Michael Bay's Personal Letter to Theater Projectionists
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Posted by SLUGSLINGER81 on June 27th, 2011 @ 7:42am CDT
Posted by YRQRM0 on June 27th, 2011 @ 8:22am CDT
Posted by FullMetalGeth on June 27th, 2011 @ 8:42am CDT
SLUGSLINGER81 wrote:Say what you will about the guy, but that right there shows how commited he is about the quality of work in this movie...may be M. bay isn't so bad after all...I applaud you Mike
That's exactly what I'm thinking.
Posted by dragons on June 27th, 2011 @ 9:01am CDT
Posted by Joshua Vallse on June 27th, 2011 @ 9:08am CDT
I sadly will not be watching Transformers in 3D, I await a personal letter to convince me otherwise.
Forever yours,
Josh
Big smile-----------> ^______________________________^
I actually know a few people whom work as projectionist and such, in various theaters, it will be fun to see how much truth there be behind this letter muahahahahaha
Unless we have some theatre workers already present at this forum? So whats the word? Did ya get a letter?
Posted by ae_productions on June 27th, 2011 @ 9:26am CDT
Yeah, he's a real hero all right.
Is he going to pay for this? From all the money he made from those "stupid Saturday morning cartoons..." Movies? (An actual quote from Bay on WHY he would NOT make a Trasnformers movie...oh, wait, he did. What a spineless sell out).
Theaters are suffering right now. Like it or not, they are. 70 - 90 percent of box office totals get turned back to the studio. Theaters survive on concession sales. (Which is why they are so bloody expensive. Movie companies REFUSE to take a smaller cut at the box office. So, their greed trickles to the consumer, aka, you.) Projectors are turned down for a reason: cost efficiency on BOTH the projector bulbs (which are SUPER expensive) AND the electricity it takes to run them.
Bay probably didn't even write this letter. I doubt he can even read. Much less care about anyone or anything but his fat pockets. This letter has NOTHING to do with Bay being a hero. He's an egotistical no-talent ass clown who sold out to do 3 Transformers movies to bail out his failing career. He's just trying to milk this for all it's worth.
Posted by ae_productions on June 27th, 2011 @ 9:27am CDT
Joshua Vallse wrote:Dear Michael Bay,
I sadly will not be watching Transformers in 3D, I await a personal letter to convince me otherwise.
Forever yours,
Josh
Big smile-----------> ^______________________________^
I actually know a few people whom work as projectionist and such, in various theaters, it will be fun to see how much truth there be behind this letter muahahahahaha
Unless we have some theatre workers already present at this forum? So whats the word? Did ya get a letter?
Dude, you rock.
Posted by ae_productions on June 27th, 2011 @ 9:34am CDT
YRQRM0 wrote:Agreed. You can bash what he does to the Transformers, and talk about how much better a G1 movie would be, but you can't say he doesn't know what he's doing from a theatrical pov.
Yes I can. Micheal Bay doesn't know what he is doing. Ever see one of his films? They're a F'ing mess. And NO. Micheal Bay has NO CLUE on how to run a movie theater. The man can't even thread a projector. Seriously guys.
Don't be so quick to lick Bay's filthy toes. There's other sides to this story, and a reason why things are they way they are. If Bay was such a hero, he'd take a smaller cut of the box office to help struggling theaters to pay for this expense. 90 percent of box office tickets goes back to Paramount and Bay. How much of that is he going to give back to the theaters? Not a f'ing dime.
He's a greedy money mongering whore. He does't care about you, about Transformers (obviously), theaters, or even a movie presentation. He just wants more $$$. He's a sell out. Why else would he make 3 films for a franchise that he called "stupid Saturday morning cartoons!"
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 27th, 2011 @ 9:39am CDT
ae_productions wrote:Michael Bay is such an inbred moron.
Yeah, he's a real hero all right.
Is he going to pay for this? From all the money he made from those "stupid Saturday morning cartoons..." Movies? (An actual quote from Bay on WHY he would NOT make a Trasnformers movie...oh, wait, he did. What a spineless sell out).
