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Gary Ross to Rewrite Spider-Man 4

2009-07-08T22:22:00.000-07:00

Gary Ross, who directed Tobey Maguire in Seabiscuit and Pleasantville, has come aboard to rewrite the script for Spider-Man 4, reports Variety.

Sam Raimi will again direct the Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios project that will go into production early next year.

The Spider-Man 4 script was originally written by James Vanderbilt, and then rewritten by David Lindsay-Abaire.

The fourth installment is scheduled for a May 6, 2011 release.

Source: SuperHero Hype!

The Spectacular Spider-Man: The Complete First Season on DVD!

2009-07-01T14:20:00.000-07:00

This adventure series finds our hero tackling more Super Villains, both old and new, including Chameleon, Venom and the Sinister Six: Electro, Doctor Octopus, Vulture, Sandman, Rhino and Shocker. While these criminals are almost more than Spidey can handle, his real struggle becomes an internal one. The stress is enough to drive a high school Super Hero over the edge, but making mistakes and learning lessons is all in a days work for the Spectacular Spider-Man!

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the July 28th release of The Spectacular Spider-Man - The Complete 1st Season, coming on 2 DVDs for $25.95 SRP. This collects all of the content previously released on single-disc titles, and adds two "all-new behind the scenes Spidey features". Running time is 299 minutes, with anamorphic widescreen video, English 5.1 audio (and a French 2.0 option), English subtitles and closed captioning for the hearing impaired. The new featurettes are titled "Spider-man: Re-Animated" and "Stylizing Spidey". Below is an early look at the front cover art, which is still subject to change, and farther down is a look at the trade ad we extracted it from (click the images to enlarge):

Source: TVShowsONDVD.com

More From Michael Papajohn on Spider-Man 4

2009-06-28T19:39:00.000-07:00

Last week, we received word that actor Michael Papajohn might be back for Spider-Man 4. Scooper 'Wolf' tried to follow up with him on Saturday and here's the result:

I was over at the weekly comic book show Frank & Son over in Industry, CA, and while I was walking around with my uncle we suddenly ran into Michael Papajohn. I wouldn't have noticed him except for the pictures he had all over his signing desk. He's a real funny guy - trying to sell us autographs and telling us about how the Lakers beat him out of the main table. Anyways, I asked him about Spider Man 4 because of the rumor I read that he was going to be in it. He said "I can't talk about it, but who says I died in the first one?" My uncle asked him again and he quipped "if I tell you I'll have to shoot you." Jokingly, of course. That's all I got.

Source: SuperHero Hype!

Michael Papajohn Returning for Spider-Man 4?

2009-06-20T21:48:00.000-07:00

Scooper 'Cassassin' sent us the following note today about Spider-Man actor Michael Papajohn:

During a Q&A with Ted Raimi and Michael Papajohn at Wizard World Philadelphia today, Papajohn (aka the carjacker/original killer of Uncle Ben from the Spider-Man films) said that he would be reprising his role for Spider-Man 4. He then proceeded to say if he told us what his role entailed, he'd have to kill us.

If this will indeed happen, it will be interesting to see why they still need to show the character in another film considering what happened in the third installment.

"Spider-Man 4" is scheduled for a May 6, 2011 release.

Source: SuperHero Hype!

New "Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2" Trailers

2009-06-16T23:34:00.000-07:00

Sorry that I didn't post these up sooner. I almost forgot, and the reason why I'm posting them now is because I want you to enjoy these awesome and very epic trailers of the new upcoming game "Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2", coming out September 8th on all major platforms. Check out the official website by clicking here.

Official Trailer

E3 Trailer

Alfred Molina Would Love to Return to Spider-Man Series

2009-06-16T23:03:00.000-07:00

I just read on ReelzChannel.com today that actor Alfred Molina who played as Dr. Otto Octavius a.k.a. 'Doc Ock' in Spider-Man 2 would love to return to the "Spider-Man" movie franchise. Let's see what he has to say in the article.

Click here to read more.

Special thanks to ReelzChannel.com for the info!

Stan Lee E3 Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 interview

2009-06-08T19:33:00.000-07:00

Here's a new interview of Stan Lee about the upcoming video game "Marvel: Ultimate Alliance" sequel, coming out this fall. Here it is: (UPDATE - 6/16/09: I found the video on Youtube and here it is.)

