Nominated for 3 Academy Awards for Best Sound Mixing (Greg P. Russell, Gary Summers, Jeffrey J. Haboush and Peter J. Devlin), Best Sound Editing (Ethan Van der Ryn and Erik Aadahl), and Best Visual Effects (Scott Farrar, Scott Benza, Matthew Butler and John Frazier), here’s the new clip for TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON. The film surpassed its predecessors to earn over $1.1 billion at the worldwide box office and become the #4 biggest movie of all time at the global box office.
When a mysterious event from Earth’s past erupts into the present day it threatens to bring a war to Earth so big that the Transformers alone will not be able to save us.
The movie stars Shia LaBeouf, John Turturro, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Patrick Dempsey, Kevin Dunn, with John Malkovich and Frances McDormand.
Year’s Highlights Included Studio’s First Billion Dollar Release, Successful Re-launch of Mission Impossible Franchise, the Coen Bros. Biggest Release Ever & Paramount’s First Original CGI Animated Film
Paramount Pictures announced today it ended 2011 in the No. 1 position among all studios, having achieved the highest total combined gross of any studio for the year, earning a record $5.17 billion worldwide. The studio, which released a total of 16 new releases domestically this year, placed first in the North American market share with $1.96 billion, while also amassing record grosses at the international box office with $3.21 billion.
“This achievement reflects the combined efforts of our entire team across the globe and the careful process by which we select the projects and partners we believe in,” said Paramount Pictures Chairman & CEO Brad Grey. “We produce pictures that aspire to entertain audiences around the world, while at the same time we have sought to find innovative ways to reach movie-goers in this changing entertainment environment.
“This year our studio reached some key milestones, including the release of three vibrant Paramount franchise pictures and our first original CGI animated film. Our studio had its first ever $1 billion worldwide grossing film in Michael Bay’s hit ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’; we successfully re-launched our ‘Mission Impossible’ franchise with Tom Cruise, JJ Abrams and Brad Bird; our latest installment in the ‘Paranormal Activity’ franchise had another $100 million dollar success; our first original animated film ‘Rango,‘ from director Gore Verbinski, earned rave reviews and more than $100 million at the domestic box office; and we released global phenomenon ‘Super 8,’ directed by JJ Abrams, who will now direct the newest ‘Star Trek’ for 2013. We also benefited from our distribution partnerships with DreamWorks Animation and Marvel and I want to thank them both.
“Film President Adam Goodman and his team in production and development, and Vice Chairman Rob Moore and his team in marketing and distribution, did outstanding work and truly delivered. “As we prepare to celebrate Paramount’s 100th year in 2012, we are all grateful to be part of this wonderful institution as it continues to prosper,” added Grey.
In 2012, Paramount’s release slate highlights include “World War Z,” a zombie thriller starring Brad Pitt and directed by Marc Forster, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” the next installment in the global franchise starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Channing Tatum, a new chapter in the “Paranormal Activity” franchise, and “The Dictator,” starring Sacha Baron Cohen and directed by Larry Charles, the team behind “Borat.”
The 2011 box office results seen from the studio were built on a wide reaching range of titles, including the following (with current domestic grosses): “True Grit” ($85 mil this year, $171.2 million total), Ivan Reitman’s “No Strings Attached” ($70.7 mil), Jon Chu’s “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never” ($73 mil), Gore Verbinski’s “Rango” ($123.5 mil), Marvel Studio’s “Thor” ($181 mil), DreamWorks Animation’s “Kung Fu Panda 2” ($165.2 mil), JJ Abrams “Super 8” ($127 mil), Michael Bay’s “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” ($352.4 mil), Marvel Studio’s “Captain America: The First Avenger” ($176.7 mil), Craig Brewer’s “Footloose” ($51.7 mil), the third installment in the hit “Paranormal Activity” franchise ($104 mil), DreamWorks Animation’s “Puss In Boots” ($145.8 mil), Sundance prize-winner “Like Crazy” ($3.4 mil), Martin Scorsese and GK Films’ “Hugo” ($50.2 mil), Jason Reitman’s “Young Adult” ($12.8 mil), Brad Bird’s “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol” ($142.8 mil) and Steven Spielberg’s “Tintin” ($51.4 mil).
