The song is called “Fjögur piano,” and the video features LaBeouf and an unidentified female doing all kinds of weird artsy stuff together. And nakedness. And piano. The whole thing is very strange and (this probably goes without saying but I’m saying it anyway) NSFW, so by all means wait until you get home to watch it. Or, I dunno, invite your boss in to feast on the visual and aural poetry on display – your call. (The AV Club)

With that in mind, we’ve created the following quiz. You think you know a lot about the Transformers? Then, take the Screen Junkies Ultimate ‘Transformers’ Quiz and prove it.

12 photosVictoria’s Secret Fashion Show Angels Hot Pics Girls Yowza!

Now, the fembot hired to replace Fox, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, is speaking out about her experience posing on car hoods for Bay (the man who is making her a star):

“I think what Shia was saying was that Michael loves women, and I think he films women in a very sensual way… We had great fun. I never feel uncomfortable with Michael. And if I do, I make sure I tell him. He’s always respects it.”

Given Rosie’s background with Victoria’s Secret, she’s pretty cool with letting the girls out. Who knows? Transformers: Dark Of The Moon may finally be our chance to see a hot chick deep throat drive shaft. We’ve all been waiting for it. (Cinema Blend)

3 photosShocker: New ‘Transformers 3′ Images Feature Explosions

In an interview, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura recently described Shockwave as “a ball of destruction, pulling whole skyscrapers down. He’s a messy guy to have in our world.” I hear he also doesn’t use a spoon when he eats pasta, and sauce gets all over the city. Very messy. Also, he kills a lot of people.

Michael Bay‘s Autobots roll into theaters June 29, 2011. (USA Today)

“Early response to footage, especially the 3D footage, has been great so we want to get the word out that this film is as good or better than the first and much better than the last.”

I guess the excitement over that clip with Patrick Dempsey has caused Paramount to relent to the people’s feverish demands to see Transformers: Dark of the Moon as soon as possible. See? Democracy does work. (Deadline)

Put it together and you get… movie. Woo hoo.

Shia LeBeouf and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley star as apparently shocked humans in a movie where Autobots continue to fight Decepticons, destroying Earth while doing so. Honestly, I can’t imagine why they’re looking so shocked, since this sort of thing seems to happen quite a bit, at least to LeBeouf. Directed by Michael Bay, who promises to “roll out” of the series after this entry, Transformers: Dark of the Moon destroys Earth theaters on July 1, 2011. I recommend just renting this on Netflix instead, and if you want the IMAX experience, just sit close to the TV. (Vulture)

]]> http://www.screenjunkies.com/movies/movie-news/new-transformers-dark-of-the-moon-poster-looks-something/feed/ 1 http://www.screenjunkies.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-3-director-michael-bay-sensitive-about-his-editing-style/ http://www.screenjunkies.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-3-director-michael-bay-sensitive-about-his-editing-style/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:32:20 +0000 Wookie Johnson http://www.screenjunkies.com/?p=207581 Michael Bay seems like he had fun directing Transformers 3 (aka Transformers: Dark Of The Moon). MTV had the chance to chew the fat with Bay and got some pretty good response. Read on to find out how he’s topped himself with this third entry, why he’ll never work with Shia LeBeouf again, and why you shouldn’t talk dirt about his editing.

His thoughts on the series being rebooted after Transformers: Dark Of The Moon:

“It still could be rebooted. Not with Shia. He’s turning grumpy in his old age. He’s like a little brother to me but I told him, ‘I’m never going to work with you when you’re older.’ [Shia said] ‘Why?’ ‘Because you’re just a grump.’ You put him on a wire and he turns into this evil monster. Other actors say, ‘This is really fun,’ he’s just the opposite.”

How he raised the bar to film the craziest stunt he’s ever filmed:

“We did one of the craziest things I’ve ever filmed which is these wingsuit guys [extreme base jumpers]. I’m like, ‘I’m writing a scene for those guys.’ We have this great scene where they fly between the buildings. We had to block off a mile and a half, they made turns around the buildings, very close, but the city [of Chicago] allowed us to do that. Jumping off the Sears Tower flying through the streets. That’s just unheard of.”

And why you should never, EVER criticize his editing:

“You know what, you should do a study on Paul Greengrass movies and mine… I was one of the first way back when to do ‘Bad Boys’ in a fast cutting style. I was one of the first to do the fast cutting style… I didn’t have a lot of money, I had nine million… almost no movies did that fast cut, I got a lot of shit for it. Now you look at action movies today, then you look at Paul Greengrass, they get nominated for an Academy Award for cutting so f—ing fast. My cuts, we should analyze, we should do a math test, take the same length of movie and see who has more cuts. I‘ll have less cuts, I guarantee you. It’s a stigma that sticks with me and it’s not fair.

“I get a little hot under the collar about the editing,” he said with a smile.

