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After much speculation on the title (Spider-Man 4, Spider-man Reboot etc.), Sony Pictures has finally unveilled the official title for the Spider-Man reboot.
The new Spider-Man movie, starring Andrew Garfield and directed by Marc Webb, will be called "The Amazing Spider-Man". Sony Pictures have also released this picture of the full costume with mask. The film is expected to hit cinemas in 2012.
Source: http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/02/14/the-amazing-spider-man/After much speculation on the title (Spider-Man 4, Spider-man Reboot etc.), Sony... more
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Andrew Garfield, star of the Red Riding Trilogy and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus has been chosen to play Spider-Man/Peter Parker in Marc Webb's upcoming reboot of the Marvel Comics franchise. The 3D film will be released in theaters on July 3, 2012. (Heat Vision)Andrew Garfield, star of the Red Riding Trilogy and The Imaginarium of Doctor... more
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There's no easy way to say this, friend. If you were just coming around on the mysterious cinematic achievement that was Spider-Man 3 due to it being replayed at all hours on FX, I'm afraid it has been for naught. Sam Raimi and the cast have been jettisoned by Sony Pictures faster than you could say BONG.
So we're getting a franchise reboot for a franchise that's barely nine years old. To wit, Batman had to wait 16 years. Join us as we gaze upon the sinister six types of remakes that Spider-Man could find for itself.
6) Supaidāman!
When Stan Lee was willing to market out his licenses--including ones like Spider-Man, which he only had a partial credit for--he went to extremes to make a buck. So it wouldn't surprise anyone that Lee allowed Toei to purchase two Marvel properties to be remade in Japan. Their version of Spider-Man involved giant robots, alien spiders and monsters of the week. While it's almost impossible to think Sony would pony up the money for the return of Leopardon, it's a perfect idea for any "anime-inspired" omnibus films that Warner Brothers loves to vomit into the mouths of needy fanboys.
As for the second property Toei got? Captain America. That was turned into another Sentai show, but remains important for another reason: it inspired the future formation of other Sentai shows, notably how the Power Rangers would show themselves every season.
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5) "Ultimate" Spider-Man
Marvel launched its' Ultimates line in order to accomplish two things: have modern takes on characters who, by the 2000s, had grown stale and were hemorrhaging popularity in lieu of DC Comics. The Ultimate line would provide the safety of an alternate universe that could be moderized (Peter Parker is a webmaster for the Daily Bugle) while being hip and relevant (i.e. characters die, are teenagers, the Hulk likes to be naked and attacks Freddie Prinze Jr. No, Really.)
So what would this do? Well, you could easily get away with Peter Parker being played by a younger actor. Especially one who looks young and could act. You could easily introduce other characters, as in The Ultimates, and you could...do what Sam Raimi did with the first two films.
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4)From Our Facebook Group
Peter or Mary or both are teenage immortal vampires... but they never knew, just asked themselves why they didn't need to use any make up or cream for wrinkles. they awake to consciousness because of an alien invasion, wich by the way is happening because Predators went distracted watching to much crap on tv and let they new pets escape. Since Predators have become lazy, instead of chasing them themselves, they recycle old mythical robots that happen to lay dormant on ther planet by centuries for no evident reason. Then (back on Earth) comes a comet or something that smashes the moon or crushes on a mountain, and there's to much dust in the air that spider's web isn't sticky anymore and Peter goes into depression because he feels useless. Mary tries to warm him up by showing him brand new silicon breasts, witch by the way happen to appear into five or six other scenes without any logical reason. Then comes Megan Fox (played by Megan Fox) and bytes her neck with intense pleasure. mary goes into a coma. peter shaken by sorrow awakens from dark becoming much more darker, finds a way to merge with one giant spider-robot, starts to kick the bad guy in the ass (we don't know who he/it is, he just comes out of Megan's belly and grows up rapidly). While doing this, he smashes down the entire town and since the movie in in 3D a lot of schrapnels come towards you until you're totally covered in dust and dirt. victory. than kisses mary. mary awakens but her eyes are evil because Megan has possessed her.
-Cesare Molin
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3) "I'd probably just embezzle that money."
So says Josh Heller, our Online Comedy producer.
