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16 Dec, 2013

Plagiarism accusation

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Clowes accuses LaBeouf of illegally borrowing from his 2007 comic, Justin M. Damiano.  The plagiarism went unnoticed until LaBeouf’s short film, Howard Cantour.com, debuted online.  Fantagraphics Books Inc., Clowes publisher, calls the film “a complete rip-off,” and that the novelist was never approached by LaBeouf to authorize an adaptation.  In an interview with Buzzfeed, Clowes says:

The first I ever heard of the film was this morning when someone sent me a link. I’ve never spoken to or met Mr. LaBeouf.  I’ve never even seen one of his films that I can recall — and I was shocked, to say the least, when I saw that he took the script and even many of the visuals from a very personal story I did six or seven years ago and passed it off as his own work. I actually can’t imagine what was going through his mind.

In response to the accusation, the short film is blocked from view on Vimeo yet continues to be available on BuzzFeed in its entirety.

20 Feb, 2013

Quits ‘Orphans’

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The actor quits the upcoming Broadway production of Orphans because of “creative differences.”  The announcement comes a month before preview performances are set to begin and does not elaborate on what the creative differences may be.  He is replaced by Ben Foster.

12 Dec, 2012

Broadway debut announced

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The young actor’s Broadway debut is announced, where he will appear alongside Alec Baldwin in the upcoming revival of the play Orphans, a drama about two brothers who kidnap a wealthy old man.  LaBeouf will play the eldest brother who takes care of his weaker sibling in a house in Philadelphia.  The play is scheduled to open April 7th.

4 Nov, 2012

Rep dismisses ‘Transformers 4’ rumor

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LaBeouf’s rep dismisses rumors that the actor’s involvement with the fourth Transformers film is dependent on how much money it will make him.

The story is a complete fabrication. While Shia remains very close with the filmmakers/studio, he was never attached to the fourth installment (nor is he in negotiations at this time). Salary did not impact his decision.

2 Nov, 2012

LaBeouf demands raise

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Star Magazine claims LaBeouf wants a $3 million raise from the $15 million he made with Transformers: Dark of the Moon.  The tabloid’s source adds that the actor’s trash-talking about the movie might have also lost him the claim.

Sep 2012

LaBeouf, Pho split

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After nearly two years of dating, Labeouf and Pho break up.  According to a source, the couple have been having difficulties ever since LaBeouf agreed to star in Nymphomaniac, where he would be expected to engage in real sex scenes.  The source says that Pho did not want him having sex with someone else and did not understand why the scenes couldn’t be simulated.

18 May, 2012

Howard Cantour.com

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Howard Cantour.com, a short film directed by LaBeouf, premiers at the Cannes Film Festival.  The 12-minute short stars Jim Gaffigan as Howard Cantour, an internet film critic who runs a movie review website with his carefully cultivated and critical eye.

It’s really an honor to be presenting my directorial debut to this crowd. It’s really outrageous to me.

11 Oct, 2011

Vancouver bar fight

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The actor has an altercation with a man inside the Cinema Public House in Vancouver for an unknown reason.  The fight continues outside the bar when security kicks the two out, with the man proceeding to hit LaBeouf in the head multiple times.  After the attacker walks away, LaBeouf’s friend keeps the actor from following, telling him, “you’ve gotta lay low right now.”

26 Aug, 2011

Spits water on date and Manson

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At the opening of the L.A. nightclub, The Box, LaBeouf spits water on his date, Karolyn Pho, and his tablemates which include Marilyn Manson.  Manson attempts to calm the actor down to no effect. LaBeouf becomes more out of control, yelling at his date, and then lunges out of the club with Pho following behind.  An eyewitness says:

Marilyn looked shocked and annoyed, but stayed seated.  It was so insane — he just had a total meltdown right in front of everyone. It was completely out of control. He was so angry and physical.

1 Aug, 2011

Details cover

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shia-labeouf-details-august-2011LaBeouf appears on the cover of the August 2011 issue of Details magazine. He talks about getting into fights, hooking up with Megan Fox, and a date with Hilary Duff.

I would like to be George Clooney – diplomatic. I just don’t have the wherewithal yet or the inner serenity. My bulls— meter is tuned very sensitive. The minute it starts kicking up, I get back to truth, and sometimes that involves, you know, ‘I don’t want to take a picture.’ And if that’s the case, am I an asshole for being honest? Or am I an a–hole for being dishonest, smiling in your picture and I f—ing hate being there? Which one is worse? These are the questions I ask myself that George Clooney doesn’t ask.

