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The Bungie Weekly Update over on Bungie.net is rather unsurprisingly heavily movie focused, and features an official statement from Microsoft on the move by Universal and Fox to withdraw their support for the movie.
“We are disappointed that Universal and Fox wanted to significantly renegotiate the financial points of the deal. But the Halo franchise is hugely popular and our goal remains the same – to find a partner that shares our passion and will creatively collaborate with us to best represent the story and spirit of the Halo franchise,” reads the statement from Microsoft. “Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and the rest of the creative team are dedicated to ensuring the Halo movie becomes a reality.“
Microsoft also states that it is “already in discussions with potential partners who recognize the value of the Halo brand and its appeal to consumers worldwide,” which is good news to all Halo fans.
Bungie, by way of Frankie, also offered their thoughts on the whole debacle.
“Frankly we’re interested in making the best movie, and it’s possible that a partner who’s more concerned with numbers, might not be the best partner for what’s more vitally a creative process,” writes Frankie. “Actually, when you do finally get to see the stuff WETA has already made, you will probably pee a little.
The movie wasn’t due until Summer 2008, and how Universal and Fox’s decision will affect the release isn’t clear. 2008 is a long way away as it is, so hopefully we won’t have to wait even longer.
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