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July 22, 2009
Exclusive: Latest on Transformers 3 with producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura
RT attended the London press junket for G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra this afternoon, and while talking to producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura about all things Cobra, we also took the opportunity to quiz him on the future of the Transformers... More...
June 26, 2009
Director-bots: Transform!
Having set out to Destroy All Retinas with his noisy monstrosity/$200 million surreal art piece Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen -- and now reportedly looking to make a smaller, intimate movie as his next project -- we got to wondering what a... More...
March 31, 2009
The Legacy of The Matrix
1999 was one of the most important years for modern cinema. Ten years on, we're celebrating a remarkable twelve months of movies with new features around some of the year's best and most important releases. The Matrix was the phenomenon which made... More...
June 02, 2008
RT on DVD: Transformers, Starship Troopers To Invade; Avoid Jessica Alba's Eye
Look out! Starship Troopers and Transformers are about to assault your senses in HD, and soon you can choose Harold and Kumar's adventures. This week's new releases are mostly stinkers (The Eye, Semi-Pro), but Dirty Harry's got your back with... More...
May 23, 2008
Interview: Uwe Boll Talks Postal, Kevin Costner, and Answers Reader Mail
It's time to share our exclusive interview with the one, the only, Uwe Boll! Read on for our candid chat about his latest flick, Postal, how he almost cast Kevin Costner, the challenges of distributing a film that features Nazis, Dave Foley's... More...
April 07, 2008
Transformers 2 Character Breakdowns Leaked
Transformers 2 isn't scheduled to officially get rolling until July, but Michael Bay and friends have already put out a casting call for the sequel's human stars. More...
March 05, 2008
Platinum Dunes Planning Rosemary's Baby Remake
If you were upset when you heard that Platinum Dunes was planning to reboot the Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street series...boy, do we have a story for you. More...
February 29, 2008
Studios Preparing for Summer SAG Strike
The writers' strike may be over, but the studios aren't done dealing with this year's labor headaches -- and with a potential Screen Actors Guild walkout looming this summer, they're playing things as close to the vest as possible. More...
February 20, 2008
Robert Englund Talks Nightmare on Elm Street Reboot
Much has been made of New Line's decision to partner with Platinum Dunes for a Robert Englund-free reboot of A Nightmare on Elm Street, but none of the noise on the subject has come from Englund himself. Until now. More...
February 12, 2008
Michael Bay Says He Already Wrote Transformers 2
It looks like the Writer's Guild strike could end any day now. But while Michael Bay is not only ready to jump back into development on Transformers 2, it turns out he's already finished writing the story. More...
February 05, 2008
Robert Englund Evicted from Elm Street?
That Nightmare on Elm Street reboot is still on -- but it sounds like it might be time for Robert Englund to finally pack away his ratty old sweater and razor-tipped glove for good. More...
January 31, 2008
Platinum Dunes, New Line Announce Plans for New Nightmare on Elm Street
In a move that should surprise no one, New Line has announced a partnership with Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes banner to reboot the Nightmare on Elm Street series. More...
January 03, 2008
Michael Bay Promises a Passel of New and Unique 'Bots for Transformers 2
Directing a movie that has rolled up over $706 million in worldwide grosses can leave a guy feeling festive on New Year's Eve -- as Michael Bay's fans found out when they visited his official site in the waning moments of 2007. More...
December 14, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Atonement Is Golden, Michael Bay VS. Microsoft, A-Team Has A Director
In this week's Ketchup, Atonement has nothing to be sorry for as the Golden Globe nominations are announced, Michael Bay takes up the cause of the common movie viewer, and John Singleton loves it when a plan comes together. More...
December 07, 2007
Michael Bay Exposes Vast Microsoft Conspiracy
Have you been holding off on purchasing hi-def components for your home theater because you're confused by the whole HD DVD vs. Blu-ray conundrum? Michael Bay feels your pain -- and he says it's all Microsoft's fault. More...
November 16, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Film Industry In The Red; New Spock Photos; Michael Bay To Fake Out Fanboys
In this week's Ketchup, cinema appears to not be a profitable business, we get a first look at the new Spock, and Michael Bay prepares to fake out the fan-boys. More...
November 14, 2007
Marcus Nispel to Direct Friday the 13th Reboot?
