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Channing Tatum is all set to return as Gambit in the upcoming crossover epic, Avengers: Doomsday. In a recent interview with Variety, the actor revealed he has already filmed a key scene against Robert Downey Jr.’s main antagonist, Doctor Doom, that includes a “big fight”.

While the actor refused to elaborate much further than that, Tatum did reveal he injured his leg during the shoot. As a result, his stunt double took the lead on most of the scenes while Tatum sat in for his lines and the close-up shots.

With filming of Doomsday currently underway, it must be one of the worst times to get so critically injured.

Channing Tatum has a bum leg. If Tatum hadn’t injured himself shooting “Avengers: Doomsday” in London recently, this profile would have a much more strenuous central set-piece. “We’d probably be bowling or something if I wasn’t like this,” he says, after walking into our lunch meeting with a pronounced limp. For the remainder of the production so far — “We had tons more shooting,” Tatum says, including a “big fight” with Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom — Tatum was sidelined, sitting in for close-ups and allowing his double to take on the heavy stuff. Today, he says, he’s taken the day off his pain meds “so I wouldn’t be falling asleep on you and drooling. My body doesn’t do well with codeine — and those painkillers the U.K. docs gave me were strong.”

Intensive physical therapy — and wrapping the “Avengers” shoot for a 2026 release — lie ahead.

As hard as it may be to believe, Toy Story 5 is just around the corner, set to reunite audiences with everyone's favorite band of sentient toys just when it looked like we'd never see them again. Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen), and the rest of the Toy Story crew are set to return, but one of the secrets to this long-running franchise's success has always been the brand-new characters that each new entry introduces. This time around, our heroes will run into a particularly brilliant toy named Smarty Pants, who will be voiced by none other than beloved comedian and late-night television legend, Conan O'Brien.

O'Brien has always been known for his tongue-in-cheek,...

The 51% Rotten Tomatoes rated Transformers: Rise of the Beasts just muscled back into the spotlight. It currently sits at No. 3 on Netflix’s US movie charts on August 29, trailing only behind KPop Demon Hunters and The Thursday Murder Club (as per Flix Patrol).

The movie was released in 2023 and wrapped up with $441 million against a reported $200 million budget (via Screen Rant). This made it the weakest box office performer in the live-action franchise. However, with Netflix, it has found a second life and is currently drawing in more viewers.

Let’s look at how Transformers: Rise of the Beast performed at the box office (via Box Office Mojo):

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Ron Perlman has done the unthinkable. The actor's underrated sci-fi movie, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, was able to temporarily take the No. 1 spot from KPop Demon Hunters on Netflix.

According to FlixPatrol, Rise of the Beasts was the No. 1 movie on Netflix in the United States on Aug. 26 and Aug. 27, sending KPop Demon Hunters down to second place. However, as of today, KPop Demon Hunters has reclaimed the top spot and is even making a play for No. 2, with its Sing-along version currently sitting at No. 3. As for the seventh live-action/CG Transformers movie, it's now ranked No. 2 on the Netflix streaming chart.

Ron Perlman Voiced Optimus Primal in...

Michael Bay isn't the only one in Hollywood itching to return to the Transformers franchise. Amid reports that the acclaimed director is developing a new Transformers movie, franchise star Josh Duhamel has made it known that he'd jump at the chance to work with Bay again.

Speaking with The Direct to promote his new action comedy movie, London Calling, Duhamel addressed a potential return to Paramount's Transformers franchise as former Nest commander and U.S. Army Ranger William Lennox, who was last seen in 2017's Transformers: The Last Knight, where he was a reluctant member of the Transformers Reaction Force. "I have not heard that," remarked the actor on Bay's reported Transformers return.

KPop Demon Hunters may be Netflix's most popular film of all time, but this sci-fi box office bomb that stars Michelle Yeoh currently dominates the U.S. Netflix charts. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts currently holds the top spot on Netflix's Top 10 Movies in the U.S. as of August 26, 2025, and has maintained its position to this day. This feature is the lowest-grossing film in the live-action Transformers franchise, having generated only $439 million globally. But that didn't stop this feature from finding a newfound audience on streaming.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts introduces new human leads played by Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, and Tobe Nwigwe. It also introduced the Maximals,...

