New Teaser Released for “Dune: Prophecy”
HBO has released its second teaser for its upcoming original drama series “Dune: Prophecy,” starring Emily Watson and Olivia Williams.
Part of the “Dune“-iverse and based on Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s “Sisterhood of Dune,” “Dune: Prophecy” is set 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides and follows Harkonnen sisters Valya (Watson) and Tula (Williams) “as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.”
Watch the new teaser for “Dune: Prophecy” below:
The prequel series will also star Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha, among others. Alison Schapker serves as showrunner and executive producer.
“Dune: Prophecy” is slated...
HBO has released its second teaser for its upcoming original drama series “Dune: Prophecy,” starring Emily Watson and Olivia Williams.
Part of the “Dune“-iverse and based on Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s “Sisterhood of Dune,” “Dune: Prophecy” is set 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides and follows Harkonnen sisters Valya (Watson) and Tula (Williams) “as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.”
Watch the new teaser for “Dune: Prophecy” below:
The prequel series will also star Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha, among others. Alison Schapker serves as showrunner and executive producer.
“Dune: Prophecy” is slated...
- 7/19/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Based on the popular video games, the “Halo” series premiered on Paramount+ back in 2022, with the second season arriving earlier this year. But Season 2 will be the show’s final season, we’ve learned tonight. Paramount+ has officially cancelled the series after two seasons.
The series is currently being shopped elsewhere, reportedly with approval from Paramount+.
Paramount+ said in a statement tonight, “We are extremely proud of this ambitious series, and would like to thank our partners at Xbox, 343 Industries and Amblin Television, along with showrunner and executive producer David Wiener, his fellow executive producers, the entire cast led by Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief and the amazing crew for all their outstanding work. We wish everyone the best going forward.”
“We deeply appreciate the millions of fans who propelled the Halo series to be a global success and we remain committed to broadening the Halo universe in different ways in the future,...
The series is currently being shopped elsewhere, reportedly with approval from Paramount+.
Paramount+ said in a statement tonight, “We are extremely proud of this ambitious series, and would like to thank our partners at Xbox, 343 Industries and Amblin Television, along with showrunner and executive producer David Wiener, his fellow executive producers, the entire cast led by Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief and the amazing crew for all their outstanding work. We wish everyone the best going forward.”
“We deeply appreciate the millions of fans who propelled the Halo series to be a global success and we remain committed to broadening the Halo universe in different ways in the future,...
- 7/18/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The live-action “Halo” series has been canceled at Paramount+, Variety has learned.
The big budget series based on the popular Xbox video game franchise aired two seasons at the streaming service. The show originally debuted in 2022, while the second season aired between February and March 2024.
“Paramount+ can confirm that ‘Halo’ will not move forward with a third season on the service,” the streamer said in a stataement. “We are extremely proud of this ambitious series and would like to thank our partners at Xbox, 343 Industries and Amblin Television, along with showrunner and executive producer David Wiener, his fellow executive producers, the entire cast led by Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief and the amazing crew for all their outstanding work. We wish everyone the best going forward.”
According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Xbox, Amblin TV, and 343 Industries will try to shop the series to other outlets.
The big budget series based on the popular Xbox video game franchise aired two seasons at the streaming service. The show originally debuted in 2022, while the second season aired between February and March 2024.
“Paramount+ can confirm that ‘Halo’ will not move forward with a third season on the service,” the streamer said in a stataement. “We are extremely proud of this ambitious series and would like to thank our partners at Xbox, 343 Industries and Amblin Television, along with showrunner and executive producer David Wiener, his fellow executive producers, the entire cast led by Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief and the amazing crew for all their outstanding work. We wish everyone the best going forward.”
According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Xbox, Amblin TV, and 343 Industries will try to shop the series to other outlets.
- 7/18/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
For someone like Tite Kubo, inspiration has always been omnipresent. Bleach takes the best and worst of the world, combining them into one epic masterpiece. From rock music to multiple films and television shows, the impact can be both sublime and active at the same time. One can absorb ideas without even realizing, that is the beauty of art.
Bleach | Credit: Studio Pierrot
Kubo has always been open to the new and popular, indulging himself not just in the most hyped songs but also in movies. While there are many manga and anime that inspire mangakas throughout the world, for Kubo, the case was different. He found himself captivated by not just Zack Snyder’s work but also Guy Ritchie’s. Both of them became huge influences for Kubo later in life.
Tite Kubo Found Inspiration in Zack Snyder and Guy Ritchie
During an interview (via Tumblr), Tite Kubo talked...
Bleach | Credit: Studio Pierrot
Kubo has always been open to the new and popular, indulging himself not just in the most hyped songs but also in movies. While there are many manga and anime that inspire mangakas throughout the world, for Kubo, the case was different. He found himself captivated by not just Zack Snyder’s work but also Guy Ritchie’s. Both of them became huge influences for Kubo later in life.
Tite Kubo Found Inspiration in Zack Snyder and Guy Ritchie
During an interview (via Tumblr), Tite Kubo talked...
- 7/2/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Cinema is an art. The very line has long defined the ethos of Hollywood and time has proved that those with a clear yet distinct artistic vision have reigned supreme at the box office for bringing a welcome change for the audiences. In this regard, Zack Snyder stacks up pretty high for his unique creative decisions that have, at times, rode high up in fame, whereas on other occasions, found themselves lashed upon by critics.
Zack Snyder speaking at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con International | Gage Skidmore for Wikimedia Commons
Regardless of fame and failure, the director, undeniably, has pushed forward major changes for the advancement of the industry as a whole. A stark example of it is his 2006 directorial, 300. The historical fiction easily sticks out among its counterpart releases from the same year. However, it alone managed to bring forth an idea to fruition which, at that time, appeared to...
Zack Snyder speaking at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con International | Gage Skidmore for Wikimedia Commons
Regardless of fame and failure, the director, undeniably, has pushed forward major changes for the advancement of the industry as a whole. A stark example of it is his 2006 directorial, 300. The historical fiction easily sticks out among its counterpart releases from the same year. However, it alone managed to bring forth an idea to fruition which, at that time, appeared to...
- 6/15/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon franchise is reportedly fading into the background as its director may have found a much more inspiring project to put his focus on at the moment.
Snyder’s recent revelations were pretty clear about his determined intention to expand his epic space opera franchise’s universe by yet another bunch of sequels, though now the director’s other flick is getting more attention and thus has more chances to receive updates than the failed film series.
According to Variety reports, Snyder’s 2006 epic historical action movie 300 is about to get a prequel series, and Snyder is in talks regarding his return to the story as director and executive producer.
No plot details of the future show have been revealed so far, yet it’s pretty clear that the upcoming installment will take viewers back to earlier times before Gerard Butler’s Leonidas and his...
Snyder’s recent revelations were pretty clear about his determined intention to expand his epic space opera franchise’s universe by yet another bunch of sequels, though now the director’s other flick is getting more attention and thus has more chances to receive updates than the failed film series.
According to Variety reports, Snyder’s 2006 epic historical action movie 300 is about to get a prequel series, and Snyder is in talks regarding his return to the story as director and executive producer.
No plot details of the future show have been revealed so far, yet it’s pretty clear that the upcoming installment will take viewers back to earlier times before Gerard Butler’s Leonidas and his...
