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wow...the script must really suck by dragon-lord	Aug 9th, 2006 01:54:15 PM
First by Darth_Valinorean	Aug 9th, 2006 01:54:18 PM
First by Doomius 2.0	Aug 9th, 2006 01:54:37 PM
First by Maxy Boy	Aug 9th, 2006 01:54:47 PM
oh well.. 3 secs.. by Darth_Valinorean	Aug 9th, 2006 01:55:02 PM
I think it's just smashing! by Wololo	Aug 9th, 2006 01:55:05 PM
I hope the movie isn't as generic or overrated... by IAmJack'sUserID	Aug 9th, 2006 01:55:12 PM
What about Uwe Boll? by Stollentroll	Aug 9th, 2006 02:00:31 PM
IamJacksUserId by Darth_Valinorean	Aug 9th, 2006 02:01:54 PM
Awesome. Halo is a cool story, can't wait to see it by Bean_	Aug 9th, 2006 02:04:30 PM
Um, the game isn't generic and overrated you moron by Ricky Henderson	Aug 9th, 2006 02:04:58 PM
just saw doom:the movie the other night... by mocky_puppet	Aug 9th, 2006 02:06:19 PM
Would've been a cool movie by the.... by indiebum	Aug 9th, 2006 02:06:57 PM
Ok, you idiots have never played this game by Ricky Henderson	Aug 9th, 2006 02:07:38 PM
EPIC? by therightclique	Aug 9th, 2006 02:10:39 PM
Alive in Joburg by Kraken	Aug 9th, 2006 02:12:32 PM
Damnit, I am so jealous Yack by Ricky Henderson	Aug 9th, 2006 02:12:45 PM
His past work by GODSTRIKE	Aug 9th, 2006 02:13:21 PM
Rickey Henderson by djw1138	Aug 9th, 2006 02:14:39 PM
Better quality and more footage Here by GODSTRIKE	Aug 9th, 2006 02:15:27 PM
They mean "epic" in terms of scale, not quality by Ricky Henderson	Aug 9th, 2006 02:15:49 PM
LETS WAIT AND SEE EH! by connor187	Aug 9th, 2006 02:17:14 PM
djw1138.... ever see Red vs Blue? by Ricky Henderson	Aug 9th, 2006 02:18:44 PM
Alive in Joberg IS pretty awesome by chickychow	Aug 9th, 2006 02:18:51 PM
Wow, another crappy game-based film, but this time... by JackPumpkinhead	Aug 9th, 2006 02:20:18 PM
Interesting. by seanny_d	Aug 9th, 2006 02:24:52 PM
Ricky by djw1138	Aug 9th, 2006 02:26:09 PM
JackPumpkinhead..... by Ricky Henderson	Aug 9th, 2006 02:28:13 PM
djw1138.... by Ricky Henderson	Aug 9th, 2006 02:30:15 PM
Can any of you by Shaner Jedi	Aug 9th, 2006 02:31:37 PM
I can't wait. by zombieslayer	Aug 9th, 2006 02:34:04 PM
Halo game. Halo movie. Halo Mom,I'm on TeeVeeeee!!! by Cory849	Aug 9th, 2006 02:37:28 PM
Well, there needs to be an entry point somewhere by Ribbons	Aug 9th, 2006 02:38:47 PM
THANK YOU zombieslayer by Ricky Henderson	Aug 9th, 2006 02:39:02 PM
Halo is cool and fun, but... by deadlegend	Aug 9th, 2006 02:39:04 PM
Ahem...Halo has no story by DigitalDong	Aug 9th, 2006 02:41:42 PM
It'll probably be an average sci-fi romp... by Archduke_Chocula	Aug 9th, 2006 02:42:40 PM
halomovie.trivialbeing.net by FofR	Aug 9th, 2006 02:43:53 PM
Ricky H you are the man!!!! by connor187	Aug 9th, 2006 02:44:47 PM
I think I would have preferred UWE BOLL.... by Spiderhulk	Aug 9th, 2006 02:45:47 PM
Solid Snake? Oh please... by Ricky Henderson	Aug 9th, 2006 02:46:04 PM
Im so sick of comments about how good Halo is by Lovecraftfan	Aug 9th, 2006 02:46:48 PM
