'Transformers' makes another splash in S. Korea with sequel

SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- The sequel to the Hollywood sci-fi action
"Transformers" has drawn over 5 million moviegoers in less than two weeks since
hitting local cinemas, the Korea Film Council said Monday, making it the most
watched film among this year's releases.

"Transformers: Revenge of the fallen," which opened at some 1,700 theaters on
June 24, had drawn 5.22 million viewers as of this weekend, becoming the No. 1
box office hit of the year so far and the first to surpass the 5 million mark.
The first "Transformers" was released in Korea in October 2007 and drew 7.4
million people, giving it the top position at the box office that year.
Directed by blockbuster master Michael Bay, up to US$200 million was spent in
making the "Transformers" sequel, which features over 60 transforming robots who
battle to determine the fate of the universe.
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