You can't keep a good man down. Nor, apparently, can you keep an undead, hockey mask-wearing lunatic off the big screen. According to The Hollywood Reporter, director Marcus Nispel "is in final negotiations" to take over the long-discussed... More...
November 10, 2007
Bay Prepares to Fake Out Transformers Fanboys
Michael Bay went through the wringer with the fanboys on Transformers. He addressed every concern -- early designs, scripts, remaining faithful to the source material -- and delivered a movie that won over most audiences, grossing nearly $320... More...
November 09, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Writers On Strike; Indy 4 Official Site; Hasbro Message To G.I. Joe Fans
In this week's Ketchup, screenwriters everywhere drop the pen and march for the cause, a new official site for Indy 4 is unveiled, and Hasbro addresses some G.I. Joe rumors. More...
October 26, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: I Am Legend Trailer; Dark Knight Coming; Jet Li In Mummy 3
In this week's Ketchup, the first official trailer of I Am Legend appears, there's a good reason to see Legend on the IMAX, and Jet Li in a Mummy 3 screen shot. Also, J.K. Rowling outs one of her main characters, and Naomi Watts joins a Michael... More...
October 19, 2007
Naomi Watts Joins Bay's Birds Flock
Finally, something truly terrifying has come out of Hollywood. Make sure you're sitting down, and don't say we didn't warn you -- this news is not for the faint of heart. More...
October 16, 2007
RT on DVD: Transformers, Planet Terror, More That Meet The Eye
It's a blockbuster week for DVD watchers, as two highly anticipated titles -- a little robot action here (Transformers), a little zombie plague there (Planet Terror) -- come a'calling. Click for more RT on DVD! More...
October 04, 2007
Writing Team Penning Fast-Tracked Transformers 2
It looked like a long shot, but give 'em credit for moving quickly when they needed to -- DreamWorks/Paramount is getting its ducks in a row for the fast-tracked Transformers 2. More...
September 27, 2007
Transformers 2 Officially On Track for Summer 2009
It looks like those rumors about a 2009 release for Transformers 2 were on the money. More...
September 24, 2007
Transformers 2 Coming in Summer 2009?
Want more Transformers? According to Slashfilm, DreamWorks is making sure you get your wish -- and sooner rather than later. More...
September 19, 2007
Michael Bay Talks Transformers Sequel, IMAX Cut
Hoping for a Transformers 2? According to Michael Bay, it'll either happen right away...or not for quite awhile. More...
September 18, 2007
Friday the 13th Remake Update
Like the hockey-masked serial killer at its core, the Friday the 13th franchise refuses to die -- and the series reboot announced by Michael Bay last year continues to lumber toward audiences, Jason Voorhees style. More...
August 23, 2007
Producer Confirms Transformers 2 Won't Make Strike Deadline
After more box office than meets the eye (ha ha), everyone is expecting a Transformers 2. However, these movies take time and with several guild strikes looming next year, it is unlikely we will see the Autobots again any time soon. More...
August 21, 2007
Michael Bay Rolling Out From Transformers 2?
Hollywood enfant terrible Michael Bay has had some choice words with the actors and producers he's worked with in the past, but this time's he publicly locking horns with his biggest foe yet: the major Hollywood studio. Paramount's and... More...
August 10, 2007
Voltron Film Getting Closer to Reality
After nearly three years of development, preparations for the Voltron movie look to be entering the home stretch: Variety is reporting that New Regency and the Mark Gordon Company are in the late stages of negotiations to bring one of 1984's... More...
August 03, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: New Joker Pic, Dark Knight Footage Leaked, Iron Man at Comic-Con, and More!
In this week's Ketchup, we see a new photo of Heath Ledger as The Joker, the first teaser trailer of the sure-to-be hit The Dark Knight, and some grainy footage of the "Batpod" in action. Also, Iron Man brings the house down at Comic-Con, we've... More...
August 03, 2007
Gears of War, Escape from New York No Longer Director-less?
Action fans who have been waiting for more news regarding two of New Line's major upcoming projects -- specifically, the Gears of War adaptation and the Escape from New York remake -- get a double shot of rumor juice with this item. According to... More...
July 13, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Batman" Baddies, "Star Trek" Rumors, That "Cloverfield" Teaser, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, we get treated to some casting rumors regarding "Dark Knight" villains, as well as some for the cast of the upcoming "Star Trek XI," and some more bits about J.J. Abrams' mysterious... More...