Theaters are suffering right now. Like it or not, they are. 70 - 90 percent of box office totals get turned back to the studio. Theaters survive on concession sales. (Which is why they are so bloody expensive. Movie companies REFUSE to take a smaller cut at the box office. So, their greed trickles to the consumer, aka, you.) Projectors are turned down for a reason: cost efficiency on BOTH the projector bulbs (which are SUPER expensive) AND the electricity it takes to run them.
Bay probably didn't even write this letter. I doubt he can even read. Much less care about anyone or anything but his fat pockets. This letter has NOTHING to do with Bay being a hero. He's an egotistical no-talent ass clown who sold out to do 3 Transformers movies to bail out his failing career. He's just trying to milk this for all it's worth.
Wah.
For that 10-30 percent that you do get, it is your responsibility to have the best equipment possible for the highest quality product. If that is something you do not agree with, you can do 1 of 2 things. Get the studios to make a better deal with you or get the hell out of the theater business.
If this letter indeed came from Bay, I congratulate him for standing up for the top-notch product that he has produced and making sure its presentation doesn't get butchered due to cheap equipment or incompetent operators of a projector.
Posted by CrimsonPrime on June 27th, 2011 @ 9:45am CDT
ae_productions wrote:Michael Bay is such an inbred moron.
Yeah, he's a real hero all right.
Is he going to pay for this? From all the money he made from those "stupid Saturday morning cartoons..." Movies? (An actual quote from Bay on WHY he would NOT make a Trasnformers movie...oh, wait, he did. What a spineless sell out).
Theaters are suffering right now. Like it or not, they are. 70 - 90 percent of box office totals get turned back to the studio. Theaters survive on concession sales. (Which is why they are so bloody expensive. Movie companies REFUSE to take a smaller cut at the box office. So, their greed trickles to the consumer, aka, you.) Projectors are turned down for a reason: cost efficiency on BOTH the projector bulbs (which are SUPER expensive) AND the electricity it takes to run them.
Bay probably didn't even write this letter. I doubt he can even read. Much less care about anyone or anything but his fat pockets. This letter has NOTHING to do with Bay being a hero. He's an egotistical no-talent ass clown who sold out to do 3 Transformers movies to bail out his failing career. He's just trying to milk this for all it's worth.
ae_productions wrote:YRQRM0 wrote:Agreed. You can bash what he does to the Transformers, and talk about how much better a G1 movie would be, but you can't say he doesn't know what he's doing from a theatrical pov.
Yes I can. Micheal Bay doesn't know what he is doing. Ever see one of his films? They're a F'ing mess. And NO. Micheal Bay has NO CLUE on how to run a movie theater. The man can't even thread a projector. Seriously guys.
Don't be so quick to lick Bay's filthy toes. There's other sides to this story, and a reason why things are they way they are. If Bay was such a hero, he'd take a smaller cut of the box office to help struggling theaters to pay for this expense. 90 percent of box office tickets goes back to Paramount and Bay. How much of that is he going to give back to the theaters? Not a f'ing dime.
He's a greedy money mongering whore. He does't care about you, about Transformers (obviously), theaters, or even a movie presentation. He just wants more $$$. He's a sell out. Why else would he make 3 films for a franchise that he called "stupid Saturday morning cartoons!"
Umm dude? Unless you know Bay personally or ever worked with him for like oh I dont know...two month at least? then I'm afraid your words are nothing but worthless crap that will remain lies . Like I said...Unless you have proof that Bay are a greedy bastard who apparently cant read...You're just another troll who hates M.Bay cause he's rich and famous and well...You're not LMFAO .
On topic...That's quite a nice thing to do but I wont be seeing it in 3D. 3D just hurts my eyes and my eyes arent in their top condition if you know what I mean.
Posted by Naked Magnus on June 27th, 2011 @ 9:47am CDT
BLAH-BLAH-BOOOOM!!!! MICHAEL BAY!!!!!
Posted by Red 50 on June 27th, 2011 @ 9:55am CDT
Posted by Joshua Vallse on June 27th, 2011 @ 10:08am CDT
ae_productions wrote:Dude, you rock.
Thank you! I have my moments.
Naked Magnus wrote:This letter is a fake. If it were a real Michael Bay letter, it would self destruct in 30 second with a spectacular BAY-SPLOSION!
