Jalopnik: Michael Bay

Michael Bay's Need For Speed: The Run trailer is awesome

Ray Wert — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:00:00 EDT

Yes, that's correct — Michael Bay is no longer just content with destroying our cineplexes, childhood memories, and Chevrolet commercials (strangely, all three types of destruction intersect in the Transformers franchise) with his brand of "Awesome." Now he's going after the world of video games. Bay's directed this trailer for EA's Need For Speed: The Run and yes, it's every bit the Baygasm you expect. More »

Video Shows Transformers 3 Skull-Slicing Accident

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:30:00 EDT

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Video of the Transformers 3 accident that put extra Gabriela Cedillo in a coma was leaked to RadarOnline. The footage shows Cedillo's car being pulled along a barrier, but does it contradict the studio's claim she wasn't in the shoot? More »

Transformers 3 Studio Contradicts Police In Skull-Slicing Incident

Matt Hardigree — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:15:00 EDT

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As investigators attempt to determine the cause of the Transformers 3 accident that sent a 24-year-old extra to hospital with brain injuries, Paramount, the studio behind the film, is suddenly contradicting eyewitness and police reports. More »

Autobots, "Rollbar" Out? Fake Autobot Jeep On Transformers 3 Set

Ray Wert — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:30:00 EDT

The latest vehicle spotted near the set of Michael Bay's third robogasm is a lifted and anything-but-stock red Autobot-emblemed Jeep." The coolest upgrade? A gunner cage on the back. The only problem? It's not an actual vehicle from the movie. More »

This Is What Happens When Michael Bay Comes To Town

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:15:00 EDT

Last week Michael Bay continued his reign of terror on Chicago to make the robogasmic explosion pornfest operating under the working title Transformers 3. Here's an up-close look at the destruction and video of them blowing up the Second City. More »

Transformers 3 Carnage Hits Chicago

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:15:00 EDT

Michael Bay's being himself again on the set of Transformers 3 — wrecking things and causing general chaos on the streets of Chicago. Wonder if the green Hummer below will be unceremoniously dumped from the movie cast like Megan Fox. More »

Bay: "Transformers 3 Coming July 1st, 2011"

Ray Wert — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Director Michael Bay, the master of robogasmic disaster, announced yesterday Transformers 3 just started pre-production and this next installment in his three-part GM commercial is coming July 1st, 2011. To commemorate, here's what a Model T Autobot would look like. More »

Michael Bay Is A Perv, Makes Megan Fox Wash Ferrari

Wes Siler — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EDT

44-year old Transformers 2 director Michael Bay made 23-year old Megan Fox wash his Ferrari as part of her audition for the film. The best part? He filmed it. More »

Decepticon Baddie Revealed By Sam Witwicky

Wes Siler — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT

"The initial spark of his look [was] the actual Decepticon logo. He's the ancestor, the first version of this exoskeleton," said Shia LaBeouf, revealing this first shot of "The Fallen," the villain from Transformers 2. More »

Transformers 2 Trailer Goes Live Ahead Of Super Bowl

Wes Siler — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:05:00 EST

Michael Bay's explosiongasmic Transformers 2 trailer has dropped before tonight's Super Bowl. Watch in horror as a giant one-wheeled Devastator destroys Vegas and in amazement as a Decepticon transforms into an Audi R8. More »

Transformers 2: Megatron Really a Tank?

