar deal with Alex Garland to write a screenplay based on the video game series ''Halo'', which would then be offered to studios.<ref>[http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=story&articleID=VR1117917399&cs=1&p=0&s=h '''Variety.com''': ''Halo, Hollywood'']</ref>
*'''June 7, 2005''' Microsoft released Garland's completed screenplay to various Hollywood studios on June 7, 2005, looking to be paid a $10 million fee as well as the studio's agreement to adhere to guidelines set by the game's developers<ref>[http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/622/622951p1.html '''IGN''': ''Halo Movie Script Delivered'']</ref>. Microsoft also wanted the studio to seek approval over the director and cast. In addition, Microsoft sought full merchandising rights for itself, a minimum $75 million budget, and company representatives' full access to the film's rough cuts in Los Angeles. Studios like Paramount, DreamWorks, Sony, and Warner Bros. did not want to cede creative rights to the film and passed over the project.<ref>[http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=9de0f087-25f9-4103-9eef-1b79b3c7ab08 '''E! Online''': ''Hollywood's Halo Effect'']</ref>
===Financial problems and cancellation===
*'''June 2005''' 20th Century Fox and Universal Studios entered negotiations with Microsoft to divide the distribution rights of ''Halo''. The original $10 million deal was reduced based on the studios' negative response to the exorbitant price tag. In the negotiations, Universal gained rights to release the film in North America, where Fox would distribute the film overseas. On August 22, 2005, Microsoft's deal with the studios was announced to be finalized, with summer 2008 as the target release date.<ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117927889?categoryid=1238&cs=1&s=h&p=0 '''Variety''': ''Halo makes a date'']</ref>
*In '''October 2006''', Universal proposed a reduction in the producers' fees. Jackson consulted with Microsoft, his co-producers, and Blomkamp, but ultimately refused the deal. Universal and Fox subsequently removed themselves from the deal. Blomkamp and Jackson have both cited money and control as their main reasons to abandon production.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-brake/best-films-never-made-neill-blomkamps-halo_b_3948316.html '''Huffington Post:''' ''Best Films Never Made: Neill Blomkamp's Halo'']</ref>.
*'''October 4, 2005''' [[Bungie]] Studios announced that director Peter Jackson was signed onto the project as an executive producer.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?story=biggorilla&p=4955829 '''Bungie.net''': ''The Great Hollywood Journey, Part II'']</ref>


===2006===
*After the departure of Universal Studios and 20th Century Fox, a representative of Jackson and Walsh stated;
*'''July 13, 2006''' Author D.B. Weiss revealed in an interview that he was writing the screenplay for ''Halo''. At the time of the interview, Weiss said that he was working on his second draft of the new script, which contained elements of the project's original screenplay by Alex Garland.<ref>[http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2006/07/gamesetinterview_db_weiss.php '''GameSetWatch''': ''GameSetInterview: Halo Screenwriter DB Weiss'']</ref>
*'''August 2006''' Neill Blomkamp is picked by Jackson as the director of the ''Halo'' movie.
*'''October 20, 2006''' Universal and Fox pull out of the deal<ref>[http://palgn.com.au/article.php?title=Fox+and+Universal+dump+Halo+movie&id=5603&sid=b4877aa8c4590dc1f4dc673abcf2689b http://palgn.com.au/article.php]</ref>. A representative of Peter Jackson and [[Fran Walsh]] said:


{{Article quote|''Universal, on behalf of both studios, asked for a meeting with the filmmakers just prior to the due date of a significant payment. Basically, they said that in order to move forward with the film, the filmmakers had to significantly reduce [the percentage of profits they would receive from the film]. They waited until the last minute to have this conversation. Peter and Fran, after speaking with their producing partners and with Microsoft and Bungie, respectfully declined.''}}
{{Article quote|Universal, on behalf of both studios, asked for a meeting with the filmmakers just prior to the due date of a significant payment. Basically, they said that in order to move forward with the film, the filmmakers had to significantly reduce [the percentage of profits they would receive from the film]. They waited until the last minute to have this conversation. Peter and Fran, after speaking with their producing partners and with Microsoft and Bungie, respectfully declined.<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/articles/2006/10/20/halo-movie-dumped '''IGN:''' ''HALO MOVIE DUMPED'']</ref>}}
The source article also stated that work is apparently continuing on the film (which will be directed by Neill Blomkamp) and that Microsoft is already in talks with other distributors.
*'''October 31, 2006''' Producers Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, along with Microsoft, are putting the much-anticipated ''Halo'' movie into production hell, or where a film has stopped in the production stage. Following recent reports that development of the film would continue in spite of studio backers Fox and Universal dropping out, a press release being distributed by Jackson's WingNut Films today confirms that ''Halo'' is being indefinitely postponed. Here's their statement regarding the film, sure to be greeted with howls of discontent by fans:


