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CNA
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
NDP 2025: Nearly 7,000 people join SG60 celebrations at Promontory
Nearly 7,000 people partied at the Promontory, across the Bay from the Padang. They enjoyed a night filled with music and a special view of the National Day Parade. Alexandra Anand was on the ground as the night drew to a close.
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Michael Bay leaves Will Smith Netflix film over 'creative differences'
Michael Bay has reportedly departed production on Will Smith's upcoming Netflix action film over 'creative differences.' Transformers director Bay, 60, was set to helm Fast And Loose for the streaming service, with Smith, 56, in the lead role. It is set to follow the story of a crime boss who, after being attacked, wakes up with no memories of his life. As he recovers, he slowly realises he was leading a double life as a CIA agent. But it has been reported that Bay has left the film after he and Smith disagreed over the tone the narrative should take. Per a Deadline report, it has been claimed that Bay wants to lean heavily into the action elements of the script, while Smith is keen to amp up the comedic factors. The publication states Netflix is keen to begin production on the film in 2026 and is looking for a replacement filmmaker. Bay and Smith first collaborated in 1995 with Bay's hit action film Bad Boys, which catapulted Smith to stardom. They collaborated on the 2002 sequel Bad Boys II, and while Bay didn't direct Bad Boys For Life or Bad Boys: Ride Or Die, he did have cameos in both films. Fast And Loose will be the second film Smith has made since the infamous Oscars incident in 2022, in which he slapped Chris Rock for comments he made about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Action thriller Emancipation was the actor's first post-slap film, which was released in December 2022. In April, he shared he planned to release a sequel to hit 2007 apocalyptic horror I Am Legend, based on the film's alternative ending, in which his character survived. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Sinners star Michael B Jordan is also attached to the project, and there is no release date as yet. 'What we were gonna do was the prequel, so we were gonna do the prequel,' he told REVOLT's Drink Champs podcast. More Trending He added: '[Akiva Goldsman] was like, but wait, what if we make a new version from the alternate ending, where your character is still alive and you know, Michael B. Jordan's character currently is the head of a new settlement… He's not my son… So there's a settlement in Connecticut.' Bay, meanwhile, is reportedly in talks to direct a new Transformers movie after last helming one of the franchise's movies in 2017. Per Deadline, he is also slated to direct an in-development adaptation of the racing game OutRun, which will star Sydney Sweeney. Metro has contacted representatives for Michael Bay and Will Smith for comment Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Inside Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock's relationship as talent manager dies aged 48 MORE: I know Freakier Friday is an unnecessary sequel – but it makes good choices MORE: Cassie Ventura returns to social media for first time since Diddy trial after giving birth
See - Sada Elbalad
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Michael Bay Exits Will Smith Netflix Action Movie "Fast and Loose"
Yara Sameh Netflix is back to searching for a director for "Fast and Loose," after Michael Bay and Will Smith were unable to bridge creative differences and Bay exited the project. "Fast and Loose" stars Smith as a man who wakes up in Tijuana with no memories. As he pieces together his past, he learns he's been living two lives: one as a crime kingpin and the other as an undercover CIA agent. The script was written by Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber, Chris Bremner, and Eric Pearson. The film has action as well as comic moments, but Bay wanted more emphasis on the former while Smith wanted to lean into the latter. They are looking to shoot in October, and Netflix will lock in a new filmmaker to keep things on track. Bay has plenty else to do. He is discussing with Paramount a return to the Transformers fold with a new version of that tentpole, and he's also percolating at Universal OutRun, an adaptation of the video game that is a star vehicle for Sydney Sweeney. Jayson Rothwell is scripting with Bay and Brad Fuller producing with Sweeney. A reunion between Bay and Smith was significant because their stars launched together with 1995's "Bad Boys." That film was Bay's film directing debut, and it was the vehicle that provided the first glimpse of how well Smith would fare as a charismatic action star. "Fast and Loose" is being produced by Smith's Westbrook Studios and Kelly McCormick and David Leitch for 87North. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Bay & Will Smith Part Company On Netflix Action Film ‘Fast And Loose'
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is back out looking for a director for Fast and Loose, after Michael Bay and Will Smith were unable to bridge creative differences and Bay shook loose of the film Wednesday. Fast and Loose will star Smith as a man who wakes up in Tijuana with no memories. As he pieces together his past, he learns he's been living two lives: one as a crime kingpin and the other as an undercover CIA agent. The script by Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber, Chris Bremner and Eric Pearson. The film has action as well as comic moments, but Deadline hears Bay wanted more emphasis on the former while Smith wanted to lean into the latter. More from Deadline 'The Batman Part II' To Start Filming In Spring; WBD CEO David Zaslav Confirms James Gunn Writing Next Movie In 'Super Family' Aubrey Plaza To Star In & Produce Biopic Of 'Hollywood Madam' Heidi Fleiss Jack Champion Joins Netflix Comedy 'Don't Say Good Luck' They are looking to shoot in October, and Netflix will lock in a new filmmaker to keep things on track. Bay has plenty else to do. He is discussing with Paramount a return to the Transformers fold with a new version of that tentpole, and he's also percolating at Universal OutRun, an adaptation of the video game that is a star vehicle for Sydney Sweeney. Jayson Rothwell is scripting with Bay and Brad Fuller producing with Sweeney. A reunion between Bay and Smith was significant because their stars launched together with 1995's Bad Boys. That film was Bay's film directing debut, and it was the vehicle that provided first glimpse of how well Smith would fare as a charismatic action star. Fast and Loose is being produced by Smith's Westbrook Studios and Kelly McCormick and David Leitch for 87North. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Emmys, Oscars, Grammys & More Solve the daily Crossword
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Michael Bay in talks to return for Transformers reboot after exiting 'Fast and Loose'
Michael Bay is reportedly in talks with Paramount about returning to direct a new Transformers film, marking his potential comeback to the franchise he first launched in 2007. The development follows Bay's departure from the Netflix and Will Smith project Fast and Loose. According to Deadline, Bay and Smith parted ways over creative differences. Bay had pushed for a more action-driven approach, while Smith preferred to lean into comedy. Fast and Loose, which would have reunited the pair for the first time since Bad Boys, remains in production with Netflix aiming for an October shoot. Smith is still attached to star as a man with no memory who learns he has been living two separate lives, one as a cartel kingpin and another as a CIA agent, while the search for a new director continues. With Fast and Loose no longer on his schedule, Bay is said to be 'discussing with Paramount a return to the Transformers fold with a new version of that tentpole.' Reports indicate that the studio currently has five Transformers projects in various stages of development. These include a potential crossover with G.I. Joe and another live-action entry from Transformers One director Josh Cooley. Bay directed the first five Transformers films between 2007 and 2017, with the series earning over $4 billion worldwide. Beyond Transformers, Bay is also developing OutRun at Universal. Based on the classic video game, the project will star Sydney Sweeney and be produced by Bay alongside Brad Fuller. Jayson Rothwell is writing the script.
