SDCC: Microsoft Producing ‘Halo Legends’ Anime Series

In an article detailing the growing influence of game publishers in Hollywood, the Los Angeles Times scooped the San Diego Comic-Con news that Microsoft will be producing a series of short films based around the popular Halo game, without involvement from Hollywood.

The seven short films entitled Halo Legends will be created in the anime style and will be produced by 343 Industries. Five production houses in Japan will be handling the physical animation, however Microsoft’s creative staff will approve all major visual and storytelling decisions.

Warner Bros. has been tapped to distribute Halo Legends on DVD and digital platforms in early 2010.

The full article can be read here.