If you were bitten by the radioactive spider bug when you saw Spider-Man on the big screen – whether the Sam Raimi trilogy, the Amazing Spider-Man movies, or Jon Watts’ Marvel Cinematic Universe entries – then we have good news. UK audiences have watched on in envy as American cinemas have welcomed every live-action Spider-film back to the big screen in recent weeks under the ‘Spider Mondays’ campaign. But now, our time is here: the films are officially coming back to UK cinemas too this summer, through August and September. Get ready for Spider-Mania!
That means eight doses of web-slinging goodness will be demanding your attention in the tail end of the summer: 2002’s Spider-Man will be screening from 2 August; Spider-Man 2 from 9 August; Spider-Man 3 from 16 August; The Amazing Spider-Man from 23 August; The Amazing Spider-Man 2 from 30 August; Spider-Man: Homecoming from 6 September; the Extended Edition of Spider-Man: Far From Home...
That means eight doses of web-slinging goodness will be demanding your attention in the tail end of the summer: 2002’s Spider-Man will be screening from 2 August; Spider-Man 2 from 9 August; Spider-Man 3 from 16 August; The Amazing Spider-Man from 23 August; The Amazing Spider-Man 2 from 30 August; Spider-Man: Homecoming from 6 September; the Extended Edition of Spider-Man: Far From Home...
- 5/23/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
All eight live-action Spider-Man films are heading to UK cinemas later this year and we’ve now got the release dates for each film. Find them below.
Sony Pictures is celebrating 100 years of Columbia Pictures and to mark the occasion, they’re releasing all of the live-action Spider-Man films in cinemas.
The films are already out in the US and we finally have confirmation on when they’re landing in the UK. Here’s the trailer for the event:
And here’s the schedule:
Spider-Man (2002) – 2nd August
Spider-Man 2 (2004) – 9th August
Spider-Man 3 (2007) – 16th August
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) – 23rd August
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) – 30th August
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) – 6th September
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) – 13th September
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – 20th September
There’s a nifty poster with the dates as well, which you can spy below.
Credit: Sony
In the US, Tom Holland’s first solo outing as...
Sony Pictures is celebrating 100 years of Columbia Pictures and to mark the occasion, they’re releasing all of the live-action Spider-Man films in cinemas.
The films are already out in the US and we finally have confirmation on when they’re landing in the UK. Here’s the trailer for the event:
And here’s the schedule:
Spider-Man (2002) – 2nd August
Spider-Man 2 (2004) – 9th August
Spider-Man 3 (2007) – 16th August
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) – 23rd August
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) – 30th August
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) – 6th September
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) – 13th September
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – 20th September
There’s a nifty poster with the dates as well, which you can spy below.
Credit: Sony
In the US, Tom Holland’s first solo outing as...
- 5/23/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
As part of Sony's celebration of Columbia Pictures' 100th anniversary, every live-action Spider-Man movie is swinging back into theaters.
Dropping every Monday as part of the studio's "Spider-Mondays," we've seen over the past 5 weeks that there's a real appetite among moviegoers to see the wall-crawler back on the big screen.
Unfortunately, Spider-Man: Homecoming webbed up the lowest box office haul to date with a disappointing $285,000 opening day. With 466 theaters in the U.S. screening the movie, that works out to a far from amazing $612 per theater average.
Some will likely jump on this news to tear into the MCU, forgetting that Marvel Studios actually saved Spidey back in 2017 (following his memorable debut the year prior in Captain America: Civil War).
Understandably, there's less interest in seeing Tom Holland's Spider-Man back on the big screen because he's really not been gone that long. Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy and...
Dropping every Monday as part of the studio's "Spider-Mondays," we've seen over the past 5 weeks that there's a real appetite among moviegoers to see the wall-crawler back on the big screen.
Unfortunately, Spider-Man: Homecoming webbed up the lowest box office haul to date with a disappointing $285,000 opening day. With 466 theaters in the U.S. screening the movie, that works out to a far from amazing $612 per theater average.
Some will likely jump on this news to tear into the MCU, forgetting that Marvel Studios actually saved Spidey back in 2017 (following his memorable debut the year prior in Captain America: Civil War).
Understandably, there's less interest in seeing Tom Holland's Spider-Man back on the big screen because he's really not been gone that long. Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy and...
- 5/21/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
When we talk about dedication to a particular role, method acting often springs to the forefront as an emblem of an actor’s commitment to embodying a character, and who better to exemplify this than Andrew Garfield?
But what happens when this technique, sometimes polarizing among thespians, is taken to new heights in preparation for a role under the keen eye of a storied director? The Amazing Spider-Man star, 40, not only embraced method acting but transformed its contours to perfectly fit the ‘spiritual’ demands of his character in Martin Scorsese’s Silence.
Adam Driver and Andrew Garfield in Silence | SharpSword Films
After his Spider-Man chapter concluded, Garfield was handpicked by Scorsese, and his journey into the skin of a Jesuit missionary began. Few actors dive as deeply as Garfield did, spending a good amount of time in rigorous preparation, engaging with the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, and “training...