DigitalDong by deadlegend	Aug 9th, 2006 02:47:52 PM
Also goes to show Peter Jackson is a one trick pony... by Spiderhulk	Aug 9th, 2006 02:49:01 PM
Now if they can just get some shitty wrestler or... by stlfilmwire	Aug 9th, 2006 02:49:31 PM
The single player is just as good as the multiplayer by Ricky Henderson	Aug 9th, 2006 02:49:59 PM
After King Kong I woudn't trust Jackson to shovel shit by Monkeybutt2000	Aug 9th, 2006 02:51:27 PM
Alive in Joburg - Link to Google Video by DeCypher44	Aug 9th, 2006 02:53:42 PM
Halo is the only game out there with a decent story by Ricky Henderson	Aug 9th, 2006 02:55:06 PM
This will be... by alienindisguise	Aug 9th, 2006 02:56:40 PM
Monkeybutt2000 by deadlegend	Aug 9th, 2006 02:56:44 PM
Did Ricky Henderson create HALO? by mr_macphisto	Aug 9th, 2006 02:56:45 PM
FIRST!!! by DarthCorleone	Aug 9th, 2006 02:56:46 PM
I think the director of Super Mario Bros. is available. by mattw	Aug 9th, 2006 02:58:15 PM
Apparently by Barry Egan	Aug 9th, 2006 03:00:17 PM
Apparently by Barry Egan	Aug 9th, 2006 03:01:33 PM
Yeah, I'll stop with the Halo arguments by Ricky Henderson	Aug 9th, 2006 03:05:44 PM
The first game to make you feel like you're in a movie by QuinnTheEskimo	Aug 9th, 2006 03:08:48 PM
WTF Ricky?!?!?! by Hairy Nutsack	Aug 9th, 2006 03:09:09 PM
Yack..... by Ricky Henderson	Aug 9th, 2006 03:09:38 PM
just read script review... by dragon-lord	Aug 9th, 2006 03:12:50 PM
Oh I've known the touch of a woman Hairy Nutsack by Ricky Henderson	Aug 9th, 2006 03:13:07 PM
Oh and this explains why... by dragon-lord	Aug 9th, 2006 03:14:07 PM
Zing! Nailed ya! by Hairy Nutsack	Aug 9th, 2006 03:16:09 PM
Oh.... by Hairy Nutsack	Aug 9th, 2006 03:18:14 PM
Uncovered! by Cory849	Aug 9th, 2006 03:18:54 PM
This means Jackson is sneaking power... by Prague23	Aug 9th, 2006 03:19:08 PM
LOOK AT THE FACTS DICKHEADS! by connor187	Aug 9th, 2006 03:19:37 PM
That short film sucked... bring in UWE BOLL by Spiderhulk	Aug 9th, 2006 03:21:32 PM
ok, who's bitching? by jig98	Aug 9th, 2006 03:21:44 PM
Halo is so F'ing generic and dull. by jimmy_009	Aug 9th, 2006 03:22:51 PM
look closely by Cory849	Aug 9th, 2006 03:23:14 PM
I love you Quint!! by peopleintrees	Aug 9th, 2006 03:24:06 PM
First video game... by spectrebeeyatch	Aug 9th, 2006 03:26:13 PM
Yippee, another video game movie. by Orbots Commander	Aug 9th, 2006 03:26:42 PM
Wait...not "Neill Cumpston"?? by Leto III	Aug 9th, 2006 03:26:43 PM
The script by Mechasheeva	Aug 9th, 2006 03:28:06 PM
WHY is it that every newcoming director by aphextwin	Aug 9th, 2006 03:30:03 PM
Best FPS shooter ever? DOOM 1... by Hairy Nutsack	Aug 9th, 2006 03:31:59 PM
What's the budget for this then??? by DirkD13"	Aug 9th, 2006 03:40:23 PM
Wow.... by Dr. Opticus	Aug 9th, 2006 03:45:42 PM
That's because I rock Anchorite... by Spiderhulk	Aug 9th, 2006 03:47:30 PM
DirkD13... by Hairy Nutsack	Aug 9th, 2006 03:48:15 PM
Yea!! Neill Blomkamp ROCKS! by 2	Aug 9th, 2006 04:06:55 PM
heh heh heh by Mechasheeva	Aug 9th, 2006 04:07:50 PM
