New Regency has hired Netflix’s former director of U.S. overall deals Laura Delahaye as head of domestic television.
In her new role, Delahaye will oversee the company’s growing slate of U.S. television projects, while the international lineup continues to be led by Ed Rubin. She will report to New Regency chairman and CEO Yariv Milchan and president of motion pictures and television Natalie Lehmann.
New Regency’s current domestic TV projects include Donald Glover’s “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” series at Amazon and Netflix’s “Man On Fire” adaptation from Kyle Killen.
“Adding Laura’s expertise to our team is an instrumental step as we continue to grow our footprint in the television space,” Milchan said. “Her keen eye for identifying great stories and cultivating relationships with talent will only fortify our growing slate of television, and Natalie and I are thrilled to have her on board.
In her new role, Delahaye will oversee the company’s growing slate of U.S. television projects, while the international lineup continues to be led by Ed Rubin. She will report to New Regency chairman and CEO Yariv Milchan and president of motion pictures and television Natalie Lehmann.
New Regency’s current domestic TV projects include Donald Glover’s “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” series at Amazon and Netflix’s “Man On Fire” adaptation from Kyle Killen.
“Adding Laura’s expertise to our team is an instrumental step as we continue to grow our footprint in the television space,” Milchan said. “Her keen eye for identifying great stories and cultivating relationships with talent will only fortify our growing slate of television, and Natalie and I are thrilled to have her on board.
- 2/6/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount+ revealed the official trailer for Halo‘s second season, which has Pablo Schreiber returning as Master Chief John-117 as he leads a team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant.
The new season has showrunner David Wiener (Brave New World) taking over for last season’s Steven Kane, who oversaw physical production on the first season in Budapest, and Kyle Killen, who supervised writing and production in the United States.
The new footage shows plenty of space action, though it appears a bit dim and murky (at least, in this trailer):
Wiener, Schreiber and newcast member Joseph Morgan had unveiled the first new footage for season two at Ccxp in São Paulo in December.
The second season description: “In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything...
The new season has showrunner David Wiener (Brave New World) taking over for last season’s Steven Kane, who oversaw physical production on the first season in Budapest, and Kyle Killen, who supervised writing and production in the United States.
The new footage shows plenty of space action, though it appears a bit dim and murky (at least, in this trailer):
Wiener, Schreiber and newcast member Joseph Morgan had unveiled the first new footage for season two at Ccxp in São Paulo in December.
The second season description: “In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything...
- 1/11/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nearly two years after it debuted on Paramount +, the military science fiction television series “Halo” will return in 2024. As expected—Paramount accidentally revealed the news early when they put all of season one on YouTube—“Halo” season two will return on February 8, 2024.
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Inspired by Microsoft’s popular Xbox Game Studios, “Halo” was developed and created by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane.
Continue reading ‘Halo’ Season Two Trailer: Paramount’s Military Sci-Fi Series With Pablo Schreiber Returns February 8, 2024 at The Playlist.
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Inspired by Microsoft’s popular Xbox Game Studios, “Halo” was developed and created by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane.
Continue reading ‘Halo’ Season Two Trailer: Paramount’s Military Sci-Fi Series With Pablo Schreiber Returns February 8, 2024 at The Playlist.
- 12/2/2023
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
“Halo” Season 2 is almost here, and it looks like Master Chief has his work cut out for him.
Paramount+ announced Saturday that the second season of the video game-based series will premiere on Feb. 8, sharing a dramatic teaser trailer. Instrumental music scores a rousing speech as our heroes embark on a doomed mission.
“You deserve the truth,” the trailer’s rousing speech begins. “The enemy is at our gates. Their numbers are overwhelming. Any Marine who makes this stand with us will not survive the day.”
But, there’s a reason for that sacrifice: “For every moment we hold the enemy at bay, more innocent people can escape. When they do, they will go forth and tell the story that you write today. You will be remembered.”
The word “remembered” echoes over the rest of the trailer as we see more action, including human-alien physical combat.
The streaming platform shared...
Paramount+ announced Saturday that the second season of the video game-based series will premiere on Feb. 8, sharing a dramatic teaser trailer. Instrumental music scores a rousing speech as our heroes embark on a doomed mission.
“You deserve the truth,” the trailer’s rousing speech begins. “The enemy is at our gates. Their numbers are overwhelming. Any Marine who makes this stand with us will not survive the day.”
But, there’s a reason for that sacrifice: “For every moment we hold the enemy at bay, more innocent people can escape. When they do, they will go forth and tell the story that you write today. You will be remembered.”
The word “remembered” echoes over the rest of the trailer as we see more action, including human-alien physical combat.
The streaming platform shared...
- 12/2/2023
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Stephanie Beatriz and Costa Ronin are fronting a sci-fi series for online storytelling platform StoryCo, with Halo showrunner Kyle Killen attached.
In The Disco Ball, Beatriz will play Captain Alma Cooke, who leads a team of astronauts thrust into a journey to save the multiverse. Ronin also stars, with Lionel Boyce (The Bear), Baron Ryan and Teddy Sears in supporting roles.
The first chapter launches today as the debut project on StoryCo, a collaborative online platform that allows creatives to create multimedia stories and build communities around them. A multi-chapter arc will unfold over the next several months, with creators from around the world collaborating with Killen and others to expand and build on the story.
The Disco Ball will be produced through in part through ‘Co/Create’ initiatives, where artists, musicians, actors, producers, writers and other...
In The Disco Ball, Beatriz will play Captain Alma Cooke, who leads a team of astronauts thrust into a journey to save the multiverse. Ronin also stars, with Lionel Boyce (The Bear), Baron Ryan and Teddy Sears in supporting roles.
The first chapter launches today as the debut project on StoryCo, a collaborative online platform that allows creatives to create multimedia stories and build communities around them. A multi-chapter arc will unfold over the next several months, with creators from around the world collaborating with Killen and others to expand and build on the story.
The Disco Ball will be produced through in part through ‘Co/Create’ initiatives, where artists, musicians, actors, producers, writers and other...
- 11/14/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Coda and Source Code producer Vendôme Pictures has appointed Kathryn Thal as Senior Vice President of Development and Production.
Thal will be based in LA with a remit to expand the Paris-based company’s connection to the U.S. market. In the new role, Thal will oversee all English-language film and TV projects from the development stage to production and delivery.
She will report to Vendôme founder, chairman and CEO Philippe Rousselet and co-ceo Fabrice Gianfermi, effective immediately.
Thal joins from Black Bear, where she was a Vice President and worked closely with the production and management teams. She was part of the producing team for Scott Frank’s Monsieur Spade starring Clive Owen and also worked closely on developing projects with Morten Tyldum (The Imitation Game), Johan Renck (Chernobyl) and Kyle Killen (Halo).
Prior to Black Bear, Thal worked at Anonymous Content, Hunting Lane, ICM Partners, HBO and Netflix.
Thal will be based in LA with a remit to expand the Paris-based company’s connection to the U.S. market. In the new role, Thal will oversee all English-language film and TV projects from the development stage to production and delivery.
She will report to Vendôme founder, chairman and CEO Philippe Rousselet and co-ceo Fabrice Gianfermi, effective immediately.
Thal joins from Black Bear, where she was a Vice President and worked closely with the production and management teams. She was part of the producing team for Scott Frank’s Monsieur Spade starring Clive Owen and also worked closely on developing projects with Morten Tyldum (The Imitation Game), Johan Renck (Chernobyl) and Kyle Killen (Halo).
Prior to Black Bear, Thal worked at Anonymous Content, Hunting Lane, ICM Partners, HBO and Netflix.