- 6/11/2024
- by [email protected] (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Arcane Studio Announces Penelope of Sparta Greek Mythology Film - Main Image
Fortiche Production, the animation studio renowned for Netflix’s Arcane, is working on a new film called Penelope of Sparta, an upcoming sci-fi feature film inspired by Greek mythology.
Penelope of Sparta will be Fortiche Production's first-ever original animated feature that will blend the rich tapestry of Greek mythology with contemporary storytelling and animation techniques.
Fortiche Production Announces Original Sci-Fi Animated Film Penelope of Sparta
Fortiche Production has once again set the stage in Annecy, revealing their next animation project, Penelope of Sparta, a sci-fi animated film.
The film is being developed by Jérôme Combe, co-founder of Fortiche Production and producer of Arcane, and Silvia Martelossi, an animator for The Secret Life of Pets 2 and The Grinch.
The movie is being developed with seasoned screenwriter Amanda Overton, who previously served as executive story editor for Arcane's first season.
Fortiche Production, the animation studio renowned for Netflix’s Arcane, is working on a new film called Penelope of Sparta, an upcoming sci-fi feature film inspired by Greek mythology.
Penelope of Sparta will be Fortiche Production's first-ever original animated feature that will blend the rich tapestry of Greek mythology with contemporary storytelling and animation techniques.
Fortiche Production Announces Original Sci-Fi Animated Film Penelope of Sparta
Fortiche Production has once again set the stage in Annecy, revealing their next animation project, Penelope of Sparta, a sci-fi animated film.
The film is being developed by Jérôme Combe, co-founder of Fortiche Production and producer of Arcane, and Silvia Martelossi, an animator for The Secret Life of Pets 2 and The Grinch.
The movie is being developed with seasoned screenwriter Amanda Overton, who previously served as executive story editor for Arcane's first season.
- 6/11/2024
- EpicStream
Zack Snyder’s 300 told a fictionalized version of the Battle of Thermopylae and saw Gerard Butler’s King Leonidas leading 300 Spartans into battle against an army of about 300,000 soldiers. The film is based on the namesake limited comic book series created by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley. 300 had its own ups and downs while it received mixed reviews from critics and a few awards, it also was also criticized for its historical inaccuracies.
Gerard Butler in 300 (2006) | Warner Bros.
Gerard Butler played the hell out of his character but there was a time when he almost did not get the role. A Warner Bros. executive was unsure about the actor’s casting as King Leonidas but agreed to give him the job on one strange condition – Gerard Butler had to stop smoking.
Gerard Butler Gave His Word to Warner Bros. Executive Zack Snyder’s 300 | Warner Bros.
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Gerard Butler in 300 (2006) | Warner Bros.
Gerard Butler played the hell out of his character but there was a time when he almost did not get the role. A Warner Bros. executive was unsure about the actor’s casting as King Leonidas but agreed to give him the job on one strange condition – Gerard Butler had to stop smoking.
Gerard Butler Gave His Word to Warner Bros. Executive Zack Snyder’s 300 | Warner Bros.
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- 6/10/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Zack Snyder's 2006 film "300," based on the comic book by Frank Miller, tells a hyper-stylized and not-the-least-bit-historically-accurate version of the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC) wherein 300 Spartan soldiers managed to fend off anywhere from 120,000 to 300,000 soldiers of the Persian Empire for three full days. Both Miller's book and Snyder's film present the Spartans as teeth-gashing, testosterone-spitting, Spam-scented beefcake slabs comprised of nothing but pectoral muscles, testicles, and homophobia. They speak in "Join the Marines" recruiting slogans and disparage anything that's not at least 4000% more masculine than a two-ton bag of Tom Jones' chest hair.
Speaking of chest hair, none of the Spartans have any, happy to parade around their cartoonishly cut physiques as if they all possess a severe shirt allergy. Leading the charge is King Leonidas (Gerard Butler), a man who cannot help but add multiple exclamation marks after every sentence he speaks.
"300" was a massive hit,...
Speaking of chest hair, none of the Spartans have any, happy to parade around their cartoonishly cut physiques as if they all possess a severe shirt allergy. Leading the charge is King Leonidas (Gerard Butler), a man who cannot help but add multiple exclamation marks after every sentence he speaks.
"300" was a massive hit,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Fans lauded Zack Snyder’s 2007 historical epic film 300, but despite it being a masterpiece to many, one fan managed to point out a massive plot hole that’s been there yet no one has talked about. Was it really a plot hole, or was it one of the director’s deliberate ways to exhibit the real intention of the movie?
Gerard Butler in 300 / Warner Bros.
300 featured an ensemble cast with big names like Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Rodrigo Santoro, David Wenham, Michael Fassbender, and Dominic West, to name a few, and it also ended up as a massive commercial success.
The Plot Hole In Zack Snyder’s 300 Continues To Baffle Fans
A fan from Reddit noticed a plot hole from Zack Snyder’s 300 which involves a character named Dilios, played by David Wenham, who somehow posed as an unreliable narrator.
After the initial wave of battles,...
Gerard Butler in 300 / Warner Bros.
300 featured an ensemble cast with big names like Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Rodrigo Santoro, David Wenham, Michael Fassbender, and Dominic West, to name a few, and it also ended up as a massive commercial success.
The Plot Hole In Zack Snyder’s 300 Continues To Baffle Fans
A fan from Reddit noticed a plot hole from Zack Snyder’s 300 which involves a character named Dilios, played by David Wenham, who somehow posed as an unreliable narrator.
After the initial wave of battles,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Ready your breakfast and eat hardy, for tonight we dine on 300 news! For anyone who's long hoped for more stories in the world of the Spartans (with lashings of comic book style), there's a promising update. According to Variety, a TV adaptation of the Zack Snyder historical epic – itself an adaptation of the legendary Frank Miller's graphic novel – is in early development at Warner Bros. Television. And what's more, Snyder – who directed and co-wrote the 2006 film – is in talks to helm the project.
In terms of plot details for the series, news is there is no news – Wbtv is keeping its cards close to their chest at present. But early word is that the series will serve as a prequel of some sort to the hyper-stylised film, which recounted the tale of how fearless leader Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and his army of 300 Spartans held back thousands (possibly millions) of...
In terms of plot details for the series, news is there is no news – Wbtv is keeping its cards close to their chest at present. But early word is that the series will serve as a prequel of some sort to the hyper-stylised film, which recounted the tale of how fearless leader Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and his army of 300 Spartans held back thousands (possibly millions) of...
- 6/3/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
In 2006, you could scarcely go a day without someone shouting, “This is Sparta!” in your face. The iconic line by Gerard Butler’s King Leonidas in Zack Snyder’s 300 became a battle cry for anyone looking to punt an irritant off a cliff. Out of sight. Out of mind. According to sources, a 300 TV series is developing at Warner Bros. TV. It’s early days for what Deadline says could be a prequel to the 2006 film, and fans are already theorizing about the plot, which is unknown. While deals are not in place, we hear Zack and Deborah Snyder could reunite with Gianni Nunnari, Mark Canton, Bernie Goldmann, and Wesley Coller of Stone Quarry for the newly announced project.
Zack Snyder directed and co-wrote 300 with Kurt Johnstad and Michael B. Gordon. That’s Gordon, not Jordan. Based on the 1998 comic book series by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley,...