Jamie Oliver as MasterChef? by Axl Z	Aug 9th, 2006 04:12:20 PM
HALO will be DOOMtastic! Playing Master Chief will be.. by Negative Man	Aug 9th, 2006 04:25:33 PM
One can only hope it's as good as other movies based by CreasyBear	Aug 9th, 2006 04:25:51 PM
Wow Hairy, that's still a shitload by DirkD13"	Aug 9th, 2006 04:25:54 PM
dragonlord.... you are a fool by peopleintrees	Aug 9th, 2006 04:39:53 PM
how bout my Ass as MasterChef? by chickychow	Aug 9th, 2006 04:42:08 PM
how bout my Ass as MasterChef? by chickychow	Aug 9th, 2006 04:42:08 PM
Wow. Monkeybutt is retarded. by messi	Aug 9th, 2006 04:47:06 PM
Ahahahahahahahahahahahaha by SilentP	Aug 9th, 2006 04:54:14 PM
Tempbot by tempbot	Aug 9th, 2006 05:13:20 PM
TOO SOON! by paulh	Aug 9th, 2006 05:17:36 PM
buncha monkeys.... by elayne_78	Aug 9th, 2006 05:18:43 PM
Fuck Halo, bring on the Metal Gear Solid movie. by hotsoup99	Aug 9th, 2006 05:27:19 PM
Is there a more rabid fanboy than a Halo fanboy? by Horseflesh	Aug 9th, 2006 05:28:00 PM
Yes, I'm also on the "Fuck Halo" wagon by eppdude	Aug 9th, 2006 05:32:01 PM
Ridley Scott or Antoine Fuqua would've worked by Terry_1978	Aug 9th, 2006 05:37:40 PM
Blomkamp and Halo are a match made in heaven by Buck Turgidson	Aug 9th, 2006 05:43:04 PM
Another video game movie flop.... by fortheloveofgod	Aug 9th, 2006 05:44:15 PM
Does a Halo movie actually need a director? by Doggus47	Aug 9th, 2006 05:45:12 PM
eppdude......... by peopleintrees	Aug 9th, 2006 05:46:35 PM
Man that is a cool short, I wasn't interested in this by modlight	Aug 9th, 2006 05:51:18 PM
If they want the Halo players interested... by Sleeping_Angel	Aug 9th, 2006 05:51:30 PM
Holy jeez by BigStar	Aug 9th, 2006 05:52:20 PM
Great multiplayer, good singleplayer. by RedR	Aug 9th, 2006 05:52:27 PM
The ULTIMATE QUESTION we're all thinking here is.... by Spiderhulk	Aug 9th, 2006 05:52:50 PM
Halo = Most Overrated Game Ever by rbatty024	Aug 9th, 2006 06:35:15 PM
Uh... by ewokstew	Aug 9th, 2006 06:39:50 PM
Bungie was great by Roderich	Aug 9th, 2006 06:40:29 PM
DarthCorleone - That WAS Funny!... by myheadisflamedx	Aug 9th, 2006 06:45:49 PM
halo could be a very fun movie by isildur29	Aug 9th, 2006 06:49:33 PM
sold!!....er by FinalSolace4	Aug 9th, 2006 06:52:13 PM
sold!!....er by FinalSolace4	Aug 9th, 2006 06:52:13 PM
Links to His other work by thefirstcause	Aug 9th, 2006 06:55:04 PM
"generic and overrated" by Shermdawg	Aug 9th, 2006 06:55:55 PM
Tetra Vall is pretty amazing by calami-shami	Aug 9th, 2006 06:56:42 PM
directors with potential get shit scripts by reckni	Aug 9th, 2006 06:58:16 PM
It's funny how TBers rip on Transformers, but not this. by moto	Aug 9th, 2006 07:00:24 PM
This is why Normal Human Beings... by meccabilly	Aug 9th, 2006 07:06:03 PM
Is Halo really the best FPS for consoles? by wirefufighter	Aug 9th, 2006 07:08:45 PM
thats the most unfortunate name by JiggamanSpence	Aug 9th, 2006 07:09:41 PM
Lots of potential to be badass. by dimnix	Aug 9th, 2006 07:19:07 PM