July 09, 2007
"Transformers" Scribes Present a New Alien Theory in "2012"
"Transformers" screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman are already at work on their next sci-fi film. This one may be somewhat science fact. The adaptation of "2012: The War For Souls" builds off of one man's predictions... More...
July 06, 2007
The Return of the Michael Bay Blogs! This Time, With More Scathing Evisceration and Burnt Bridges
Love him or hate him, you have to admit Michael Bay isn't afraid of speaking his mind. Especially when he's seeing red. This time, it's not a hard-to-eliminate Hollywood actor in Bay's sights, but a couple of producers of his own record-breaking... More...
July 05, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Transformers" Already Dominating Holiday Week
Megatron and his sinister robot chums invade the North American box office aiming to extract riches from the multiplexes over the extended Fourth of July holiday week with the tentpole action vehicle "Transformers." More...
July 05, 2007
Critical Consensus: "License" is Revoked, "Transformers" About as Much as Meets the Eye
This week at the movies we have disrupted nuptials ("License to Wed," starring John Krasinski and Mandy Moore) and metamorphisizing robots ("Transformers," starring Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox). What do the critics have to say? More...
July 03, 2007
Patriotic "Transformers" Breeding Love for the Armed Forces?
Fans expect a lot from the "Transformers" movie but one thing that might not be on their list is patriotism. Yeah, they handled all the robots and characters and voices and visual effects. But it's actually a movie where the military are... More...
July 02, 2007
Critical Consensus: "Transformers" About As Much As Meets The Eye
"Transformers" comes out tomorrow with some major chips on its shoulders. The movie has to please both the hardcore and fair-weather fans, along the nostalgia-impervious moviegoers expecting only summer entertainment. What do the... More...
July 02, 2007
"Transformers" Hunks Distracted by Explosions
Dialogue is not usually what people remember about Michael Bay movies, but consider how vital it is that the characters say the right lines to explain all the fantastic action going on around them. It's hard for actors playing soldiers to remember... More...
June 28, 2007
Non-Fan Bay Was Schooled In "Transformers" Nostalgia
Michael Bay kind of resented the "Transformers" toys at first. They made him go to Transformers School at Hasbro before he took on the project. Going through that experience actually made more of a "Transformers" fan out of him. More...
June 26, 2007
Bay Gives "Transformers" Robots Graceful, Kung-Fu Moves
You think of big robots invading cities and it's hard to imagine any nuance to it. "Sky Captain" had stiff, hulking hunks of metal marching in formation. One of Michael Bay's mandates for "Transformers" was that in robot form,... More...
June 22, 2007
Interview: Bruce Willis Talks More "Die Hard" Sequels, Michael Bay, Real Stunts
Who wants to see a fifty-two-year old action hero? If that hero is Bruce Willis, the epitome of cool who redefined the action genre decades ago, then sign us up! We talked to Bruno about making "Live Free Or Die Hard," beefing with... More...
June 21, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Evan Shall Lead the Way
Universal looks to score its first number one hit in nearly a year this weekend with the new Steve Carell comedy "Evan Almighty" which hits the multiplexes on Friday targeting a broad family audience. More...
June 14, 2007
Early "Transformers" Feedback
Feedback from an Australian screening of "Transformers" has hit the web, and you know who loves reader reviews? More...
June 08, 2007
"Transformers" Trilogy Buzz is Already Out
Actor Peter Cullen has spilled the beans: It sure looks like a "Transformers" sequel will hit production some time next year. More...
May 31, 2007
"Transformers" to Touch Down in Spain (and L.A.)
If you live anywhere near Sitges, Spain, then you might be among the very first people on the planet to see the "Transformers." (And you Los Angeles folks won't have to wait much longer.) More...
May 29, 2007
Flashy New (International) "Transformers" One-Sheet
After "Spider-Man 3," "Shrek the Third," and "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," I'm pretty weary of Part 3s. That, and a few other reasons, is why I'm getting pretty excited for this crazy-looking... More...
May 23, 2007
Who Wants to See a Live-Action Dinobot?
OK, I'm just a little bit confused by all the secret codes and fancy websites, but here's the bottom line: Apparently the "Transformers" flick will contain at least one Dinobot appearance. Neat! More...