Source: Stan Lee's MySpace Blog

Comic Reviews: COMING SOON!

2009-06-06T12:49:00.000-07:00

Hey Spidey fans, I know that I don't post a lot of news of Spider-Man comic books on here. Well that's because I don't have time to, but eventually I will. But I want to announce that I will also review most of my Spidey comics from my collection on here. And I got a LOT of them too, so each of them will take awhile. I also got some new issues too that I probably will review first. So stay tune, I will post the reviews up soon. Thank God summer is here. =D

Also in that pic of Spidey comics is my collection. That's not all of them, but most of the ones I keep in a plastic container. Try to see what issues I got! (click on the image to enlarge)

Sincerely,
GreenieGobbie

Dunst "Definitely On Board" Spider-Man 4

2009-06-06T12:35:00.000-07:00

Everyone's getting in on the action trying to guess what to expect from Sam Raimi's return to the Marvel superhero franchise with Spider-Man 4, slated for release on May 6, 2011. It's obviously still very early in development, but that didn't stop the New York Post from asking Sony producer Todd Black a few questions in order to clear up some of the rumors that have been circulating.

In the article, Black confirms that Kirsten Dunst is definitely on board, but that there are no plans to have a wedding between Peter Parker and Mary Jane in the forthcoming movie. He also squashed the rumors that Morbius the Living Vampire will be the villain in the movie, but that the villain will be very New York centric.

This is what he told the Post about the potential villain: "We're just coming up with who the villain's going to be now. We'll be shooting in New York again. Trust me, people will appreciate who we pick, because it'll be a big part of New York."

So who do you think the villain may be? In the article, they speculate it could be either Kraven the Hunter or the Kingpin, although one should probably assume the latter is still owned by Fox as part of the "Daredevil" deal. Still, maybe it will be some sort of New York City mob/crime storyline in the next movie, and there are plenty of Spider-Man villains that fit the bill like Hammerhead and The Enforcers. Discuss it below.

(Thanks to SuperHeroHype.com for the information.)

Source: New York Post, Edward Douglas

Spider-Man 4 Teaser Poster Fake!

2009-06-04T12:20:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday, Ain't It Cool News posted this teaser poster for Spider-Man 4 that is on display at the Licensing International Expo in Las Vegas this week. While we no doubt believe that the poster is hanging at the Expo (to not discredit AICN's story), official sources are telling us that this poster was not created by Sony Pictures or Marvel Studios for the fourth film. It is indeed fake and no official artwork has been released yet for the movie.

(Click on the image on the right to enlarge it.)

So stay tuned, hopefully we will get some kind of artwork soon for the May 6, 2011 release.

Source: Superhero Hype!

Spider-Man 3 Actress Found Dead

2009-05-21T20:36:00.000-07:00

Reuters reports that British actress Lucy Gordon, who played reporter Jennifer Dugan in Spider-Man 3, has been found dead after apparently committing suicide.

She was found in her flat in the 10th arrondissement of Paris on Wednesday, two days before her 29th birthday.

"We confirm the death of Lucy Gordon in an apparent suicide," police said.

Media reported she had hanged herself.

R.I.P Lucy Gordon

Sam Raimi on Returning to Spider-Man

2009-05-20T20:19:00.000-07:00

ComingSoon.net/SuperHeroHype.com interviews Sam Raimi on his return to the "Spider-Man" franchise and his plans for the future of the series. Read more of the interview by clicking here.

Special thanks to ComingSoon.net/SuperHeroHype.com for the info!

Spider-Man 4 in 3-D?

2009-04-22T19:59:00.000-07:00

Forbes talked to Sony Pictures Entertainment's co-chairmen Amy Pascal and Michael Lynton and asked whether they were considering doing Spider-Man 4 in 3-D.

Pascal answered, "Could be," while Lynton added, "People are paying a premium to see movies in 3-D and that's a very big deal. It's never been done before that someone says you have to pay more to see Spider-Man than a romantic comedy."

2-D or 3-D, we'll be seeing Sam Raimi's fourth installment on May 6, 2011.