- 11/14/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix is giving a series order for Man on Fire, a show adaptation of the first two books from A.J. Quinnell’s series, with writer and executive producer Kyle Killen at the helm. The project from New Regency and Chernin Entertainment is based on the book series by Quinnell and tells the story of John Creasy, a broken ex-mercenary on a mission to avenge the death of his only friend while protecting a fallen comrade’s daughter from the forces that destroyed her family. (Credit: Century Fox Film Corp. All rights reserved) According to Netflix, the show will cover the events of Quinnell’s first two books in the series, including 1980’s Man on Fire and 1992’s The Perfect Kill. Additional installments from the series include 1993’s The Blue Ring, 1994’s Black Horn, and 1996’s Message From Hell. The drama’s been given an eight-episode order with writer Killen executive...
- 3/28/2023
- TV Insider
A Man on Fire TV adaptation is set to light up Netflix.
The streamer has ordered a series based on author A.J. Quinnell’s thriller novels Man on Fire and The Perfect Kill, the first two books in a five-part series.
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The eight-episode drama will follow John Creasy, “a broken ex-mercenary on a mission...
The streamer has ordered a series based on author A.J. Quinnell’s thriller novels Man on Fire and The Perfect Kill, the first two books in a five-part series.
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The eight-episode drama will follow John Creasy, “a broken ex-mercenary on a mission...
- 3/28/2023
- by Erianne Lewis
- TVLine.com
Netflix is all about action after finding success with The Recruit and the launch of The Night Agent, starring Gabriel Basso. To capitalize on its audience’s thirst for blood, bullets, and revenge, Netflix is giving the green light to an eight-episode series order to an adaptation of Man on Fire. Netflix’s Man on Fire TV series is based on the first two of the five books in A.J. Quinnell’s series and follows features that similarly adapt the author’s works, also known as Philip Nicholson.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series “tells the story of John Creasy, a broken ex-mercenary on a mission to avenge the death of his only friend, while protecting his fallen comrade’s daughter from the forces that destroyed her family.”
Tony Scott directed a version of Man on Fire in 2004, starring Denzel Washington as John Creasy, while Glen Scott played the character in a 1987 Italian feature.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series “tells the story of John Creasy, a broken ex-mercenary on a mission to avenge the death of his only friend, while protecting his fallen comrade’s daughter from the forces that destroyed her family.”
Tony Scott directed a version of Man on Fire in 2004, starring Denzel Washington as John Creasy, while Glen Scott played the character in a 1987 Italian feature.
- 3/28/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Netflix is bringing a fabled action hero from the world of literature to the small screen, as the streaming service is making a "Man on Fire" TV show. While many viewers are likely familiar with that name from the movies based on author A.J. Quinnell's works (more on the movies in a minute), this will be adapting his work for TV with an eight-episode season that has been handed a straight-to-series order by the streamer.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kyle Killen ("Fear Street") is on board as writer, executive producer, and showrunner of the series. The series will adapt the first two books in the "Creasy" series, named for the protagonist. Those books are 1980's "Man on Fire" and 1992's "The Perfect Kill." Should things go well, Quinnell has three other books to pull material from in the form of 1993's "The Blue Ring," 1994's "Black Horn," and 1996's "Message from Hell.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kyle Killen ("Fear Street") is on board as writer, executive producer, and showrunner of the series. The series will adapt the first two books in the "Creasy" series, named for the protagonist. Those books are 1980's "Man on Fire" and 1992's "The Perfect Kill." Should things go well, Quinnell has three other books to pull material from in the form of 1993's "The Blue Ring," 1994's "Black Horn," and 1996's "Message from Hell.
- 3/28/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Netflix has ordered Man on Fire, a drama series adaptation based on A.J. Quinnell’s Man on Fire and The Perfect Kill, the first two books in Quinnell’s five-book series. The project hails from writer/executive producer Kyle Killen, New Regency Productions, producer of Tony Scott’s classic 2004 film starring Denzel Washington, and Chernin Entertainment.
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Written and executive produced by Killen, the eight-episode series tells the story of John Creasy, the role played by Washington in the 2004 film and by Scott Glenn in a 1987 Italian feature, a broken ex-mercenary on a mission to avenge the death of his only friend, while protecting his fallen comrade’s daughter from the forces that destroyed her family.
Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan and Michael Schaefer executive produce for New Regency Productions, which controls the rights to the IP and financed the 2004 film. Peter Chernin,...
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Written and executive produced by Killen, the eight-episode series tells the story of John Creasy, the role played by Washington in the 2004 film and by Scott Glenn in a 1987 Italian feature, a broken ex-mercenary on a mission to avenge the death of his only friend, while protecting his fallen comrade’s daughter from the forces that destroyed her family.
Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan and Michael Schaefer executive produce for New Regency Productions, which controls the rights to the IP and financed the 2004 film. Peter Chernin,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix is putting its money on another action thriller drama. The streamer announced a straight-to-series order for an eight-episode TV adaptation of “Man on Fire,” based on the first two books of A.J. Quinnell’s series.
The new show follows John Creasy, a broken ex-mercenary on a mission to avenge the death of his only friend, while protecting his fallen comrade’s daughter from the forces that destroyed her family. Creasy was previously played by Denzel Washington in the 2004 adaptation directed by Tony Scott, and by Scott Glenn in an Italian film from 1987.
Kyle Killen (“Fear Street: Part One – 1994” and “Halo”) will serve as writer, executive producer and showrunner on the series. The show comes from New Regency Productions, whose film studio previously produced and financed the Washington flick, and Chernin Entertainment.
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Killen executive produces alongside Chernin Entertainment’s Peter Chernin,...
The new show follows John Creasy, a broken ex-mercenary on a mission to avenge the death of his only friend, while protecting his fallen comrade’s daughter from the forces that destroyed her family. Creasy was previously played by Denzel Washington in the 2004 adaptation directed by Tony Scott, and by Scott Glenn in an Italian film from 1987.
Kyle Killen (“Fear Street: Part One – 1994” and “Halo”) will serve as writer, executive producer and showrunner on the series. The show comes from New Regency Productions, whose film studio previously produced and financed the Washington flick, and Chernin Entertainment.
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Killen executive produces alongside Chernin Entertainment’s Peter Chernin,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Jose Alejandro Bastidas
- The Wrap
A series adaptation of “Man on Fire” has been ordered straight-to-series at Netflix, Variety has confirmed.
The series is based on the first two novels to feature the former French Foreign Legion soldier Creasy by A. J. Quinnell, specifically “Man on Fire” and “The Perfect Kill.” The first book was originally published in 1981, while the second was published in 1992.
Netflix has given the show an eight-episode order. The logline states that the show “tells the story of John Creasy, a broken ex-mercenary on a mission to avenge the death of his only friend, while protecting his fallen comrade’s daughter from the forces that destroyed her family.”
Kyle Killen is attached to write and executive produce the series under his Chapter 11 banner, with Chapter 11’s Scott Pennington also executive producing. Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Bill McGoldrick and Juan Alfonso will also executive produce via Chernin Entertainment. Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan...
The series is based on the first two novels to feature the former French Foreign Legion soldier Creasy by A. J. Quinnell, specifically “Man on Fire” and “The Perfect Kill.” The first book was originally published in 1981, while the second was published in 1992.
Netflix has given the show an eight-episode order. The logline states that the show “tells the story of John Creasy, a broken ex-mercenary on a mission to avenge the death of his only friend, while protecting his fallen comrade’s daughter from the forces that destroyed her family.”
Kyle Killen is attached to write and executive produce the series under his Chapter 11 banner, with Chapter 11’s Scott Pennington also executive producing. Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Bill McGoldrick and Juan Alfonso will also executive produce via Chernin Entertainment. Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan...
