'Halo' video game franchise to get Showtime live-action series

The popular'Halo' video-game franchise will get a 10-episode, live-action series on Showtime. The "Halo" video-game franchise is coming to TV in a new form: a live-action, scripted drama series. Showtime Thursday announced it is picking up a 10-episode season of the tentatively titled "Halo," based on the iconic Xbox franchise. Production will begin in 2019. Premiere date and casting details were unavailable.