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2) CLONES OF CLONES OF CLONES OF CLONES OF CLONUS
The Clone Saga is a notorious chapter in the history of Spider-Man. It took two years to sort through and screwed an entire fanbase over when it made them question whether the Peter Parker they knew and loved was nothing more than a close. It got worse when a "new" Spider-Man appeared, took the name "The Scarlet Spider" and was nothing more than Peter Parker with blonde hair. Worse, it even has a dead baby, reveals Norman Osborn is behind the entire thing--despite being "dead"--and it changes nothing.
It is widely considered one of the worst ideas ever. Therefore, it's perfect to reboot a franchise.
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1) Sam Raimi's Spider-Man
The all-out odds favorite of what we'll be seeing in 2012. It's impossible to think about what someone will change in the origin story that Raimi crafted. You can't re-imagine Spider-Man in a Christopher Nolan Begins format; there's nothing that dark and tortured about him. Peter Parker is the eternal loser damned to repent for having a brief moment of frivolity when he realized he had an inkling of power. It got worse once he did, since the world around him escalated to keep him from treating his powers as benefits. Instead, he was locked into a thankless position that even had the devil take his unborn child from him.
Why?
Because he was happily married. And for some reason, the editors and writers of Spider-Man
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So says the one-two combo of Nikki Finke and recent Variety transplant Michael Flemming.
According to a source of Finke's, director Sam Raimi finally pulled out after being unable to come to terms with the scripts coming his way for the fourth film. This comes after John Malkovich revealed he is attached--er, was attached--to be The Vulture.
Instead, Sony Pictures will reboot the entire franchise with "Jamie" (but I assume Finke meant James) Vanderbilt, who is attached to the mythical fifth and sixth Spider-Man scripts, as well as the original screenplay for the fourth film that Raimi hated.
Of course, that doesn't matter now--Raimi and the entire cast are removed and will be replaced. No more dance sequences after all.
So says the one-two combo of Nikki Finke and recent Variety transplant Michael... more
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Monday means never having to apologize for writing horrible Avatar headlines due to being creatively burnt out on blue cat people.
-Avatar continues dominating the box office for four weeks in a row. If it takes next week, it...beats The Sixth Sense? Sure. [Deadline]
-Stuart Townsend leaves Thor--er, got kicked off Thor. All depends on who you ask. [AICN, AP]
-OMFG STAR TREK SEQUEL DATE SET FOR 6/29/12. SPECULATE NOW BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING ELSE CONFIRMED. [MTV]
-John Malkovich confirms he's in Spider-Man 4, like, whenever it starts. [Movieline]
-You want more Malkovich? He also replaces John C. Reilly in Red. [Variety]
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Sometimes I wonder if there'll be a day when I can no longer think up something witty before following it up with, "so here's some news."
Thankfully, that isn't today. Now here's some news.
-Roman Polanski wishes to be charged for the 1977 rape in absentia. Meanwhile, a mysterious witness is being touted by the prosecution whose time is becoming "less readily avaliable." Could it be the patience of the judicial system? [NYT]
-Organic webs as ejaculation jokes? Terrorist musicals? Walkin' on Sunshine?! Is this why Spider-Man 4 is dead?! [Movieline]
-Psst. That last link's got a tongue in the cheek.
-Brian Bendis, meanwhile, wants a crack at Spider-Man 4's script. His idea? 3D. ULTIMATE 3D. [Bleeding Cool]
-Saoirse Ronan, Joe Wright and the Bourne Identity meets a 14-year old? Sure. [The Playlist]
-In a bit of old fashioned studio finger pointing, The Playlist reported there are two cuts of The Wolfman floating around--one from director Joe Johnston, the other from Donna Langely, Production President of Universal Pictures. But Mr. Beaks speaks with producer Scott Stuber who claims The Playlist is incredibly wrong, nothing to see here, etc. [AICN]
-To briefly interject: the problem with the above story is that it isn't impossible to see both pieces as having a bit of truth to them. After all, Wolfman has been plagued for nearly two years now by director changes, shooting and lag. While Mr. Beaks does get to a source, The Playlist crew have an uncanny way of digging up a truth.
