Fox And Universal Say Goodbye To Halo Movie

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Friday October 20, 2006 @02:11AM from the series-of-unfortunate-events dept.

Master_of_Tumbleweeds writes "20th Century and Universal Pictures, the two studios that agreed to co-finance the film adaptation of Microsoft's Halo video game, have abruptly pulled out of the project. This leaves executive producers Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh without financing or distribution. A ballooning budget (rumored to have been closing in on the $200 Mil mark) and apparent lack of confidence in rookie feature film director Neill Blomkamp are being named the major culprits for Fox and Universal's decision."

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other factors by Anonymous Coward · 2006-10-20 02:13 · Score: -1, Troll

I would imagine the whole "partnering" with Microsoft thing to be a factor, too.
Re:Odd by Anonymous Coward · 2006-10-20 02:36 · Score: -1, Troll

It didn't make for a good game either.
Re:i have to disagree with you somewhat. by Just+Some+Guy · 2006-10-20 04:27 · Score: 0, Troll

Also, as an aside, I have you "friended" on /., and do thoroughly enjoy reading most of your comments. Kiss, kiss, hug and crap.

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Dewey, what part of this looks like authorities should be involved?