about halo... by nef	Aug 9th, 2006 07:19:52 PM
Halo does actually have a weak story... by Archduke_Chocula	Aug 9th, 2006 07:23:25 PM
nef and Archduke_Chocula by meccabilly	Aug 9th, 2006 07:28:25 PM
Even the main man over at EGM admitted to me... by Shermdawg	Aug 9th, 2006 07:36:45 PM
about Halo: by The Heathen	Aug 9th, 2006 07:41:54 PM
Shermdawg by meccabilly	Aug 9th, 2006 07:45:11 PM
Halo was cool on the xbox by TheAllSeeingEye	Aug 9th, 2006 07:55:31 PM
meccabilly by Cory849	Aug 9th, 2006 08:02:02 PM
meccabilly by Cory849	Aug 9th, 2006 08:02:56 PM
To quote neo, WHOA by quadrupletree	Aug 9th, 2006 08:28:23 PM
We'll see... by RetroActive	Aug 9th, 2006 08:29:19 PM
humph. by occula	Aug 9th, 2006 08:34:31 PM
sorry, i left something out. by occula	Aug 9th, 2006 08:35:50 PM
Coooooooooooool by digitalcos	Aug 9th, 2006 08:41:49 PM
Fucking Halo fanboys... by Angry Mean Panda	Aug 9th, 2006 08:42:58 PM
FUCK HALO!!!! WHERE IS HALF LIFE!!! by rubensreviews	Aug 9th, 2006 08:56:54 PM
The Halo story is there, it's just not very developed. by Novaman5000	Aug 9th, 2006 09:11:55 PM
GREAT short film by McGsStepson	Aug 9th, 2006 09:25:49 PM
Yeah, that killed me about Kong... by Novaman5000	Aug 9th, 2006 09:54:10 PM
Damn how did meccabilly find out about my movie script. by Spiderhulk	Aug 9th, 2006 10:07:10 PM
by wcoop893	Aug 9th, 2006 10:09:13 PM
that last post is to NOVAMAN by wcoop893	Aug 9th, 2006 10:09:40 PM
seems like this guy would be good for transformers by wcoop893	Aug 9th, 2006 10:12:58 PM
There IS a Halo movie... by ZeroCorpse	Aug 9th, 2006 10:32:10 PM
HALO the game really wasn't that good by ATARI	Aug 9th, 2006 10:34:26 PM
I might see it if I thought Halo was any good by Doc_Strange	Aug 9th, 2006 10:38:36 PM
to the posters about half life by nef	Aug 9th, 2006 10:39:02 PM
Oh yeah, one more thing....... by Doc_Strange	Aug 9th, 2006 10:39:59 PM
Halo 8----> () FF:TSW 8-> by bioforge	Aug 9th, 2006 10:45:56 PM
how is Half Life TOO epic??? by rubensreviews	Aug 9th, 2006 10:52:16 PM
You know what's epic???? My dong! by Spiderhulk	Aug 9th, 2006 11:10:34 PM
I actually thought ALICE had potential as a film... by Spiderhulk	Aug 9th, 2006 11:11:49 PM
MILO IS BACK IN SEASON 6 OF 24!! by The Ender	Aug 9th, 2006 11:14:16 PM
actually, much of the HALO idea is a direct rip by exador	Aug 9th, 2006 11:14:45 PM
Half-Life movie by dimnix	Aug 9th, 2006 11:15:01 PM
Halo 2's Multiplayer Was The Only Good Thing About It by The Ender	Aug 9th, 2006 11:24:54 PM
I think I just Blomkamp'd in my pants! by WacksOnWacksOff	Aug 9th, 2006 11:59:18 PM
wcoop893 - Most of Kong had fantastic effects, BUT by Novaman5000	Aug 10th, 2006 12:12:53 AM
transformers v. halo by isildur29	Aug 10th, 2006 12:13:25 AM
To Ruben about Half life by nef	Aug 10th, 2006 12:18:59 AM
Whoever's on US Weekly will be Master Chief... by torpor_haze	Aug 10th, 2006 12:30:42 AM
Half life could be made into a solid 2.5 - 3 hr film by Novaman5000	Aug 10th, 2006 12:31:32 AM
Half Life by thefirstcause	Aug 10th, 2006 12:41:01 AM
