I’m probably more in love with “Transformers” than “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” (read my review here). They’re both rock-em sock-em movies with giant robots, but the first one had more plot and character development, in my view. Well, as much as you can have in a movie about giant robots.

THE DVD: The 2007 action flick directed by Michael Bay centers on an ancient battle between two extraterrestrial robotic clans, the heroic Autobots and evil Decepticons. But the key to who wins this battle is held by a teenage boy, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf). Also stars Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Rachael Taylor, Jon Voight, and John Turturro.

(”Transformers” is also now available in a two-disc Blu-ray edition. As with the DVD, it includes new deleted scenes and 25 minutes of bonus features; available on June 16 from from Paramount Home Entertainment.)

THE GIVEAWAY: I have FOUR “Transformers” DVDs to give away.

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There’s no denying that "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" may be short on plot, but high on special effects action — which makes it the perfect movie for IMAX theaters. Read my review here.

The sequel from Paramount raked in an estimated five-day gross of $14.4 million on 169 IMAX screens, the largest haul ever for the big screens.

Directed by Michael Bay and starring Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox (though the real stars are the giant robots), the action flick earned a per screen average of $85K plus between June 24 –28, 2009.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Transformers" also gave IMAX its biggest single-day domestic gross of $3.9 million, and its biggest international gross for a digitally remastered IMAX title at $770,000 on Saturday.

Did you see "Transformers" at an IMAX theater? Did you like it?

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It’s best if you go into "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" expecting nothing more than a big action flick with giant robots, because that’s pretty much what it is. The special effects are darn awesome, but the plot can be summed up by saying that two factions of warring robots battle it out on earth, and the humans get involved. Yeah, that’s pretty much it.

But let’s start at the beginning. After a brief bit of Transformers history, we learn that Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) is heading off to college. His dad (Kevin Dunn) is happy to have him out of the house and plans to make his room into a home theater. His mom (Julie White) is weeping hysterically and wandering around with Sam’s baby shoes draped around her neck.

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On June 25, Megan Fox stopped by the Late Show with David Letterman to promote her new film, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," which opened in theaters last week.

The stunning actress co-stars with Shia LaBeouf and a bunch of giant robots in the sequel. She’s so tiny, and is that a Marilyn Monroe tattoo on her arm? Maybe she identifies with the blonde bombshell…?

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On the eve (almost) of the release of “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” Paul Byrne of Movies.ie talked to Shia LaBeouf, who plays Sam Witwicky in the robot sequel.

LaBeouf talks about growing up poor, living in a car with his dad, being rebellious, and getting arrested “for stupid stuff.” Is it just me, or does he get a little defensive in this interview?

“Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” hits theaters (IMAX and conventional) this Wednesday, June 24, 2009, and it looks Totally Awesome, Man!! (Couldn’t help myself). But it really does look like a fantastic summer blockbuster for Dreamworks/Paramount.

The story picks up where the first “Transformers” movie left off, with the evil Decepticons returning to Earth to take Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) prisoner. He’s learned the truth about the origins of the ginormous robots, but he’s got Optimus Prime watching his back. In short, it’s a robot battle to end all robot battles.

Directed by Michael Bay, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” also stars Megan Fox, Rainn Wilson, Josh Duhamel, John Turturro, and Tyrese Gibson. It’s rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action violence, language, some crude and sexual material, and brief drug material. Watch the trailer here, and check out the (Totally Awesome!!) pics after the jump!

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In case you haven’t heard, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is exploding onto movie screens this Wednesday, June 24, 2009. Check out the trailer here.

Did Shia LaBeouf, who plays Sam Witwicky in the movie, have a moment’s hesitation when Michael Bay called him to do the sequel? No way! "Oh yeah, for sure — because [the phone's] not even listed as Michael Bay — it’s just listed as pick up."

Tyrese Gibson, who plays USAF Tech Sergeant Epps, has nicknames for various co-stars and crewmembers, like "Boom Boom Bay-ster" for Michael Bay and "Foxy" (of course!) for Megan Fox.

And yeah, she really DOES look that good in real life. "We have a thing," says Gibson. "Sometimes where you look good on camera, but I wonder how you look in person for real … Megan Fox is every bit of a fox when you see her in person."

Not surprising. Check out the ETOnline video here.

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I’ll say right off the bat: I LOVED “The Greatest Game Ever Played”! It’s the film that made me slightly fan-crazed for Shia Labeouf, and it’s just a great movie.

THE MOVIE: Based on real-life golfer Francis Ouimet, it tells the story of how he beat the odds of his working-class life to play in the 1913 U.S. Open Championship against pro Harry Vardon (Stephen Dillane). Josh Flitter as Ouimet’s pint-sized caddy is a hoot! Directed by “Big Love” star Bill Paxton, it’s rated PG for some brief mild language, so basically a family movie good for ages 7 and older. It hits store shelves on Blu-ray June 16, 2009.

THE GIVEAWAY: One Blu-ray Disc of “The Greatest Game Ever Played.”

BONUS FEATURES: Audio commentary with Paxton, audio commentary with author/screenwriter/producer Mark Frost, “From Caddie to Champion: Francis Ouimet,” “Two Legends and The Great Game,” and “On the Set of The Great Game Ever Played.”

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It doesn’t hit U.S. theaters until June 24, 2009, but “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” is making the rounds across the globe.

Here are a few pics from the premiere in Tokyo, and check out the trailer, behind-the-scenes clips, Super Bowl spot, and Megan Fox on the set.

The movie picks up where the first “Transformers” movie left off, with the evil Decepticons returning to Earth to take Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) prisoner. He’s learned the truth about the origins of the ginormous robots. But don’t forget that in Sam’s corner is Optimus Prime, who joins forces with armies on Earth to battle the Decepticons.

Directed by Michael Bay, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” also stars Megan Fox, Rainn Wilson, Josh Duhamel, John Turturro, and Tyrese Gibson. It’s rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action violence, language, some crude and sexual material, and brief drug material.

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There couldn’t be a better time for a sequel to “Wall Street,” the 1987 movie about greed, corruption and financial excess that starred Michael Douglas as tycoon Gordon Gekko. Ripped from the headlines, for sure.

“Wall Street 2” (working title: “Money Never Sleeps”) will star Shia LaBeouf as an ambitious young trader who’s engaged to Gekko’s estranged daughter. And, in fact, Michael Douglas will be in this movie, too – and he’ll just be getting out of prison.

Looks like the movie still start shooting Aug. 24, 2009, for a Feb. 2010 release date. LaBeouf’s character will seek out Gekko’s advice when he suspects that a successful hedge fund manager is to blame for his mentor’s suicide.

Rumors are swirling that Javier Bardem has been cast as the villainous hedge trader. I’m a big fan of both LaBeouf and Bardem, and think they’ll do a fantastic job with this movie. Oliver Stone, who directed the first one, will helm this movie, as well.

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