While fans continue to speculate about Ryan Reynolds’ potential involvement in Avengers: Doomsday, one pre-Deadpool film from the action star has returned to streaming charts over 10 years later. Reynolds stars alongside Jeff Bridges (Hell or High Water) and Kevin Bacon (The Bondsman) in R.I.P.D., the 2013 sci-fi buddy cop comedy following a dead detective, Nick Walker (Reynolds), who is hired by a director of a group of dead police officers to fight an army of renegade ghosts. R.I.P.D. is currently streaming on Peacock in America, where the film has crept into the top 10, sitting at #3 at the time of writing.

R.I.P.D. is the lowest-rated movie of Ryan Reynolds’ career, which...

Which Forgotten Film Paved The Way For Channing Tatum’s Hollywood Stardom?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Way before Channing Tatum was headlining Hollywood blockbusters, he plunged into his first movie role in a title most people overlooked. The year was 2005, and the flick was Havoc. It is a dark teen drama stacked with names like Anne Hathaway, Bijou Phillips, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. While the project never scored a big U.S. release (landing straight on DVD), it gave a 25-year-old Tatum his opening scene on the big screen.

The Team Behind Channing Tatum’s Forgotten Film Debut

Havoc had impressive credentials when it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in...

Chris Pratt almost missed out on the role that would make him a household name in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In an interview with Esquire, Pratt talked about a terrible audition for a G.I. Joe movie that left him feeling embarrassed and unsure about future roles.

“I saw the director’s eyes just glaze over,” he said. He realized it happened because he was “out of shape” and “did not look like a G.I. Joe action figure come to life.”

That experience was so discouraging that he initially turned down the chance to audition for Guardians of the Galaxy, fearing he might humiliate himself again.

Pratt’s concerns weren...

Chris Pratt almost missed his chance to become a Marvel superhero because of a terrible audition for another movie. In an interview with Esquire, Pratt explained that he once auditioned for a G.I. Joe film and it went really badly.

“Halfway through the audition, I saw the director’s eyes just glaze over,” he said. He realized it was probably because he was out of shape and didn’t look like a typical action hero.

After that experience, Pratt was hesitant to take another big role. He even initially turned down Guardians of the Galaxy, according to the interview, because he didn’t want to “embarrass myself” like he did during the G.I. Joe audition.

Gus Van Sant has a thing for outsiders.

From “Drugstore Cowboy” to “My Own Private Idaho” to “Good Will Hunting” (still the biggest hit of his career), Van Sant likes to turn his camera on the hookers and junkies, hustlers and loners who society overlooks. The more marginalized someone is, the more Van Sant is drawn to them.

“I relate to them,” Van Sant says. “Stories about one individual versus a whole system are just

something I respond to emotionally.”

“Dead Man’s Wire,” Van Sant’s latest film, is about a down-and-out guy who has been screwed over by the powers that be. Set in 1977, it tells the true story of Tony Kiritsis (played by Bill Skarsgård), an aspiring real estate developer who falls behind on his mortgage payments and decides to take his broker hostage..

“He’s a person who went completely off the rails,” Van Sant says.

In real life,...

AMC’s Adam Aron spoke about the real reason why much of Paramount’s output in the past few years has been so less, and it applies to the Transformers One sequel as well. AMC has been at the top of the exhibition industry and has all the data on the number of releases each studio has been handling. The CEO revealed why the big studio has been greenlighting fewer movies (via Deadline).

Transformers One was a prequel movie chronicling the origin of Optimus Prime and Megatron’s feud. It was the first animated movie since The Transformers: The Movie, but it did not perform well at the box office, leading to plans for a trilogy being abandoned. However, Aron’s statements imply that the film’s box office performance was not the reason.

Paramount has been cash-hampered in recent years, which has caused them to greenlight fewer movies than they might have liked to.

The Action Scene explores the form, history, and visceral power of action cinema through its set piecesThis column was occasioned by Issue 7 of Notebook magazine as part of a broader exploration of the unfilmable. The magazine is available via direct subscription or in select stores around the world.Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends.Unlike the wuxia warrior who soars to rafters and treetops, the fighters in the Rurouni Kenshin films (2012–21) move low and fast. Rather than immaculate choreography immaculately framed—the meat and potatoes of golden-age Hong Kong martial arts cinema—their swordplay is less studied, a quicksilver flow of action and reactions. And unlike the conventional samurai standoff, in which opponents take their time sizing each other up from a distance, the action is pure, intimate bedlam. Blades clash everywhere, from tip to hilt, bringing combatants up close; when an attack is dodged, it misses by mere inches. Some...

The Transformersfeature film franchise that Michael Bay started just got a major update that fans will love to hear.