7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray of All Three Films Also
Blasts Off for a Limited Time in a Spectacular Deluxe Package
Including a Plaque of Movie Images Signed by Michael Bay
From director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg, in association with Hasbro, Paramount Pictures’ global smash hit Transformers: Dark of the Moon returns to Earth January 31, 2012 in a four-disc Ultimate Edition Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD combo pack with UltraViolet™ and a Digital Copy. A must-own film for every home media collection, Transformers: Dark of the Moon features “jaw-droppingly amazing 3D” (Harry Knowles, AintItCool.com) and fan-favorite characters OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE and Sam Witwicky amidst bigger and more spectacular action in an adventure that surpassed its predecessors to earn over $1.1 billion at the worldwide box office and become the #4 biggest movie of all time at the global box office.
Bursting with nearly four hours of sensational behind-the-scenes footage, cast and crew interviews and more, the Transformers: Dark of the MoonBlu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD combo pack delivers blockbuster entertainment.
“This Blu-ray 3D of Dark of the Moon will blow you away. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get a 3D television, this is it,” said director Michael Bay. “For fans who’ve been waiting patiently to bring Dark of the Moon home, this Ultimate Edition release delivers the goods.”
And, for a limited time, all three eye-popping films in the Transformers franchise will be available in a 7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Trilogy featuring each film in high definition, Transformers: Dark of the Moonin high definition 3D, more than 10 hours of special features and a plaque of movie images signed by Bay.
The ongoing epic story of the mighty AUTOBOTS continues in Transformers: Dark of the Moon and the four-disc Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD combo pack takes fans behind-the-scenes, across the U.S. and into the far reaches of space for a fully immersive entertainment experience. The set includes a nearly two-hour documentary about the making of the film, which follows the cast and crew around the world, reveals the secrets behind the breathtaking stunts, including more footage of the amazing “birdmen,” and documents the film’s progress all the way through its triumphant release. Plus, additional features show how Chicago was transformed into the movie’s biggest action set, offer a look inside NASA, unveil artists’ renderings of the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS and much, much more. The combo pack will also be enabled with UltraViolet, a new way to collect, access and enjoy movies. With UltraViolet, consumers can add movies to their digital collection in the cloud, and then stream or download them – safely and securely – to a variety of devices.
Four-Disc Ultimate Edition Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray & DVD
The Transformers: Dark of the Moon Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray are presented in 1080p high definition with English 7.1 Dolby TrueHD, English 5.1 Discrete Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Discrete Surround Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The English 5.1 and English 2.0 tracks were each individually mastered to ensure optimal sound for the home entertainment experience.
The DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, English 2.0 Discrete Surround, French 5.1 Surround, Spanish 5.1 Surround and English Audio Description and English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.
The disc breakdown is as follows:
Disc 1 (Blu-ray):
Feature film in high definition
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
Above and Beyond: Exploring Dark of the Moon
Rising from the Fallen: Development and Design
Ready for Prime Time: Filming Across America
Battle in the Heartland: Shooting in Chicago
Attack of the Birdmen: Aerial Stunts
Shadow of the Sentinel: Post-Production and Release
Uncharted Territory: NASA’s Future Then and Now
Deconstructing Chicago: Multi-Angle Sequences
Previsualizations with optional commentary by director Michael Bay and previsualization supervisor Steve Yamamoto
Previsualizations/Final Shot Comparison with optional commentary by director Michael Bay and previsualization supervisor Steve Yamamoto
Visual Effects with optional commentary by visual effects supervisors Scott Farrar and Matthew Butler
Visual Effects/Final Shot Comparison with optional commentary by visual effects supervisors Scott Farrar and Matthew Butler
The Art of CYBERTRON
AUTOBOTS
DECEPTICONS
Environments
Weapons and Gear
Ships
The Dark of the Moon Archive
3D: A Transforming Visual Art
Moscow World Premiere
Birdmen Featurette
Cody’s iPad
The Sound of Transformers: Dark of the Moon
The Matrix of Marketing
Trailers
Marketing Gallery
Disc 3 (Blu-ray 3D):
Feature film in high definition 3D
Disc 4 (DVD):
Feature film in standard definition
Digital Copy—Compatible with iTunes® and Windows Media
7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Trilogy
The 7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Trilogy includes all three films in high definition, Transformers: Dark of the Moon in high definition 3D, more than 10 hours of bonus material, as well as a plaque of movie images signed by director Michael Bay. Disc specifications are as follows:
Two-disc Special Edition Blu-ray of Transformers presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.
