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by ANTHONY C. FERRANTE (Sun 12-18-2005)
... Titanic, Michael Bay is now the go-to-guy for big summer event movies. "I shoot a lot of film," admits Bay. "Most directors get 20 set-ups a day. A lot of times I'll get 70. I also do a lot of improv, and I'll add funny stuff that wasn't in the script... Michael Bay Talks TRANSFORMERS & Future
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-05-2007)
I read this interview over at Entertainment Weekly earlier this morning and honestly debated putting it up here. Since coming back, I've seen some news sites saying "Michael Bay says yes to a Transformers sequel" in the headlines. Okay, that's n... Michael Bay says 'Transformers 2' will strive to keep "the heart" (Wed 10-24-2007)
E! Online has a minor blurb with director Michael Bay about 'Transformers 2' in a "five-second' interview: "It's not about upping [the ante]. It's about still keeping the heart," Bay says of the inevitable sequel. He adds that the new movie will featur...
Michael Bay on the Transformers Teaser Trailer (Wed 07-05-2006)
From the official Michael Bay website regarding the 'Transformers' teaser trailer: "None of the Mars story, launch footage, and rover footage is going to be in the movie. "Yes, Bay did shoot the rover footage."Michael Bay on Transforming Transformers (Sat 06-02-2007)
...rected by Michael Bay himself, the master of disaster behind pictures such as The Rock, Armageddon, and Pearl Harbor -- hits theaters on July 4th. "It's got a lot of action, but it's very funny," says Bay of his film. "And it's got heart. I only wan...Transformers gets Michael Bay Into the Billion Dollar Club (Thu 07-19-2007)
Dutch movie site MovieAlert.com has added all the figures together and came to the following conclusion. Because of his work on the Transformers Movie, Michael Bay has become only the 13th person in movie making history to be part of the Director's Billio...Michael Bay to make "2012: The War for Souls"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-16-2007)
According to TMZ.com, Michael Bay has signed on to produce and possibly direct the upcoming adaptation of the sci-fi novel, 2012: The War for Souls. There are next to no details on the book available online, but TMZ had this to say regarding a possible p... Action, Visual Effects, 'Transformers' sounds like a Michael Bay pic (Sat 05-05-2007)
THE "Transformers" concept is simple: In the blink of an eye, some innocuous thing — a car, for instance — morphs into an alien-whupping killing machine. Director Michael Bay has undergone his own transformation, and while it's hardly as dramatic as wh...Michael Bay Interview- Transformers isn't just a stupid silly toy movie (Wed 07-04-2007)
'Transformers' director Michael Bay shares insights about the movie in this exclusive interview is iF Magazine: About deciding to do a "toy movie": "When Steven [Spielberg] called me a year and a half ago, he said I want you to direct 'Transformers'...Michael Bay Interview, Transformers (Tue 06-19-2007)
MoviesOnline sat down with director Michael Bay at the Los Angeles press day for his new film, Transformers. The film's Executive Producer Steven Spielberg is a longtime aficionado of science fiction, "The reason I love science fiction so much is because ...Video: Michael Bay on Transformers (Fri 10-06-2006)
Last night at the premiere of Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, Michael Bay spent a few minutes with the IESB and gave us a quick update on Transformers.Michael Bay to direct "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time"
by Karl Schneider (Sat 04-14-2007)
According to IESB, Michael Bay has signed on to direct the Jerry Bruckheimer produced Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.The film, is based on the video game, which follows an adventurous prince who teams up with a rival princess to stop an angry ruler f... Michael Bay Video & Pics on the set of "Transformers" (Wed 10-04-2006)
Exclusive Video clips of a typical day with Michael Bay on the set of "Transformers" - which includes yelling at extras - and even more pictures from action scenes with Bumblebee, tanks, crashed cars and extras.Michael Bay wants "Bad Boys III"?
by Karl Schneider (Sat 02-17-2007)
In an interview with MTV, director Michael Bay expressed interest in doing another sequel to the Bad Boys franchise."I don't know. Will Smith's people called. They're fun to work with, those guys," Bay said. He also added that producer Jerry Bru... Transformers Press Conference: Michael Bay Takes on the Press! (Thu 06-21-2007)
Michael spent about 30 minutes talking to the press this past weekend about his newest film Transformers and explains a bit about his on-set reputation. .Video Interviews: Michael Bay and cast of 'Transformers' (Tue 06-19-2007)
Check out these candid on set interviews with Michael Bay and gang while on the set of 'Transformers'.Michael Bay Launches Transformers Q&A On Yahoo (Thu 04-12-2007)
Director Michael Bay, is asking Transformers fans to e-mail their questions to him at the following e-mail adress askmichaelbay@yahoo.com. Some of those will be answered through a video interview to be aired in few weeks. So here is your chance to have yo...Exclusive Video Interviews: Michael Bay, Tyrese Gibson and Tom DeSanto On T (Thu 02-22-2007)
At the GM celebritytra event held on Tuesday at the Paramount lot, all the stars came out to celebrate fashion and cars. We caught up with director Michael Bay, producer Tom DeSanto and actor Tyrese Gibson all from the Transformers movie due out July 4th ...Julie White has fun with Michael Bay on 'Transformers' (Tue 11-14-2006)