BLAH-BLAH-BOOOOM!!!! MICHAEL BAY!!!!!
Lol, I was actualy going to post a link to this vid in light of your comment, only to see you already did. Well done good sir, well done...Bravo, bravo
So back to the heart of this matter, are their any theatre workers of projectionist in tha house? Hollar!
Posted by outerglow on June 27th, 2011 @ 10:25am CDT
the haters can say what they want! This shows dedication to what he made!! Thanks M.Bay!
Posted by cruizerdave on June 27th, 2011 @ 10:30am CDT
Or even worth watching. ROTF was trash, this will most likely be trash. Maybe a higher grade of garbage, but garbage all the same.
Posted by Cyberstrike on June 27th, 2011 @ 10:35am CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:ae_productions wrote:Michael Bay is such an inbred moron.
Yeah, he's a real hero all right.
Is he going to pay for this? From all the money he made from those "stupid Saturday morning cartoons..." Movies? (An actual quote from Bay on WHY he would NOT make a Trasnformers movie...oh, wait, he did. What a spineless sell out).
Theaters are suffering right now. Like it or not, they are. 70 - 90 percent of box office totals get turned back to the studio. Theaters survive on concession sales. (Which is why they are so bloody expensive. Movie companies REFUSE to take a smaller cut at the box office. So, their greed trickles to the consumer, aka, you.) Projectors are turned down for a reason: cost efficiency on BOTH the projector bulbs (which are SUPER expensive) AND the electricity it takes to run them.
Bay probably didn't even write this letter. I doubt he can even read. Much less care about anyone or anything but his fat pockets. This letter has NOTHING to do with Bay being a hero. He's an egotistical no-talent ass clown who sold out to do 3 Transformers movies to bail out his failing career. He's just trying to milk this for all it's worth.
Wah.
For that 10-30 percent that you do get, it is your responsibility to have the best equipment possible for the highest quality product. If that is something you do not agree with, you can do 1 of 2 things. Get the studios to make a better deal with you or get the hell out of the theater business.
If this letter indeed came from Bay, I congratulate him for standing up for the top-notch product that he has produced and making sure its presentation doesn't get butchered due to cheap equipment or incompetent operators of a projector.
And just like in the 1950s 3D fans always blame the theaters and not poor quality of the films. Lets not forget that poor economy and that the fact 3D films are FAR more expensive to watch due to all expensive equiment and that a lot of the 3D versions of certian films haven't done well at box office as their 2D counterparts too.
Posted by AshesOfPain on June 27th, 2011 @ 10:36am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 27th, 2011 @ 10:46am CDT
Cyberstrike wrote:
And just like in the 1950s 3D fans always blame the theaters and not poor quality of the films.
I didn't blame anybody. I have seen few 3D movies, and had a pleasant experience during all of them. You know why? Because they were properly lit and set up, just like Michael Bay requested in his letter. If indeed it is his letter. Nonetheless, my post was in response to to this holier-than-thou ass who immediately places his supposed financial problems on "the big, bad studios and its greedy, no-talent directors." His words, though paraphrased. It just came off as totally rude and uncalled for. If he has problems running a properly functional theater and projector which can provide the best viewing experience to the paying customer as Michael Bay pointed out, he needs to get the hell out of the theater business or get proper equipment, as I had stated before. And don't give me shit about how Bay doesn't know how to run a theater. He may not be hands-on with the finances, but you can bet your ass he knows more about the equipment than a projectionist. Said projectionists shouldn't only heed the words in that letter regarding the proper use of the equipment in regards to giving the best experience to the movie goer, but take it was a favor from a professional who decided to pass on some useful advice.
As for seeing DotM on opening day, I already have my ticket. And I will most likely be seeing it again over the weekend. Happily paying 90% to the studio and director who brought high-quality entertainment to be enjoyed by me.
Posted by RodimalToyota on June 27th, 2011 @ 11:06am CDT
ae_productions wrote:Michael Bay is such an inbred moron.
Yeah, he's a real hero all right.
Is he going to pay for this? From all the money he made from those "stupid Saturday morning cartoons..." Movies? (An actual quote from Bay on WHY he would NOT make a Trasnformers movie...oh, wait, he did. What a spineless sell out).