Two-disc Special Edition Blu-ray of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.
Three-disc Combo Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray of Transformers: Dark of the Moon presented in 1080p high definition with English 7.1 Dolby TrueHD, English 5.1 Discrete Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Discrete Surround Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles
Synopsis
A mysterious event from Earth’s past threatens to ignite a war so big that the TRANSFORMERS alone will not be able to save the planet. Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) and the AUTOBOTS must fight against the darkness to defend our world from the DECEPTICONS’ all-consuming evil in the smash hit from director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg.
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TRANSFORMERS: Dark of the Moon
Street date:
January 31, 2012
Runtime:
154 minutes
SRP:
$39.99 (Ultimate Edition Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray & DVD combo pack)
$99.99 (7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Trilogy)
U.S. Rating:
PG-13 for intense prolonged sequences of sci-fi action violence, mayhem and destruction, and for language, some sexuality and innuendo
Los Angeles, CA (August 23, 2011) – IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Paramount Pictures announced today that Transformers: Dark of the Moon, the third film in the blockbuster Transformers franchise, is returning to 246 IMAX® domestic locations for an extended two-week run from Friday, Aug. 26 through Thursday, Sept. 8. During those two weeks, the 3-D film will play simultaneously with other films in the IMAX network.
Since its launch on June 29, Transformers: Dark of the Moon has grossed $1,095 billion globally, with $59.6 million generated from IMAX theatres globally.
“The fans have spoken and we are excited to bring Transformers: Dark of the Moon back to IMAX theatres,” said Greg Foster, IMAX Chairman and President of Filmed Entertainment. “The film has been a remarkable success and we are thrilled to offer fans in North America another chance to experience the latest chapter in this history making franchise.” Transformers: Dark of the Moon: An IMAX 3D Experience has been digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology for presentation in IMAX 3D. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique immersive environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.
About Transformers: Dark of the Moon Shia LaBeouf returns as Sam Witwicky in Transformers: Dark of the Moon. When a mysterious event from Earth’s past erupts into the present day it threatens to bring a war to Earth so big that the Transformers alone will not be able to save us.
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HOLLYWOOD, CA (August 3, 2011) – Worldwide box office receipts for TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON, have hit $1 billion, Paramount Pictures announced today. To date, the third installment of the hit Transformers franchise, and the first shot in 3-D, has grossed $338 million in U.S. (through Monday) and $663 million internationally (through Tuesday).
“TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON is the first billion dollar grossing movie in the history of Paramount Pictures, marking a substantial milestone in the 99 year life of this legendary studio,” said Brad Grey, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Pictures. “We are grateful for the extraordinary work of Michael Bay and his film-making team, executive producer Steven Spielberg, and everyone at Paramount around the globe who played a part in helping make this latest TRANSFORMERS one of the 10 highest grossing films worldwide of all time”.
Earlier this summer, Paramount was the first studio to reach $1 billion in domestic grosses, aided by the $180.7 million opening of TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON over the July 4th holiday. This is the fifth year in a row that Paramount has reached the milestone before any other studio. Paramount Pictures International crossed the $2 billion mark on July 30th, making it the first for any studio this year to reach the benchmark. The studio has had six consecutive movies earning over $100 million at the domestic box office in 2011.
TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON is directed by Michael Bay, written by Ehren Kruger and produced by Don Murphy & Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Ian Bryce. The executive producers are Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Brian Goldner and Mark Vahradian. When a mysterious event from Earth’s past erupts into the present day it threatens to bring a war to Earth so big that the Transformers alone will not be able to save us. The movie stars Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, John Turturro, Tyrese Gibson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Patrick Dempsey, Kevin Dunn, Julie White with John Malkovich and Frances McDormand.
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You can tune in right here for the TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON premiere LIVE from New York City, TODAY, at 5:30 p.m/EST to watch director Michael Bay and stars Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, John Turturro, Tyrese Gibson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Patrick Dempsey, Kevin Dunn, Julie White, Frances McDormand and Ken Jeong walk the red carpet. The event will be streamed free at yhoo.it/transformerspremiere.
Michael Bay’s TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON will be shown exclusively at 3D and IMAX locations across the country beginning at 9PM local time Tonight, June 28th, allowing moviegoers nationwide to be among the first to see the latest installment in the hit franchise, and the first to be shot in 3D. The movie will open wide beginning at 12AM on June 29th.
