BoxOfficeMojo have published an article in which they report that Transformers: Dark of the Moon too $97.5 million over the weekend ­within the US on roughly 9,300 screens, taking the opening 4-day weekend gross to $116.4 million.  This figure means that the 3rd live action Transformers film has passed the total of $88.2 million that Spider-man 2 gross as well as passing the latest Pirate of the Carribean as the top-grossing weekend of 2011.

As of their latest update the film had grossed $399,125,000 with 218 million from non-US sales and $181 from domestic gross.  The film has now taken twice as much as it cost putting it at profit of over $190 million.

According to ­­TFW2005.com message board member Airfox, the release of the third live action Transformers movie, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, has been suspended until further notice.  Airfox points out that, until very recently, promotion for the release of the film was ticking along nicely, however that all stopped a couple of days ago when the film was removed from cinema listings.  He has roughly translated an article from local Venezuela newspaper Ultimas Noticias­ which states­ "During the last 2 days, ads related to the premiere of Transformers 3 have been dropped from the web pages of Cines Unidos and Cinex. Cinex's spokepersons on Twitter posted a comment stating that the movie has been "Suspended until further notice."

However, this announcement hasn't met the fans demands for information. Does anyone know the real reason why the movie's premiere was "suspended/canceled"? Fans are clamoring for answers.

There have been many rumors regarding the suspension, some think - and this is the hypothesis with the most mentions - that the movie has a plot that includes our country. "

As those of you who have seen the film know, there is no direct relationship between the plot or any character to Venezuela, so it will be interesting to see if the film becomes banned and is never released, or whether it just slips back.

We have now closed the competition to win two tickets to the FDA screening of Transformers: Dark of the Moon in Leicester Square on Monday 27th June 2011 and can announce who the winner is, well sort of, I  didn't ask you all to enter a name so I can only announce the beginning of winners email address.

So with no further ado, our congratulations go to "thekop84@******". If you check your Inbox you will have received an email from us with more details which you need to read and come back to us.

We'd like to thank everyone who entered the contest and you can be sure that, should Transformers 4 get the green light, we will try our best to get more tickets to early screenings to give away.

We are pleased to once again be able to run a competition for one lucky visitor to our website to win a pair of tickets to the exclusive FDA screening of Transformers: Dark of the Moon at the Odeon in Leices­ter Square, London, England on Monday the 27th June 2011. The screening takes place at 6:30pm with the doors opening at 5:45pm.

To enter the competition all you need to do is to click the +1 (plus one) button at the end of this news article and then enter your email address when prompted. You must have a Google account to enter as we are using the Google Plus one system to help us collate the entries and stop duplication. The winner, who will be picked at random, will be announced on Sunday evening and will need to collect the pair of tickets directly from us on the day. Unfortunately the tickets only arrived today so we have been unable to run this competition earlier.

Good look everyone.

­We've received a few reports that Burger King Transformers: Dark of the Moon promotion appears to have finally started in Burger Kings. Previously many stores either just had the poster in the window or didn't even have that.  You can view an image of the poster thanks to a Tweet to us by Neurie.

If you are looking forward to Transformers: Dark of the Moon, but do not want to wait until the end of the month to see the film, then stay with us as we will have some news to excite you later in the evening.

­The official World Premier of Transformers: Dark of the Moon took place today in Moscow Russia and as you would expect the worlds press have been on hand.  Thanks to the official Transformers 3 UK Facebook page and Getty Images we can bring you some high resolution images from the premier which you will find below.

Transformers At The Moon will be watch the film on Monday at the FDA screening in London and you can be sure that we will bring you our thoughts on the film as soon as we are allowed to.

The 15th, 16th and 17th TV Spot for the release of Transformers: Dark of the Moon are now on YouTube and, as such, can be viewed below.­

Another TV Spot for Transformers Dark of the Moon has aired within the US.  You can watch a low quality version on YouTube below.­

Masabon has reported to TFW2005.com that Transformers: Darkside Moon, the Japanese name for Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Vortex has now been released in Japan at the International Tokyo Toy Show. The toy is a remold of the Tomahawk figure with the following profile

Vortex is the aerial soldier of Decepticon. As he has ruthless and brutal nature, he ultimate pleasure is to chop up the Autobot he captures.

