Michael Bay speaks out about Paramount!! - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Lord_Stewie · 08-21-2007, 09:15 AM

i am sorry gusy, whether its micheal bay or not apparentlyk he can't do anything for us. i guess that means trasnformers from overseas on BD.

gamer4eva · 08-21-2007, 09:20 AM

no all the rights to transformers belongs to paramount worldwide that link was for The Rock

Lord_Stewie · 08-21-2007, 09:28 AM

oh well, no more parmount's movies, i guess its disney's time, i am not worried, let Let hddud play dirty they still have fox, sony and disney playing along in the picture F@#$ paramount.

scragham · 08-21-2007, 09:29 AM

eh, maybe we'll get lucky and be able to import the finnish or south korean release... if there ever is one.

this would one of the very few movies i'd break my "no-imports" rule for, just like it would be one of the very few movies i'd break my "no-more-SD-DVDs" rule for.

krinkle · 08-21-2007, 09:36 AM

Guys it is so important to get the word out about Michael Bay's reaction to the Paramount betrayal.

This needs to be submitted to all major news outlets.

A good starter title is:

Michael Bay says no to Transformers 2 based on anti-consumer actions by Paramount.

gand41f · 08-21-2007, 10:05 AM

This guy's awesome. Just as a matter of principle, I'm going to UK to get The Island BD.

enjoy
gandalf

krinkle · 08-21-2007, 10:08 AM

Digg the Story:

"Michael Bay Says NO to Transformers 2 Based on Paramount Decision"

http://digg.com/tech_news/Michael_Ba...mount_Decision

aibo · 08-21-2007, 10:44 AM

"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!"

From www.michaelbay.com (Yes it's real)

Respect Mr Bay.

Irrob · 08-21-2007, 10:49 AM

This is undoubtedly fallout from the big announcement. They'll either have to stroke this guy well or take the loss on a sequel.

EricJ · 08-21-2007, 10:51 AM

Actually, I doubt home theater was the sole deciding factor:
Think he was planning not to be in the director's chair for another one anyway, move on to less headache projects, and hadn't decided on how to cushion the blow to the studio heads yet--
But way to slip in a little headline dig for our side, Mike!...Make 'em sweat!

(We'll even forgive you for sticking those dopey "Indian telephone operator" gags in the middle of an action scene!...Well, okay, maybe we'll just think that one over for now.)

NutsAboutPS3 · 08-21-2007, 11:04 AM

Presumably, Paramount's move has cost Michael Bay money because he won't see any of the $150m and his movie will now make less money than it would have in disc sales.

Thing is, if you want to make a movie now, why would you go to Universal or Paramount, knowing that when your movie is released to consumers, it will reach fewer potential purchasers than if you went with another studio?

hippy fascist · 08-21-2007, 11:30 AM

Michael bay is a hack

Transformers was shocking

Why should we care about this

bhampton · 08-21-2007, 11:34 AM

Awesome,

That's the best way to point out Paramounts stupid error. I will not be buying HD DVD and I am about to begin a Blu Ray shopping spree.

I will buy TRANSFORMERS on blu ray as soon as Paramount fixes this mistake.

-Brian

jw · 08-21-2007, 11:36 AM

NEVER KNOW, THE DIRECTOR MIGHT HAVE SOME INFLUENCE OVER THE tf RELEASE , OR AT LEAST I HOPE SO

elwaylite · 08-21-2007, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hippy fascist

Michael bay is a hack

Transformers was shocking

Why should we care about this

You continue to show that you are in fact a troll. Nice use of "we"

aibo · 08-21-2007, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwbbud

NEVER KNOW, THE DIRECTOR MIGHT HAVE SOME INFLUENCE OVER THE tf RELEASE , OR AT LEAST I HOPE SO

The movie was HIS project. He co-wrote, he directed, he co-produced, etc.

What would you say if you were to helm a project all the way from start-to-finish, release it and then watch as the studio that distributes it does with it whatever it wants simply because they have the rights to sell it?Think this will be the start for what will come from Hollywood.

WriteSimply · 08-21-2007, 11:45 AM

Remember to click on the link with the quote and not the main Bay site.

Bay's relationship with the producers, with the exception of Spielberg, was already tumultuos. Paramount's 180 is just icing on the cake.

Can other directors do it better? Probably. But consider what you saw on screen with the budget of only US$160 million. Transformers is the best Bay film ever.

fuad

hippy fascist · 08-21-2007, 11:57 AM

lol, saying I don't care about this movie makes me a troll

E-Dogg · 08-21-2007, 11:59 AM

This is great news. I am glad to see that he feels Paramount definitely made a huge mistake.

aygie · 08-21-2007, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hippy fascist

Michael bay is a hack

Transformers was shocking

Why should we care about this

cause you really care about shrek 3? what else have they announced?