- 3/28/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Fresh off its debut of The Night Agent, Netflix has ordered another action thriller series.
The streaming giant has handed out a straight-to-series, eight-episode order for a TV adaptation of Man on Fire. The show is based on the first two of the five-book run in A.J. Quinnell’s series and follows a pair of features that similarly adapted the works of the author also known as Philip Nicholson.
The Netflix series tells the story of John Creasy, a broken ex-mercenary on a mission to avenge the death of his only friend, while protecting his fallen comrade’s daughter from the forces that destroyed her family.
The character was previously played by Denzel Washington in director Tony Scott’s 2004 film and a 1987 Italian feature with Scott Glenn.
Kyle Killen (Fear Street) is on board as writer, exec producer and showrunner. The series hails from New Regency Productions, whose film studio produced the Washington pic,...
The streaming giant has handed out a straight-to-series, eight-episode order for a TV adaptation of Man on Fire. The show is based on the first two of the five-book run in A.J. Quinnell’s series and follows a pair of features that similarly adapted the works of the author also known as Philip Nicholson.
The Netflix series tells the story of John Creasy, a broken ex-mercenary on a mission to avenge the death of his only friend, while protecting his fallen comrade’s daughter from the forces that destroyed her family.
The character was previously played by Denzel Washington in director Tony Scott’s 2004 film and a 1987 Italian feature with Scott Glenn.
Kyle Killen (Fear Street) is on board as writer, exec producer and showrunner. The series hails from New Regency Productions, whose film studio produced the Washington pic,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Vendôme Pictures, the production house behind Sian Heder’s Oscar-winning film “Coda,” is set to produce “Ibelin,” a feature film which will be directed by Morten Tyldum (“The Imitation Game”).
Penned by Kyle Killen (“Halo”), the film will be inspired by the real-life story of Mats Steen, a disabled boy from Norway who went by ‘Ibelin’ in the gaming world.
Vendôme Pictures’ Philippe Rousselet and Fabrice Gianfermi are producing alongside Tyldum and Guri Neby (“The Monkey and the Mouth”) for Neby-Tyldum As. Principal photography will take place in the U.S., suggesting that the action will take place in the U.S. rather than Norway. Production dates yet to be set.
Like “Coda,” “Ibelin” will likely be a heart-wrenching drama. Steen died at the age of 25 from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. His parents, Robert and Trude, mourned what they thought had been a lonely and isolated life for their disabled son.
Penned by Kyle Killen (“Halo”), the film will be inspired by the real-life story of Mats Steen, a disabled boy from Norway who went by ‘Ibelin’ in the gaming world.
Vendôme Pictures’ Philippe Rousselet and Fabrice Gianfermi are producing alongside Tyldum and Guri Neby (“The Monkey and the Mouth”) for Neby-Tyldum As. Principal photography will take place in the U.S., suggesting that the action will take place in the U.S. rather than Norway. Production dates yet to be set.
Like “Coda,” “Ibelin” will likely be a heart-wrenching drama. Steen died at the age of 25 from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. His parents, Robert and Trude, mourned what they thought had been a lonely and isolated life for their disabled son.
- 11/14/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Los Angeles and Paris-based Vendôme Pictures, producer of the 2022 Academy Award Best Picture Coda, has announced new drama feature Ibelin, based on the real-life story of the disabled, British gamer Mats Steen, who went by the name of ‘Ibelin’ in the gaming world.
Morten Tyldum, who was Oscar-nominated in the best director category for The Imitation Game in 2015, is set to direct and Kyle Killen (Halo) will write the script.
Vendôme Pictures’ Philippe Rousselet and Fabrice Gianfermi are producing alongside Tyldum and producer Guri Neby, whose credits include The Monkey And The Mouth and the series Delete Me, for Neby-Tyldum As.
Principal photography will take place in the U.S. with production dates yet to be set.
When Steen died at the age of 25 from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, his parents Robert and Trude mourned what they thought had been a lonely and isolated life for their disabled son, who had...
Morten Tyldum, who was Oscar-nominated in the best director category for The Imitation Game in 2015, is set to direct and Kyle Killen (Halo) will write the script.
Vendôme Pictures’ Philippe Rousselet and Fabrice Gianfermi are producing alongside Tyldum and producer Guri Neby, whose credits include The Monkey And The Mouth and the series Delete Me, for Neby-Tyldum As.
Principal photography will take place in the U.S. with production dates yet to be set.
When Steen died at the age of 25 from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, his parents Robert and Trude mourned what they thought had been a lonely and isolated life for their disabled son, who had...
- 11/14/2022
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Story tells of beloved ‘World Of Warcraft’ community member Mats Steen.
Vendôme Pictures, producer of best picture Oscar winner Coda, has hired Morten Tyldum to direct Ibelin based on the inspirational life of online gamer Mats Steen.
Kyle Killen, whose credits include Halo, will write the screenplay about Steen, who died aged 25 from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. What his parents did not know and discovered on the day of his funeral was the youngster’s popularity, as people from all over Europe turned up to pay their respects to a beloved member of the World Of Warcraft community, where he went by the name Ibelin.
Vendôme Pictures, producer of best picture Oscar winner Coda, has hired Morten Tyldum to direct Ibelin based on the inspirational life of online gamer Mats Steen.
Kyle Killen, whose credits include Halo, will write the screenplay about Steen, who died aged 25 from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. What his parents did not know and discovered on the day of his funeral was the youngster’s popularity, as people from all over Europe turned up to pay their respects to a beloved member of the World Of Warcraft community, where he went by the name Ibelin.
- 11/14/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Story tells of beloved ‘World Of Warcraft’ community member Mats Steen.
Vendôme Pictures, producer of best picture Oscar winner Coda, has hired Morten Tyldum to direct Ibelin based on the inspirational life of online gamer Mats Steen.
Kyle Killen (Halo) will write the screenplay about Steen, who died aged 25 from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. What his parents did not know and discovered on the day of his funeral was the youngster’s popularity, as people from all over Europe turned up to pay their respects to a beloved member of the World Of Warcraft community, where he went by the name Ibelin.
Vendôme Pictures, producer of best picture Oscar winner Coda, has hired Morten Tyldum to direct Ibelin based on the inspirational life of online gamer Mats Steen.
Kyle Killen (Halo) will write the screenplay about Steen, who died aged 25 from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. What his parents did not know and discovered on the day of his funeral was the youngster’s popularity, as people from all over Europe turned up to pay their respects to a beloved member of the World Of Warcraft community, where he went by the name Ibelin.
- 11/14/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
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Morten Tyldum, the Norwegian director of The Imitation Game, Headhunters and Passengers, has signed on to direct Ibelin, based on the true-story of Norwegian gamer Mats Steen.
Steen, who suffered from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, died in 2014 at the age of 25. On the day of his funeral, held in a chapel in Oslo, people from all over Europe showed up to pay tribute to Mats, who they knew by his World of Warcraft handle Ibelin, giving heartfelt speeches about how he had enriched and changed their lives. On the surface, Mats Steen lived an isolated and lonely life alone with his parents. Online, he helped create and support a global community that transcended age, geography and time.
“Ever since hearing about Mats and meeting his family, this is a story I felt needed to be shared with the world,” Tyldum said in a statement.
Morten Tyldum, the Norwegian director of The Imitation Game, Headhunters and Passengers, has signed on to direct Ibelin, based on the true-story of Norwegian gamer Mats Steen.