{{Article quote|"As was previously confirmed, we deeply regret that both Universal and Fox did not choose to move forward with financing the Halo film under the original terms of the agreement. At this time Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, along with their partner, Microsoft, have mutually agreed to postpone making a feature film based on the Halo video game universe until we can fulfill the promise we made to millions of Halo fans throughout the world that we would settle for no less than bringing a first class film to the big screen. We are fully supportive of Director Neill Blomkamp's vision of the film. Neill is a tremendously gifted filmmaker and his preliminary work on Halo is truly awe-inspiring. While it will undoubtedly take a little longer for Halo to reach the big screen, we are confident that the final feature film will be well worth the wait."}}
*Contrary to claims that Microsoft were seeking other distributors for the film, WingNut Films stated;


===2007===
{{Article quote|As was previously confirmed, we deeply regret that both Universal and Fox did not choose to move forward with financing the ''Halo'' film under the original terms of the agreement. At this time Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, along with their partner, Microsoft, have mutually agreed to postpone making a feature film based on the ''Halo'' video game universe until we can fulfill the promise we made to millions of ''Halo'' fans throughout the world that we would settle for no less than bringing a first class film to the big screen. We are fully supportive of director Neill Blomkamp's vision of the film. Neill is a tremendously gifted filmmaker and his preliminary work on ''Halo'' is truly awe-inspiring. While it will undoubtedly take a little longer for ''Halo'' to reach the big screen, we are confident that the final feature film will be well worth the wait.<ref name="IGN1"/>}}
*'''May 21, 2007''' In an interview with Cinematical.com, Peter Jackson stated that he expected the project to continue soon, once the movie studios "catch a glimpse of the ''Halo'' hype first-hand" (with the release of ''[[Halo 3]]'').<ref>Erik Davis (2007-05-26). Peter Jackson on ''Halo'', ''The Hobbit'', and ''Dambusters''</ref>.
*'''July 5, 2007''' Unconfirmed rumors began to circulate that 20th Century Fox would pickup rights with the movie, however they were never confirmed, putting the development of the ''Halo'' movie in question, once again.
*'''October 4, 2007''' ''Halo'' Movie is announced dead by director Neil Blomkamp.<ref>http://www.bitsofnews.com/content/view/6240</ref>
*'''October 5, 2007''' [[Frank O'Connor]] says in an interview with ''[[wikipedia:Game Informer|Game Informer]]'' that "nobody can declare it [the film] dead except for the owner of the IP [Microsoft]" in response to Blomkamp's statement.<ref>http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200710/N07.1005.1034.54066.htm?Page=4</ref>
*'''October 29, 2007''' Ken Kamins, Peter Jackson's representative, has confirmed in an interview that the ''Halo'' film is still in pre-production phase. "What happened was this: Universal, on behalf of both studios, asked for a meeting with the filmmakers just prior to the due date of a significant payment," says Kamins. "Basically, they said that in order to move forward with the film, the filmmakers had to significantly reduce their deals. They waited until the last minute to have this conversation. Peter and Fran, after speaking with their producing partners and with Microsoft and Bungie, respectfully declined." According to Kamins would-be director Blomkamp has not been dropped either, in spite of his earlier statements<ref>http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=174687</ref>:


{{Article quote|"Everybody is supremely confident in Neil. Part of what excited Peter and Fran was Neil's vision. We're very confident this film will move forward with the creative partners intact, who will take the film to production."}}
===Future===
*On '''October 29, 2007''', Ken Kamins, a representative of Jackson, confirmed in an interview that the ''Halo'' film was still in pre-production. According to Kamins, Blomkamp had not been dropped - in spite of his earlier statements<ref>[http://www.computerandvideogames.com/174687/ms-already-in-talks-to-continue-halo-film/ '''CVG:''' ''MS "already in talks" to continue Halo film'']</ref>.  