May 18, 2007
Lotsa Crazy New Footage in the Latest "Transformers" Trailer!
My initial skepticism is really starting to evaporate: The newest "Transformers" trailer is pretty damn wild. More...
May 18, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: See The "Iron Man" Pics (Again), Bruce Willis Does Some Bay-bashing, Hermione's Bosom, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Paramount shut down a website over some "Iron Man" photos (only to calm down later on), Bruce Willis took to some internet forum to talk some smack about Michael Bay (who felt compelled to respond), and some... More...
May 10, 2007
Forum Poster Bruce Willis Ain't Cool With Michael Bay
Bruce Willis has been chatting up some lucky web readers over his upcoming reemergence in "Live Free or Die Hard," talking movies and alienating "Armageddon" director Michael Bay along the way. Today: Bay's response! More...
May 07, 2007
Transformers Tidbits: Trailers, Posters, Sequels?
Dying to see a new trailer for Michael Bay's "Transformers"? Well, I sure hope you like pirate movies... More...
April 30, 2007
"Transformers" Tidbits, Vol. 2
How about a nice batch of "Transformers" tidbits this fine Monday morning? We have pics, news, and (yes) the first fanboy review to hit the 'net. More...
April 15, 2007
Michael Bay To Direct "Prince of Persia" Vid Game Pic
If you were at all worried about who Disney might nab to direct the Ubisoft video game adaptation, you can rest easy. Michael Bay is on the job! More...
April 11, 2007
First Full Look at the Bumblebee "Transformer"
So far you've only glimpsed Autobots and Decepticons in fleeting, as they smash their way through clips and trailers or loom in the distance of production stills. Now peek at the first detailed visage of a "Transformer" online! More...
April 03, 2007
More New "Transformers" Pics Online
Between all the different trailers, posters, concept art, and production pics, I've lost track of which "Transformers" goodies are new and which ones are old-hat by this point. But Yahoo! has some stuff with the word "new" on... More...
April 02, 2007
LaBeouf on "Transformers"' 20 Set Pieces
Shia LaBeouf continues to hype up his upcoming summer movie "Transformers," but manages to keep releasing new juicy tidbits. Now he estimated the number of big action set pieces, and it's high. More...
March 27, 2007
"Transformers" and "Dark Knight" Casting?
Want to know who'll be playing Barricade in "Transformers" and who actor Alan Dale will be playing in "The Dark Knight"? OK. More...
March 19, 2007
Michael Bay Signs Up for "2012"
No it's not part of the series that includes "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "2010," but it looks like Michael Bay is going to helm the science-fiction adventure "2012: The War for Souls," based on an upcoming novel by... More...
March 16, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man" Sans Tobey Maguire(?), "Transformers," "Superman Returns" Sequel, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, producer Avi Arad talks "Spider-Man"'s future, with or without Tobey Maguire, Shia LaBeouf explains how "Transformers" avoided an R rating, and Brandon Routh discusses his possible adversaries in the... More...
March 15, 2007
IGN Sneaks a Peek at 20 Minutes of "Transformers" Footage
Yesterday, it was the "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" trailer and 12 minutes of "Ratatouille" footage; today, the scoop from ShoWest -- courtesy of IGN Movies -- is a 20-minute glimpse of "Transformers." More...
March 13, 2007
LaBeouf Says MPAA Not the Boss of Spielberg; "Transformers" Avoids R Rating
Fresh from dispelling rumors that he was all set to star as Harrison Ford's son in next year's "Indiana Jones IV," Shia LaBeouf has dispensed more behind-the-scenes information about a high-profile film -- this time, one he definitely is... More...
March 08, 2007
Shia LaBeouf Confirmed as "Indiana Jones" Junior
According to one of Slate Magazine's sources, it's a done deal: Shia LaBeouf IS on board to play the heroic archaeologist's son in "Indiana Jones 4." More...
February 23, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: A "Simpsons Movie" Trailer, "Pirates 3" and "Dark Knight" Tidbits, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, more trailers, spoilers and other tidbits, for "The Simpsons Movie," "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," and "The Dark Knight." More...
February 22, 2007
"Transformers" (Real Life) Cars Make Their Debut
Did you know that the live-action "Transformers" will all be based on actual cars? Which means that each hero and villain are basically ... walking, talking, brawling advertisements. Kind like watching Ronald McDonald beat up on Burger... More...