Steen, who suffered from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, died in 2014 at the age of 25. On the day of his funeral, held in a chapel in Oslo, people from all over Europe showed up to pay tribute to Mats, who they knew by his World of Warcraft handle Ibelin, giving heartfelt speeches about how he had enriched and changed their lives. On the surface, Mats Steen lived an isolated and lonely life alone with his parents. Online, he helped create and support a global community that transcended age, geography and time.
“Ever since hearing about Mats and meeting his family, this is a story I felt needed to be shared with the world,” Tyldum said in a statement.
- 11/14/2022
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Carol Mendelsohn, the former showrunner of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, has signed a deal with Fox and is again attempting a series adaptation of Thomas Perry’s The Bomb Maker.
Mendelsohn has struck a first-look broadcast direct deal with the network. She was previously based at Universal Television, where she had an overall deal.
As part of the new multi-year agreement, Mendelsohn and her producing partner Julie Weitz are taking another swing at The Bomb Maker. It comes five years after Mendelsohn previously tried to adapt the book at Fox with Morris Chestnut in a starring role. At that stage, the project was set up with Sony Pictures Television, where Mendelsohn was under an overall deal.
This time around, Fox Entertainment Studios optioned the book and is meeting with potential writers.
It forms part of Fox’s latest broadcast direct deal, which see Mendelsohn and Weitz will develop scripted dramas for the network.
Mendelsohn has struck a first-look broadcast direct deal with the network. She was previously based at Universal Television, where she had an overall deal.
As part of the new multi-year agreement, Mendelsohn and her producing partner Julie Weitz are taking another swing at The Bomb Maker. It comes five years after Mendelsohn previously tried to adapt the book at Fox with Morris Chestnut in a starring role. At that stage, the project was set up with Sony Pictures Television, where Mendelsohn was under an overall deal.
This time around, Fox Entertainment Studios optioned the book and is meeting with potential writers.
It forms part of Fox’s latest broadcast direct deal, which see Mendelsohn and Weitz will develop scripted dramas for the network.
- 10/19/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount+ renewed their Halo TV series a month before the show even started airing – and given the fact that the first episode of Halo ended up being the streaming service’s most-watched premiere, it’s no surprise that they’re moving forward with their season 2 plans. Now the show’s official Twitter account has shared a picture from the set to announce that Halo season 2 has started filming in Iceland!
The Spartans have landed in Iceland! #HaloTheSeries Season 2 starts production now. pic.twitter.com/XpdHevVbY3
— Halo on Paramount+ (@HaloTheSeries) September 14, 2022
Halo stars Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief,
Earth’s most advanced warrior in the 26th century and the only hope of salvation for a civilization pushed to the brink of destruction by the Covenant, an unstoppable alliance of alien worlds committed to the destruction of humanity.
Schreiber is joined in the cast by Natasha McElhone as Dr. Halsey, “the brilliant,...
The Spartans have landed in Iceland! #HaloTheSeries Season 2 starts production now. pic.twitter.com/XpdHevVbY3
— Halo on Paramount+ (@HaloTheSeries) September 14, 2022
Halo stars Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief,
Earth’s most advanced warrior in the 26th century and the only hope of salvation for a civilization pushed to the brink of destruction by the Covenant, an unstoppable alliance of alien worlds committed to the destruction of humanity.
Schreiber is joined in the cast by Natasha McElhone as Dr. Halsey, “the brilliant,...
- 9/15/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Marc Cherry is returning to broadcast TV.
The Desperate Housewives creator has struck a direct talent deal with Fox and has set up his first project at the network – psychic-fueled spy drama Jenny Is A Weapon.
The project has landed a script commitment from the network and is being eyed for a potential straight-to-series order.
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It follows the story of a sheltered Maryland housewife who, at the moment her marriage falls apart, discovers she has special psychic powers and is recruited by a secret government agency where she will have to juggle her broken family and saving the world.
Fox’s President of Entertainment Michael Thorn told Deadline that it’s the “unlikely story of a heroic housewife”.
“It has the signature Marc Cherry 40-something female lead,” he added. “This is not a procedural, it’s not a classic franchise, but it’s...
The Desperate Housewives creator has struck a direct talent deal with Fox and has set up his first project at the network – psychic-fueled spy drama Jenny Is A Weapon.
The project has landed a script commitment from the network and is being eyed for a potential straight-to-series order.
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It follows the story of a sheltered Maryland housewife who, at the moment her marriage falls apart, discovers she has special psychic powers and is recruited by a secret government agency where she will have to juggle her broken family and saving the world.
Fox’s President of Entertainment Michael Thorn told Deadline that it’s the “unlikely story of a heroic housewife”.
“It has the signature Marc Cherry 40-something female lead,” he added. “This is not a procedural, it’s not a classic franchise, but it’s...
- 9/7/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“It’s so wonderful to get to bring two projects on TV, at the same time with ‘Candy’ and with ‘Halo,'” declares Emmy nominee Pablo Schreiber (“Orange is the New Black”). For our recent webchat, he adds that “they were so different and it felt like a real blessing to be able to put those two out and have them on TV at the same time.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
Schreiber stars in “Halo” as Master Chief, a genetically enhanced supersoldier fighting a villainous species of aliens and his own past demons. The action sci-fi epic was developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane, who adapted the series from the blockbuster Xbox franchise that is among the most popular video game series of all time. It is set during a 26th-century war between the United Nations Space Command and the Covenant, a theocratic-military alliance of advanced alien...
Schreiber stars in “Halo” as Master Chief, a genetically enhanced supersoldier fighting a villainous species of aliens and his own past demons. The action sci-fi epic was developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane, who adapted the series from the blockbuster Xbox franchise that is among the most popular video game series of all time. It is set during a 26th-century war between the United Nations Space Command and the Covenant, a theocratic-military alliance of advanced alien...
- 6/13/2022
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
After languishing in development for years, the immensely popular “Halo” gaming franchise made the giant leap to streaming television earlier this year, exceeding expectations by shattering records and satiating millions of fans worldwide, who were eager to revisit their beloved characters and storylines.
“As a fan of the series, and having played the games for the last 20 years, it’s an incredibly daunting task to be put into the position of visual effects supervisor,” admits Dominic Remane, who was tasked with creating the expansive galaxy inhabited by the warring factions at the center of the “Halo” story with his army of visual artisans and technicians. For our recent discussion, he adds, “Working on the creative design of the characters and creatures and trying to stay faithful to what the audience is expecting to see, but still have a slight twist and create our own canon to a degree, gives us...
“As a fan of the series, and having played the games for the last 20 years, it’s an incredibly daunting task to be put into the position of visual effects supervisor,” admits Dominic Remane, who was tasked with creating the expansive galaxy inhabited by the warring factions at the center of the “Halo” story with his army of visual artisans and technicians. For our recent discussion, he adds, “Working on the creative design of the characters and creatures and trying to stay faithful to what the audience is expecting to see, but still have a slight twist and create our own canon to a degree, gives us...
- 6/10/2022
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
“I always start from the ground up,” reveals production designer Sophie Becher about massive undertaking of designing the look and feel of the Paramount Plus blockbuster sci-fi drama “Halo.” For our recent webchat she adds, “I imagine, on every show I do; I just put myself in that world,” noting that the breathtaking final product adheres so closely to her initial concept designs that she ultimately felt “really proud” that her and her team pulled it off. Watch our exclusive video interview above.
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- 6/8/2022
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
“It’s a first-person shooter so you’re not meant to know him,” says Halo’s Pablo Schreiber of the character of Master Chief from the iconic video game. “You’re meant to fill in all the subtleties and aspects of his personality with your own, that’s the way the character’s designed,” the past Emmy nominee adds today on Deadline’s Hero Nation podcast.
