Variety reports that Microsoft are still very interested in Bringing Halo to the big screen, but in the interim are keeping a close eye on the smaller screen, with the potential for a television adaptation.

Microsoft is also "intently watching" the TV landscape as a potential outlet for a "Halo" series.

For now, it's relying on commercials director Noam Murro to helm a series of live-action short films, including "Birth of a Spartan" and "Deliver Hope," and TV ads that introduce viewers to what life was like on planet Reach before it was invaded by aliens.

Those shorts are definitely a solid taste of what could happen if Halo were given any such live action series green light, and honestly, I think it could work as a full TV show more than a 90-odd minute flick. What do you think - TV or big screen?

would be a very expesnive tv show if it was like the shorts. im surpsied they havent done a cg or carton show like the stars wars one. good way to get kids into it.

Haven't you seen the Halo 'sitcom' that those guys made... it's even in some video shops now on DVD..

yeah, red vs blue, we're talking about a full live action tv series though

Do you mean Red vs Blue?

Ohhhh ok my bad. I think the big screen would be the way to go, great potential for a Halo 'blockbuster'.

red vs blue is awesome. i still wach it weekly