HALO MOVIE - It's official
08-31-05, 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Jon2
Frankly, considering that the Halo concept is such a obvious rip-off of his Ringworld concept, I think Larry Niven should sue Microslop for every dime Billy Gates has.
Ringworld. Now that's something I'd pay good money to see on the big screen.
Ringworld. Now that's something I'd pay good money to see on the big screen.
Microsoft didn't exactly ask Larry's permission to use the "Ringworld" concept for the game, but Larry has said that he "doesn't own the copyright on big rings" and who wants to spend years in a courtroom fighting it out with Microsoft? - Larry for one certainly doesn't.
Eric Max Francis has pointed out that the Ring more closely resembles an Iain M. Banks' Orbital from his Culture series of novels than an actual "Ringworld" around a star.
Eric Max Francis has pointed out that the Ring more closely resembles an Iain M. Banks' Orbital from his Culture series of novels than an actual "Ringworld" around a star.
09-17-05, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Seantn
This is from UWE BOLL's Website:
There are some rumours that Uwe Boll will direct HALO. But this is not the truth. Uwe Boll will not direct HALO.
There are some rumours that Uwe Boll will direct HALO. But this is not the truth. Uwe Boll will not direct HALO.
regarding UWE BOLL:
I'm afraid to say, this is not true. My name is Marty O'Donnell and I'm the Audio Director over at Bungie Studios (the video-game producers). You'll be pleased to know that we have accepted a Director by the name of Peter Jackson in regards to the Halo Movie project (his credits include the Oscar-winning 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy and the soon-to-be-released 'King Kong').
I.M.D.B will be updated shortly to correcti this error, and later this week we will release a statement over at our website (http://www.bungie.net) to help clarify this matter further.
Sorry to dampen your spirits, but I felt strongly that this needed to be contained before it became a silly rumour. We were looking for someone with the desire, discipline and dedication that our film requires, and although Uwe Boll was a candidate on our list of possible-Directors, his schedule proved to be hectic and so he had to pull out.
I hope this clears everything up for everybody.
With Regards,
Martin O'Donnell.
http://board.bollfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=222
09-17-05, 03:42 PM
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I'll believe it when I see it. Sounds like tons of Fan Speculation right now. I hope the Jackson thing is true, but it sounds like a fake posting on that message board. Hopefully i'm wrong.
Why would their 'Wish List' of directors go in THIS order
1. Uwe Boll (whoops, he's too busy, better go with our #2 plan)
2. Peter Jackson (thank god he's not busy)
Why would their 'Wish List' of directors go in THIS order
1. Uwe Boll (whoops, he's too busy, better go with our #2 plan)
2. Peter Jackson (thank god he's not busy)
09-18-05, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon2
Well, there just went all the respect I had for Jackson.
09-18-05, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by gerrythedon
regarding UWE BOLL:
I'm afraid to say, this is not true. My name is Marty O'Donnell and I'm the Audio Director over at Bungie Studios (the video-game producers). You'll be pleased to know that we have accepted a Director by the name of Peter Jackson in regards to the Halo Movie project (his credits include the Oscar-winning 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy and the soon-to-be-released 'King Kong').
I.M.D.B will be updated shortly to correct this error, and later this week we will release a statement over at our website (http://www.bungie.net) to help clarify this matter further.
Sorry to dampen your spirits, but I felt strongly that this needed to be contained before it became a silly rumor. We were looking for someone with the desire, discipline and dedication that our film requires, and although Uwe Boll was a candidate on our list of possible-Directors, his schedule proved to be hectic and so he had to pull out.
I hope this clears everything up for everybody.
With Regards,
Martin O'Donnell.
http://board.bollfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=222
I'm afraid to say, this is not true. My name is Marty O'Donnell and I'm the Audio Director over at Bungie Studios (the video-game producers). You'll be pleased to know that we have accepted a Director by the name of Peter Jackson in regards to the Halo Movie project (his credits include the Oscar-winning 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy and the soon-to-be-released 'King Kong').
I.M.D.B will be updated shortly to correct this error, and later this week we will release a statement over at our website (http://www.bungie.net) to help clarify this matter further.
Sorry to dampen your spirits, but I felt strongly that this needed to be contained before it became a silly rumor. We were looking for someone with the desire, discipline and dedication that our film requires, and although Uwe Boll was a candidate on our list of possible-Directors, his schedule proved to be hectic and so he had to pull out.
I hope this clears everything up for everybody.
With Regards,
Martin O'Donnell.
http://board.bollfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=222
Woah. Those has to be some mind numbing threads over there.
11-11-05, 04:17 AM
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Review of the Halo script.
This script rocks man. The script is so damn good and entertaining that I read it more than once. A tour de force. The clowns at the other studios who passed on this are gonna lose their jobs when this movie comes out and opens huge. Whoever at the other studios thought that this script wasn’t up to snuff can kiss my ass. Idiots. You think Peter Jackson is going to get involved with a property if the script royally sucked?! I think not.
Halo is a balls to the wall unapologetic, ruthlessly ultra-violent war movie – and it’s cool as hell, man. How violent is it? It’s the Saving Private Ryan of video game movies. We got headshots, bodies being cut in half by the swords of the Stealth Elite. We see what kind of damage plasma grenades can do and yes we get to see the horror of flood infection vessels – heads snapping back and torsos exploding.
Halo is a balls to the wall unapologetic, ruthlessly ultra-violent war movie – and it’s cool as hell, man. How violent is it? It’s the Saving Private Ryan of video game movies. We got headshots, bodies being cut in half by the swords of the Stealth Elite. We see what kind of damage plasma grenades can do and yes we get to see the horror of flood infection vessels – heads snapping back and torsos exploding.
12-03-05, 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by redrum
It's the worst kind of frustration, having a bad-ass concept, and telling the least compelling version of it.
12-03-05, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by clemente
Wow...am I not excited. Del Toro's not a bad director, certainly he has visual chops, but his English language work has left me feeling cold. Mimic, Blade, and Hellboy (especially Hellboy), all take me from A to B in the most direct (uninteresting) manner.
It's the worst kind of frustration, having a bad-ass concept, and telling the least compelling version of it.
It's the worst kind of frustration, having a bad-ass concept, and telling the least compelling version of it.
Hellboy rocked IMO.
12-03-05, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Comfort Eagle
Anyone who goes to see this should be killed on sight.
What movie should I go and see instead, all knowing, clairvoyant, and wonderful sage?
12-03-05, 10:31 PM
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Honestly, I had zero in interest in Halo until I read that Del Toro might be signing on. He's a great visualist so it will be interesting to see what he could cook up with WETA.
