Microsoft should really think about making a movie. Shit they got the money for the effects, and it doesn't really need to be a Halo movie. The only thing I'm wondering is...why did the soldiers have to be Russian?
However, I think a movie would be a good idea. Make it accessible and make it like all the other short live action shorts. Don't jerk off the nerds with silly lore. Just make a GOOD movie and you'll kill the box office.
MAKE THE ****ING MOVIE. Goddammit, any studio who isn't THROWING money at this project right now needs to be taken out back and shot. This is sure cinematic gold.