Now that I think about it... has there ever been by Novaman5000	Aug 10th, 2006 12:42:30 AM
Here's a silly thought........ by Kai_Mah'gra	Aug 10th, 2006 12:42:58 AM
RetroActive by Shermdawg	Aug 10th, 2006 12:44:26 AM
Exactly first cause, except by Novaman5000	Aug 10th, 2006 12:47:21 AM
o btw by nef	Aug 10th, 2006 12:58:42 AM
here's his adidas ad by joeypogi	Aug 10th, 2006 01:06:39 AM
OKAY!!! by Nairb The Movie	Aug 10th, 2006 01:08:07 AM
I need to know by one9deuce	Aug 10th, 2006 01:34:05 AM
I'm still waiting by Frgl_Rockatansky	Aug 10th, 2006 01:52:51 AM
Yes it is generic as a game by Lemming	Aug 10th, 2006 02:36:06 AM
Want a good game to movie adaptation? How bout.... by Doc_Strange	Aug 10th, 2006 02:46:08 AM
This movie will suck more cock then... by Darth Evil Dead	Aug 10th, 2006 03:33:37 AM
Good Choice by thatpeterguy	Aug 10th, 2006 03:41:45 AM
Not a Halo fan, but after watching this guy's stuff... by Shermdawg	Aug 10th, 2006 04:06:15 AM
Tetra Vaal by bigtime_charly	Aug 10th, 2006 04:25:04 AM
Why make a Halo movie? $125 million reasons why by antonphd	Aug 10th, 2006 05:43:04 AM
If you look at the biggest selling games of all time... by Lemming	Aug 10th, 2006 05:54:39 AM
Lemming by Lost Prophet	Aug 10th, 2006 05:59:58 AM
Halo is unequivocally overrated by BigTed	Aug 10th, 2006 06:15:42 AM
Halo's a JOKE and meccabilly... by NightArrows	Aug 10th, 2006 08:06:52 AM
Agree about Ravenholm in HL2 by savage_henry	Aug 10th, 2006 08:28:15 AM
It appeals to no one by Mechasheeva	Aug 10th, 2006 08:38:47 AM
Just to remind talkbackers, "Please don't be bitter." by Shermdawg	Aug 10th, 2006 08:42:46 AM
Novaman5000 by thefirstcause	Aug 10th, 2006 09:05:37 AM
I WANT A CULTURE MOVIE!!!! by Cameron1	Aug 10th, 2006 09:12:11 AM
FYI, savage_henry by Lemming	Aug 10th, 2006 09:26:04 AM
thefirstcause... by Lemming	Aug 10th, 2006 09:28:35 AM
Afterthought... by Lemming	Aug 10th, 2006 09:29:51 AM
Lemming by thefirstcause	Aug 10th, 2006 09:34:20 AM
Thats ok, Lemming by Cory849	Aug 10th, 2006 09:38:40 AM
meh by VoodooV	Aug 10th, 2006 09:58:18 AM
VoodV, agreed by Lemming	Aug 10th, 2006 10:15:38 AM
Deus Ex by thefirstcause	Aug 10th, 2006 10:27:12 AM
I dont know what the fuss is about by down_under_soth	Aug 10th, 2006 10:32:10 AM
Ricky Henderson I'm calling you on that story shit! by Johnno	Aug 10th, 2006 10:37:48 AM
Lemming.... by TheAllSeeingEye	Aug 10th, 2006 10:41:55 AM
TEMPBOT by Bishop6	Aug 10th, 2006 10:44:09 AM
IM NOT SURPRISED EVEN A LITTLE BIT... by Darth Pestilence	Aug 10th, 2006 10:45:26 AM
lost prophet by down_under_soth	Aug 10th, 2006 10:59:52 AM
Halo (Or How I Stopped Worrying and made Super Mario 2) by Axl Z	Aug 10th, 2006 11:06:19 AM
PeopleInTrees should learn to read... by dragon-lord	Aug 10th, 2006 11:11:41 AM
That short film ROCKED!!!!! by Johnno	Aug 10th, 2006 11:23:06 AM
I think this is a good choice by Mechasheeva	Aug 10th, 2006 11:24:34 AM
Another Videogame Movie? WTF Hollowweird?!!! by Hate_Speech	Aug 10th, 2006 11:46:44 AM
