Variety.com is reporting that script development has begun on a major theatrical release inspired by Microsoft's smash-game franchise, "Halo". Reportedly this is being penned by the scriptwriter for "28 Days Later" and "The Beach". Once the script is complete and approved by Microsoft & Bungie Studios, reportedly ex-Columbia Pictures President Peter Schlessel will keep a close eye on its development.

No doubt the movie opening will be an unofficial Microsoft employee holiday just as the launch of Xbox and Halo 2 were ;).  That's what floating vacation days are for.