But what happens when this technique, sometimes polarizing among thespians, is taken to new heights in preparation for a role under the keen eye of a storied director? The Amazing Spider-Man star, 40, not only embraced method acting but transformed its contours to perfectly fit the ‘spiritual’ demands of his character in Martin Scorsese’s Silence.
Adam Driver and Andrew Garfield in Silence | SharpSword Films
After his Spider-Man chapter concluded, Garfield was handpicked by Scorsese, and his journey into the skin of a Jesuit missionary began. Few actors dive as deeply as Garfield did, spending a good amount of time in rigorous preparation, engaging with the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, and “training...
- 5/18/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Sony Pictures initially planned spin-off films featuring Spider-Man villains after “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) but abandoned the idea due to its reception. In February 2015, Sony collaborated with Marvel Studios to integrate Spider-Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
This partnership led to the release of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017), “Spider-Man: Far From Home” (2019), and “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021). Meanwhile, Sony independently developed “Venom” (2018) and its sequel “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” (2021), along with “Morbius” (2022), which featured connections to the MCU through mid-credits scenes.
Additionally, Sony’s animated “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (2023) is linked to the Sony Spider-Man Universe (Ssu). Most Ssu films received negative reviews, with “Venom,” “Morbius,” and “Madame Web” (2024) being criticized, although “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” received mixed reviews. The franchise earned $1.6 billion globally, but “Morbius” and “Madame Web” were commercial disappointments.
Following the flop that was ‘Madme Web’ plenty of fans expected that Ssu would call it quits...
This partnership led to the release of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017), “Spider-Man: Far From Home” (2019), and “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021). Meanwhile, Sony independently developed “Venom” (2018) and its sequel “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” (2021), along with “Morbius” (2022), which featured connections to the MCU through mid-credits scenes.
Additionally, Sony’s animated “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (2023) is linked to the Sony Spider-Man Universe (Ssu). Most Ssu films received negative reviews, with “Venom,” “Morbius,” and “Madame Web” (2024) being criticized, although “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” received mixed reviews. The franchise earned $1.6 billion globally, but “Morbius” and “Madame Web” were commercial disappointments.
Following the flop that was ‘Madme Web’ plenty of fans expected that Ssu would call it quits...
- 5/18/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
James Franco portrayed Harry Osborn in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films and became the most popular screen adaptation of the character. The son of the notorious Norman Osborn was present in several screen adaptations of the web-slinger. However, one portrayal may have found its way to the fan-favorite list after Franco’s Harry. Fans praised Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for the way it developed Harry.
James Franco as Harry Osborn in a still from Spider-Man 2 | Columbia Pictures
Graham Phillips voiced the character for the game from Insomniac Games. Harry Osborn also appeared in Andrew Garfield’s The Amazing Spider-Man and the animated projects, including Spider-Man: The Animated Series, The Spectacular Spider-Man, and Ultimate Spider-Man.
Fans May Have Found A More Likable Harry Osborn Than James Franco
Harry Osborn in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 | Insomniac Games
Tobey Maguire‘s Spider-Man films introduced James Franco as Peter Parker’s best friend...
James Franco as Harry Osborn in a still from Spider-Man 2 | Columbia Pictures
Graham Phillips voiced the character for the game from Insomniac Games. Harry Osborn also appeared in Andrew Garfield’s The Amazing Spider-Man and the animated projects, including Spider-Man: The Animated Series, The Spectacular Spider-Man, and Ultimate Spider-Man.
Fans May Have Found A More Likable Harry Osborn Than James Franco
Harry Osborn in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 | Insomniac Games
Tobey Maguire‘s Spider-Man films introduced James Franco as Peter Parker’s best friend...
- 5/18/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Top Gun: Maverick star Lewis Pullman is making headlines for his rumored casting as Sentry in the upcoming MCU film Thunderbolts*. But surprisingly, the actor is maintaining silence about his appearance in the movie. He sparked comparisons to Andrew Garfield’s infamous Spider-Man secrecy, after dodging questions about his rumored role as Sentry in Marvel’s Thunderbolts*, Pullman’s coy response sparked further speculations.
Lewis Pullman in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Although the upcoming Thunderbolts* movie has already made its way onto Lewis Pullman’s filmography list, the actor is still playfully deflecting any question regarding his casting. Pullman’s potential casting appears to have come after Steven Yeun’s exit from the project due to scheduling conflicts. However, the actor is purposefully maintaining silence, which is only heightening anticipation among fans.
Lewis Pullman Dodged Questions About His Rumored Role in Thunderbolts*
After Marvel’s original choice for Sentry,...
Lewis Pullman in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Although the upcoming Thunderbolts* movie has already made its way onto Lewis Pullman’s filmography list, the actor is still playfully deflecting any question regarding his casting. Pullman’s potential casting appears to have come after Steven Yeun’s exit from the project due to scheduling conflicts. However, the actor is purposefully maintaining silence, which is only heightening anticipation among fans.
