TiE23 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Both Universal and Fox Studios have pulled out of the Halo movie adaptation, citing rising movie costs and concern over the inexperience of first time director Neil Blomkamp. As the budget was rumored to be edging closer to $200 million, and Microsoft getting a lion's share of the profits, the studio execs decided it was time to pull the plug. It's hard to argue with the logic on this one, based on the director alone. While Peter Jackson is executive producing, Neil Blomkamp doesn't have one feature film to his name, having only been a 3D animator on TV shows like Smallville and Stargate, and directed a Halo-ish short film entitled Alive in Joburg. If Jackson himself took the reins, it would probably be a no brainer, but you can easily understand Universal and Fox not wanting to roll a pair of $200 million dollar dice on someone their first time out of the gate. Microsoft hasn't made things much easier, demanding an upfront fee of five million for the rights and 10% of the profits -- especially when movies based on video games have never been huge performers at the box office. This isn't to say the movie still couldn't get made. Jackson is still attached and pre-production continues on the film, although without a studio home it now faces a serious uphill battle. According to Jackson's agent at International Creative Management, Ken Kamins, "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. 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 Bungee (the studio that designed the original game), respectfully declined." Come on Variety, you can't even spell Bungie right? What do you think? Should Master Chief drive his warthog out of Hollywood, or come back with both barrels blasting? http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/20/game-over-for-halo-movie/ Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_hill987 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 As we all know these tie-ins are nearly all rubbish anyway. this will probably save milloins of halo fanboys from being outraged when they don't stick exactly to the plot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 "ZoMG! I like, totally killed dat elite when I played, total bull****! Dis sucks!!!11" [/angryfanboy] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSR Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 NO! Although, when you think about the reasons, i guess it was the best thing to do. The should just make an extra long cutscene in halo 3 for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IG-64 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 For the better. Halo doesn't deserve that good of movie... yet. Give it a few more years. Now, get to work on that CG Mario movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue15 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Obi-Wan Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I'm not one to enjoy Halo, I've only played it a few times and never really cared for it. But, it sounds like a movie I'd like to see, especially if Peter Jackson was to help create it. Meh. It doesn't matter. I can wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusLeCoy Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Hehe. Owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samnmax221 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Now, get to work on that CG Mario movie. Somebody is forgetting the last time they made a Mario movie. Allright I never saw it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBob Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 God F***ing Damnit. Well, according to the article, there's still a chance for it, as it's still doing pre-production. I had faith in this, considering the fact that 1)Peter F***ing Jackson, and 2)Bungie won't let anyone release a s***ty adaption of their IP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 I saw this coming long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapNColostomy Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Awesome. **** Halo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_hill987 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Am I the only one who would prefer a Deus Ex Movie instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxStar Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 They still have Jackson, WETA, the Blomkamp, and others. See this: http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?link=filmateleven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 WETA is also doing the Evangelion movie......... wonder what else they have got going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Mania Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Umm, the movie isn't cancelled, it just lost funding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Am I the only one who would prefer a Deus Ex Movie instead? I'm with you all the way, bub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 Umm, the movie isn't cancelled, it just lost funding. That's pretty much the same thing, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerd_Annhilator Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 ....Good :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBob Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Am I really the only one that wanted this movie to be made here : | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerd_Annhilator Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I'd want to it be made if there was ever a slight chance that it would be even remotely good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxStar Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Oh come on people! This movie will get made even if its funded by Microsoft themselves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I'm not too let down. It caught my attention because of peter jackson but I'm definitely not heartbroken if it doesn't get made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Windu Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Nuts. Master Chief is a pretty cool dude. I'd like to see him on the big screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBob Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I'd want to it be made if there was ever a slight chance that it would be even remotely good. 1) Peter F***ing Jackson 2) Neill Blomkamp 3) WETA 4) Bungie won't let anyone release something that's pure rubbish. I was a bit sketchy about Blomkamp, until I saw his short . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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