Posts tagged Michael Bay.

DIRECTOR BEEF ALERT: BAY vs DEL TORO

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The recent CinemaCon has released a gaggle of new movie news that has fans going bonkers. Not that all the movie news hasn’t been interesting enough, but there’s a beef a brewin’ between Michael Bay and Guillermo del Toro

Michael Bay has recently stated that other directors have attempted to copycat his successful robot franchise, Transformers, with other films that apparently pale in comparison e.g. Real Steel and Battleship. Although, it hasn’t been confirmed which films Michael Bay is specifically referring to, but it’s clear that he’s managed to piss off Guillermo del Toro.

del Toro has his own big budget robot flick coming out, Pacific Rim, and here’s what he had to say about Bay’s comments:

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Did del Toro really just say “my robot is bigger than your robot”? Really? Whatever. We’re always down for a good beef!

MICHAEL BAY’S SHAMELESS CHINESE REALITY COMPETITION SHOW FOR ‘TRANSFORMERS 4’
As a unique tactic or out ‘n’ out shameless marketing ploy, Sony Pictures has created a reality competition series to find Chinese actors for the upcoming 4th installment of the Transformers franchise, Untitled Transformers Sequel. 
“Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura and former Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Sid Ganis will serve as judges, alongside casting director Denise Chaiman and Paramount’s marketing and distribution head Megan Colligan. Four winners will be chosen on the series, two with professional acting experience, and two without.” — movieweb
The series will premiere in June in China, where a descent amount of the film’s shooting will take place.


Please air this in the USA! We’ll watch it even if it has to have subtitles. 

MICHAEL BAY’S SHAMELESS CHINESE REALITY COMPETITION SHOW FOR ‘TRANSFORMERS 4’

As a unique tactic or out ‘n’ out shameless marketing ploy, Sony Pictures has created a reality competition series to find Chinese actors for the upcoming 4th installment of the Transformers franchise, Untitled Transformers Sequel

Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura and former Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Sid Ganis will serve as judges, alongside casting director Denise Chaiman and Paramount’s marketing and distribution head Megan Colligan. Four winners will be chosen on the series, two with professional acting experience, and two without.” — movieweb

The series will premiere in June in China, where a descent amount of the film’s shooting will take place.

Please air this in the USA! We’ll watch it even if it has to have subtitles. 

TAKE A LOOKY @ MEGAN FOX’S NEW HAIR STYLE FOR THE NINJA TURTLES FLICK
Although it has been cofirmed yet by Megan Fox or Michael Bay, but it’s pretty obvious that she is playing the infamous April O’ Neil Ninja Turtles.  

TAKE A LOOKY @ MEGAN FOX’S NEW HAIR STYLE FOR THE NINJA TURTLES FLICK

Although it has been cofirmed yet by Megan Fox or Michael Bay, but it’s pretty obvious that she is playing the infamous April O’ Neil Ninja Turtles 

Pain & Gain Photo Set

Pain & Gain Photo Set

Pain & Gain Movie Trailer

MARK WALHBERG IS SERIOUSLY EYEBALLING ‘TRANSFORMER 4’! SHOULD WE TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY NOW?
The latest rumor to the upcoming four-quel/completely different installment, has veteran Hollywood bad boy Mark Wahlberg eyeballing a lead role part. Reports state that Mark Wahlberg’s role will be the farther of the teenage male lead, which completely goes against previous reports of a female lead. 

MARK WALHBERG IS SERIOUSLY EYEBALLING ‘TRANSFORMER 4’! SHOULD WE TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY NOW?

The latest rumor to the upcoming four-quel/completely different installment, has veteran Hollywood bad boy Mark Wahlberg eyeballing a lead role part. Reports state that Mark Wahlberg’s role will be the farther of the teenage male lead, which completely goes against previous reports of a female lead. 

::HUGE SIGH:: TRANSFORMERS 4 IS CASTING ITS LEADS
With great disappointment and apprehension, we are here to report that Transformer 4 is looking to cast their female lead, a high school senior who’s no doubt a hottie, and her race car driving boyfriend who’s probably textbook hot too. The Michael Bay film is set to be released on June 29, 2014.

::HUGE SIGH:: TRANSFORMERS 4 IS CASTING ITS LEADS

With great disappointment and apprehension, we are here to report that Transformer 4 is looking to cast their female lead, a high school senior who’s no doubt a hottie, and her race car driving boyfriend who’s probably textbook hot too. The Michael Bay film is set to be released on June 29, 2014.

THE NEW TRANSFORMERS 4 LOGO

This feels like a terrible mistake. 

THE NEW TRANSFORMERS 4 LOGO

This feels like a terrible mistake. 