Mark Arnold — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:20:00 EDT

Adding a smidgen of confirmation to rumors that Megatron will be a tank in next summer's Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen is this image of a villainous bot with tank treads. While it may just be a concept for a possible design, it definitely looks capable of some serious robo-butt-kicking. The Corvette Centennial had better watch its back. [via seibertron] More »

Report: Devastator, Seven Constructicons To Appear In Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:00:00 EDT

In case red n' blue semis and military six-by-sixes didn't offer big enough robo-thrills in the last installment of Transformers, we've now read a report Devastator, a robot formed by "seven Constructicons" (different pieces of construction equipment), will be one of the Decepticons in next summer's Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Given Michael Bay's desire to keep giant transforming robots as realistic as possible, that many vehicles could yield a positively monstrous robot. A rendering of what "Long Haul," one of the seven, might look like, is further fanning the flames in the 'former forums already overrun with rampant flame-wars over the veracity of the claim. Of course, in the giant robot arms race, if one side has giant merging robot capabilities, you have to assume the other will step up to the plate in kind. Can somebody say "Aerialbots?" Hit the jump for the full rendering of what "Long Haul" could look [TFW2005, iesb] Image credit: IESB, keyframe1 More »

Could This Be Arcee From Transformers 2?

Wes Siler — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:20:00 EDT

Ratchet, Ironhide Spotted; Transformers 2 Filming In Arizona?

Travis Hudson — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:30:00 EDT

Today's daily Transformers 2 update comes with more spotted Autobots and rumors of a filming location. Photographed in the Culver City, Calif. is this truck loaded up with Ironhide and Ratchet. This is the third Transformer spotting we've seen over the past week. Last Friday we saw twin Barricades, yesterday we caught glimpse of Optimus Prime and now we have Ratchet and Ironhide. My keen eye also noticed that all of the spotted Transformers are being hauled around from seemingly the same truck and trailer. That's one hell of a lucky truck driver. More »

Optimus Prime Spotting Reaffirms Transformers 2 Filming

Travis Hudson — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:15:00 EDT

Who's that familiar truck spotted on a Los Angeles freeway? Oh! It must be Optimus Prime! This Optimus Prime spotting comes less than a week after we saw twin Barricades in Culver City, Calif., and it just continues to affirm that the sequel to the robogasm Transformers is, indeed, in the early filming stages. More »

Two Barricade Saleen Mustangs Spotted, Transformers 2 Already Filming?

Travis Hudson — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:00:00 EDT

These shots, snapped in a drive-by of a trailer in the movie-making capital of Culver City, Calif. are two Saleen Mustangs outfitted with that familiar paint scheme that marks a very special 'stang. This can only mean filming of Michael Bay's next masterpiece is underway or getting pretty damn close. We can already hear Wert's robogasms from here. More »

"Transformers 2" Countdown Clock Live On Michael Bay Site, He Probably Thinks It's "Awesome"

Ray Wert — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:40:00 EDT

Whoever knew Michael Bay had the guts to make fun of himself as much as he has in this new Verizon FiOS commercial? Especially given he's the director that brought us the robogasmic explosion of fury that was Transformers. Well, we must admit it's rather funny. But a love-fest starring everyone's favorite Chevy-lover ain't the only reason to mention the man behind the robots' disguises today. We've also just noticed Bay's got himself a countdown clock running on his personal website to the supposed June 26, 2009 release date for "Transformers 2." Our guess is he thinks the new movie'll be pretty "Awesome" too. Remember when Bay used to just direct Chevy commercials? No, real Chevy commercials. [Michael Bay] More »

Haha, Film School Rejects called the Transformers...

Ray Wert — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:20:00 EDT

Haha, Film School Rejects called the Transformers HD-DVD a Michael Bay-gasm. Haha-ha...ha...{sob}...why didn't we copyright blank-gasm when it was just our thing? [FSJ] More »

Transformers Takes In $152.5 Million As Giant Freaking Robots Become Giant Freaking Piles Of Cash

Ray Wert — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Looks like even the directon of Michael Bay couldn't dent the huge opening week take of Transformers. The movie all about cars that turn into robots swallowed up $67.6 million in ticket sales over the weekend and $152.5 million since the movie opened a week ago from the 22 million-plus people experiencing a robogasm in the theater. That huge haul gives the Bay-directed film the title of "biggest first week revenues ever for a non-sequel." Does Bay get like a trophy or a plaque for that or something? While we try and figure out if we can rig something up for him out of the wreckage of old Decepticons we blew up with fireworks as a child, feel free to take a run through our entire Transformers tag page or the gallery below. Also, ignore that sound you hear right now, it's just Rick Wagoner screaming in joy over the rare bit of good news GM's gotten this month. More »

The Jalopnik Transformers Movie Quasi-Review: An Ameribot Revolution!