Zack Snyder directed and co-wrote 300 with Kurt Johnstad and Michael B. Gordon. That’s Gordon, not Jordan. Based on the 1998 comic book series by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Writer, director, and producer Zack Snyder has become forever entwined with comic book cinema, with many devoted fans knowing him best for his work with the DC universe, but once upon a time he directed a very different kind of comic book movie. Nearly 20 years ago, back in 2006, a little movie called "300" blew everyone's minds and kicked itself into the pop culture consciousness, teaching us all about the ancient Battle of Thermopylae, where King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and his 300 Spartans held off a massive Persian army under King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro). Sure, it wasn't super historically accurate because it was based on the graphic novel by "Sin City" artist and scribe Frank Miller (with colors by Lynn Varley), but it was impossibly cool. It inspired all kinds of tributes and spoofs and even a spin-off film, "300: Rise of an Empire," which showed the naval side of the battle,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Warner Bros. TV is in very early development on a TV series based on the hit 2006 Warner Bros. action movie 300, sources tell Deadline. Storyline or plot details are not known, but it is believed to be a prequel to the film.
Deals are not yet in place, but sources say the project is eyeing a reunion of Zack Snyder and Deborah Snyder with the 300 production team of Gianni Nunnari, Mark Canton, and Bernie Goldmann, along with Wesley Coller of Stone Quarry, the Snyders’ production company. No writer or platform is currently attached.
Warner Bros. Television declined comment.
The movie, co-written and directed by Zack Snyder, was a breakout hit that drew attention for its visuals.
Based on the 1998 comic book series of the same name by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, the film is a fictionalized take on the Battle of Thermopylae in the Greco-Persian Wars. It stars Gerard Butler as King Leonidas,...
Deals are not yet in place, but sources say the project is eyeing a reunion of Zack Snyder and Deborah Snyder with the 300 production team of Gianni Nunnari, Mark Canton, and Bernie Goldmann, along with Wesley Coller of Stone Quarry, the Snyders’ production company. No writer or platform is currently attached.
Warner Bros. Television declined comment.
The movie, co-written and directed by Zack Snyder, was a breakout hit that drew attention for its visuals.
Based on the 1998 comic book series of the same name by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, the film is a fictionalized take on the Battle of Thermopylae in the Greco-Persian Wars. It stars Gerard Butler as King Leonidas,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Denise Petski and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
In the wake of the original Frank Miller comic book series and two movies – Zack Snyder’s 300 in 2006 and sequel 300: Rise of an Empire in 2014, Variety is reporting this afternoon that a television series adaptation of the 300 property is now in development.
The website’s report notes that Zack Snyder is in talks to direct and executive produce the series from Warner Bros. Television, but that the project is in very “early development.”
Variety adds, “Exact plot details are still being worked out, but sources say the show would serve as a prequel to the 2006 film. No writer or platform is currently attached to the project.”
In the 2006 movie starring Gerard Butler, “In the ancient battle of Thermopylae, King Leonidas (Butler) and 300 Spartans fight against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. They face insurmountable odds when they are betrayed by a Spartan reject.”
Frank Miller and Lynn Varley...
The website’s report notes that Zack Snyder is in talks to direct and executive produce the series from Warner Bros. Television, but that the project is in very “early development.”
Variety adds, “Exact plot details are still being worked out, but sources say the show would serve as a prequel to the 2006 film. No writer or platform is currently attached to the project.”
In the 2006 movie starring Gerard Butler, “In the ancient battle of Thermopylae, King Leonidas (Butler) and 300 Spartans fight against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. They face insurmountable odds when they are betrayed by a Spartan reject.”
Frank Miller and Lynn Varley...
- 5/31/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Would you like to enjoy the same widely praised and adored project twice in the entertainment industry? The buzz in Tinseltown says ‘yes’ as the WB is reportedly bringing the TV adaptation of Zack Snyder’s cinematic masterpiece, 300.
This 2006 epic historical action film, which became the bedrock of Snyder’s long and distinguished career, is not just known for its stylized combat sequences and heroic tale of the Spartans, but also for garnering the admiration of none other than Tom Cruise.
Zack Snyder’s 300 | Warner Bros. Pictures
Indeed, imagine the awe when Cruise, intrigued by the film, called Snyder to congratulate and delve into the creative mind behind the stunning visuals. Snyder honed his distinct visual storytelling in 300, combining slow-motion and green screen effects to create what would become his signature style.
Exploring the Potential: WB’s TV Adaptation of Zack Snyder’s 300?
An adaptation of the graphic...
This 2006 epic historical action film, which became the bedrock of Snyder’s long and distinguished career, is not just known for its stylized combat sequences and heroic tale of the Spartans, but also for garnering the admiration of none other than Tom Cruise.
Zack Snyder’s 300 | Warner Bros. Pictures
Indeed, imagine the awe when Cruise, intrigued by the film, called Snyder to congratulate and delve into the creative mind behind the stunning visuals. Snyder honed his distinct visual storytelling in 300, combining slow-motion and green screen effects to create what would become his signature style.
Exploring the Potential: WB’s TV Adaptation of Zack Snyder’s 300?
An adaptation of the graphic...
- 5/28/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
We've been hearing whispers about a potential small-screen 300 spin-off for years, and it seems a series may finally be moving forward - but it more than likely will not be based on Frank Miller's graphic novel or the movie adaptations that followed.
According to scooper Mttsh, a "300 TV series is officially in development."
We don't have any more to go on for now, but THR recently reported that Zack Snyder, who helmed the 2006 movie, had regained the rights to Blood and Ashes, which was originally pitched to Warner Bros. as a follow-up to 300 and its sequel, Rise of an Empire.
The story, which Snyder began writing while working on Army of the Dead, moves away from the Spartans to focus on the relationship between Alexander the Great and his second in command, Haphaestion.
“We got the rights back so we can make if we want it,” Snyder told the trade in a 2023 interview.
According to scooper Mttsh, a "300 TV series is officially in development."
We don't have any more to go on for now, but THR recently reported that Zack Snyder, who helmed the 2006 movie, had regained the rights to Blood and Ashes, which was originally pitched to Warner Bros. as a follow-up to 300 and its sequel, Rise of an Empire.
The story, which Snyder began writing while working on Army of the Dead, moves away from the Spartans to focus on the relationship between Alexander the Great and his second in command, Haphaestion.
“We got the rights back so we can make if we want it,” Snyder told the trade in a 2023 interview.
- 5/28/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The world that Zack Snyder comes from is stuffed with lore-driven drama, mature sensibilities, and dark imagination. His work reflects those traits in abundance despite there being enough opportunities to go so completely campy in his artistic style that it would threaten even David Cronenberg’s reputation in the field. But Snyder doesn’t take the bait. He would rather be the master of dramatic storytelling that presents itself as an epic Greek tragedy than serve up a generic film that gets lost among the stampede of a thousand other films coming off of Hollywood’s factory lineup.
300 [Credit: Warner Bros.]It is this obstinate ambition to tell the greatest of stories in whichever genre he picks up that often leads to a divisive cult-classic hit. With grim, color-graded, dark vignettes marring every frame of heavy artillery dialogue, slow-motion action, and deep insightful monologues, Zack Snyder’s films either hit the...
