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HaloIs The Game Industry Killing Hollywood? Or Is It The Other Way Around?Authored by Jay Baage on May 16, 2008 - 9:11am.
Today's topic of the popular financial web TV show WallStrip is the troubled relationship between the game industry and Hollywood. For example, the launch of the much anticipated video game "Grand Theft Auto IV" was expected to kill the opening weekend at the box office for the "Iron Man" movie. But it didn't. In fact, both Iron Man and Grand Theft Auto IV made a fortune for Marvel Studios (NYSE: MVL) and Take-Two Interactive (NSDQ: TTWO) respectively. But there are other reasons behind the friction between the two entertainment industries than just launch dates. It concerns licence fees, IP-ownership and who really has the leverage. For those of you who are interested in this topic, don't miss the "Hollywood and Games" panel at our LA Games Conference next week on May 22 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Sparks will fly! tags: Games | TV | Metrics | Microsoft | Movies | Take-Two Interactive | Halo | LA Games Conference | GTA IV |
Microsoft to Spin-Off "Halo" Game Developer Bungie StudiosAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 5, 2007 - 7:51am.
Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft on Friday announced plans to spin-off its Bungie Studios game development unit, creators of the "Halo" franchise, while retaining an undisclosed stake in the company. Microsoft Details Special "Halo 3" Xbox 360, Xbox Live GrowthAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on July 11, 2007 - 12:21pm.
Los Angeles - Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it plans to release a special edition of its Xbox 360 video game console in conjunction with the release of its "Halo 3" game in September. Microsoft Inks Game Music Publishing Deal With Warner/ChappellAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 28, 2007 - 5:46pm.
New York - Microsoft has signed a music publishing deal with Warner Music Group's Warner/Chappell Music, for the rights to license compositions from Microsoft video game titles. Microsoft, Bungie License Jasman to Make "Halo 3" Laser Tag GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 22, 2007 - 4:30pm.
San Diego - Toy designer Jasman Toys announced on Thursday that it has signed a deal with Microsoft and game developer Bungie Studios, to produce a line of infrared laser tag games based on their "Halo 3" video game. Slated for release later this year, the game will include models of weapons featured in the game, such as the Covenant's Plasma Rifle and Energy Sword. CNET's GameSpot Names Most Wanted Games of 2007Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 22, 2007 - 1:47pm.
San Francisco - CNET Networks' GameSpot on Monday announced its editors' picks for the Most Wanted Games of 2007, which include anticipated franchise favorites like "Halo 3," "Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass" and "Half-Life 2: Episode Two." Other titles making GameSpot's list were "BioShock" (2K Games); "Crackdown" (Microsoft Game Studios); "God of War II" (SCEA); "Spore" (Electronic Arts); and "Super Mario Galaxy" (Nintendo). A full list is available at the link below. Microsoft to Offer "Halo 3" Multiplayer Beta on Xbox LiveAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 15, 2006 - 2:45pm.
Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft announced on Wednesday that its Bungie Studios will offer a multiplayer public beta of its "Halo 3" title for Xbox 360 on the Xbox Live online game service in the spring of 2007.
Production on Microsoft "Halo" Movie HaltedAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 1, 2006 - 2:54pm.
Los Angeles - Production on the film version of Microsoft's "Halo" Xbox video game has been officially postponed, according to a statement from Microsoft and Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh's Wingnut Films.
Universal, Fox Withdraw Financing for Microsoft's "Halo" MovieAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 23, 2006 - 1:25pm.
Los Angeles - Hollywood movie studios Universal and Fox have dropped their financial support of a movie version of Microsoft's "Halo" Xbox video game directed by Peter Jackson, Variety reported. The filmmakers told Variety the deal collapsed after Universal and Fox, which had agreed to co-finance the picture, negotiated unsuccessfully to reduce the share of profits that Microsoft and the filmmakers would receive from the movie.
Verizon Launches Mobile Portal for Microsoft's "Halo" GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 4, 2006 - 11:54am.
