So, we' ve been hearing about Peter Jackson' s Halo project since the Kennedy administration, but we' ve heard nary a peep in recent months. Now, MTV Multiplayer reports that it suspects Microsoft is hiring folks for the project this week, based on a recent job listing for a team to " help develop a new experience in the Halo universe."

The listings says that the team will work with an " external luminary" on the project, which has MTV thinking: Peter Jackson, duh. It has us thinking, " Are you seriously just now getting started on this?" Here' s hoping we find out more about the mystery project in the coming days.

Update: Microsoft has confirmed with MTV that the job listings are for the Jackson project. " Microsoft Game Studios has been hard at work collaborating with Peter Jackson and Bungie on the development of [a Peter Jackson-helmed Halo project]. At this time, it' s necessary to grow the internal team to keep pace with development. Bungie will continue to remain involved in multiple aspects of the Halo Universe with MGS."