Ray Wert — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:01:00 EDT

Last night Ben Wojdyla and I made our way over to Birmingham to take in a sneak preview showing of the new Transformers movie. This review is split into two parts — one that's safe and spoiler-free (starting here above the fold) and then the nitty-gritty of the film (at the bottom of the area in italics below the fold). Peruse the part below the fold at your own risk and may the maker have mercy on your non-robotic soul. Oh and the pictures, there's some LA preview pics in there and some pics the General gave us of some of the designers — oh, that first one's Brian Smith, he put the stripes on Bumblebee, and yes, that's the light-up Autobot t-shirt. — Ed. More »

Classic Ad Watch: Remember When Michael Bay Just Directed Car Commercials?

Ray Wert — Thu, 10 May 2007 18:09:19 EDT

Transformers Movie Update: Fifty Hot Screen Shots Of Movie Action!

Ray Wert — Mon, 07 May 2007 14:32:00 EDT

Despite the whole "Optimus Prime with lips" thing, we've got to say we're still pretty excited about the upcoming live-action movie. Of course, maybe that's only because we were able to snag these fifty some-odd PR shots from Paramount Pictures. Enjoy the ensuing robogasm. [Please note, we cannot be in any way held liable for those of you having a robogasm and any other -gasm simultaneously due to the hot robot action spliced in with the hot Megan Fox action. Just sayin'...] – Ray Wert More »

Transformers Movie Update: Optimus Prime Will NOT Have Lips — So Sayeth Michael Bay!

Ray Wert — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 02:01:00 EDT

The Bay speaks, and here's what he has to say about our little video we obtained of Autobot king trucker Optimus Prime speaking with the lips:

"The unreleased ad (Prime speaks) that was posted on youtube was a test that European were making with the ads. The clip where OP was "speaking," lets just say that it wasn't OP or Cullen speaking. It was something the European studios added on their own. In fact, it was a test shot."

Glad he finally cleared that up. Oh yeah, we've also got some new screen shots from the movie to show you — enjoy. We know we will, because tonight will be the first night in a long while we can finally sleep soundly knowing Bay hasn't fubar-ed at least this one tiny part of our most cherished memories of childhood. – Ray Wert More »

Exclusive Transformers Update! Michael Bay Is Leaking Robot CGI All Over The Interwebs

Ray Wert — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 10:43:14 EST

We received a couple more pics this AM from one of our own embedded "Deep Throat" tipsters in the land of Michael Bay. And this here tipster got us some gems — how about that Bumblebee blaster above, eh? We've got four of the larger-than-life CGI and prettily-painted pics of the Camaro-y Bumblebee, the diesel-y Optimus Prime and of course, the — err — metallic crap-y Megatron in the gallery below. [Hat tip to faithful reader and Studebaker owner Mike!] – Ray Wert More »

Transfomers In Detroit: Michael Bay Will Lay Waste To Your City

Ray Wert — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 10:50:26 EDT

As a word of warning, if Michael Bay says "I want to film my movie in your city" — say no. Just because it's a movie like Transformers — and he's like some big muckety-muck director, it doesn't matter. The guy's a "shoot for the edit" kind of director. That means he'll do as much damage as possible shooting one of his big-budget flicks — ten times the damage to your town, city or favorite asteroid as is necessary — just to make sure he's got the right shot when he gets back to the edit room where he'll splice together the best of the carnage. Best bet's just to not let him get anywhere near you, your loved ones, your belongings or the city you call home. Lucky for Detroit, we're used to fires, explosions and the sounds of random gunfire. It's part of the reason we're the most masculine city on earth. If you don't believe it — check out the huge gallery of explosive shots one of our readers took of General Bay storming downtown Detroit. Or as we here in the Motor City like to call it — Wednesday. – Ray Wert More »

