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Cast
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  • Shia LaBeouf

    Shia LaBeouf

    Sam Witwicky

  • Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

    Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

    Carly Spencer

  • Peter Cullen

    Peter Cullen

    Optimus Prime

  • Tyrese Gibson

    Tyrese Gibson

    Epps

  • Leonard Nimoy

    Leonard Nimoy

    Sentinel Prime

  • Patrick Dempsey

    Patrick Dempsey

    Dylan

  • Frances McDormand

    Frances McDormand

    Mearing

  • John Turturro

    John Turturro

    Simmons

Credits
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  • Michael Bay

    Michael Bay

    Director

  • Ehren Kruger

    Ehren Kruger

    Screenwriter

  • Ian Bryce

    Ian Bryce

    Producer

  • Tom DeSanto

    Tom DeSanto

    Producer

  • Lorenzo di Bonaventura

    Lorenzo di Bonaventura

    Producer

  • Don Murphy

    Don Murphy

    Producer

  • Kenny Bates

    Kenny Bates

    Co-Producer

  • Allegra Clegg

    Allegra Clegg

    Co-Producer

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  1. China Box Office: 10 Highest-Grossing Movies of All Time

    5:13 pm PST 2/28/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    "Lost in Thailand," "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons," and Jackie Chan's "CZ12" are among the native titles on China's all-time box office leader list. READ MORE

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  2. 'Journey to the West' Passes $160 Million at Chinese Box Office

    'Journey to the West' Passes $160 Million at Chinese Box Office

    6:35 am PST 2/25/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    Stephen Chow Sing-chi’s fantastical comedy becomes the second Chinese film in as many months to hit 10-digit local earnings at home, with its quest to top "Avatar's" record takings of 1.38 billion yuan possibly hindered by the release of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." READ MORE

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  3. China Box Office: 'Journey to the West' Dominates During New Year Holidays

    China Box Office: 'Journey to the West' Dominates During New Year Holidays

    9:39 pm PST 2/18/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    After pulling in 640 million yuan ($102 million) in 7 days, Stephen Chow’s fantastical comedy is expected to surpass the all-time earnings record for a Chinese production set by "Lost in Thailand" just two months ago. READ MORE

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  4. China Box Office: Stephen Chow Smashes Opening-Day Record for Domestic Film

    China Box Office: Stephen Chow Smashes Opening-Day Record for Domestic Film

    12:55 am PST 2/11/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    Taking 78 million yuan ($12.5 million), the actor-director's "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" tops the 70-million high mark held by last year’s "Painted Skin: Resurrection." READ MORE

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  5. Oprah Winfrey's Annual Earnings Drop by $125 Million, Says Forbes

    Oprah Winfrey's Annual Earnings Drop by $125 Million, Says Forbes

    7:20 pm PDT 8/27/2012
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    The TV mogul tops the magazine's highest-paid celebrities list for a fourth time, but her reign is in danger of coming to an end. READ MORE

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  6. In the Magazine
    Watch Video Shia LaBeouf Regrets Spielberg Dig, Slams Studio System: 'They Stick a Finger Up Your A--'

    Shia LaBeouf Regrets Spielberg Dig, Slams Studio System: 'They Stick a Finger Up Your A--'

    9:00 am PDT 8/15/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    In a no-holds-barred interview with THR, the "Transformers" star swears off big-budget studio filmmaking. READ MORE

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  7. Box Office Report: 'Avengers' Could Pass Final 'Harry Potter' Pic For Third Biggest Ever

    Box Office Report: 'Avengers' Could Pass Final 'Harry Potter' Pic For Third Biggest Ever

    1:03 pm PDT 5/13/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The superhero tentpole hit $1 billion on Sunday and will shortly eclipse the $1.12 billion earned by "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," the No. 4 grossing title of all time. READ MORE

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  8. How Hollywood Can Break Through China's Box Office

    How Hollywood Can Break Through China's Box Office

    5:28 pm PST 3/9/2012
    • Patrick Brzeski
    • Pamela McClintock
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    THE BUSINESS: New rules could give studios greater entry to the world's fastest-growing movie market. READ MORE

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  9. French Comedy ‘Untouchables’ Passes ‘Pirates 4’ in Germany

    French Comedy ‘Untouchables’ Passes ‘Pirates 4’ in Germany

    2:21 am PST 2/23/2012
    • Scott Roxborough
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    The surprise hit has spent six weeks at number one, selling more than 5 million tickets in the territory. READ MORE

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  10. The Race
    Watch Video 'Rango' Progression Reel Showcases the Evolution of Its Animation (Video)

