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Peter Jackson Signs on for Halo Movie

October 4, 2005

At Microsoft's big X05 shindig over in Amsterdam, it was announced today that Peter Jackson has signed on as an executive producer for the upcoming Halo movie. He along with his partner Fran Walsh shall be acting as consultants over the duration of the movie's production through their company WingNut Film. Peter Jackson's Weta Digital and Weta Workshop will also be contributing miniatures, special effects, and creatures for the production.

Here's some of the official party line on the matter from a related press release:

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“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.”

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“I couldn’t be more pleased, or proud, to continue our relationship with Peter and Fran on this film,” said Stacey Snider, Chairman of Universal Pictures. “There are no filmmakers who better understand the delicate balance between technology and drama, and how the best use of today’s astonishing digital tools is in the service of not only spectacle but also a solid story. We are confident that the HALO feature film can be most fully realized under the creative direction of Peter, Fran and Weta.”

“Peter Jackson is one of Hollywood’s most exciting innovators, and our partnership with him will greatly broaden the appeal of the HALO franchise,” said Bill Gates, Microsoft’s Chairman and Chief Software Architect. “We’re confident he’ll create an epic that not only thrills existing HALO fans, but also introduces millions of moviegoers around the world to this amazing saga.”