...director] Michael Bay who was so much fun to work with I can't tell you. I thought he would be like some kind of crazed, you know, megalomaniacal control freak and he is exactly the opposite." More...Michael Bay talks TRANSFORMERS IMAX & Sequel
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 09-17-2007)
Director Michael Bay has posted some new thoughts over at his official site's forums in regards to the IMAX edition of TRANSFORMERS and some thoughts on the sequel. Basically, he confirms what producer Don Murphy said last week, the sequel hasn't begun pr... Video Interview: Michael Bay on Transformers (Thu 06-07-2007)
Yahoo Movies has posted a Video Interview of Director Michael Bay talking about the upcoming Transformers Movie and the reasons he made some of his questionable decisions...FAST AND THE FURIOUS, RUSH HOUR 2, Michael Bay win stunt awards
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 05-21-2002)
... Chan and Michael Bay took home Honorary Awards for their lifetime of work, as did Clint Eastwood's stuntman of choice, Buddy Van Horn. If you want to catch the show yourself, ABC will air it May 31. Michael Bay confirms attachment to 'Superman' (Thu 07-01-2004)
MichaelBay.com, the official website for director/producer Michael Bay, offers a cryptic post suggesting news of Bay's involvment in 'Superman' will be forthcoming.Michael Bay Updates Blog
by Karl Schneider (Mon 05-29-2006)
Michael Bay has updated his official News Blog with some tidbits on the filming of TRANSFORMERS.We finished our first week. One of the best first weeks on a movie I've ever experienced. We shot over 250 set ups.I'm working on the military aspects of the f... Michael Bay updates on 'Transformers' (Wed 01-11-2006)
Director Michael Bay says they've been drawing and storyboarding 'Transformers' for six months, and that they're hammering away at the third act on the script. More...Michael Bay On Transformers Filming (Mon 05-29-2006)
"We finished our first week. One of the best first weeks on a movie I've ever experienced. We shot over 250 set ups," writes 'Transformers' director Michael Bay. "I'm working on the military aspects of the film right now in New Mexico at Hollaman Air Forc...Bay promises false info on 'Transformers 2' (Tue 04-22-2008)
Oh that rascally Michael Bay. While some filmmakers may try to keep their movie's secrets under wraps by securing the production, Bay is going in the opposite direction with 'Transformers 2': A disinformation campaign. On a message boards thread at...Bay Rejects TRANSFORMERS 2 After Blu-Ray Snub?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-21-2007)
... director Michael Bay wasn't a happy camper for his TRANSFORMERS being snubbed out of one major DVD format. He would prefer his release be on both formats...He immediately posted his thoughts over at his official forums on his website. That post h... Bay suggests new "species" to appear in 'Transformers 2' (Tue 02-12-2008)
In a video interview with IESB.net, director Michael Bay talks about the development of 'Transformers 2'. When pressed for details Bay says he listens to fans of the franchise but does not feel compelled to take all their advice. For example, there won't...Bay quits 'Transformers 2' over Hi-Def formats. Then reconsiders. (Tue 08-21-2007)
In a topic that's since been removed from the message boards of the official Michael Bay website, the director vented his anger at the news that Paramount would be abandoning the Blu-Ray format and releasing 'Transformers' only in HD-DVD and standard DVD ...Michael Bay's "2012: The War for Souls" gets a plot
by Karl Schneider (Mon 03-19-2007)
The Hollywood Reporter ran a story today announcing the new Michael Bay film we told you about last week titled 2012: The War for Souls. HR had a bit of new information to report, including an updated plot synopsis.The film will reportedly center on... Video Interview: Michael Bay on Transformers (Fri 04-29-2005)
The trades reported a few weeks ago that Bay was in talks to helm the project but there has been no other confirmation of his involvement from the studio or his production company, that all changed last night.Bay confirms Isabel Lucas in 'Transformers 2' (Wed 05-14-2008)
On his message boards director Michael Bay confirms the casting of Isabel Lucas in 'Transformers 2'. "Hey, I went to work today thinking I was four weeks away from shooting and by 11:30 I found out I'm just three weeks away. SHIT! How time fly's [...Update: Bay Back on TRANSFORMERS 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-22-2007)
Update: I'm providing an update to yesterday's story of Michael Bay rejecting TRANSFORMERS 2 news. As I wrote in the original article's comments and hinted inside the article, a retraction was on the way from Bay. He was angry yesterday(leading all news s... Bay to Possibly Transform for Spielberg
by News Editor (Wed 04-06-2005)
DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures are looking to director Michael Bay to helm the live-action version of "The Transformers." Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci have been working on the script. Roberto Orci. They pitched Michael Bay their take on rewriting th... Bay Talks TRANSFORMERS 2 and Horror Remakes
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-16-2008)
Hard to say if the latest quote from Michael Bay talking Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen can be trusted but it's worth passing along. Back early into preproduction, Bay warned the media that he and his team will be releasing quite a bit of disinformat... Michael Bay's UNTOUCHABLES?
