Rumor: Halo movie has a new script
by Justin McElroy 
{ Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:30PM }
Last we heard, the big-budget, big screen adaptation of Halo was undeniably and reliably dead. But if a Latino Review source is to be believed, it may have another shot, thanks to a fresh script by Stuart Beattie, the same fellow working on Spy Hunter, Splinter Cell and Gears of War flicks for several studios. It's reportedly called Halo: Fall of Reach, based on the novel of the same name.Now, even if this story is true, this is just a guy writing a script (albeit a well-known guy), so we're not about to change the film's status to "mostly dead." But if you need to do that in your heart to make your day a bit easier to bear, we completely understand.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
aphoushole @ Apr 2nd 2008 4:33PM
first!
aphoushole @ Apr 2nd 2008 4:34PM
Please stay on topic.
Mrblonde @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:21PM
I see what yah did thar
deaftly @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:26PM
Don't you mean "thirst!"?
Donald @ Apr 2nd 2008 4:38PM
New script: Red Spartan teabags a blue elite. This starts the war of the rival colors, which goes on for countless years which result in zero deaths due to respawn technology.
Zertoss @ Apr 2nd 2008 4:44PM
I would go see RvB: The Movie multiple times.
Mrblonde @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:11PM
As would I =)
Tiptup300 @ Apr 2nd 2008 8:30PM
OMG, That would be awesome. I wish there was a big RvB Collectors set. I would buy it...twice.
Tiptup300 @ Apr 2nd 2008 11:36PM
OMG
http://www.roosterteethstore.com/dvdbox.html
JUST RELEASED!
UNC_Samurai @ Apr 2nd 2008 4:39PM
I see The Stig has a new costume.
FemaleOrca @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:04PM
nice. not enough top gear references these days.
rTwelve @ Apr 2nd 2008 4:46PM
When I'm bored this weekend I'll try my hand at this
Ally @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:13PM
At writing a movie script?
kudos to you sir!
sicsided @ Apr 2nd 2008 4:48PM
if this is based on the Fall of Reach novel, and isn't fucked up, it could possible become my favorite Sci Fi movie of all time. I loved that book so much, and wish the games were more like it.
i'm sorry Serenity for saying what I just said :(
elmersglue @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:06PM
couldn't agree more. A movie based on Fall of Reach would be perfect. The book was was really good and I specifically remember thinking it would be perfect for a movie.
Hashbrown_Hunter @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:43PM
Yeah I remember reading the novel before even playing Halo and I loved it. Something about the book was so incredibly captivating that I loved it.
...I think I'm gonna go dig it up and read it now. :D
Mr Khan @ Apr 2nd 2008 4:47PM
Not exactly hope, I believe the old movie died because no studio would take it, and scripts are written all the time
It could develop into something, but it would be a different project completely
Markez @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:04PM
Chris Tucker as the voice of Master Chief
Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:29PM
Fuck yes!!!
ThornedVenom (Harley Quinn Defense Force) @ Apr 2nd 2008 6:32PM
50 MILLION DOLLARZ?!!
ApolloIV @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:09PM
Pretzels, they are making me thirsty
Mrblonde @ Apr 2nd 2008 9:41PM
Classic Seinfeld quote
Mrblonde @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:20PM
What ever happened to the Spyhunter Movie? I saw stills from it awhile back and wasn't there another game of it that was released to coincide with it that had Dwayne Johnson in both? *shudders*
haisnhgiadionaio @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:22PM
That book OWNED
I have actually said precisely this to friends " (*holds up Fall of Reach) Man, if they do a Halo movie, they need to just do this book."
*Friends nods in agreement "yeah, that would be amazing"
Purityzero @ Apr 3rd 2008 6:52AM
Yeah, I agree, it's a story with an actual story - unlike some of the other books.
jmood88 @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:38PM
I'm not a huge Halo fan but I don't understand how this movie could ever be dead. It will make whatever studio produces it alot of money.
Kurt @ Apr 2nd 2008 7:21PM
Nice Princess Bride reference. No more rhyming and I mean it!
Gbogdan @ Apr 2nd 2008 6:15PM
Would anyone like a peanut?!
Monkeydog @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:41PM
Well if I have learned anything from movies, "mostly dead" can still be cured by a miracle maker.
Hashbrown_Hunter @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:45PM
Miracle Maker
a.k.a. loads of money
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Apr 2nd 2008 7:45PM
..truuuuue...loooooove
J.Goodwin @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:48PM
If they do the movie based on the novel, then you're talking a series of movies. And yeah, it is definitely the RIGHT decision, because the novels are far better than the game, even if they are still pretty much pulp trash (which is my steady diet of scifi and fantasy).
Purityzero @ Apr 3rd 2008 6:49AM
Fall of Reach is such a good story.. The only one worth making into a film, really.
rockintom @ Apr 3rd 2008 10:34AM
But, if they stick with the original director (Neill Blomkamp), the movie will be fucking *epic*. Everything that guy touches turns to awesome.