Transformers 3
While forecasts tend to hold up quite predictably, "Captain America: The First Avenger" offered up a surprise by leaping out to the pole position at the box office over the weekend of July 22-24, 2011.
The Chris Evans starring superhero cape pulled in $25.6 million on Friday night while en route to an opening weekend total of $65.8 million - well above the projected total of $58 million.
Off to a monumental start, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" raced to a staggering lead at the box office over the weekend of July 15-17, 2011.
The Daniel Radcliffe/Emma Watson starring franchise finale delivered a $92.1 million opening day en route to an estimated $168.5 million three day opening to beat out previous top earner "Dark Knight," which garnered $158.4 million.
Out for another Asian press effort, Shia LaBeouf and Rosie Huntington Whiteley were side-by-side in Osaka, Japan on Saturday (July 16).
With director Michael Bay also in attendance, the trio attended the "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" press conference and stage greeting/premiere at Osaka Station City Cinema - with the film set to open on July 29 in Japan.
Traveling throughout Asia in the name of her new movie, Rosie Huntington Whiteley was spotted arriving at Osaka's Kansai International Airport on Friday (July 15).
The model turned actress was looking casual in skintight black pants and a grey sweater as she offered up a wave while in town promoting her blockbuster movie "Transformers: Dark of the Moon".
Continuing onward with their massive overseas promotional tour, “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” stars Shia LaBeouf and Rosie Huntington Whiteley attended a press conference for the film at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai in Shanghai, China earlier today (July 14).
While fellow castmates Josh Duhamel, Patrick Dempsey and Tyrese Gibson were not in attendance, the action flick's director Michael Bay was on hand for the question and answer session.
Maintaining its grip on the top spot, "Transformers: Dark Of the Moon" set the pace for the second straight week at the box office over the weekend of July 8-10, 2011.
The Shia LaBeouf/Rosie Huntington Whiteley led action film earned approximately $15 million on Friday night en route to a weekend take of $47 million.
After racing out to a powerful lead upon opening with over $37 million on Wednesday (June 29), "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" is the clear victor of the box office over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
The Shia LaBeouf/Rosie Huntington Whiteley led action film quadrupled the next closest contender while trending towards an estimated $116.4 million four-day weekend take.
They're quite the dynamic duo, and Willow and Jaden Smith were among the stars attending the premiere of “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” in New York City on Tuesday night (June 28).
The “Whip My Hair” singer and her “Karate Kid” brother posed for pictures together on the red carpet in Times Square before heading inside for the screening of the Shia LaBeouf fronted picture.
They’ve been building up the anticipation for months, and finally “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” hit 2,700 theaters in 3D last night (June 28).
Additionally, special midnight showings also drew tons of fans, bringing the total ticket sales for yesterday alone to $13.5 million.
Adding to the already massive amount of hype, “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” held its New York City premiere tonight (June 28).
The action-packed third installment of the uber-popular series drew quite a crowd in Times Square, as stars like Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington Whiteley, Tyrese Gibson, Patrick Dempsey and Josh Duhamel all showed up.