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-10-2003)
UC: UNDERCOVER creator Shane Salerno and ARMAGEDDON director Michael Bay are reuniting on a new pilot for ABC about the real-life war between 1920s crusader Eliot Ness and Chicago gangster Al Capone. The story between the two was first made popular by the... Bay Takes on "Molly"
by News Editor (Wed 02-23-2005)
Producer director Michael Bay has come on board as a producer for New Line Cinema's "Molly's World." Bay will produce the long in development psychological thriller via his Platinum Dunes shingle.The story centers on a psychiatrist who gets drawn into th... Bay to direct Trasformers'? How about Emmerich? (Sat 04-02-2005)
Alledged sources at Dreamworks sayt the studio has narrowed the list of potential directors for 'Transformers' down to two names: Roland Emmerich ('Day After Tomorrow') and Michael Bay ('Armageddon'), with Bay being the supposed favorite.Bay says 'Transformers' won't spoil the fun (Sat 05-19-2007)
From his blog 'Transformers' director Michael Bay writes: "Hey, i want to thank everyone for the kind words on the trailer. I'm so used to seeing robots I kind of got bored with the trailer. I forget you have not seen them. When they put the piece toge...Bay says 'Transformers' sets download record (Thu 01-18-2007)
"I had no idea Transformers would have so many fans around the world. Yahoo reported to Paramount, that the Transformers Trailer was the most downloaded trailer ever on Yahoo," says director Michael Bay on his official site. "It had the most the first day...Bay talks about Transformers (Mon 04-24-2006)
Michael Bay discloses some tidbits about the plot of 'Transformers': It starts in the Antarctica with a man chipping away at a giant ice wall. Something happens, his dogs run away and ice wall opens, the man falling into an icy cave, sliding down into the...Michael Bay's despair over world politics alleviated by IMAX (Mon 09-17-2007)
From his message boards, director Michael Bay talks world politics, IMAX and how the upcoming writers strike may postpone 'Transformers 2': "The President spoke - the same blah blah blah, tweaked smile, like he's pulling to wool over us, blah blah - We...Bay Talks About TRANSFORMERS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 06-20-2007)
Director Michael Bay was part of a press conference at the Four Seasons in LA last Saturday for his upcoming Transformers adaptation. The fans at Superhero Hype had a chance to shoot some questions his way on Transformers and much more questions not relat... Transformers' Bay Was No Fan (Wed 06-20-2007)
SCI FI Wire reveals that Michael Bay was no big fan of the 'Transformers' before he was hired to direct the movie. "I was not a Transformers fan before I signed on for this movie," Bay said in a press conference in Beverly Hills, Calif., over the weeke...Bay says 'Transformers' trailer makes a statemet! (Fri 12-15-2006)
"Finished shooting end of Sept., on budget, just came under $300,000. I beat Pearl by a $100,000. I had a great time making this movie, the cast and crew were amazing," posts 'Transformers' director Michael Bay from his message boards. "Today I just fi...Transformers' Bay Is/Isn't Harsh (Fri 06-22-2007)
Michael Bay, the famously demanding director of the upcoming SF action film Transformers, downplayed reports that he can be a harsh taskmaster on the set—before admitting it. "The press is very weird, because a sound bite gets out there—'Michael Bay yells...Bay Signs on for TRANSFORMERS
by News Editor (Mon 05-30-2005)
Producer Don Murphy has announced on his message board that, "Michael Bay is signed at this point for the film - BUT- he has to finish THE ISLAND and it's not finished yet - before he can focus on TF. His Line Producer a great guy named Ian Bryce is deali... Bay Helming I AM LEGEND?
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 12-21-2001)
Michael Bay is looking to dredge up the long in development I AM LEGEND movie project, with hopes of getting Will Smith to star in it.While talking to E! Online's Anderson Jones, the helmer, who called the project "a combo of ALIEN and CAST AWAY," reveale... Bay set to fake out 'Transformers' fans (Sat 11-10-2007)
Michael Bay told Rotten Tomatoes that he's ready to screw with the internet rumor mill to protect the secrets of 'Transformers 2'. "One thing I do know is I know how to screw them up more," said Bay. "We're going to leak a lot of false in...Bay Promises More Robots in TRANSFORMERS 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
Director Michael Bay has posted a short "Happy New Year" message over at his official website, the message pertaining to his acknowledgement of fan feedback in regards to Transformers 2. Paramount and Dreamworks still plan to have the sequel in ... Bay Getting PAIN
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 12-12-2001)
PEARL HARBOR director Michael Bay looks to take a step back from blockbuster movie projects with a dark, quirky project for Paramount called PAIN & GAIN.The film, which will team the director-producer with Paramount-based producer Donald De Line, is b... Bay Talks 'Transformers'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-26-2005)
"I'm not necessarily a fan of the show, but I love the writer's take on this," says Michael Bay ('The Island') of 'Transformers', which he is considering as a next project. "I love the whole changing up of the machines. The hook the writers have, I'm real... Bay commits to 'Transformers' (Wed 02-15-2006)
"I know it has been a long time since I've posted here, sorry. I want to tell everyone my next movie is 'Transformers,'" writes Michael Bay on his website. "I'm really excited about it. We have been drawing for nine months. The alien robots are awesome. T...Bay Signs on for 'Transformers'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 05-30-2005)
'Transformers' producer Don Murphy has announced on his message board that, "Michael Bay is signed at this point for the file - BUT [emphasis his] - he has to finish 'The Island' and it's not finished yet - before he can focus on ['Transformers']. "
Mo... Transformers' Cullen Praises Bay (Tue 06-12-2007)
From SCI FI Wire: Peter Cullen, the actor who voices Optimus Prime in Michael Bay's upcoming Transformers movie, told SCI FI Wire that actionmeister Bay was like a real-life version of the Autobot leader. "Michael Bay is a character unto himself, and h...Oscar nominee Michael Clarke Duncan - Part One
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 03-23-2000)
...ines, and Michael Bay is the kind of director that wont just stick to the script. I mean he would ask me, `Well, what would you say in this predicament or in that case?` And I think that`s cool; he gives you all a chance to use your artistic mind and... Bay says 'Transformers' images are "legit"
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 08-22-2006)
From Michael Bay's official blog word trickles down that the the leaked photos of characters from 'Transformers' are "legit (although a somewhat early rendering)."
