The live-action Halo 4 launch trailer debuted last week with a flashback of Master Chief's life as he is confronted by a mysterious Promethean enemy. The David Fincher produced trailer is already getting cut down to minute-long bites for commercials but a potentially longer trailer could be coming according to an update on the Australian Xbox Facebook page spotted Sunday.
According to the Aussie Xbox Facebook page, a "7 minute live action trailer for Halo 4" is "coming soon."
While the Halo 4 "Scanned" trailer did give us a proper glimpse at what the Halo universe may look like, it also felt somewhat limited in scope due to the two-minute constraint. What could Fincher and director Tim Miller have in store with an additional five minutes of footage?
Seven minutes moves away from the typical trailer definition and more towards a short film. Would we see more of Master Chief's past from the Halo: Fall of Reach novel or something more from the Halo 4 setting?
The launch trailer for Halo 4 debuted on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night bringing the Master Chief to the realm of live-action and a look at his origins.
Here is the official description of the trailer from Microsoft and 343 Industries.
Titled “Scanned,” the trailer is an action-packed cinematic production that offers a captivating look at the backstory of Master Chief, and provides a glimpse of the new threat he will encounter in “Halo 4.” Filmed in Prague, “Scanned” continues the franchise’s tradition of expanding the universe through award-winning live-action stories, adding to the lore and anticipation for the next chapter in the landmark franchise that has sold more than 43 million game copies worldwide and generated more than $3 billion in franchise sales.
Those familiar with the Halo: Fall of Reach novel will immediately recognize the backstory elements as well as some of the other Spartans shown. There's also a reference to the Karen Travis novels Halo: Glasslands and Halo: The Thursday War for those that have read them.
The trailer was produced by David Fincher who directed “Fight Club,” “The Social Network” and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" with “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” visual effect lead Tim Miller taking a shot at the directorial duties.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to direct the ‘Halo 4’ launch trailer in creative partnership with 343 Industries and David Fincher,” said Miller, who also collaborated with Fincher to create the title sequence for the Academy award-winning 2011 film, “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” “‘Halo is one of the most iconic sci-fi universes, with a depth that allows for amazingly cinematic and emotionally riveting stories. The chance to tell a story that explores never-before-seen facets of Master Chief’s journey is an honor. Our goal is to deliver a blockbuster, Hollywood-quality trailer that raises the bar for the award-winning legacy of live-action ‘Halo’ storytelling and gets fans stoked for the return of Master Chief.”
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