Transformers Movie Update! All Detroit's Streets Are Belong To Michael Bay

Ray Wert — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 11:26:13 EDT

The Freep's reporting this morning that Michael Bay's got some of downtown Detroit's streets closed for filming today of the Transformers live-action film. You know what that means — one of us will be getting his fan-boy shwerve on today. Oh yeah, baby — let's see us some hot Chevy Camaro action. Filming's supposed to be taking place downtown on Fort Street between Washington and Griswold, and Shelby between Congress and Lafayette...and of course at the old Michigan Train Depot — which is where our boy Bay filmed his movie "The Island." – Ray Wert More »

Transformers Movie Update! Michael Bay To Film Scene At Detroit's Old Michigan Central Train Station?

Ray Wert — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 17:55:19 EDT

We'll not put anything past Michael Bay — because when Michael Bay finds something he likes, we feel like he'll use it and use it and use it again until it's worn, busted and ready for demolition. Kind of like Detroit's old Michigan Central Train Station. It's a set spot Bay's used once before for a scene from his movie "The Island" — and it would appear based on reports from Detroit's WDIV, he's looking for a return engagement at the beginning of October to see if he can't beat the shit out of the rusted, craptastic and altogether scary as hell hulk of a former train station one more time. So, will this mean we'll get to see the concept Saleen Camaro take a run through the streets of Detwa dressed up in Bumblebee-gold-and-black? Who knows — but we know we've one fan-boy on staff who'll be looking to find out come October 1st. Hell, it's really just another excuse to head over to Slow's BBQ across the street — where more than one Jalopnik editor's found himself on one or two occassions. More »

Exclusive Transformers Movie Update: Optimus Prime And Starscream Robot Modes Are Teh Suck — And The Pictures Prove It!

Ray Wert — Sun, 20 Aug 2006 15:39:17 EDT

Our Transformers main man, Hue Hughes, gave us the lowdown on some pictures found over on one of the biggest Transformers fan-sites, TFW2005.com. The pictures are none other than robot-modes of Autobot main man himself and sporting the long-nosed semi look, Optimus Prime. And if that isn't enough to get your fan-boy love juices flowing, they've also got first-looks at Decepticon bad-boys Starscream, Blackout and Scorponok. Take a look through the photo gallery below and then click the jump for our two cents. More »

EXCLUSIVE TRANSFORMERS UPDATE: Bay Goes All Access Hollywood, Shows Off Constructicons?

Ray Wert — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 14:12:13 EDT

Transformers tipster extraoirdinaire Hue Hughes sent us this constructive video tip from Access Hollywood of Michael Bay directing a scene with Shia "Spike Witwicky" LaBeouf, as he attempts to flee what still appears to us to be a Constructicon. A second scene in the video shows LaBeouf mackin' on a hottie next to a parked beater Camaro looking pre-Bumblebee and a GMC Sierra (and yes, this time we're sure of it) that looks pre-Ironhide. Anyone want to hazard a guess on plot-lines after they check out the pictures? More »

Transformers Trailer Leaks To Interwebs Early — Fanboys Worldwide Shriek With Glee

Ray Wert — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 01:01:00 EDT

Well, its official — Paramount Pictures is one hella leaky place. First it was those pictures we saw of the Camaro — then the Bumblebee pic Paramount asked us to take down — and now the teaser trailer's hit the net almost a week before Michael Bay's best laid plans had it written. In fact, so bad has it gotten, the boys and gitls at Paramount have said "screw it" to the whole plan of dropping the teaser trailer like a firecracker onto the official website on July 4th — and have gone ahead and dropped it early. So roll on over to see some pictures of a very mean Decepticon beat the snot out of a Mars rover — and with it, Michael Bay's pride and PR rollout plan. Megatron, you bastard! [Hat tip as always — to our boy, Hue and TFW2005!] More »