Kotaku: Peter Jackson

Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson Team with Ubisoft for Tintin

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:31:00 EDT

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Famed filmmaker Steven Spielberg is directing upcoming feature film The Adventures of Tintin, based on the Tintin comic books. Ubisoft is making a game based on the movie. More »

Hollywood And Video Games Should Break Up Pronto

Brian Ashcraft — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 05:00:00 EDT

In July 1937, author F. Scott Fitzgerald arrived in Hollywood, California. Fitzgerald was at the tail-end of his writing career and hoped to pick up some extra scratch penning screenplays. More »

Guillermo Del Toro Not Directing The Hobbit

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 31 May 2010 17:00:00 EDT

Filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro (Hellboy, Cronos) was slated to direct two feature films based on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. He was already to go! And now, he's not. More »

Microsoft Hasn't Given Up On The Halo Movie

Brian Ashcraft — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 01:00:00 EDT

Once upon a time, Microsoft was going to make a big budget Hollywood version of the Halo franchise. Until it spectacularly fell apart. That doesn't mean it won't ever happen, says the company. More »

These Days, Peter Jackson Enjoying Video Games More Than Movies

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:00:00 EST

With The Lovely Bones out in theaters, filmmaker Peter Jackson might seems like his schedule has opened up. Not so, the director will be acting as producer on Steven Spielberg Tintin movie. There's there The Hobbit. Video games, too. More »

Peter Jackson: Halo Game "No Longer Happening"

Stephen Totilo — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:00:33 EDT

At Comic-Con last week, Lord of the Rings director and never-to-be Halo movie producer Peter Jackson told Joystiq he was no longer making a Halo game. More »

Jackson Explains How Fate Killed Halo And Gave Birth To District 9

John Gaudiosi — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT

SAN DIEGO, California – Peter Jackson has been a gamer his entire life, so when Microsoft hired him to produce the movie version of Halo, there was genuine excitement in the air. More »

No Hobbit Game Just Yet

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:00:00 EDT

Games based on movies are typically rushed out — and it shows. That might be why we won't be getting a video game version of Guillermo del Toro's upcoming flick The Hobbit any time soon. More »

This is Not Peter Jackson's Halo

Brian Crecente — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT

District 9 may be about aliens and their technology, it may be directed by Neill Blomkamp and produced by Peter Jackson, but it's no Halo. More »

New Halo Helmed By MGS4 Producer

Brian Crecente — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:04:41 EDT

Click to view Rumor has it that Ryan Payton, late of Kojima Productions, has landed a pretty impressive job here in the states. Our very reliable sources tell us that Payton has been hired by Microsoft to be the creative director on the upcoming, and still not dead, Peter Jackson Halo game. The news, very reliable news, comes weeks after we broke the news that Gearbox Director of Technology Corrinne Yu had been hired by Microsoft Game Studios to be Principle Engine Architect for Microsoft's Halo Franchise Team. More »

Microsoft Confirms Corrinne Yu Hire, Internal Halo Team Expansion

Brian Ashcraft — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EDT

Yesterday, we broke that Gearbox Director of Technology Corrinne Yu has been hired by Microsoft Game Studios to be Principle Engine Architect for Microsoft's Halo Franchise Team. Microsoft has confirmed to Kotaku that Yu had in fact been hired by Microsoft. "As the Halo franchise continues to flourish, Microsoft Game Studios is growing its internal team to develop future Halo projects," Microsoft stated. More »

Microsoft Halo Job Listing Mentions "Key Hollywood Talent"

Brian Ashcraft — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:00:00 EDT

Those Halo wheels are still turning. And from what a Gamasutra job announcement seems to hit at, Peter Jackson's Halo game is moving forward. The Microsoft Game Studios job listing is for "Creative Director - building a new Halo universe" and says this under responsibilities: More »

New Halo Game For E3 (Master Chief Not Included)

Luke Plunkett — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:30:00 EDT

Ah, and finally, the pre-E3 hype train picks up a little steam. Citing both Sarcastic Gamer and their own "sources", CVG are claiming that a new Halo game will be unveiled at E3. This Halo game might be Peter Jackson's game, it might not be, but either way, they say it won't feature the Master Chief. Chew on that for a possibility while we dream of a point-and-click "Where In The World Is Master Chief?" More »

Bungie On Involvement In Peter Jackon's Halo, Its Next Top Secret Project

Michael McWhertor — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:40:23 EDT

When the gang at MTV Multiplayer sniffed around some Microsoft job listings earlier this week, confirming that the publisher was staffing up for one of the two Peter Jackon backed "entertainment experiences," some concernedly stuttered "Bu-bu-but, what about Bungie?" Oh, they're fine with it, informs the Bungie Weekly Update. Community man Frankie O'Connor says that "having worked with him already, we are possibly more excited than you are to see what someone of Peter Jackson's imagination, talent and resources can bring to a Halo game experience." More »

Microsoft Staffing Up For Peter Jackson's Halo: Chronicles?

