Tag: Halo

  • ‘Halo’ Season 2 Resets the Tone & Expands on the Games

    It’s no secret that video game adaptations are a tricky beast. With so much lore to mine through from an entire franchise, and a dedicated fan base, Paramount+’s Halo series managed to capture the action of the beloved game through impressive sequences and A+ performances, notably from the show’s lead, Pablo Schreiber, who takes on…

  • Neill Blomkamp Laments Shelved ‘Alien’ Sequel & Says He Isn’t A “Studio-Lackey Director”

    Neill Blomkamp Laments Shelved ‘Alien’ Sequel & Says He Isn’t A “Studio-Lackey Director”

    Sadly, the list of high-profile projects almost made by Neill Blomkamp is starting to rival the list of high-profile projects he’s actually made. At one point or another, Blomkamp was attached to films such as “Halo,” an “Alien” sequel, a “RoboCop” reboot, and more. However, for whatever reason, those films never got made. And according…

  • Shekhar Kapur Reveals Theme of ‘Masoom’ Sequel (Exclusive)

    Shekhar Kapur Reveals Theme of ‘Masoom’ Sequel (Exclusive)

    Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur (“Bandit Queen,” “Elizabeth”) has revealed the theme for the sequel to his 1983 directorial debut “Masoom.”Written by Gulzar (Oscar-winner for “Slumdog Millionaire” song “Jai Ho”), “Masoom” was an adaptation of Erich Segal’s 1980 novel “Man, Woman and Child.” It followed a happily married couple and their two daughters whose lives are…

  • ‘Twisted Metal’ Live Action Series: What to Expect

    ‘Twisted Metal’ Live Action Series: What to Expect

    It’s abundantly clear that video game movies and shows have finally found the power-up they’ve been looking for after so many years. Gone are the days of bizarre and unfaithful adaptations like the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film and the ill-conceived Halo series. Now gamers (and studio executives) have plenty of reason to celebrate, with…

  • Shekhar Kapur Sets Sequel to 1983 Directorial Debut ‘Masoom’ (Exclusive)

    Shekhar Kapur Sets Sequel to 1983 Directorial Debut ‘Masoom’ (Exclusive)

    Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur (“Bandit Queen,” “Elizabeth”) is planning a sequel to his 1983 directorial debut “Masoom,” Variety can reveal.The film is titled “Masoom… The New Generation.” Details of the plot, studio and cast are under wraps at the moment.Written by Gulzar (Oscar winner for “Slumdog Millionaire”), “Masoom” was an adaptation of Erich Segal’s 1980…

  • ‘Halo’ Season 2: What to Expect

    ‘Halo’ Season 2: What to Expect

    It’s been a while since we’ve seen John 117 (Pablo Schreiber), more commonly known as Master Chief, and his ongoing conflict with the Covenant, but the wait will be over once Halo Season 2 finally releases. Based on the massively popular video game series of the same name, Halo finally brought the world of the…

  • The ‘Mission: Impossible’ Movies Would Benefit From an M Character

    The ‘Mission: Impossible’ Movies Would Benefit From an M Character

    In an era of filmmaking dominated by franchises, Mission: Impossible has been the most consistent in its standard of quality and financial success. They are looked upon very favorably, almost unanimously, among critics and fans over the last decade since star and producer Tom Cruise has seemingly risked his life to make the movies as…

  • The Proper Reading Order For The Halo Books

    The Proper Reading Order For The Halo Books

    “Halo” is a story about a super soldier known as Master Chief (aka John-117) who fights aliens in space over ancient technology. You might think from the description that it’s a story you’ve seen many times before. Certainly, “Halo” wears its influences on its sleeve. But don’t underestimate the world of the games, which has…

  • ‘Last Film Show,’ ‘No Land’s Man,’ ‘Crescent Night’ to Open Iffsa Toronto – Global Bulletin

    ‘Last Film Show,’ ‘No Land’s Man,’ ‘Crescent Night’ to Open Iffsa Toronto – Global Bulletin

    FestivalsA trio of global festival favorites — Pan Nalin‘s “Last Film Show,” Mostofa Sarwar Farooki‘s “No Land’s Man” and Gurvinder Singh‘s “Crescent Night” (“Adh Chanani Raat”) — will open the 11th edition of the Bmo International Film Festival of South Asia (Iffsa), Toronto (Aug. 11-21). The festival is in-person at venues across the Greater Toronto…

  • Halo Episode 7 Puts The Master Chief On The Backburner For A Detour Into The Desert

    Halo Episode 7 Puts The Master Chief On The Backburner For A Detour Into The Desert

    I’ll admit, I had a bad feeling about this episode right when the first-look images dropped, featuring a glaring absence of the Master Chief, Dr. Halsey, or anyone else that the overarching storyline of “Halo” has focused on up to this point. Those concerns only increased as early as the “Previously on ‘Halo’” segment, which took…