Flying Master Chief

There ’s been an enjoyable rumor floating around the internet that Mr. Steven Spielberg was currently in talks to produce the Halo movie. A movie Microsoft will only say is “on hold”.

Responding to questions we had over the Spielberg rumor (and indeed the future of the movie itself), a Microsoft spokesperson reports:

We’re glad there’s still a lot of enthusiasm in the entertainment industry surrounding the idea of a Halo movie. That said, the Halo feature film remains on hold as we focus on projects like Halo 3: ODST and Halo: Reach.

Upon further questioning, Microsoft added that they had “nothing further to share with respect to plans regarding a Halo movie”.

That’s a long time holding, since the movie first went “on hold” all the way back in 2006. Somebody’s arms must be getting really tired by now.

BUT, for us Halo fans, “on hold” is better than “cancelled”, right?

Reportedly, Spielberg has been “blown away” by Stuart Beattie’s screenplay and after having lost Transformers, Dreamworks (having recently split from their distribution deal with Paramount) will be looking to gain a replacement “tentpole” action series, and Halo – which has been abandoned by Peter Jackson and Neil Blomkamp – fits the bill perfectly.

Apparently CAA, who list Spielberg as a client, have the director in “active negotiations” to produce the movie. So please, make note of this. He’s rumured to be in talks to produce the movie, not direct it.

Sounds crazy, but then, five years ago how many of you would have picked that Spielberg would produce a Transformers movie?

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