Lewis Pullman Dodged Questions About His Rumored Role in Thunderbolts*
After Marvel’s original choice for Sentry,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Behind the glitz and glamour of film production, there are an increasing number of eco warriors in the industry who are tirelessly working behind the scenes to ensure not only that productions become more environmentally sustainable long term, but are also engaged in educating the sector and promoting climate storytelling on screen.
Emmy-winning and Oscar nominated producer Lydia Dean Pilcher, who founded New York-based production company Cine Mosaic, was one of the earliest advocates for sustainability in the entertainment sector. After becoming a mother, and inspired by Al Gore’s 2006 documentary An Inconvenient Truth, the producer-writer-director — whose credits include The Darjeeling Limited, Queen of Katwe and Radium Girls (a climate narrative that she co-directed) — immediately felt compelled to be an ambassador for greener solutions in the industry.
Lydia Dean Pilcher
She trained at Gore’s The Climate Reality Project before co-founding the Producers Guild of America’s PGA Green and GreenProductionGuide.
Emmy-winning and Oscar nominated producer Lydia Dean Pilcher, who founded New York-based production company Cine Mosaic, was one of the earliest advocates for sustainability in the entertainment sector. After becoming a mother, and inspired by Al Gore’s 2006 documentary An Inconvenient Truth, the producer-writer-director — whose credits include The Darjeeling Limited, Queen of Katwe and Radium Girls (a climate narrative that she co-directed) — immediately felt compelled to be an ambassador for greener solutions in the industry.
Lydia Dean Pilcher
She trained at Gore’s The Climate Reality Project before co-founding the Producers Guild of America’s PGA Green and GreenProductionGuide.
- 5/16/2024
- by Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man franchise did not live up to the expectations of Sony which propelled the scrapping of the potential third installment. Recently, Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone starrer The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hit the theaters again but the collection of the rerelease was not impressive.
Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has picked up rather an odd record, the movie’s rerelease has put it in the spot of lowest opening from any Spider-Man rerelease so far. The Marc Webb-directed movie claimed $709 million at the box office as per The Numbers. The feat was impressive but considering the huge budget of over $200 million and marketing costs the movie needed a little more to extend into another movie.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Rerelease Record
Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 rerelease box office is far less...
Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has picked up rather an odd record, the movie’s rerelease has put it in the spot of lowest opening from any Spider-Man rerelease so far. The Marc Webb-directed movie claimed $709 million at the box office as per The Numbers. The feat was impressive but considering the huge budget of over $200 million and marketing costs the movie needed a little more to extend into another movie.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Rerelease Record
Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 rerelease box office is far less...
- 5/15/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is the wall-crawler's latest movie to return to theaters as part of Sony's "Spider-Mondays," but how did it fare when compared to its predecessors?
The movie, directed by Marc Webb and starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, and Dane DeHaan, earned $500,000. That's not exactly a, well, amazing result, though it is pretty much what we expected for a sequel which isn't anywhere near as revered as its predecessors.
For comparison, The Amazing Spider-Man opened in 466 theaters last week and made $510,000. However, it's still a mighty fall from Spider-Man ($683,000), Spider-Man 2 ($809,000), and Spider-Man 3 ($760,000). Next up is 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming.
On the plus side, with a $1,100 per theater average, this was a solid showing, albeit one deemed less-than-spectacular overall.
We reviewed The Amazing Spider-Man 2 back in 2014 and it wasn't the most positive verdict.
"With appalling dialogue, slapstick humour, some bizarre aesthetics, and cheesy moments...
The movie, directed by Marc Webb and starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, and Dane DeHaan, earned $500,000. That's not exactly a, well, amazing result, though it is pretty much what we expected for a sequel which isn't anywhere near as revered as its predecessors.
For comparison, The Amazing Spider-Man opened in 466 theaters last week and made $510,000. However, it's still a mighty fall from Spider-Man ($683,000), Spider-Man 2 ($809,000), and Spider-Man 3 ($760,000). Next up is 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming.
On the plus side, with a $1,100 per theater average, this was a solid showing, albeit one deemed less-than-spectacular overall.
We reviewed The Amazing Spider-Man 2 back in 2014 and it wasn't the most positive verdict.
"With appalling dialogue, slapstick humour, some bizarre aesthetics, and cheesy moments...
- 5/14/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Sony Spider-Man Universe has seen its fair share of ups and downs. From Toby Maguire’s glory days as the titular web-slinger to Madame Web‘s disaster of a mess, the franchise has experimented a lot with its characters. Andrew Garfield’s version of the friendly neighborhood web-crawler stands somewhere in between.
Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
However, there is still a significant portion of the fanbase that loved Garfield’s iteration of Spider-Man. After Spider-Man: No Way Home‘s success, there’s still a wish to see him complete The Amazing Spider-Man trilogy.
SUGGESTEDSony Would Reportedly Rather Do No Way Home 2 Than The Amazing Spider-Man 3 With Andrew Garfield
Is there a chance of that happening in reality? Well, it seems the studio is looking up at the fans for that!
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 re-releases in theatres
At the time of release, The Amazing Spider-Man series...
Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
However, there is still a significant portion of the fanbase that loved Garfield’s iteration of Spider-Man. After Spider-Man: No Way Home‘s success, there’s still a wish to see him complete The Amazing Spider-Man trilogy.
SUGGESTEDSony Would Reportedly Rather Do No Way Home 2 Than The Amazing Spider-Man 3 With Andrew Garfield
Is there a chance of that happening in reality? Well, it seems the studio is looking up at the fans for that!
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 re-releases in theatres
At the time of release, The Amazing Spider-Man series...
- 5/14/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
The Amazing Spider-Man series remains one of the fan favorites thanks to on-off screen chemistry between Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. While the duo never got to see credits roll on The Amazing Spider-Man 3, the actress reflected on her thoughts about returning to a canceled third installment.
The Amazing Spider-Man
Spider-Man has been one of the biggest box office draws in Marvel flagship since the release of Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man movies. However, several factors led to its reboot with the former taking on the titular role. Serving as the hero for two movies, a third installment was a likely outcome back then. However, things were different for his female counterpart.
Emma Stone Reflected on Her Thoughts for The Amazing Spider-Man 3
While Emma Stone‘s filmography is more than enough for audiences to know her acting prowess, she gained wider prominence while portraying the role of Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man movie series.
The Amazing Spider-Man
Spider-Man has been one of the biggest box office draws in Marvel flagship since the release of Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man movies. However, several factors led to its reboot with the former taking on the titular role. Serving as the hero for two movies, a third installment was a likely outcome back then. However, things were different for his female counterpart.
Emma Stone Reflected on Her Thoughts for The Amazing Spider-Man 3
While Emma Stone‘s filmography is more than enough for audiences to know her acting prowess, she gained wider prominence while portraying the role of Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man movie series.
- 5/13/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Before kickstarting their villain-centric cinematic universe with Venom, Sony’s initial plans involved building a shared universe revolving around Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man. Unfortunately, before the shared universe could even launch, Sony pulled the plugs off it after The Amazing Spider-Man 2 failed to make it big at the box office, resulting in Garfield’s exit from the role.
But Tasm 2‘s failure might not be the sole reason why Sony opted to move into a new direction without the Oscar-nominated star per one leaked email, which Garfield didn’t completely debunk.
Andrew Garfield’s Exit Might’ve to Do with His Alleged Rift With Former Sony Boss
A still from The Amazing Spider-Man (via Sony Pictures Releasing)
The Amazing Spider-Man 2‘s low box-office returns weren’t the biggest concern at the Sony headquarters in 2014. A malicious hacking group that identified itself as Guardians of Peace, leaked confidential data from the Industry giant,...
But Tasm 2‘s failure might not be the sole reason why Sony opted to move into a new direction without the Oscar-nominated star per one leaked email, which Garfield didn’t completely debunk.
Andrew Garfield’s Exit Might’ve to Do with His Alleged Rift With Former Sony Boss
A still from The Amazing Spider-Man (via Sony Pictures Releasing)
The Amazing Spider-Man 2‘s low box-office returns weren’t the biggest concern at the Sony headquarters in 2014. A malicious hacking group that identified itself as Guardians of Peace, leaked confidential data from the Industry giant,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Andrew Garfield has not only become one of the most celebrated but also one of the most acclaimed actors in Hollywood over the past decade. Popularly known for taking on the superhero role of Spider-Man, he has been candid about his experiences and the discomfort he felt with the fame that accompanied success in the entertainment industry.
Andrew Garfield | Credit: Wikipedia Commons/Gage Skidmore
The Oscar-nominated actor even raised concerns regarding the pervasive influence of Hollywood propaganda and public relations in a previous interview, while reflecting on his discomfort with being in the spotlight.
Andrew Garfield Spoke Out Against Hollywood Propaganda and PR Culture
In a previous interview, Andrew Garfield opened up about his discomfort with the celebrity culture while highlighting the insidious nature of propaganda and PR, reflecting on its roots and the impact of media manipulation on individual well-being.
Andrew Garfield | Credit: Wikipedia Commons/P. Lovell
“‘The poison...
Andrew Garfield | Credit: Wikipedia Commons/Gage Skidmore
The Oscar-nominated actor even raised concerns regarding the pervasive influence of Hollywood propaganda and public relations in a previous interview, while reflecting on his discomfort with being in the spotlight.
Andrew Garfield Spoke Out Against Hollywood Propaganda and PR Culture
In a previous interview, Andrew Garfield opened up about his discomfort with the celebrity culture while highlighting the insidious nature of propaganda and PR, reflecting on its roots and the impact of media manipulation on individual well-being.
Andrew Garfield | Credit: Wikipedia Commons/P. Lovell
“‘The poison...
- 5/11/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Emma Stone has become one of the most well-known actresses in Hollywood. She has starred in many types of roles and been in all kinds of genres, establishing her versatility. Despite having risen through the ranks of the film industry, there is one film she will never be able to outrun.