“That’s the big challenge of turning that IP into a television show”
Take a listen to the conversation with Pablo here:
Having debuted on Paramount+ on March 24, Halo wrapped up its first season on the streamer yesterday as one of the most watched shows in the world. Certainly, building on just a sliver of the mammoth fanbase the game franchise has garnered over the past 20 years would make any show an success.
However, under the tutorage of Season 1 showrunners Steven Kane and Kyle Killen,...
“That’s the big challenge of turning that IP into a television show”
Take a listen to the conversation with Pablo here:
Having debuted on Paramount+ on March 24, Halo wrapped up its first season on the streamer yesterday as one of the most watched shows in the world. Certainly, building on just a sliver of the mammoth fanbase the game franchise has garnered over the past 20 years would make any show an success.
However, under the tutorage of Season 1 showrunners Steven Kane and Kyle Killen,...
- 5/20/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Spoiler Alert: This post contains details about the Halo season finale “Transcendence.”
Halo bounces back from a conflicting moment with an action-packed finale that’s reminiscent of the games and sets a new path forward for John, Cortana, Halsey and more.
Written by Steve Kane and Kyle Killen, “Transcendence” picks up after the brutal Spartan-on-Spartan battle. John (Pablo Schreiber), bloodied and bruised, stumbles around the rubble to reach Kai (Kate Kennedy) and search for Makee (Charlie Murphy). The Covenant spy and his one night stand escaped via Phantom with the artifact to High Charity.
Amid the chaos on Reach, Vannak (Bentley Kalu) threatens to kill Kai but John tells his fellow super soldiers about Halsey’s brainwashing, with the help of Captain Keyes (Danny Sapani). John convinces them to work with him to regain the artifact. Before they could leave for High Charity and the Covenant, Kai pursues Halsey and...
Halo bounces back from a conflicting moment with an action-packed finale that’s reminiscent of the games and sets a new path forward for John, Cortana, Halsey and more.
Written by Steve Kane and Kyle Killen, “Transcendence” picks up after the brutal Spartan-on-Spartan battle. John (Pablo Schreiber), bloodied and bruised, stumbles around the rubble to reach Kai (Kate Kennedy) and search for Makee (Charlie Murphy). The Covenant spy and his one night stand escaped via Phantom with the artifact to High Charity.
Amid the chaos on Reach, Vannak (Bentley Kalu) threatens to kill Kai but John tells his fellow super soldiers about Halsey’s brainwashing, with the help of Captain Keyes (Danny Sapani). John convinces them to work with him to regain the artifact. Before they could leave for High Charity and the Covenant, Kai pursues Halsey and...
- 5/19/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Spoilers for "Halo" episode 6 follow.
For all the unexpected twists and turns throughout these past few episodes, it hasn't been terribly difficult to discern the overarching storyline of the inaugural season of "Halo." Even as early as the premiere, showrunners Kyle Killen and Steven Kane firmly established the show's building blocks and suggested the kind of series this would ultimately become. Though we never actually saw Pablo Schreiber's face until the Master Chief unmasked himself to Kwan (Yerin Ha) at a crucial moment, all indications pointed to a clear emphasis on the man underneath the armor, the traumatic circumstances of the Spartan origins, and...
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For all the unexpected twists and turns throughout these past few episodes, it hasn't been terribly difficult to discern the overarching storyline of the inaugural season of "Halo." Even as early as the premiere, showrunners Kyle Killen and Steven Kane firmly established the show's building blocks and suggested the kind of series this would ultimately become. Though we never actually saw Pablo Schreiber's face until the Master Chief unmasked himself to Kwan (Yerin Ha) at a crucial moment, all indications pointed to a clear emphasis on the man underneath the armor, the traumatic circumstances of the Spartan origins, and...
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- 4/28/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
“There was a lot of discussion about tone,” reveals composer Sean Callery about the challenges of scoring a big budget sci-fi action series based on a hugely successful gaming franchise. He says the look and feel of the show needed to strike just the right balance “to bring an experience to people who know the gaming platform and the gaming experience really intimately and also provide an opening or an access, if you will, to people who may or may not be as familiar with the richness of the story of ‘Halo,'” he explains. Watch our exclusive video interview above.
See ‘Halo’ enlists its Master Chief: Pablo Schreiber goes from Pornstache to Leprechaun to the Xbox hero
“Halo” was developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane, who adapted the series from the Xbox franchise that is among the most popular video game series of all time. It is set...
See ‘Halo’ enlists its Master Chief: Pablo Schreiber goes from Pornstache to Leprechaun to the Xbox hero
“Halo” was developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane, who adapted the series from the Xbox franchise that is among the most popular video game series of all time. It is set...
- 4/27/2022
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
Now that's more like it.
I'll admit I've found myself surprisingly charmed by the unique direction that season 1 showrunners Steven Kane and Kyle Killen have taken this "Halo" series so far, flaws and all. Rather than walking down the obvious path of crafting a straightforward adaptation of "Combat Evolved," they instead opted for a downright strange detour into a sci-fi universe that almost feels as if it carries the "Halo" brand name as a matter of happenstance. Illegal clones, programmable (and profoundly damaged) super-soldiers, an unstoppable extraterrestrial Covenant that has been inexplicably shoved off to the margins, a human rebellion...
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I'll admit I've found myself surprisingly charmed by the unique direction that season 1 showrunners Steven Kane and Kyle Killen have taken this "Halo" series so far, flaws and all. Rather than walking down the obvious path of crafting a straightforward adaptation of "Combat Evolved," they instead opted for a downright strange detour into a sci-fi universe that almost feels as if it carries the "Halo" brand name as a matter of happenstance. Illegal clones, programmable (and profoundly damaged) super-soldiers, an unstoppable extraterrestrial Covenant that has been inexplicably shoved off to the margins, a human rebellion...
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- 4/21/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Halo once was supposed to put Xbox on the map as a place for original scripted programming. Instead, the adaptation of the popular video game is helping to establish another digital platform, Paramount+. According to the Paramount streamer, Halo has set a new record as the service’s most-watched series premiere globally in its first 24 hours of release, topping the previous mark established by Yellowstone prequel 1883 in December.
As usual, no numbers were provided; for reference, the record-breaking 1883 series debut on Paramount+ also drew 4.9 million viewers in a promotional linear airing behind Yellowstone on Paramount Network. We will get a sense of the scope of Halo’s viewership when Nielsen’s streaming rankings for this week come out. A Paramount+ original has yet to crack the Nielsen Top 10.
Halo, which debuted March 24, originated at Xbox and was developed at Showtime before migrating to Paramount+ a year ago.
‘Halo’ & ‘Man Who...
As usual, no numbers were provided; for reference, the record-breaking 1883 series debut on Paramount+ also drew 4.9 million viewers in a promotional linear airing behind Yellowstone on Paramount Network. We will get a sense of the scope of Halo’s viewership when Nielsen’s streaming rankings for this week come out. A Paramount+ original has yet to crack the Nielsen Top 10.
Halo, which debuted March 24, originated at Xbox and was developed at Showtime before migrating to Paramount+ a year ago.
‘Halo’ & ‘Man Who...
- 3/25/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
After over half a decade of development, the “Halo” TV series has arrived. A television adaptation of the wildly successful video game franchise has been in the works for a long while, changing networks and directors through the course of bringing this story to the screen.
The show is based on the 20-year “Halo” video game franchise, but charts a new path for its television story that is separate from – but still connected to – the video games.
The “Halo” TV series was originally set up at Showtime in 2018 with showrunner Kyle Killen and director Rupert Wyatt. The network, showrunner and director would all eventually change, so you’d be forgiven for not knowing exactly where to watch “Halo” now. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
When Does “Halo” Premiere?
