Variety has a new article discussing the issues and problems Microsoft now faces with regards to finding a studio and partner to fund and take the risk for the Halo movie adaptation.
The key studios:
- Sony — As a huge rival to Microsoft this is simply not an option.
- New Line — Continued disputes between Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and the studio over “Lord of the Rings” proceeds make any deal unlikely.
- Disney — Chief shareholder is Steve Jobs, CEO of another Microsoft rival Apple.
- WB — Maybe interested but have had a difficult financial year and may not be willing to front the risk.
- Dreamworks — A lonely option.
- Paramount — Another name not tied down to a rival of Microsoft.
- Microsoft could go it alone, this would give them the best deal when it comes to profits and proceeds yet they would also have to face all the risk involved with the project.