MICHAEL BAY ON ‘TRANSFORMER 4’
After much speculation on Michael Bay’s plans for his Transformers’ franchise, it would appear that Bay has a clear plan of action.
Bay stated:
“It’s not a reboot, that’s maybe the wrong word. I don’t want to say reboot because then people will think we’re doing a Spider-Man  and starting from the beginning. We’re not. We’re taking the story that you’ve seen - the story we’ve told in three movies already - and we’re taking it in a new direction. But we’re leaving those three as the history. It all still counts. I met with the writer before I went off to do Pain and Gain  and we talked about a bunch of ideas. We let that simmer for a bit. He’s been thinking about stuff and now we’re getting back together next week to see what we’ve got and to see if it gels.” — movieweb
Bay also plans on scaling back the budget with the 4th installment, with a budget that is estimated to be $30 million less than the last installment. The film will be released on  June 29th, 2014.

I am so not interested in seeing another installment. 

MICHAEL BAY ON ‘TRANSFORMER 4’

After much speculation on Michael Bay’s plans for his Transformers’ franchise, it would appear that Bay has a clear plan of action.

Bay stated:

“It’s not a reboot, that’s maybe the wrong word. I don’t want to say reboot because then people will think we’re doing a Spider-Man  and starting from the beginning. We’re not. We’re taking the story that you’ve seen - the story we’ve told in three movies already - and we’re taking it in a new direction. But we’re leaving those three as the history. It all still counts. I met with the writer before I went off to do Pain and Gain  and we talked about a bunch of ideas. We let that simmer for a bit. He’s been thinking about stuff and now we’re getting back together next week to see what we’ve got and to see if it gels.” — movieweb

Bay also plans on scaling back the budget with the 4th installment, with a budget that is estimated to be $30 million less than the last installment. The film will be released on  June 29th, 2014.

I am so not interested in seeing another installment. 

MICHAEL BAY SPEAKS ON ‘TRANSFORMER 4’ INSTALLMENT 
Despite wrapping up this franchise in nice bow in the third installment, Michael Bay claims to have one more film in mind for the franchise. Perhaps they will relaunch the franchise without Shia LaBeouf as they are doing with other major action hero franchises…?

MICHAEL BAY SPEAKS ON ‘TRANSFORMER 4’ INSTALLMENT 

Despite wrapping up this franchise in nice bow in the third installment, Michael Bay claims to have one more film in mind for the franchise. Perhaps they will relaunch the franchise without Shia LaBeouf as they are doing with other major action hero franchises…?


NINJA TURLES CONCEPT ART HAS BEEN RELEASED BY RAPPER KID CUDI
Rapper Kid Cudi has recently tweeted an art concept picture from the upcoming Michael Bay film NINJA TURTLES. The entire re-launch of this franchise has had its die hard fans angry every since the studio dropped “teenage” and “mutant” off of the title. Now, with the art concept out for all fans to see, many are angrier than before since the concept fails to look anything like the orignal TMNT. It’s still not clear exactly how Cudi is involved with this project, but it will all be revealed soon enough. The film is set to be released on December 25th, 2013. 

Look, when they attached Michael Bay to this project they already took a wrong turn. I’m still going to see this though.

NINJA TURLES CONCEPT ART HAS BEEN RELEASED BY RAPPER KID CUDI

Rapper Kid Cudi has recently tweeted an art concept picture from the upcoming Michael Bay film NINJA TURTLES. The entire re-launch of this franchise has had its die hard fans angry every since the studio dropped “teenage” and “mutant” off of the title. Now, with the art concept out for all fans to see, many are angrier than before since the concept fails to look anything like the orignal TMNT. It’s still not clear exactly how Cudi is involved with this project, but it will all be revealed soon enough. The film is set to be released on December 25th, 2013. 

Look, when they attached Michael Bay to this project they already took a wrong turn. I’m still going to see this though.

MICHAEL BAY HASN’T COMPLETELY RUINED EVERYTHING… JUST YET
After receiving such harsh back lash from disapproving fans, Michael Bay addressed the TMNT universe via internet and confirmed that the franchise is in no danger. Bay stated…
“Paramount marketing changed the name. They made the title simple. The characters you all remember are exactly the same, and yes they still act like teenagers. Everything you remember, why you liked the characters, is in the movie. This script is being developed by two very smart writers, with one of the original creators of Ninja Turtles. They care VERY MUCH about making this film for the fans. Everyone on this team cares about the fans. Just give them a chance. Jonathan the director, is a major fan of the whole franchise. HE’S NOT GOING TO LET YOU DOWN.”

I’m nervous that Michael Bay is going to “Michael Bay” this franchise. Translation, completely ‘F’ it up.

MICHAEL BAY HASN’T COMPLETELY RUINED EVERYTHING… JUST YET


After receiving such harsh back lash from disapproving fans, Michael Bay addressed the TMNT universe via internet and confirmed that the franchise is in no danger. Bay stated…

“Paramount marketing changed the name. They made the title simple. The characters you all remember are exactly the same, and yes they still act like teenagers. Everything you remember, why you liked the characters, is in the movie. This script is being developed by two very smart writers, with one of the original creators of Ninja Turtles. They care VERY MUCH about making this film for the fans. Everyone on this team cares about the fans. Just give them a chance. Jonathan the director, is a major fan of the whole franchise. HE’S NOT GOING TO LET YOU DOWN.”

I’m nervous that Michael Bay is going to “Michael Bay” this franchise. Translation, completely ‘F’ it up.