Contributed greatly by the success of Spider-Man 3, Hollywood has managed to break Summer 2004's $4.009 billion record by bringing in an estimated $4.11 billion in domestic ticket sells.
Despite a competive summer which only brought three films to hold back-to-back weekend titles (Spider-Man 3, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and Superbad ... MORE
Spider-Man 3 has been honored with three National Movie Awards nominations including Best Family Film, Best Performance by a Male (Tobey Maguire) and Best Performance by a Female (Kirsten Dunst).
This is the first year of the awards, which are being produced by UK television network ITV. The network had tremendous success with ... MORE
David Koepp, screenwriter of the original Spider-Man and next summer's Indiana Jones 4 had reportedly been approached to write the screenplay for Spider-Man 4, but when Sam Raimi announced last month that he had met with executives at Sony and they were in the process of finding a writer, questions of Koepp's attachment to the project surfaced.
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Spider-Man creator Stan Lee will be the guest on Voice of America's Talk to America on Wednesday, August 15th. The first fifteen people to submit questions for Mr. Lee will receive an autographed comic book. Head over to VOA for more info. ... MORE
Spider-Man 3, the biggest movie of the year, will hit store shelves on October 30th. In addition to being released on standard DVD, the film will also be available on Blu-Ray (Sony's high-definition video format) as well as PSP (also Sony).
The Blu-Ray and Special Edition DVD versions will feature over six hours of bonus material including a ... MORE
Despite comments that suggest director Sam Raimi currently has no plans to direct Spider-Man 4, Raimi recently told Empire magazine that Sony is looking for a writer to pen the script. "I want to help contribute to the production," said Raimi. "I don't know if I'll just be a producer on it, but if I can work with the writer in such ... MORE
During a press conference at last week's Comic-Con show in San Diego for the film 30 Days of Night, director Sam Raimi told reporters that he currently has no plans to direct any feature films, including Spider-Man 4. Not to say the fourth film in the franchise is not in the future for Raimi. The Hollywood Reporter previously announced ... MORE
At an appearance at the Los Angeles Film Festival, director Sam Raimi spoke candidly about the future of the Spider-Man franchise and his role in it. "Sony Pictures is going to be making many more Spider-Man pictures," said Raimi. "I just don't know what [my] future holds yet."
One major factor in his decision to helm a fourth Spider-M ... MORE
The Reno Gazette-Journal has named Spider-Man 3 the second best movie of the year (thus far) behind Zodiac. "Spider-Man 3 has as many exciting fight sequences as the previous films and even more emotional resonance," writes Forrest Hartman.
Check out the entire list here. ... MORE
Hasbro has announced they will release a 6-inch action figure of Spider-Man creator Stan Lee as part of its Marvel Legends line. "We feel it's long overdue that Stan Lee be immortalized as an action figure, much like the dozens of marvelous characters that he has created for years and years," said Hasbro's vice president of marketing Eric Nym ... MORE
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"The Spectacular Spider-Man" is the official title of the super hero's new animated series coming to the Kids' WB! on The CW, it was announced today by Kids' WB! Senior Vice President and General Manager Betsy McGowen."The use of the "Spectacular" title is an homage to Marvel's wildly popular series of Spider-Man comics, and is very ... MORE
Sony and Disney are in a feud over the global box-office record. Despite being unable to take back the opening weekend record from Spider-Man 3, Disney has claimed that Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End took the worldwide top spot by bringing in $404 million in six days. In contrast, Spider-Man 3 made $382 million in its first six ... MORE
Spider-Man 3 was able to hold unto its opening weekend record against what was thought to be its toughest competition. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End proved little threat as the film brought in just $112.5 million from Friday through Sunday, a far cry from Spider-Man 3's record $151.2 million.
Despite not reclaiming the open ... MORE
Spider-Man 3 has sunk Titanic's record of highest grossing Hollywood movie in India. The third installment of the successful franchise has brought in 570 million rupees ($14 million US) in a record 588 theaters. The previous record held by Titanic which had collected 555 million rupees ($13 million US).
