Would-be director of the now thoroughly deceased Halo movie, Neill Blomkamp, recently spoke to Creativity Online about his work on the trio of live-action videos that preceded the launch of the third game in the series -- and really, did we even have to hyperlink that? Blomkamp made it clear that the clips are completely separate entities and shouldn't be seen as replacement nor attempted resurrection for the film. "In essence, those pieces have zero to do with the film," he said. "Like less than zero."
Not even forgotten movie props made it into the viral videos, as Blomkamp explains that "the design and everything that we'd made for the film is just locked up in some locker somewhere." Of course, "locker" is likely a euphemism for the coffin that now holds the "entirely dead" film. "Whatever happens with that movie, assuming that movie gets made, will be a totally different configuration. It's not so much me as the entire vessel sank." Despite the lack of optimism, the South African born director admits he's still curious as to what might happen in the future. You'd think a guy involved in Halo's marketing would, you know, "believe."
[Thanks, Vlad]
Reader Comments (14)
Posted: Oct 4th 2007 9:08PM (Unverified) said
I personally enjoyed all three films. I thought they captured the essence of the Halo universe. Frantic fights, mass production of weapons, etc. etc.
After doing $300 million in 7 days how can they not create a movie?
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After doing $300 million in 7 days how can they not create a movie?
Posted: Oct 4th 2007 9:14PM (Unverified) said
Hehe "Believe".
That's too bad but if the Halo movie ever comes to realize I hope the director is Peter Jackson but this guy is very good. One would think with the current lack of writers and good scripts a Halo movie would be well a no brainer.
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That's too bad but if the Halo movie ever comes to realize I hope the director is Peter Jackson but this guy is very good. One would think with the current lack of writers and good scripts a Halo movie would be well a no brainer.
Posted: Oct 4th 2007 9:19PM (Unverified) said
Peter Jackson sounds good, but James Cameron sounds better for an action film. The guy's a genius at keeping the pace and mood of a frantic action film. If only he had directed Transformers.
Yeah, Peter Jackson is more of a storyteller, so unless the film takes place during the events before and a little after the fall of Reach, I'd go for Mr. Cameron.
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Yeah, Peter Jackson is more of a storyteller, so unless the film takes place during the events before and a little after the fall of Reach, I'd go for Mr. Cameron.
Posted: Oct 4th 2007 9:52PM (Unverified) said
I have never seen a Uwe boll movie maybe I'm lucky or simply I don't remember but if it is as bad as you say I hope he doesn't get his hands on halo now someone that would be as bad would be Sam Raimi, the guy suck balls in more than one way.He screwed the X-men 3,Spiderman 3 and Superman Returns movies.
I mean as a fan of Spiderman 1 and 2 were brilliant but 3 sucked WTF with Venom that was one hell of a cheap finish, is freaking Venom dude you can’t get rid of venom that quick also what the bloody buggery with the Black suit, in the cartoon and in the comics the Black suit makes Spiderman stronger here it seems it only make him a total dick.
Anyway I say Peter Jackson for the way he directed the Two Towers and Return of the King, the army scenes were awesome if not mind blowing.
BTW is James Cameron working in something, I haven’t seen a James Cameron movie in years. hey something that pop up suddenly what about Steven Spielberg or George Lucas?
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I mean as a fan of Spiderman 1 and 2 were brilliant but 3 sucked WTF with Venom that was one hell of a cheap finish, is freaking Venom dude you can’t get rid of venom that quick also what the bloody buggery with the Black suit, in the cartoon and in the comics the Black suit makes Spiderman stronger here it seems it only make him a total dick.
Anyway I say Peter Jackson for the way he directed the Two Towers and Return of the King, the army scenes were awesome if not mind blowing.
BTW is James Cameron working in something, I haven’t seen a James Cameron movie in years. hey something that pop up suddenly what about Steven Spielberg or George Lucas?
Posted: Oct 4th 2007 9:39PM (Unverified) said
Yes!! James Cameron is the best. "Aliens" is my all time favorite movie ever...in case my avatar didn't give that away. Peter Jackson would rock it as well though.
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Posted: Oct 4th 2007 9:43PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
It would be incredibly foolish for Hollywood to not try to make a Halo movie.
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Posted: Oct 4th 2007 9:47PM (Unverified) said
I like how Ludwig made sure to mention that he's from South Africa lol
Gotta stick together like that.
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Gotta stick together like that.
Posted: Oct 4th 2007 9:59PM Ludwig Kietzmann said
Damn right. Me and my peeps J.R.R. Tolkien, Charlize Theron and Dave Matthews gotta look out fo each utha.
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Posted: Oct 4th 2007 10:04PM (Unverified) said
man charlize is hot. too bad her action movie sucked
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Posted: Oct 5th 2007 12:12AM modifiedbears said
Whatever Halo movie gets made now will be total shit. They'll pull out a typical Hollywood turd and just market the hell out of it.
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