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http://variety.com/2015/film/news/akiva-goldsman-2-1201461716/

Paramount Pictures, Michael Bay and Lorenzo di Bonaventura are bringing on Akiva Goldsman to help expand the “Transformers” cinematic universe.

Deadline reports Goldsman would not be writing but assembling and overseeing a “writers room” to hatch an idea for how to tackle a two-part sequel in the film’s franchise in addition to potential spinoffs. Goldsman would likely join Bay, di Bonaventura and Steven Spielberg as a producer.

It’s unknown whether Bay will return to directing duties for any new installments. He is currently in pre-production on his Benghazi thriller “13 Hours.”

The franchise is a huge priority for the studio with the most recent film, “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” crossing the $1 billion worldwide box officer marker last year, making it the third film in the franchise to pass that milestone.

Goldsman is no stranger to shaping box-office juggernauts, having helped with tentpoles such as “I Am Legend,” “The Da Vinci Code” and most recently “Insurgent.”

He is repped by WME.

 

[strafer]

That's awesome.

 

[Broken Joystick]

Death should definitely matter in this universe.

 

[terrisus]

 

[Not]

Please God no

 

[Barzul]

Not like this

 

[JimJamJones]

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

why does bayformers need writers?

 

[xxracerxx]

No thank you.

 

[ZeroGravity]

Time for Unicron.

 

[Calcium]

Hahahahahaha....no.

 

[Slayven]

Everybody wants to be Marvel

 

[Jack Scofield]

The term "cinematic universe" is getting used way too much these days. What differentiates this from simply being part of a franchise?

 

[bryanee]

YEEEEES.

Bring on fucking Unicron and adventures in space.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Time for Unicron.

This is the only way I can see it working.

Hope it happens.

 

[Amir0x]

oh god stop it Parmaount STOP IT NOO

 

[kruis]

I don't understand how such a godawful series of movies can be so successful ..

 

[bengraven]

How about do an 80s cinematic universe?

Reboot GI Joe, do He-man, etc, and have them in a shared universe.

 

[- J - D -]

The term "cinematic universe" is getting used way too much these days. What differentiates this from simply being part of a franchise?

Sounds less cynical and rides the wave of audience good will that the MCU started.

 

[bearythebear]

Only way I would be remotely interested in a Transformers spinoff is if Michael Bay isn't involved and it only features the robots.

 

[God Dayumm]

The term "cinematic universe" is getting used way too much these days. What differentiates this from simply being part of a franchise?

We still need the Spy Kids cinematic universe

 

[Sinatar]

why does bayformers need writers?

'Writers room' lol

 

[rexor0717]

There were aspects of Age of Extinction that I enjoyed. Unfortunately they also came with nearly 3 hours of shit. I'd be interested to know more about those non-Decepticon baddies.

 

[Amir0x]

'Writers room' lol

 

[wenis]

But I don't wanna

 

[Masquerader]

There was a time... In which Paramount consider sparing the wretched little franchise of Transformers... But now... You will witness... Its DISMEMBERMENT!

 

[JdFoX187]

They were already hinting at something major at the end of Age of Extinction and then all development just seemed to stall from there. Wonder if they got cold feet from the lukewarm reception stateside.

And why hasn't Paramount combined the GI Joe and Transformers universes yet? You already have several "elite" military units running around. Just get Dwayne Johnson in there alongside Optimus Prime. Shit would sell based on that alone.

 

[AdmiralSnackbar]

Maybe just higher an assistant to keep track of the characters, that would be a big start.

 

[Delta Assault]

Where's that family guy vomit gif when you need it.

 

[Sadist]

pls stahp paramount

 

[DeaconKnowledge]

I should be excited, but considering how badly Bay and company fucked up the first 3 movies I'm not holding my breath.

The 4th was okay; somebody finally told Bay that the Robots were the focal point of the franchise.

 

[bananafactory]

Oh dear god no

 

[Tobor]

Hahaha, everybody wants to be Marvel.

 

[Poodlestrike]

I don't think I can, honestly.

 

[Zeyphersan]

Wow, Marvel changed the game

 

[aerts1js]

There's no "writers room" for Transformers... article is an obvious fake.

 

[Hex]

Paramount owns GI Joe also, will they do the crossover?

 

[Zeyphersan]

The term "cinematic universe" is getting used way too much these days. What differentiates this from simply being part of a franchise?

Transformers can't be a cinematic universe, because it's all one franchise. If they wanted to combine it with Battlefield they could make a "Hasbro Cinematic Universe" if they wanted to. Basically it's a franchise within a franchise, like Captain America is a franchise within the Marvel franchise

They're using the term here because people like it, not because it fits

 

[Spectromixer]

Are Ninja Turtles and GI Joe going to be connected as well?

 

[Slayven]

Paramount owns GI Joe also, will they do the crossover?

 

[Dabanton]

I don't understand how such a godawful series of movies can be so successful ..

Michael Bay knows how to place his move just right, there aren't many directors who can stage organised chaos like he can.

His films are overlong,usually nonsensical,but their actually watchable.

 

[Toa TAK]

I'm ready.

 

[Mupod]

Are Ninja Turtles and GI Joe going to be connected as well?

Transformers and GI Joe actually did have crossovers in their Marvel comics.

edit: didn't know there was a newer one too. Neat.

 

[Delta Assault]

Transformers can't be a cinematic universe, because it's all one franchise. If they wanted to combine it with Battlefield they could make a "Hasbro Cinematic Universe" if they wanted to. Basically it's a franchise within a franchise, like Captain America is a franchise within the Marvel franchise

They're using the term here because people like it, not because it fits

Huh? Transformers has the toys, the comics, the video games, etc...

It can absolutely be a cinematic universe.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Paramount owns GI Joe also, will they do the crossover?

They should. Add Turtles, too. Call the universe "the Toybox"

 

[Slime]

why does bayformers need writers?

 

[Opiate]

The term "cinematic universe" is getting used way too much these days. What differentiates this from simply being part of a franchise?

PR speak, obviously. But that's also true with the "Marvel Cinematic Universe," which just so happens to be PR speak for a production more people like.

 

[Crud]

I want this.

 

[kewlmyc]

Didn't this make over $1 billion? Michael Bay drinks your tears to wash down his $10000 steak every day.

 

[Mercury Fred]

No Jem and the Holograms, no sale.