While it may not be a live-action Halo film, it may just be the next best thing. Microsoft is going to put a lot of effort into Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, a Machinima exclusive live-action web series that will lead up to the release of Halo 4 on November 6.
According to Variety, this series will serve as a bridge for those who are not quite familiar with the Halo universe, but will appeal both to casual and hardcore fans of the series.
Right now, there is no definitive date as to when this series will kick off. However, don't expect to see it until closer to the game's release this Fall.
According to Variety, this series will serve as a bridge for those who are not quite familiar with the Halo universe, but will appeal both to casual and hardcore fans of the series.
"We wanted to do something unique from a narrative standpoint that's big in scale," 343 Industries' Matt McCloskey added.
"Forward Unto Dawn" will play out over five weekly installments, around 15 minutes each, telling an original story about the game's Master Chief and how he inspired a young UNSC cadet who will eventually become a leader aboard the UNSC Infinity spacecraft. Introduction of the new character will tie in with the plot of "Halo 4," while providing a flashback to the beginning of the "Halo" franchise's war between the humans and the evil Covenant.
"Every time we do a live-action commercial the audience says, 'We want to see more so that we can explore the 'Halo' universe a little bit more," said Frank O'Connor, franchise development director at 343 Industries. "Demand grew more and more out of the two little vignettes we'd previously produced."
Playing the games and reading the books or other "Halo" spinoffs is "a big commitment," 343 Industries' Frank O'Connor said. "We needed a way to ensure there was a way for people to get onboard this universe without feeling intimidated." As a result, the Web series is "an origins story that teaches you about a lot of different facets of the ('Halo') universe."
"Forward Unto Dawn" will play out over five weekly installments, around 15 minutes each, telling an original story about the game's Master Chief and how he inspired a young UNSC cadet who will eventually become a leader aboard the UNSC Infinity spacecraft. Introduction of the new character will tie in with the plot of "Halo 4," while providing a flashback to the beginning of the "Halo" franchise's war between the humans and the evil Covenant.
"Every time we do a live-action commercial the audience says, 'We want to see more so that we can explore the 'Halo' universe a little bit more," said Frank O'Connor, franchise development director at 343 Industries. "Demand grew more and more out of the two little vignettes we'd previously produced."
Playing the games and reading the books or other "Halo" spinoffs is "a big commitment," 343 Industries' Frank O'Connor said. "We needed a way to ensure there was a way for people to get onboard this universe without feeling intimidated." As a result, the Web series is "an origins story that teaches you about a lot of different facets of the ('Halo') universe."
Right now, there is no definitive date as to when this series will kick off. However, don't expect to see it until closer to the game's release this Fall.