Microsoft has responded to last week's news that the major studios in the Halo movie project have pullled out. The statement seems to be more of an attempt to calm fans of the franchise rather than to provide any solid information but it is still a positive statement regarding the future of the project.
We are disappointed that Universal and Fox wanted to significantly renegotiate the financial points of the deal. But the Halo franchise is hugely popular and our goal remains the same - to find a partner that shares our passion and will creatively collaborate with us to best represent the story and spirit of the Halo franchise. Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and the rest of the creative team are dedicated to ensuring the Halo movie becomes a reality. We are already in discussions with potential partners who recognize the value of the Halo brand and its appeal to consumers worldwide
As we already mentioned, pre-production is already under way and WETA are working hard on the project already.