Emma Stone in a still from The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Her work as Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man films has become one of the most beloved parts of the MCU, and her death is one of the saddest. The second film in the series certainly divides its fans to date, with some thinking it was too emotional and others finding it to not meet the Marvel standard. While opinions may vary, Stone’s thoughts on the matter may shift some fans to her side.
The Amazing Spider-Man 1 Was Restrictive
When The Amazing Spider-Man was being made, there was...
Emma Stone in a still from The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Her work as Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man films has become one of the most beloved parts of the MCU, and her death is one of the saddest. The second film in the series certainly divides its fans to date, with some thinking it was too emotional and others finding it to not meet the Marvel standard. While opinions may vary, Stone’s thoughts on the matter may shift some fans to her side.
The Amazing Spider-Man 1 Was Restrictive
When The Amazing Spider-Man was being made, there was...
- 5/11/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
When it comes to picking the definitive live-action Spider-Man, different people will choose different versions, as all three of them are iconic in their own right. But it’s important to note that out of them all, Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man duology remains the most divisive, especially The Amazing Spider-Man 2, which failed to make it big upon its release.
However, despite its issues, The Amazing Spider-Man excelled in one aspect compared to Tom Holland and Tobey Maguire’s films, and it’s Peter Parker’s love interest.
Gwen Stacy Was Meant to Be Peter Parker’s Equal in Andrew Garfield’s Tasm
A still from The Amazing Spider-Man | Sony Pictures
While most hold Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy in pretty high regard, it has often garnered flak for its portrayal of Kirsten Dunst’s Mj, which leaned a bit too heavily towards the damsel in distress trope. Compared to that,...
However, despite its issues, The Amazing Spider-Man excelled in one aspect compared to Tom Holland and Tobey Maguire’s films, and it’s Peter Parker’s love interest.
Gwen Stacy Was Meant to Be Peter Parker’s Equal in Andrew Garfield’s Tasm
A still from The Amazing Spider-Man | Sony Pictures
While most hold Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy in pretty high regard, it has often garnered flak for its portrayal of Kirsten Dunst’s Mj, which leaned a bit too heavily towards the damsel in distress trope. Compared to that,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Years before Sam Raimi’s ground-breaking Spider-Man trilogy made it to the big screen and forever revolutionized the comic book superhero genre, there were several other iterations of the tale with several other filmmakers and actors associated with the project. One of them was James Cameron, who was eager to have a more mature and grounded take on the web-slinger’s live-action debut film.
James Cameron (Credits: Steve Jurvetson | Wikimedia Commons)
Associated and contacted by Carolco Pictures, Cameron originally wanted Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead before the studio went bankrupt. However, if the filmmaker’s version of the movie had made it through, we would have gotten Spider-Man fighting two different Marvel villains in his first film.
James Cameron’s Spider-Man Movie Would Have Featured Two Different Marvel Villains
Sandman and Electro would have been the main villains of Cameron’s movie (Image: Marvel Comics)
Years before Sam Raimi...
James Cameron (Credits: Steve Jurvetson | Wikimedia Commons)
Associated and contacted by Carolco Pictures, Cameron originally wanted Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead before the studio went bankrupt. However, if the filmmaker’s version of the movie had made it through, we would have gotten Spider-Man fighting two different Marvel villains in his first film.
James Cameron’s Spider-Man Movie Would Have Featured Two Different Marvel Villains
Sandman and Electro would have been the main villains of Cameron’s movie (Image: Marvel Comics)
Years before Sam Raimi...
- 5/9/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
The idea of an expanded Sony’s Spider-Man universe began in 2013, with plans to launch spin-off films, including one centered on Venom, following ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2.’ However, due to the film’s disappointment, Sony abandoned these plans and collaborated with Marvel Studios in 2015, and since then, Spider-Man has been one of the main characters in MCU.
However, despite Ssu movies generally receiving mixed to bad reviews (looking at your ‘Morbius’ & ‘Madame Web’), the Ssu continued and now has plenty of live-action and animated projects in development focusing both on Spider-Man’s supporting characters and his villains.
Now according to leaker and scooper with so-so track record MyTimeToShineHello, Sony is ready to be hurt again and is developing a movie focusing on Spider-Gwen.
Rumor
Um filme Live-Action da #SpiderGwen está em desenvolvimento na #Sony.
Fonte: (@MyTimeToShineH) pic.twitter.com/YEnkIGNB7N
— Portal Nerd (@port4lnerd) May 8, 2024
All joking aside, this...
However, despite Ssu movies generally receiving mixed to bad reviews (looking at your ‘Morbius’ & ‘Madame Web’), the Ssu continued and now has plenty of live-action and animated projects in development focusing both on Spider-Man’s supporting characters and his villains.
Now according to leaker and scooper with so-so track record MyTimeToShineHello, Sony is ready to be hurt again and is developing a movie focusing on Spider-Gwen.
Rumor
Um filme Live-Action da #SpiderGwen está em desenvolvimento na #Sony.
Fonte: (@MyTimeToShineH) pic.twitter.com/YEnkIGNB7N
— Portal Nerd (@port4lnerd) May 8, 2024
All joking aside, this...
