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10 Things You Didn't Know About Michael Bay

Kristy Puchko — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:33:07 +0000

Everybody's always picking on Michael Bay. You know, because of 'Transformers, 'Transformers 2' and pretty much every other film he's directed. But give the guy a chance, maybe get to know him a little bit and then go watch 'Pain and Gain' not with the burning humiliation that this is a movie from the 'Armageddon' guy, but that you're watching a film made by the man who directed your favorite milk commercial. Yes, that milk commercial. Here are 10 things you didn't know about Michael Bay.

'Transformers 4′ and 'Teenange Mutant Ninja Turtles' Updates From Michael Bay

Jacob Hall — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:18:17 +0000

Michael Bay's 'Pain and Gain' arrived in theaters this weekend, so naturally, everyone is asking him about 'Transformers 4' and 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.' Although both films don't arrive until 2014, Bay offered additional information about them that will possibly ease the jittery nerves of fanboys all over the world.

'Pain and Gain' Exclusive Red-Band Clip: Meet The Rock's Beautiful Russian Girlfriend

ScreenCrush Staff — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:33:53 +0000

'Pain and Gain' - the new Michael Bay film starring Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson - is insane. And we mean that in the best possible way. Don't believe us? We have a brand new exclusive 'Pain and Gain' clip that can prove it! It's NSFW and it's very funny.

'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Gets a Splinter

Britt Hayes — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:05:15 +0000

The Michael Bay produced ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles‘ movie has found its Master Splinter in Danny Woodburn, who you might recognize from his days on ‘Seinfeld.’ Deadline reports that character actor Danny Woodburn has joined the cast of ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ as Splinter, the turtles’ mentor who also happens to be a rat. It’s [...]

Michael Bay Describes 'Transformers 4′ in Three Words

Jacob Hall — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:20:22 +0000

Director Michael Bay is currently making the press rounds for the upcoming 'Pain and Gain' and, naturally, he's getting asked about the about-to-shoot 'Transformers 4.' Although Bay has remained mum on details so far, he described the upcoming film in three words that will get fans' imaginations running.

'Transformers 4′ Casting Confirmed for Nicola Peltz as Female Lead

Jacob Hall — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:22:16 +0000

Director Michael Bay has promised that 'Transformers 4' (which we still can't believe isn't called 'Tr4snformers') will take the series in a new direction and the casting shows that he isn't kidding. Gone are Shia LeBeouf and Megan Fox, in are Mark Wahlberg and the previously rumored but now confirmed Nicola Peltz.

Megan Fox Joins 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles': Is She Our New April O'Neil?

Damon Houx — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:40:35 +0000

When Megan Fox left 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon,' it seemed that her relationship with director Michael Bay (who she jokingly refered to as Hitler) was over and the two would never work together again. But now Bay has announced that Fox is joining his 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' reboot.

Michael Bay Talks 'Transformers 4′: "We've Redesigned Everything"

Jacob Hall — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 02:35:31 +0000

Well, 'Transformers 4' is happening and Michael Bay is directing it and there's nothing the franchise's detractors can do stop it. All anyone can do now is wonder how long it'll take them to name it 'Tr4nsformers.' However, it looks like the next entry in the series will be a completely different experience...at least that's what Bay is saying.

'Transformers 4′ Searching for Hot Girls to Keep Mark Wahlberg Company

Britt Hayes — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:30:01 +0000

'Transformers 4' is happening and while we don't know much about the film, we do know this much: it will be directed by Michael Bay, hence it will star a hot young girl. In previous installments it was Megan Fox or Isabel Lucas or Rosie Huntington-Whiteley but with an all new cast lined up for 'Transformers 4' (headed by Mark Wahlberg), Bay is out searched for fresh blood. So what girls does he have in his sights?

Mark Wahlberg Now Confirmed For 'Transformers 4′

Damon Houx — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:55:45 +0000

So much of the scuttlebutt around movies is usually half-truths. Three weeks ago we reported that Mark Wahlberg might be up for 'Transformers 4.' The next day it was denied. But now it looks like Wahlberg has been confirmed for the movie by the director himself.

Mark Wahlberg Not Joining 'Transformers 4′ After All

Mike Sampson — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:25:03 +0000

Yesterday, the disturbing rumor hit the web: Mark Wahlberg was in talks with director Michael Bay to star in 'Transformers 4.' But today we have an update from Bay himself who clarifies the news and explains where the confusion came from.

'Transformers 4′: Could Mark Wahlberg be Joining the Cast?

Damon Houx — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:06:57 +0000

Michael Bay played footsies for a while with doing more 'Transformers' movies, but has signed up for a fourth film, because... well, money. Lots and lots of it. Bay earned $80 Million from the first film (which is the lowest grossing film of the franchise), and gets 8% of the merchandising money, so it's safe to assume that he makes over $100 Million a sequel. But it looks like he's bringing in a new lead.

Michael Bay Threatening the World With Fourth 'Transformers' Film

Mike Sampson — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:05:08 +0000

After rumors began floating out of the New York Toy Fair, Michael Bay took to his official site to confirm the reports that he would return to direct a fourth installment in the ‘Transformers’ franchise.

Patrick Dempsey Gives Account of Michael Bay's Bad Temper [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:13:51 +0000

As the actors of ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ make the talk-show circuit, accounts of Michael Bay’s legendary temper are starting to pile up. On Wednesday night’s episode of the ‘Late Show,’ Patrick Dempsey shared his own story involving a run-in with the director.

According to Dempsey, co-star Shia LaBeouf gave him pointers on how to avoid confrontations with Bay. “Shia told me never get in his eyeline, always stay behind him. So, I would put my chair right behind his so I could see what he’s up to and be one step ahead of him,” he said.

Shia LaBeouf Reveals He Pranked Michael Bay on 'Transformers' Set [VIDEO]

Andy Scott — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:46:43 +0000

Michael Bay may be notoriously difficult to work with, but that didn’t stop Shia LaBeouf from pranking the director on the set of ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon.’

On Monday night’s ‘Late Show With David Letterman,’ LaBeouf said some people dream about getting screamed at by Bay since it’s like “getting insulted by Don Rickles.” And he described the director as “aggressive” and “demanding.”