-Oh yeah, Direct TV's gonna bring 3D up in this bitch. And by bitch, I mean your television. [PR]
-This video will amuse you. [Team Four Star]
Sometimes I wonder if there'll be a day when I can no longer think up... more
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In a surprise to someone nerds everywhere, it's looking more and more like Spider-Man 4 won't hit its' original May release date.
Nikki Finke runs the special effects email over on Deadline, which is essentially an apology due to no one being able to pin down the plot. While it appears that Raimi is adamant on John Malkovich as the villain (maybe even The Vulture), the delay all but confirms Anne Hatheway is dropping off from the rumored "Lady Vulture" role.
In the mean time, my dreams of an entire sequel related to James Franco's ghost having omelet parties will have to wait. Or will it?
[Deadline]
In a surprise to someone nerds everywhere, it's looking more and more like... more
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We're wrapping up the rest of the Year-Endies today. But before that, what's the word when it comes to the news?
-Jennifer Jones was "one of the more controversial actresses" and "Academy Award winner." She died yesterday, at age 90. [The Auteur's Notebook]
-The adaption of Warren Ellis' Red will be the next indie film to kick the ass of a Saw sequel in October 2010. [Variety]
-EVERYONE PANIC BECAUSE SPIDER-MAN 4 IS TAKING A BREAK...FOR THE HOLIDAYS. OH GOD. RUN. [AICN]
-Proving you can (r)ape any franchise, there is a script for Hardware II: Ground Zero. [Twitch]
-Weinsteins push back Hoodwinked sequel because you noticed it was coming out earlier. [Movieline]
-Mamoru Oshii talks Assault Girls. [Japan Times via Twitch]
-Russell Mulcahy is doing a 3D shark attack film called Bait 3D. God smiles upon us. [Variety]
-Sony is bringing 3D to your home! [PR]
-Brian Singer is coming back to direct X-Men: First Class [Current]
We're wrapping up the rest of the Year-Endies today. But before that,... more
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Peter Parker can catch all sorts of villains in his webs, but the one thing Spider-Man couldn't bring to Sony Pictures was a workable script -- and budget -- for the $2.5-billion franchise's fourth installment, derailing one of the most lucrative movie series in Hollywood history.
Less than a week after the studio said it was postponing production on the fourth web-slinger movie over story problems, Sony on Monday pulled the plug on the project as it was being conceived with director Sam Raimi after he told the studio he wasn't comfortable moving forward with the sequel, originally scheduled for release in May 2011.
Star Tobey Maguire, who has played the arachnid superhero in the previous three "Spider-Man" films, is also bowing out, as is his on-screen love interest, Kirsten Dunst. The studio said it would hire a new star and director and re-boot the movie as a story about Parker's early life as a "teenager grappling with contemporary human problems and amazing super-human crises." Because Sony is essentially starting from scratch, the studio has pushed the picture's release to 2012.
The resulting film is expected to be far less costly than the production Raimi had envisioned for his version. Sony wanted to make the picture for about $230 million, which the director thought was not enough given his ambitions.
" 'Spider-Man' will always be an important franchise for Sony Pictures and a fresh start like this is a responsibility that we all take very seriously," Sony Chairman Michael Lynton said in a prepared statement. "We have always believed that story comes first and story guides the direction of these films."
The studio declined to elaborate on the decision. But several people familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter said Sony hopes to find a new director and actors quickly, with filming expected to begin before the end of the year. Screenwriter James Vanderbilt ("Zodiac") has been hired to write the script, and "Spider-Man" veterans Marvel Studios, Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin will return as producers, the studio said.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-spiderman12-2010jan12,0,6349068.story
http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2010-01/51587170.jpgPeter Parker can catch all sorts of villains in his webs, but the one thing Spider-Man... more
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Spider-Man 4 Canceled, New Film Planned for 2012
According to Deadline Hollywood, “Spider-Man 4″ has been canceled after director Sam Raimi pulled out of the project. Instead, Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios are “rebooting” the franchise, with a film focusing on Spider-Man’s alter-ego Peter Parker as “a teenager grappling with both contemporary human problems and amazing super-human crises.”
