TRANSFORMERS News!!!

[Digifruitella]

I just went over to MichaelBay.com and there's some news on there!

http://www.michaelbay.com/files/page0_1.jpg


I KNOW IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I'VE POSTED HERE, SORRY. I WANT TO TELL EVERYONE MY NEXT MOVIE IS TRANSFORMERS!!! I'M REALLY EXCITED ABOUT IT. WE HAVE BEEN DRAWING FOR NINE MONTHS. THE ALIEN ROBOTS ARE AWESOME. THE SCRIPT IS GETTING VERY CLOSE AS WELL. STEVEN SPIELBERG HAS BEEN VERY INVOLVED WITH ME ON THE SCRIPT, WORKING WITH KURTZMAN AND ORCI WHO JUST CAME OFF OF MISSION IMPOSSIBLE THREE. WE START SHOOTING AT THE END OF MAY FOR A 7-4-7 RELEASE. (HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO BET FANTASTIC FOUR WILL MOVE AFTER THEY SEE OUR STUFF) WE HAVE SOME MINDBLOWING IMAGES AND ACTION IN THIS FILM THAT I KNOW WILL SATISFY THE DEEP FAN BASE AND TURN NON TRANSFORMER FANS INTO ONE. THE MOVIE HAS REAL EDGE, HUMOR AND HEART.

THERE ARE SOME RABID FANS OUT THERE. I JUST FOUND OUT THAT WE HAD 9,456 ATTEMPTED HACKS INTO OUR SERVER THAT HOLDS THE MOVIE ART WORK JUST IN THE MONTH OF JAN. I HAD THAT SERVER
DISCONNECTED TODAY.

I WILL KEEP YOU IN THE LOOP WEEKLY -- NOW THAT I JUST REFIGURED HOW TO LOG ONTO THIS SITE.



THANKS,
MICHAEL BAY

[Danger^Cart]

Well I'm glad he's so enthusiastic about butchering millions childhood memories.

Thank you too, Michael Bay,
-Very fucking pissed off.

[Lord Raiden]

Fucking sweet! :cool:

[ilovemovies]

Well I'm excited. I'm still not sure if Bay is the right person for the job even though his specialty is big action movies. But I'm still extremely excited.


But, just to get one thing straight, this is live action, right?

[Lord Raiden]

By the way, how cool would it be if they got the original voices for the movie? Most notably, Peter Cullen (as the awesome Optimus Prime) Chirs Latta (Starscream) and Frank Welker (Megatron and Soundwave). :D

[Spidey]

Michael Bay is the perfect guy for the job. Just watch the car chase in the Island, that's gold !

[ElderPredator]

I am so fucking psyched for this movie. With Michael Bay directing and Steven Spielberg assisting with the script, this movie cannot go wrong!

[Digifruitella]

Originally posted by Spidey
Just watch the car chase in the Island, that's gold !

You damn RIGHT IT IS.

For those in doubt, I can assure you there's no other more perfect choice for director of Transformers as Michael Bay. You can be angry at him all you want (mostly for no reason..) but he'll blow your socks off with this. I'm a big fan and supporter of Bay and I believe he can do this.

[bigred760]

Michael Bay is a good choice for the flick; his style of action - particularly car chase sequences and what not. Plus the fact that Steven Spielberg is involved means that the movie has a very good chance that it'll kick ass anyway - with or without Bay.

[Cronos]

Originally posted by Digifruitella
I'm a big fan and supporter of Bay and I believe he can do this.

same here

i love his films and he's one of the best action directors around and i have no doubt ill end up loving this

[nachogrande]

Dont get me wrong I'm optimistic myself with Spielberg producing. Although I dont consider myself a fan of Bay, I'm still hopeful that he will try and stay faithful to the source material. However I doubt hell come close to topping the original.

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00004YA6T.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg


I'm all about the old SCHOOL baby:cool:

[XCoRyX]

Same here...nothing beats the tune "You've Got The Touch;'

[Tyler_Durden_208]

I thought the original cartoon was great and everything, but I thought the movie was a great big "WTF!?!"
So, I'm really looking forward to a more competent and cohesive storyline with greater action in this one.

