Halo animated series rumor is result of transcription error

Update: Joystiq has learned directly from GameSpy that the "animated series" comment was the result of a transcription error. The article in question has been appended with an editorial note.

Something strange is going on at GameSpy. Speaking about the imminent arrival of Halo 3 as well as the future of the franchise, Shane Kim, head of Microsoft Game Studios, had some interesting words regarding Peter Jackson's ongoing project with Bungie. When asked about Bungie's next project following Halo 3, Kim mentioned Jackson's project, stating, "they have the collaboration with Peter Jackson on the animated series." This lead many, including our own Joystiq, to conclude that Jackson's secret interactive project could be an animated series.

It doesn't end there though, the article has since be amended and the word "animated" has been replaced with "interactive." It's worth noting that Kim specifically calls it an interactive series in a response to an earlier question (on page 1 of the interview). The big question is, was this a slip of the tongue by Kim (wouldn't be the first time), or a slip of the finger by a GameSpy transcriber? Joystiq has contacted Microsoft for comment, we'll let you know what they hear.

[Via Joystiq]