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Paramount and Hasbro Reunite Spielberg and Bay for Eighth 'Transformers' Film
film-news6 days ago

Paramount and Hasbro Reunite Spielberg and Bay for Eighth 'Transformers' Film

Paramount and Hasbro are developing an eighth live-action 'Transformers' film, appointing Steven Spielberg as the primary creative producer and placing Michael Bay in final talks to direct. The project, based on a script by Jason Fuchs, aims to restore the tone of the early franchise following a period of underperformance for recent entries. This strategic move follows the completion of the Paramount-Skydance merger, signaling a push to reinvigorate the $5.4 billion global property. Shia LaBeouf will not return, and the film is set in the modern day.

via A.V. Club|
#film-news#michael-bay#paramount
Paramount Reboots Transformers with Spielberg and Bay
film6 days ago

Paramount Reboots Transformers with Spielberg and Bay

Paramount is developing an eighth live-action Transformers film, appointing Steven Spielberg as the primary creative producer alongside Lorenzo di Bonaventura. Michael Bay is in final talks to direct, aiming to restore the tone of the early franchise. The project, based on a script by Jason Fuchs, follows the Paramount-Skydance merger and a period of underperformance for recent entries.

via IndieWire|
#film#michael-bay#paramount
Spielberg and Bay Reunite to Revive Paramount's Transformers Franchise
film7 days ago

Spielberg and Bay Reunite to Revive Paramount's Transformers Franchise

Paramount Pictures and Hasbro are developing the eighth live-action 'Transformers' film, with Steven Spielberg appointed as the primary creative producer and Michael Bay in early talks to direct. The project, based on a script by Jason Fuchs, aims to restore the tone of the franchise's early entries following a period of underperformance. Shia LaBeouf will not return, and the film is set in the modern day. This move follows the Paramount-Skydance merger and a strategic push to reinviguate the $5.4 billion global property.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#film#hasbro#michael-bay
Spielberg to Lead Creative Reboot of 'Transformers' as Bay Returns to Direct
film7 days ago

Spielberg to Lead Creative Reboot of 'Transformers' as Bay Returns to Direct

Paramount Pictures is developing an eighth 'Transformers' film, with Steven Spielberg appointed as the primary creative producer alongside Lorenzo di Bonaventura. Michael Bay is in early talks to return as director, aiming to restore the tone of the franchise's early entries. The project, based on a script by Jason Fuchs, is set in the modern day, while Shia LaBeouf will not return. This move follows the Paramount-Skydance merger and a period of underperformance for recent installments.

via Variety|
#film#michael-bay#paramount-pictures
Spielberg and Bay Reunite to Revive 'Transformers' Franchise at Paramount
film7 days ago

Spielberg and Bay Reunite to Revive 'Transformers' Franchise at Paramount

Paramount Pictures and Hasbro are developing the eighth live-action 'Transformers' film, with Steven Spielberg appointed as the primary creative producer and Michael Bay in final talks to direct. The project, based on a script by Jason Fuchs, aims to return to the tone of the early franchise installments. This move follows the Skydance merger and a period of underperformance for recent entries, signaling a strategic pivot to reinvigorate the $5.4 billion global property.

via deadline.com|
#film#michael-bay#paramount
Lowery to Helm The Fisherman Adaptation for Focus, With Bay Producing
entertainment3 months ago

Lowery to Helm The Fisherman Adaptation for Focus, With Bay Producing

Focus has landed The Fisherman, a Bram Stoker Award–winning horror novel by John Langan, with David Lowery set to direct and co-write the adaptation with Alex Ross Perry; Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes and Gary Dauberman’s Coin Operated will produce, alongside Mia Maniscalco, bringing the two widowers’ eerie fishing trip to the screen.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#bram-stoker-award#david-lowery#entertainment
Cadillac F1 Ad Sparks Michael Bay Lawsuit Over Ambition vs. Amicable Resolve
business8 months ago

Cadillac F1 Ad Sparks Michael Bay Lawsuit Over Ambition vs. Amicable Resolve

Cadillac's Formula 1 debut ad, aired during the Super Bowl and invoking JFK's space-race era, is the subject of a lawsuit by director Michael Bay who says he contributed ideas and would have directed. Cadillac says the creative direction was set before his involvement and expects an amicable resolution. Bay seeks about $1.5 million in fees plus punitive damages, while the team emphasizes the ad's overall success and aims for a settlement.

via Road & Track|
#breach-of-contract#business#cadillac-f1
Bay Alleges Cadillac Stole His Super Bowl Ad Ideas in $1.5M Lawsuit
business8 months ago

Bay Alleges Cadillac Stole His Super Bowl Ad Ideas in $1.5M Lawsuit

Action-film director Michael Bay filed a breach-of-contract and fraud lawsuit in Los Angeles seeking at least $1.5 million, claiming Cadillac’s F1 Super Bowl spot was developed for and directed by him but the company later sidelined him and allegedly copied his ideas and work; the suit cites a 25-year GM relationship and demands compensatory damages (at least $1.5M) plus punitive damages.

via Rolling Stone|
#business#cadillac#f1
entertainment1 year ago

Michael Bay and Will Smith Split Over 'Fast and Loose' Creative Disputes

Michael Bay has exited Netflix's action film 'Fast and Loose' due to creative differences with star Will Smith. The film, which involves a crime boss with amnesia leading a double life as a CIA agent, is aiming for a 2026 production start, with a new director to be attached. The project has been in development since before the 2022 Oscars incident involving Smith.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#fast-and-loose#film-production