===2008===
*In '''April, [[2008]]''', [[wikipedia:Stuart Beattie|Stuart Beattie]], an Australian screenwriter best known for his work on ''[[wikipedia:G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra|G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra]]'', was reported as having written a screenplay for ''Halo'' in 2007 - adapting [[Eric Nylund]]'s ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''. Beattie is quoted as saying; ''"It's not something I can direct right now, because it's a big $100 million-plus film... [but] I would just love to see a Halo movie up there on screen. It's magnificent."''<ref>[http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/stuart-beattie-wrote-his-own-halo-script-to-sell/ '''FirstShowing:''' ''Stuart Beattie Wrote His Own Halo Script to Sell!'']</ref><ref>[http://www.blastr.com/2009/07/why_stuart_beattie_believ.php/ '''Blastr:''' ''Why Stuart Beattie believes his Halo film will work'']</ref>
*'''January 18, 2008''' Bungie mentions in its weekly update that the ''Halo'' movie is still on hold, but they posted pictures of armor and weapon replicas made by Weta's Workshop that were used in the ''[[Halo: Landfall]]'' short films.<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13174</ref>
*'''April 1, 2008''' G.I. Joe screenwriter Stuart Beattie says he wrote spec-scripts for three potential Halo films; first one being ''Halo: Fall of Reach'', second being ''Halo: The Rise of the Flood'', and last one being ''Halo: The Battle of Earth''. Initially expected to be an April Fools joke, it was later confirmed to be genuine, though he was working in an unofficial capacity.<ref>http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-halo-movie-has-reach-4305</ref>
*'''July 21, 2008''' Microsoft Game Studios Phil Spencer and vice president of Strategy and Business Development Shane Kim say in a video interview that they are still in discussions with various potential partners and that there continues to be tremendous interest. Quoted from the video: "We wanna make sure, whenever we translate it to the big screen that its going to be a movie worthy of the IP (intellectual property). So we’re going to be very careful about how we proceed there."<ref>http://kotaku.com/5027298/phil-spencer-and-shane-kim-talk-halo</ref>
*'''August 4, 2008''' Unofficial concept art for a ''Halo: The Fall of Reach'' movie is shown.<ref name="latinoreview.com">http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-halo-fall-of-reach-concept-art-5150</ref>


===2009===
*On '''July 24, [[2009]]''', Blomkamp denied that his upcoming ''District 9'' would be a showcase for his ''Halo'' film intentions, and confirmed he is no longer involved<ref>[http://www.slashfilm.com/confirmed-director-neill-blomkamp-would-probably-not-do-a-halo-film-even-if-offered-one/ '''Slashfilm:''' ''Confirmed: Director Neill Blomkamp Would Probably Not Do a Halo Film, Even If Offered One'']</ref>
*'''July 17, 2009''' Stuart Beattie announces that he will be planning an attempt to direct his ''Halo: The Fall of Reach'' script if no one else will do so.
*'''July 24, 2009''' At Comic-Con, Neill Blomkamp denies that his upcoming film ([http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1136608/ ''District 9'']) is a showcase for how he could handle a ''Halo'' film, and confirms that he is no longer involved<ref>[http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/07/24/confirmed-director-neill-blomkamp-would-probably-not-do-a-halo-film-even-if-offered-one/ Slashfilm.com interview with Neill Blomkamp]</ref>:


{{Article quote|"The answer is, I probably wouldn't do Halo if it was offered to me. But creatively, I would like to do it. It's kind of like I'd be sad to not work on it, but I would still say no... I worked on it for five months... I put a lot of sort of sweat and blood into Halo. Creatively, it's very compelling. I love it. But, when you work that long on something and you have it bottom out and collapse... I mean, I got District 9 out of it, I think I'm probably better off because it's more of a personal film. But yeah, I love the world of Halo. (But) I don't think I would go back there."}}
*In '''August, 2009''', Blomkamp revealed that the film's budget would have been $120 million<ref>[http://www.ugo.com/movies/district-9-neill-blomkamp-interview/ '''UGO:''' ''District 9 - Neill Blomkamp Interview'']</ref>.  


