I was just reading up on the upcoming Transformers movie, which so far appears to be heading towards disaster (although perhaps box office success, since quality and monetary gain often are inversely related), and here is what I read:

"Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is currently being adapted for film. The initial script was written by Jordan Mechner with subsequent drafts by Jeffrey Nachmanoff. Thus far Jerry Bruckheimer has reportedly been attached to produce the film. Director Michael Bay will direct the feature film. When discussing the adaptation, Mechner said:

    "Rather than do a straight beat-for-beat adaptation of the new videogame, we're taking some cool elements from the game and using them to craft a new story - much as 'Pirates' [of the Caribbean] did with the theme park ride." — Jordan Mechner

Disney recently released production photos and the logo on comingsoon.net"

Now Prince of Persia could make an excellent film, so why is it falling in the hands of Michael Bay?? Other than producing one craptacular film after another, what exactly has he done? I've also read that he's a real ass to work with, not that that surprises me (and he totally butchered the Transformers design in the upcoming film)!! There's no justice in Hollywood...

cheers,

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