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News Credits: 1 · by **riogrande100** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:03 am

Say what you like about the man, but the fact that he is standing up for consumers and missing out on a lot of money out of the principle for us consumers.

because Paramount screwing Blu ray Customers.

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=415

News Credits: 1 · by **Maju Garzett** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:35 am

This should be Newsified. Paramount seriously dug a grave for TF Movies. Will TF2 have the same feel to it? Will the art direction change? Will there be shakey cam (I hope not)?

Only time will tell.

News Credits: 487 · by **Darth Bombshell** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:50 am

Maju Garzett wrote:This should be Newsified.

As it is said, so shall it be.

by **Fred2012** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:55 am

so... no tf2...

News Credits: 150 · by **GetterDragun** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:56 am

tyler1451 wrote:so... no tf2...

No, don't start rumors like that. At this time Michael Bay is saying he will not direct TF2.

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:56 am

Wait, so does this mean there won't be a second movie or does it just mean the he won't have anything to do with the second movie?

Either way, I'm taking this as good news. I wonder how this will play out!

News Credits: 4 · by **General Magnus** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:58 am

Paramount has to be deeply retarded not make Transformers 2...

News Credits: 2 · by **Nico** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:59 am

What about pople who only have NORMAL dvd???
Will they make a Transformers DVD for those who have regular one. Not everybody has HD-DVD.

News Credits: 8 · by **Liege Evilmus** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:59 am

I was real happy with the final product he produced, and as its been stated, I do respect the guy for sticking to his guns on this.

If he doesn't return for TF2, I realy will be upset because stories always go down hill when directors change, and I'm tired of the constant rehashing of TRANSFORMERS.

I wish they would just pick a story and stick to it!

If he does leave though, can I suggest Simon Furman to take his place :-?

News Credits: 125 · by **Counterpunch** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:00 am

Whatever.

You'll buckle like a belt at the money which will be offered to you in order to overcome your 'artistic objection'.

F' off Bay.

News Credits: 3554 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:00 am

GetterDragun wrote:
tyler1451 wrote:so... no tf2...

No, don't start rumors like that. At this time Michael Bay is saying he will not direct TF2.

Yeah, Bay is just saying he won't do Transformers 2 if there's not a Blu-Ray DVD release. That doesn't mean there won't be a Transformers 2, it just means that Bay won't be doing it. Paramount/Dreamworks would just hire a different director.

News Credits: 1 · by **QuietStorm** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:01 am

What a dork, the biggest movie of his career, and he has to go and pout because its not on some stupid format that Sony concocted? Cmon, we've seen how Sony exclusive tech does...do I have to mention the Mini Disc?

This is dumb. Stupid and childlike. All because Bay himself bought a Blu-Ray player when they first came out.

Word.

by **Wilko** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:01 am

Allow me to be the first to say Bye Bye Mr Bay don't let the door hit you on the way out!

Just so long as they find a good director for TF2... which as General Magnus said they would be deeply retarded not to make

News Credits: 487 · by **Darth Bombshell** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:01 am

Seibertron wrote:Yeah, Bay is just saying he won't do Transformers 2 if there's not a Blu-Ray DVD release. That doesn't mean there won't be a Transformers 2, it just means that Bay won't be doing it. Paramount/Dreamworks would just hire a different director.

That's either a good thing or a bad thing, depending on what side of the fence you're on.

News Credits: 3554 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:01 am

Nico wrote:What about pople who only have NORMAL dvd???
Will they make a Transformers DVD for those who have regular one. Not everybody has HD-DVD.

Yes, there will be a regular DVD. This is just in regards to the HD-DVD and Blu-Ray battle. We're a long ways away from them abandoning regular DVDs.

News Credits: 487 · by **Darth Bombshell** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:03 am

Seibertron wrote:Yes, there will be a regular DVD. This is just in regards to the HD-DVD and Blu-Ray battle. We're a long ways away from them abandoning regular DVDs.

Which is good, but they didn't do themselves any favors by not actually saying that in the press release.

News Credits: 2 · by **Nico** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:03 am

I think no Micheal Bay might be a good think... :grin:

by **Fred2012** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:03 am

ok, im just shocked... i mean i saw countless behind the scenes and intervies with michal bay and he talks about how he loved filming transformers, and now, all of a sudden, hes not directing it?! and HIS reason!? because paramount isnt releasing it on bluray and he wants fans to see it in best quality??!! what a lie! he just wants tf to be available on all different players so he can make even more money! f*k u michael bay, you made enough f*cking money of of the theater release AND not even to mention all the money your gonna make off of the imax release! i never hated michael bay before but this crosses it! that greedy f*cker!

News Credits: 3554 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:03 am

QuietStorm wrote:What a dork, the biggest movie of his career, and he has to go and pout because its not on some stupid format that Sony concocted? Cmon, we've seen how Sony exclusive tech does...do I have to mention the Mini Disc?

This is dumb. Stupid and childlike. All because Bay himself bought a Blu-Ray player when they first came out.

Word.

The mini-disc? [sarcasm]What about the extremely popular Sony Betamax that outdid VHS?[/sarcasm]

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:04 am

1337W422102 wrote:Wait, so does this mean there won't be a second movie or does it just mean the he won't have anything to do with the second movie?

Either way, I'm taking this as good news. I wonder how this will play out!

I think he's just saying he won't be a part of it. From earlier reports, TF2 already has the green light. With this version making nearly 650 million globally before IMAX and DVD sales, I don't think there's any doubt we'll see TF 2, 3, and beyond. If MB does indeed bow out of the chance to do another, Paramount will just find someone else to direct. Maybe Spielberg will step up to the plate...

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:05 am

Good.

And I am truly sick of companies dumping the majority in favour of the minority.

News Credits: 3554 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:06 am

tyler1451 wrote:ok, im just shocked... i mean i saw countless behind the scenes and intervies with michal bay and he talks about how he loved filming transformers, and now, all of a sudden, hes not directing it?! and HIS reason!? because paramount isnt releasing it on bluray and he wants fans to see it in best quality??!! what a lie! he just wants tf to be available on all different players so he can make even more money! f*k u michael bay, you made enough f*cking money of of the theater release AND not even to mention all the money your gonna make off of the imax release! i never hated michael bay before but this crosses it! that greedy f*cker!

Playing devil's advocate here ... what's wrong with Bay wanting to make more money by having the DVDs available for all 3 formats: regular DVD, HD-DVD and Blu-Ray DVD? I agree that it's a poor decision on behalf of the various major companies to only offer up one format on the next generation DVD players, but I don't see how you can fault Bay for wanting to make more money. I agree with Bay about Blu-Ray, but I disagree with him about his tactic.

Ah well, it provides good Tuesday morning Internet drama. Wiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!