Per Deadline, the Transformers feature film franchise could be looking at some renewed interest on the part of Paramount Pictures following the company's recent merger with Skydance Entertainment. It is reported that, prior to the merger, Paramount had no fewer than three separate scripts in development for Transformers, one of which would have seen Michael Bay make a return to the series, and all of which could easily be picked up by the company's new management.

Now that the Paramount-Skydance merger is complete, the new studio is being led by co-chairs Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg, while David Ellison has stepped in as the new CEO of Paramount. In a statement, Ellison said, "One of our biggest priorities is restoring Paramount as the No. 1 studio for filmmakers and talent in the world.

Growing up, David Ellison spent every Sunday going to the movies with his mother and his sister, Annapurna founder Megan Ellison. As an adult, he spent more than 15 years pursuing his wish to run a legacy Hollywood studio. Now, his dream has become reality and all eyes are on the young mogul to see if he can right a movie studio that has been all but run into the ground.

On Wednesday, Ellison, the ambitious and introspective son of tech billionaire Larry Ellison showed off his new throne — metaphorically speaking — when hosting a meet-and-greet for journalists on the storied Melrose Lot in Hollywood, home of the newly minted Paramount-Skydance. The gathering of he and his C-suite followed a similar event in New York held Aug. 7, the day the $8 billion merger officially closed. The L.A. presser focused more on the movie and TV side, which includes CBS, its cable channels and Paramount+.

Michael Bay has been involved with some major franchises, with the biggest being Transformers for Paramount Pictures. Now, 18 years later, the franchise's first live-action/CG movie is blowing up on streaming.

Transformers is currently ranked in the No. 10 spot on Prime Video's Top 10 Movies in the United States chart, according to FlixPatrol. If the 2007 sci-fi action movie wants to climb further up the chart, it will need to take down some serious competition. Just ahead of Transformers are two Jason Statham action flicks, Killer Elite (No. 9) and Wrath of Man (No. 8), and the Arnold Schwarzenegger-led Sabotage (No. 7). Transformers will also have to contend with the hit musical Wicked (No. 6), the Prime Video original movie Heads of State (No. 5), the movie adaptation of the video game Uncharted (No. 4), Wes Ball's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (No. 3), the critically-panned War of the Worlds remake starring Ice Cube (No. 2), and...

No one can write a song as extreme as Car Bomb. That’s because no other band can sound like them. In case there was a need to put that beyond a shadow of a doubt, their brand new EP, Tiles Whisper Dreams , is likely the most intense 12 minutes of music you’ll hear all year. I had a conversation with guitarist Greg Kubacki about the new EP and learning about the artistic process via watching Akira . The new EP, Tiles Whisper Dreams , is finally out. How are you feeling? How was that recording process? Tell me all about it. Greg Kubacki : It was long. So we started writing like in 2019, after Mordial was out. We just kept writing and writing and writing, and we really wanted to make the best songs possible. Our intention was to put out a full-length. But some of the songs are just quite not there yet.

The sheer quantity of Transformers films released thus far is evidence alone that the franchise has had a successful box office run in years past. Another batch of films, G.I. Joe and its spin-offs, were similarly spawned from beloved action figures years ago, though its ticket sales are no match for Optimus Prime and company. But G.I. Joe has its loyal fan base, especially when news broke that a potential crossover film between the two canons might be happening. Fans certainly didn't lose hope of the Transformers-G.I. Joe crossover after promising updates poured in as recently as last year, though its future now remains a bit uncertain as we're now more than halfway through 2025.

Nonetheless, there's still chatter among filmgoers, and MovieWeb recently had the chance to speak with one of the stars of multiple Transformers films, Josh Duhamel, to see if the longtime actor had any new intel on the potential project.

This Sunday on Collector’s Call, host Lisa Whelchel meets Neil Lasala, a former Marine Corps Reservist whose dedication to G.I. Joe has resulted in a truly impressive collection. Airing at 6:30 Pm on Me-tv, the episode gives a look into Lasala’s home, which is essentially a museum dedicated to the original 12-inch action figure. Lasala’s […]

Collector’s Call: Neil Lasala: G.I. Joe...

In 2023, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts teased a potential crossover with G.I. Joe, bringing two of Hasbro's IP into one shared universe. For a while, this potential team-up appears promising, with updates emerging from various sources. However, it now seems that there might be trouble bringing this project to the big screen, as Anthony Ramos teases that things behind the scenes might lead to the project being shelved.