[cocksmokinclerk]

Originally posted by XCoRyX
Same here...nothing beats the tune "You've Got The Touch;'

.....considering your avatar, lol

[Trifid]

There but for the grace of god go I. That's what I'll be reciting when I go to see this film. Not because I don't like transformers but because Michael Bay is one inept director...in my humble opinion.

For the sake of this film and for the sake of transformers, I sincerely hope Mr. Bay will go beyond his usual self and do justice to the transformer universe.

[The Young Son]

So looking forward to this. Bay has had hit and misses before but he is the perfect man for taking on this movie. Its gonna be an action orgy!!

[Lord Raiden]

Say, I was wondering if any of you fellow Transformers loving schmoes had a chance to pick up the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime a few years ago. I collected the toys as a kid, and this is the best Transformer toy I have ever seen, and I owned the gigantic (and kick ass) Fortress Maximus back in the day. I managed to pick 2 of these bad boys up, one for mint in the box and one to open for display:

http://figuresource.com/ProdImages/20th-anniv-prime_lg.jpg

[Danger^Cart]

Originally posted by Digifruitella
You damn RIGHT IT IS.

For those in doubt, I can assure you there's no other more perfect choice for director of Transformers as Michael Bay. You can be angry at him all you want (mostly for no reason..) but he'll blow your socks off with this. I'm a big fan and supporter of Bay and I believe he can do this.

"Mostly for no reason?" How about every single movie he's put out has been a cliche ridden shit fest. I think that constitutes as good reason for not liking the guy. Just because you support his shitty, adolescent-boner-inducing action fucks doesnt everyone else has to.

You want my reason? Here's a very simple equation -

Live action Transformers film + Michael Bay = Worst idea in the very long, sad history of bad idea's.




:mad:

[Harry Warden]

Giant robots kicking each other's asses and transforming into cars.

Michael Bay is perfect for this. His movies got no plot and are all action which is what I want this film to be.

Does anyone want Transformers dialogue? Honestly?

[Digifruitella]

Originally posted by Danger^Cart
"Mostly for no reason?" How about every single movie he's put out has been a cliche ridden shit fest. I think that constitutes as good reason for not liking the guy. Just because you support his shitty, adolescent-boner-inducing action fucks doesnt everyone else has to.

You want my reason? Here's a very simple equation -

Live action Transformers film + Michael Bay = Worst idea in the very long, sad history of bad idea's.




:mad:

Please, while Michael F'n Bay doesn't make the most "original" movies in Hollywood he still makes damn great entertainment. It's become a fashion to hate on Michael Bay. Every single movie you say?

Oh, so "The Rock" was cliche-ridden shit fest too, huh?

Now say for instance, you don't agree, and think that The Rock was indeed a great movie...this just proves the fact that people will not include the "good", but instead the 'weaker' films he has done and use that to say he's a bad director. Whatever.

I guess to each their own, can't change your mind about it, not going to try, don't want to.

[Tyler_Durden_208]

^I agree, even if you dislake/hate (which is a strong word) Bay's other films, you gotta give him that The Rock is still good entertainment, regardless of intelligence. As Ebert put it (and this is not a direct quote, it's paraphrasing what I can't remember from his review) "It's not what story you're telling or how ludicrous it is, it's how you tell it." It's like James Bond movies. The best of the Bond movies makes you not even care about the stupidity of the plot. The worst make you think, "Come on! What the fuck?"

[LordSimen]

Thus far these are all the arguments I've heard against Michael Bay directing:

1. He makes movies geared toward Teenagers, with lots of explosions, car chases, and action, but with little substance.

2. He likes making huge special effects extravaganzas that will appeal to people seeking escapist entertainment.

3. He will probably make Transformers just so he could sell millions of toys.


.... And now I must point out that... THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT THE TRANSFORMERS ARE!