On Monday evening, the crew of WAMG went to the screening of TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON and found there was much to love about Michael Bay’s spectacular third chapter in the Autobots vs the Decepticons saga – plus a few things not in the movie. There are some scenes that’ll leave you literally slack-jawed and one cameo more than a little misty. So here goes.
1. Linkin Park Performing “Iridescent” Live in Moscow
In celebration of the film, Linkin Park performed a special outdoor concert to more than 10,000 fans at Vasilyevsky Spusk of the Red Square in Moscow – with the Kremlin and St. Basil’s Basilica as the backdrop (June 23rd). The 3D Michael Bay film opened the Moscow International Film Festival. You can hear the song during the film’s end credits.
2. Tyrese Gibson on The Green Carpet
Okay, so maybe this wasn’t exactly a part of the film, but the always handsome Tyrese Gibson’s arrival on the green carpet for the Global Premiere of TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON made us sit up and take notice. Moscow Film Festival on June 23, 2011 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Lucian Capellaro).
3. The 3D Look Of TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON
Held in May at the Paramount Theater at Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles, Director/Executive Producer Michael Bay and James Cameron spoke to the gathered crowd of attendees at the TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON 3D – TRANSFORMING VISUAL ART: A Conversation with Michael Bay and James Cameron. After seeing this roller coaster of a movie, we’re convinced!
Sam Witwicky’s faithful Autobot once again had us wishing for a guardian camaro to call our own.
6. IMAX-Sized Transformers Posters
7. Optimus Prime and Sentinel Prime (spoilers ahead)
Lots to love about the Primes in the 3rd installment. To begin with, Optimus now transforms into a conventional Peterbilt 379 cab, rather than the cab over design of his original Generation 1 body, however he keeps his first generation trailer. Second, the autobot smackdown between Sentinel Prime (voiced by Leonard Nimoy) and Optimus Prime. Lastly, big cheers to the Buzz Aldrin cameo & to the STAR TREK nod by the filmmakers.
8. BIG action scenes between the Autobots and Decepticons
Invisotext Spoiler:
When Optimus learns that the humans have concealed the discovery of a Cybertronian ship on the moon he and Ratchet investigate. They recover Sentinel Prime, who Optimus returns to life using the Matrix. After Sentinel Prime insists the Earth expel the Autobots the Wreckers prepare the Autobot ship Xantium for flight. The Autobots escape in the first booster stage and return to Earth before Starscream destroys the ship. Optimus kills Shockwave in combat and uses Shockwave’s weapon to stop the space bridge from bringing Cybertron to Earth.
9. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Berlin premiere of TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON on June 25th, 2011 at the CineStar Sony Center
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 25: Director Michael Bay attends the “Transformers 3” European premiere on June 25, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images for Paramount)
06/26/2011
I just want to take the opportunity to thank all the fans around the world for letting me have fun with the Transformers franchise. It has been a wonderful opportunity to have worked with about 4000 crew members around the world. These artists are some of the very best in the entire film business. I’m honored to have had you work along side me. We had an amazing time.
“Dark of the Moon” has some of the most technically challenging sequences ever shot. And shot in 3D. I must urge you to find the very best theatre and see this movie in that format. 3D was a forethought, not an afterthought in this movie. I’m glad Jim Cameron and Steven Spielberg really convinced me to shoot in this new technology. We used and invented many new techniques to make the 3D sharper, brighter and more color contrast. I think theatre owners heard their audience that they need to respect the specs of the projectors and not dim the bulbs to save money.
Many theaters are presenting it in the brand new 7.1 sound, which is awesome. This is the most comple intricate sound track that me and my Academy Awarding winning sound team have done. They really out did themselves to make this a big picture experience. Hopefully you will have as much fun watching this movie as we all had making it.
Thanks,
Michael Bay
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 26: Fans smile at the Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon – UK Premiere at the BFI IMAX on June 26, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) is having a hard time after college. Sure, he might have saved the world a few times, and he may have a ridiculously hot girlfriend, but that doesn’t help him gain any sort of meaningful employment. It seems that without the Decepticons roaming around, he doesn’t feel like he has a purpose. Little does he know, the Decepticons are back, with something huge up their sleeve.
