Halo 4 Live-Action Series to Debut on Machinima Network

By Brian P Rubin | 30 April 2012 | 14 Comments

This morning, Variety revealed that Microsoft has partnered with Machinima (that’s us!) on a new live-action series based on November 6’s Halo 4, currently being developed by 343 Industries.

Matt McCloskey, director of franchise business management at 343 Industries, told Variety that the series, called “Forward Unto Dawn,” will be a way “to make ‘Halo’ accessible for people who haven’t played the games,” and that “we wanted to do something unique from a narrative standpoint that’s big in scale.”

Frank O’Connor, 343 Industries’ franchise development director said, “We needed a way to ensure there was a way for people to get onboard this universe without feeling intimidated. [This is] an origin story that teaches you about a lot of different facets of the universe.”

We can’t tell you too much more about the series at this point, unfortunately—but as soon as we can, we TOTALLY WILL.

Until then, though, please enjoy this photo from backstage on the shoot:

Yeah. That’s totally me chilling out by craft services. Master Chief and I were gonna go hit the clubs later and cruise for some chicks. It’s how we roll.

Via Variety

14 Comments

Posted by Tengri on 30 April 12 at 10:15am

Wow. Nice one guys. I bet Adam Kovic is shitting himself with happiness!

I look forward to this.
Posted by Ted on 30 April 12 at 10:34am

I am very pleased at this news indeed. I like it when Machinima does quality live action and animated shows and this should have the backing to be quality.
Posted by Imatablerumble8 on 30 April 12 at 10:38am

Yeah sure great This shit better not suck
Posted by Custard320 on 30 April 12 at 10:43am

interesting. wanna see how this is gonna turn out
Posted by JimmyC on 30 April 12 at 11:20am

I can’t wait – more Halo lore to love.
Posted by Mugenite on 30 April 12 at 12:24pm

This was literally my reaction, except Halo style…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9eGtyqz4gY

I thought that the Deliver Hope trailer would be the closest thing to a Halo live action we would ever get! Thanks MachinimaSoft!!! … Now… If I can only deal with this erectile issue…

*Proceeds to call your mom* >:D
- Posted by Lawrence Sonntag on 30 April 12 at 2:54pm
  
  This is what we did at the office: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3ALwKeSEYs
Posted by dharmaduke on 30 April 12 at 2:52pm

Sweet! I’m glad they chose to team up with Machinima.. you guys know how to do a live-action series right. ;) Can’t wait!
- Posted by Lawrence Sonntag on 30 April 12 at 2:53pm
  
  Damn right!
- Posted by Landon Robinson on 30 April 12 at 3:05pm
  
  Damn right.
- Posted by Brian P Rubin on 30 April 12 at 3:25pm
  
  Damn. Right?
  - Posted by Adrian on 30 April 12 at 4:25pm
    
    Right. Damn?
- Posted by Mugenite on 30 April 12 at 5:48pm
  
  DAMN RIGHT!! CAPZ BITCHES!!!!
Posted by JFKisJack on 30 April 12 at 7:15pm

Halo fans have been waiting for this forever I knew Machinima would do it some day! Good Job guys can’t wait to watch the shit out of it!