Other interesting revelations:
"They just finished shooting a lot of Pentagon interio... Michael Bay Prepping TRANSFORMERS 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 01-19-2008)
It's obvious from previous interviews that the writers already have a rough outline of the characters and overall story for the future but with the WGA strike in effect, the production of Transformers 2 is still a bit shaky at the current time. We also ha... Michael Bay says trailers won't spoil 'Transformers' (Sun 02-18-2007)
"It's a magical movie in a lot of ways. There's some awesome action in it. I've done action my whole life. I don't get excited about action anymore, but I'm excited about this. When robots transform at 85 miles an hour, you can do a lot with that," says d...Michael Bay presents clean version of 'Transfomers' sneak peek (Mon 11-20-2006)
Those of you who missed the nice behind-the-scenes footage of 'Transformers' when it debuted in grainy fashion on YouTube, can now catch a crisp QuickTime version on director Michael Bay's website. The clips, which were shipped on the 20th Anniversary DVD...Video Interview: Bay TalksTransformers (Wed 06-06-2007)
'Transformers' Director Michael Bay The director answers questions from Yahoo! users from his editing room.Unhappy 'Transformer' Fans Threatened Michael Bay's Life (Thu 06-21-2007)
Movie mogul Michael Bay received death threats from Transformers fans when he was announced as the film's director. The blockbuster movie maker was not a popular choice to take charge of the first Transformers film and fans of the toys and animated TV ser...Did Michael Bay crib his TF designs from rejected Transformers toy concepts (Mon 04-30-2007)
You may have to squint a bit to see the Optimus Prime similarities, but the Megatron designs are so close it's as if Greg Land traced a Rob Liefeld style sheet...Michael Myers DVDs in July
by Karl Schneider (Thu 06-01-2006)
Anchor Bay Entertainment is releasing HALLOWEEN: 25 YEARS OF TERROR on DVD July 25, 2006.The DVD will take a look at the history surrounding the horror franchise, including a backstage look at all of the classic films as well as feature a host of bonus ma... Michael Bay: 102 Days Left (Sun 03-25-2007)
"Almost a 100 days left. I guess I should start posting every week? I've been working my ass off - the cut is really coming along -the shots ---awesome. Some of the most difficult renders in ILM history. Sometimes up to 38 hours per frame. The Show West t...An ISLAND with a Bay and a McGregor
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 08-09-2004)
STAR WARS cast member Ewan McGregor has a new science fiction project to talk about, and it's with PEARL HARBOR director Michael Bay. Based on a spec script by Caspian Tredwell-Owen, and with a rewrite coming in by Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, THE ISLA... Shia LaBeouf says Bay is "modernizing" Transformers
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 09-04-2006)
"You know, I asked [director Michael Bay] him if was going to use that synthesized '80s shit and he's like, 'What're you crazy? Never,'" relates 'Transformers' actor Shia LaBeouf. "There's a lot of stuff... you know, there's new robots that he'll create.... Steve Jablonsky scores Michael Bay's THE ISLAND
by Randall Larson (Mon 06-13-2005)
SoundtrackNet has posted a report on Steve Jablonsky's recording session for the new Michael Bay science fiction/action thriller about cloning, THE ISLAND. Jablonsky, noted for scoring the 2003 remake of THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, TV's DESPERATE HOUSEWI... Transformers Turturro Aped Bay (Wed 06-27-2007)
SCI FI Wire reports that actor John Turturro, who plays a preening government agent in Michael Bay's 'Transformers' movie, found motivation for the role right on set. He simply based his performance on the director himself. "I kept looking at him, and...Bay doing 'Transformers 2'? Well...maybe! (Wed 08-22-2007)
Fans following the drama on Michael Bay's message boards know that, for about 17 minutes, Bay had announced that he wasn't doing 'Transformers 2'. This was in reaction to Paramount's announcement that it was abandoning the Blu-Ray high definition format a...Bay Feels Lucky with 13TH
by News Editor (Tue 02-14-2006)
New Line has brought in Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes to produce an eleventh installment in the FRIDAY THE 13TH series.Mark Wheaton has been hired to write the script, which will center on the origins of the Jason Voorhees character.Michael Bay, Brad Fulle... Bay Takes on "Superstition" for Paramount
by News Editor (Wed 03-30-2005)
... Pictures Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes will produce. They hope to start production this fall. The two companies most recently produced together "The Amityville Horror" remake. SCOOP: Michael Bay's remake of HALLOWEEN?
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-05-2003)
As announced earlier this week, Michael Bay's production company Platinum Dunes struck a deal with Dimension Films to develop and produce films for that studio. According to the trade stories, the first slate of Platinum projects being developed will be p... Bad Boys II
by Coming Attractions (Tue 07-01-2003)
...Making It:Michael Bay (Director); Dan Gordon, Cormac Wibberly, Marianne Wibberly (Screenwriters); Jerry Bruckheimer (Producer); Chad Oman (Executive Producer); Amir M. Mokri (Director of Photography); Mark Goldblatt (Editor); Dominic Watkins (Productio... Cinescape's 25 Greatest Summer Movies of All Time
by Brian Thomas with Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 11-18-2005)
... director Michael Bay about its lasting impact. "Harrison Ford was such the everyday guy who was a hero. He was really accessible and had some fun about himself. The Nazi's were so super evil, it was like a comic book." Lasting Impact on Summer Moviego... TRANSFORMERS Rolls Out To DVD & HD-DVD Oct 16
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 09-05-2007)
... director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg, in association with Hasbro, taking audiences by storm and becoming the biggest original film of the year. The first live-action film based on the enduringly popular "robots in disguise... New details in 'Transformers 2' IMAX announcement
by Rob M. Worley (-)
From a Press Release
DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures recently announced that director Michael Bay will shoot key sequences of 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' with IMAX(R) cameras. Bay will integrate the IMAX footage with state of the art... Dreamworks and Uni team for TRANSFORMERS ride
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 10-21-2008)
... director Michael Bay and the film's executive producer, Steven Spielberg, who has been responsible for so many of our signature rides and attractions." Steven Spielberg serves as creative consultant to Universal Parks & Resorts and has worked... Joker's Girlfriend, Superman Returns & Beyond!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 02-29-2008)
... producer Michael Bay, Smallville’s Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor) is said to be Platinum Dunes’ (Bay’s production company) top choice to play Freddy Krueger in the upcoming Nightmare on Elm Street remake.