Peter Jackson also revealed that it was "studio politics" that brought down the ''Halo'' movie and not due to the fact that Neill was a new director or the budget cost of the film<ref>http://www.dailymail.com/ap/ApEntertainment/200907240770</ref>. As for ''[[Halo: Chronicles]]'', he says that it was scrapped when the movie collapsed as well.<ref>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/24/peter-jackson-halo-chronicles-no-longer-happening/</ref>
*On '''August 10, 2009''', [[wikipedia:Steven Spielberg|Steven Spielberg]] was reported to have been ''"blown away"'' by Beattie's screenplay, and was in ''"active negotiations"'' to produce a future ''Halo'' feature<ref>[http://kotaku.com/5333561/steven-spielberg-to-produce-halo-movie '''Kotaku:''' ''Steven Spielberg To Produce Halo Movie?'']</ref>.
*'''July 26, 2009''' Jackson responds to questions about the current status of the film<ref>http://www.worstpreviews.com/headline.php?id=14401&count=0</ref>:


{{Article quote|"We don't control 'Halo,' we were simply just involved at that time to make the movie.  The rights were with Universal and Fox, but now they reverted back to Microsoft, who developed the game.  And I think Microsoft wants to figure out what to do with 'Halo.' It was a distressing experience for us when the film fell over and it was distressing for Microsoft, because they wanted to see a film made. The studio politics was the reason why it fell over. They had a bad experience as well. They are just trying to figure out what their relationship with Hollywood is. If any company can make a film independently without the need of a Hollywood studio, it would be Microsoft. Maybe that's what they will choose to do and maybe they'll come back to us to talk to us. I'm not sure."}}
*On '''August 11, 2009''', Microsoft responded to the above report, claiming it was ''"glad"'' of the enthusiasm surrounding a ''Halo'' feature, although the project still remains on hold<ref>[http://kotaku.com/5334508/microsoft-halo-movie-still-on-hold '''Kotaku:''' ''Microsoft: Halo Movie Still "On Hold"'']</ref>.
*'''July 30, 2009''' Microsoft claims that Peter Jackson's ''Halo'' projects are not, in fact, dead. "Microsoft Game Studios is deeply committed to supporting and strategically growing the Halo franchise, and our relationship with Peter and his team is something that we greatly value. Given the bandwidth of both of our companies we've decided to put this joint effort on hold and prioritize resources against other projects like ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and ''[[Halo Legends]]''".<ref>http://www.incgamers.com/News/17692/peter-jacksons-halo-projects-not-dead</ref>
*'''August 3, 2009''' Stuart Beattie elaborates on his Halo effort in an interview:


{{Article quote|“I’ve been relentlessly at it for the last year and a half now, trying to convince Microsoft to make it, and trying to find a big filmmaker who wants to make it with us. I have a lot of hope for the Halo film, it’s not dead in my book. I won’t let it die.  It’s too good to let go, I mean it’s our generation’s Star Wars. The whole thing is so cinematic, I just think it’s dying to be done.” Anything I can do to be a part of it, to help get it going, I’ll do it.”}}
*On '''October 6, 2009''', Frank O' Connor confirms that Microsoft is still ''"being very careful to pick the right time and the right partner"'' with regards to a new ''Halo'' feature<ref>[http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/gaming/2009-10-05-halo-spins-off-products_N.htm '''USA Today:''' ''Video game 'Halo' spins off books, action figures and more'']</ref>.
*'''August 7, 2009''' [http://www.iesb.net/ IESB] reports that Steven Spielberg (who is a closet gamer) was greatly impressed with Stuart Beattie's take on ''Halo'' and is planning to sign on as the producer. The article also states that he is in active negotiations with Microsoft to acquire the film rights for DreamWorks, as they are looking for a big tent pole to help launch their newly independent studio(with distribution over at Walt Disney Pictures) after losing ''[[wikipedia:Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' to Paramount.<ref>http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7261:iesb-exclusive-master-chief-and-halo-may-be-coming-to-the-big-screen-sooner-than-expected-with-a-new-big-name-producer&catid=43:exclusive-features&Itemid=73</ref>
*'''August 11, 2009''' A Microsoft spokesperson responds on the Spielberg rumors saying that they're "glad that there's still a lot of enthusiasm in the entertainment industry surrounding the idea of a Halo movie." But he further states that film is still on hold and that they are putting their full focus on the ''Halo 3: ODST'' and ''Halo: Reach'' projects until further notice.<ref>http://kotaku.com/5334508/microsoft-halo-movie-still-on-hold</ref>
*'''October 5, 2009''' Frank O' Connor confirms that Microsoft is still "being very careful to pick the right time and the right partner" to get the development of the movie restarted in an interview with USA Today. He also reveals that future Halo installments in the franchise are being planned out for the next six years that will provide conclusions to the canon storyline<ref>http://www.usatoday.com/tech/gaming/2009-10-05-halo-spins-off-products_N.htm</ref>