Ramos starred in Rise of the Beasts as Noah Diaz, and during the film's ending, he was invited to join a secret government organization called G.I. Joe, and his skills would benefit the team. In an interview with ScreenRant, Ramos addressed the project's future, expressing uncertainty about whether the Paramount and Skydance merger would affect the crossover's likelihood of continuing.

"I don't know, brother. I feel like you guys find out before us... There's a lot going on at Paramount, Skydance.

The Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover movie receives an uncertain update from one of its stars. The latest Transformers movie, 2023's Rise of the Beasts, introduces Anthony Ramos as Noah Diaz, an ex-military electronics expert who, in 1994, joins forces with the Autobots and Maximals to protect a powerful relic called the Transwarp Key from the evil Terrorcons.

During Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' ending, Noah is invited to join a secret military organization known as G.I. Joe, seemingly setting up a crossover. A G.I. Joe and Transformers crossover movie is officially in development, with Chris Hemsworth reportedly in talks to star. However, its status remains uncertain for various reasons.

Speaking with ScreenRant's Liam Crowley ahead of The Bad Guys 2's release, Anthony Ramos shared an uncertain update on the status of the Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover movie. The star says he doesn't know much about the crossover movie,...

Squid Game star Lee Byung-hun stars in a newly-released teaser trailer for an upcoming film by Oldboy director Park Chan-wook, and it looks like an incredibly exciting project that fans of the actor should check out. Park Chan-wook is one of the most acclaimed filmmakers of all time, and after classics like Oldboy, The Handmaiden, and Decision to Leave, this movie could be added to the list.

Lee Byung-hun has exploded in America since his role as the Front Man in Netflix's Squid Game, but he had previously appeared in popular American movies like Terminator Genisys, The Magnificent Seven, and the G.I. Joe movie series. On top of that, Lee Byung-hun has appeared in all kinds of popular Korean films, such as Mr. Sunshine, I Saw the Devil, and The Match.

Lee Byung-hun Stars In The Teaser Trailer For No Other Choice From Director Park Chan-wook

The first teaser...

The sports drama F1 is facing the heat at the box office, with fresh competition from Jurassic World Rebirth and Superman. And with Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps around the corner, F1 will rely on international audiences and older crowds to continue pulling in the numbers at the box office. The film recently recovered its hefty reported budget of $300 million, and is now aiming to pass the $500 million mark at the global box office. Set in the high-stakes world of Formula One racing and funded by Apple in collaboration with the F1 brand, the well-reviewed sports drama is already the highest-grossing movie to be produced by a tech company.

It’s another goal that Apple has beaten its competitors to, after winning the coveted Best Picture Oscar some years ago for Coda. With over $125 million domestically and around $360 million at the global box office, F1 has overtaken hit...

Transformers: Rise of the Beastscontinues to climb the streaming charts two years after failing to impress critics.

Per FlixPatrol, the 2023 Transformers sequel has made its way to the number eight spot on the list of top streaming series and films on MGM+ for Jul. 11. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts currently sits just above The Magnificent Seven and Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie, although it still has quite a ways to go before it catches up withthe likes of A Working Man, Godfather of Harlem, and From, which dominate the number one, two, and three spots on the chart, respectively.

Directed by Steven Caple Jr., Transformers: Rise of the Beasts was the seventh film in the long-running Transformers feature film series, and served as a follow-up to 2018's Bumblebee. The film stars Anthony Ramos as Noah Diaz, an ex-military electronics expert who is pulled into the middle of an interstellar conflict...

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins star Henry Golding is open to returning for the planned crossover between G.I. Joe and Transformers, but the signs aren't looking very promising so far. Golding played the character of Snake Eyes in the 2021 G.I. Joe spin-off origin film that was intended to reboot the franchise. The ending of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, which revealed that G.I. Joe existed in the same universe, implied that the rebooted G.I. Joe film was intended to align with the newly rebooted live-action Transformers continuity.

Speaking with Comic Book, Henry Golding discussed the possibility of reprising his role as Snake Eyes in the planned crossover film between Hasbro's two biggest franchises, which Chris Hemsworth will reportedly lead. Golding, at the moment, thinks that Paramount Pictures might feature a different take on G.I. Joe, possibly the team from the original duology of films, but he would love to return in some capacity.

Henry Golding recently took his name out of consideration as the next James Bond, and now the star has also provided another update on another future project he’s been rumored to star in. One of Golding’s most notable roles came from starring in Snake Eyes, formerly titled Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins. The film premiered in 2021 to poor reviews from critics and mediocre reviews from audiences — it earned scores of 35% from the former and 74% from the latter on Rotten Tomatoes.