February 16, 2007
Michael Bay Talks "Transformers" ... and "Bad Boys 3"?
With his "Transformers" movie about to move into a worldwide full-court press push, director Michael Bay sat down with MTV's Josh Horowitz to discuss his "robots in disguise" epic ... and that's not all he talked about. More...
February 15, 2007
Four "Transformers" Clips Unveiled at Toy Fair
Michael Bay and his various Hasbro buddies descended upon the Toy Fair recently, and they brought with 'em a quartet of unfinished scenes from their "Transformers" movie. No, the clips aren't online yet, but I do know of someone who'll... More...
January 24, 2007
"Transformers" Screenshots Meet the Eye
Director/producer/blockbuster king Michael Bay is getting ready to fill your Fourth of July with an army of giant, shape-shifting robots from outer space. We're talking, of course, about the Bay-directed, live-action "Transformers," in... More...
January 18, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Hitcher" Aims to Terrorize Moviegoers
After a busy MLK frame which concluded with the Golden Globe Awards, Hollywood lets the dust settle this weekend as only one new film enters wide release - the horror remake "The Hitcher." More...
January 03, 2007
Spielberg and Bay Say Konnichi-wa, Japan with New "Transformers" Trailer!
In addition to a couple of character shots not included in the US trailer, watch the Japan-only "Transformers" teaser to see Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay hurdle over the language barrier and address their Japanese audience...in... More...
December 26, 2006
First Good Peek at Optimus Prime
The recent trailer has me pretty enthused for Michael Bay's "Transformers," but it's tough finding new stuff to say every time a new piece of promo material hits the wire. Anyway, Empire Magazine has Optimus Prime on its most recent... More...
December 20, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: "Transformers," Honestly!
A few days back I teased my fellow movie freekz into thinking the brand-new "Transformers" teaser was available for viewing. It was a dirty trick, but I was in that kind of mood at the time. But in order to make it up to all you... More...
December 19, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: "Transformers," Finally!
Wow, yay, finally! A teaser trailer for Michael Bay's (and Steven Spielberg's) long-discussed, semi-anticipated and inevitably-profitable "Transformers" has hit the net....! More...
December 13, 2006
Transformers Teaser Trailer Online Next Week!
CanMag has confirmed with Paramount that the first official teaser trailer for "Transformers," not an announcement trailer, will appear online on Wednesday, December 20th in HD. Direct feeds soon to follow. More...
December 06, 2006
(More) New Transformers Pics!
I get the feeling that this is going to be a weekly occurrence until Michael Bay's "Transformers" is finally released, but here you go: More new pics of the robo-vehicles! More...
November 28, 2006
Decepticons Terrorize Tyrese Gibson
Wanna see a picture of Tyrese Gibson being chased by a Decepticon? I didn't either, really, but I gotta admit -- those villainous "Transformers" actually look pretty cool. More...
November 10, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: "Borat" Great Success, A New Sarah Connor, "Transformers" Travails, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, "Borat" blows away the box office competition, a new Sarah Connor is set for the small screen "Terminator," and Shia LaBoeuf describes life working for Michael Bay on "Transformers." More...
November 04, 2006
Shia Labeouf Suffers for "Transformers" Movie
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. More...
October 24, 2006
"Protoform" Transformers Toys
Time for our weekly piece of "Transformers" schpiel: New "protoform" figures have hit the 'net, and they'll allow you to see what the creatures look like in one form or another. Well, they're big ... and pretty tough-lookin'. More...
October 18, 2006
Naomi Watts to Star in Bay's Version of Hitchcock's "Birds"?
Apparently Naomi Watts is itching to become the Queen of the Horror Remake. She's already done "The Ring" and "King Kong" -- and now comes word that she might be toplining Michael Bay's new production of "The Birds." More...
October 12, 2006
"Transformers" Music, Optimus Prime Headshot, and More Set Photos Emerge
Cinematical has a nice roundup of various "Transformers"-related happenings from around the web, including news on the theme song, a first look at Optimus Prime's head, and a photo from the set! More...
