Paramount Pictures and Hasbro are getting closer to bringing their 'Transformers' back to the big screen and look to be reuniting with some familiar faces to help bring the franchise back to life. 

The makers have appointed Steven Spielberg to focus on all creative aspects of the next live-action Transformers film alongside longtime producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, reported Deadline. According to the outlet, filmmaker Michael Bay is in early talks to return as director.