Despite Spider-Man 3's su ... MORE
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The world's most famous web slinger is now jumping off the silver screen and onto the walls of homes and offices. Fathead, which produces life-size vinyl wall graphics, has launched its Spider-Man product line.
The line features images from Columbia Pictures' Spider-M ... MORE
A big green ogre proved too much for the web-slinger as Spider-Man 3 slipped to number two in its third weekend in theaters. Shrek the Third - the second film of the summer to have a "three" in its title - earned an estimated $122 million for the weekend making it the biggest opening weekend for an animated feature ever. It was also the h ... MORE
Spider-Man 3 held the top spot for the second weekend, bringing in an estimated $60 million from the U.S. box-office. The third installment was down 60% from its record breaking $151.1 million opening weekend and has earned an estimated $242.1 million in ten days. On the international front, the film raked in $85.5 million bringing its wo ... MORE
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Cott Corporation, the world's largest retailer brand soft drink provider has launched Spider-Man 3 soft drinks in partnership with Wal-Mart. The special product line ties in to Columbia Pictures' Spider-Man 3, which shattered box office records in its opening weekend and is currently playing in theatres nationwide.
Cott has launched ... MORE
By Betsy Pickle (from Scripps Howard News Service)
Thomas Haden Church thinks he makes a sympathetic villain in "Spider-Man 3." He plays both misunderstood criminal Flint Marko and Sandman, the tragic alter ego created when Marko is trapped in a science lab's particle accelerator.
However, he won't get a lot of sympathy from fans over the work ... MORE
With the overwhelming success of Spider-Man 3 and this truly being the summer of sequels, some fear originality is becoming a thing of the past in Hollywood. Patrick Goldstein of the L.A. Times points to next year's Indiana Jones 4 as proof that even some of our most beloved directors are passing up original content for been-there done-tha ... MORE
Spider-Man 3's Bryce Dallas Howard recently sat down with the Associated Press to discuss her role as Gwen Stacy:
Q: How does "Spider-Man 3" compare to other films you've done?
BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD: It is supersized. Literally I would walk around the Sony lot ... and they took over the entire lot practically. I was really surprised because when I ... MORE
Spider-Man 3's weekend gross was slightly higher than originally estimated. Sony has upped the initial $148 million opening weekend to $151 million. In addition to the record breaking opening in the U.S., the film broke records in 28 other countries including Canada, Japan and China.
According to Jeff Blake, vice-chairman of Sony ... MORE
Though director Sam Raimi and actor Bruce Campbell have collaborated on the cult hit Evil Dead films and the blockbuster Spider-Man films, their partnership began more than thirty years ago at Wylie E. Groves High School in Beverly Hills, Michigan.
"We met in drama class," says Campbell. "He was doing what I thought was a bad pantomi ... MORE
If you're interested in owning a piece of Spider-Man 3, head over to the Hollywood Vault page on E-Bay for your chance to bid on costumes, props and other items from the hit film. ... MORE
Spider-Man 3 launched into the record books with the highest-grossing opening of all time with $148 million, surpassing the previous record held by Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest when it opened last summer with $135 million. Spidey's take was a 167% improvement over the same weekend last year when Mission: Impossible III debuted.&n ... MORE
Contactmusic.com is reporting that Sam Raimi is looking to return to his roots by developing a fourth film in his cult horror series The Evil Dead. Raimi wrote and directed 1981's The Evil Dead and its two sequels, 1987's The Evil Dead II and 1992's Army of Darkness. Raimi is looking to his brother and Army of Darkness and Spider-Man 3 ... MORE
Director Sam Raimi confirmed to Sci Fi Wire that he has had a conversation with New Line head Robert Shaye regarding the possibility of directing The Hobbit -a prequel to the uber-popular Lord of the Rings trilogy. "I spoke to him once, so it's a little more overblown, I think," said Raimi while promoting Spider-Man 3. "That's why I don't ... MORE
Marvel Studios chairman David Maisel announced Friday that a Broadway musical based on the Spider-Man films is in the works with The Lion King Tony winner Julie Taymor directing and music and lyrics being written by U2's Bono and The Edge.