Theaters are suffering right now. Like it or not, they are. 70 - 90 percent of box office totals get turned back to the studio. Theaters survive on concession sales. (Which is why they are so bloody expensive. Movie companies REFUSE to take a smaller cut at the box office. So, their greed trickles to the consumer, aka, you.) Projectors are turned down for a reason: cost efficiency on BOTH the projector bulbs (which are SUPER expensive) AND the electricity it takes to run them.
Bay probably didn't even write this letter. I doubt he can even read. Much less care about anyone or anything but his fat pockets. This letter has NOTHING to do with Bay being a hero. He's an egotistical no-talent ass clown who sold out to do 3 Transformers movies to bail out his failing career. He's just trying to milk this for all it's worth.
The Ignorance if this post, and the like minded fools who agree with this are staggering. First of all, your information is wrong, second of all, if you don't like the current status of the franchise, sit it out and wait for G1 to return.
The truth is, Mbay takes no salary for the movie, nor does he get any royalties. That's right, none. You see he opts out of them and takes a cut of the merchandise profits. So in theory, the movie could be a POS and it will only effect his future job possibilities. Him going out to send letter to the projectionists is a huge step in wanting quality for something outside of his control. I already respected the man for his directing and producing abilities, but this is just above and beyond, especially since he really doesn't have a monetary gain to get out of it.
Some of you think you know how the systems works, but you have no f$%^ing clue. You ignorant blowholes are the reason the fan base on gets taken 50% to credibility. Nothing but a bunch of ignorant whining children who are mad because BumbleBee isn't a Volkswagen Bug. Get over it, and stop blaming the Director. You know that Hasbro and Paramount have 90% control of story, characters and Direction right? Mbay is not the creator. He is just the guy that puts everyone else's shit together, and even tries to throw things in for the fans, even though it's not his job.
Go get educated on how the industry works, then you can complain.
unbelievable.
Posted by FullMetalGeth on June 27th, 2011 @ 11:11am CDT
RodimalToyota wrote:ae_productions wrote:Michael Bay is such an inbred moron.
Yeah, he's a real hero all right.
Is he going to pay for this? From all the money he made from those "stupid Saturday morning cartoons..." Movies? (An actual quote from Bay on WHY he would NOT make a Trasnformers movie...oh, wait, he did. What a spineless sell out).
Theaters are suffering right now. Like it or not, they are. 70 - 90 percent of box office totals get turned back to the studio. Theaters survive on concession sales. (Which is why they are so bloody expensive. Movie companies REFUSE to take a smaller cut at the box office. So, their greed trickles to the consumer, aka, you.) Projectors are turned down for a reason: cost efficiency on BOTH the projector bulbs (which are SUPER expensive) AND the electricity it takes to run them.
Bay probably didn't even write this letter. I doubt he can even read. Much less care about anyone or anything but his fat pockets. This letter has NOTHING to do with Bay being a hero. He's an egotistical no-talent ass clown who sold out to do 3 Transformers movies to bail out his failing career. He's just trying to milk this for all it's worth.
The Ignorance if this post, and the like minded fools who agree with this are staggering. First of all, your information is wrong, second of all, if you don't like the current status of the franchise, sit it out and wait for G1 to return.
The truth is, Mbay takes no salary for the movie, nor does he get any royalties. That's right, none. You see he opts out of them and takes a cut of the merchandise profits. So in theory, the movie could be a POS and it will only effect his future job possibilities. Him going out to send letter to the projectionists is a huge step in wanting quality for something outside of his control. I already respected the man for his directing and producing abilities, but this is just above and beyond, especially since he really doesn't have a monetary gain to get out of it.
Some of you think you know how the systems works, but you have no f$%^ing clue. You ignorant blowholes are the reason the fan base on gets taken 50% to credibility. Nothing but a bunch of ignorant whining children who are mad because BumbleBee isn't a Volkswagen Bug. Get over it, and stop blaming the Director. You know that Hasbro and Paramount have 90% control of story, characters and Direction right? Mbay is not the creator. He is just the guy that puts everyone else's shit together, and even tries to throw things in for the fans, even though it's not his job.