October 02, 2006
RT Talks To "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" Director Jonathan Liebesman; "Friday The 13th" Sequel In Negotiations
Leatherface is back, and director Jonathan Liebesman is now giving audiences the creation myth of famed killer in "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning." Liebesman (who may also be directing the next "Friday the 13th"... More...
October 02, 2006
Put Some Words in the Mouth of Optimus Prime!
Fancy yourself a screenwriter? Got some dialogue that you think would be just perfect for Optimus Prime? Well, get ready for your big break, because Paramount is apparently holding a contest in which YOU can pen some banter for the giant robot to... More...
September 28, 2006
"Transformers" Production Winding Down
The main unit shooting is just about to wind down on Michael Bay's "Transformers" flick, and producer Don Murphy has the semi-interesting news posted on his own message board. Elsewhere, screenwriter John Rogers talks about some of the... More...
September 21, 2006
"Transformers" Trailer Around Turkey Time
According to one of the admins over at the official "Transformers" message board, we can expect to see an actual trailer for the sweatily-anticipated action-fest some time between "Thanksgiving" and "Christmas." Which... More...
September 11, 2006
Autobot Bumblebee Caught "Sunbathing"
We've seen pics of what Megatron and Optimus Prime may look like in the upcoming "Transformers" movie, now there's a pic of Bumblebee floating around as well. Ain't It Cool News' 'Quint' found a pic of the yellow Camaro (originally a VW... More...
September 10, 2006
Clear Shots of "Transformers" Leaders Optimus Prime and Megatron
Whether you're into it for the 80's chic, nostalgia, or you just like robots, the new "Transformers" movie is on its way. We still aren't dead certain what they will look like, but new sightings have been made! More...
August 28, 2006
Visit the "Transformers" Set!
Well, not you personally. Sorry. But the IGN FilmForce guys were able to make a visit to the Los Angeles set of Michael Bay's live-action "Transformers" epic, and they came back and wrote up a report. Because that's what they do. More...
August 25, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: "Transformers," "Indiana Jones" rumors, “The Incredible Hulk” and More!
In this week's Ketchup, we found out which Autobots and Decepticons will appear in "Transformers," and George Lucas gave some more hints about the new "Indiana Jones”"flick. More...
August 25, 2006
"Transformers" Concept Art: Megatron Redux?
Since a week can't go by without some tidbit of "Transformers" news, check out a few "possible concept images" of Decepticon leader Megatron from the toymakers at Hasbro. By the looks of it, the big fella's getting some major... More...
August 18, 2006
"Transformers" Revealed!
Which "robots in disguise" will show up for Michael Bay's live-action "Transformers" next year? Two of the pic's screenwriters showed up online this morning to reveal just which Autobots and Decepticons we can look forward to... More...
August 09, 2006
Official "Transformers" Footage from Bay's Own Blog
I've seen some "early Transformers footage" that turned out to be fake, so from now on I'm only going to rely on 'official' sources when sharing any future "robots in disguise" videos. And I suppose that producer Michael Bay's... More...
July 25, 2006
Dane Cook to Make "Transformers" Appearance?
Now here's a piece of geek-news that we certainly didn't see coming. At the Comic Con we learned that Peter Cullen would be returning to voice head "Transformer" Optimus Prime, which is very cool, but now comes word that exceedingly... More...
July 11, 2006
"Transformers" Loses a Big Cast Member
In an effort to deliver the timeliest and geekiest giant versatile robot news, all the movie sites have been reporting that Michael Clarke Duncan would star in Michael Bay's "Transformers." And he was going to. But he's not anymore. More...
June 26, 2006
Wanna Be in the "Transformers" Movie?
Are you between the ages of 16 and 23? Do you LOOK like a high school student? (If you're seventeen, I sure hope you do!) If so, you might be able to land a gig in Michael Bay's "Transformers" movie! (Although I wouldn't hold my breath...) More...
June 14, 2006
Tyrese Talks "Transformers"
Singer turned actor Tyrese Gibson is pretty happy with the way his career's headed, what with all the movie roles and CDs and women drooling over his handsomeness. He recently sat down with the Movieweb folks, and dropped a few nuggets regarding... More...
June 09, 2006
"Transformers" Poster & Official Site Launch
ComingSoon.net and AICN have some "Transformers" goodies to get your weekend started on the right foot. Click here to check out the brand-new and rather slick poster for "Transformers," and then click here to read all about the... More...
