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David Fincher on Halo 4 trailer

Tim Miller to direct Scanned.

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Acclaimed director David Fincher has been announced as the executive producer of the forthcoming Halo 4 launch trailer.

Tim Miller, the visual effects specialist (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) is sitting in the director's chair for the project that is set to air on October 18. We'll get to see the launch trailer on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on NBC (11.35pm CT), though it'll be available on Halo Waypoint on YouTube immediately after the broadcast (expect it land at about 6am BST).

The trailer, titled Scanned, was filmed in Prague and will give us a look at Master Chief's backstory, as well as presenting us with a glimpse of the new threat he'll be facing in Halo 4.

"Im excited about the opportunity to direct the Halo 4 launch trailer in creative partnership with 343 Industries and David Fincher," said Miller, who has collaborated with Fincher before. "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 Chiefs 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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Fincher added: "I enjoy collaborating with Tim Miller, who is at the visual and technical forefront of hybridised live-action/CGI, not only pushing the boundary but defining it."
 
Last of all, 343‘s Frank O'Conner had this to say: "As a studio, were incredibly excited to be working with one of Hollywoods most acclaimed directors and one of its top visual effects leads to bring our creative vision for the launch trailer to life."

"Their involvement is a testament to the significance of Halo as a pop culture touchstone, and we think fans are going to be blown away when they see the final piece."

Halo 4 will launch on Xbox 360 on November 6.

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