The “Halo” TV series premieres on March 24, with one new episode released weekly.
Where Is “Halo” Streaming?
“Halo” is streaming exclusively on Paramount+.
The show is based on the 20-year “Halo” video game franchise, but charts a new path for its television story that is separate from – but still connected to – the video games.
The “Halo” TV series was originally set up at Showtime in 2018 with showrunner Kyle Killen and director Rupert Wyatt. The network, showrunner and director would all eventually change, so you’d be forgiven for not knowing exactly where to watch “Halo” now. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
When Does “Halo” Premiere?
The “Halo” TV series premieres on March 24, with one new episode released weekly.
Where Is “Halo” Streaming?
“Halo” is streaming exclusively on Paramount+.
- 3/24/2022
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Beware of spoilers for the first episode of "Halo" below!
What lengths are writers and directors prepared to go in the pursuit of avoiding the fate that has befallen practically every other live-action video game adaptation in decades past? With a property as beloved as "Halo" is, that pressure doubles (if not quadruples) for the creative team in charge of developing the Paramount+ series that, after a long and terribly winding path, has finally arrived on the small screen. Steven Kane and Kyle Killen, the showrunners for season 1, were given the tall task of navigating those treacherous waters and guiding this project to the...
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What lengths are writers and directors prepared to go in the pursuit of avoiding the fate that has befallen practically every other live-action video game adaptation in decades past? With a property as beloved as "Halo" is, that pressure doubles (if not quadruples) for the creative team in charge of developing the Paramount+ series that, after a long and terribly winding path, has finally arrived on the small screen. Steven Kane and Kyle Killen, the showrunners for season 1, were given the tall task of navigating those treacherous waters and guiding this project to the...
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- 3/24/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Languishing for over two decades in pre-production hell, “Halo”, the live-action series based on the Bungie video game franchise, drops on Paramount + on March 24th. Created by Steven Kane and Kyle Killen and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, the show is based on a massive franchise with legions of fans that includes multiple novels, several comic book series, an anime, and two live-action web series. In other words, “Halo” has no shortage of stories to pull from.
Creating a new origin story for Spartan-ii soldier John-117/Master Chief played by Pablo Schreiber (“American Gods”) is only the beginning of what’s being built in the Paramount+ adaptation. It isn’t easy to judge a series of this scale from just the first two episodes released to the press. But based on the initial installments, “Halo” feels like a solid introduction to a new science-fiction franchise — as long as you’re...
Creating a new origin story for Spartan-ii soldier John-117/Master Chief played by Pablo Schreiber (“American Gods”) is only the beginning of what’s being built in the Paramount+ adaptation. It isn’t easy to judge a series of this scale from just the first two episodes released to the press. But based on the initial installments, “Halo” feels like a solid introduction to a new science-fiction franchise — as long as you’re...
- 3/23/2022
- by Karama Horne
- The Wrap
Adapting a video game or any intellectual property, especially one with a large built-in fanbase, for film or television carries with it a degree of expectation; but there's also the nuts-and-bolts requirements of storytelling, which works differently across different mediums. Sometimes adaptations that stray a bit from the source material but remain true to the spirit of it can be better than ones that rigidly adhere to it. For the new "Halo" streaming TV series on Paramount+, showrunners Steven Kane and Kyle Killen have made a conscious decision, it seems, to avoid consulting the bestselling Xbox game as they went...
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- 3/21/2022
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
It isn’t the fault of “Halo,” the TV series adaptation finally premiering March 24 on Paramount Plus after years stuck in development hell, that it comes on the heels of a plethora of TV and streaming options that look and feel similar enough to lessen its ability to shock and awe. From “The Mandalorian” (Disney Plus), to “Matrix: Resurrections” (HBO Max), to “Foundation” (Apple TV Plus), there are already plenty of big budget science fiction epics onscreen taking on the same themes as “Halo”. Even Paramount’s own “Star Trek” shows might scratch a close enough itch. So in its quest to stand out in the vast galaxy of other options, the question for “Halo” then becomes whether this particular adaptation can not only attract enough existing fans of its source material to make a difference, but reel in viewers who may not have much knowledge of the sprawling “Halo...
- 3/14/2022
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
Screening two episodes of any series that’s more than, let’s say, four episodes leaves a lot to the imagination. Introductions can lay the groundwork, but the winding path reaches far into distance. Still, with a project this long-in-the-works (development started nearly a decade ago) of a franchise this popular (the Xbox video games have made more than $6 billion) that’s already the face of a major media conglomerate’s year-old streaming platform, “Halo” isn’t built to sneak up on anyone. It’s been engineered to arrive with a bang, from its SXSW festival debut Monday night to Master Chief’s heaven-sent star turn in the premiere.
Given all that hype, it should come as little surprise the first two hours (of the nine-hour first season) elicit immediate comparisons to two of TV’s most successful recent programs: “Halo” enlists the stark violence of “Game of Thrones,” while...
Given all that hype, it should come as little surprise the first two hours (of the nine-hour first season) elicit immediate comparisons to two of TV’s most successful recent programs: “Halo” enlists the stark violence of “Game of Thrones,” while...
- 3/14/2022
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Paramount Plus’ “Halo,” a makeover of the massive video game hit by Steven Spielberg’s Amblin TV and 343 Industries, will open this year’s Canneseries.
In other potential highlights, Gillian Anderson will be on hand to receive the Variety Icon Award. Canneseries Artistic Director Albin Lewi praised Gillian Anderson for delivering 10 “edgy” and iconic roles that have helped to redefine the drama landscape, and for being a symbol of “this golden age of series.” “Euphoria” star Sydney Sweeney will pick up the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award, the French TV festival announced Tuesday March 8 in Paris, unveiling its 2022 lineup.
“Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-huyk producer Yeon Kim-ji will be in Cannes for a South Korea Focus.
Main growth at 2022’s Cannesseries will be in industry terms, said Canneseries Managing Director Benoit Louvet. The festival will stage its 4th Vivendi-backed Talent Unlimited writers residencies and 3rd Canneseries Writers Club, with...
In other potential highlights, Gillian Anderson will be on hand to receive the Variety Icon Award. Canneseries Artistic Director Albin Lewi praised Gillian Anderson for delivering 10 “edgy” and iconic roles that have helped to redefine the drama landscape, and for being a symbol of “this golden age of series.” “Euphoria” star Sydney Sweeney will pick up the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award, the French TV festival announced Tuesday March 8 in Paris, unveiling its 2022 lineup.
“Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-huyk producer Yeon Kim-ji will be in Cannes for a South Korea Focus.
Main growth at 2022’s Cannesseries will be in industry terms, said Canneseries Managing Director Benoit Louvet. The festival will stage its 4th Vivendi-backed Talent Unlimited writers residencies and 3rd Canneseries Writers Club, with...
- 3/8/2022
- by John Hopewell and Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
When “Halo” premieres on Paramount+ later this month, it will mark the end of a long road to the small screen for the legendary video game property. Since the release of the first “Halo” game in 2001, many of Hollywood’s top genre filmmakers have tried to adapt the game into a movie or show, with everyone from Peter Jackson to Alex Garland being attached at one point or another.
The project has languished in development, but it took Steven Spielberg’s involvement to finally get the show off the ground. Spielberg became attached to produce a television adaptation of “Halo” in 2013 through his Amblin Entertainment production company, but the show stalled and was reworked several times before landing at Paramount+. The series was developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane, and stars Pablo Schreiber as the famous Master Chief. Jen Taylor also reprises her role as Cortana from the “Halo...