Come on people, we arn't talking about Michael Bay taking on GHOST IN A SHELL or EVANGHELEON or AKIRA, we're talking about Michael Bay taking on the TRANSFORMERS, the one anime that probably fits him best.

[Danger^Cart]

Originally posted by Digifruitella
Please, while Michael F'n Bay doesn't make the most "original" movies in Hollywood he still makes damn great entertainment. It's become a fashion to hate on Michael Bay. Every single movie you say?

Oh, so "The Rock" was cliche-ridden shit fest too, huh?

Now say for instance, you don't agree, and think that The Rock was indeed a great movie...this just proves the fact that people will not include the "good", but instead the 'weaker' films he has done and use that to say he's a bad director. Whatever.

I guess to each their own, can't change your mind about it, not going to try, don't want to.

I wasn't aware it was a fad to hate Michael Bay. Sorry? Well, I myself happen to detest Michael Bay AND Jerry Bruckheimer, or as I like to call them; Bruckbaychaelheimer, so... do I still get to be an individual?

While I don't fully understand what you were trying to convey with that whole "good...great...weak" movie spiel, I can tell you right now that I DIDN'T hate The Rock, but I did find it mediocre. However, if you were to take Sean Connery out of the picture, I do belive it would fall under the aformentioned category.

Understand that I'm not trying to poison your thread, or start a fight with you, I was just a little surprised when you said everyone who hated MIchael Bay felt that way for "little or no reason," because here all this time I thought my hate was justified. Apparently I was obvlivious to the "fad" that I was subsequently following, however, so I guess I can't be held responsible for my actions.

[Badbird]

DOES ANYONE ELSE THINK IT'S FUNNY THAT MICHAEL BAY TYPES IN ALL CAPS? SOMEHOW IT'S FITTING.

Michael Bay wouldn't know subtlety if it punched him in the teeth and blew up his car. You gotta love the guy.

[Digifruitella]

Originally posted by Badbird
DOES ANYONE ELSE THINK IT'S FUNNY THAT MICHAEL BAY TYPES IN ALL CAPS? SOMEHOW IT'S FITTING.

Michael Bay wouldn't know subtlety if it punched him in the teeth and blew up his car. You gotta love the guy.

Well, it was a NOTE. His other posts on the forum aren't caps. Who gives a flying...anyways.

[DareDevil]

I'm nominating Mr. Bay for biggest douche bag in the universe after this statement

" (HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO BET FANTASTIC FOUR WILL MOVE AFTER THEY SEE OUR STUFF) "

WTF is that, we saw your stuff it was called the Island, go choke somewhere.

[Tyler_Durden_208]

Funny, how a lot of us seem to think the Island was a great movie (I know quite a few, including myself, who placed it in our top 10) and certainly better than the shit fest known as Fantastic Four.
I for one would rather the man continued to make movies rather then "choking somewhere", I don't give a shit how they do at the box office.

[ElderPredator]

Originally posted by DareDevil
I'm nominating Mr. Bay for biggest douche bag in the universe after this statement

" (HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO BET FANTASTIC FOUR WILL MOVE AFTER THEY SEE OUR STUFF) "

WTF is that, we saw your stuff it was called the Island, go choke somewhere.

For the record, I give him cudos for that statment since he had the balls to say it. And The Island was by far the most underrated movie of last year since it was so awesome.


LET US ALL COME TOGETHER!

LONG LIVE MICHAEL BAY!!!

[bigred760]

Originally posted by DareDevil
I'm nominating Mr. Bay for biggest douche bag in the universe after this statement

" (HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO BET FANTASTIC FOUR WILL MOVE AFTER THEY SEE OUR STUFF) "

WTF is that, we saw your stuff it was called the Island, go choke somewhere.

Oh come on - it's a little trash talking. That never hurt anybody. And Transformer's stuff will probably be much different than The Island's stuff. And to be frank, Tim Story's "stuff" ain't that much better: Taxi ??!!