300 [Credit: Warner Bros.]It is this obstinate ambition to tell the greatest of stories in whichever genre he picks up that often leads to a divisive cult-classic hit. With grim, color-graded, dark vignettes marring every frame of heavy artillery dialogue, slow-motion action, and deep insightful monologues, Zack Snyder’s films either hit the...
- 4/20/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
During the extended climax of Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, the much debated filmmaker not so much winks at his audience as he vigorously shakes us while shouting in our ear, “Do you get the reference?!” The lonely samurai-like character (read: Jedi), Bae Doona’s Nemesis, stands alone against an army of imperial thugs. She lights up her now familiar glowing machetes that are essentially lightsabers by a different hue, and her opponents each switch on their own. The sequence could have appeared in any one of the Star Wars prequels released in the 1990s and 2000s, or many of the Disney+ shows of today. Except of course for the fact that Nemesis’ blades are red while her foes use blue—and when she stabs one of them with the glowy end, actual bodily fluid seems to come out.
On the surface, the imagery is cool,...
On the surface, the imagery is cool,...
- 4/19/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
The interesting part about Halo as a story is that it offers a varied scope of interpretation through its narrative treatment and presentation of varied themes. It can be appreciated as grounded space opera; the overarching narrative has the backing of rich lore to posit itself as an eon-spanning military warfare saga; it has elements like the Flood representing the cosmic horror aspect; and it can also be regarded as potent political intrigue. With both the major warring factions of the series’ present timeline being in the gray spectrum—on the one hand, Unsc representing Earth’s autocratic militaristic colonizing governance, and on the other, Covenant as extremist religious space zealots—the political intricacies of the narrative were strongly emphasized in the Halo TV series.
Oni, the intelligence department piggybacking on Unsc’s success, is the major bureaucratic force responsible for plotting out schemes from the shadows, which result in large-scale repercussions.
Oni, the intelligence department piggybacking on Unsc’s success, is the major bureaucratic force responsible for plotting out schemes from the shadows, which result in large-scale repercussions.
- 3/23/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Helldivers 2 is a social experiment from Arrowhead Game Studios, and it seems to be paying off for the most part as CEO Johan Pilestedt wishes that fans could be less toxic to fellow players and work together rather than messing with others. It is inevitable for players to be picked on in an online live service game, and harassed by other players but it is about time for it to end and focus on the bigger picture.
Johan Pilestedt can’t stress enough how appalled he is with the fact that players are not playing the game as it was intended and finding ways to have fun by messing with other players such as evicting them from the lobby which may seem funny to them but a massive headache to their victim. Friendly fire is a feature that was implemented to add a more realistic feel but it also grants...
Johan Pilestedt can’t stress enough how appalled he is with the fact that players are not playing the game as it was intended and finding ways to have fun by messing with other players such as evicting them from the lobby which may seem funny to them but a massive headache to their victim. Friendly fire is a feature that was implemented to add a more realistic feel but it also grants...
- 3/13/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
After getting bogged down by bureaucratic conspiracies, clichéd human dramas, and stretched-out subplots that serve no major purpose for the majority of the second season, Paramount+’s cosmic warfare saga Halo finally seems to be veering towards sci-fi intrigue, following the direction of its source material. Previously, a vicious attack by the Covenant fleet resulted in the fall of the planet Reach, and Oni’s betrayal led to the loss of numerous lives, including Spartan Vannak’s. Thanks to Kwan and Laera’s timely arrival, Soren, Riz, Master Chief, and Dr. Halsey managed to escape from the planet and arrive at the mining planet of Aleria. An injured Riz undergoes surgery, and after grinding through her fair share of physical and mental affliction for so long, she decides to quit the Spartan life. A distraught Master Chief pledges to bring Vannak’s killers to justice—the ones who left the...
- 3/8/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
We have reached the third episode of the second season of Paramount+’s Halo, and already pacing issues have started popping up, which was a major drawback of the first season as well. Narrative wise, the point where the last episode ended was supposed to be the initiator of the next stage of human-Covenant conflict, but the third episode stalls the flow abruptly by working around a very trope-y and contrived situation that comes off as distracting.
Previously, the first episode of the second season established the impending Covenant invasion as the central crisis, as Chief suspects the presence of Covenant forces in the Unsc colonies after his experience on Sanctuary, which gets glassed by the alien aggressors. Chief comes into conflict with newly appointed Spartan program head and Oni chief, Colonel Ackerson, who actively tries to bury the narrative under the rug by questioning Chief’s mental condition. Later,...
Previously, the first episode of the second season established the impending Covenant invasion as the central crisis, as Chief suspects the presence of Covenant forces in the Unsc colonies after his experience on Sanctuary, which gets glassed by the alien aggressors. Chief comes into conflict with newly appointed Spartan program head and Oni chief, Colonel Ackerson, who actively tries to bury the narrative under the rug by questioning Chief’s mental condition. Later,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Based on the popular video game, the Halo series takes place in the far future of the 26th Century, where humans have developed and are fighting to stop aliens from destroying humanity. This American military science fiction follows Master Chief John-117 as he leads the team of Spartans in the fight to save the human race. The second season was renewed in 2022, and it’s finally here. Unlike the first season, which had its fair share of problems like diverting from the video game storylines, Season 2 aims to give newbie fans a backstory on who the Spartans are and...
- 2/8/2024
- by Isabel k
- TVovermind.com
Put minds inside machines, and troubling consequences become inevitable. And things take an even nastier turn in Paramount+’s series adaptation of the beloved video game franchise Halo, where humans, forcibly stripped of their humanity, become the puppets of an autocratic regime and eventually confront the truth in the most unexpected ways. Spartans were designed to be mindless, immoral killing machines, assigned to serve the interests of humankind’s interplanetary colonial regime of the Unsc with complete adherence, without questioning. Dr. Catherine Halsey had helped Unsc select the perfect candidates for the Spartan Super Soldier programme by abducting children and suppressing their memories of past to make them controllable and help them adapt to the training from an early age. To double down on the effort of controlling the minds of the Spartans, she had even designed the AI Cortana, going against the wishes of Unsc leads. Just as they...
- 2/8/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Master Chief returns in his quest to save humanity in Season 2 of “Halo,” the adaptation of the beloved video game franchise which premieres on Thursday, Feb. 8 on Paramount+. The show follows John-117, leader of a team of super soldiers known as Spartans as they battle the Covenant, an alien empire which threatens humanity’s very existence. You can watch Halo: Season 2 with a 7-Day Free Trial of Paramount Plus. You can also watch with Fubo, Amazon Prime Video, or Showtime.
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About ‘Halo’ Season 2 Premiere
Humanity’s war against the Covenant is going badly. Reach, one of humankind’s most important colonies is under threat, and if it is taken by the Covenant,...
How to Watch ‘Halo’ Season 2 Premiere When: Thursday, February 8, 2024 Where: Paramount Plus Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Paramount Plus. Get 30 Days Free$5.99+ / month paramountplus.com
For a Limited Time, Get a Month of Paramount+ With Code: HUJQ6R.
About ‘Halo’ Season 2 Premiere
Humanity’s war against the Covenant is going badly. Reach, one of humankind’s most important colonies is under threat, and if it is taken by the Covenant,...