The project has languished in development, but it took Steven Spielberg’s involvement to finally get the show off the ground. Spielberg became attached to produce a television adaptation of “Halo” in 2013 through his Amblin Entertainment production company, but the show stalled and was reworked several times before landing at Paramount+. The series was developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane, and stars Pablo Schreiber as the famous Master Chief. Jen Taylor also reprises her role as Cortana from the “Halo...
- 3/6/2022
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
“Halo” has been renewed for a second season by Paramount Plus, in advance of the series premiere of the long-anticipated video game adaptation on March 24. David Wiener — who created “Brave New World” and was a co-executive producer on “Fear the Walking Dead” and “Homecoming” — is also officially joining the series as executive producer and showrunner, which was first reported on Feb 1.
The early renewal is a strong vote of confidence for the adaptation of Microsoft’s $6 billion-dollar blockbuster gaming franchise for the Xbox, which has been in the works as a series since 2014. (That followed Microsoft’s earlier attempt to adapt “Halo” as a feature film property starting in 2005.) Kyle Killen first signed on to run the series in June 2018 when it was still set to debut on Showtime, and Steven Kane joined in March 2019 to continue developing the series, ultimately taking over as lead showrunner when Killen exited. Then...
The early renewal is a strong vote of confidence for the adaptation of Microsoft’s $6 billion-dollar blockbuster gaming franchise for the Xbox, which has been in the works as a series since 2014. (That followed Microsoft’s earlier attempt to adapt “Halo” as a feature film property starting in 2005.) Kyle Killen first signed on to run the series in June 2018 when it was still set to debut on Showtime, and Steven Kane joined in March 2019 to continue developing the series, ultimately taking over as lead showrunner when Killen exited. Then...
- 2/15/2022
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount+ has already greenlit a second season of “Halo” over a month before the series premiere. David Wiener will join the series as showrunner and executive producer.
Based on the popular Xbox video game franchise, the first season of “Halo” doesn’t premiere at the streamer until March 24.
“Halo is an expansive, world-building opportunity for Paramount+, and we’re thrilled to give fans a second season to look forward to before we launch the series next month,” Tanya Giles, chief programming officer, Paramount+, said. “Halo will deliver a thrill-ride for fans of the game and non-gamers alike, as it ties together stunning visuals with a deeper look at the personal stories behind these iconic characters, all set within an epic battle for the future of humanity.”
The early season 2 pickup “reflects the confidence we have in the power of this epic series to attract and engage viewers,” said David Nevins,...
Based on the popular Xbox video game franchise, the first season of “Halo” doesn’t premiere at the streamer until March 24.
“Halo is an expansive, world-building opportunity for Paramount+, and we’re thrilled to give fans a second season to look forward to before we launch the series next month,” Tanya Giles, chief programming officer, Paramount+, said. “Halo will deliver a thrill-ride for fans of the game and non-gamers alike, as it ties together stunning visuals with a deeper look at the personal stories behind these iconic characters, all set within an epic battle for the future of humanity.”
The early season 2 pickup “reflects the confidence we have in the power of this epic series to attract and engage viewers,” said David Nevins,...
- 2/15/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
Master Chief will stay locked and loaded for Paramount+, which has renewed Halo for a second season. The renewal was unveiled during a ViacomCBS presentation on Tuesday.
The video game series, based on the widely popular and long-running Xbox game franchise of the same name, nabbed an early season 2 renewal more than a month before its debut on March 24. Halo stars Pablo Schreiber as the iconic Unsc Spartan known as Master Chief.
Paramount+ also confirmed that Fear the Walking Dead’s David Wiener will serve as showrunner and executive producer for the sophomore season. Wiener will be the third showrunner to helm the series, following Steve Kane who will exit after season 1 and Kyle Kinnen who departed the series in 2018.
“Halo is an expansive, world-building opportunity for Paramount+, and we’re thrilled to give fans a second season to look forward to before we launch the series next month,” said Tanya Giles,...
The video game series, based on the widely popular and long-running Xbox game franchise of the same name, nabbed an early season 2 renewal more than a month before its debut on March 24. Halo stars Pablo Schreiber as the iconic Unsc Spartan known as Master Chief.
Paramount+ also confirmed that Fear the Walking Dead’s David Wiener will serve as showrunner and executive producer for the sophomore season. Wiener will be the third showrunner to helm the series, following Steve Kane who will exit after season 1 and Kyle Kinnen who departed the series in 2018.
“Halo is an expansive, world-building opportunity for Paramount+, and we’re thrilled to give fans a second season to look forward to before we launch the series next month,” said Tanya Giles,...
- 2/15/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Ask any longtime "Halo" fan and they could tell you that the Master Chief's greatest foes to date include the unstoppable Covenant threat, the enigmatic Forerunners, those incredibly bothersome Flood ... and, apparently, creative consistency behind the scenes?
Much like the rocky road that led to this property finally making its live-action debut after years of languishing in production purgatory, the "Halo" series itself has also undergone its fair share of shakeups and sudden change. Back in March of 2019, we previously covered the news that a second showrunner, Steven Kane, would join original showrunner Kyle Killen to help bring the show across the finish line for...
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Much like the rocky road that led to this property finally making its live-action debut after years of languishing in production purgatory, the "Halo" series itself has also undergone its fair share of shakeups and sudden change. Back in March of 2019, we previously covered the news that a second showrunner, Steven Kane, would join original showrunner Kyle Killen to help bring the show across the finish line for...
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- 2/1/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Master Chief is closer to landing a new commander.
David Wiener (“Brave New World”) is in talks to take over showrunner duties on Paramount Plus’ “Halo,” executive producer Justin Falvey announced on Tuesday during the TCA panel for the hotly anticipated video game adaptation.
Wiener’s status with the show remains in flux, as Paramount Plus has not yet officially renewed “Halo” for Season 2. A rep for the streamer says Wiener is one of multiple candidates for a possible showrunner position.
“Halo” is set to debut on the streamer on March 24.
Based on Microsoft’s billion-dollar blockbuster gaming franchise, “Halo” has weathered a fair amount of showrunner churn for a series of its magnitude. Kyle Killen first signed on to run the series in June 2018 when it was set up at Showtime, and Steven Kane joined in March 2019 to continue developing the series with Killen. As Variety reported in June 2021, however,...
David Wiener (“Brave New World”) is in talks to take over showrunner duties on Paramount Plus’ “Halo,” executive producer Justin Falvey announced on Tuesday during the TCA panel for the hotly anticipated video game adaptation.
Wiener’s status with the show remains in flux, as Paramount Plus has not yet officially renewed “Halo” for Season 2. A rep for the streamer says Wiener is one of multiple candidates for a possible showrunner position.
“Halo” is set to debut on the streamer on March 24.
Based on Microsoft’s billion-dollar blockbuster gaming franchise, “Halo” has weathered a fair amount of showrunner churn for a series of its magnitude. Kyle Killen first signed on to run the series in June 2018 when it was set up at Showtime, and Steven Kane joined in March 2019 to continue developing the series with Killen. As Variety reported in June 2021, however,...
- 2/1/2022
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
Halo, after more than eight winding years in development, will finally land at Paramount+ this spring.
The sci-fi drama, which stars Pablo Schreiber as video game icon Master Chief, has gone through a number of hoops to get to the ViacomCBS streaming platform – from switching over from Showtime to Paramount+ to the exit of co-showrunner Kyle Kinnen in 2018. However, executive producers including Kiki Wolfkill and Justin Falvey say that finally launching the series was a product of commitment and patience.