===2010===
*In '''[[2010]]''', O' Connor states that Microsoft will make a film ''"when the time is right"'', and that it would be a standalone story rather than a ''"a verbatim retelling of the game"''<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/articles/2010/04/08/halo-movie-will-happen '''IGN:''' ''HALO MOVIE WILL HAPPEN'']</ref><ref>[http://variety.com/2010/digital/news/halo-the-care-and-feeding-of-a-franchise-1118023688/ '''Variety:''' ''"Halo": the care and feeding of a franchise'']</ref>. O' Connor also hinted at a future live action miniseries, which would later be revealed as ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''.
*'''March 25, 2010''' It is revealed that interest in the film is high once more due to ''Halo Legends'' and the upcoming ''Halo: Reach'' game.<ref>http://www.industrygamers.com/news/halo-reach-should-make-a-halo-movie-more-likely-says-bungie/</ref>
*'''April 7, 2010''' Frank O'Connor states confidently that the film will happen eventually:<ref>http://movies.ign.com/articles/108/1082457p1.html</ref>


{{Article quote|"We're going to make a movie when the time is right," he said. "We own the IP. If we want to make a movie, the scale of all the other stuff that we do changes dramatically. We make tens and tens of millions of dollars on ancillary stuff, toys, apparel, music and publishing. If we do a movie all of that will grow exponentially. We have some numbers if we do a movie, but it changes everything. It also changes our target and age demographic."}}
===''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'' and ''Halo: Nightfall''===
*'''September 4, 2010''' O'Connor says that any Halo film would likely serve as a standalone story and not be "a verbatim retelling of the game".  It is reported that they are still developing scripts by Alex Garland with Stuart Beattie, D.B. Weiss and Josh Olson's work as potential blueprints for an updated screenplay.  Microsoft's aim now with ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' is for the game to relate to wider audiences in order to pave the way for a bigscreen adaptation, hence director [[Noam Murro|Noam Murro's]] [[Remember Reach]] live-action shorts for Reach's viral marketing campaign.  Also,  a [[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn| live-action miniseries]] is on the horizon as well.<ref>http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118023688.html?categoryid=1009&cs=1</ref>
*On '''October 5, [[2012]]''', the first feature-length film set in the ''Halo'' universe, ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'', was released<ref>[http://www.webcitation.org/6FUIQg4nD '''Xbox360.com:''' ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'']</ref>.


===2012===
*On '''April 10, [[2013]]''', Blomkamp announced he is still interested in directing ''Halo'', but only if given more creative freedom<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/neill-blomkamp-would-still-like-to-do-that-halo-movie-actually/ '''Joystiq:''' ''Neill Blomkamp would still like to do that Halo movie'']</ref>.
*'''November 5, 2012''' The first feature-length motion picture set in the ''Halo'' universe is released in form of ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn|Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Special Edition]]''.<ref name="thb5612">[http://www.halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/05/16/The-Halo-Bulletin-51612.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 5.16.12'']</ref>


===2013===
*On '''May 21, 2013''', a [[Halo (TV series)|''Halo'' television series]], produced by Stephen Spielberg, was unveiled alongside the [[Xbox One]] at E3 2013<ref>[http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/21/4352280/microsoft-announces-live-action-halo-tv-series-with-steven-spielberg '''TheVerge.com:''' ''Microsoft announces live action 'Halo' TV series with Steven Spielberg'']</ref>.
*'''April 10, 2013''' Neil Blomkamp announces that he would still be interested in directing a Halo movie, if given the opportunity and more creative freedom.<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/neill-blomkamp-would-still-like-to-do-that-halo-movie-actually/ '''Joystiq.com:''' ''Neill Blomkamp would still like to do that Halo movie'']</ref>
*'''May 21, 2013''' Along with the announcement of the [[Xbox One]], a [[Halo (TV series)|Halo television series]] produced by Stephen Spielberg is unveiled.<ref>[http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/21/4352280/microsoft-announces-live-action-halo-tv-series-with-steven-spielberg TheVerge.com: ''Microsoft announces live action 'Halo' TV series with Steven Spielberg'']</ref>