The release of 2023’s Transformers: Rise of the Beasts shocked the world with its post-credit scene, one that teased a crossover with the G.I. Joe franchise. It was later reported that a crossover movie between the two was in the works, with Marvel veteran Chris Hemsworth attached to star and Derek Connolly (Jurassic World) writing the script. Golding recently caught up with Comicbook.com to chat about his new Netflix movie,...

The future of G.I. Joegets a disappointing update, but Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins star Henry Golding remains open to returning. Based on the popular action figures, Snake Eyes premiered in 2021 and marked the first G.I. Joe installment since Retaliation, which featured Bruce Willis and Dwayne Johnson and was released eight years prior.

The newer G.I. Joe movie, directed by Robert Schwentke, explores a drifter (Golding) who learns from the Arashikage while seeking vengeance for the murder of his father. Despite a strong cast and compelling story, Snake Eyes failed to resonate at the box office, but there may be a door open for Golding and others to come back.

During a recent interview with ComicBook.com, Golding mentioned speculation surrounding Transformers and Snake Eyes, but revealed that he does not know if it will happen, or if a crossover would include a different G.I. Joe. However, Golding still expressed interest in returning,...

The Transformers franchise is gearing up for a big comeback with several new projects on the horizon. After years of ups and downs at the box office, Paramount is diving back into the world of Autobots and Decepticons with fresh ideas and familiar faces.

We’re thrilled to share the latest buzz about what’s next for this iconic series. From returning directors to bold crossovers, here’s a breakdown of the five Transformers projects reportedly in development.

Michael Bay’s new Transformers film Paramount Pictures

Michael Bay, the director who brought Transformers to life with his explosive style, is planning a return to the franchise. After stepping away post-‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ (2017), Bay is now working on a new live-action film, possibly as both director and producer.

The script is being penned by Jordan VanDina, known for ‘Cocaine Bear.’ While plot details remain under wraps, Bay’s return...

David Dastmalchian, star of Late Night With The Devil, has been announced as the Street Fighter film’s primary antagonist, M Bison.

Late Night With The Devil star David Dastmalchian has been unveiled as the arch villain in Legendary’s planned adaptation of Capcom’s Street Fighter videogame series. Fallout's Walton Goggins was previously said to be in negotiations for the role around a month ago, that hasn’t come to pass. Instead – thanks Deadline – it will be Dastmalchian who (presumably) dons the scarlet outfit of M Bison.

M Bison, the Street Fighter series’ big bad, is the kind of sneering villain who rocks a cloak and shoulder pads so you know he’s the final boss to end all final bosses. Nothing says ‘fascism’ like the combination of cloak, shoulder pads and a peaked military hat. And as the terrifying head of the criminal organisation known as Shadaloo,...

Actors Who Quit Acting Due To Health Concerns ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia )

Many actors have retired from acting over the years for several reasons. Despite having an illustrious career and a reputation in the film and television industry, actors often face severe health issues that can end a well-built career. It’s always sad to hear about our favorite actors’ retirement, but all we can do is respect their decision. Health should always come first. Many might not know that Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in Harry Potter, announced his retirement because of his memory loss issues. Like him, other actors like Bruce Willis and Melanie Griffith have also retired from acting. Scroll ahead to know more.

1. Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis, who is popularly known for his performances in cult movies like Pulp Fiction, Die Hard, and G.I. Joe, took retirement in 2022. He was diagnosed with aphasia, a degenerative disorder that...

There’s no denying that the Transformers franchise has taken a few hits in recent years. It went from grossing over $1 billion per movie down to a little over $400 million. That’s certainly a sharp decline, and would give any studio pause for concern, which is why we haven’t heard much news recently about the franchise other than the rumor that Michael Bay might be returning to direct another movie. However, thanks to streaming, many films that underperformed at the box office have managed to find new life, including the most recent live-action Transformers flick, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

Hitting theaters on June 9, 2023, Rise of the Beasts took in just $441 million against a reported $200 million budget, making it the lowest live-action earner of the franchise. A number of factors went into its poor box office performance, including audience fatigue, competition (it was sandwiched between the release of Spider-Man:...

It seems the king of bombastic action flicks is ready to "roll out" once more. Michael Bay is reported to be developing a new Transformers movie that he wants to direct, too. Should the project pan out, it would mark his first entry in the franchise in eight years after Transformers: The Last Knight earned $605 million worldwide and effectively ended his run with the Hasbro property.