The Source: Cinema Blend
... Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The
by Coming Attractions (Thu 08-28-2003)
...nwriter); Michael Bay, Brad Fuller (Producers); a remake of the 1974 film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.Premise:A group of young people are terrorized by a mad family of cannibals lead by the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface.Release Date:October 17, 2003.Co... TRANSFORMERS - 2 Disc Special Edition
by Tim Janson (Sun 10-14-2007)
... Director Michael Bay too much, however. Between all the human characters and a dozen or so Transformers, that’s a lot of characters to try and develop. The one big problem with the look of the robots was that outside of Optimus and Bum... Two Actors Out of SMALLVILLE S8
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 03-05-2008)
...um Dune's Michael Bay so something may be coming his direction as well. Small Screen, Big Screen: Star Trek
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Tue 12-19-2006)
...upcoming Michael Bay summer blockbuster TRANSFORMERS. It’s too soon to tell if this film will actually be good or not but you can expect it too look really cool, and possibly be a bit shallow based on the Director’s track record.&... Mummy Joe, Babylon Butchered & Bloom Madness!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-11-2008)
Welcome to our next edition of Top Maniacal Rumors of the Week, the place to cover all those wild and wacky rumors that sometimes were a bit too unsubstantiated to cover elsewhere. This week was filled with some big ones, enough so that vocal Maniacs ... The final FINAL DVD?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-25-2006)
Woohoo! We're back to a big long list, so we've just got room to get into the Prize Closet. We have 2 copies of BLACKBALLED: THE BOBBY DUKES STORY to give away, courtesy of Shout Factory. To enter, send an email containing your name and address to psycho... Comicscape - May 3, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-03-2006)
... Take the Michael Bay box office bomb THE ISLAND, for example. The sheer absurdity of seeing advertisements and corporate logos being presented to people who would have no means or need to purchase anything for themselves puts a big dent into the plaus... Jonah Hill not doing 'Transformers 2' (Thu 05-08-2008)
... director Michael Bay. Some fans on this site speculated that the alleged Hill casting was nothing more than disinformation generated by director Michael Bay. Bay promised fans on his own website that the production team would be actively planting l...Variety, Fleming Kill Superman Rumors Dead
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 01-31-2003)
Rumors about Superman
have been zipping around the Internet like speeding bullets. You've heard them:
the movie is in trouble. The budget is skyrocketing. Ratner's out and Armageddon
director Michael Bay is in. Sounds pretty scary, right?
Wrong.
Va... Joes Are Patriotic, Black Panther Trilogy & More Supes!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-07-2008)
...umor: The Michael Bay-helmed sequel’s production—slated for June 27, 2009---is headed to Pennsylvania.
The Source: Main Line Today
The Mania Verdict: TRUE—The local paper had the following to say:
"The film industry is [an] ... Jerry Bruckheimer aka "Mr. Blockbuster"
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-27-2007)
...s towards Michael Bay. What strikes me as odd on that one is Jerry Bruckheimer isn’t Michael Bay. Michael Bay isn’t Jerry Bruckheimer. It’s funny how since they’ve worked together so very often, some critics seem to forget that ... HELLBOY and DAWN OF THE DEAD invade convention
by Sue Schneider and Steven Klotz (Tue 02-17-2004)
...er slick, Michael Bay version. We used makeup effects extensively. There is no Celine Dion soundtrack. Tyler Bates is doing the music. Everyone is great actor and it's very much an anti-studio movie.Q: Can everyone give a description of their character... Transformers
by Karl Schneider (Tue 08-15-2006)
...aking It: Michael Bay (Director), Alex Kurtzman (Screenplay), Roberto Orci (Screenplay), Ian Bryce (Producer), Tom DeSanto (Producer), Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Producer)Release Date: July 4, 2007Premise: Dueling alien races, the Autobots and the Decepti... Lost Weekend - Part Three
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 02-04-2002)
In parts one and two of CINESCAPE's coverage of Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors convention, we looked at the many independent filmmakers who visited the event in hopes of promoting their home-made horror films. Today in the final part of our report, we reco... TRANSFORMERS Concept Art Appears Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-08-2008)
Want to see some original concept art, which was drawn for last summer's Transformers? Well, if you do, you're in luck. Conceptual artist Tim Flattery has posted 15 shots of art originally drawn for the first installment directed by Michael Bay. While som... Exclusive: Peter Cullen talks about 'Transformers'
by Laura Ellison (Mon 06-11-2007)
...mount and Michael Bay that they had power and muscle behind them, to the point where they could not be ignored. And as a result, I got to audition for the part.
C2F: That's fantastic!
Cullen: Yeah, they're a wonderful, wonderful bunch of people,... Watching Chaplin, Plugging DRAGON
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-08-2003)
We put aside our usual DVD discussion this week for a shameless plug! There’s a new book hitting the shelves entitled VIDEOHOUND’S DRAGON: ASIAN ACTION & CULT FLICKS, and critics are already calling it the Bible of Asian psychotronic cinema! A spin-of... Will Smith talks BAD BOYS 2
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 07-03-2002)
While doing press for today's MEN IN BLACK 2, Will Smith gave us some quotes about what audiences can expect from another sequel to one of his previous hits. The film? BAD BOYS 2, the sequel to the 1995 Michael Bay cop film which partnered Smith with fell... Writers Morph To Transformers (Fri 05-27-2005)
Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, the team that co-wrote The Island for Michael Bay, told SCI FI Wire they're now facing the challenge of putting the Transformer toys on the big screen for what might be Bay's next project. "We're calling it Campbell Soup: T...Another actor rumored to join 'Transformers' (Sun 04-02-2006)
Ethan Phillips ('Star Trek: Voyager') is the next actor rumored to be cast in the Michael Bay project.Transformers: 'Prime Directive'? (Thu 05-25-2006)
On May 22, at an American Idol press day, IGN FilmForce had the opportunity to chat with Glenn Morshower, who plays Agent Aaron Pierce on TV's 24. The actor hinted that he is off to New Mexico to shoot a movie with Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay. Th...Bayer Leading Action in FIASCO HEIGHTS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 08-06-2008)
Commercial/music video director Sam Bayer has signed on to direct the action-thriller Fiasco Heights, says The Hollywood Reporter. Universal Pictures is handling distribution while Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller are producing via their Platinum ... Shia Labeouf Suffers for "Transformers" Movie (Mon 11-06-2006)
Shia LaBeouf, who plays a teen involved with giant robots in the upcoming "Transformers" movie, told Rotten Tomatoes that it wasn't all fun and games making the Michael Bay epic. "It was like war," he said. "I've never been in that much pain in my lif...Gibson Talks 'Luke Cage'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 08-28-2006)
Singer-turned-actor Tyrese Gibson told SCI FI Wire that he still hasn't committed to starring in a new film version of the Marvel Comics Luke Cage superhero franchise, but that he's "extremely interested" in it. Speaking in downtown Los Angeles on Aug. 26... ULTIMATES 2 # 13
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 05-22-2007)
...;s like a Michael Bay movie without the awful dialogue and quick camera cuts. Without spoiling anything, I can assure you that good conquers all and the issue concludes with a touching flashback – one that reminds us of superheroes’ ro... "Transformers" Rated R?
