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.
'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.
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.
Baron Cohen's 'Bruno' sashays to box-office fame with $30.4M; 'Ice Age' follows with $26.5MJuly 12th, 2009 'Bruno' sashays to box-office fame with $30.4MLOS ANGELES — Gay Austrian fashion devotee Bruno has proven he has serious box-office clout. Sacha (SAH'-shuh) Baron Cohen's mock documentary "Bruno" took in $30.4 million to lead the weekend for Hollywood.
'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 $42.3M; 'Ice Age' finishes second with $41.7MJuly 6th, 2009 'Transformers' wins weekend box office with $42.3MLOS ANGELES — Giant robots defeated dinosaurs and woolly mammoths at the weekend box office. "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" finished the Fourth of July weekend in first place again with $42.3 million, according to distributor Paramount.
'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.
Rich robots: 'Transformers' sequel does $200.1M in first five days, $109M for first weekendJune 29th, 2009 Rich robots: 'Transformers' does $200.1M in 5 daysLOS ANGELES — "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" finished its first weekend with a whopping $108 million domestic haul and did $200.1 million for its first five days. Final numbers Monday were down slightly from estimates reported a day earlier by distributor Paramount.
'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.
'Transformers' has record Wednesday debut with $60.6 million; second-biggest single-day everJune 25th, 2009 'Transformers' has record Wednesday with $60.6MLOS ANGELES — Those "Transformers" robots are record-breakers at the box office. "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" opened with $60.6 million domestically in its first day, a new high for a Wednesday debut, according to distributor Paramount.
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.
Actor Josh Duhamel to drive Chevy Camaro pace car to start Indianapolis 500April 30th, 2009 Actor Josh Duhamel to drive Indy 500 pace carINDIANAPOLIS — Actor Josh Duhamel has a new role for himself in May: pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500. Duhamel stars in the upcoming action movie "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen." He also had roles in the soap opera "All My Children" and the primetime drama "Las Vegas." The 36-year-old North Dakota native is married to singer-songwriter and actress Fergie.
Four-time champion Gordon still feeling pain in his back while driving in Sprint Cup racesApril 24th, 2009 Gordon's back still hurting himTALLADEGA, Ala. — Jeff Gordon will chase his fifth Sprint Cup title with a bad back.
Thriller 'Knowing' tops weekend box office in USMarch 23rd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Nicolas Cage sci-fi thriller 'Knowing' topped the box office this weekend at US and Canadian theatres, generating about $24.8 million in its North American debut, according to preliminary figures. 'Knowing', a Summit Entertainment release, is a tale of an astrophysicist who races to save the world after a prophecy of doomsday by decoding a series of numbers.
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