Transformers fatigue among fans and critics was rampant at the time of Bay's departure, and the franchise has only stumbled in Bay's absence. The most recent release, Transformers One, tried to refresh the saga with a family-friendly, comedic-leaning animated prequel (not canon to Bay's Transformers), but flamed out at the box office.

Live-action fare, on the other hand, has yielded exclusively depreciating returns. Bay's five Transformers films grossed $4.3 billion globally, but Bumblebee earned $467 million, Rise of the Beasts managed $441 million, and the animated Transformers One...

From 2007 to 2017, Michael Bay directed five live-action films in the Transformers franchise: Transformers (2007), Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009), Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011), Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014), and Transformers: The Last Knight (2017). After he stepped away, the franchise continued with Bumblebee (directed by Travis Knight) in 2018 and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (directed by Steven Caple Jr.) in 2023. We’ve heard that the next movie in the series would be a G.I. Joe crossover… but that might not be the case, as Puck reports that Bay has pitched a new Transformers project to Paramount Pictures last year, his intention being to return to the franchise as a hands-on producer and potential director. Bay has reportedly chosen Jordan VanDina, writer of the comedies The Binge and It’s a Wonderful Binge, to write a screenplay based on his pitch. Details on the plot and characters are being kept under wraps.

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While promoting his last film, the highly underrated action thriller Ambulance, director Michael Bay admitted that he should've stepped away from the blockbuster Transformers franchise when the going was good. Instead, he hung around and found out what it's like to have a mega-budget underperformer to his name. He quit for good after Transformers: The Last Knight, and since then, the once-invincible franchise has been in limbo. Plus, Paramount has been experiencing its own behind-the-scenes difficulties, with a long-rumored sale around the corner. It was reported this week that Bay is circling a return to the project, which is just as well, because the last installment, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, tragically underperformed as well. However, it has shown a spark after debuting on HBO Max.

According to FlixPatrol, Rise of the Beastswas the eighth-biggest movie on HBO Max on June 26, beating out the satirical dark comedy Mountainhead, and the...

To say that the Transformers franchise has floundered a little since Michael Bay decided to stop directing the feature films wouldn't be much of a stretch. While he's remained on board as a producer, his imprint has been minimal, and it's shown in the box office results. Though 2018's Bumblebee was a modest success despite being a critical hit, it didn't come close to earning as much as Bay's final directorial effort, Transformers: The Last Knight. The same could be said for 2023's Transformers: Rise of the Beastsand last year's Transformers One. Now, it appears as if Paramount is looking to get the franchise back on track as it continues to expand, and Bay could be a big part of its plans.

A new report from Matthew Belloni at Puck suggests that despite Bay being adamant that he'd never return to direct another Transformers movie, the acclaimed producer/director is...

Michael Bay helmed five Transformers movies, all of which were huge box office hits. Critics didn't love them, and fans were mixed, but the "least" successful of his films made $605 million, with the most successful grossing $1.1 billion.

Bumblebee, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and Transformers One didn't find the same level of commercial success, even with better reviews, but is Bay the right person to restore the property to its former box office glory?

According to Puck (via SFFGazette.com), the filmmaker is developing a new Transformers movie at Paramount Pictures that he intends to direct. While he wiped his hands with the franchise after Transformers: The Last Knight underperformed in 2017, his recent movies haven't come close to Transformers numbers.

The site explains, "Bay approached the studio last year to come back as a hands-on producer and possibly director, and he's got writer Jordan VanDina working on a script. It's...

Michael Bay is making a big return to the Transformers franchise, eight years after he stepped down as director. According to insider Matthew Belloni, Bay is back working with Paramount and will direct a new Transformers movie.

This is a surprise since Bay had previously said he wouldn’t direct another film after the disappointing performance of 2017’s Transformers: The Last Knight. The screenplay will be written by Jordan VanDina.

Bay’s comeback has been quietly in progress since last year. At first, he was set to join as a producer, but discussions soon shifted toward him directing again. Belloni says this reunion happened because both sides need each other. The Transformers series has seen a steady drop in box office sales since Bay left.

Related: Michael Bay and James Cameron Mourn the Current State of Hollywood: “No one can greenlight anything anymore.”

At the same time, Bay has struggled...

Michael Bay is set to return as director for a new Transformers movie, eight years after stepping away from the franchise. Insider Matthew Belloni revealed that Bay is working with Paramount on this project and will direct the film.