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-09-2007)
...ee it's a Michael Bay film, oh blimey he can't direct, it won't be any good by golly ... Shut your trapper! Autobots, Transform and roll out!!! Transformers Japanese Teaser with new scenes (Tue 01-02-2007)
The new Japanese Transformers Teaser Trailer has hit YouTube featuring an intro by Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay and few never seen before scenes from the movie...Two new "Transformers" posters!
by Karl Schneider (Wed 03-28-2007)
AICN was able to get their hands on two new posters for the upcoming Michael Bay film, Transformers.The first poster features Optimus Prime and the second features Megatron. The Prime poster you can find to your left, the Megatron poster is over her... Robots in Various Disguises
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 06-28-2007)
Hey, did you know Michael Bay made some movie about cars that transform into giant robots? …Oh. I guess it's not exactly breaking news. It's no wonder the hype surrounding the Transformers movie has been so feverish; the series has existed in some ... Bond Director Set for THE BIRDS Remake
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-19-2007)
...um Dunes' Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller are producing alongside Mandalay's Peter Guber and Cathy Schulman.
Normally, I'd put up a plot concept relating to the classic Hitchcock film or the original short story by Du Maurier but th... ROSEMARY Remake Confirmed for Dunes
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 03-12-2008)
... Partners Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller will produce the remake. No writer is on board for the remake. "Baby" was a best-selling novel by playwright-author Ira Levin ("The Boys From Brazil," "The Stepford Wives"... Top Maniacal Rumors: More Hulk, Raimi Flashbacks and Craven Screams
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-01-2008)
...: MAYBE---Michael Bay has made it very clear that he and his team of production partners will be waging a disinformation campaign for the sequel, due to all the leaked material from the first film’s pre-production days. This could be another one.... Writing team built fast for 'Transformers 2' (Thu 10-04-2007)
From the Hollywood Reporter: Scribe Ehren Kruger and the writing team of Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci are in negotiations to team to write the screenplay for DreamWorks/Paramount's 'Transformers 2.' Director Michael Bay, star Shia LaBeouf and prod...Transformers Lead Robot Illustrator Ben Procter Updates his Site (Thu 07-19-2007)
...gner] and Michael Bay [Director] for giving me the chance to rekindle a childhood passion on such an inspiring scale. And I'm in genuine awe of the finished movie's robot action, which culminates the hard word of so many talented concept design, previs..."Transformers" Megatron Image
by Karl Schneider (Fri 01-12-2007)
The Movie Blog has leaked two pictures from the upcoming Michael Bay film, Transformers.The image featured to the left is that of Decepticon leader Megatron, the second is another look at Barricade, who has been leaked before.KJ's Take: It's hard to... Giant Robot Confirmed for TRANSFORMERS 2
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 09-11-2008)
... Director Michael Bay is behind the cameras, based on a screenplay by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Ehren Kruger. Not much is known about the plot concept itself other than the enemy being a comic-based robot dubbed "The Fallen". There have... 'Transformers' on Bay's radar (Wed 04-06-2005)
Confirming AICN's scoop from last week: Michael Bay is in talks to direct the DreamWorks/Paramount live-action adaptation of "The Transformers," Hasbro's popular 1980s toy line of giant robots that morph into cars, trucks, planes, ships and other technolo...Transformers Chevy Commercial with Megatron (Wed 06-27-2007)
Check out the Transformers Chevy Commercial with Megatron, directed by Michael BayBigger & Better Quality of 'Transformers' Freeway Battle clip (Thu 06-07-2007)
Was everyone as geeked as we were about that highway battle scene from 'Transformers' that made the rounds earlier in the week? Now the Michael Bay website has posted a high-quality, large-format version of the clip featuring Optimus Prime and Bone Cru...New Transformers: The Game Image (Fri 03-02-2007)
Click here to view a screen cap featuring Bumblebee from the upcoming Transformers game based on the new Michael Bay Transformers Movie.Preview: 'Transformers' (Wed 02-14-2007)
... director Michael Bay and Dreamworks president of production Adam Goodman were feeling confident enough to pull back a little bit of the curtain. Secrecy regarding everything from robot design to voice casting has made the film a constant source of ...Bernie Mac full of "sh*t" in 'Transformers' (Sat 03-03-2007)
"I play a used car salesman, and all used car salesmen are full of sh*t - scuse my French - but they're con men," said actor Bernie Mac of his 'Transformers' role. "And they came to my set and I sold them the Transformer; I didn't know it was the Transfor...Transformers - Japanese Movie Flyer (Wed 04-04-2007)
...berg" and Michael Bay". More...Shia LaBeouf: Big bots more real than Spartans (Mon 04-09-2007)
"We build the robots, we blew stuff up. This all really happened. There's stuff we could've done on green screen but the way that [Michael] Bay works, and the way he works with actors," says actor Shia LaBeuof, "which is why it's funny to me he goes to su...Zack Snyder wanted a fresh approach with '300'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 01-05-2007)
... like the Michael Bay version of 'Dawn of the Dead'."