And this is also official confirmation that “Iridescent” will be the film’s title track (somehow?). No idea how the song will be worked into the film. It could appear during an intense chase scene, or in a scene where Shia LeBeouf is at a party, but then the party is ruined because someone decides to play the new Linkin Park single, “Iridescent.” (via SuperHeroHype)

Preacher is the story of a man of God who teams up with a vampire to confront the lord himself for his negligence and malice. Of the three aforementioned actors, I really like Alex Petyfer for the starmaking role of “God.” Sadly, it doesn’t sound like that’s going to happen, as Chris Pine is dicussing playing “Jesse,” Shia TheBeef is weighing the role of Arseface(!), and Alex Petyfer, the Saint of Killers.

Caruso has a reputation for speaking candidly about upcoming projects, so while these may be very real considerations, a lot can happen between now and whenever this film starts production. These three are among the busiest and most desired actors in Hollywood, so don’t be surprised if they fall out of discussions to pursue a remake, reboot, sequel or adaptation in the near future. (Playlist)

Nucky Thompson best watch his back. The bootlegging industry just got a little more cutthroat with Gary Oldman, Guy Pearce, Mia Wasikowska, and Jason Clarke all jumping on board The Wettest County in the World, a semi-true story of bootlegging in Virginia during the prohibition era. The foursome will join Shia LeBeouf and Tom Hardy, both of whom had already been announced.

The film follows a familiar “cops and robbers” type premise, with the twist being that the robbers are actually bootleggers. LeBeouf will play a rumrunner and boyfriend of Wasikowska, Pearce will play “an overly violent deputy” (awesome), and Oldman will play a good ole’ fashioned gangster, which is out of character. Surely the gangster has to have a massive disfigurement or talk through a voice box or something. Oldman only plays it straight for Batman these days.

The promise of gangster violence and back-country Appalachia sounds pretty appealing, but this movie may need more. Show me a clip of LeBeouf getting beaten to a pulp while a Scott Joplin ragtime tune plays in the background, and I’m sold. (THR)

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Entertainment Tonight visited the set of Transformers: Dark of the Moon in Chicago in the very excited way that ET visits things. Star Shia LeBeouf was either playing along with the amped up enthusiasm, or he’s been dipping into the booger sugar between takes. I realize he’s a passionate guy and all, but something feels a little…twitchy about his demeanor.

ET also interviews newbie female lead Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who at least to me, doesn’t seem to have the same "Damn, who is that hot-ass girl?!" appeal as Megan Fox. Spielberg liked her though, so what the hell do I know. I’m sure she’s a better actor than Fox. Shit, Michael Bay’s a better actor than Fox. And speaking of Michael Bay, ET gets him on record saying James Cameron shot Avatar like a little bitch. He doesn’t use those exact words, but it’s pretty obvious he poo-poos green screen.

Go behind the scenes after the jump…

I knew it was only a matter of time before The Social Network inspired a copycat film. But I hardly expected said film to be a biopic on Karl Rove with Shia LeBeouf playing the Republican strategist. But like Costco on Acid, Hollywood can be a very strange place.

In the wake on The Social Network‘s success, the L.A. Times brings word that the new hot biopic circulating in Hollywood is the Wes Jones script for College Republicans, a dramedy about Karl Rove’s college bid to become chief campus conservative under the tutelage of Lee Atwater. Among the many young hotties vying to play Rove (only in Hollywood!) is Shia LaBeouf…

Now that I think about it, I can totaly see why this might come together. A lot of people seem to hate Karl Rove, a lot of people seem to hate Shia LeBeouf, and I always have to pretend I know who they both are so I don’t look stupid. It’s the perfect fit. (Vulture)

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In a recent interview with Movie Mikes, Corey Feldman pulled a Shia Lebeouf by trashing his last sequel, Lost Boys 2: The Tribe, and then immediately talking up the next installment, Lost Boys 3: The Thirst. That usally raises a red flag, but after watching the latest trailer for the film, all of my fears were put to rest…NOT!

Yes, I just used a horribly outdated Wayne’s World catch phrase. But at least Wayne’s World had some relevance within the last 20 years. That’s more than can be said for The Lost Boys, which hasn’t been popular in over two decades.

That’s not to say Lost Boys 3 looks completely terrible. I’m sure it’s a lot more palatable than the Twilight movies all those damn kids keep going on about. And the story of a group of vampire hunters raiding an LA nightclub in order to shoot and kill all of the undead patrons seems cool. It reminds me of a reoccurring dream I’ve been having, except for all the vampire stuff. (DreadCentral)

This is the most bizarre thing I’ve ever seen. Oh wait, I stand corrected. What are your thoughts on this, Talkative Baby?

Yeah. I totally agree.

More morning news for all y’all…

Shia Labeouf will not bring down Y: The Last Man adaptation. (Coming Soon)

It Might Get Loud gets a trailer. (The Playlist)

Which lovely lady should play Judy Jetson? (io9)

Tim Burton’s 9 has a new poster. (IMP)

Sexy Jamie King to play sexy Brigitte Bardot. (CHUD)