    'Rango' Progression Reel Showcases the Evolution of Its Animation (Video)

    12:30 pm PST 2/16/2012
    • Todd Gilchrist
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    Academy voters got a closer look Thursday at what went into creating the unique look of Rango as Paramount released a behind-the-scenes featurette highlighting its CGI progression. READ MORE

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  11. 'Transformers' Sound Mixer Greg P. Russell Hopes 15th Oscar Nom Is Finally the Charm (Video)

    6:24 am PST 2/15/2012
    • Scott Feinberg
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    The re-recording mixer tells THR, "I pray and hope that, if it's God's will, it will be, and, if it's not, I will go on and work very hard and do the best work I can do." READ MORE

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  12. Heat Vision
    ‘Transformers’ Producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura Promises Michael Bay-Directed Reboot in 2014

    ‘Transformers’ Producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura Promises Michael Bay-Directed Reboot in 2014

    5:20 pm PST 2/13/2012
    • Todd Gilchrist
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    Lorenzo Di Bonaventura and Michael Bay are reuniting for another installment in the Transformers movie series, the producer said Monday. READ MORE

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  13. The Race
    'Apes,' 'Hugo,' 'Transformers 3' Win Two Categories Each at VES Awards

    'Apes,' 'Hugo,' 'Transformers 3' Win Two Categories Each at VES Awards

    11:15 pm PST 2/7/2012
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    “Rango” takes four trophies in categories for animated films. READ MORE

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  14. The Race
    Pitt, Clooney, Streep Attend Oscar Nominees Luncheon, Which Offers Hints of Voter Sentiment (Analysis)

    Pitt, Clooney, Streep Attend Oscar Nominees Luncheon, Which Offers Hints of Voter Sentiment (Analysis)

    7:35 pm PST 2/6/2012
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    For the past 31 years, the Academy has invited Oscar nominees to gather before Oscar night for an event at which all of them feel like winners. READ MORE

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  15. Dutch Book Best Box Office in 30 Years

    Dutch Book Best Box Office in 30 Years

    2:47 am PST 1/19/2012
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    Local comedy "Gooische Vrouwen" beats "Harry Potter 7" at the till. READ MORE

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  16. The Race
    Publicists Include 'Transformers' and 'The Smurfs' Among Their Nominees

    Publicists Include 'Transformers' and 'The Smurfs' Among Their Nominees

    2:13 pm PST 1/18/2012
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    Other films that will compete at the Feb. 24 Publicists Luncheon are "Bridesmaids," "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2," "The Help" and "Rise of the Planet of the Apes." READ MORE

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  17. 'Harry Potter,' 3D Magic Helps German Box Office to $1.2 Billion in 2011

    'Harry Potter,' 3D Magic Helps German Box Office to $1.2 Billion in 2011

    3:37 am PST 1/5/2012
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    Warner Bros. is the territory's top distributor for the third year running, while Concorde leads independents. READ MORE

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  18. Paramount No. 1 in 2011 Global Market Share With $5.17 Billion

    Paramount No. 1 in 2011 Global Market Share With $5.17 Billion

    6:31 pm PST 1/2/2012
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    Studio wrestles crown from Warner Bros. on strength of box office hits including "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" and "Kung Fu Panda 2." READ MORE

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  19. 'Transformers' Tops Hong Kong Box Office for 2011

    'Transformers' Tops Hong Kong Box Office for 2011

    2:37 pm PST 1/2/2012
    • Karen Chu
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    Predictably, Transformers: Dark of the Moon was crowned box office king of 2011 in Hong Kong, but more surprising was the record-breaking success of You Are the Apple of My Eye, the little Taiwan romcom that could, which took over the title of the highest grossing Chinese-language film ever in the territory. READ MORE

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  20. The Race
    Oscar Contenders Sound Off on Sound Mixing, Sound Editing

    Oscar Contenders Sound Off on Sound Mixing, Sound Editing

    4:57 pm PST 12/27/2011
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    THR talks to the editors and mixers from "Transformers 3," "Cars 2," "Puss in Boots," "Rango" and "Adventures of Tintin." READ MORE

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Summary

Sam Witwicky (LaBeouf) taking his first tenuous steps into adulthood while remaining a reluctant human ally of Optimus Prime. The film centers around the space race between the U.S.S.R. and the USA, suggesting there was a hidden Transformers role in it all that remains one of the planet's most dangerous secrets. The villain of the third film will be Shockwave.

Company Info

  • Paramount Pictures Studio
  • DreamWorks Studios Studio
  • Di Bonaventura Pictures, Inc. Production Company
  • Kurtzman/Orci Production Company