Lots more in this interview... BAD BOYS II due on DVD in December
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-01-2003)
After netting $137 million bucks at theaters this past summer, Columbia Home Video will release BAD BOYS II as a two-disc special edition DVD on Tuesday, December 9. The movie will be presented in widescreen format and feature director Michael Bay, cast m... BAD BOYS 2 plans get going... without script
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 01-24-2002)
...pation of Michael Bay, who directed the first BOYS movie. The Latest DVD News & Release Dates: July 24
by John Thonen (Tue 07-24-2001)
...nges that Michael Bay will never understand. Woelfel spent considerable time wandering the California hills for an area that could pass for the film’s Swiss Alps location. Then he had the luck to also find a tunnel that could pass for the cave where Ty... Fincher to STAY on suicidal thriller
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 02-06-2002)
...tted yet. Michael Bay is one of the producers. Golden Razzies nom PEARL, TOMB RAIDER, APES
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 02-12-2002)
...Director: Michael Bay (PEARL HARBOR) Peter Chelsom with Warren Beatty (TOWN & COUNTRY), Tom Green (FREDDY GOT FINGERED), Vondie Curtis Hall (GLITTER), Renny Harlin (DRIVEN)Worst Screenplay: DRIVEN, FREDDY GOT FINGERED, GLITTER, PEARL HARBOR, 3000 MILES... DVD & VHS This Week: April 23
by John Thonen (Tue 04-23-2002)
...o emulate Michael Bay, but the film works in spite of the often overwhelming quick cuts. The DVD offers a commentary from the film's director and editor, as well as another from the producers. Also included are a "behind the scenes" featurette and a ha... PEARL HARBOR
by Tony Whitt (Sat 03-09-2002)
... director Michael Bay ever decides to release a director's cut, he might do well to remember where the real story lies: not in some sappy love story, but in the bravery of men like Colonel Doolittle and Dorie Miller, as well as all those who made it ou... 'Transformers 2' to shoot in Sedona? (Thu 04-03-2008)
...rell, and Michael Bay sequel "Transformers II".Transformers 2 to start shooting on June 2nd 2008 (Tue 01-08-2008)
...[Director Michael Bay] is completely on top of every detail. He's designed a lot of great stuff already. He's got a lot of great sequences imagined but you know, he needs some writers to work with before he's ready to go, so I would say June 2nd is an ...Shia LaBeouf - The Kid Gets the Picture (Fri 07-06-2007)
... car on a Michael Bay set. In an age when potential action heroes seem to be either rugged '80s relics like Ford and Sylvester Stallone or sensitive thespians willing to double up on their bench presses like Tobey Maguire and Orlando Bloom, LaBeouf is ...Tyrese Gibson on the energy that fuels 'Transformers' (Thu 07-05-2007)
In a recent interview at WWE.com actor Tyrese Gibson talked about finding motivation on the set of 'Transformers'. I've never experienced anything like this. It was a whole lot of energy. If you know anything about Michael Bay, he's known for being a v...More holiday heavy metal at boxoffice from 'Transformers' (Fri 07-06-2007)
...rected by Michael Bay, roared out of the gate Monday with 8 p.m. screenings, grossing $8.8 million. On Tuesday, it pulled in $27.9 million and jumped another 4.3% on Wednesday. The domestic cume for "Transformers" now stands at an estimated $65.7 milli...'Transformers' take over world boxoffice (Mon 07-09-2007)
...rected by Michael Bay and based on the popular toy line and animated TV series, broadened its international rollout in its second weekend by opening in 19 new territories, finishing No. 1 in Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland and Turkey. The Dream...'Transformers' print money on overseas run (Mon 07-23-2007)
From Variety's round up of overseas box office: Paramount's "Transformers" continued its strong foreign perf with $34 million at 4,315 in 42 territories as the actioner expanded into Latin America and outperformed previous Michael Bay pics and "War of ...ODYSSEY 5 - "Premiere"
by Chris Wyatt (Sat 06-22-2002)
... point of Michael Bay-level gratuity.But if you're patient through the exposition scenes, ODYSSEY 5 really pays off. You might be afraid that the plot will simply devolve into yet another clone of the standard X-FILES' alien-secretly-plotting-to-eradic... SLEEPER
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 01-20-2003)
...t is very Michael Bay. For example, by the end of the novel a member on the team discovers she has a personal connection to the monster...sure, that's a real stretch, given the fact that it's been in hibernation for decadesbut the by this time the book... TRANSFORMERS Teaser Released
by Karl Schneider (Fri 06-30-2006)
The teaser trailer for the upcoming Michael Bay directed TRANSFORMERS movie has hit the web.You can view it here by clicking the "Watch the Exclusive Announcement Now" button.I am going to give my opinion of the teaser here as I had a few thoughts while w... TRANSFORMERS Title and Casting News
by Karl Schneider (Wed 05-24-2006)
At the American Idol press day, some news related to TRANSFORMERS happened to pop up. Glenn Morshower, who plays Aaron Pierce on 24, hinted that he has been added to the cast of the Michael Bay helmed film.Morshower also mentioned that the film would be ... Peter Cullen is still Optimus Prime!
by Karl Schneider (Sat 07-22-2006)
...mic-Con. Michael Bay is directing the film which stars: Megan Fox, Tyrese Gibson, Shia LaBeouf, Bernie Mac, Josh Duhamel, Jon Voight, and more. TRANSFORMERS robots are revealed!
by Karl Schneider (Sat 08-19-2006)
...rected by Michael Bay and is due in theaters on July 4, 2007. Steve Jablonsky to score Hitcher remake
by Randall Larson (Tue 12-12-2006)
... director Michael Bay, on his schedule and he also recently scored fantasy adventure D-War for South Korean director Hyung-rae Shim.