- 5/9/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The concept of an expanded Sony Spider-Man universe emerged in 2013, aiming to launch spin-off films post-‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2,’ including one centered on Venom. However, following the film’s underwhelming performance, Sony abandoned these plans. Instead, they partnered with Marvel Studios in 2015, integrating Spider-Man into the MCU.
Despite mixed or negative reviews for Ssu movies like ‘Morbius’ and ‘Madame Web,’ Sony persisted with the universe. Presently, numerous live-action and animated projects are in development, exploring both Spider-Man’s supporting characters and his adversaries.
Now, as per the somewhat reliable leaker MyTimeToShineHello, Sony is bracing for potential disappointment once more, gearing up to develop a film centered on Spider-Gwen.
Rumor
Um filme Live-Action da #SpiderGwen está em desenvolvimento na #Sony.
Fonte: (@MyTimeToShineH) pic.twitter.com/YEnkIGNB7N
— Portal Nerd (@port4lnerd) May 8, 2024
Setting joking aside, this project holds promise for greatness, leaving me confused as to why the studio prioritized...
Despite mixed or negative reviews for Ssu movies like ‘Morbius’ and ‘Madame Web,’ Sony persisted with the universe. Presently, numerous live-action and animated projects are in development, exploring both Spider-Man’s supporting characters and his adversaries.
Now, as per the somewhat reliable leaker MyTimeToShineHello, Sony is bracing for potential disappointment once more, gearing up to develop a film centered on Spider-Gwen.
Rumor
Um filme Live-Action da #SpiderGwen está em desenvolvimento na #Sony.
Fonte: (@MyTimeToShineH) pic.twitter.com/YEnkIGNB7N
— Portal Nerd (@port4lnerd) May 8, 2024
Setting joking aside, this project holds promise for greatness, leaving me confused as to why the studio prioritized...
- 5/9/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
To celebrate Sony Pictures' 100th anniversary, every live-action Spider-Man movie is being re-released in theaters. Over the past few weeks, Sam Raimi's trilogy has returned to the big screen to much fanfare, but how did The Amazing Spider-Man fare yesterday evening?
Andrew Garfield is immensely popular among fans, but clearly not as much as Tobey Maguire.
The Amazing Spider-Man opened in 466 theaters and earned $510,000. That's quite a drop from Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, and Spider-Man 3. It might also make Sony think twice about ever making The Amazing Spider-Man 3, particularly if there's likely to be greater interest in Spider-Man 4!
This is still a strong result as it made a $1,100 average per theater.
Despite The Amazing Spider-Man not performing as well as its predecessors, Garfield remains incredibly popular. The reboot simply isn't considered a classic, and these numbers should take nothing away from what the actor brought to the table as Peter Parker.
Andrew Garfield is immensely popular among fans, but clearly not as much as Tobey Maguire.
The Amazing Spider-Man opened in 466 theaters and earned $510,000. That's quite a drop from Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, and Spider-Man 3. It might also make Sony think twice about ever making The Amazing Spider-Man 3, particularly if there's likely to be greater interest in Spider-Man 4!
This is still a strong result as it made a $1,100 average per theater.
Despite The Amazing Spider-Man not performing as well as its predecessors, Garfield remains incredibly popular. The reboot simply isn't considered a classic, and these numbers should take nothing away from what the actor brought to the table as Peter Parker.
- 5/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
In the many Spider-Man films that have come out over the years, there is one that would take the award for being the most emotional. Andrew Garfield’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 absolutely wrecked fans of the character. On top of the exceptional acting, cast, and storyline, the final act of the movie was emotional, to say the least.
Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man
Few scenes in the MCU have had an effect as great as Gwen Stacy’s death in the final scenes of the film. The performance of the actors, the implication, and the significance of it have lasted to this very date. It is safe to say that no one was able to hold back their tears when they first saw the scene, and it would seem that Garfield is one of them.
What Was Andrew Garfield’s Reaction To The Amazing Spider-Man 2?
During the...
Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man
Few scenes in the MCU have had an effect as great as Gwen Stacy’s death in the final scenes of the film. The performance of the actors, the implication, and the significance of it have lasted to this very date. It is safe to say that no one was able to hold back their tears when they first saw the scene, and it would seem that Garfield is one of them.
What Was Andrew Garfield’s Reaction To The Amazing Spider-Man 2?
During the...
- 5/7/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
"We do very much have the ambition about creating a bigger universe around Spider-Man." These were the words uttered by former Sony Pictures Entertainment chief Michael Lynton after an investor meeting in November 2013. Those words would become the undoing of the franchise solely under Sony's stewardship, with 2014's "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" serving as the nail in the coffin. With the benefit of hindsight, we might be looking at the most outright financially successful franchise-killer in cinema history.
The Andrew Garfield-led "Spider-Man" films remain a tragic mixed bag. There are those who adore Garfield as Marvel's famed webslinger. There are many others who can't get past the messy direction the films themselves wandered down -- particularly this sequel we're talking about today.
