Halo Confirmed for Hollywood

Universal Pictures and 20th Century Fox are teaming up to make a feature film adaptation of Microsoft video game Halo, says The Hollywood Reporter. Under the deal, Universal will take domestic rights and Fox will handle international distribution on the project.

The deal -- based on a script by 28 Days Later screenwriter Alex Garland -- caused a stir earlier in the week when CAA sent out the script via messengers dressed as Master Chief . The deal came bearing some pretty stiff terms, including a two-hour bidding period and demands for $10 million against 15% of the gross. Reportedly that figure has been whittled down to $5 million. The script was commissioned by Microsoft, which also brought in producer Peter Schlessel to work on the project.

No details as to what the plot will centre on but we're more than certain the infamous Halo Bible will be opened wide to the film studios. The film is based on the game franchise which has grossed $600 million. Halo is expected to hit the big screen by 2007.