America is broke, Considering how hes had his hand in from the renaming of characters to the amusement ride, and the simple fact he has to direct these poeople the Man must've signed off on it at SOME point. He's already pointed out in an interview he doesn't approach the franchise artistically, So really it's not much of a stretch. Or would you have us believe hes going to let two winners of some reality show walk on set and act without his consent? please....
I can see it now. Here comes the Chinese propaganda machine(lol - I wonder what it's ALT mode is? heh). Let's hope they keep this whole affair minimal.
Well, that didn't take long for this thread to devolve into anti-China rhetoric (China is only good enough to make our beloved Transformers toys but not for much else, eh?). As for the Bay naysayers, I wonder how many of you guys are still going to pay to see TF4 in theaters? It's an American Idol type show to cast 4 bit movie parts in a country with a lot of fellow Transformers fans. That's it. No more, no less. To make this political or racial or anything else leads me to believe some folks here have a lot of stupid hang-ups that needs to be checked, and hard.
Its a publicity stunt - probably organised by the marketing department. I doubt Bay had any influence in this choice - so please stop randomly blaming him. Given the Chinese market is currently one of the most untapped for action films we have films such as Iron Man 3 and Transformers 4 competing to try to get some of the audience - in this case Transformers 4 will be partially filmed in China and they'll use a reality tv show to get free extra's on set - while improving publicity for the film. Here's some methods used by Iron man 3 to try to gain Chinese support; [VIDEO] 'Iron Man 3' China Commercial -- Rare Promotion Chinese-Government Officials Were Apparently Given Special Access to Iron Man 3 Set | Vanity Fair 'Iron Man 3' will become the first 4DX release in Japan | Filmonic China Looks to Iron Man 3, Hollywood as Gateway to US Living Rooms I wouldn't be surprised if Transformers 4 has a Chinese actor for one of the supporting roles this time around... People like you are what keep this forum so enjoyable and provide a good laugh - despite what happens with the movies
I was hoping this was filming for a scene where Mark Wallboard goes on a chinese game show. Could be worse. Could be a Japanese game show. :/ (those guys are into WEIRD SHIT)
Some of them are awesome though - they actually make their contestants work for their prizes - rather than just having them answer a few questions or add numbers together.
"Signed off on" is utterly horrid logic to start blaming someone for something. It's still a giant leap of logic assuming this is something Bay had any real control over, and it's ridiculous to fault only him for this.
Reality shows kill more brain cells in one 30 min episode then weed kills in a lifetime. So instead of having someone just come in an audition for a role, they are going to hang the bone from a string and have the people beg for it for the enjoyment of the viewers lol . I love Transformers but I would never do something so stupid to get a role in a movie .
Quoted, enlarged and bolded because some people in this thread really need to read the above. Edit: Yes, you.
OK, As I understand it. Iron Man 3 and Transformers 4 will have additional scenes with Chinese Actors that will only appear in the Chinese release of those movies. So I guess were getting 4 slightly different movies. I'm kind of curious to see what they will add.
I'll see you all next year wearing him on your hands, this "sh?tty director". We (and many russians) watch some shows about searching talents with big interest. Michael Bay knows, that he will work in very big and "young", fast growing country. People in such countries often have a big potential in arts. It's not only advertisement, it's also like a "oil exploration" .
is it really that big of a leap of logic really? hes the director and someone is planing to put two no bodies in the movie, one of them a talking role, he has no say? on his film? really? interesting. Of course he has to sign off on it, Fliming and scheduling has to be laid out like a science,. To act like hes totally clueless about this, even more horrid logic. this isnt just some trailer publicity stunt. that he doesnt have to worry about, he has to place the camera on two people that are now part of the script and movie. people are annoyed because Bay is allowing the movies to be more of a Joke than they already are. It pretty much has nothing to do if they're Chinese, or if its a reality show, or if the exposure is needed. this whole "calm down every movie does this" is complete BS. Its dumb, garish, and just cheesy. everyone has a right to their opinion neagative or possive. Its pretty annoying when people like to call others, pissy or, whiny because they disagree.