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:40:14 EDT

At least one of the Halo-themed projects helmed by Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson is closer to reality, as MTV Multiplayer has dug up job listings that hint heavily Microsoft is hiring for one of its "two new interactive entertainment experiences." A confirmation from the company reveals that it's going to be developed internally and not at Halo 3 developer Bungie. More »

Peter Jackson Still Fighting For Halo Movie

Mark Wilson — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:20:02 EDT

We already told you that Halo was "entirely dead." But even after losing major partners Fox and Universal, Microsoft and Peter Jackson aren't ready to give up. According to Variety, Jackson has his highly-regarded co-founded studios Weta Digital and Weta Workshop knee-deep in preproduction. You may know them from Lord of the Rings or King Kong. Chances are that Weta's creative assets will make for one hell of a sales pitch, and besides, making a Halo movie with massive amounts of talent* seems like a no-brainer. Shouldn't Hollywood be excited? They're the ones blaming Halo for their lot in life. More »

Halo Movie: "Entirely Dead*"

Michael McWhertor — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 20:40:57 EDT

*"In the configuration it was in," adds Neill Blomkamp. He's the director hired to helm the Peter Jackson executive produced film adaptation last year and who quickly saw his feature film debut hopes dashed upon the financial rocks by the suits at Universal and Fox. Blomkamp spoke to Creativity Online recently, confirming the film isn't just "on ice", it's chilling at the morgue. More »

Halo 3 Sitdown and New Peter Jackson Details

jeansnow — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:17 EDT

I have never played a Halo game. Of the last few generations of consoles, the only one I haven't owned is the Xbox. I live in Japan, so there. Who better then to go attend a private session with the game? (I really am excited about playing Halo 3. Really. I'm pre-ordering tonight.) More »

Peter Moore "Pissed" About Halo Movie Breakdown

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 05:30:14 EDT

How does Microsoft's Peter Moore feel about the Halo movie deal breakdown with movie studio 20th Century Fox and Universal Studios? "Pissed," Moore told Kotaku at an exclusive Microsoft party in Santa Monica tonight. The adaptation is backed by A-list director Peter Jackson. So why doesn't Microsoft just finance the film themselves. According to Moore: More »

Peter Jackson Will/Won't Be Doing Animated Halo

Brian Ashcraft — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 01:00:29 EDT

Peter Jackson's Halo movie may be on ice, but that doesn't mean he's not doing Halo stuff. In an interview with game site GameSpy, Microsoft's Shane Kim apparently said the filmmaker is making an interactive, animated series. Apparently, because Microsoft PR is denying it. Anyway, here's what Kim originally said: More »

Peter Jackson Stands By His Man

Brian Ashcraft — Tue, 29 May 2007 03:30:16 EDT

Last year, the Peter Jackson produced Halo film was put on ice. First timer Neill Blomkamp was slated to helm, perhaps causing studios getting cold feet. With the Halo 3 hype machine kicking into high gear, Jackson says he expects renewed interested from 20th Century Fox and Universal Pictures. But, would Jackson still back Blomkamp? More »

EGM Hints At New Halo Halo Spin-off

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:40:23 EDT

The latest Electronic Gaming Monthly unceremoniously plopped into my mailbox last night, containing a fresh batch of rumors with it. Most pressworthy? I wish it were the Samba de Amigo for Wii tease, but a totally new Halo game is probably juicier. Yes, another Halo-themed game. According to EGM's Quartermann, Microsoft is going to the cash squirting udder one more time for an unannounced title. More »

Hollywood Cozy With Microsoft and Xbox 360

Brian Ashcraft — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 13:22:23 EST

Microsoft is a major Hollywood player. Just listen to the company's Peter Moore tell how studios like Warner Bros., Paramount and Universal have provided them with HD movie trailers. What's the impetus for this marriage? Moore explains: More »