[Digifruitella]

Originally posted by DareDevil
I'm nominating Mr. Bay for biggest douche bag in the universe after this statement

" (HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO BET FANTASTIC FOUR WILL MOVE AFTER THEY SEE OUR STUFF) "

WTF is that, we saw your stuff it was called the Island, go choke somewhere.

Yeah, and The Island was 1000000x better than FF. Plus Bay knows his shit Tim Story doesn't

[The Postmaster General]

Originally posted by Danger^Cart
.... or as I like to call them; Bruckbaychaelheimer, so... .


Oh, that's where that came from.

[The Heart Collector]

Originally posted by ElderPredator
I am so fucking psyched for this movie. With Michael Bay directing and Steven Spielberg assisting with the script, this movie cannot go wrong!
Originally posted by ElderPredator
With Michael Bay directing this movie cannot go wrong!
Originally posted by ElderPredator
Michael Bay directing cannot go wrong!
Originally posted by ElderPredator
Michael Bay
Originally posted by ElderPredator
cannot go wrong!
Originally posted by ElderPredator
Michael Bay
Originally posted by ElderPredator
wrong!
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[someguy]

I can see why people don't like Michael Bay taking hold of this. He's only good for forgettable action movies that are just fluff. For me though, I find Transformers to be a pure action series so it fits.

Honestly, do I care about the drama between Optimus Prime and Megatron? I want to see shit blowing up and robots kicking ass, and in that respect Michael Bay DELIVERS.

Also, SHORT TEASER CLIP RELEASED (http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/4549/megatroncat1fw.swf)

[Trifid]

Oh crap...alright..hehe. Let me stop laughing for a second. Collector thanks for the laugh bud...hehe...I haven't laughed that hard at a thread in a long while. Hahahaha...Bloody priceless.

**EDIT: Hehe...I'm still laughing my ass off**

[Digifruitella]

Collector, was it you who did that same kind of post before? I've seen something like that before on here.

[Digifruitella]

Originally posted by someguy


Also, SHORT TEASER CLIP RELEASED (http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/4549/megatroncat1fw.swf)
lame

[someguy]

Hey guys look I am gonna post a picture of ROFLchopter because it is new, fresh and exciting I swear IT GETS FUNNIER EVERY TIME I SEE IT!!

[TheDeadWalk]

Originally posted by someguy
Hey guys look I am gonna post a picture of ROFLchopter because it is new, fresh and exciting I swear IT GETS FUNNIER EVERY TIME I SEE IT!!


My ROFLcopter goes SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI

[Trifid]

Well...it was the first time I've ever seen the picture attached in the manner that it was, and I'm still laughing.

[Mr. Gray]

HAHAHAHHAHAAHAHAHAHA

Collector da God! hahahaha

[Digifruitella]

Originally posted by someguy
Hey guys look I am gonna post a picture of ROFLchopter because it is new, fresh and exciting I swear IT GETS FUNNIER EVERY TIME I SEE IT!!

http://www.projectwasted.com/flash/games/roflcopter.swf.jpg

[Trifid]

Ummm...Hmmm...(scratching head)...okay???

[Digifruitella]

Originally posted by Trifid
Ummm...Hmmm...(scratching head)...okay???

Exactly. :D

[ElderPredator]

In the words of Nicholas cage.... "I'M CONFUUUUSED!"

[Trifid]

I hate to get off topic here, at least Collectors post made sense. By no means am I trying to put anyone down...but the picture you posted Digi wasn't even relevant to the topic at hand.

[Digifruitella]

Originally posted by Trifid
I hate to get off topic here, at least Collectors post made sense. By no means am I trying to put anyone down...but the picture you posted Digi wasn't even relevant to the topic at hand.

Well, why not? I only was just replying to someguys post about ROFLcopter picture. :o ;)

Well anyway, let's get back on topic

Michael Bay posted another update

read it here: click (http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=352&sid=111a71138772e26ceb51c10da5488e4c)

[Trifid]

Ahh...makes sense now.