See, when the U.S. landed on the moon, there was a lot that they hid… such as the giant spacecraft that was busted down on the dark side of the moon! Since we decided to hide that little fact, the Decepticons have had plenty of time to plan their next move. They want to bring Cybertron down to Earth. The Autobots, along with Sam, are unprepared, but ready to fight once again to prevent the takeover of Earth, and the enslavement of the human race.
I really enjoyed this film! The 3D was absolutely stunning. They didn’t cram it down your throat, or throw in a whole bunch of nonsense just so that it pops out into the audiences face. Instead, they used the 3D to enhance the space scenes, as well as the fight scenes. The scenes from space were breathtaking. Between the extensive detail of the planets and the gorgeous camera glides… this is 3D done right!
The Autobots look better than ever! Their transformations were smoother and their presence feels more substantial on screen! It’s hard not to get excited when they transform from their car forms and into their fighting forms! When that happens, you know that some amazing action is about to take place! Bumblebee is still my favorite, but they all kick some serious ass!
The only effect that I was disappointed in was their CGI effect of President Kennedy. The black and white television scenes were not bad, but when they showed “him” in color, talking with his staff, it looked horrible. His mouth did not match up, and it looked horribly cheesy. His skin color didn’t even match up! Who was that orange man? Last time I checked, Kennedy was not from the Jersey Shore! Nixon’s clips were so fast that even if they did mess him up, you would have to concentrate on it to really see it. Kennedy, however, has more screen time and it is painfully obvious that he could have been done better.
This is my favorite cast in the franchise. They put together a great mixture of old and new cast members, which really made this film stand out. Of course, leading out the cast is Shia LaBeouf. I have been a fan of LaBeouf since I first saw him on the Disney Channel. From an early age, you could tell that he was(is) incredibly talented. His smart-assed, slightly nerdy portrayal of Sam is wildly entertaining. LaBeouf is the perfect combination of loud-mouthed geek… mixed with underlying action star. Patrick Dempsey joined the cast as a handsome, wealthy businessman who seems to be after Sam’s girlfriend. It’s not very often that we get to see Dempsey in a villainous role, and I have to say, I loved it!
I need to just go ahead and throw this out there… just once… There is a whole lot of sexy going on in this film! There is always a piece of eye candy for the gentlemen, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley certainly fulfills that role. I was actually impressed by her. For her first big film, I thought she did a wonderful job… especially since they didn’t show her speaking in the trailer! Not gonna lie, that didn’t give me high hopes. Still, she prevailed. Sure, when I saw the ass shots in the first couple of minutes, I said to myself “Noooow it’s a Michael Bay film!”, but he didn’t ignore the ladies this time. Josh Duhamel and Tyrese Gibson are back for some good old fashioned ass-kicking. As if this weren’t enough of a tasty eye treat, they brought in Patrick Dempsey! Dempsey plays Dylan, a suave, rich jerk that is use to getting what he wants. Let me clue you in on something… making the hot guy an asshole (within reason, of course) only makes him more desirable! Well played Bay… Well played… (I know everyone goes crazy for his McDreamy character, but I’d gladly take Ronald Miller from CAN’T BUY ME LOVE any day!). Correct me if I am wrong, but LaBeouf faired rather well to round out this snack pack. He seems to have packed on some muscle in this film, and despite them not really showcasing it, it was noticeable. (Plus, I am always a sucker for the dorky… snarky types!)
John Malkovich makes his presence known in this installment as Sam’s new boss. I can’t decide if I would love to have him as a boss, or if he would have me hiding under my cubicle in tears! Either way, it’s John Malkovich! He wins at life! (Yep, that’s what I meant… That guy WINS… at LIFE!). Oh yeah, Ken Jeong makes his Transformers debut, and he does not disappoint!
Another point that I need to bring up… the Megan Fox issue. This movie did not lack because Megan Fox was absent. In fact, I think Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as Carly fit into the film perfectly. She had just the right amount of innocence in her role. Megan Fox can kick ass, and yes, she is incredibly sexy, but I just don’t think that her relationship with the character of Sam would have fit in with the rest of the story. Fox was a great “first girl” for Sam… her character Mikaela was the hot bitch. Now that Sam is older, he needs a stable love. Although Carly plays up the sass in the beginning, her character certainly does not have that bitchy, or cocky tone that the character of Mikaela had. It’s nothing against Fox, but I just don’t think that her character would have fit in with this film.
