Peter Jackson to direct Halo movie

[relixx]

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=1183583


The "Halo" movie will be shot in Wellington, New Zealand, and will use Jackson's production and post-production facilities there.

"He eradicates any cynicism that might exist with core fans (of the game). At the same time, he makes a movie like this appealing to a mainstream audience," Langley said of the director, who is an avid video game player and fan of "Halo."


We can only hope...

[digimania]

I don't know much about Peter Jackson but I hope he could positively contribute for the success of that movie.

[MattEvers]

I love Halo and Halo 2...possibly one of the best games ever made.

I hope he can give the game a hundreth of the credit it is due.

[relixx]

I don't know much about Peter Jackson but I hope he could positively contribute for the success of that movie.

He directed the LotR movies...

[mightyb]

Oh that could be quite a good film... I loved mortal combat when it first came out based on the game.

[zman]

I think PJ learned how to give us what we like to see. I bet this flick will be kick ass!

[IamNed]

Peter Jackon will do a great job on this. No doubt...

[mdvaldosta]

Very interesting. Im a Halo2 freak - would be exiting to see a movie about it. It's gonna be exiting to see Doom also, way cool stuff.

[relixx]

Very interesting. Im a Halo2 freak - would be exiting to see a movie about it. It's gonna be exiting to see Doom also, way cool stuff.

Nooo... not Doom... they butchered the story to bits... I mean, no portal to hell, it's a virus! can anyone say, "Resident Evil 3"? :(

[devAngel]

He directed the LotR movies...


oh well...i guess he can be good in battle scenes...

[Infiniterb]

He is going to be the Executive Producer, and use his production studio for the special effects. He will not direct the film.

A director and cast has yet to be announced.

[genosypheus]

I will see how the Lord of the Lord of the Rings fare on this one :)

[chimpcracker1876]

Sweet..def gonna be off the hook..!!

[RichM]

I love the game and reckon if anyone has a chance of doing it justice as a film its Peter Jackson

Has anyone seen his early stuff? - he was thhe king of low budget gore horror at one point

Keep a look out for Bad Taste and Braindead

[BigGus]

kinda weird

[Silver89]

Any chance you guys could post a little about this film here to help me out? :)

http://halo4reach.com/forum

[v@nitj]

i hope he do well in it