XBL Radio ver. 27.0 is out!
STEVE519 from LIVE on LIVE joins Carpal this week!
- NEWS: -Microsoft Brings TGS and X06 to Live (get ready to use that download feature) -Wii to Retail for $250, Ships Nov. 19 (The house of Mario is ready to jump) -Microsoft Repeats: No Internal HD-DVD Planned (however they have been known to do a 360) -Peter Jackson on the Halo Movie (his next film after his 15th release of the Rings trilogy)
- Game News: -Sony Launching PSP Entertainment Pack for the Holidays (Santa likes UMDs too) -Dead Rising Fans: No Patch For You (But hey why not buy a new t.v. to get it to work) -Fans Heard, as Nintendo Contacts Telltale (Sam and Max may be hitting the road to the 360)
- Plus Console Crimes -Jack Thompson is back and hes pointing that narrow minded finger again. All this and more on XBL Radio ver 27.0!
Game Reviews:
-Steve519 on Madden 07: Is it 1st and 10 for the franchise? Or is 07 all hype and huddles? -Carpal on Test Drive Unlimed You may run out of gas before you finish this game.
-TOG OUT!
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September 26th, 2006 at 11:29 am
I gotta comment on the Halo/Peter Jackson news…It sounds like you guys didn’t realize that a director has already been chosen.
It was announced back in August that Niell Blomkamp will be directing the Halo movie, with Peter Jackson serving as executive producer. Of course, that means that he can skirt any blame if the movie goes bad, but c’mon…it’s Peter Jackson. I don’t think he expects this movie to fail.
I was hesitant at first, but I think Blomkamp has an interesting, verite style and definitely knows how to handle special effects. You can see some of his work in commercials and short films…
Showreel: http://www.spyentertainment.com/director_03.html
Transforming, dancing car: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w961p3F3k4
TempBot: http://www.transbuddha.com/mediaHolder.php?id=1301
September 26th, 2006 at 1:17 pm
Neill Blomkamp is the director of Halo. Watch “Alive in Joburg” on Youtube to get an idea on how he tells a story and the visual effects.
Halo Movie - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0464037/
Alive in Joburg - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zep9TlaPSo
September 26th, 2006 at 1:44 pm
Capn and Headin, the hyperlinks in your comments threw them into moderation. Sorry for the delay to post em, but now we got ‘em! Thanks for all those links and the info! I agree, Peter Jackson is not gonna let the largest “Game to Movie” ever, become another Super Mario Bros!
Carpal and Steve, great show. I’m surprised you guys got along as well as you did. Great outtakes. Would love to see another show with you and Steve again.
-Rust.
September 26th, 2006 at 2:02 pm
You are right I forgot about that, however my main point was Jackson isnt directing. Hes just overseeing production.
From what I heard, this is on IMDB:
Halo (2008)
Directed by
Neill Blomkamp
Writing credits
D.B. Weiss (screenplay) and
Alex Garland (screenplay)
Plot Outline: After they crash-land on an artificial ring-world called “Halo”, a marine captain, his surviving marines, and a genetically-and-surgically-enhanced supersoldier called “Master Chief” must find out what the Covenant, the genocidal alien race they are at war with, are looking for on the ring. However, Halo holds more secrets than either side imagined.
Production Notes/Status:
Status: Pre-production
Comments: Rumor has it Alex Garland’s script will not be used and D.B. Weiss is working on a story draft
Status Updated: 17 July 2006
Note: Since this project is categorized as being in production, the data is subject to change; some data could be removed completely.
Country: USA / New Zealand
Language: English
Color: Color
Trivia: Producer Peter Jackson asked Guillermo del Toro to helm the movie, but del Toro turned the offer down so he could direct Hellboy 2: The Golden Army (2008).
September 27th, 2006 at 11:25 pm
Great show Carpal and steve.
You guys work well together…
October 28th, 2006 at 9:06 am
Super Mario Bros has to be the best game I\’ve ever played. My wife is banned from it cause she can\’t stop playing it.