Michael Bay Says No to "Transformers 2"

[RebelMan]

Source: Michael Bay
August 21, 2007


Transformers director Michael Bay has responded to Paramount/DreamWorks' decision to become exclusive to HD DVD instead of releasing movies on both Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD:

Bay said: "I want people to see my movies in the best formats possible. For them to deny people who have Blu-ray sucks! They were progressive by having two formats. No Transformers 2 for me!"

Will this change Paramount/DreamWorks' mind about at least releasing Transformers also on Blu-ray Disc? We're not sure, but we have a feeling Mr. Bay isn't the only unhappy one. Yesterday's press release itself concluded with a note that read, "Today's announcement does not include films directed by Steven Spielberg as his films are not exclusive to either format."

UPDATE:

Clarification of the Michael Bay "No Transformers 2" Statement

Earlier today we reported that Michael Bay would probably not be working on Transformers 2, in light of Paramount's decision regarding Blu-Ray.

Nelson has posted a follow up message on the Shoot for the Edit forums clarifying that all Michael meant was that:

"He said he just wants people to know that we should be able to view his movies in the format of our choice. Period. Nothing more, nothing less"

[Gumby]

I love how Bay articulates things. The man is a freaking idiot.

Remember when Bruce Willis bashed him on the Internet? Bay said, "yeah right, that wasn't Bruce Willis. Would Bruce Willis be on the Internet at 3 in the morning? I don't think so!"

Tool. Let Spielberg direct Transformers 2 so we can see what the hell is going on. And KILL SHIA.

[open32]

Im not upset about Bay not directing it. I liked the movie but there where lots of scenes I didnt think where done as good as they could have been.

I also dont believe it has anything to do with a Blu-Ray - HD DVD thing. All these formats of such a mass produced things should not exist anyway.

[RebelMan]

Bay Retracts "No Transformers 2" Statement
Source: Michael Bay
August 22, 2007


Early Tuesday morning, Michael Bay posted on his official website that Paramount/DreamWorks' decision to exclusively support HD DVD and not Blu-ray meant he would not be coming back for Transformers 2. Now, he's taking it all back. Here's his new post:

Last night at dinner I was having dinner with three Blu-Ray owners, they were pissed about no Transformers Blu-Ray and I drank the kool aid hook line and sinker. So at 1:30 in the morning I posted - nothing good ever comes out of early am posts mind you - I over reacted. I heard where Paramount is coming from and the future of HD and players that will be close to the $200 mark which is the magic number. I like what I heard.

As a director, I'm all about people seeing films in the best quality possible, and I saw and heard firsthand people upset about a corporate decision.

So today I saw 300 on HD-DVD, it rocks!

So I think I might be back on to do Transformers 2!

Michael Bay

[i_survived_disturbia]

Thanks for the news! I hope they make a "Transformers 2" and have Shia come back for the role. He did great at it. And I think it really helped his career and since he's the star, I would be surprised if he didn't come back. This is my favorite movie!!!!