“When you have a piece of IP like this, such massive scale and scope, it takes some time to get it right and the commitment from somebody on Steve’s level or any of the other folks we’ve been talking to…it’s recognizing the realities of that and getting it right and being patient,” said Falvey, who executive produces for Amblin Television. “There’s been a constant of...
The sci-fi drama, which stars Pablo Schreiber as video game icon Master Chief, has gone through a number of hoops to get to the ViacomCBS streaming platform – from switching over from Showtime to Paramount+ to the exit of co-showrunner Kyle Kinnen in 2018. However, executive producers including Kiki Wolfkill and Justin Falvey say that finally launching the series was a product of commitment and patience.
“When you have a piece of IP like this, such massive scale and scope, it takes some time to get it right and the commitment from somebody on Steve’s level or any of the other folks we’ve been talking to…it’s recognizing the realities of that and getting it right and being patient,” said Falvey, who executive produces for Amblin Television. “There’s been a constant of...
- 2/1/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Are you ready to enter the world of Halo?
Paramount+ on Sunday unveiled the premiere date for the highly anticipated adaptation of the videogame series.
The series will get underway Thursday, March 24.
It will be a weekly rollout like other original series on the streaming service.
What's more, the streamer also dropped our most extensive look at the show to date, introducing us to the expansive cast and conflicts.
The series stars Pablo Schreiber (American Gods) as the Master Chief, Spartan-117.
Natascha McElhone (Californication) is on board as Dr. Halsey, the brilliant, conflicted, and inscrutable creator of the Spartan super-soldiers, and Jen Taylor as Cortana, the most advanced AI in human history and potentially the key to the survival of the human race.
Additional stars include Bokeem Woodbine (Fargo), Shabana Azmi (Fire), Natasha Culzac (The Witcher), Olive Gray (Half Moon Investigations), Yerin Ha (Reef Break), and Bentley Kalu (Avengers: Age of Ultron...
Paramount+ on Sunday unveiled the premiere date for the highly anticipated adaptation of the videogame series.
The series will get underway Thursday, March 24.
It will be a weekly rollout like other original series on the streaming service.
What's more, the streamer also dropped our most extensive look at the show to date, introducing us to the expansive cast and conflicts.
The series stars Pablo Schreiber (American Gods) as the Master Chief, Spartan-117.
Natascha McElhone (Californication) is on board as Dr. Halsey, the brilliant, conflicted, and inscrutable creator of the Spartan super-soldiers, and Jen Taylor as Cortana, the most advanced AI in human history and potentially the key to the survival of the human race.
Additional stars include Bokeem Woodbine (Fargo), Shabana Azmi (Fire), Natasha Culzac (The Witcher), Olive Gray (Half Moon Investigations), Yerin Ha (Reef Break), and Bentley Kalu (Avengers: Age of Ultron...
- 1/31/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief, Halo Season 1, streaming on Paramount+ 2022. Photo credit: Paramount+
Paramount+ revealed on Sunday the brand-new trailer for Halo, the service’s highly anticipated upcoming original series based on the iconic Xbox franchise. As a live-action series exclusively for Paramount+, Halo will take place in the universe that first came to be in 2001, with the launch of Xbox®’s first “Halo” game.
Dramatizing an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant, Halo the series will weave deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future.
In a war for humanity’s very survival, our deadliest weapon is our greatest hope. See Master Chief, Cortana, the Covenant, and the other Spartans of Silver Team more in this epic trailer for the new Paramount+ Original Series, Halo. Find the Halo, win the war. Stream the premiere of...
Paramount+ revealed on Sunday the brand-new trailer for Halo, the service’s highly anticipated upcoming original series based on the iconic Xbox franchise. As a live-action series exclusively for Paramount+, Halo will take place in the universe that first came to be in 2001, with the launch of Xbox®’s first “Halo” game.
Dramatizing an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant, Halo the series will weave deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future.
In a war for humanity’s very survival, our deadliest weapon is our greatest hope. See Master Chief, Cortana, the Covenant, and the other Spartans of Silver Team more in this epic trailer for the new Paramount+ Original Series, Halo. Find the Halo, win the war. Stream the premiere of...
- 1/31/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
It’s a good time for film/TV fans who also love video games. The long-gestating “Uncharted” movie hits theaters next month, and in March, one of the biggest video games of all time is set to hit the small screen. Hollywood has been trying to adapt “Halo,” the blockbuster science fiction video game, for years. After many false starts, Paramount+ is gearing up to release a new TV series based on the game. The ambitious series was originally developed for Showtime, but will now reach fans via Paramount’s flagship streaming service. Today, Paramount+ has released a trailer for the new show, giving fans their best look yet at the live-action Master Chief and the show’s attempt to recreate the world of the video game.
According to an official synopsis, the series follows “an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant, Halo...
According to an official synopsis, the series follows “an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant, Halo...
- 1/30/2022
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Master Chief is finally gearing up for action.
Paramount Plus has unveiled the official trailer for its highly anticipated science fiction series “Halo.” The first look footage also revealed a premiere date of March 24.
Based on Xbox Game Studios’ best-selling series of first-person shooter video games, “Halo” is set in the 26th century and focuses on the adventures of Master Chief (Pablo Schreiber), a cybernetically enhanced super-soldier known as a Spartan that defends humanity under the orders of the United Nations Space Command. While plot details of the live-action series are being kept under wraps, most games in the “Halo” franchise focus on the Unsc’s war with an alien theocracy known as the Covenant.
Set to a cover of Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight,” the trailer features Master Chief engaged in action, teasing plenty of large-scale battles, alien planets and energy swords.
In addition to Schreiber, “Halo” will...
Paramount Plus has unveiled the official trailer for its highly anticipated science fiction series “Halo.” The first look footage also revealed a premiere date of March 24.
Based on Xbox Game Studios’ best-selling series of first-person shooter video games, “Halo” is set in the 26th century and focuses on the adventures of Master Chief (Pablo Schreiber), a cybernetically enhanced super-soldier known as a Spartan that defends humanity under the orders of the United Nations Space Command. While plot details of the live-action series are being kept under wraps, most games in the “Halo” franchise focus on the Unsc’s war with an alien theocracy known as the Covenant.
Set to a cover of Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight,” the trailer features Master Chief engaged in action, teasing plenty of large-scale battles, alien planets and energy swords.
In addition to Schreiber, “Halo” will...
- 1/30/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount+ released the first full trailer for their long-in-the-works adaptation of the video game “Halo” during Sunday’s broadcast of the NFL’s AFC Championship Game on CBS.
The series will debut on March 24. You can watch the trailer in the video above.
According to Paramount+, the series “will take place in the universe that first came to be in 2001, dramatizing an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant. ‘Halo’ will weave deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future.”
“Halo” was ordered to series at Showtime in 2018 but was eventually rerouted to Paramount+ in somewhat of a trade for “The Man Who Fell to Earth.”
Along with Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief Spartan John-117, “Halo” stars Natascha McElhone as Dr. Halsey, the creator of the Spartan super soldiers, and Jen Taylor as Cortana, the most advanced AI in human history.
The series will debut on March 24. You can watch the trailer in the video above.
According to Paramount+, the series “will take place in the universe that first came to be in 2001, dramatizing an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant. ‘Halo’ will weave deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future.”
“Halo” was ordered to series at Showtime in 2018 but was eventually rerouted to Paramount+ in somewhat of a trade for “The Man Who Fell to Earth.”
Along with Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief Spartan John-117, “Halo” stars Natascha McElhone as Dr. Halsey, the creator of the Spartan super soldiers, and Jen Taylor as Cortana, the most advanced AI in human history.
- 1/30/2022
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
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