This marks a big comeback for Bay, who had previously said he wouldn’t direct another Transformers movie after the poor financial results of 2017’s Transformers: The Last Knight. The new movie’s screenplay will be written by Jordan VanDina.

The news says Bay’s return has been in the works since last year when he started talks with Paramount. Initially, Bay was going to come back as a producer, but the possibility of directing the new film soon followed.

Belloni explained this reunion happened because both Bay and Paramount need each other. Since Bay left, the Transformers series has seen a steady drop in box office money. Meanwhile, Bay has...

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Daniel Warren Johnson's run on Skybound Entertainment's "Transformers" has been a resounding success. The comic has attracted huge critical and commercial attention since debuting in 2023; over the past two years, "Transformers" has outsold most Marvel and DC comic titles. It also received a Best Continuing Series award and Johnson himself won Best Writer/Artist at the 2024 Eisner Awards.

But all good things must come to an end. Last August, Johnson confirmed in a Reddit Ama that he would only be writing "Transformers" up to issue #24. He explained:

"When I make anything, writing, drawing, or both, I only know how to go 110 percent. So all that to say, I'm killing myself and can only go for so long. My choice to leave at 24 is more of a choice for my mental health and for my family than however I...

Netflix’s Squid Game Season 3 is just hours away from release, and the fandom is abuzz with speculation and anticipation. Recently, actor Lee Byung-hun raised intrigue when he stated during an appearance that the upcoming final season could be a new start, hinting at potential spin-offs beyond the final season.

Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk had earlier hinted that he plans to expand the universe beyond Lee Jung-jae’s Seong Gi-hun’s story. Well, given these statements, many expect that one actor’s plotline is now ripe for expansion. Itaewon Class alumni Lee David, known in Season 2 as Min‑su (Player 125), is expected to be a compelling candidate for his own arc.

Lee David’s Potential Villain Arc in Squid Game Universe Lee David as Min-su in Squid Game | Credits: Netflix

While Squid Game Season 3 will mark the end of the popular Netflix drama, star Lee Byung-hun has another perspective. Recently, the...

A live-action Bloodborne movie may still be on the way, and they are still looking for a director. According to a new report from industry insider Daniel Richtman, the project hasn’t been scrapped and is still quietly moving forward.

Bloodborne, the dark and challenging game released in 2015 for the PlayStation 4, was created by FromSoftware and published by Sony. The story follows a character known as the Hunter who travels through a gloomy, dangerous city called Yharnam.

The city is haunted by horrifying creatures, and the people living there are turning into monsters because of a strange disease. The Hunter sets out to find what’s behind this nightmare.

There’s no director tied to the movie yet, which suggests Sony hasn’t chosen who will lead it. But according to previous reports, writer Darren Lemke was supposed to handle the script. He’s worked on action-packed and fantasy-based stories like Shazam!

A live-action Bloodborne movie is reportedly still in the works, according to a recent report from industry insider Daniel Richtman. While Sony hasn’t officially said anything, Richtman claims the project hasn’t been dropped and is still moving forward behind the scenes.

The movie is based on the 2015 PlayStation 4 exclusive game Bloodborne, developed by FromSoftware and published by Sony. The game takes place in a dark, creepy city called Yharnam, which is filled with terrifying monsters. The main character, known as the Hunter, tries to uncover the source of a deadly illness that’s turning people into beasts.

At the moment, there’s no confirmed director for the movie. That likely means Sony is still trying to find someone to lead the project. But fans already have their favorite picks in mind.

The script is reportedly being written by Darren Lemke, whose past work includes Shazam!, Goosebumps, and Gemini Man.

Neon has taken North American rights to No Other Choice, the next movie from Park Chan-wook.

The project puts Neon back in business with the Korean filmmaker, the label having recently handled the helmer’s re-release of 2003’s Oldboy.

No Other Choice is Park’s 12th movie, and it’s based on the 1997 novel The Ax by Donald Westlake. It follows a man (Squid Game‘s Lee Byung-hun) who is abruptly laid off by the paper company where he worked tirelessly for many years. He grows increasingly desperate in his hunt for new work and eventually comes to a certain decision.

Son Yejin co-stars as the man’s wife alongside an ensemble cast including Park Hee-soon (My Name), Lee Sung-min (The Spy Gone North), Yeom Hye-ran (The Glory), Cha Seung-won (Believer), and Yoo Yeon-seok (Mr. Sunshine).

No Other Choice is produced by Park...

