"No Transformers 2 for Me!"

Yesterday, Paramount announced they where exclusive to the HD-DVD format meaning no Blu-Ray release for Transformers. Director Michael Bay apparently didn't take the news well based on a post to his Shoot For the Edit forums (registration required).

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 2:44 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!"

So Bay isn't doing the sequel? Possible. He has yet to be officially named as the director of 2, its just been assumed. No greenlight given (but again assumed one will be). Considering that the most successful Blu-Ray disc (Pirates 2 I think but not sure) only sold around 100,000 copies it seems like an over reaction to me. This is why the war isn't settled. The most successful sells for both formats still pares in comparison to DVDs. Hard to declare a winner when a direct to DVD video makes great sales then the latest blockbuster release in the two new formats.

Anyway, back to Bay. I doubt this is official. More then likely he was just blowing off some steam and cooler heads will prevail. And if not, who knows maybe Speilberg well step up and direct one. Its a short leap from exec producer to director after all for him. Not holding my breath on this, but would be cool if where to happen.
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