"Marvel continues to look to every entertainment medium to support the enduring popularity of o ... MORE
By David Germain (Associated Press)
Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man is so good at his job that his Hollywood handlers put him up against THREE enemies this time."Spider-Man 3" continues Peter Parker and alter-ego Spider-Man's battle against old pal Harry Osborn (James Franco), who's out to avenge his father's death, which he blames on Spidey.Meantime, ... MORE
With the constant uncertainty on whether or not Tobey Maguire will return for a fourth Spider-Man film, website Cinema Blend is reporting from a "reliable, proven, inside source" that The Lookout's Joseph Gordon-Levitt is in contention as a possible replacement for Maguire if he decides not to return as the web-slinging hero.
Spider-Man producers ... MORE
IGN has posted a new trailer for the upcoming Spider-Man 3 video game. The trailer features footage of Peter Parker's battle with New Goblin. Check out the video here. ... MORE
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The Spider-Man movies already are among of the biggest movies ever and, with Spider-Man 3 opening in May, Sony Corp's Columbia Pictures is pulling out all the stops to make sure the films stay on top.
With a production cost of slightly more than $250 million and with tens of millions more pumped into marketing, the mov ... MORE
Movie-List has posted a new Spider-Man 3 trailer featuring new footage including the tumultous relationship between Peter Parker and Eddie Brock and Eddie's transformation into Venom. ... MORE
Despite rumors circulating that Spider-Man 3 would be the last for actor Tobey Maguire, the actor recently told Sci Fi Wire he would consider doing a fourth Spider-Man film. "Well, it's possible that we make another movie," says Maguire. "It all depends on if there's a story worth telling. I feel very proud of the three ... MORE
Columbia Pictures has announced that Spider-Man 3 will premiere at the annual Tribeca Film Festival in New York on April 30th. In addition to the star-studded "black carpet" premiere, special free screenings around the city will be available for fans.
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For fans worldwide climbing the walls in anticipation of Columbia Pictures' May 4 worldwide release of Spider-Man(TM) 3, 7-Eleven(R) stores will offer an opportunity to get their hands on Spider- Man branded premiums one month before the film's release.
Throughout April, more than 5,800 participating 7-Eleven stores in the U.S. and ... MORE
The soundtrack for the upcoming Spider-Man 3 will feature original songs from indie rock favorites such as The Flaming Lips, Wolfmother, The Walkmen, Snow Patrol, The Killers and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Produced by D. Sardi and being released by Record Collection, the soundtrack will hit stores on May 1st. The track list includes:
1. Snow Pat ... MORE
Comcast has debuted the final Spider-Man 3 trailer in Quicktime HD. Check out the trailer at spiderman3oncomcast.com. You can also see a low quality international trailer with additonal footage here. ... MORE
Cable giant Comcast will debut the third and final trailer of the upcoming Spider-Man 3 on March 23rd through their various outlets including video-on-demand for its digital cable clients, Comcast.net for its internet customers and on spiderman3oncomcast.com, a special website designed especially for the film. Additional material will be made ... MORE
Hasbro will release a number of Spider-Man 3 toys this weekend in what they have dubbed "Webslinger Weekend." Similar to the launch of Star Wars toys prior to the relase of those films, Hasbro is attempting to make the release of Spider-Man toys an event to help build excitement for the toys and the upcoming film.