Source: Superhero Hype!

Sam Raimi to meet with Kirsten Dunst about Spider-Man 4

2009-04-21T21:37:00.000-07:00

Spider-Man director Sam Raimi told reporters that he will meet with Kirsten Dunst soon to talk about her reprising the role of Mary Jane Watson in the upcoming fourth installment of the superhero franchise.

"I'm hoping that she is going to come aboard, and I've got a meeting coming up with her," Raimi said in a group interview last week in Beverly Hills, Calif., where he was promoting his upcoming horror film Drag Me to Hell. "I think she would like to. But I don't want to speak on behalf of her."

Following is an edited version of our interview with Raimi, who also talked about a proposed new Evil Dead movie. Drag Me to Hell opens May 29. Spider-Man 4 is eyeing a May 6, 2011, release.

Click here to read the rest of the interview.

P.S. (Off-Topic) Today's my birthday! I'm now 17, woo-hoo!! =D

Reese and Wernick on the Venom Spin-Off

2009-04-12T21:11:00.000-07:00

A few weeks back, ComingSoon.net/Superhero Hype! had the privilege of visiting the set of Sony's upcoming horror comedy Zombieland, starring Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin. While we can't talk just yet about what we saw, we did get to spend a good 45 minutes with the film's co-writers and executive producers, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, both cool guys who are clearly fans of genre. With that in mind, it was exciting to know they were working on the first draft for Sony's planned "Spider-Man" spin-off movie Venom, and we had to try to get in a few questions about that.

The duo actually went to Sony with a pitch for their take for the popular Spidey villain, but couldn't really say too much about it due to the usual non-disclosure agreements anyone involved with such a high profile project for Marvel would probably have to sign.

"Venom is something that we're very fired up to be writing," Reese told us. "We have turned in a draft and are waiting to hear back, so it's early in the process. But it's a thrill to be writing 'Venom' for obvious reasons."

As far as what Marvel is looking for, Reese did say that they had to follow "certain parameters" or the "47 rules" as Wernick called them.

"Obviously, with a character like Venom there's a ton of stuff to draw from," Reese told us. "Then they had specific rules about the villain and the backstory and stuff like that, so there were certain things they wanted us... certain parameters they gave us. But largely we pitched them something and they liked it but they had changes, so we worked on the outline for a long time and then we wrote the script. So with Marvel and Sony and us it's definitely very, very collaborative."

They couldn't talk about whether they were going to ignore everything that happened with the character in Spider-Man 3 or start fresh for reasons mentioned above.

They're also working on a project with Universal called Earth vs. Moon, which also sounds like an exciting idea for a film. For more information, here.

Source: Superhero Hype!

Spider-Man 4 Script Due this Summer

2009-03-31T19:38:00.000-07:00

Sam Raimi told SCI FI Wire that David Lindsay-Abaire's script for Spider-Man 4 should be ready by summer.

Raimi said the film has to make the announced May 6, 2011 release date. "We have to make the release date, and on all of these pictures, the 'Spider-Man' films--and I'm sure it's the same as with many of the other bigger-budgeted films--they have release dates far in advance of a screenplay," he said. "So it's about getting it ready the best you can in time for the first day of production. That's what we've always done, and that's what we'll try to do again."

The helmer also told Empire magazine he will have full control over the fourth installment - something he didn't have on the third. "They really gave me a tremendous amount of control on the first two films, actually," he said. "But then there were different opinions on the third film and I didn't really have creative control, so to speak."

He added that "The best way for me to move forward on films, is that I've got to be the singular voice that makes the creative choices on the film. I love Spider-Man so much that I'd like to continue telling Spider-Man stories. But only under those circumstances where I think I can honour him."

Source: Superhero Hype!

P.S. Opinion: I have faith in Sam Raimi this time. I really can't wait for "Spider-Man 4" and I hope it does well too.

Doug Jones Interview

2009-03-21T20:54:00.000-07:00

This is Non-Spidey news. The reason I am bringing this up, is because I interviewed one of the coolest actors in the movie making industry; Doug Jones (From the Hellboy movies and the Fantastic Four sequel)! Go check out his interview at the link below.

Click here for the interview.

