Halo Anime Films in the Works
United Press International
Jul 27, 2009
Plans for a series of anime short films based on the "Halo" video game franchise have been announced at Comic-Con in San Diego, Calif., Microsoft Corp. said.
"Halo Legends" was discussed at a Comic-Con panel presentation Thursday. The series is being produced by Microsoft's 343 Industries and features creative direction from anime pioneer Shinji Aramaki, director of "Appleseed" and "Appleseed EX Machina" anime features, and Mamoru Oshii, director of the "Ghost in the Shell" movies, with additional production from Joseph Chou of J-Spec Pictures.
The compilation will include a series of short stories that explore different times, themes and characters from the "Halo" universe and will be distributed globally by Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. company, Microsoft said.
"'Halo' and its characters are a very natural fit for anime," Aramaki, creative director for the "Halo Legends" project, said in a statement. "As a fan of the 'Halo' universe, it is an honor to work with Microsoft and my very talented peers from other studios to create this collection."
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