Basking Ridge, N.J. - Verizon Wireless on Wednesday launched a mobile portal for fans of Microsoft's "Halo" game franchise for the Xbox and PC, which to date has sold 14.5 million units. Created by France-based In-Fusio, the portal will offer Halo-inspired wallpapers, ringtones, the ability to retrieve statistics from Xbox Live on any player's recent "Halo" games, and a section featuring locked content that can be accessed with codes hidden within "Halo."
Microsoft, "Lord of the Rings" Director Peter Jackson Launch Game StudioAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 28, 2006 - 1:46pm.
Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with "The Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson to launch a new video game development studio, Wingnut Interactive. A joint venture between Microsoft Game Studios and its Bungie subsidiary -- which developed the "Halo" franchise -- New Zealand-based Wingnut's first project will be a sequel in the "Halo" series. Wingnut will also develop an original game, but Microsoft did not provide additional details.
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Peter Jackson Signs On to Film Adaptation of "Halo" Xbox GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 4, 2005 - 3:11am.
Los Angeles - Microsoft announced on Tuesday that director Peter Jackson ("The Lord of the Rings," "King Kong") and his wife Fran Walsh have been named as executive producers for the movie adaptation of its "Halo" Xbox video game. The film, based on a script from Alex Garland ("28 Days Later," "The Beach") will be shot in New Zealand using Jackson's production facilities; a director for the film has not yet been announced. "I'm a huge fan of the game and look forward to helping it come alive on the cinema screen," said Jackson. The film is currently scheduled for release in mid-2007 by Universal Pictures (domestic) and Twentieth Century Fox (international).
In-Fusio to Develop Mobile Version of Microsoft's "Halo" Xbox GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 27, 2005 - 6:38am.
San Francisco - French mobile game publisher In-Fusio announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Microsoft to develop a mobile version of the company's 14 million unit-selling "Halo" game for Xbox and the PC. In-Fusio, which has also developed mobile titles based on Microsoft's "Age of Empires" and "Zoo Tycoon," said the first "Halo" mobile games will be available later this year in North America, with other territories to follow.
NY Times: Microsoft in Tentative Movie Deal for "Halo" Xbox GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 10, 2005 - 10:08am.
New York -- The New York Times on Friday provided a detailed inside look at Microsoft's pitch to Hollywood movie producers to create a movie version of its popular "Halo" video game for Xbox -- which in its first weekend of sales generated more money than the top-grossing opening weekend for a movie ("Spider-Man 2"). The company's offer -- delivered to the major studios on Monday with a 24-hour deadline -- demanded $10 million for the movie rights, 15% of box office, a budget of at least $75 million, all merchandising rights, create control over script, cast and director, and other lavish extras. Five studios immediately rejected the offer, which included a script penned by "28 Days Later" writer Alex Garland, but Microsoft has reached a tentative deal to make the film with Universal Pictures, with additional financing from Fox. Reported terms of their deal give Microsoft $5 million for the rights to "Halo," in addition to 10% of box office sales; Universal would oversee production and distribute the movie in the U.S., while Fox would also provide input into production and retain foreign distribution rights.
Variety: Microsoft Options Movie Rights for "Halo" Video GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 7, 2005 - 3:11am.
Los Angeles -- Microsoft has licensed the rights to create a feature-length film based on its "Halo" Xbox video game franchise to author Alex Garland ("The Beach," "28 Days Later"), Variety magazine reported. The multi-million dollar deal will reportedly combine the two iterations of the "Halo" franchise into a single film. The link between video games and movies is becoming increasingly pronounced in Hollywood, with a growing number of video games being made into films ("Tomb Raider," "Resident Evil"), and games based on movies figuring as a key element of film merchandising. Microsoft touted the recent release of "Halo 2" as having outsold the top-grossing film of all time. "Halo 2" made $125 million on its first day of sales, and has since sold over 6.4 million copies, while in comparison, the record-setting opening weekend for "Spider-Man 2" grossed $115 million in box office sales.
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