08-21-2007, 10:44 AM	#28
aibo Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 4K collection:208 Blu-ray collection:2084 Blu-ray reviews:1	Michael Bay - "No Transformers 2 for me!" "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!" From www.michaelbay.com (Yes it's real) Respect Mr Bay.

08-21-2007, 10:51 AM	#30
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	Actually, I doubt home theater was the sole deciding factor: Think he was planning not to be in the director's chair for another one anyway, move on to less headache projects, and hadn't decided on how to cushion the blow to the studio heads yet-- But way to slip in a little headline dig for our side, Mike!...Make 'em sweat! (We'll even forgive you for sticking those dopey "Indian telephone operator" gags in the middle of an action scene!...Well, okay, maybe we'll just think that one over for now.) Last edited by EricJ; 08-21-2007 at 10:55 AM.

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08-21-2007, 09:15 AM	#21
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	i am sorry gusy, whether its micheal bay or not apparentlyk he can't do anything for us. i guess that means trasnformers from overseas on BD.

08-21-2007, 09:20 AM	#22
gamer4eva Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Sydney, Australia Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:18	no all the rights to transformers belongs to paramount worldwide that link was for The Rock

08-21-2007, 09:28 AM	#23
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	oh well, no more parmount's movies, i guess its disney's time, i am not worried, let Let hddud play dirty they still have fox, sony and disney playing along in the picture F@#$ paramount.

08-21-2007, 09:29 AM	#24
scragham Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007	eh, maybe we'll get lucky and be able to import the finnish or south korean release... if there ever is one. this would one of the very few movies i'd break my "no-imports" rule for, just like it would be one of the very few movies i'd break my "no-more-SD-DVDs" rule for.

08-21-2007, 09:36 AM	#25
krinkle Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:10	Guys it is so important to get the word out about Michael Bay's reaction to the Paramount betrayal. This needs to be submitted to all major news outlets. A good starter title is: Michael Bay says no to Transformers 2 based on anti-consumer actions by Paramount.

08-21-2007, 10:05 AM	#26
gand41f Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:San Jose, California	This guy's awesome. Just as a matter of principle, I'm going to UK to get The Island BD. enjoy gandalf

08-21-2007, 10:08 AM	#27
krinkle Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:10	Digg the Story: "Michael Bay Says NO to Transformers 2 Based on Paramount Decision" http://digg.com/tech_news/Michael_Ba...mount_Decision

08-21-2007, 10:49 AM	#29
Irrob Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:49 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:880 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:91	This is undoubtedly fallout from the big announcement. They'll either have to stroke this guy well or take the loss on a sequel.

08-21-2007, 11:04 AM	#31
NutsAboutPS3 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray reviews:1	Presumably, Paramount's move has cost Michael Bay money because he won't see any of the $150m and his movie will now make less money than it would have in disc sales. Thing is, if you want to make a movie now, why would you go to Universal or Paramount, knowing that when your movie is released to consumers, it will reach fewer potential purchasers than if you went with another studio?

08-21-2007, 11:30 AM	#32
hippy fascist Banned Member since:Aug 2007	Michael bay is a hack Transformers was shocking Why should we care about this

08-21-2007, 11:34 AM	#33
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Awesome, That's the best way to point out Paramounts stupid error. I will not be buying HD DVD and I am about to begin a Blu Ray shopping spree. I will buy TRANSFORMERS on blu ray as soon as Paramount fixes this mistake. -Brian

08-21-2007, 11:36 AM	#34
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	NEVER KNOW, THE DIRECTOR MIGHT HAVE SOME INFLUENCE OVER THE tf RELEASE , OR AT LEAST I HOPE SO

08-21-2007, 11:45 AM	#37
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Remember to click on the link with the quote and not the main Bay site. Bay's relationship with the producers, with the exception of Spielberg, was already tumultuos. Paramount's 180 is just icing on the cake. Can other directors do it better? Probably. But consider what you saw on screen with the budget of only US$160 million. Transformers is the best Bay film ever. fuad

08-21-2007, 11:57 AM	#38
hippy fascist Banned Member since:Aug 2007	lol, saying I don't care about this movie makes me a troll

08-21-2007, 11:59 AM	#39
E-Dogg Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:159	This is great news. I am glad to see that he feels Paramount definitely made a huge mistake.

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