Bumblebee is just over half way finished, with Mike Gunther wrapping up a massive week of 2nd Unit directing in Mammoth California. The past seven weeks have been mixed with lots of action and a ton of travel. The Bumblebee project has already filmed in seven different cities in the state of California. Mike Gunther and his 5150 Action team returned to Los Angeles Sunday for the final six weeks of filming. The month of October is going to be one for the record books with Mike Gunther designing pivotal action sequences for main unit while simultaneously directing 2nd unit. Bumblebee is set to release in 2018 with Hailee Steinfeld starring in the project.
Mike Gunther and his production team at 5150 Action have just inked a deal to acquire Italy Boys from Frank Roche. This project is an Italian mob picture with the backdrop of Detroit. Italy Boys is set to star Ethan Hawke, Tom Sizemore, Frank Vincent, Mike Starr and many more. Mike Gunther and Frank Roche along with 5150 Action’s Production team will begin shopping the project to major studios this fall with production expected to begin mid 2018 with release in early 2019. This is very exciting news as Mike Gunther and 5150 Action have continued to push the needle forward on original content.
With Transformers: The Last Knight on the horizon of hitting theaters June 21st, Mike Gunther has signed on to Second Unit Direct the first Transformers spin off to date; Bumblebee. Travis Knight, Academy Award Nominee: “Kubo and the Two Stings,” is set to direct. Bumblebee will be shot entirely in California with production to start late July. Hailee Steinfeld will lead the cast, more details on additional cast to come soon. This will be the first Transformers film without Michael Bay at the wheel, but he won’t be far, as Bay is locked in to produce. Gunther and his 5150 Action team have begun prepping, designing and formulating action sequences that will give this spin off the traditional heart pound movie going experience that the Transformers franchise is known to deliver. Bumblebee will hit theaters summer 2018. Stay tuned for more details and exciting news to come.
Mike Gunther and the 5150 Action production team are currently prepping the Rogue Warfare Trilogy. Sung Kang and Stephen Lang are set to star in this well-crafted military action drama. Shooting is set to begin end of June, early July with all three projects being shot simultaneously. This will be the second original content film for Mike Gunther. Gunther set to direct and produce along with writers/producers Andrew DeCesare and Michael Day. This will be 5150 Action’s first production as an up and coming film production house. Mike Gunther said, “From page 1 to 90, you can expect full a full-on action experience.” You can expect to see these three films to hit screens in early 2018.
With the finals days of filming in Detroit fast approaching. Mike Gunther and his 5150 Action team are getting ready to hop the pond and shoot in her majesties backyard. With just over eight weeks left of principle photograph in the United Kingdom, we thought it might be nice to give you little glimpse into the action.
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It’s finally here! Star Trek Beyond hits theaters this Friday. Mike Gunther and his 5150 Action team could not be more proud of a project. We traveled the globe and went to the depths of space to bring you BEYOND! This film is more than just another installment of a fantastic franchise, it’s a film made with passion and heart. Justin Lin, Paramount Pictures and the entire cast of Star Trek Beyond, congrats on a great shoot and job well done. Make sure you see Star Trek this Friday, in theaters everywhere!
5150 Action and Mike Gunther have returned from New York City. The past two weeks have been spent along side producer Andrew Form and the crew of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. Mike Gunther directed the lasted version of films final battle with Megan Fox and Will Arnet. Turtles is looking great and with the help of Mike and the 5150 Action team the 3rd act battle is going to look fantastic. Out of the Shadows hits theaters June 3rd.
Mike Gunther and Andrew DeCesare have been working over the past year developing an amazing project titled Silent Kill. This project is the new age Karate Kid Meets Born on the 4th of July. Get ready to be blow away by the content and acting in this upcoming drama. In talks with a major actor, this project is going to take Hollywood by surprise and of course dazzle its audience. Stay tuned for more details.
Two up and coming writers have been working closely with Mike Gunther over the past few months. Andrew DeCesare and Mike Day just finished Rogue Warfare, an up and coming film about the world’s most elite black opt team. Get ready to drop in and go dark as we join this team on a mission that brings the world closer than ever to mass destruction. This action packed script is being developed and is looking to begin filming at the end of the year.
This year is going to bigger and better than ever. Action director Mike Gunther and his 5150 Action team will be taking on some of the biggest projects in Hollywood. Of course, everything is on the hush, hush. Expect big things coming your way.