A new Transformers and G.I. Joe series could soon be heading to a streaming platform. The show is said to be based on the Energon Universe, which connects several comic book titles under Skybound Entertainment, including Void Rivals, Transformers, and G.I. Joe. The news was first reported by Bleeding Cool, a comic industry site known for sharing early scoops.

According to journalist Rich Johnston, who wrote the report, trusted sources within the industry confirmed that Robert Kirkman’s Skybound has sold a series that combines the Transformers and G.I. Joe properties. “Robert Kirkman’s Skybound Entertainment’s next big news is that they have sold a new Transformers/GI Joe shared universe animated streaming series,” Johnston wrote. He also mentioned that an official announcement may come at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.

Skybound, led by Kirkman, has already delivered successful projects in both comics and TV, such as The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Looks like big things are happening over at Skybound. The word going around is that Robert Kirkman and his team have sold a brand-new Transformers and G.I. Joe streaming series.

This show is said to be set in the Energon Universe—the same world that connects the Void Rivals, Transformers, and G.I. Joe comics that Skybound publishes through Image Comics. These rumors were first brought to light by Bleeding Cool.

This info comes from longtime comic insider Rich Johnston of Bleeding Cool, who says he’s heard it straight from trusted industry sources. According to him, “Robert Kirkman’s Skybound Entertainment’s next big news is that they have sold a new Transformers/GI Joe shared universe animated streaming series.” He also adds that an official announcement is likely coming at San Diego Comic-Con next month.

Kirkman and Skybound have already proven they know how to handle big IP. They...

Transformers: Rise of the Beastsmakes a major impact on one of the hottest streaming platforms.

Per Flix Patrol, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has officially entered the Top 10 chart for films streamed via HBO for June 22. Although the film only came in ninth place, it is up against some exceptionally popular competition, including A Minecraft Movie and the recently released Mountainhead starring Steve Carell and Jason Schwartzman. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts beat out the Robert Pattinson-led Mickey 17 for the number nine spot on the list.

The seventh entry in Paramount Pictures' long-running Transformers feature film series, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts introduced classic threats and iconic heroes alike in the forms of the world-consuming Unicron and the Maximals. Led by Optimus Primal, the Maximals were forced to leave their homeworld behind for the lush expanses of Earth after Unicron arrived to tear their native planet asunder. After arriving on Earth,...

Jon M. Chu is one of the most influential directors in Hollywood, who has built a reputation for himself by majorly working on smash-hit standalone films and making them memorable with a perfect cast. However, he could also be found on the other side of the fence, where he is part of a major franchise that has earned him praise from major filmmakers in the industry.

One such film was G.I. Joe: Retaliation, the 2nd film in the G.I. Joe franchise. While the film was not a major success like its predecessor, it was not a box office bomb either, receiving a very passable response from the fans.

This was a major shocker for the fans because it featured a major Squid Game star, but it faced a major problem that was not taken in a good note by the viewers.

Jon M. Chu’s G.I. Joe: Retaliation Suffered...

The animated musical action-fantasy film KPop: Demon Hunters has premiered on Netflix. A collaboration between Sony Pictures Animation and the streaming platform, the movie centers on a globally renowned K-pop girl group who lead a double life. When not performing for sold-out stadiums, they are secretly demon hunters. The story introduces the core conflict where the heroines must protect their fanbase from supernatural threats, which takes the form of their biggest challenge yet: a rival boy band whose members are demons in disguise. The film’s premise combines the global cultural phenomenon of K-pop with the enduring appeal of supernatural action, a fusion designed to engage distinct yet overlapping audiences. This approach taps into an existing fan interest, as themes of supernatural battles have become an emerging sub-genre within K-pop concepts.

KPop Demon Hunters – Netflix

The Plot: A Battle of the Bands with Supernatural Stakes

The narrative follows the K-pop girl group “Huntrix,...

Lee Byung-Hun, who plays The Frontman in Squid Game, made his Tonight Show debut and teased some details about the third and final season of the Korean smash hit series as well as a possible spinoff.

When asked by Jimmy Fallon whether there will be a Frontman spinoff, Byung-Hun answered positively using the infamous voting buttons on the show. He did quickly follow that up by saying, “There is a possibility we’ll never knows what happens.”

The Frontman plays a more integral role in seasons two and three as the show’s protagonist, Seong Gi-hun, also known as Player 456 (Lee Jung-jae), continues to fight to stop the murder of hundreds of people for the whims of the VIPs.

The third season, which returns to Netflix on June 27, picks up from the season two cliffhanger as Gi-hun is dealing with the loss of his closest ally Jung-bae and deals with...