My OperaHALO MOVIE... happening.
Sunday, December 16, 2007 7:20:54 AM
Peter Jackson's representative Ken Kamins has stated to Vanity that the Halo film is still a go for Microsoft. Microsoft is already in talks with other distribution projects to continue development of the Halo film.
Kamins says, thanks to the involvement of exec producers Peter Jackson and Walsh the movie is still happening. Most of the pre-production is being done at their visual effects studios in New Zealand, Weta Digital and Weta Workshop, so there will be no stalling.
"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."
"Everybody is supremely confident in Neal," Kamins said. "Part of what excited Peter and Fran was Neal's vision. We're very confident this film will move forward with the creative partners intact, who will take the film to production."
So it looks as those Neill Blomkamp is still onboard to be director of the Halo movie and it again has some traction.
