'Transformers 3' Smashes Best Picture Changes For No.1

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We've gotten woefully behind on our weekly movie power rankings, but that doesn't mean Hollywood hasn't been laying at the beach so far this summer.  In fact, another July 4th Holiday weekend box office killer is about to hit theaters: Michael Bay's "Transformers: Dark of the Moon."


Paramount Pictures is keeping this one close to the vest from most of the media for now, but word is that Bay has made a superior film to both the first "Transformers" or "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen."  Audiences don't care what the critics think, they are poised to give "Dark of the Moon" one of the biggest debuts of the year.  It might even make the "Hangover" crew a bit envious.  As to whether Shia LaBeouf and Bay will reunite for a fourth endeavor? That would truly be a surprise.

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The giant robot franchise effectively knocks one of the biggest stories of the year, Oscar's new best picture rules, from claiming the top spot. The industry is certainly still buzzing about the new system, but it hasn't really sunk in to the public consciousness yet.  When the major news networks start running man on the street pieces in January asking people how many best picture nominees there are this year, that's when the Academy's board of governors may begin to regret acting so hastily.

And if you're wondering where "Cars 2" after its spectacular opening, well, let's just say its what everyone will be talking about on Monday. That means it'll find a home on our list next time around.

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