How Much is Shia LaBeouf’s Absence Worth?

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: DreamWorks, Paramount, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Science Fiction, Sequels, Celeb News, Celebrity Controversy, Filmmaking, Upcoming Releases

Even though it appears Shia LaBeouf will no longer be blamed for his accident on Sunday, the actor’s collision will still have a costly effect on Transformer 2‘s production.

According to his rep’s last statement, the 22-year-old’s recuperating hand could keep him from the set for weeks. One Hollywood insider says this delay could mean a $200,000 blow to the studio...per day.

How much LaBeouf’s PR spin will cost him is unknown.

(You can find updates to this story here.)

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Transformers 2 Delayed Due to LaBeouf’s Arrest

Posted by Veronica Santiago
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UPDATE: It looks as if Shia may not may not be blamed for the accident after all.

As mentioned on VIP Breakdown earlier today, actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested Sunday morning after a DUI-related accident in Los Angeles.

The 22-year-old was taken to Cedars-Sinai around 3 a.m. where he underwent surgery for injuries to his left hand. (He also received minor injuries to his head and knee.) A female passenger from his car and the female driver from the other vehicle were treated and released. (Video of LaBeouf’s overturned vehicle can be seen after the jump.)

In a statement, the star’s rep said Shia’s status would prevent him from immediately returning to work:

“Attorneys for Mr. LaBeouf confirm that an automobile accident involving an additional party occurred early morning in Los Angeles on July 27, 2008. Shia is currently recovering from extensive hand surgery with plans to return to work on the set of Transformers 2 within one month. No further comment will be issued at this time.”

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Rainn Wilson Joins Transformers 2

Posted by Veronica Santiago
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Although he claims he has not even seen a script, actor Rainn Wilson told MTV News he will have a small role in the Transformers sequel.

Other than the fact that he plays a professor (Shia LeBeouf will reportedly be entering college this time around), The Office star says he knows little else about the part. Wilson joked that he will play “a college professor that turns into a robot that then turns into a car.” At one point, it looked like Jonah Hill would also join the cast as Sam Witwicky’s roommate. Unfortunately, the Superbad actor turned the role down. (I’m guessing they’re going for a comedic theme?)

Transformers 2 - also starring Megan Fox and Josh Duhamel - is scheduled to begin filming this summer.

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Target Date For ‘Transformers’ Sequel

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: DreamWorks, Paramount, Action, Science Fiction, Upcoming Releases

I believe this is what you call putting the cart before the horse..

Although no director, producer or star have yet been confirmed for the project, a target date has already been set for a Transformers sequel.  While Michael Bay and Shia LeBeouf are expected to return, Steven Spielberg’s participation is currently up in the air.  An ongoing dispute between Spielberg’s Dreamworks and its parent company, Paramount, could unfortunately put a wrench in everyone’s plans.  But it’s hoped production can at least begin before a possible Actors Guild strike next year.

If all things go as planned, expect to see the film on June 26th...2009.

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