"We do very much have the ambition about creating a bigger universe around Spider-Man." These were the words uttered by former Sony Pictures Entertainment chief Michael Lynton after an investor meeting in November 2013. Those words would become the undoing of the franchise solely under Sony's stewardship, with 2014's "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" serving as the nail in the coffin. With the benefit of hindsight, we might be looking at the most outright financially successful franchise-killer in cinema history.
The Andrew Garfield-led "Spider-Man" films remain a tragic mixed bag. There are those who adore Garfield as Marvel's famed webslinger. There are many others who can't get past the messy direction the films themselves wandered down -- particularly this sequel we're talking about today.
- 5/4/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Filmmaker Tim Burton is known for his gothic aesthetics and choosing to tell stories of weird characters. The filmmaker has put his stamp on blockbusters such as Batman as well as more personal stories such as Big Fish. He will be returning to one of his most beloved franchises with the Michael Keaton starrer Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
One movie in his filmography that stands out from the rest is his 2001 revival of Planet of the Apes. The project served as a remake of the 1968 classic sci-fi film, and starred Mark Wahlberg, Helena Bonham Carter, and more. The film was not received well upon release and is often considered to be a subpar remake of the original. Actor Paul Giamatti, who played Limbo, spoke about his experience while shooting the film.
Paul Giamatti Has A Theory On Why Tim Burton Cast Him As Limbo A still from Tim Burton’s Planet of the Apes...
One movie in his filmography that stands out from the rest is his 2001 revival of Planet of the Apes. The project served as a remake of the 1968 classic sci-fi film, and starred Mark Wahlberg, Helena Bonham Carter, and more. The film was not received well upon release and is often considered to be a subpar remake of the original. Actor Paul Giamatti, who played Limbo, spoke about his experience while shooting the film.
Paul Giamatti Has A Theory On Why Tim Burton Cast Him As Limbo A still from Tim Burton’s Planet of the Apes...
- 5/2/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Andrew Garfield’s The Amazing Spider-Man series may not have ended in a trilogy, but it surely won a lot of hearts for his portrayal of Peter Parker. There are not a lot of Marvel heroes with a tragic story like the beloved webhead, but he still manages to smile through the clouds of sorrow.
Something that every Spider-Man tale has in common, other than his suffering, is that he is an orphan, having lost both his parents at a young age. Not much is known about them through the films, just that they were scientists and worked for a secret organization. However, a deleted scene from Tasm 2 changes a lot of things.
Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
The alternate ending, if kept, would have softened the heartbreaking blow Peter received when Gwen Stacy died and would have given him the much-needed motivation to wear his iconic mask back once again.
Something that every Spider-Man tale has in common, other than his suffering, is that he is an orphan, having lost both his parents at a young age. Not much is known about them through the films, just that they were scientists and worked for a secret organization. However, a deleted scene from Tasm 2 changes a lot of things.
Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
The alternate ending, if kept, would have softened the heartbreaking blow Peter received when Gwen Stacy died and would have given him the much-needed motivation to wear his iconic mask back once again.
- 5/2/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Last month, non-profit group Good Energy launched what it called a Bechdel Test for Climate Change, a simple set of criteria designed to determine if it was clear climate change was present in a film. The real Allison Bechdel even endorsed it.
As part of the “Climate Reality Check,” just three movies nominated for Oscars this year passed the test’s two simple rules: “Climate change exists” and “a character knows it.” Now a more extensive study published by Good Energy and Colby College’s Buck Lab for Climate and Environment has analyzed 250 of the top grossing movies between 2013 and 2022 under the same criteria.
Global warming has been with us for a while now, but only 12.8 percent — 32 of the 250 films studied in that time span — even passed the first criteria saying that climate change exists. Only 24 films, or 9.6 percent, passed both criteria of the test.
The study, which was authored by researchers at Colby College,...
As part of the “Climate Reality Check,” just three movies nominated for Oscars this year passed the test’s two simple rules: “Climate change exists” and “a character knows it.” Now a more extensive study published by Good Energy and Colby College’s Buck Lab for Climate and Environment has analyzed 250 of the top grossing movies between 2013 and 2022 under the same criteria.
Global warming has been with us for a while now, but only 12.8 percent — 32 of the 250 films studied in that time span — even passed the first criteria saying that climate change exists. Only 24 films, or 9.6 percent, passed both criteria of the test.
The study, which was authored by researchers at Colby College,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
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When it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's approach to the multiverse on the big screen, "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is the only movie that realizes the potential of franchise crossovers between the old guard of Marvel movies and the interconnected films of Kevin Feige's Marvel Studios. That's right, not even "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" properly delivered on the promise of a multiverse truly full of madness, opting instead for hollow fan service, even though director Sam Raimi had fun tearing all those alternate Marvel superheroes apart at the hands of the Scarlet Witch. Instead, it was the meeting of Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire as the various big screen Spider-Men that delivered a mostly satisfying spin through the wallcrawlers' weaving webs.
Since all of the versions of Spider-Man came together on the big screen,...