June 01, 2006
New "Transformers" On-Set Pics
Head on over to ComingSoon.net for directions to some all-new on-set snapshots for Michael Bay's "Transformers." A bunch more pics (and spoilers, ugh) can be found over at AICN, too. More...
June 01, 2006
Sean Bean to Become the New "Hitcher"
At first I was mostly skeptical regarding this remake of "The Hitcher" that's being set up at Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes outfit. But after reading a few interviews with the original screenwriter (Jake Wade Wall, not Eric Red) and... More...
May 30, 2006
Bay Talks About His "Transformer" Toys
Would you believe Michael Bay has time to post in a blog? Yep, one of Hollywood's most hectic filmmakers has taken to posting "Transformers" updates in his movie blog right here. And so it begins: "We finished our first week. One of... More...
May 24, 2006
Transformers: The Title?
The guy who plays heroic Secret Service agent Aaron Pierce on "24" (Glenn Morshower) dropped a few inadvertant hints recently: Seems he's headed to "New Mexico" to shoot a movie for "Spielberg & Bay" called... More...
May 16, 2006
Michael Bay Buys His Very Own FX Company
Michael Bay already owns his own production company (Platinum Dunes), so obviously he has to own his own FX house! This explains why the "Transformers" director and a partner dropped what must have been a LOT of cash to purchase... More...
May 15, 2006
Tyrese Gibson Joins the "Transformers" Ensemble
The giant robots are, of course, the stars of the "Transformers" universe, but there certainly doesn't seem to be a shortage of flesh & blood actors signing on for the massive production. The newest names added to the call sheet are... More...
May 03, 2006
"Transformers" Find a Fox in Their Midst
Beautiful young actress Megan Fox ("Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen") has been signed to play the female lead in Michael Bay's "Transformers" flick. She'll be joining a cast that includes Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Bernie... More...
April 26, 2006
"We will actually see Cybertron"
AICN's Quint had a very private one-on-one pow-wow with uber-director Michael Bay, and the topic of conversation was extremely Transformer-centric. Click here to read all about the flick's pre-production designs, a handful of action scene... More...
April 21, 2006
"Transformers" Cast Shaping Into Something Cool
IGN FilmForce snagged some solid scoopage by learning the names of several actors attached to Michael Bay's "Transformers" adaptation. We learned last week that Shia LaBeouf was signed up, but now comes a parade of names, including Jon... More...
March 29, 2006
"Transformers" Get Shia With Their First Cast Member
Busy young actor Shia LaBeouf is in late-stage talks with Paramount to star in their (and Michael Bay's) upcoming big-screen rendition of "The Transformers," says IGN FilmForce. Modern movie fans will recognize the young Mr. LaBeouf from... More...
February 22, 2006
"Darkness" Director to Helm Jason's Origin Tale
New Line has hired "Darkness Falls" director Jonathan Liebesman to helm the as-yet-untitled "Friday the 13th" prequel which is being fast-tracked in an effort to make a 10/13 release date. Mr. Liebesman also just got finished... More...
February 14, 2006
Bay's Platinum Backs the Next Jason Flick
We heard a few New Line rumblings last week that indicated a new "Friday the 13th" flick was being tossed together to hit a release date of Friday, October 13th, 2006. Now comes word from Variety that Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes shingle... More...
September 23, 2005
Clooney Expresses Confusion at "Transformers" Involvement
One little piece of geeky gossip that's been making the rounds is that George Clooney will be voicing the heroic Optimus Prime in DreamWorks' impending adaptation of "The Transformers." We guess someone forgot to tell Mr. Clooney. More...
September 15, 2005
"I Am Legend" Will Finally Get Made!
After years of languishing in development purgatory, an all-new adaptation of Richard Matheson's "I Am Legend" has finally hit the fast track, thanks to Warner Bros. and "Constantine" director Francis Lawrence. More...
August 10, 2005
Lawsuit Says "The Island" is a Clone
Sci-fi geeks have been telling about it for weeks, but the similarities between Michael Bay's "The Island" and Robert Fiveson's "Parts: The Clonus Horror" are about to be aired in a federal court ... barring a quick settlement,... More...
July 25, 2005
"Chocolate" Remains Sweet at the Box Office
Fending off a handful of newcomers this past weekend was "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," and the family-friendly confection proved to have some serious staying power at the box office. The Tim Burton/Johnny Depp collaboration pulled... More...
