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Microsoft nears movie deal for Halo
Friday, June 10, 2005
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Microsoft Corp. was near a deal on Friday to sell the rights to make a movie based on hit video game series "Halo" after a recent round of Hollywood talks in which a high asking price and demands for creative input drew the ire of some parties, sources said. The bidding for a movie based on "Halo" and "Halo 2," a science fiction series about a warrior named Master Chief who battles aliens, began on Monday when a script commissioned by Microsoft was delivered to Hollywood studios by messengers wearing Master Chief green armor and toting laser guns. Represented by Creative Artists Agency, Microsoft sought an unusually high upfront payment of $10 million plus 15 percent of initial gross box office sales, which led several studios to drop out of talks, according to sources near the deal-making. Universal Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox teamed up to make the winning offer that calls for an initial payment of $5 million plus 10 percent of initial box office receipts, sources said, although they cautioned that final details may change. A formal announcement is likely next week after creative issues are hammered out between the studios and Microsoft. Fox declined to comment and Universal said it did not discuss pending deals. Microsoft spokesman Carlos de Leon would not confirm financial details nor would Creative Artists, but the deal is notable for several reasons. Typically a Hollywood studio or producer might spot a hot game, comic, or story and buy the film rights. The studio or producer would hire a writer, then seek financial partners. SHOW US THE CONTROL In this case, however, Microsoft hired writer Alex Garland, who penned 2003 horror hit "28 Days Later," to dream up the story. Microsoft and CAA then sent their script to the studios and demanded to be part of the creative development. "Microsoft is not in the business of making movies, and that is why we want to partner with the studios. (But) we have an obligation to make sure the ’Halo’ franchise is protected and is something ’Halo’ fans can be proud of," said de Leon. He said that soon after the first "Halo" game became a hit in 2001, Microsoft was approached by Hollywood studios and producers wanting to snap up the movie rights, but the company was always mindful of maintaining some sort of creative input. The "Halo" games have been huge hits for Microsoft’s Xbox video game group. When released last fall, "Halo 2" sold 2.4 million units in its first day. Overall, the franchise has sold 13 million units worldwide, generating some $600 million in revenue, according to various industry sources. Movies based on video games have turned in mixed results in Hollywood. The most successful was 2001’s "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" which raked in $275 million worldwide for Paramount Pictures, according to boxofficemojo.com The sequel, "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life," was widely considered a flop in the U.S. and Canada with only $66 million in ticket sales, although it did prove more successful in the international market, with $91 million.

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Tuesday, June 14th @ 4:22 PM
Thief wrote..."I agree that Cheif shouldn't take off the helmet, especially if the movie is based on the Fall Of Reach, which is a great book. If it is, it's gonna be one hell of a movie, I hope."
Monday, June 13th @ 10:49 PM
Whisper wrote..."Hmm, the first guest who posted hit it on the head for me. I think Keifer Sutherland has the perfect voice for master cheif... but he couldn't be in the suit.. he's too short, and I'm sure they'll reveal MCs face in the movie.. so they couldn't pull off a one guy does voice - one guy does body thing. "
Monday, June 13th @ 7:43 PM
hulkamaniac wrote..."I dont know who should play master chief...I just dont want to go home upset after watching it like so many video game to movie movies."
Monday, June 13th @ 11:39 AM
Huckleberry wrote..."ok...just so you know. i posted this and the will smith comment was tongue in cheek. it just seems like he's in every blockbuster out these days..."
Monday, June 13th @ 8:25 AM
Ninjermy wrote..."Great news. I dont care who plays chief, (I asume he will have his helmet on most of the time anyways) just as long as its a great actor!"
Sunday, June 12th @ 8:21 PM
mrmp3 wrote..."I got a feeling though the movie will have lots of Spartans and not just Master Chief being the sole Spartan. Kiefer Sutherland would be a decent choice, but there's gotta be someone better. Or like someone else said, leave the helmet on."
Sunday, June 12th @ 2:55 PM
brewbob wrote..."I agree with MaxGeek. Will Smith is a great actor, but I don't need to hear ghetto trash-talking on the part of the Master Chief. It's like having Adam Sandler play Dave Chappelle.

Jack Bauer (Kiefer) is my nomination. AND, he should take his helmet off at the end to reveal to us who the MC really was.

As for the slimeball that posted the racist remark above, a mod should delete that crap. He's hiding under his KKK hood."
Sunday, June 12th @ 11:41 AM
XboxAddict Member wrote..."I believe that people dressed up as the MC really did pitch the script to studios."
Saturday, June 11th @ 5:06 AM
spike spiegel wrote..."I would love to see a Halo movie, I just hope they base it more on the books and not the game. The first book was a really good read XD"
Saturday, June 11th @ 3:55 AM
Sam-XBA wrote..."they better make this good... i will be angry if they give the franchise a bad name"
Friday, June 10th @ 11:45 PM
Stryder504 wrote..."I have complete faith in the halo movie. 28 days later is a great movie, and everyone should see it. A nobody should play master chief, and should never take off his helmet. Samuel L jackson would make a good sarge. "It'll get ya drunk!""
Friday, June 10th @ 9:38 PM
GuiltySpark wrote..."Hmmm, I've always thought that Kiefer Sutherland would be a great Sam Fisher, eh?

And I'm guessing that the "script... was delivered to Hollywood studios by messangers wearing Master Chief green armor and toting laser guns" was supposed to be a joke. o_O"
Friday, June 10th @ 8:14 PM
Master3xBOx wrote..."I believe the Will Smith comment was supposed to be a sarcastical joke. I can only anticipate a Halo movie with great delight."
Friday, June 10th @ 7:38 PM
faceoff508 wrote..."I aplaud microsoft, this is a good deal. Will SMith? He should play that black general. Master CHief should be no one, never take off his helmet."
Friday, June 10th @ 6:21 PM
Maxgeek wrote..."I agree, no offense to Will Smith but he's too animated and comical to be Master chief. Keifer Sutherland has a good voice for the role and he's an "action" tv/movie star too."
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