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Harry Potter Works Its Magic on the Box Office

BuzzSugar — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:30:25 -0700

It may be darker than ever, but Harry Potter still brings the magic at the box office. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince worked its wizardry on audiences to the tune of nearly $160 million for its first five days in the theater, with $79.5 million of that coming over the weekend.

That's not quite as strong as the five-day opening for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen last month (that movie pulled in $201.2 million in its first five days), but it's the best tally yet for a Harry Potter movie.

The other big story of this weekend's box office is the fall of Bruno. Last weekend's box office winner pulled in just $8.4 million this week, finishing in fourth place. That put it behind second-place Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, which brought in $17.7 million. Transformers kept up the pace with a third-place tally of $13.8 million.

In indie news, 500 Days of Summer had a solid debut with almost $840,000 from just 27 theaters. It'll be interesting to see how that movie holds up when it expands into many more theaters this weekend.

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Trend Alert: Mesh Flesh

FabSugar — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:00:22 -0700

Check out hotties Megan in Herve Leroux, Blake in Roberto Cavalli, and Rihanna in Alexander Wang looking sexy to the max in mesh flesh frocks. There's something about mesh inserts that evoke a daring, mysterious vibe and I like it. This detailing isn't for the faint-hearted; when donning such a bold embellishment, brace yourself for hard stares and the occasional catcall. You ready?

Does Michael Bay's Portrayal of Women Bug You?

BuzzSugar — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:15:51 -0700

It's no secret that Michael Bay loves to put extremely sexy women in his movies. When it comes to the Transformers movies, though, the gratuitous way he shoots Megan Fox seems a bit over-the-top, even for him.

Bay recently told reporters that it's "for the young boys" and Fox says says the treatment of women as sexual objects in film is part of what must be done "if you want to make movies that people want to see."

So does Bay's portrayal of women ever bother you? Or is it just good sexy fun?

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Which Premiere Hairstyle Do You Like Best on Megan Fox?

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:30:00 -0700

Megan Fox has been trotting across the globe recently promoting her new movie Transformers with co-star Shia LaBeouf. This Summer blockbuster is proving to be as big a success as her hairstyles have been on the red carpet for the duration of the premieres. Out of these six transforming looks, which do you think looks the like best on foxy Megan?

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Will You See or Skip These June Movies?

PopSugarUK — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0700

This month sees the UK cinema release of comedies, action films, romantic comedies and dramas. Take a look at the films heading to our big screens in June, and vote to let me know whether you plan to see or skip each film.

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Movie Preview: New Transformers 2 Trailer

BuzzSugar — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:00:55 -0700

OK, folks, prepare yourself for another look at Michael Bay's Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The first trailer was full of explosions, but this time around, we get a look at more of what you might call "the plot," with Sam heading off to college and starting to see creepy symbols in the middle of lectures.

That said, there are still explosions. There's Megan Fox being hot. There's Shia LaBeouf being intense - and understandably so, since big, scary robots seem to want something that's physically inside his brain. It's about what you'd expect from this franchise, I'd say. The movie hits theaters June 24, and to watch the new trailer, just read more.

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Transformers 3 Coming July of . . . Some Year

BuzzSugar — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:30:09 -0700

Transformers fans were all a-flutter earlier this week with the news that Paramount has set the date for the third movie: July 1, 2011. Though neither Shia LaBeouf nor director Michael Bay was confirmed for the third movie (and there's still no writer), apparently "Paramount insiders . . . said the studio wanted to claim the date before a competitor did, considering that the 2011 summer release calendar is filling up."

But if you ask Michael Bay, there's no need to worry about 2011 competition - Transformers 3 won't be ready by then! Bay has responded to the release date news with the following:

Wait a minute! I said I was taking off a year from Transformers. Paramount made a mistake in dating Transformers 3 - they asked me on the phone - I said yes to July 4 - but for 2012 - whoops! Not 2011!!! That would mean I would have to start prep in September. No way. My brain needs a break from fighting robots.

There's something a little bit satisfying about Michael Bay getting somewhat punked by his own studio. But I digress. It's probably best for Transformers 3 to avoid the Summer of 2011, as Thor, The First Avenger: Captain America, and Spider-Man 4 are all scheduled to release then. And for now we still have to get through the second Transformers movie, opening this June 26, which many of you are totally stoked to see.

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Are You Excited For the Transformers Sequel?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:30:53 -0800

The Transformers sequel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, is sure to be one of the biggest Summer blockbusters of 2009. Opening June 26, the plot of the Michael Bay-directed action flick is this: "Decepticon forces return to Earth on a mission to take Sam Witwicky prisoner, after the young hero learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers. Joining the mission to protect humankind is Optimus Prime, who forms an alliance with international armies for a second epic battle."

Check out the trailer below and tell me: Are you stoked to see Sam, Optimus Prime, and the rest zooming and crashing and blowing stuff up on screen again? Or not so much?

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Guess Who Said It?

FitSugar — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:00:00 -0800

Can you figure out which Transformers star said this:

"I exist on sugar!"

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Transformers: The Untold Story

GiggleSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:00:00 -0700

When they're not saving Earth from intergalactic destruction, they're terrorizing unsuspecting shoppers at Sears.

MINKPINK "Don't Mesh with Me" Dress - $57.00	Stella Mccartney Mesh Front Sandals - $995.00
Zimmermann Luxe Kaleidoscope Traingle One Piece - $429.00	Rory Beca Embroidered Sleeveless Dress - $262.00
Elizabeth And James Laurel Top - $265.00	Alexander Wang Mesh Inset Dress - $565.00
Pierre Hardy "2193" Gold Mesh Sandal - $975.00	Mesh Diamond Bodysuit - $49.00
Christian Dior black leather and mesh cut-out platform sandals - $632.00	Maggy London Jersey Sheath Dress with Sheer Side Insets - $158.00
Vintage Mesh Top - $22.80	Carmen Marc Valvo black stretch knit mesh detail dress - $324.00