It was way back in March, months before Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen was unleashed on the public, that Paramount announced a release date of July 1, 2011 for Transformers 3. Just two years to release a new installment in a huge effects-laden franchise.
Bay responded with, “No way. I said I was taking a year off from Transformers. Paramount made a mistake,” saying he agreed to a 2012 release date, not 2011.
Well, the studio got its way as Bay wrote on his website (MichaelBay.com) today, announcing the new film.
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.
I can’t imagine Bay is happy about this, given his earlier comments, but I’m sure the powers-that-be had a way of persuading him. At least he promises the film that doesn’t include fighting robots (Pain and Gain) will come “right after.”
I wonder if Megan Fox WANTS to come back (especially after the crew authored “hate letter”). I presume if Parmount could persuade Bay, they could coax Fox, especially with the box office failure of Jennifer’s Body.
For those interested, Michael Bay is offering autographed copies of the Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Blu-rays signed by himself and Tyrese, with all proceeds going to the Make A Wish Foundation, at his website here.
After that letter, I think Fox will probably be a no show to reprise her role. Perhaps they can replace Fox with her co-star from Jennnifer's Body, Amanda Seyfried or Olivia Wilde. Plus those two are better actresses anyway. I would hope this would be it for Transformers as well.
The first one should have been it…