- 2/8/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Media adaptations of beloved video game franchises have turned out to be the next big thing, as proven by the success of the Sonic movies, HBO’s The Last of Us series, Netflix’s Arcane, and so on and so forth. Partly due to the producers finally acknowledging the potential of video game narratives, and mostly due to assistance from creators who are passionate about the source material, fans have been catered to with faithful retellings of their favorite video game storylines. Unfortunately, fans of the iconic interplanetary sci-fi game series Halo cannot claim to have enjoyed the first season of Paramount+’s small-screen adaptation of the game series, which, in an effort to carve out its own place, became a far cry from the original saga.
Even keeping the early 00’s gaming nostalgia factor aside, Bungie’s Halo series is widely considered one of the best Fps games ever created,...
Even keeping the early 00’s gaming nostalgia factor aside, Bungie’s Halo series is widely considered one of the best Fps games ever created,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Halo is back!
The hit Paramount+ series returns to the streamer for Season 2 on Thursday (February 8).
Via Paramount: In Season 2, Master Chief John-117 leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove what no one else will believe – that the Covenant is preparing to attack humanity’s greatest stronghold. With the galaxy on the brink, John embarks on a journey to find the key to humankind’s salvation, or its extinction: the Halo.
Fans are very eager to know who is returning for the second season, and we already know who’s expected back – as well as some new faces!
Click through to see who’s back and who’s joining for Season 2 of Halo…...
The hit Paramount+ series returns to the streamer for Season 2 on Thursday (February 8).
Via Paramount: In Season 2, Master Chief John-117 leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove what no one else will believe – that the Covenant is preparing to attack humanity’s greatest stronghold. With the galaxy on the brink, John embarks on a journey to find the key to humankind’s salvation, or its extinction: the Halo.
Fans are very eager to know who is returning for the second season, and we already know who’s expected back – as well as some new faces!
Click through to see who’s back and who’s joining for Season 2 of Halo…...
- 2/6/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Plot: In season two, Master Chief John-117 leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove what no one else will believe – that the Covenant are preparing to attack humanity’s greatest stronghold. With the galaxy on the brink, John embarks on a journey to find the key to humankind’s salvation, or its extinction — the Halo.
Review: Halo debuted in 2022 with fifteen years of development baggage heaped on top of it. With sky-high expectations for the series, anything less than a seismic shift in video game adaptations was bound to fail. Halo debuted with a muted response that found the Game of Thrones-esque intrigue and conspiracies distracting from what made the game one of the biggest franchises in history.
Review: Halo debuted in 2022 with fifteen years of development baggage heaped on top of it. With sky-high expectations for the series, anything less than a seismic shift in video game adaptations was bound to fail. Halo debuted with a muted response that found the Game of Thrones-esque intrigue and conspiracies distracting from what made the game one of the biggest franchises in history.
- 2/5/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Get ready for a journey into the future as “Halo” makes its long-awaited debut with Season 1 Episode 1, titled “Contact.” Airing on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 12:00 Pm on Showtime, this thrilling series transports viewers to the year 2552, where a battle for independence unfolds on the planet Madrigal.
In this epic sci-fi saga, humanity finds itself locked in a struggle for freedom from Earth’s control. However, the path to independence takes a dangerous turn when a fatal encounter with the formidable Alien Covenant threatens to derail their plans.
Enter Master Chief John-117 and his elite team of super-soldiers known as “Spartans.” These legendary warriors are humanity’s last hope as they join the battle to defend Madrigal and secure the future of their species.
With breathtaking visuals, intense action sequences, and a gripping storyline, “Halo” promises to be a game-changing addition to the world of science fiction television. Fans of the...
In this epic sci-fi saga, humanity finds itself locked in a struggle for freedom from Earth’s control. However, the path to independence takes a dangerous turn when a fatal encounter with the formidable Alien Covenant threatens to derail their plans.
Enter Master Chief John-117 and his elite team of super-soldiers known as “Spartans.” These legendary warriors are humanity’s last hope as they join the battle to defend Madrigal and secure the future of their species.
With breathtaking visuals, intense action sequences, and a gripping storyline, “Halo” promises to be a game-changing addition to the world of science fiction television. Fans of the...
- 2/4/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
“The Second Best Hospital in The Galaxy” Trailer Out Now
The doctors are in! Prime Video has released the official trailer for the upcoming adult animated series “The Second Best Hospital in The Galaxy,” coming to the platform late next month.
The new series, produced by Maya Rudolph, Natasha Lyonne, and Danielle Renfrew Behrens’ Animal Pictures, follows Dr. Sleech (voiced by Stephanie Hsu) and Dr. Klak (Keke Palmer), two alien best friends-slash-intergalactically renowned surgeons in the business of rare illnesses, including anxiety-eating parasites, illegal time loops, and deep-space STIs.
Watch the trailer for “The Second Best Hospital in The Galaxy” below:
In addition to Hsu and Palmer, the voice cast will feature Rudolph, Lyonne, Kieran Culkin, Sam Smith, and more. Tracee Ellis Ross, Bowen Yang, Abbi Jacobson, Jay Ellis, Andrew Dismukes, Lennon Parham, Gary Anthony Williams, and John Waters will also make guest appearances throughout the first season, as will...
The doctors are in! Prime Video has released the official trailer for the upcoming adult animated series “The Second Best Hospital in The Galaxy,” coming to the platform late next month.
The new series, produced by Maya Rudolph, Natasha Lyonne, and Danielle Renfrew Behrens’ Animal Pictures, follows Dr. Sleech (voiced by Stephanie Hsu) and Dr. Klak (Keke Palmer), two alien best friends-slash-intergalactically renowned surgeons in the business of rare illnesses, including anxiety-eating parasites, illegal time loops, and deep-space STIs.
Watch the trailer for “The Second Best Hospital in The Galaxy” below:
In addition to Hsu and Palmer, the voice cast will feature Rudolph, Lyonne, Kieran Culkin, Sam Smith, and more. Tracee Ellis Ross, Bowen Yang, Abbi Jacobson, Jay Ellis, Andrew Dismukes, Lennon Parham, Gary Anthony Williams, and John Waters will also make guest appearances throughout the first season, as will...
- 1/30/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Prepare for an epic adventure as “Halo” returns with Season 1, Episode 9, titled “Transcendence.” Airing at 9:00 Pm on Monday, February 5, 2024, on Showtime, this episode promises to be a thrilling ride for fans of the legendary video game franchise and sci-fi enthusiasts alike.
In “Transcendence,” the iconic Master Chief, John 117, finds himself facing incredible challenges. Beaten, battered, and betrayed, he leads his fellow Spartans on a daring and seemingly impossible mission. Their goal: to locate the enigmatic Halo and save humanity from the brink of destruction.
As the stakes reach their peak, viewers can expect heart-pounding action, breathtaking visuals, and a storyline that delves into the complexities of heroism, sacrifice, and the unyielding determination to protect what matters most.
For fans of the “Halo” series and newcomers alike, this episode is bound to deliver a rollercoaster of emotions, intense battles, and thought-provoking narratives that explore the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.
In “Transcendence,” the iconic Master Chief, John 117, finds himself facing incredible challenges. Beaten, battered, and betrayed, he leads his fellow Spartans on a daring and seemingly impossible mission. Their goal: to locate the enigmatic Halo and save humanity from the brink of destruction.