For More Spiderman 4 cancellation News and Video....http://ctpatriot1970.wordpress.com/2010/01/12/why-was-spider-man-4-canceled-raimi-maguire-out-reboot-planned/Spider-Man 4 Canceled, New Film Planned for 2012
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Tobey Maguire's web-slinging days are behind him.
The 34-year-old actor and "Spider-Man" director Sam Raimi will not be returning to the superhero franchise next year. Instead, Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios announced Monday that a new "Spider-Man" film based on a script by James Vanderbilt that focuses on Peter Parker in high school would debut in the summer of 2012 with a new cast and filmmaking team.
Link: http://movies.yahoo.com/news/movies.ap.org/spiderman-4-delayed-maguire-raimi-out-apTobey Maguire's web-slinging days are behind him.
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So says the one-two combo of Nikki Finke and recent Variety transplant Michael Flemming.
According to a source of Finke’s, director Sam Raimi finally pulled out after being unable to come to terms with the scripts coming his way for the fourth film. This comes after John Malkovich revealed he is attached–er, was attached–to be The Vulture.
http://blogs.current.com/movies/2010/01/11/spider-man-4-no-more/So says the one-two combo of Nikki Finke and recent Variety transplant Michael... more
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Tuesday came bearing news that because of apparent script issues, Sony would likely be ditching their proposed May 6, 2011 release date for the latest entry of their hugely successful SPIDER-MAN franchise.
With the first weekend of the 2011 summer movie season now up for grabs, Variety reports that Paramount has done some shuffling, and another Marvel Comics hero will be taking Spidey’s place. Originally slated for May 20th, Kenneth Branagh’s fantasy/super hero epic THOR will be bumped up two weeks to fill the slot.
Disney also appears to have made a quick move, setting the release of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES to Thor’s old spot.
With such a high-profile sequel following closely it’s wake, it’ll be interesting to see what kind of numbers a B-list comic character like Thor will be able to pull from movie-goers. It’s easy to assume that everyone at Paramount and Marvel have their fingers crossed that lightening will strike twice, and that the film will be as well received commercially and critically as 2008’s IRON MAN.
Click the link for more of the story..Tuesday came bearing news that because of apparent script issues, Sony would likely be... more
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It's been reported that Anne Hathaway (from films like "Rachel Getting Married", "The Devil Wears Prada" and "Bride Wars") has been approched for the role for Spider-Man 4, possibly as The Black Cat.
Sony Pictures haven't made their decision yet but others who was reportedly been approched to appear in the next Spider-Man movie included Romola Garai, Rachel McAdams and Julia Stiles.
Source: http://www.totalfilm.com/news/anne-hathaway-for-spider-man-4It's been reported that Anne Hathaway (from films like "Rachel Getting... more
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Earlier today a rumor broke that Rachel McAdams is in talks to join Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 4 as the anti-hero/love conflict Black Cat. We didn’t know if this was true, or just another one of the countless internet superhero rumors. I still can’t confirm the validity of the story, but a /Film reader named Ambrose H forwarded me a link that at least confirms two parts of the story:
1. Sam Raimi and Co are already casting the feature
2. They are looking for a new female lead
http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/11/09/raimi-searches-for-new-female-lead-for-spider-man-4-but-is-it-black-cat-romola-garai-auditioned/Earlier today a rumor broke that Rachel McAdams is in talks to join Sam Raimi’s... more
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Dylan Baker and Michael Dougherty were at a presentation of Trick 'r Treat last night at New York’s Walter Reade Theater for Lincoln Center’s third annual “Scary Movies” program.
During a post-screening Q & A, Baker confirmed that he is on board for Sam Raimi’s forthcoming Spider-Man 4. According to reports, Baker said that he had just gotten his first call concerning Spider-Man 4 that very day. Baker appeared in Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3 as Dr. Curt Connors, a professor at Empire State University.Dylan Baker and Michael Dougherty were at a presentation of Trick 'r Treat last... more
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Hot on the heels of the announcement that a Venom movie is in development, Sam Raimi told MTV.com on Friday that Spider-Man 4 is set to start filming in March 2010. The script is going through rewrites, and Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst have signed on to reprise their roles as Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson, but the villain or villains have not been revealed.Hot on the heels of the announcement that a Venom movie is in development, Sam Raimi... more
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