Sam Raimi Talks Spider-Man 4

2009-03-15T09:06:00.000-07:00

Both MTV and IGN talked to director Sam Raimi on Sunday about Spider-Man 4, which just received a release date of May 6, 2011 last week.

Raimi says that he and the production team are "in the earliest stages of working with the writer, trying to work out a story." He added that they are just working on the fourth installment and not also a fifth film. Previous reports had claimed that Sony Pictures would be making the fourth and fifth movies at the same time, but that doesn't appear to be the case.

The helmer said that they are closing in on Spider-Man's adversary or adversaries for the fourth pic. "All the characters or villains or villains, whatever we decide to do will be from Stan Lee's creations or those that came after him," he said.

And will Kirsten Dunst return as Mary Jane Watson? If it was up to Raimi, definitely: "I’m hoping she'll be in it and I'm planning on having a story with her in it... It wouldn't be the Spider-Man series without her."

Source: www.superherohype.com/spider-man/?id=8167

Review: Spider-Man Web of Shadows

2009-01-19T14:51:00.000-08:00

What can I say? This game was pretty awesome, and different. I own this game for my Xbox 360, which doesn't mean anything for the other copies for the different platforms (Wii, PlayStation 3, etc.), but I thought I should mention that before hand.

The plot is very interesting, and it has a much darker tone to it too. It starts off with Spidey in the symbiote invaded New York City, regreting what had happen in the past few days. He tells the story of how it all started, and the choices that you have to make in order to save the city once more from Venom's evil plan to take over it.

The voice talents in this game were okay, but I like the guy who plays as Wolverine in this game. He is what soles the story and the more convincing role too. The voice of Spidey is OK, he just got a little annoying at times, but at least this time he is more funnier at his one-liners. That was great!

And the black suit and red suit choices is pretty cool too. I played through the entire game twice, first time red, second time black.

I am playing it for the third time now, and I am getting all of my upgrades, and making random choices that will alter the en

ding. I won't spoiler the two endings of the red suit and the bl

ack suit storyline, I'll let you see that for yourself, or just search for the videos at Youtube if you want.

This game is dramatic, intense, and fun all the way. You won't believe your eyes un

til after you play it. It's great for all Spidey fans, or even video gamers who just want to give this one a try. It's totally worth your time, and it'll make you wanting more by the end.

Rate: 8 out of 10

J.K. Simmons to Return in "Spider-Man 4"

2009-01-18T22:21:00.000-08:00

J.K. Simmons will return in "Spider-Man 4" to reprise his role as Daily Bugle Chief-in-Editor and publisher J. Jonah Jameson. Filming will start for the 4th installment of the Spider-Man franchise somewhere in 2010. Hope to hear more news by then. Stay tune for more, and click on the source link provided below.

Source: Click here

Opinion: Morbius in "Spider-Man 4"...?

2009-01-13T21:20:00.000-08:00

I just recently read that Sam Raimi brings up about Morbius, of how he likes him and our web-slinger duking it out in the comics. This could be a hint, that Morbius could be one of the villains in "Spider-Man 4". Along with the rumored villain Lizard, which Dr. Curt Connors was shown in the previous movies, played by Dylan Baker, as maybe one day he will turned into the green scaled reptilian villain. Hopefully Dylan Baker returns to reprise his role as Connors, and maybe the role as the Lizard. Who knows?

I would love to see both of these characters as the villains in Spidey 4, maybe a team-up can be possible. I really like the Morbius character, although I wished he was chosen to be in one of the Blade movies. But that's not happening anytime soon, since that series ended with Dracula nearly killing the vampire slayer. So I don't know. I don't know what Raimi is thinking about for the fourth installment. All I know is what I heard in this article (click on the provided link). Hopefully we get something soon about this, I am so excited right I can't explain how much I am excited about it. I am basically speechless. Well, if anything new pops up, you know that I will report it here on my Spidey Blog.

Source: Link

David Lindsay-Abaire to Pen Spider-Man 4

2008-10-31T21:24:00.000-07:00

Playwright David Lindsay-Abaire (upcoming Inkheart), who won a Pulitzer in 2007 for his drama "Rabbit Hole," is in final negotiations to write Spider-Man 4 for Columbia Pictures, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire are back as director and star, respectively, as are series producers Laura Ziskin and Avi Arad. Kirsten Dunst also is expected to return for the latest movie featuring the Marvel Comics character.

