EU fines 3 European, 3 Japanese makers of power transformers €67.6 million for cartelOctober 7th, 2009 EU fines European, Japanese makers for cartel dealBRUSSELS — The European Union says it its fining three European and three Japanese makers of power transformers a total of euro67.6 million for agreeing not to sell their in each other's markets. EU antitrust chief Neelie Kroes said Wednesday their "gentlemen's agreement" artificially hiked prices.
Winning ticket chosen in Italy's record €146.9 million ($210 million) lotteryAugust 22nd, 2009 Winner picked in Italy's record €147 million lottoROME — A lucky lotto player in Tuscany won Italy's record €147.8 million ($211.8 million) state lottery Saturday, pocketing what has been billed as Europe's biggest jackpot. The winning ticket was purchased in the Sisal Biffi coffee shop in Bagnone, a town of about 2,000 in the province of Massa Carrara near the Tuscan coast, lottery officials said.
Winning ticket chosen in Italy's record euro146.9 million ($210 million) lotteryAugust 22nd, 2009 Winner picked in Italy's record euro147 million lottoROME — A lucky lotto player in Tuscany won Italy's record euro147.8 million ($211.8 million) state lottery Saturday, pocketing what has been billed as Europe's biggest jackpot. The winning ticket was purchased in the Sisal Biffi coffee shop in Bagnone, a town of about 2,000 in the province of Massa Carrara near the Tuscan coast, lottery officials said.
Hasbro 2nd-quarter profit rises 5 percent, boosted by sales of Transformers, G.I. Joe toysJuly 20th, 2009 Hasbro 2nd-quarter profit beats expectationsNEW YORK — Transformers aren't just titans at the box office, they're flying off toy shelves, too. Toy maker Hasbro Inc.
'Transformers 2' becomes biggest-ever movie hit in China, earning $59 millionJuly 17th, 2009 'Transformers 2' becomes biggest-ever China hitHONG KONG — The "Transformers" sequel has become China's biggest box office hit ever by earning 400 million Chinese yuan ($59 million), a publicist for the country's leading state-run film company said Friday. "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" surpassed the 11-year-old record of 360 million yuan set by "Titanic," spokesman Weng Li at the China Film Group, one of the country's two film importers, told The Associated Press.
'Harry Potter' enchants fans with $58.4 million premiere; fourth-best opening day everJuly 16th, 2009 'Potter' enchants fans with $58.4M opening dayLOS ANGELES — A long school break has been kind to "Harry Potter."
After a two-year gap since the last film, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" opened with a whopping $58.4 million domestically in its first day. That's the best single-day haul yet for the franchise and the fourth-best daily gross ever.
Magic money: Midnight hour strikes with record-breaking $22.2 million for 'Harry Potter'July 15th, 2009 Midnight hour strikes with $22M for 'Harry Potter'LOS ANGELES — Harry Potter has conjured up a record-breaking witching hour. Warner Bros.
'Transformers' hits $300 million in 14 days, trails just 'Dark Knight' on blockbuster paceJuly 8th, 2009 'Transformers' hits $300 million mark in 14 daysLOS ANGELES — "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" has reached another Hollywood milestone. The sci-fi blockbuster shot past the $300 million mark domestically on Tuesday — after just 14 days in release.
'Transformers' wins weekend box office with $42.4M; 'Ice Age' finishes second with $41.6MJuly 6th, 2009 'Transformers' wins weekend box office with $42.4MLOS ANGELES — Giant robots have defeated dinosaurs and woolly mammoths at the weekend box office. Distributor Paramount says "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" finished the Fourth of July weekend in first place again with $42.4 million.
'Transformers,' 'Ice Age' in 4th of July box-office squeaker with $42.5M eachJuly 5th, 2009 'Transformers,' 'Ice Age' tie for No. 1 at $42.5MLOS ANGELES — Prehistoric creatures and robots were in a photo finish for the Fourth of July box-office crown Sunday, with "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" and "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" tied with $42.5 million each.
'Transformers' soars with $112 million weekend, $201.2 million over first 5 daysJune 28th, 2009 'Transformers' takes to sky with $112M weekendLOS ANGELES — Alien robots have transformed into box-office superstars with $200 million in domestic ticket sales in just five days. "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" took in $112 million in the sequel's first weekend and $201.2 million since opening Wednesday, according to Sunday estimates from Paramount, which is distributing the DreamWorks movie.
'Transformers' strikes midnight chimes with $16 million launch to blockbuster sequelJune 25th, 2009 'Transformers' strikes midnight chimes with $16MLOS ANGELES — "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" has blasted off at the box office with a $16 million haul from midnight screenings alone. That's the third-best midnight debut ever, behind the $18.5 million taken in last summer by "The Dark Knight" and the $16.9 million for "Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith" in 2005, according to box-office figures from Hollywood.com.
Megan Fox to cover right arm with tattoosMay 9th, 2009 LONDON - Model-actress Megan Fox is keen to cover her entire right arm with tattoos. The 'Transformers' star already has eight tattoos, including one of Marilyn Monroe's face, which she had done after completing the first 'Transformers' film, reported contactmusic.com.
Megan Fox voted World's Sexiest WomanMay 2nd, 2009 LONDON - 'Transformers' star Megan Fox has been named the world's sexiest woman in a new poll. The dazzling brunette made it to the number one position in a poll by FHM readers worldwide.
Shia LaBeouf turns directorFebruary 17th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Shia LaBeouf has now gone behind the camera to direct a music video for little known US Indie band Rumspringa. The 'Transformers' star pieced together a gritty footage shot during a recent road trip with the group for their new single 'Mind's Awake', reports thesun.co.uk.
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