===2014===
*On '''April 28, 2014''', [[343 Industries]] and Microsoft revealed a digital feature produced by [[Wikipedia:Ridley Scott|Ridley Scott]], officially announced at [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2014]] as ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''<ref>[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/halo-e3-2014-wallpapers-and-more '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''HALO E3 2014 WALLPAPERS AND MORE'']</ref>.
*'''April 28, 2014''' 343 Industries and Microsoft reveal a digital feature produced by [[Wikipedia:Ridley Scott|Ridley Scott]], officially announced at [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2014]] as ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''. <ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2014/04/ent-xbox-originals-unveil '''Xbox.com''' - ''Xbox Originals: Coming Soon to a Screen Near You'']</ref>


==Miscellaneous==
==Trivia==
*There are also a variety of ''Halo'' props built by [[WETA Workshop]]. Even though they were made for the ''[[Halo: Landfall]]'' short films and not for the actual film, they provide a glimpse as to what the film's visual style would have been like.
In the DVD commentary for ''[[wikipedia:Hellboy II: The Golden Army|Hellboy 2]]'', Guillermo del Toro states that he did a design of [[Master Chief]] for the ''Halo'' movie. He describes Master Chief's helmet as being ''"sleek and self concealed"''.
*Writer Stuart Beattie has also been rumored to have written the script for ''Spy Hunter'' and confirmed to have penned the script for the ''GI Joe'' movie. He was also involved in writing the ''Gears of War'' movie script. Beattie also drew up five concept art pieces for the ''Halo: Fall of Reach'' movie.<ref name="latinoreview.com"/>
*In the ''[[wikipedia:Hellboy II: The Golden Army|Hellboy 2]]'' DVD Commentary at 38:41 Guillermo del Toro says he did a design of Master Chief for the ''Halo'' movie. He describes Master Chief's helmet as being sleek and self concealed.<ref><small>[[wikipedia:Hellboy II: The Golden Army|Hellboy II: The Golden Army]] film (2008). At 38:34 ''"The design of the mouth of [[wikipedia:Johann Kraus|Johann]], I'm very proud of it. We designed it. I originally had done a design for that for the movie ''Halo'', for [[John-117|Master Chief]]. It was a very different design, because Master Chief's helmet is very sleek and very self-concealed, but it had the same principles."''.</small></ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:WarthogB110707.jpg|A fully functional (presumably, the turret does not work), drivable Warthog made by WETA Workshop.
File:WarthogB110707.jpg|A fully functional (presumably, the turret does not work), drivable Warthog made by WETA Workshop.
File:Update cougarhuting.jpg|Bungie employees "hunting cougars" outside the studio building with WETA-made replica weapons.
File:Battle of Sector Six 03.png|A scene from ''Halo: Combat''.
File:Halo 3 ODST.png|ODST helmets in ''Arms Race''.
File:H3 AR2 Brute Kill 3.jpg|An ODST kills a Brute in ''Combat''.
File:LastOneStanding-1.jpg|Two Brutes attacking with [[type-25 Carbine|spikers]] in ''Last One Standing''.
File:FUD-Poster.jpg|A poster for ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'', a non-theatrical ''Halo'' film.
File:FUD-Poster.jpg|A poster for ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'', a non-theatrical ''Halo'' film.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Links==
==Links==
===Internal===
*[[Halo: Arms Race]], three short films by the former director, Neill Blomkamp
*[[Halo: Faith]], a fan-made film directed by Jared Pelletier
*[[Operation Chastity]], a fan-made film directed by Peter Cooper
===External===
===External===
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0464037/ IMDB Page] - Note that information there can be just as fallible as any other wiki.
*A fully [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12669 functional Warthog] has been produced by [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54oc9WNkEwo WETA workshop] as part of the  
*A fully [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12669 functional Warthog] has been produced by [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54oc9WNkEwo WETA workshop] as part of the ''[[Halo: Arms Race]]'' short films by Neill Blomkamp.


==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 18:43, July 7, 2014

The image released alongside Bungie's announcement of the Halo film in 2004.

"If we ever make a Halo movie, who would you want to write it?" I asked Marty as we exited the theater, "I bet that Garland guy would be all over the Flood."
— Joseph Staten, after watching 28 Days Later.[1]


The Halo film, officially confirmed in 2005[2], was a film project in development until its ultimate cancellation in 2006[3]. The film, intended to be produced by Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh and directed by Neill Blomkamp was postponed indefinitely when funding studios 20th Century Fox and Universal Pictures pulled out due to monetary concerns[4].

Neill Blomkamp.

The Halo film was to be filmed in live action with special effects, along with props and costumes, created by WETA Workshop and WETA Digital. WingNut Films, a New Zealand-based production company known for collaborating with Jackson on The Lord of the Rings trilogy, were also to be a part of the project.

