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October 4th, 2005, 09:34 PM
Almost like he took a cue from GamerNode, who predicted his involvement this weekend, Peter Jackson announced he and Fran Walsh (“Lord of the Rings”) will be executive producers for the upcoming “Halo” film. Wingnut Films, the production company operated by Jackson, will provide creative counseling for all aspects of the film. Jackson Weta Digital Ltd., which won several awards for the “Lord of the Rings” series, will create the creatures and other visual effects for the production.
It was also announced that New Zealand will again host Jackson’s production, with the city of Wellington serving as the backdrop for the “Halo” film. “As a gaming fan, I’m excited to bring Halo's premise, action and settings to the screen with all the specificity and reality today’s technology can provide,” said Jackson. “Fran and I are intrigued by the unique challenges this project offers, and we’re delighted to be working again with our friends at Universal, and with our new ones at Fox and Microsoft. I’m a huge fan of the game and look forward to helping it come alive on the cinema screen.”
However, Universal has still yet to name a director for the project. Anyone care for a cool glass of Brian Singer?
GamerNode’s earlier "Halo" movie article can be found at http://www.gamernode.com/news.php?item.231.1
By: Bradley Philbert
It was also announced that New Zealand will again host Jackson’s production, with the city of Wellington serving as the backdrop for the “Halo” film. “As a gaming fan, I’m excited to bring Halo's premise, action and settings to the screen with all the specificity and reality today’s technology can provide,” said Jackson. “Fran and I are intrigued by the unique challenges this project offers, and we’re delighted to be working again with our friends at Universal, and with our new ones at Fox and Microsoft. I’m a huge fan of the game and look forward to helping it come alive on the cinema screen.”
However, Universal has still yet to name a director for the project. Anyone care for a cool glass of Brian Singer?
GamerNode’s earlier "Halo" movie article can be found at http://www.gamernode.com/news.php?item.231.1
By: Bradley Philbert