After a pigeon was killed on set of 6 Underground, director Michael Bay, who has directed most of the Transformers films, was arrested and prosecuted.
After gaining recognition with the releases of Bad Boys and Armageddon, Bay went on to establish himself as a successful Hollywood filmmaker, being widely recognized for his lavish special effects and extensive use of pyrotechnic displays and CGI animation.
The Transformers movies have been Bay's primary emphasis as of late, although he has also directed the Netflix original 6 Underground and collaborated with Universal Pictures on the horror film Ambulance.
Bay ran afoul of the Italian authorities during filming of 6 Underground when rumors spread that a pigeon had been slain on site.
Since pigeons are a protected species in Italy, law enforcement has intervened to examine whether or not the death of the homing pigeon was caused by the film, which was produced by Netflix and starred by Ryan Reynolds.
Bay told The Wrap that the allegations against him would likely be dropped because he believes they are baseless.
Below is his explanation:
The footage is unmistakable and provides proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
There are a ton of eyewitnesses and cops on the scene who clear us of any blame.
And it debunks their one, misleading paparazzi shot.
Due to an ongoing legal battle, I am unable to provide any details, but I am optimistic that we will be successful when my day comes.
The Italian authorities gave me the option of paying a minor payment to resolve the situation, but I rejected since I did not want to admit culpability for harming an animal.
Bay denies that any animals were hurt in the making of 6 Underground or any of his other films, and he is devoted to defending the charges.
Bay dislikes contemplating his filmic legacy, although he strongly objects to being labeled an animal abuser, claiming instead to have been a dedicated advocate for animal rights throughout his whole life.
On three separate occasions, Bay's legal team has requested that the allegations against their client be dropped; each time, however, these requests have been denied by Italian authorities, and the case now looks to be headed to trial.
Although Bay is not believed to have been the dolly operator at the alleged event, he is nonetheless being investigated as a suspect in Italy because of his role as the film's director.
Bay plans on using testimony from witnesses, surveillance footage, and legal testimony to disprove any responsibility he may have had in the pigeon's untimely demise.
Eiza Gonzalez, who played a major role in the film Ambulance, has said that Michael Bay's "mischievous" and "mostly harmless" demeanor is the most unexpected aspect of his character.
Bay plans to defend his honor by any means necessary.
After gaining recognition with the releases of Bad Boys and Armageddon, Bay went on to establish himself as a successful Hollywood filmmaker, being widely recognized for his lavish special effects and extensive use of pyrotechnic displays and CGI animation.
The Transformers movies have been Bay's primary emphasis as of late, although he has also directed the Netflix original 6 Underground and collaborated with Universal Pictures on the horror film Ambulance.
Bay ran afoul of the Italian authorities during filming of 6 Underground when rumors spread that a pigeon had been slain on site.
Since pigeons are a protected species in Italy, law enforcement has intervened to examine whether or not the death of the homing pigeon was caused by the film, which was produced by Netflix and starred by Ryan Reynolds.
Bay told The Wrap that the allegations against him would likely be dropped because he believes they are baseless.
Below is his explanation:
The footage is unmistakable and provides proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
There are a ton of eyewitnesses and cops on the scene who clear us of any blame.
And it debunks their one, misleading paparazzi shot.
Due to an ongoing legal battle, I am unable to provide any details, but I am optimistic that we will be successful when my day comes.
The Italian authorities gave me the option of paying a minor payment to resolve the situation, but I rejected since I did not want to admit culpability for harming an animal.
Bay denies that any animals were hurt in the making of 6 Underground or any of his other films, and he is devoted to defending the charges.
Bay dislikes contemplating his filmic legacy, although he strongly objects to being labeled an animal abuser, claiming instead to have been a dedicated advocate for animal rights throughout his whole life.
On three separate occasions, Bay's legal team has requested that the allegations against their client be dropped; each time, however, these requests have been denied by Italian authorities, and the case now looks to be headed to trial.
Although Bay is not believed to have been the dolly operator at the alleged event, he is nonetheless being investigated as a suspect in Italy because of his role as the film's director.
Bay plans on using testimony from witnesses, surveillance footage, and legal testimony to disprove any responsibility he may have had in the pigeon's untimely demise.
Eiza Gonzalez, who played a major role in the film Ambulance, has said that Michael Bay's "mischievous" and "mostly harmless" demeanor is the most unexpected aspect of his character.
Bay plans to defend his honor by any means necessary.