As the stakes reach their peak, viewers can expect heart-pounding action, breathtaking visuals, and a storyline that delves into the complexities of heroism, sacrifice, and the unyielding determination to protect what matters most.
For fans of the “Halo” series and newcomers alike, this episode is bound to deliver a rollercoaster of emotions, intense battles, and thought-provoking narratives that explore the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.
- 1/28/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Even though 2017 may not seem that long ago, it’s a huge amount of time in terms of board game development and popularity. With that in mind, it’s incredible to think that the original Mythic Battles: Pantheon was one of the first games to achieve over a million dollars on Kickstarter, and now, several reprints and at least one major rules revision later, it remains among the most revered skirmish games ever made.
Mythic Battles: Pantheon is a two to four player miniatures game which comes with a ton of miniatures in the core box, and even more in the Pandora’s Box expansion – which is regularly bundled with the core game and contains all the Stretch Goals from the original Kickstarter. Between these two boxes, players will have something like forty or fifty units and well over a hundred miniatures split across them.
There are several preset scenarios...
Mythic Battles: Pantheon is a two to four player miniatures game which comes with a ton of miniatures in the core box, and even more in the Pandora’s Box expansion – which is regularly bundled with the core game and contains all the Stretch Goals from the original Kickstarter. Between these two boxes, players will have something like forty or fifty units and well over a hundred miniatures split across them.
There are several preset scenarios...
- 1/24/2024
- by Matthew Smail
- Nerdly
Recently, Paramount+ unveiled the initial trailer for the upcoming second season of its live-action Halo series. While the Season 2 trailer suggests improvements over the first season, there remains a significant concern that fans are earnestly hoping to see addressed. In the original games, Master Chief consistently kept his identity concealed behind a mask. The decision to have Pablo Schreiber portray the live-action Master Chief stirred controversy during the first season when the character was revealed unmasked for the first time. Many fans expressed their discontent, asserting that the character is more impactful when wearing a helmet. With Season 2’s poster and trailer hinting at more scenes without the iconic helmet, fans have raised objections, with some going as far as photoshopping the mask back onto Master Chief in the new promotional material. Paramount+ The initial season delivered an emotionally charged narrative with impressive action sequences, mainly when Master Chief and other Spartans engaged the Covenant.
- 1/17/2024
- TV Insider
Happy trailer day!
Everyone and their brother released trailers today, so you can get your fill below.
We've also got some casting news and a(nother) cancellation to report. Keep reading!
Paramount+ today revealed the official trailer for season two of the hit series Halo. The first two episodes of the new season will premiere globally on Thursday, February 8, in all countries where Paramount+ is available.
In season two, Master Chief John-117 (Pablo Schreiber) leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant.
In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove what no one else will believe – that the Covenant is preparing to attack humanity’s greatest stronghold.
With the galaxy on the brink, John embarks on a journey to find the key to humankind...
Everyone and their brother released trailers today, so you can get your fill below.
We've also got some casting news and a(nother) cancellation to report. Keep reading!
Paramount+ today revealed the official trailer for season two of the hit series Halo. The first two episodes of the new season will premiere globally on Thursday, February 8, in all countries where Paramount+ is available.
In season two, Master Chief John-117 (Pablo Schreiber) leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant.
In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove what no one else will believe – that the Covenant is preparing to attack humanity’s greatest stronghold.
With the galaxy on the brink, John embarks on a journey to find the key to humankind...
- 1/11/2024
- by TV Fanatic Staff
- TVfanatic
The excitement is building for ‘Halo‘ season 2, and the new trailer from Paramount Plus has just upped the ante. Set to premiere on February 8th on Paramount Plus, the upcoming season promises to dive deep into the Halo universe, focusing on the critical planet Reach.
In this trailer, we’re immediately thrown into the thick of things. It opens with a voiceover, possibly from Makee (played by Charlie Murphy), who’s become a key figure in the series as Master Chief’s girlfriend. Her words are chilling, hinting at a dark future for Reach. She declares her intention to be ‘the instrument of their extinction,’ setting a grave tone for the season.
Master Chief, portrayed by Pablo Schreiber, faces overwhelming odds against the Covenant elites. The visuals are striking, showing the stark reality of the conflict. We also see Kai-125, played by Kate Kennedy, watching in despair as Covenant orbital strikes decimate Unsc ships.
In this trailer, we’re immediately thrown into the thick of things. It opens with a voiceover, possibly from Makee (played by Charlie Murphy), who’s become a key figure in the series as Master Chief’s girlfriend. Her words are chilling, hinting at a dark future for Reach. She declares her intention to be ‘the instrument of their extinction,’ setting a grave tone for the season.
Master Chief, portrayed by Pablo Schreiber, faces overwhelming odds against the Covenant elites. The visuals are striking, showing the stark reality of the conflict. We also see Kai-125, played by Kate Kennedy, watching in despair as Covenant orbital strikes decimate Unsc ships.
- 1/11/2024
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
Paramount+’s two-minute official trailer for the sci-fi thriller Halo teases that when events spiral out of control, we save what we can. “Looking at your faces, I do not see defeat and I do not see surrender,” says Captain Jacob Keyes (Danny Sapani). Master Chief and the Spartans have heroes on their side, while the Covenant does not.
Pablo Schreiber (American Gods) returns to lead the video game-inspired series as Master Chief, Spartan-117, with Natascha McElhone (Californication) back as Dr. Halsey. Returning cast members include Jen Taylor, Bokeem Woodbine (Fargo), Shabana Azmi (Fire), Natasha Culzac (The Witcher), Olive Gray (Half Moon Investigations), and Yerin Ha (Reef Break). Also back for season two are Bentley Kalu (Avengers: Age of Ultron), Kate Kennedy (Catastrophe), Charlie Murphy (Peaky Blinders), Danny Sapani (Penny Dreadful), Fiona O’Shaughnessy (The Forgiven), and Tylan Bailey.
Halo newcomers include Joseph Morgan (The Originals), Cristina Rodlo (No One...
Pablo Schreiber (American Gods) returns to lead the video game-inspired series as Master Chief, Spartan-117, with Natascha McElhone (Californication) back as Dr. Halsey. Returning cast members include Jen Taylor, Bokeem Woodbine (Fargo), Shabana Azmi (Fire), Natasha Culzac (The Witcher), Olive Gray (Half Moon Investigations), and Yerin Ha (Reef Break). Also back for season two are Bentley Kalu (Avengers: Age of Ultron), Kate Kennedy (Catastrophe), Charlie Murphy (Peaky Blinders), Danny Sapani (Penny Dreadful), Fiona O’Shaughnessy (The Forgiven), and Tylan Bailey.
Halo newcomers include Joseph Morgan (The Originals), Cristina Rodlo (No One...
- 1/11/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Paramount+ revealed the official trailer for Halo‘s second season, which has Pablo Schreiber returning as Master Chief John-117 as he leads a team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant.
The new season has showrunner David Wiener (Brave New World) taking over for last season’s Steven Kane, who oversaw physical production on the first season in Budapest, and Kyle Killen, who supervised writing and production in the United States.
The new footage shows plenty of space action, though it appears a bit dim and murky (at least, in this trailer):
Wiener, Schreiber and newcast member Joseph Morgan had unveiled the first new footage for season two at Ccxp in São Paulo in December.
The second season description: “In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything...
