Looks like it’s official now. “On Wednesday, September 29, 2010, a U.S. federal trademark registration number 85140636 was filed for DARK OF THE MOON by Hasbro, Inc. with the description Toys, Games and Playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.”
You can view a copy of the Original Document by visiting USPTO.
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Transformers: The Dark Of The Moon is scheduled for release on July 1, 2011.
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boxerperson
Yeah I wasn't actually meaning to reference you…I was meaning to reference the person you were originally responding to.
It's just annoying watching people repeatedly miss the meaning when multiple people are posting it multiple times per thread.
That so many people are just automatically adding a word to it and missing the point is indicative of an awkward title, yes….but I think it's decent in spite of that. They seem to have put some actual thought into it.
Bumblebee1516
You know what, guys? You're right. Don't go see the movie, boys, the title is crap. It doesn't matter that 3 weeks ago we all were saying that this will be a coool movie; forget that junk we said, now cause they picked a awkward title we can't deal with, so we'd best haul in our chips and forget about the movie altogether. I mean, why even post about the dang thing? It's so stupid, we shouldn't even give any sort of updates.
Why complain about the dang title? WTF, guys, it's only a movie, and all this started out of some comic book in the later 20th century.
Baccala1976
Oh no, I have plenty of reasons why I believe this movie will suck. The title is just the cherry on top of the ultimate suck sundae
Prime82
fine ok, its official, no more about this stupid name
RebelMan
TheOneAndOnlyArchangel
POSTED Monday , October 11, 2010 01:24:33 PM
As many know, I had been living in FL from '07 to '09. I met many great people and several of them were just working on TF3 as extras or local crew. Well more than one of them has shared a rumor they heard during filming.
Earth's moon is said to be none other than
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taken from: Transformers 3 (2011) : Forum
Ceasar121
I know right? I hate the title, but I thought the Bourne Identity was a dumb title and that was a great movie.
General Magnus
Because of a title? Really?
omegagoalie
I don't have a problem with the title, however wouldn't "Transformers 3" been enough? I know people said the same thing about ROTF when that title was revealed…I still call ROTF "TF2" and I'll be calling this movie "TF3". It's not really something to get your panties in knots over fellas, it's the movie itself that matters.
RaZoRX
In looking back at responses to this title, I think Boxerperson is on to something here when they said "In astrology it's associated with being right before a period of renewal, so it's like the last bit of darkness before you get to the light."
So with that information, it is actually a really cool way of saying "Light our darkest hour"… this movie is the darkest hour….. which would scream Unicron…. but may not necessarily absolutely have to involve Unicron. Could be OUR darkest hour…. for the humans.
RaZoRX
Should just call this one Transformers: The Bottom of the Barrel…. because it seems obvious that's where they got this title… if it is indeed the absolute official title.
Baccala1976
I have to agree with Vader here
I have completely lost all hope for this movie.
Chaos Muffin
Still getting used too it, but glad it's a little wierd sounding.
The plot must be cool if it warrants a strange title.
If it were just a normal non Transformers related movie called "Dark of Moon", would probably watch it thinking it'll be a good sci fi flick.
The Bucket Kitten
Interesting title, but it doesn't have the same ring to it that "Revenge of The Fallen" had. Based on what moreprimeland posted, this movie is going to be awesome.
Radar prime
how do you know it doesnt make sense if you dont know whats the movie about
Hot Shot.
That's the title of the fourth movie.
microclone
great news for…
Transformers – More Than Meets The Eye, Robots In Disguise – Transformers @ The Moon – http://www.transformertoys.co.uk
aka transformers @ the moon.
moreprimeland
Just a couple of paragrahs from: Dark of the Moon
Cycles and rhythms effect everything, and the lunar rhythm is no exception — beginning a cycle of creation (the new moon), followed by growth (to full moon), and a diminution (the waning moon), and finally death (the three moonless nights, i.e., the dark moon).
George [2] notes that: “The earliest peoples understood that the power of life lay in the darkness of the moon.” “The purpose of the dark phase of any cycle is that of transition between the death of the old and the birth of the new. The dark time is a time of retreat, of healing, and of dreaming of the future.” I.e. the fallow times preceding outbursts of creativity and growth.
On the whole, I think we wanted a serious, intense movie for TF3. If they do indeed use this title TF3: DOTM..and the meaning is somewhat based on the above meaning and beliefs then we could be in for one heck of a ride! I'm happy to wait and see what transpires.
Matt Booker
While it's kind of strange for a TF title, I've always loved the phrase. I'm kinda o_0 at all the people thinking it's engrish or awkward. It's always sounded poetic to me.
Have that many people not heard of it before? Or is it colloquial?
~Matt Booker
guard convoy
i wanna see that movie
bny888
I don't like the title, makes me imagine Simmons mooning us with his dark arse.