[Lord Raiden]

Originally posted by Digifruitella

Michael Bay posted another update

read it here: click (http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=352&sid=111a71138772e26ceb51c10da5488e4c)

Yes, I caught the update on the main page. Thanks for the scoop, Digifruitella. :cool:

I have to disagree with Mr. Bay as far as the original voices are concerned, especially in regards to Optimus Prime. I think it's imperitive that Peter Cullen at least be given the opportunity to voice for Prime. Sure it would be cool to see some of the old schoolers like Latta and Welker come on board too, but Cullen has to be in this movie. Cullen is to Prime what Christopher Reeve is to Superman...in that you immediately think of the other, at least I do. If Bay does anything "new" for this movie like he wants, I hope it's the whole scale ratio. I never complained as a kid, but how could stuff happen like Megatron who is as tall as Soundwave, transform into a gun in which Soundwave could hold in his hand? :confused:

[Trifid]

Originally posted by Lord Raiden


I have to disagree with Mr. Bay as far as the original voices are concerned, especially in regards to Optimus Prime. I think it's imperitive that Peter Cullen at least be given the opportunity to voice for Prime. Sure it would be cool to see some of the old schoolers like Latta and Welker come on board too, but Cullen has to be in this movie. Cullen is to Prime what Christopher Reeve is to Superman...in that you immediately think of the other, at least I do. If Bay does anything "new" for this movie like he wants, I hope it's the whole scale ratio. I never complained as a kid, but how could stuff happen like Megatron who is as tall as Soundwave, transform into a gun in which Soundwave could hold in his hand? :confused:


My friend, you're preaching to the choir here. Though, if I were you, I'd take those expectations and put them somewhere near, oh...i don't know...say a raw sewage plant. Then may be, just may be, you might end up enjoying this film.

I certainly hope that I'm proven wrong in every possible way, but judging from Michael Bay's track record, I'm not going to hold my breath over this one.

[Trifid]

Michael Bay + Transformers = Glorified Power Rangers.

[DareDevil]

Originally posted by bigred760
Oh come on - it's a little trash talking. That never hurt anybody. And Transformer's stuff will probably be much different than The Island's stuff. And to be frank, Tim Story's "stuff" ain't that much better: Taxi ??!!

Fair enough, but i think its kinda gay that Bay is making this into a competition. And IMO (which i know most dont agree with) FF was a million times better than The Island. I thought the first FF was arguably one of the best comic adaptions I've seen. And trust me i know most dont agree but i loved every second of it.

With that said, FF2 has absoletly nothing to worry about, and Fox knows that, do you really think a seqeul to a movie that made $329,972,194 world wide, is thinking about moving?

I just think its lame that bay has nothing better to do than to call shit on.

[Digifruitella]

Originally posted by DareDevil


I just think its lame that bay has nothing better to do than to call shit on.

loool.

Well, I think both movies will do good, no matter the release date. Who knows though. Time will tell.

[Badbird]

I have no problem with the Transformers movie haveing nothing to do with the cartoon. Reusing the original voice cast will do nothing but make people link the two entities. I think the movie can be its own movie, and the original stuff is its own stuff.

You know, like how Batman Begins has nothing to do with the previous movies. If everyone was cool with that, then why can't Tranformers be its own thing?

Two thoughts:

If Michael Bay WASN'T attatched to this, you just know they would get some commercial/music video hack to direct the movie. Someone like, I don't know, Tim Story! Who would do nothing for the movie except grant all the wishes of the studio overlords. At least Bay will but a unique spin on it and give it a voice (Granted, a lot of you don't like what the voice has to say, but at least it will have a voice, dammit!)

Second - while I have little doubt that the new movie will blow away our expectations and be better than we can ever imagine, it will not be able to out do the awesomely rockin soundtrack of the original movie. A modern rock soundtrack filled with crappy, trendy bands like Disturbed, Staind, Korn, Atreyu, My Chemical Romance, etc, simply cannot stand up to the likes of Stan Bush, Spectre General, NRG, and Lion.

[Tyler_Durden_208]

And Wierd Al.