- via filmmusicradio.com
Cinescape’s Music News provides weekdaily news and views on film music, ... KING ARTHUR Director's Cut
by Brian Thomas (Thu 12-30-2004)
...tion that Michael Bay had the project in development for five years. On the DVD for Bruckheimer's previous release PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, some attempt was made to find some new types of extras. This disc has something new as well a (fittingly) roun... CHAINSAW MASSACRE prequel gets gas
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-21-2004)
...(director Michael Bay being one of them), screenwriter Sheldon Turner sold his take on an earlier Leatherface tale and will get write the script. The idea involves brothers who are also soldiers who meet up with the masked maniac. Since it's a prequel ... TOP 10: BAD BOYS make some easy cash
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-21-2003)
Director Michael Bay and his BAD BOYS took the top spot at the box office this past weekend. Columbia Pictures' BAD BOYS II earned an estimated $46.7 million dollars, significantly more than the opening weekend for the original 1996 film. However, the rea... Trailers for BAD BOYS 2, T3, LAST SAMURAI online
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-16-2003)
...atch what Michael Bay has in store for you by clicking here.Finally, your first look at a sword-wielding Tom Cruise in THE LAST SAMURAI is finally here. See what Tom looks like wearing a beard as well as what a few dozen samurai warriors on horseback ... Review: 'Batman Begins'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 06-13-2005)
...John Woo, Michael Bay or George Lucas, Nolan doesn't gloss over the story or the drama that surrounds the action." TOP 10: CHAINSAW cuts down KILL BILL
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 10-19-2003)
After just three days of release, New Line Cinema's remake of THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE has earned its budget back and turned a profit. The $9.5 million dollar production took in an estimated $29.1 M on its opening weekend, undoubtedly making Michael Ba... Amityville Horror, The (sequel)
by Coming Attractions (Fri 10-31-2003)
... director Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller will produce the new HORROR. No director is attached to the project as of yet. [Variety.]October 31, 2003... It appears that we have two competing AMITYVILLE HORROR projects in development. Today's Var... Apocalypto Now
by Randall Larson (Thu 12-14-2006)
... director Michael Bay, on his schedule and he also recently scored fantasy adventure D-War for South Korean director Hyung-rae Shim.
- via filmmusicradio.com
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www.intrada.com ... 'Transformers' nabs hefty haul (Wed 07-04-2007)
...rected by Michael Bay and based on the Hasbro toy robot line, officially opens today on 4,011 screens. Par is trying to maximize the July 4th holiday frame, since Independence Day itself has never been the biggest movie-going day.Zack Ward of "Transformers" Interviewed (Wed 01-31-2007)
Skewed & Reviewed interviewed actor Zack Ward - who plays the part of Donnelly in the new Transformers Movie - about his upcoming role in the Summer Blockbuster: "Michael Bay quoted Steven Spielberg's reaction to the dailies (daily film clips) saying "...Frank Welker to play Megatron? (Mon 01-08-2007)
"Fans rejoice, the movie gods have listen to you, okay maybe it was just Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg who listened, but word is that Frank Welker will be the leader of the Decepticons, Megatron."Transformers Voice Casting: Keith David confirmed as Barricade (Wed 03-28-2007)
...de in the Michael Bay-directed film. More...Titan Books' Press Release for Transformers: Ghosts of Yesterday (Wed 04-25-2007)
For years we have waited... finally, the day is nigh: Autobots vs Decepticons on the big screen! The live action Transformers movie from director Michael Bay (The Rock, Armageddon) and executive producer Steven Spielberg is released on July 27th 2007, and...Transformers in Taormina (Tue 05-29-2007)
[Translated from Italian] On June 21st Michael Bay and part of the cast will land in Taormina to present a special advance screening of the Tranformers movie.He-Man returns to big screen (Thu 05-24-2007)
...eamWorks' Michael Bay-directed "Transformers," which began as an '80s animated series and toy line. More...DVD Review: 'Transformers The Movie' 20th Anniversary Special Edition (Wed 11-08-2006)
"Coming from a geek standpoint, the 20th anniversary edition DVD of 'Transformers: The Movie' is the absolute be-all and end-all experience for the true 'Transformers' fan ... at least until the Michael Bay live action film comes out. With the war in Iraq...New Image From 'Transformers' Detroit Shoot (Tue 10-10-2006)
A new images has surfaced from the Michael Bay "Transformers" set, currently shooting in Detroit streets and Old Train Station.Hasbro and Glu build 'Transformers' pact (Tue 03-21-2006)
...rected by Michael Bay from screenwriters John Rogers and Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Tom DeSanto, Don Murphy, and Ian Bryce are producing the film, with Steven Spielberg and Hasbro's Brian Goldner executive producing.Transformers Filming in Spring (Fri 12-16-2005)
HNR can now confirm that Michael Bay (Armageddon, The Rock) is set to roll into town to shoot his next mega flick, the live action version of Transformers! Set construction in North Vancouver is set to begin in February 2006 with a Spring start tipped.Art Director Frey joins Transformers Crew (Thu 04-20-2006)
Art Director Chad Frey has joined the art department of DreamWorks Transformers directed by Michael Bay and production designed by Jeff Mann. Frey says the movie will be heavy on visual effects and high on set and location count and that principle photogr...'Transformers' set visit
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-11-2006)
...d a total Michael Bay shot."
Lots more...