New poster for Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse. Director Chris Landon teamed up with Mike Gunther and 5150 Action over a year ago. Get ready for a wild, hilarious and horrifying film. We will be seeing you in theaters this October.
Almost four months in filming, “Star Trek Beyond.” The cast and crew could not be more amazing. Lots of surprises and epic 5150 Action for Trek fans around the world. Two more weeks in Vancouver than the team is off to finish in Dubai.
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Ari is back at it, alongside his team of Hollywood’s most elite. Entourage hits theaters June 5th and is expected to be a huge success. Mike Gunther lead the charge on second unit and his team helped bring the action alive in this sure hit movie. Expect a wild ride with lots of laughs, and of course some of 5150 Actions closest friends; Mark Wahlberg
Ouija hits a home run over the weekend, pulling in just over 20 million to take the number one box office slot. Mike Gunther leading 5150 Action teamed up with Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes to bring Stiles Whites horror and terrifying film to life. With girls hanging from banisters and terror lurking at every corner; Ouija is expected to be a top box office contender for weeks to come.
Bullitt is a branded entertainment production company that is set up to bring creative series to companies and agencies around the world. Justin Lin, Anthony Rusoo, Joe Russo along with Mike Gunther’s 5150 Action have been working over the summer shooting top secret episodes set to release next year. Set to take over and set a new bench mark for advertising. This new style of storytelling and camera style help fuses the direct relationship between the filmmaker, the advertising company and the consumer. The leaps and bounds made in camera technology and filmmaking will truly leave audience members in awe.
Shia LaBeouf, Kate Mara and Gary Oldman sign on to shoot Dito Montiel’s upcoming film, “Man Down.” Mike Gunther and 5150 Action have been asked by Dito and producers to bring this post Afghanistan war film to life. The film follows Shia’s character as he comes to terms with his past while searching for his family. Most of the film will be shot in New Orleans, leaving the hard hitting heavy military action sequences to Mike Gunther and his team in Los Angeles. The film is set to release in 2015 and expected to be an award contender.
Mike Gunther and director Tim Kendall team up to do a Chinese funded monumental film, “So In Love.” The movie is set in Los Angeles following a man searching for his sweetheart in the heart of Hollywood. Massive action sequences on are rumored to be shot over the next few months. Mike Gunther will be heading up the action as well as second unit directing. Justin Lin and his team are executive producing and this film is expected to be the front runner in the Chinese box office in 2015.
Mike Gunther, interview featured on IMDB and Collider Magazine. Find out what it takes to bring high speed, explosive action to the screen. Exclusive interview with Mike Gunther and Michael Bay on the set of Transformers 4.
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Purge 2 Anarchy cross 100 million box office worldwide this past weekend. Mike Gunther and his 5150 Action team delivered heart pounding action though out the film. The massive subway battle was shot and designed by Mike Gunther and left Purge fans at the edge of their seats during the film. Gunther continues to team up with Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse delivering excellent movies and top box office ticket sales.
Project Runner a 5150 Production, Mike Gunther’s projected new feature will be shooting a pick up day after signing Avatar’s Stephen Lang will be starring as, “Ivan.” Lang will be traveling from New York to Los Angeles to shoot his role. “I love the idea and I really think Mike Gunther and 5150 Action are on the cutting edge of film,” Lang said. Justin Lin, director for the franchise “Fast and Furious” is weighing in as Executive Producer. Mike Gunther, Justin Lin, and Steven Lang, you do the math, it’s going to be a hit.
This project is set to release in short form and web-isodes this fall.
Lionsgate and MGM have closed a deal with Mike Gunther to direct their upcoming action film, Duel Effect. Cast is still a mystery, but rumors have been circulating Los Angeles and it’s going to be good. The movie is set to begin production and principle photography early 2015. This will be the second time Mike Gunther has teamed up with Lionsgate Films. Setup was shot in 2011 starring Bruce Willis. Everyone at Lionsgate and MGM are very excited to have Gunther directing for them again.
Universal Studios has announced they will be adding an additional ride to their theme parks next summer. Fast and Furious the Ride is an action packed virtual tram ride that will be added on the studio tour. Mike Gunther and his 5150 Action team designed the action thrills at every second of this ride. Mike brings his expertise having worked on many of the Fast and Furious franchise films. The ride is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood, Summer 2015.
A full page “Thank You” can be found in this week’s issue of Variety. Mike Gunther thanks Michael Bay and crew for an amazing wild ride. Make sure you pick up your copy and check out Transformers 4 ‘Age of Extinction,” in theaters this Friday!