by VoodooV	Aug 10th, 2006 11:56:38 AM
Now I Know Why by fenario80	Aug 10th, 2006 12:22:59 PM
I think it's funny... by Flickerhead	Aug 10th, 2006 12:35:32 PM
dragonlord..... by peopleintrees	Aug 10th, 2006 12:38:45 PM
Video Game Fans Are Responsible by Flickerhead	Aug 10th, 2006 12:39:00 PM
VoodooV by TheAllSeeingEye	Aug 10th, 2006 12:40:13 PM
Cool by blackwood	Aug 10th, 2006 12:44:43 PM
First Great Game Film by blackwood	Aug 10th, 2006 12:45:49 PM
Hitchhiker's Guide by Flickerhead	Aug 10th, 2006 12:55:09 PM
Cant Wait For The Video Game Of The Movie by flamingrunt	Aug 10th, 2006 01:06:32 PM
PeopleInTrees... by dragon-lord	Aug 10th, 2006 02:29:45 PM
DragonLord by peopleintrees	Aug 10th, 2006 02:36:44 PM
oh and the script by peopleintrees	Aug 10th, 2006 02:40:20 PM
There are plenty of games with great stories by Lovecraftfan	Aug 10th, 2006 03:17:06 PM
Let's hope... by phlux	Aug 10th, 2006 03:25:04 PM
Things to consider by Dnez	Aug 10th, 2006 04:00:25 PM
That short was shit. by sevadro	Aug 10th, 2006 04:15:05 PM
big time director... by sneka	Aug 10th, 2006 04:37:06 PM
sevadro.... by peopleintrees	Aug 10th, 2006 04:46:56 PM
First Cause, agree, alyx would have a nod by Novaman5000	Aug 10th, 2006 06:10:54 PM
Deus Ex should just remain a PC game, no film needed by Doc_Strange	Aug 10th, 2006 07:24:47 PM
Hayyyylo. Hay-ay-ay-ay-lo... by 'Cholera's Ghost	Aug 10th, 2006 08:17:25 PM
Ricky... by KokopelliJoe	Aug 10th, 2006 10:33:41 PM
There is space enough in this world by Novaman5000	Aug 10th, 2006 11:26:19 PM
videogame stories by zombieslayer	Aug 11th, 2006 12:26:16 AM
HALO needs no director by thebearovingian	Aug 11th, 2006 12:43:10 AM
HALO IS vastly overrated.... by Pawprint	Aug 11th, 2006 03:54:50 AM
Wow, pawprint, have something against console games? by Novaman5000	Aug 11th, 2006 10:03:41 AM
Awesome by CreepshowCreep	Aug 11th, 2006 12:16:30 PM
Halo is the most overhyped FPS!!! by pelos_locos	Aug 12th, 2006 04:19:19 AM
Simply Incredibly by We'reAllStupid	Aug 13th, 2006 11:47:53 AM

HALO has a director!!!

Well, the wait's over. A director has been chosen, according to Microsoft, a man by the name of Neill Blomkamp.

Before you start getting too worried that an untested director has been chosen to direct such a high profile movie, you should see his short film ALIVE IN JOBURG.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THAT SHORT!

On top of that, Blomkamp's short work includes that awesome Citroen dancing, transforming car commercial, the above ALIVE IN JOBURG and a great little short called TEMPBOT (CLICK HERE TO WATCH TEMPBOT, WITH A SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY WONDER WOMAN HERSELF!!!)

I trust Peter Jackson's choice and looking at this dude's work, it's clear he can handle effects and an epic scope (JOBURG) and even more subtle character effects work (TEMPBOT). Let's hope he's up to the challenge! What do you folks think? PS thanks to peopleintrees for the alert!!!

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