The new season has showrunner David Wiener (Brave New World) taking over for last season’s Steven Kane, who oversaw physical production on the first season in Budapest, and Kyle Killen, who supervised writing and production in the United States.
The new footage shows plenty of space action, though it appears a bit dim and murky (at least, in this trailer):
Wiener, Schreiber and newcast member Joseph Morgan had unveiled the first new footage for season two at Ccxp in São Paulo in December.
The second season description: “In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything...
- 1/11/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Based on the popular video games, the “Halo” series premiered on Paramount+ last year, and “Halo” Season 2 will arrive on February 8, 2024. Watch the full official trailer below.
David Wiener (“Brave New World”) will show-run and executive produce “Halo” Season 2. Steven Kane was the showrunner for Season 1, but has stepped away from the series.
In season two, Master Chief John-117 leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove what no one else will believe – that the Covenant are preparing to attack humanity’s greatest stronghold.
With the galaxy on the brink, John embarks on a journey to find the key to humankind’s salvation, or its extinction — the Halo.
Pablo Schreiber (“American Gods”) stars as Master Chief,...
David Wiener (“Brave New World”) will show-run and executive produce “Halo” Season 2. Steven Kane was the showrunner for Season 1, but has stepped away from the series.
In season two, Master Chief John-117 leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove what no one else will believe – that the Covenant are preparing to attack humanity’s greatest stronghold.
With the galaxy on the brink, John embarks on a journey to find the key to humankind’s salvation, or its extinction — the Halo.
Pablo Schreiber (“American Gods”) stars as Master Chief,...
- 1/11/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Paramount+ has unveiled the official trailer for the upcoming second season of Halo. In this season, Master Chief John-117, played by Pablo Schreiber, leads a team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant, unveiling a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of a 26th-century conflict. In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove what no one else will believe – that the Covenant is preparing to attack humanity’s greatest stronghold. With the galaxy on the brink, John embarks on a journey to find the key to humankind’s salvation or its extinction: the Halo. In the footage above, we get some narration from Cortana before we see Master Chief surrounded in a darkened fog by Covenant wielding their classic close-quarter combat weapon, the energy sword. We...
- 1/11/2024
- TV Insider
After many years in development hell, a live-action adaptation of the Halo video game franchise finally made its way out into the world as a Paramount+ streaming series back in 2022, with the first episode of the show quickly becoming Paramount+’s most-watched premiere. Season 2 of Halo is set to have a two episode premiere on February 8th, and with that date right around the corner a new trailer for the season has arrived online! You can check it out in the embed above. Paramount+ has also unveiled a poster for the season, and that can be seen at the bottom of this article.
Halo stars Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief, Earth’s most advanced warrior in the 26th century and the only hope of salvation for a civilization pushed to the brink of destruction by the Covenant, an unstoppable alliance of alien worlds committed to the destruction of humanity. In...
Halo stars Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief, Earth’s most advanced warrior in the 26th century and the only hope of salvation for a civilization pushed to the brink of destruction by the Covenant, an unstoppable alliance of alien worlds committed to the destruction of humanity. In...
- 1/11/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Prepare for an intergalactic showdown as Showtime launches the much-anticipated “Halo” series with Season 1 Episode 1, titled “Contact.” Airing at 8:00 Pm on Monday, January 8, 2024, this sci-fi epic catapults viewers into the year 2552, where humans on the planet Madrigal are embroiled in a fight for independence from Earth.
The stakes escalate when a fatal encounter with the formidable Alien Covenant adds a layer of complexity to the struggle for autonomy. Enter Master Chief John-117 and his elite team of super-soldier “Spartans,” as they join the battle to defend Madrigal against extraterrestrial forces. The episode promises a riveting blend of high-stakes conflict, cutting-edge technology, and the indomitable spirit of the Spartans.
For fans of the iconic gaming franchise and newcomers alike, “Halo” on Showtime is set to be a thrilling ride through the expansive universe of one of gaming’s most beloved sagas. Don’t miss the premiere, where “Contact” marks the...
The stakes escalate when a fatal encounter with the formidable Alien Covenant adds a layer of complexity to the struggle for autonomy. Enter Master Chief John-117 and his elite team of super-soldier “Spartans,” as they join the battle to defend Madrigal against extraterrestrial forces. The episode promises a riveting blend of high-stakes conflict, cutting-edge technology, and the indomitable spirit of the Spartans.
For fans of the iconic gaming franchise and newcomers alike, “Halo” on Showtime is set to be a thrilling ride through the expansive universe of one of gaming’s most beloved sagas. Don’t miss the premiere, where “Contact” marks the...
- 1/1/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Master Chief burst onto screens in 2001 with the first Halo video game.
Paramount+ opened the floodgates to a live-action spin on the iconic franchise in 2022.
While the show didn't resonate as well as expected with franchise fans, it performed well enough to stick around.
Below, TV Fanatic has rounded up everything we know about Halo Season 2.
Halo Season 2 Renewal Status
Halo got a big vote of confidence from Paramount+ with a renewal before its series debut.
The sci-fi drama was picked up for Season 2 in February 2022.
Star Trek: Discovery Season 5: Everything We Know
"Halo is an expansive, world-building opportunity for Paramount+, and we're thrilled to give fans a second season to look forward to before we launch the series next month," says Paramount+ chief programming officer Tanya Giles.
"Halo will deliver a thrill-ride for fans of the game and non-gamers alike, as it ties together stunning visuals with a...
Paramount+ opened the floodgates to a live-action spin on the iconic franchise in 2022.
While the show didn't resonate as well as expected with franchise fans, it performed well enough to stick around.
Below, TV Fanatic has rounded up everything we know about Halo Season 2.
Halo Season 2 Renewal Status
Halo got a big vote of confidence from Paramount+ with a renewal before its series debut.
The sci-fi drama was picked up for Season 2 in February 2022.
Star Trek: Discovery Season 5: Everything We Know
"Halo is an expansive, world-building opportunity for Paramount+, and we're thrilled to give fans a second season to look forward to before we launch the series next month," says Paramount+ chief programming officer Tanya Giles.
"Halo will deliver a thrill-ride for fans of the game and non-gamers alike, as it ties together stunning visuals with a...
- 12/4/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
"They will be remembered." Master Chief is back!! Fire up the first look teaser trailer for the exciting second season of the live-action Halo series on Paramount+. Much like the other epic sci-fi series Foundation on Apple TV+, it looks like they're kicking things up quite a few notches for Season 2, going even bigger and better compared to the first season that arrived in early 2022. In Season 2, Master Chief John-117 leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. As humanity's best hope for winning the war, John-117 discovers a deep connection to a mysterious alien structure with the key to humankind's salvation, or its destruction — the Halo. Pablo Schreiber returns again, along with Natascha McElhone as Dr. Halsey, Jen Taylor as Cortana, Bokeem Woodbine as Soren-066, Shabana Azmi, Natasha Culzac, Olive Gray, Yerin Ha, Bentley Kalu, Kate Kennedy, Tylan Bailey, Danny Sapani, Charlie Murphy,...
