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Oscar-winning Writer Akiva Goldsman Tapped To Lead Efforts For A TRANSFORMERS Cinematic Universe

Cue the anti-Bay rage! Deadline is reporting that Oscar-winning writer Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind, I Am Legend) is negotiating with Paramount Pictures to head his own “writers room” to contemplate the future of the Transformers movies, thus focusing on spin-offs and potential two-part sequel following last year’s Transformers: Age Of Extinction. This probably doesn’t bode well with critics and fans of the classic Hasbro toy franchise and TV series who have had a bone to pick with Bay for one reason or several since he brought the warring Autobots and Decepticons to life in 2007 starring that actor who is not famous anymore. But then again, for a franchise that has made close to four billion dollars since then, they probably just don’t give a damn, because, well… giant alien robots fighting each other, and explosions makes money. So… yeah. There’s no word yet on whether or […]

A CASE FOR BETTER ACTION MOVIES: Tyrese For GREEN LANTERN? Yay or Nay?

Lee B. Golden III

Green Lantern? Ask me anything about movies other than this, because I know very little of the mythology behind the character off the top of my head. But, with the property now poised for a potential inclusion in Warner Bros.’s currently brewing DC movieverse between 2017 and 2020, actor and musician Tyrese Gibson is now fastracking his own campaign to claim the lead role. The most recent live-action portrayal came from actor Ryan Renyolds in a 2011 adaptation that ultimately flopped, which is probably a good thing considering he should have already been filming Deadpool by then at least. Me? Well, I enjoy spectacle as much as anyone and I actually thought the studio would ultimately make its money back, so now that we already know that’s not the case and a rebooted take on the role is imminent, perhaps Gibson has a shot, and you know what? I approve. […]

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION Comes Home In September On DVD/Blu-Ray!

Lee B. Golden III

One thing is certain when it comes to director Michael Bay: He doesn’t really care what anyone thinks. His movies make LOTS of money, and that’s something Paramount likes very, very much. So, needless to say, Bay will still be making movies as long as he wishes, blowing things up in any cinematic capacity and adhering to all his strengths in helping bring big blockbusters to the masses. However, he might not be doing that again with the fifth installment of the Transformers franchise following previous announcements that he’ll be passing the torch to another director for its 2016 release. Sounds reasonable, particularly since he’s onto other film endeavors, so it will be interesting to see where Paramount goes between now and the next several years, especially since there are constant on-and-off mentions of a Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover; It’s a lot of hype right now, so don’t buy into any […]

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TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION – A Case For Better Action Movies

Lee B. Golden III

SUMMARY: Following the events of Transformers: Dark Of The Moon (2011), a government black-ops campaign directed by the CIA (Kelsey Grammer) is implemented to hunt down and exterminate all remaining Transformers on Earth, including Autobots. Meanwhile, Cade Yaeger (Mark Wahlberg) a Texas inventor unknowingly makes a discovery that endangers him and his daughter (Nicola Peltz), and Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen) re-emerges out of hiding and on the run with his newfound human allies and other surviving Autobots. Soon, they uncover a conspiracy that implicates an A.I. research facility bent on using alien robot technology for Earth’s own ill-gotten purposes; Galvatron (Frank Welker) is created, forcing Prime to question his sworn oath to protect Earth. With the odds stacked against them and time running out, will Yaeger, Prime and our heroes be able to unite against a common threat on both fronts? Or will the Autobots and mankind be doomed to extinction? […]

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Reel Time: DON THAI THEERATHADA (2014)

Lee B. Golden III

Stuntman, fight coordinator and choreographer Don Thai Theerathada has been at it professionally for the last twenty-one years, having recently completed work for the upcoming releases of the Leitch/Stahelski co-directorial debut, John Wick, the August 8 release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and this weekend’s release of Transformers: Age Of Extinction. Some of his career highlights can now be seen in a newly cut reel on the official YouTube channel for California-based stunt training studio, 87Eleven, with several cool highlights of his work in recent years, including The Expendables 2 (2012), and alongside award-winning premiere stunt coordinator J.J. Perry for Bullet To The Head (2013) and Haywire (2012). There are other goodies in between, and needless to say, I can’t wait to see what else he adds to his resume. Surprises are aboud! Take a look!

