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'Transformers 4′: Has Michael Bay Cast His Young Leads?

Damon Houx — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:15:13 +0000

Though it’s an early report, we’re hearing word that Michael Bay has lined up his younger leads for ‘Transformers 4.’ The names of the non-robots in disguise? Brenton Thwaites and Nicola Peltz. And considering that Michael Bay denied that he was going to cast Mark Wahlberg until it was later revealed that he cast Mark [...]

Michael Bay Threatening the World With Fourth 'Transformers' Film

Mike Sampson — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:00:08 +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.

Will Michael Bay Direct More 'Transformers' Movies?

Jeff Giles — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:51:16 +0000

Michael Bay told anyone who would listen that three ‘Transformers’ movies were enough for him. Maybe we shouldn’t have believed him.

According to Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner, the company is “actively discussing” Bay’s return for the blockbuster franchise’s fourth outing, which could film back-to-back with ‘Transformers 5.’

Weekend Box Office: 'Transformers' Retains Top Spot

Grace Niemitalo — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:56:10 +0000

Boosted by unexpectedly strong word-of-mouth and generous reviews, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' was number one for the second weekend in a row, becoming the top-grossing movie of 2011 thus far with a total take of $261.0 million.

Coming in second, the Jennifer Aniston-featured dark comedy 'Horrible Bosses' earned an estimated $28.1 million, while the family flick 'Zookeeper' came in third with $21.0 million.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Explains How She Resisted the Charms of Shia LaBeouf [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:13:43 +0000

Shia LaBeouf may have had a relationship with Megan Fox while filming the first two installments of ‘Transformers,’ but Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was somehow able to resist his charms, she said Thursday on ‘Chelsea Lately.’

“It was tough,” Huntington-Whiteley laughed. “I really had to tie myself into my trailer. I really had to restrain myself. Seven months of shooting, it was really tough for me. I had to wear a chastity belt.”

New Movie Releases: 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon,' 'Larry Crowne' [VIDEOS]

Andy Scott — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:36:33 +0000

The ‘Transformers’ are back for two and a half hours worth of action in ‘Dark of the Moon,’ the third movie in Michael Bay’s mega-blockbuster franchise.

Reviews for the movie have been a bit on the negative side; but with it already pulling in $13.5 million on Tuesday, it’s looking to be one of the biggest, if not the biggest, movie of the year.

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.”

Shia LaBeouf Reveals He Hooked Up with Megan Fox

Andy Scott — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:34:03 +0000

In a new Details cover story, Shia LaBeouf says he had a fling with his ‘Transformers’ co-star, Megan Fox.

“Look, you’re on the set for six months, with someone who’s rooting to be attracted to you, and you’re rooting to be attracted to them,” he said in the issue.