The toys will include Spide ... MORE
Check out footage from the Spider-Man 3 press conference in Japan. The panel included stars Tobey Maguire and James Franco and producer Avi Arad:
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Spider-Man has a whole new terrain to conquer as he makes his way underground in the upcoming Spider-Man 3 game. That's right, not only will you get to take control of Spider-Man throughout the city of New York, but also take him where he hasn't gone before - into the subway and sewer systems of the Big Apple. Check out new footage from ... MORE
The Hasbro Spider-Man 3 official site has launched. The site features videos, games, wallpapers and info on new and soon to-be-released Spider-Man toys. You can also submit questions to Stan Lee for an upcoming web chat on March 29th. ... MORE
At a press conference following receiving the ShoWest Female Star of the Year award, actress Kirsten Dunst told reporters how the character of Mary Jane Watson has changed. "I really have evolved as an actress and as a person from one to three, so for me, the role has grown with me," explained Dunst. "She's always a woman searching and sh ... MORE
Frontman Gary Lightbody of Irish rock band Snow Patrol has confirmed that their single "Signal Fire" will be included in the upcoming Spider-Man 3. "Signal Fire will be featured in the trailers and the movie itself," says Lightbody. "It may only appear over the end credits, but hey, it's Spidey!"
In addition to Snow Patrol, Australian ... MORE
Spider-Man 3 star Kirsten Dunst will be honored at this year's ShoWest as female star of the year. ShoWest is the annual convention held in Las Vegas which allows studios to show off their upcoming slate of films to exhibitors.
"Since her big-screen debut at the age of seven, Kirsten Dunst has delivered a remarkable array of captivating ... MORE
Spider-Man 3 star Tobey Maguire recently spoke with iFMagazine about bringing a darker tone to the character of Peter Parker/Spider-Man for the third film. "This is something [director] Sam [Raimi] and I worked a lot on, because we don't want to lose the audience caring for the character, but we do want to push it," s ... MORE
Sony Pictures has announced that Spider-Man 3 will be released in Japan on May 1st, three days before the film hits U.S. theaters. In addition to Japan, several markets in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America will get a chance to see the webslinger in action before U.S. audiences. The film will have its world premiere on April 16th in ... MORE
Avi Arad conducted a Q&A following a screening of the exclusive 7 1/2 minute footage available on NBC.com. Check out the transcripts below:
Q: How do you make this one better than the first two movies?
AA: Opportunity. Well, I think when you have the same team, same cast, same director, producers and the same writer, it gives you ... MORE
Before you watch the NBC exclusive footage, check out the introduction from Sam Raimi. Sony invited journalists to Sony Studios to screen the footage before making it available to the public and here is what Raimi had to say:
"The studio has decided to take the unusual step of showing some of the movie as a preview. So I wanted you guy ... MORE
Viewers of Heroes not only got the pleasure of watching one of the best shows on television, but also were given the opportunity to see some exclusive clips from one of the best film franchises. The preview focused on Peter Parker deciding to propose to long time love Mary Jane and running into New Goblin (aka Harry Osborn) who is set on reve ... MORE
Sony Pictures will air an exclusive preview of Spider-Man 3 during the March 5th episode of NBC's Heroes. What better place to see one of the biggest heroes of the big screen than on the newest heroes of the small screen? A high-definition extended version of the preview will be available on NBC.com following the episode. ... MORE
Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst have been tapped by Spider-Man 3 producer Laura Ziskin to be presenters at the 79th Annual Academy Awards. Maguire and Dunst will join fellow presenters Jack Black, Anne Hathaway, Tom Cruise, Ben Affleck, Cate Blanchett, Abigail Breslin, Steve Carell, George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Will ... MORE
Sony Pictures will release an all new extended DVD entitled Spider-Man 2.1. The new disk will included previously unseen footage, including J. Jonah Jameson trying on the famous Spidey suit. Also included on the disk will be an introduction by producers Grant Curtis and Avi Arad, an audio commentary with producer Laura Ziskin and Oscar- ... MORE
The official website for the Spider-Man 3 game is now live. The site features the trailer shown at E3 with in-game model of Spider-Man (no game footage), wallpapers, countdown clock, game development blog and links to pre-order your copy. The game will be available for all next-gen systems.
