Michael Bay bowing out of the Transformers universe

For fans of Transformers this will come as a shock. Michael Bay, director of the Transformers films, is bowing out after fronting the blockbuster franchise for over a decade. So this new instalment will be his last in the series.

Ever since Transformers: Dark Of The Moon was released in 2011, the director has hinted his departure from the franchise was looming, and it looks like The Last Knight will be his swan song. The Last Knight shatters the core myths of the Transformers franchise, and redefines what it means to be a hero.

“It’s bittersweet for me. With every Transformers film, I’ve said it would be my last,” he wrote in an open letter published on his website.

“I see the 120 million fans around the world who see these movies, the huge theme park lines to the ride

and the amazing Make-A-Wish kids who visit my sets, and it somehow keeps drawing me back. I love doing these movies. This film was especially fun to shoot.

But, this time might really be it. So I’m blowing this one out.”

Animated Spider-Man movie to release in 2018

Sony Pictures Animation says it will release its untitled, animated Spider-Man movie on December 21, 2018.

The story will follow the adventures of comic-book character Miles Morales as he assumes the identity of the titular web-slinger.

No casting has been announced yet. The feature will be directed by Bob Persichetti and Peter Ramsey. It was written by Phil Lord, with Lord, Avi Arad,

Amy Pascal and Christopher Miller executive producing.

Boyzone’s 25th anniversary

Ronan Keating (singer/musician) has shared his wish to do something to mark Boyzone’s 25th year anniversary this year.

The Irish musician talked about the boy-band’s milestone anniversary and how he would be more than happy to celebrate the occasion with his band-mates.

The 39-year-old said: “It’s exciting, 25 years, so much has happened to the band. It’ll be nice just to mark the 25 years in some way shape or form. We don’t know whether it’s going to be a tour or an album or something. But we’ll do something.”

Ronan Keating is turning 40 this year — to which he quipped “40 is the new 30!”

Paris Jackson’s modelling gig

The 18-year-old daughter of late dancer and singer Michael Jackson was spotted shooting with blonde hair and retro clothes in Paris.

Jackson and several men dressed as soldiers posed at the Esplanade du Trocadero for what appeared to be a WWII-themed shoot for Chanel.

“She wants to try modelling, acting and has been song-writing. She is grateful for the opportunities ahead,” the source said.

Jackson later shared a photo from the shoot with her 925,000 followers on Instagram.

Published in Dawn, Young World, February 18th, 2017