Steven Spielberg set to produce 'Halo' TV Series

Steven Spielberg is all set to convert a popular video game 'Halo' into a live-action television series.

While unveiling its new Xbox One entertainment console, Microsoft announced that the 60-year-old filmmaker will executive produce the upcoming television venture, said the Hollywood reporter.

'Halo' is a multi billion-dollar video game franchise. The story focuses on a fight between human race and aliens.

Spielberg is currently presiding over Cannes Film Festival's jury.