The site also offers a chance ... MORE
Wowwee, the makers of the popular Robosapien personal robot have announced they will be releasing a Spider-Man inspired robot appropriately called the Spidersapien. The robot will come dressed in the traditional red and blue Spidey outfit and quote several "Spider-Man" phrases. It will also simulate web-slinging with movements and sounds. ... MORE
The rumored passing of the directing torch to Spider-Man 3 director Sam Raimi on The Hobbit has gained some momentum as the Los Angeles Times is reporting that Raimi has been telling associates and executives at Sony that he is thinking of directing the prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
No deal has yet been made with the director a ... MORE
With previous cameos as "Ring Announcer" and "Snooty Usher" in Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2 respectively, rumors of Bruce Campbell's role in the upcoming Spider-Man 3 are running rampant. Some have speculated that Campbell will be taking on the role of the villainous Mysterio as a pre-cursor to a possible fourth film. As for Campbell himse ... MORE
Spider-Man 3's Tobey Maguire is planning on selling his soul according to Variety. The actor recently made a deal with Gerald Fraller to adapt his story for Maguire Entertainment and Nash Entertainment. Fraller is currently "selling" his soul on his website www.winmysoul.com. The winner of his soul will receive among other things, a ... MORE
Producer Laura Ziskin has her hands full these days. Not only is she working on this summer's Spider-Man 3, but she is also producing the 79th annual Academy Awards which will air on Sunday, February 25th to a worldwide audience. "When I was a little kid, I'd always put on plays and shows, and this is like that feeling of, `Let's put on a ... MORE
The New York Post is reporting that Spider-Man 3 director Sam Raimi has been approached by New Line Cinema to direct The Hobbit - the prequel to the highly successful Lord of the Rings trilogy. The news comes on the heels of New Line Co-Chairman and Co-CEO Bob Shaye stating Peter Jackson would not be directing the prequel due to his suin ... MORE
Spider-Man co-creator Stan Lee has acknowledged that many of his Marvel creations were in response to the politically charged atmosphere of the sixties. "The thing I had in mind was to make it a story against bigotry of all sorts, because here were people who were certainly different than everybody else, but they were good, they were trying t ... MORE
Spider-Man 3 villain Sandman is being played by Academy Award nominated actor Thomas Haden Church. Church recently spoke with the Whittier Daily News about the impact of taking on such an iconic role in one of the biggest franchise in film history. "I thought I heard my 2-year-old daughter say, 'Spider-Man, Spider-Man,' the other day," sa ... MORE
The New York Daily News has reported that Spider-Man 3 star James Franco may have been partly responsible for actress Lindsay Lohan's recent entry into alcohol and drug rehab. The young actress has reportedly been infatuated with Franco since meeting him at the A Prairie Home Companion premiere in June.
Franco and Lohan were both gue ... MORE
Superhero Hype is reporting that Sony Pictures has approached original Spider-Man screenwriter David Koepp to write a fourth installment of the popular franchise. The studio reportedly approached Koepp after seeing an early cut of Spider-Man 3 and the reaction from footage shown at the recent Consumer Electronics Show.
In addition to ... MORE
Spider-Man 3 producer Grant Curtis has confirmed that the rumored "fourth villain" is actually the black symbiote suit Spider-Man dons that brings out his dark side. Though the struggle within that Peter Parker/Spider-Man must go through is an intricate part of the story, the villains of the film are Sandman, Venom and New Goblin.
As ... MORE
Spider-Man 3 star Topher Grace has signed on to star in Universal Pictures' sci-fi thriller Source Code. The script was written by Species III writer Ben Ripley. The studio is keeping tight lipped on the plot of the film, but what is know is the story will center around time-travel. ... MORE
Auditions for season two of the Sc-Fi Channel hit show Who Wants to Be a Superhero? will begin during the WWE Fan Axxess Tour today. The show, which is produced and hosted by legendary Spider-Man co-creator Stan Lee, revolves around the hunt for the next superhero. The winner will be featured in an upcoming comic book. Auditi ... MORE