The World Watches In Fear In A New Viral Video For TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION

Lee B. Golden III

Well into the promotinal process for the upcoming release of Transformers: Age Of Extinction, and Paramount is ready to remind humanity of the devastation the self-proclaimed “robots in disguise” have left behind in a new viral video highlighting select scenes from the 2011 release of Transformers: Dark Of The Moon leading into the fourth film. The film also points to the official website, TransformersAreDangerous.com and to call 855.363.8392 to find out how to report a Transformer sighting; all this and more for the new film which is set to premiere in Hong Kong one week before its North American release on June 27. Check it out below, as well as the most recent official trailer from two weeks ago if you missed it.

Watch The Latest Trailer For TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION

Lee B. Golden III

I wonder what the overall sentiment was when people began finding out that director Michael Bay was returning to the fray with a brand new Transformers trilogy. Although, I’m pretty certain that whatever optimism that came about was met with the usual curmudgeons who will never stop looking for things to complain about, but judging by the tone we’re getting from the latest trailers we’re seeing for the newest trilogy installment with Transformers: Age Of Extinction, things are looking quite nice. The characters are less goofy, more mature, and we’re seeing more depth from our principle CGI lead robot character, Optimus Prime (voiced once again by Peter Cullen), hinting at a story that definitely ante’s up the danger level in what appears to be an exciting and explosive newer, fresher start. Plus, epic robot battles. Just sayin. So I think it’s fair to say that however which way you feel […]

Imagine Dragons To Host The Hong Kong Premiere Of TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION

Lee B. Golden III

By now, you’re probably caught up in your fair share of stills going viral ahead of director Michael Bay‘s latest film, Transformers: Age Of Extinction. Photos now streaming along the internet are granting fans a few glimpses at the fresher designs for Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, and other robots set to appear in the forthcoming second trilogy of the blockbuster franchise with Mark Wahlberg and Nicola Peltz as the father and daughter who make a discovery that ultimately ensues in a showdown with a paranoid government, and of course, more epic robot battles to boot. Jack Reynor, Li Bing Bing, Stanley Tucci and Kelsey Grammer round out the principle cast of human characters with voice performances by Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, John DiMaggio, Reno Wilson, Max Ryan, Ken Watanabe and John Goodman. The film opens in the U.S. on June 27, following the film’s premiere in Hong Kong a week […]

Reel Time: TARA MACKEN (2014)

Lee B. Golden III

Photo Credit: James Lew, editing by @adoubleleye Back in 2012, long before I began acclimating myself in the stunt community via social networking and not yet learning who actress and stuntwoman Tara Macken was at the time, I got the chance to see director Gary Ross’s theatrical adaptation of the YA novel, The Hunger Games. It was a film that I thoroughly enjoyed and one I am glad to have seen as that particular franchise progresses its next three films, with Macken also credited in its latest sequel, Catching Fire. It is also a film I was happy to experience as an unforeseen precursor to starting my site and ultimately meeting Macken online, whose growing body of work can now be seen in her latest action reel now available on her YouTube channel in the embed below. Namely drawing her inspiration from characters such as Angelina Jolie’s lead role in […]

Wanna See Best Thing In The World Today? Watch The New Trailer For TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION

Lee B. Golden III

Not much is officially known about the official plot for director Michael Bay‘s latest trilogy installation with Transformers: Age Of Extinction. After first unveiling a Super Bowl teaser followed by this week’s three new posters, we still only have a previously reported idea of what the plot will entail. Fortunately though, we now have a full new trailer that gives us much more of what we can expect from the film’s brand new story to be followed by two more films, all of which clearly appear to take a less comedic, more serious tone than the previous set of films starring Shia LeBeouf. The consensus so far seems positive in what looks to be a very promising fresh start for Hasbro’s successful big screen franchise. Check out the trailer at the bottom of the page along with the three latest character posters and share your thoughts. Opening in theaters and […]

The New Superbowl Spot For TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION Roars Online!

Lee B. Golden III

Superbowl viewers got a little treat over the weekend with the first footage from director Michael Bay‘s new film, Transformers: Age Of Extinction. Also of recent, while there are no details confirmed regarding the synopsis, recent reports may have offered a clue as to what the film may entail, which might include some spoilers expanded from a director’s quote last year about an Earth killed by “self-cannibalism” to a slightly more detailed plot outline with some possible spoilers that read as follows (consider yourself warned): “Four years after the Battle of Chicago, the government is using reverse-engineered leftover technology to build their own Transformers. Joshua (Stanley Tucci) is an arrogant designer who believes the Autobots are “pieces of junk” and creating his own robots is a form of art. He’s fills basically the same role as Agent Simmons (John Turturro) from the previous trilogy. Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg) is a […]