Go get educated on how the industry works, then you can complain.
unbelievable.
Posted by The Dude on June 27th, 2011 @ 11:16am CDT
The problem with ROTF was that it was written during a writers' strike.
He admitted this, and unless you thought both movies were crap on all levels, don't judge DOTM based on that.
Posted by shamone on June 27th, 2011 @ 11:51am CDT
The Dude wrote:Am I the only one here who hasn't already decided that DOTM is an awful movie and that everyone involved should die horribly, and that Michael Bay, who directed this film filled with dizzyingly complex CGI robots as well as countless others, is a retarded gay black Jewish moron who can barely put together a sentence?
The problem with ROTF was that it was written during a writers' strike.
He admitted this, and unless you thought both movies were crap on all levels, don't judge DOTM based on that.
i havent said owt bad about movie yet. wait til thursday and then we will see.
as for the letter, its just another publicity stunt, if bay was more concerned with what he put up on the screen as opposed to how the turd he produced was lit then we would be a lot better off.
Posted by Capt.Failure on June 27th, 2011 @ 2:09pm CDT
Various Posters wrote:Three pages of irrational Michael Bay hate
You people both astound me and make me ashamed to be associated with the Transformers fanbase. No more needs to be said than that.
Posted by Counterpunch on June 27th, 2011 @ 2:16pm CDT
Posted by juxtapose519 on June 27th, 2011 @ 2:31pm CDT
It's also proof positive that he's convinced that explosions, special effects and 3D are going to make his movies better. I smell another ROTF.
Posted by Counterpunch on June 27th, 2011 @ 2:36pm CDT
juxtapose519 wrote:Why are we applauding him as if he did this for the benefit of the movie-going public? He did it so that more people would pay money to see his movie. Michael Bay's M.O. is Michael Bay.
It's also proof positive that he's convinced that explosions, special effects and 3D are going to make his movies better. I smell another ROTF.
Why are you so salty?
Don't be salty.
It's bad for your heart health.
Me? I'm ready for Prime to kick some ass and I am looking forward to some decent 3-D for once. Ain't got no time for haters, I want to get in early for some good seats.
Posted by starscreamreturns on June 27th, 2011 @ 3:09pm CDT
Also after the movie comes out depending on how it ends i have an idea if they make a 4th!
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 27th, 2011 @ 3:38pm CDT
Capt.Failure wrote:Various Posters wrote:Three pages of irrational Michael Bay hate
You people both astound me and make me ashamed to be associated with the Transformers fanbase. No more needs to be said than that.
Have you even read any of the posts?
Posted by Capt.Failure on June 27th, 2011 @ 3:55pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Capt.Failure wrote:Various Posters wrote:Three pages of irrational Michael Bay hate
You people both astound me and make me ashamed to be associated with the Transformers fanbase. No more needs to be said than that.
Have you even read any of the posts?
Oh I did, but there were way too many people to quote across three pages. The level of hatred and venom being spewed the last two days is just embarassing and just reinforces every negative thing I think about this fanbase.
Posted by Burn on June 27th, 2011 @ 4:00pm CDT
Time people just started to ignore things.
Posted by Capt.Failure on June 27th, 2011 @ 4:29pm CDT
Burn wrote:And your posts about hatred and venom is doing the conversation good as well?
Time people just started to ignore things.
There you go being a more rational person than me again, even if you do have a point.
PS: Thanks for calling me out on my own bullcrap. I mean that in all seriousness.
Posted by LiKwid on June 27th, 2011 @ 7:03pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:juxtapose519 wrote:Why are we applauding him as if he did this for the benefit of the movie-going public? He did it so that more people would pay money to see his movie. Michael Bay's M.O. is Michael Bay.
It's also proof positive that he's convinced that explosions, special effects and 3D are going to make his movies better. I smell another ROTF.
Why are you so salty?
Don't be salty.
It's bad for your heart health.
Me? I'm ready for Prime to kick some ass and I am looking forward to some decent 3-D for once. Ain't got no time for haters, I want to get in early for some good seats.
Fuh-Real....I took the day off from work to go se it I plan on being in line as soon as the theater lets me:P
Posted by Supreme Convoy on June 27th, 2011 @ 10:03pm CDT