You can view some images of this figure at ­TFW2005.com

Hasbro Brands to Deliver Major Hollywood Blockbuster Film and Television Action, Adventure and Fun Worldwide This Summer and Beyond

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Hits Theaters June 29, BATTLESHIP Film on Deck for 2012, MY LITTLE PONY Friendship is Magic and Emmy Nominated TRANSFORMERS PRIME Airing on The Hub 

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS - News) arrived at the International Licensing Expo counting down the days until the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS invade theaters worldwide again on June 29, 2011 with the release of the new Paramount Pictures film Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Adding to the excitement will be Hasbro licensees across all major categories bringing to market highly innovative, stylish and relevant “More Than Meets the Eye” products to delight TRANSFORMERS fans of all ages.

Cameras continue to roll toward the scheduled May 18, 2012 release of the BATTLESHIP movie, under direction of Hollywood storyteller Peter Berg. As Mr. Berg and Universal Pictures will bring BATTLESHIP to the big screen as an epic action adventure, Hasbro will do the same with its global portfolio of licensees and retailers by building a BATTLESHIP merchandising program that will launch next spring. Key driver categories will include apparel, publishing, and gaming with supporting products that blend aspects of the film with the rich heritage of the BATTLESHIP brand to deliver highly compelling merchandise to mass, mid-tier and specialty retailers worldwide.

Hasbro Studios and The Hub continue to gain major market traction underscored by eight Daytime Emmy Award nominations – six for TRANSFORMERS PRIME and one each for the FAMILY GAME NIGHT game show and PICTUREKA. MY LITTLE PONY Friendship is Magic is also currently ranked the No. 1 television program for kids 2-11 on The Hub in the U.S., and in Canada, the show has consistently been a top rated show on Treehouse since its launch last fall*. Additionally, Pound Puppies has become a top rated show among both boys and girls on The Hub and on YTV in Canada. Excitement is also building for new programming currently in development such as an animated LITTLEST PET SHOP episodic series slated to debut in 2012.

“Hasbro is soaring to new heights with our mega entertainment brands such as BATTLESHIP, MY LITTLE PONY and TRANSFORMERS by creating relevant lifestyle products that further enhance the brand immersion experience,” said Simon Waters, Senior Vice President, Global Brand Licensing and Publishing at Hasbro. “These properties evoke action, adventure and fun, which speak to every consumer at some level. Our goal is to reach those fans and connect them to our brands in meaningful ways that tap those emotions from fashion to publishing and home goods.”

As the ‘Robots in Disguise’ arrive on the silver screen later this month and continue to battle on The Hub network, retail shelves around the globe will be stocked with movie-based products from more than 325 Hasbro licensees that tie into fans’ affinity for the overarching TRANSFORMERS brand. Leading the charge is fashion for the entire family with hundreds of TRANSFORMERS brand-inspired design treatments on everything from t-shirts to caps, jackets, hoodies, sneakers, sunglasses and watches from licensees such as Uniqlo, and Shanghai Metersbonwe Fashion and Accessories.

On the publishing front, the TRANSFORMERS brand continues to hold strong appeal across all formats such as comic books and graphic novels where the extension of storylines and character development further immerse fans into the depths of the powerhouse property. Publishing licensees such as IDW, Bendon, Ice Water Press, and Random House-Del Rey are all on-board to fill book pages with gripping TRANSFORMERS fiction.

For those who enjoy a digital immersion experience, the TRANSFORMERS brand will pervade console and mobile gaming platforms this summer. Activision is delivering gameplay that is the prologue to the Transformer: Dark of the Moon film while Electronic Arts will allow players to jump into the role of one of the most popular AUTOBOTS battling the DECEPTICONS on the iPhone®, iPod® touch or iPad™. For online battles, Jagex is developing an eye-popping browser-based massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) for Western markets in 2012.

Retailers have also stepped up in a big way this summer with major promotions and in-store displays of TRANSFORMERS branded products that will carry consumers from summer fun through back-to-school and holiday. A wide assortment of items across every major category from apparel to publishing and home goods will be found at mass, mid-tier and specialty retailers alongside Hasbro’s 2011 product line, including figures, role-play items and the new KRE-O line of construction sets.

About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS - News) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion picture­s, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2011 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Another low quality recorded TV Spot for Transformers: Dark of the Moon has found its way onto YouTube.  You can watch it below.