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Transformers 2 Shooting Scenes In Egypt

Megan Fox in Transformers
Megan Fox picture

“A major milestone quietly passed last weekend: the first major Hollywood film in decades filmed in the heart of the Middle East. ‘Transformers II’ turned its cameras at the Pyramids in Egypt, and again in the upper Egyptian town of Luxor, near the famed Valley of the Kings. This is significant for many reasons but mainly because it represents a rare move by two Hollywood studios, Paramount and DreamWorks, to connect to a country and culture that is perceived to be hostile the United States.” [Link]

Archaeologists Find Bust Of Ramses II In Egypt

“The red granite bust, which formed part of a colossal statue of the king, was found during routine excavations in the Tell Basta area, 80 kilometres (50 miles) north of Cairo in the Nile Delta, Hosni said in a statement.” [Link]