July 23, 2005
Box Office: Michael Bay Haters Rejoice - The Island Sinks
Michael Bay haters (I'm not one of them) can cherish this weekend. His newest explosion-fest, The Island, bombed at the box office with an estimated $4.4M on Friday, according to Showbizdata. It took the third spot behind last Friday's chart... More...
July 21, 2005
Critical Consensus: Critics Do the "Hustle," Escape "Island" and "Bears"
This week's wide releases share a theme of Escape. Escape from The Game, escape from the bottom of the Little League standings, escape from a futuristic Philip K. Dick-esque dystopian island, and escape from a family of murderous weirdos. Which of... More...
July 18, 2005
"Charlie" Sells a Lot of Golden Tickets to Snatch the Box Office Prize
Another summer weekend, another massive opening. Knocking "Fantastic Four" out of the number one spot, Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" pulled in just over $55 million during its first three days of release.... More...
July 14, 2005
"Transformers" Lay Claim to July 4th Weekend (2007, that is)
ComingSoon.net kindly shares a press release from the fine filmmaking folks over at DreamWorks, and the short version is this: Michael Bay's "The Transformers" -- July 4th, 2007. Click on in for a closer look at the specifics... More...
July 13, 2005
Beautiful Brewster to Tangle with Teenaged Leatherface
Nothing pleases me more than the phrase "Bloody Disgusting Exclusive," and here's a pretty solid piece of news from one of horrordom's finest websites: The amazingly gorgeous and conveniently quite-talented Jordana Brewster (best known... More...
July 08, 2005
See a Sneak Preview of The Island -- This Saturday Only
Want to see "The Island" before its national rollout on July 22? Well, good news. There will be a nation-wide public sneak preview of "The Island" this Saturday, July 9. A cautionary tale about the dark side of cloning,... More...
June 27, 2005
Bay & Co. Get Some Filmmakers for Their "Hitcher" Remake
Variety reminds us that we reported on Platinum Dunes' "Hitcher" remake a little while ago -- by announcing the all-new director and screenwriter. Veteran music video director Dave Meyers will helm Rogue Pictures' revisit of Robert... More...
May 24, 2005
"Darkness Falls" Director to Tackle Leatherface's Origin Story
The Hollywood Reporter informs us that Jonathan Liebesman ("Darkness Falls") has been tapped by Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes shingle to direct a prequel to their "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" remake. More...
May 20, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: The Island
Yahoo! Movies brings us an all-new trailer for Michael Bay's sci-fi thriller "The Island." A tale of utopian societies, rampant cloning, and desperate escapes, "The Island" hopes to be one of the "out of left field"... More...
April 26, 2005
Bay Thinks Remakes Are for the "Birds"
After remaking "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "The Amityville Horror," as well as staking out "The Hitcher" for the same treatment, Michael Bay and his Platinum Dunes partners have yet another classic they want to... More...
April 18, 2005
Michael Bay and Platinum Dunes "Hitch" on to Another Remake
No sooner is one remake an opening weekend hit than Michael Bay and his Platinum Dunes partners are press-releasing a new production. As "The Amityville Horror" was enjoying a smashing debut weekend, the Dunes boys announced that their... More...
April 07, 2005
Michael Bay Contemplates a Transforming Career Move
Ever since Steven Spielberg climbed aboard as executive producer on the Paramount / DreamWorks project "The Transformers," fans have been wondering who the director will be. Buzz earlier this week stated that it was going to be a toss-up... More...
March 30, 2005
Paramount Believes in "Superstition"
Seems like screenwriter Neal Marshall Stevens ("13 Ghosts") impressed the Paramount folks with his "Superstition" screenplay. Described by Variety as the story of "a scientifically conducted seance that draws a deadly... More...
March 18, 2005
Trailer for Michael Bay's "The Island"
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March 07, 2005
7-Minute "Island" Visit With McGregor, Bean & Bay
Yahoo! Movies and Showbiz Networks bring us a seven-minute behind-the-scenes set visit upon Michael Bay's "The Island." Stars Ewan McGregor and Sean Bean share some tidbits about the upcoming movie (which sounds like a pretty cool... More...
February 22, 2005
Bay in His Own "World"
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