6 Jul, 2011

Causes marriage conflict

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LaBeouf’s hookup confession causes conflict in Fox’s marriage with Green. Although the two were on a break when the romantic entanglement occurred, Fox has been in tears and is apologizing to Green. According to OK Magazine the couple is very angry with LaBeouf.

Jun 2011

Leaves ‘Transformers’ franchise

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LaBeouf tells MTV that the third installment of the Transformers series will be the end for his character Sam Witwicky.  The actor says he doesn’t believe there is anywhere to take the character in the franchise. LaBeouf believes that he has learned a lot working with Michael Bay and is willing to work in the director’s future films.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon may or may not be the end of the “Transformers” franchise on the big-screen — I’m betting on “may not,” for what it’s worth — but it’s definitely the end for Sam Witwicky.

28 Jun, 2011

Confesses Fox hookup

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In an interview with Details magazine, LaBeouf admits to having hooked up with Fox while filming Transformers.  When asked about Fox’s relationship status with Brian Austin Green at the time, the actor replies, “I don’t know,” twelve times.

Look, you’re on the set for six months, with someone who’s rooting to be attracted to you, and you’re rooting to be attracted to them.  I never understood the separation of work and life in that situation. But the time I spent with Megan was our own thing, and I think you can see the chemistry onscreen.

21 Mar, 2011

Races in Los Angeles Marathon

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The actor places #5825 out of nearly 25,000 runners at the Los Angeles Marathon.  He ran for veterans on behalf of U.S. VETS, a non-profit provider of services for veterans facing challenges during their transition to civilian life.  LaBeouf finished the 26.2 mile-trek from the Dodger Stadium to the Santa Monica Pier in 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Jan 2011

LaBeouf, Pho dating

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1309178240_shia-labeouf-and-karolyn-pho-290LaBeouf is dating Karolyn Pho, a Vietnamese-American stylist he met at a karaoke club in L.A.’s Eno Park.

Oct 2010

LaBeouf, Mulligan split

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LaBeouf and Mulligan break up over their “incompatible lifestyles.”  LaBeouf says there was friction in the relationship because Mulligan was more interested in marriage and children while he was not ready to settle down.

Carey is not just an actress, she is a great human being, a sweet girl and super intelligent.  Our thing came down to not having compatible work/lifestyles.  We were always traveling, and had sensibility differences that weren’t conductive to living with one another.

LaBeouf says he’s not opposed to marriage, just that he’s still young.

I come from divorce.  I’m only doing marriage once. It’s not a game for me.  I’m not a religious person, but I have ethics.

1 Apr, 2010

GQ cover

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shia-labeouf-gq-april-2010-coverLaBeouf appears on the cover of the April 2010 issue of GQ magazine. He talks about online stock trading, his car crash, and his girlfriend Carey Mulligan.

She’s an unbelievably thought-provoking actress, the most talented actress I’ve ever met in my life, by leaps and bounds. Neither one of us are fame whores. It works out. It’s not like we’re the premiere couple; we’re not the red carpet king and queen.

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Aug 2009

LaBeouf, Mulligan dating

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FamepicturesLaBeouf is reportedly dating British actress, Carey Mulligan.  The two met while filming Wall Street 2 and were spotted kissing and cuddling at a cafe in Greenwich Village.

1 Jul, 2009

Parade cover

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shia-labeouf-parents-sexLaBeouf appears on the cover of the July 2009 issue of Parade magazine. He talks about where he gets his humour from, his breakup, and living his life.

Sometimes I feel I’m living a meaningless life and I get frightened. I know I’m one of the luckiest dudes in America right now. I have a great house. My parents don’t have to work. I’ve got money. I’m famous. But it could all change, man. It could go away. You never know.

28 Jul, 2008

Auto accident, alleged DUI

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LaBeouf is involved in a car accident where law enforcement sources say he made a left turn in front of another car, causing the two to collide and LaBeouf’s car to roll. Paramedics arrived on the scene and both parties were taking to the hospital.  No major injuries were reported but the actor’s left hand was crushed and required reconstruction surgery.  The actor was placed under arrest on suspicion of felony DUI after exhibiting outward signs of intoxication at the scene.