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Word of the deal comes just a few days after the script was delivered to studios by messengers dressed as Master Chief. Microsoft had developed the project in-house, hiring 28 Days Later screenwriter Alex Garland to pen the script. They were originally asking for $10 million up-front and a percentage of the film's gross, but that deal was reportedly too much for the studios to stomach. No details on the new deal have been announced. Part of the original deal that may have remained intact is an agreement that the studio adhere to strict guidelines that have been set by the developers.
No directors have been linked to the project since the initial rumored involvement (or disinterest) of filmmaker Ridley Scott. Scott was said to have been approached with the idea of a Halo movie and upon further review said that he "didn't see a world for a story." But this was before Halo 2 was released and made oodles of money (and well before Garland's script was written), so it's possible Mr. Scott has adjusted his perspective. We'll let you know as soon as there are new developments.
And as I have gotten from the newspaper t'day, Microsoft has some control over the movie so it won't turn out like that crappy Mario movie many years ago.
Personally, I can't wait. But, that will give me enough time to get over my addiction. Its mine! YOU CAN'T HAVE IT!