Transformers 3 release date set!

The release date for the movie is set to be July 1st, 2011, even though the movie isn't greenlit yet, there is no writer, and there's no confirmation that Michael Bay nor its main stars will return.

[But they probably will =)]

The article also mentions that Paramount may be facing difficulty in getting financial backing for the third movie, since General Motors (who's backed Transformers 1 and 2) is kinda in rough waters now, and may not be on board for the third movie unless things improve for them.

[Since, ya know, the economy IS in the crapper.]

Also mentioned in the article is the release date for Marvel's Thor, which has been moved up a month to May 20, 2011 (from June 17, 2011).