Halo Back on Ice Indefinitely

Brian Crecente — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:46:43 EST

Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Microsoft have decided to post-pone work on the Halo film until they can get a studio on-board for financing. I assume this means that they couldn't cut a deal with anyone after Universal and Fox backed out of the deal. More »

Bungie Is Sooooooooooooo Thrilled About Halo Flick

Brian Ashcraft — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 09:22:56 EDT

Like most marriages, it's better to know if your future partner is a total dipshit before tying the knot. Earlier, Fox and Universal pulled out of the Halo big screen adaptation. According to Bungie's resident blogger Frankie, the mood is good. Really good. He writes: More »

Microsoft Not Giving Up On Halo Movie After Studio Drop Out

Michael McWhertor — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 14:24:49 EDT

Following Universal Pictures' and 20th Century Fox's announced cinema interruptus this past Thursday, the folks at Redmond swam out of the cash filled pool long enough to give the following statement regarding the financial status of the Halo movie adaptation. More »

Universal & Fox Pull Out Of Halo Movie

kotaku.com — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:40:13 EDT

The Halo movie is not any closer to being made now that Universal Studios and 20th Century Fox have made a last minute pull-out from the project. More »

Peter Jackson Is Like Totally Bored

Brian Ashcraft — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:22:06 EDT

While we find movies riveting (we just love the predictable aspect), Peter Jackson says movies are dullsville. The filmmaker partook in a round table discussion with Peter Molyneux and Bioware's Dr. Ray Muzyka earlier today, providing him with a forum to muse on his current feelings about film. Halo film producer Jackson stated: More »

X06 News Shocker Summary

Brian Crecente — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:11:43 EDT

It sounds like X06 was quite an amazing press conference, filled with the sort of surprises and delights befitting a regular carnival of gaming. More »

Jackson Working on New Halo Game

Brian Crecente — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:00:00 EDT

One of the biggest surprises of the X06 press conference, I'd warrant, was when famed director Peter Jackson walked out onto the stage to talk about his new game development studio. More »

Peter Jackson Interviewed About Halo

egauger — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 22:40:29 EDT

Curtis wrote in to tell us about an interview with Peter Jackson by moviegeek site Ain't It Cool News, and things are looking good for Halo. More »

AICN Gently Swats Denzel Master Chief Rumors

Michael McWhertor — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 21:48:08 EDT

You've heard the talk, right? That Mr. Denzel Washington might be portraying enigmatic space motocrosser soldier Master Chief in the movie adaptation of Halo? Well, it seems that that particular casting rumor is going to live about as long as a dozen glazed donuts in Harry Knowles basement apartment. More »

The Master Chief is... Denzel?

brownlee — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:40:18 EDT

According to DarkHorizons.com, Denzel Washington is now being linked to the role of Master Chief in the upcoming Halo movie, produced by Peter Jackson. More »

Halo 3 Movie Delayed

brownlee — Mon, 29 May 2006 13:40:55 EDT

Master Chief will not be coming to a screen near you for the next couple of years. Although it was originally supposed to come out next summer, the Halo movie is now quasi-officially confirmed as a 2008 release. More »

Peter Jackson's High Hopes for Halo Film: 'Hopefully It Won't Suck'

lsmith — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 17:40:14 EST

An interview with Peter Jackson over at film site Dark Horizons should at least temporarily ease any speculation that PJ will direct the Halo film. Jackson mentions throughout the interview that he is looking forward to a break, and implies that the break will be his producing of the Halo movie. When asked about fan reaction to the script, Jackson was pleased with the positive fan reaction. So the Latino Review script is legit, read it again if you hated on it when it leaked. More »

The New York Times States the Obvious: Cinema and Games Getting Similar

lsmith — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:40:38 EDT

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King Kong and its upcoming video game article piqued the interest of The New York Times, the article concerns the continuing blur between video games and film. Director Peter Jackson (who is also working on the Halo movie) wants the game to seem as authentic as the movie (as authentic as a movie about a huge gorilla can be, I suppose). More »

Jackson Lands Seven-Digit Advance for Halo

Brian Crecente — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 14:00:41 EDT

Just how much will Peter Jackson and his wife, Fran Walsh, get to executive produce, not direct, Halo the movie? According to Variety the rotund Kiwi will land a seven-figure (as in one more than six) advance against gross points. Yowsa, did you say advance? On a side note: The thing will be filmed in New Zealand, home of Hobbits and Xena. More »