It appears pretty much official that Steven Spielberg (known for directing classics such as Jaws and Jurassic Park) is set to produce a live-action TV series based off of the Halo franchise. The project is rumored to begin production in the fall of 2015 which will coincide nicely with the release of Halo 5. The TV show story will supposedly take off from the end of Halo 4, though details have not been widely released.
When the announcement was made, Spielberg spoke digitally saying “For me, the Halo universe is an amazing opportunity to be at that intersection where technology and myth-making meet to create something really groundbreaking.” Groundbreaking is just the way that Spielberg roles. Though not everything he touches turns into enormous success, his track record obviously leans way into the positive column. To some, Halo is the tent pole of microsoft’s Xbox franchise. And they expect big things from Spielberg to bring this story to life.
The show will only be available to those who subscribe to Xbox Live. Microsoft already offers free downloads and exclusive viewing content through their subscription service. Most likely they’re hoping to bolster their subscription numbers. To those who are already familiar with Master Chief and his multiple adventures, the show will be highly anticipated. Those who are not die hard fans should still look forward to its debut as well. Steven does not go into projects lightly and neither does Microsoft. We’re excited to see what these two giant forces will end up coming up with.
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