This is the way that Transformers should have been done from the beginning.
PARAMOUNT PICTURES JOINS YAHOO! MOVIES
TO PRESENT THE
“TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON” MOVIE U.S. PREMIERE EVENT ON JUNE 28th LIVE FROM NEW YORK CITY
Fans Across the Globe Can Experience the Red Carpet Firsthand by Tuning In Online
Movie Opens Exclusively in 3D at 9PM on June 28th and Worldwide on June 29th
HOLLYWOOD, CA (June 27, 2011) – Paramount Pictures has teamed with Yahoo! Movies (movies.yahoo.com), the leading website for movie trailers, news and information, to present the TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON movie premiere live from New York City. The live red carpet event will begin airing online, June 28, at 5:30 p.m. EST. Fans can watch together and share across their social networks, as the red carpet event is streamed free at yhoo.it/transformerspremiere. Fans can get the chance to see some of their favorite celebrities, including the film’s director Michael Bay and stars Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, John Turturro, Tyrese Gibson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Patrick Dempsey, Kevin Dunn, Julie White, Frances McDormand and Ken Jeong. After watching the live red carpet, fans can head to theaters as the movie opens exclusively in 3D at 9 p.m. on June 28th and everywhere beginning at midnight on June 29th.Fans tuning in from different time zones around the globe will also have an opportunity to experience the event highlights throughout the following day, subsequent to the U.S. premiere on movies.yahoo.com.
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The company’s labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studio Group and Paramount Television & Digital Distribution
Photo credit: Lucian Capellaro / Paramount Pictures Left to right: Patrick Dempsey, Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON Director/Executive Producer Michael Bay, and Tyrese Gibson attend the world premiere of TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON on June 23rd, 2011 at the Moscow International Film Festival. The premiere was followed by a Linkin Park concert for 10,000 people in Red Square.
With less than a week to go until the opening of TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON, watch these various interview soundbites of director Michael Bay and stars Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Michael Bay, Tyrese Gibson, Josh Duhamel, Ken Jeong and Patrick Dempsey. Click HERE and HERE to see photos from yesterday’s green carpet premiere and Linkin Park’s performance.
Moscow Interview with Michael Bay
Moscow Interview 2 with Michael Bay
Moscow Interview with Tyrese Gibson
Interview with Tyrese Gibson
Interview 2 with Tyrese Gibson
Moscow Interview with Shia LeBeouf
Interview with Shia LeBeouf
Moscow Interview with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Interview with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Interview 2 with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Interview 3 with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Moscow Interview with Josh Duhamel
Interview with Josh Duhamel
Moscow Interview with Patrick Dempsey
Interview with Ken Jeong
Moscow Premiere and Live Linkin Park Concert
Michael Bay’s TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON will open exclusively at 3D and IMAX locations across the country beginning at 9PM local time on Tuesday, June 28th, allowing moviegoers nationwide to be among the first to see the latest installment in the hit franchise, and the first to be shot in 3D. The movie will open wide beginning at 12AM on June 29th.
HOLLYWOOD, CA (June 24, 2011) – Paramount Pictures today introduced a TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON App that lets iPhone and iPod touch users convert traditional movie posters into an augmented reality experience before their eyes.
The app, TF3: DEFEND THE EARTH, allows iPhone and iPod touch users to locate the closest theaters that have these exclusive interactive posters on display. Upon activation, the poster comes to life via the app and consumers can participate in an immersive game play on their iPhone or iPod touch via the poster’s first-person view of OPTIMUS PRIME. iPhone and iPod touch users simply download the TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON App, and they are able to play the game wherever they are in the world and compete on a global level for the top spot. The interactive movie posters will be located in over 250 IMAX® and AMC theaters across the country.
TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON is directed by Michael Bay, written by Ehren Kruger and produced by Don Murphy & Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Ian Bryce. The executive producers are Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Brian Goldner and Mark Vahradian. When a mysterious event from Earth’s past erupts into the present day it threatens to bring a war to Earth so big that the TRANSFORMERS alone will not be able to save us. The movie stars Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, John Turturro, Tyrese Gibson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Patrick Dempsey, Kevin Dunn, Julie White with John Malkovich and Frances McDormand. It will be released by Paramount Pictures worldwide on June 29th.
About Paramount Pictures Corporation
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The company’s labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studio Group and Paramount Television & Digital Distribution.