It was later revealed that the film would have been shot in Wellington, New Zealand, and was slated for a summer 2007 release[2].

Halo: Landfall, a promotional series for Halo 3, was composed of test shorts filmed by Blomkamp during the Halo film's early production[5].

When plans for the film eventually fell through, Jackson and Blomkamp instead started production on District 9. Many elements from the cancelled Halo film were re-used or adapted for District 9, including the basic Warthog and Flood infection form designs.

Production timeline

Script, director and financial arrangement

  • In February, 2005, Creative Artists Agency confirmed that Microsoft had completed a $1 million deal with Alex Garland, the British screenwriter of 28 Days Later, to write the Halo screenplay, which would then be offered to studios.[6][5].
  • On June 7, 2005, Microsoft released Garland's completed screenplay to various Hollywood studios on, looking to be paid a $10 million fee as well as the studio's agreement to adhere to guidelines set by the game's developers[7]. Microsoft also wanted the studio to seek approval over the director and cast. In addition, Microsoft sought full merchandising rights for itself, a minimum $75 million budget, and company representatives' full access to the film's rough cuts in Los Angeles. Most potential studios - namely Paramount, DreamWorks, Sony, and Warner Bros. - did not want to cede creative rights to the film and passed over the project.[8]
  • 20th Century Fox and Universal Studios entered negotiations with Microsoft to divide the distribution rights to Halo. The original $10 million deal was reduced based on the studios' negative response to the exorbitant price tag. All negotiating parties eventually agreed upon a deal to produce the Halo film; it was decided that Universal would distribute domestically, and take sales from the U.S. box office, while Fox would take the international distribution - with both co-financing the film. The studios agreed to give Microsoft $5 million to option the film, and 10% percent of grosses[4].
  • On August 22, 2005, the deal was announced to be finalized, with summer 2007 as the target release date.[9]
  • On October 4, 2005, Bungie announced that Jackson was signed onto the project as executive producer.[10]
  • In July, 2006, author D. B. Weiss announced that he was working on his second draft of the new script for Halo, which contained elements of the project's original screenplay by Alex Garland[11]. Other screenwriters, namely Scott Frank and Josh Olson were also attached to the rewriting of Garland's script.
  • In August 2006, Jackson and the studios announced that Blomkamp would direct the project, for a smaller fee[5]. Microsoft originally wanted Jackson to direct, however Jackson's fee was already running into several millions of dollars.
  • Blomkamp stated he was confident that Bungie liked the initial concept art for the project, however Microsoft were afraid the material might be too unconventional for a summer blockbuster. Universal had already funded $12 million for preliminary development; a portion of this spent by Guillermo del Toro (attached to the process before Blomkamp), with the rest having been spent hiring the various writers to redraft Garland's screenplay.

Financial problems and cancellation

  • In October 2006, Universal proposed a reduction in the producers' fees. Jackson consulted with Microsoft, his co-producers, and Blomkamp, but ultimately refused the deal. Universal and Fox subsequently removed themselves from the deal. Blomkamp and Jackson have both cited money and control as their main reasons to abandon production.[12].
  • After the departure of Universal Studios and 20th Century Fox, a representative of Jackson and Walsh stated;
“ Universal, on behalf of both studios, asked for a meeting with the filmmakers just prior to the due date of a significant payment. Basically, they said that in order to move forward with the film, the filmmakers had to significantly reduce [the percentage of profits they would receive from the film]. They waited until the last minute to have this conversation. Peter and Fran, after speaking with their producing partners and with Microsoft and Bungie, respectfully declined.[13] ”
  • Contrary to claims that Microsoft were seeking other distributors for the film, WingNut Films stated;
“ As was previously confirmed, we deeply regret that both Universal and Fox did not choose to move forward with financing the Halo film under the original terms of the agreement. At this time Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, along with their partner, Microsoft, have mutually agreed to postpone making a feature film based on the Halo video game universe until we can fulfill the promise we made to millions of Halo fans throughout the world that we would settle for no less than bringing a first class film to the big screen. We are fully supportive of director Neill Blomkamp's vision of the film. Neill is a tremendously gifted filmmaker and his preliminary work on Halo is truly awe-inspiring. While it will undoubtedly take a little longer for Halo to reach the big screen, we are confident that the final feature film will be well worth the wait.[3] ”

