‘Transformers 3’

Megan Fox may have left the cast of “Transformers 3,” but that doesn’t mean she’s completely snubbing the franchise. In fact, when MTV News caught up with the actress at the Toronto Film Festival, Fox insisted that she plans to check out the latest installment of the fantasy juggernaut.

“I will see it,” Fox said while promoting “Passion Play” at the Toronto International Film Festival. “I’m gonna see it.”

The actress did admit that watching the battle of the ‘bots continue on without her will be fairly odd. “I might be a little jealous when I see somebody kissing my Shia [LaBeouf], wearing my jeans that I … already had been fit for,” Fox conceded. “It’s kind of weird, actually.”

Fox also observed that her replacement, onscreen newcomer and Victoria’s Secret model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, won’t work the leading-lady role quite like her.

The truth may set you free, but it also might not get you invited back to Michael Bay’s movie set.

Despite Megan Fox’s poor choice of words, the sentiment behind them was dead-on. Sources close to both Megan and Bay are confirming just how terrible the situation was for the smokin’ star and the hot-headed director.

Read on for the dirty behind-the-scenes deets:

“Megan only got $800,000 for Transformers 2,” claims a robot-flick insider very familiar with Fox’s personal and professional dealings. “I heard her say she only got $800,000 several times, and, I guarantee you, that’s why she didn’t do the third one. She wanted more money.”

Patrick Dempsey has revealed he’s joining the cast of Paramount’s “Transformers 3.”

Michael Bay returns to direct the third installment, reuniting with franchise stars Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox. Film unspools July 1, 2011.

Dempsey told reporters in Brazil that he begins lensing the third outing mid-summer. He also said in the interview that he’ll play a darker character.

Dempsey, star of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” was last in theaters with romantic comedy “Made of Honor.” Other bigscreen credits include “Iron Jawed Angels” and “Enchanted.”

Source: Variety

Spoke with Michael today and got some little info on TF3: there will be big action sequences shot in Chicago and Moscow this time around.

Also, Mike will match the amount raised by the TF2 DVD/Blu-ray sales for the Make A Wish Foundation.

Source: MichaelBay.com

The Los Angeles Times reports that Transformers 3 director Michael Bay briefly spoke about the third installment at a discussion on sound in film:

So can we expect more thunderous sound in the third installment? Although the number of robots increased significantly from the first film for the second, the third film — which will hit theaters in summer 2011, won’t be as robot-heavy and there will be fewer explosions, a tight-lipped Bay said after the Q+A.

While some of the other high profile sequels in town are dealing with script issues and behind the scenes turmoil, it looks like Transformers 3 is set to begin filming this May. This fits in nicely with the already announced July 1, 2011 release date.

While we can all agree Michael Bay’s Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen was a big letdown after the awesome first film, with plenty of pre-production time for the third film (which was missing on the 2nd due to the writers strike), I’m extremely optimistic the next chapter is going to be good. Also, there is no way the studio is going to stand by this time and let Bay have complete control after watching the 2nd film. No way. Even if TF2 made $834 million at the worldwide box office.

With production set to begin in a few months, expect plenty of updates.

Source: Collider

According to Hollywood insider site, Popcrunch, word around town is Sam’s sultry sidekick, Mikaela Banes, played by Megan Fox, may not be seeing much action in the third edition of Michael Bay’s Transformers film trilogy. Apparently Fox ruffled some feathers recently and is being cited as the reason for the character’s demise. Fact or more insanity from this year’s critically panned yet highest grossing film?

Popcrunch.com’s no fan of Fox. Calling her “The bubbleheaded bombshell…” Citing her string of statements about working with director Michael Bay as being like a dictator and calling him a “Hitler.” An action that spawned a reaction from the Bay crew that was no more favorable of the actress. Calling her unprofessional and saying she only has a future as a porn star. The site then goes on to quote an unnamed source with the following statement:

“Michael’s pretty much discovered Megan and now he’s very quietly looking for her replacement. He hasn’t decided if he’s going to kill her off in the next movie, but he just wants to be prepared.”

Is it sour grapes or survival of the slimiest? Who can tell in Hollywood. I can only hope that Hasbro is as tired of this as I am. It’s bad enough our beloved franchise has been violated by writers and directors without a clue. Now we have to ride out a storm of mud-slinging and elementary games between the Transformers players.

Source: TFormers.com

Well its official: We have a great Transformers 3 story. The release date is now July 1st 2011. Not 2012.

Today is Day One. This morning started with an ILM meeting for five hours in San Francisco. Currently I’m flying with writer Ehren Kruger to Rhode Island to talk to Hasbro about new characters.

P.S. Megan Fox, welcome back. I promise no alien robots will harm you in any way during the production of this motion picture. Please consult your Physician when working under my direction because some side effects can occur, such as mild dizziness, intense nausea, suicidal tendencies, depression, minor chest hair growth, random internal hemorrhaging and inability to sleep. As some directors may be hazardous to your health, please consult your Doctor to determine if this is right for you.

Pain and Gain is right after shooting of Trans 3.

Source: MichaelBay.com