'Halo' Still on Hold

Last weekend a big rumor hit the web that claimed that Steven Spielberg was now attached as a producer (instead of Peter Jackson) on the "Halo" movie. Although IESB said that they had confirmed this multiple times, we sensed it was just either a very early development or a big rumor. Since that news hit, other people closer to Microsoft have tried to get confirmation, including the gaming Web site Kotaku. But what they discovered is what we expected all along - that it's still on hold.

"We're glad there's still a lot of enthusiasm in the entertainment industry surrounding the idea of a 'Halo' movie. That said, the 'Halo' feature film remains on hold as we focus on projects like Halo 3: ODST and Halo: Reach."

Upon further questioning, Microsoft added that they had "nothing further to share with respect to plans regarding a 'Halo' movie". That's a long time holding, since the movie first went "on hold" all the way back in 2006.

I'd take that response with a grain as salt, same as the Spielberg rumor. The mention of Halo 3: ODST is an indication that the contact is from the gaming side of Microsoft. Even if Spielberg was starting early work on "Halo," no one inside of the gaming department would know that was even happening. So really, this update is nothing but more fluff. But it's about "Halo."

Hopefully this movie will one day see the light of day because it is sure to be epic.
More news to come! Catch ya' later!
Sources: First Showing, Kotaku