Future

  • On October 29, 2007, Ken Kamins, a representative of Jackson, confirmed in an interview that the Halo film was still in pre-production. According to Kamins, Blomkamp had not been dropped - in spite of his earlier statements[14].
  • On July 24, 2009, Blomkamp denied that his upcoming District 9 would be a showcase for his Halo film intentions, and confirmed he is no longer involved[17]
  • In August, 2009, Blomkamp revealed that the film's budget would have been $120 million[18].
  • On August 10, 2009, Steven Spielberg was reported to have been "blown away" by Beattie's screenplay, and was in "active negotiations" to produce a future Halo feature[19].
  • On August 11, 2009, Microsoft responded to the above report, claiming it was "glad" of the enthusiasm surrounding a Halo feature, although the project still remains on hold[20].
  • On October 6, 2009, Frank O' Connor confirms that Microsoft is still "being very careful to pick the right time and the right partner" with regards to a new Halo feature[21].
  • In 2010, O' Connor states that Microsoft will make a film "when the time is right", and that it would be a standalone story rather than a "a verbatim retelling of the game"[22][23]. O' Connor also hinted at a future live action miniseries, which would later be revealed as Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.

Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn and Halo: Nightfall

  • On April 10, 2013, Blomkamp announced he is still interested in directing Halo, but only if given more creative freedom[25].

Trivia

In the DVD commentary for Hellboy 2, Guillermo del Toro states that he did a design of Master Chief for the Halo movie. He describes Master Chief's helmet as being "sleek and self concealed".

Gallery

  • A fully functional (presumably, the turret does not work), drivable Warthog made by WETA Workshop.

    A fully functional (presumably, the turret does not work), drivable Warthog made by WETA Workshop.

  • Bungie employees "hunting cougars" outside the studio building with WETA-made replica weapons.

    Bungie employees "hunting cougars" outside the studio building with WETA-made replica weapons.

  • A scene from Halo: Combat.

    A scene from Halo: Combat.

  • ODST helmets in Arms Race.

    ODST helmets in Arms Race.

  • An ODST kills a Brute in Combat.

    An ODST kills a Brute in Combat.

  • Two Brutes attacking with spikers in Last One Standing.

    Two Brutes attacking with spikers in Last One Standing.

  • A poster for Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, a non-theatrical Halo film.

    A poster for Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, a non-theatrical Halo film.

Links

External

Sources

  1. ^ Bungie: The Great (Hollywood) Journey
  2. ^ a b BBC News: Halo game set for silver screen
  3. ^ a b IGN: HALO HOLDING
  4. ^ a b IndieWire: "It Was A Cluster**** From Day One": 5 Things About Neill Blomkamp's Failed 'Halo' Movie
  5. ^ a b c Wired: Why the Halo Movie Failed to Launch
  6. ^ Variety.com: Halo, Hollywood
  7. ^ IGN: HALO MOVIE SCRIPT DELIVERED
  8. ^ E! Online: Hollywood's Halo Effect
  9. ^ Variety: Halo makes a date
  10. ^ Bungie.net: 10,000 Pound Gorilla
  11. ^ GameSetWatch: GameSetInterview: Halo Screenwriter DB Weiss
  12. ^ Huffington Post: Best Films Never Made: Neill Blomkamp's Halo
  13. ^ IGN: HALO MOVIE DUMPED
  14. ^ CVG: MS "already in talks" to continue Halo film
  15. ^ FirstShowing: Stuart Beattie Wrote His Own Halo Script to Sell!
  16. ^ Blastr: Why Stuart Beattie believes his Halo film will work
  17. ^ Slashfilm: Confirmed: Director Neill Blomkamp Would Probably Not Do a Halo Film, Even If Offered One
  18. ^ UGO: District 9 - Neill Blomkamp Interview
  19. ^ Kotaku: Steven Spielberg To Produce Halo Movie?
  20. ^ Kotaku: Microsoft: Halo Movie Still "On Hold"
  21. ^ USA Today: Video game 'Halo' spins off books, action figures and more
  22. ^ IGN: HALO MOVIE WILL HAPPEN
  23. ^ Variety: "Halo": the care and feeding of a franchise
  24. ^ Xbox360.com: Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
  25. ^ Joystiq: Neill Blomkamp would still like to do that Halo movie
  26. ^ TheVerge.com: Microsoft announces live action 'Halo' TV series with Steven Spielberg
  27. ^ Halo Waypoint: HALO E3 2014 WALLPAPERS AND MORE

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