- 12/2/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"Halo" is a blockbuster video game franchise if there ever was one, so it's surprising that the TV adaptation met such a muted response when it premiered on Paramount+ on March 24, 2022. Despite debuting to apparently historic numbers on Paramount+ (apparently because streaming platforms like Paramount+ don't release their actual numbers before making proclamations such as these), /Film's Jeremy Mathai found "Halo" season 1 to be a slow start, but not devoid of promise. The series was renewed for a season 2 right out of the gate, however, and the first look trailer was just screened for attendees at this year's Ccpx 2023.
Set in the 26th century, "Halo" follows humanity in a war for survival with the Covenant, an alliance of alien conquerors who fanatically worship the extinct Forerunners. Humanity's greatest weapons are the Spartans, cyborg super-soldiers trained from childhood. One of their numbers is the series' protagonist: Master Chief John-117, played by...
Set in the 26th century, "Halo" follows humanity in a war for survival with the Covenant, an alliance of alien conquerors who fanatically worship the extinct Forerunners. Humanity's greatest weapons are the Spartans, cyborg super-soldiers trained from childhood. One of their numbers is the series' protagonist: Master Chief John-117, played by...
- 12/2/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Based on the popular video games, the “Halo” series premiered on Paramount+ earlier this year, and we’ve learned today that “Halo” Season 2 will arrive on February 8, 2024.
Watch the official first-look Season 2 trailer below.
David Wiener (“Brave New World”) will show-run and executive produce “Halo” Season 2. Steven Kane was the showrunner for Season 1, but has stepped away from the series.
In season two, Master Chief John-117 leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove what no one else will believe – that the Covenant are preparing to attack humanity’s greatest stronghold.
With the galaxy on the brink, John embarks on a journey to find the key to humankind’s salvation, or its extinction — the Halo.
Pablo Schreiber...
Watch the official first-look Season 2 trailer below.
David Wiener (“Brave New World”) will show-run and executive produce “Halo” Season 2. Steven Kane was the showrunner for Season 1, but has stepped away from the series.
In season two, Master Chief John-117 leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove what no one else will believe – that the Covenant are preparing to attack humanity’s greatest stronghold.
With the galaxy on the brink, John embarks on a journey to find the key to humankind’s salvation, or its extinction — the Halo.
Pablo Schreiber...
- 12/2/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
“Halo” Season 2 has sets its premiere date at Paramount+.
The second season of the series based on the popular video game franchise will premiere on Feb. 8, 2024, in all countries where Paramount+ is available. The first two episodes of the season will drop on that date with new episodes dropping weekly thereafter.
The announcement was made at Ccxp in São Paolo, Brazil, with cast members Pablo Schreiber and Joseph Morgan in attendance along with new showrunner David Wiener and executive producer Kiki Wolfkill.
Paramount+ also released the first teaser trailer for the new season, which can be seen below.
The official description for Season 2 states, “Master Chief John-117 (Schreiber) leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove...
The second season of the series based on the popular video game franchise will premiere on Feb. 8, 2024, in all countries where Paramount+ is available. The first two episodes of the season will drop on that date with new episodes dropping weekly thereafter.
The announcement was made at Ccxp in São Paolo, Brazil, with cast members Pablo Schreiber and Joseph Morgan in attendance along with new showrunner David Wiener and executive producer Kiki Wolfkill.
Paramount+ also released the first teaser trailer for the new season, which can be seen below.
The official description for Season 2 states, “Master Chief John-117 (Schreiber) leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. In the wake of a shocking event on a desolate planet, John cannot shake the feeling that his war is about to change and risks everything to prove...
- 12/2/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
“Halo” Season 2 is almost here, and it looks like Master Chief has his work cut out for him.
Paramount+ announced Saturday that the second season of the video game-based series will premiere on Feb. 8, sharing a dramatic teaser trailer. Instrumental music scores a rousing speech as our heroes embark on a doomed mission.
“You deserve the truth,” the trailer’s rousing speech begins. “The enemy is at our gates. Their numbers are overwhelming. Any Marine who makes this stand with us will not survive the day.”
But, there’s a reason for that sacrifice: “For every moment we hold the enemy at bay, more innocent people can escape. When they do, they will go forth and tell the story that you write today. You will be remembered.”
The word “remembered” echoes over the rest of the trailer as we see more action, including human-alien physical combat.
The streaming platform shared...
Paramount+ announced Saturday that the second season of the video game-based series will premiere on Feb. 8, sharing a dramatic teaser trailer. Instrumental music scores a rousing speech as our heroes embark on a doomed mission.
“You deserve the truth,” the trailer’s rousing speech begins. “The enemy is at our gates. Their numbers are overwhelming. Any Marine who makes this stand with us will not survive the day.”
But, there’s a reason for that sacrifice: “For every moment we hold the enemy at bay, more innocent people can escape. When they do, they will go forth and tell the story that you write today. You will be remembered.”
The word “remembered” echoes over the rest of the trailer as we see more action, including human-alien physical combat.
The streaming platform shared...
- 12/2/2023
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Jersey Shore has plenty of memorable moments, from hard-partying scenes to fights between the cast members. One fan-favorite moment came during an episode where Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino rammed his head against a wall. Sorrentino recently explained what led to that moment.
The fight between Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro on ‘Jersey Shore’
During an episode of Season 4 of Jersey Shore, Sorrentino started arguing with fellow cast member and housemate Ronnie Ortiz-Magro about Ortiz-Magro’s relationship with Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola.
The fight escalated until Sorrentino yelled, “You wanna hit me tough guy?” and then rammed his head against a concrete wall. Even though he was clearly out of it, Sorrentino continued trying to fight with Ortiz-Magro. Security team members eventually stepped in to stop the fight and take Sorrentino to the hospital. He came back sporting a neck brace, and images of him wearing it quickly went viral.
The fight between Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro on ‘Jersey Shore’
During an episode of Season 4 of Jersey Shore, Sorrentino started arguing with fellow cast member and housemate Ronnie Ortiz-Magro about Ortiz-Magro’s relationship with Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola.
The fight escalated until Sorrentino yelled, “You wanna hit me tough guy?” and then rammed his head against a concrete wall. Even though he was clearly out of it, Sorrentino continued trying to fight with Ortiz-Magro. Security team members eventually stepped in to stop the fight and take Sorrentino to the hospital. He came back sporting a neck brace, and images of him wearing it quickly went viral.
- 4/5/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Costumes say a lot about the characters in "Star Wars." Darth Vader's helmet may be vital to his survival, but his shiny all-black duds are very much a fashion statement for the edgelord Sith. Then there's someone like Yoda, whose simple brown suit and coarse beige Jedi robes are a reflection of his humility. Either that or his refusal to do his own dry-cleaning. One could imagine either of those being a real possibility for that 900-year-old scamp.
Certainly, the costumes on "Andor" say a lot about the humans or non-humans wearing them. The show's Imperials don white, gray, or blue uniforms so as to designate their ranks while at the same time diminishing their sense of individuality. Prisoners on Narkina 5 are similarly dressed in identical white suits with orange stripes on the sides, allowing them to better blend in with their sterilized surroundings. In both these cases, the...
Certainly, the costumes on "Andor" say a lot about the humans or non-humans wearing them. The show's Imperials don white, gray, or blue uniforms so as to designate their ranks while at the same time diminishing their sense of individuality. Prisoners on Narkina 5 are similarly dressed in identical white suits with orange stripes on the sides, allowing them to better blend in with their sterilized surroundings. In both these cases, the...
- 11/9/2022
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
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