Plot details are under lock and key.

James Vanderbilt previously wrote a draft of Spider-Man 4.

Lindsay-Abaire's "Rabbit Hole," which starred Cynthia Nixon and Tyne Daly, hit the Broadway stage in 2006 and won four Tonys, including best play. The writer also is known for the play "Fuddy Meers."

Source: Superhero Hype!

Don't Expect Elizabeth Banks Back as Betty Brant

2008-10-20T21:15:00.000-07:00

Would Elizabeth Banks return as Betty Brant in a fourth and/or fifth "Spider-Man" movie? It doesn't sound like it, as she tells CHUD:

"If it's that small, I probably won't do it. They don't need Betty Brant. It's purely, at this point - and I don't think they see it this way - it's kind of a favor at this point."

She talks more about how she landed the role at the link above!

Sources: CHUD, and Superhero Hype!

Sam Raimi Talks Spider-Man Sequels

2008-10-16T21:05:00.000-07:00

Although things weren’t looking too good for awhile, “Spider-Man” has overcome adversities tougher than a Green Goblin-Doc Ock team-up, and now once again has Tobey Maguire and Sam Raimi in his corner. But what about Kirsten Dunst?

“Kirsten, I’d love to work with her again,” Raimi explained to us this week, making it sound as if current plans to include Dunst for “Spider-Man 4” and “Spider-Man 5” are still up in the air, despite recent statements that she wants to remain with the franchise. “I hope she’ll be written into it. I couldn’t imagine making one without her, and I think she’s an important part of the movies.”

Nevertheless, Raimi admitted that the very nature of an episodic series requires that characters come and go. “I wish I could work with James Franco again,” said the man who directed the first three hit movies. “But his character died in the last one; same with Uncle Ben. Fortunately, we’ve been able to bring back all the dead characters [like Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn or Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker]. I can’t let them go, in each and every picture; but it gets harder and harder.”

Now things are about to get hard yet again for Raimi, as he’s making plans to continue the cinematic tale of Peter Parker. “I’m really excited about Spider-Man, and I’m hoping to direct it,” he cautioned. “I don’t have a script yet, but production would start probably by March of 2010, I’m guessing. It sounds like a long time away, but we need a script first, and a lot of pre-production has to take place.”

The filmmaking legend also revealed to us that there is a lot of truth behind rumors that he might shoot the next two “Spider-Man” films at the same time. “That had been talked about,” he said, deferring to the head of his studio. “It’s Amy Pascal’s decision. I don’t think it has been decided yet, and she’s the one that’s really going to make that decision; I’m really curious myself.”

By his own admission, “Spider-Man 3” was an exhaustive film to shoot, but Raimi is confident he can handle the double duty. “It would be a real endurance test, probably only Peter Jackson knows how hard something like that would be,” he marveled, hinting that “4” and “5” would be very closely linked in storyline. “If Tobey and me, and all the producers, like the story for two pictures and Amy wanted to do it, then we would do it. It just hasn’t been written yet.”

Finally, Raimi offered comment on the wishes of fans (and yours truly) to finally let Dylan Baker’s storyline come to fruition. “He’s a great actor, and I think one day The Lizard’s story will be told,” he teased, referring to Baker’s Curt Connors character. “I don’t know if it will be this one or not. I just don’t know. I’m definitely hoping to work with Dylan in the picture. I just don’t know who the villain is yet.”

Which characters do you feel need to return for the next two “Spider-Man” films? Mary Jane, The Lizard, or neither?

Source: MTV's Splash Page

The New Spider-Man: Web of Shadows Trailer!

2008-10-10T18:09:00.000-07:00

Activision has provided us with the new trailer for "Spider-Man: Web of Shadows"! Starting October 21st, gamers can help Spider-Man fight the deadly symbiote invasion running rampant in New York City. "Spider-Man: Web of Shadows" will be available for Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Wii, PSP, PC and NDS. Don't miss S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Public Service Announcement below the trailer as well! Visit the official website for more info.

New Trailer

S.H.I.E.L.D. Public Service Announcement