J.J. Abrams working with Valve on possible 'Portal,' 'Half-Life' films

J.J. Abrams working with Valve on possible 'Portal,' 'Half-Life' films

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J.J. Abrams is poised to become the no. 1 director in the hearts of geeks. Not only has he recently signed to direct the upcoming "Star Wars: Episode VII" film, he already helms the rebooted "Star Trek" franchise. And, while there is no studio commitment yet, he said on Wednesday he would love to make the video games "Half-Life" and "Portal" into films.

Not only would Abrams love it, apparently game creators Valve would love it, too. He and Gabe Newell, CEO of Valve Software, were speaking together at held a joint talk at the D.I.C.E.

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Interesting news for Half-Life geeks, lovers and nerds all around the globe

For Many years now i was waiting to get the news that someone has the guts to finally adept Half-Life for the big screen.

Out there were of course some quit good low budget productions, like for example the works from "Purchase Brothers" who created with a laughable budget of 500 bucks the amazing short movie "Escape From City 17".

I wonder what ATS members have to say about these news...



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Finally. Great news on all fronts

The question is who do they get to write the story and how close will collaboration be if/when it goes into production? I'd love to see Valve keep it true.

Here are both short movies created by the "Purchase Brothers"





And another great one which was made by a dutch artist

I hope he does a "Cloverfield II" also, that was a good flick (to drink a few beers and watch). I like his mind.

Oh snap! Gabe is an old friend of mine. I haven't spoken to him in a while but will see if I can get some info from him on this and put it up here. That would make for some great movie action!

Never mind the movies Gabe
Where is my half life 2 episode 3.

Ageing, arthritic, hands need to know.

Originally posted by Snaffers

J.J. Abrams working with Valve on possible 'Portal,' 'Half-Life' films

www.examiner.com

J.J. Abrams is poised to become the no. 1 director in the hearts of geeks. Not only has he recently signed to direct the upcoming "Star Wars: Episode VII" film, he already helms the rebooted "Star Trek" franchise. And, while there is no studio commitment yet, he said on Wednesday he would love to make the video games "Half-Life" and "Portal" into films.

Not only would Abrams love it, apparently game creators Valve would love it, too. He and Gabe Newell, CEO of Valve Software, were speaking together at held a joint talk at the D.I.C.E.

(visit the link for the full news article)

Will he quit those too? I am totally P'd off that he gave up on his show 'Fringe'. I LOVED that show and it could've gone on for years. GRRRRRRR!