When it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's approach to the multiverse on the big screen, "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is the only movie that realizes the potential of franchise crossovers between the old guard of Marvel movies and the interconnected films of Kevin Feige's Marvel Studios. That's right, not even "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" properly delivered on the promise of a multiverse truly full of madness, opting instead for hollow fan service, even though director Sam Raimi had fun tearing all those alternate Marvel superheroes apart at the hands of the Scarlet Witch. Instead, it was the meeting of Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire as the various big screen Spider-Men that delivered a mostly satisfying spin through the wallcrawlers' weaving webs.
Since all of the versions of Spider-Man came together on the big screen,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
One of The Amazing Spider-Man villain is eying to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After lead star Andrew Garfield showed his interest in reprising the role, Dane DeHaan revealed that he is open to returning to his role in any MCU project.
Dane DeHaan’s Harry Osborn became the Green Goblin in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
DeHaan appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 playing Harry Osborn. Garfield made his spectacular return with Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man and several other villains in Tom Holland’s 2021 blockbuster, Spider-Man: No Way Home. The movie also opened the door to the possibility of the return of several MCU characters in potential future projects.
Dane DeHaan Is open To Make MCU Return Dane DeHaan as Green Goblin
Dane DeHaan’s Harry Osborn a.k.a. Green Goblin was among the potential candidates to make his return in the multiversal film, Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Dane DeHaan’s Harry Osborn became the Green Goblin in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
DeHaan appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 playing Harry Osborn. Garfield made his spectacular return with Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man and several other villains in Tom Holland’s 2021 blockbuster, Spider-Man: No Way Home. The movie also opened the door to the possibility of the return of several MCU characters in potential future projects.
Dane DeHaan Is open To Make MCU Return Dane DeHaan as Green Goblin
Dane DeHaan’s Harry Osborn a.k.a. Green Goblin was among the potential candidates to make his return in the multiversal film, Spider-Man: No Way Home.
- 4/18/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
In the time leading up to the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home, it was known that Marvel Studios would be exploring the possibilities of the multiverse. After the casting news of actors like Jamie Foxx and Alfred Molina returning to reprise their roles as former Spider-Man villains, many fans went into further speculation about who else may show up. While the studio had done a pretty bang-up job of keeping the secret of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield sealed, there was a certain leaked picture of Garfield on the set, which led to a debate of its validity as it threw fuel onto the speculation fires.
However, the rumor mill would be overrun with theories about what characters may make an appearance in the 2021 film. One obvious candidate for a rumored return was Dane DeHaan, who portrayed Harry Osborne in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. In that film, Osborne would...
However, the rumor mill would be overrun with theories about what characters may make an appearance in the 2021 film. One obvious candidate for a rumored return was Dane DeHaan, who portrayed Harry Osborne in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. In that film, Osborne would...
- 4/17/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Paul Giamatti is set to join Stephen Colbert for an evening of conversation as part of the second annual North to Shore Festival in New Jersey this June.
The event, set for June 29 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, will raise money for Montclair Film, the New Jersey based arts organization with which Colbert has long been involved, which runs the Montclair Film Festival.
Onstage, the Late Show host and Holdovers star will discuss Giamatti’s long-running screen career. In addition to his recent, Oscar-nominated role in the Alexander Payne-directed film, Giamatti’s film credits include Sideways, his Oscar-nominated role in Cinderella Man and performances in such movies as American Splendor, Barney’s Version, 12 Years a Slave, Straight Outta Compton, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, San Andreas, Planet of the Apes and Saving Private Ryan.
On the small screen, Giamatti spent seven seasons starring in Billions and previously...
The event, set for June 29 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, will raise money for Montclair Film, the New Jersey based arts organization with which Colbert has long been involved, which runs the Montclair Film Festival.
Onstage, the Late Show host and Holdovers star will discuss Giamatti’s long-running screen career. In addition to his recent, Oscar-nominated role in the Alexander Payne-directed film, Giamatti’s film credits include Sideways, his Oscar-nominated role in Cinderella Man and performances in such movies as American Splendor, Barney’s Version, 12 Years a Slave, Straight Outta Compton, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, San Andreas, Planet of the Apes and Saving Private Ryan.
On the small screen, Giamatti spent seven seasons starring in Billions and previously...
- 4/15/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
One of the iconic moments in MCU’s Spider-Man: No Way Home was the union of three actors who have portrayed the webbed superhero over the years. Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire who shared screen space as their respective versions of Spider-Man, made hardcore Marvel buffs absolutely ecstatic.
Andrew Garfield with Tobey Maguire and Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home
But it wasn’t only viewers across the world who were thrilled to see this collaboration. Shazam 2 star Rachel Zegler shared an interesting chat with Garfield and revealed that she was a huge fan of The Amazing Spider-Man franchise. The star was completely moved to tears when she saw the British actor appear on screen with his compatriots in the MCU film.
Rachel Zegler Was Emotionally Spent After Seeing Andrew Garfield In Spider-Man: No Way Home
Andrew Garfield and Rachel Zegler are both stars who have earned...
Andrew Garfield with Tobey Maguire and Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home
But it wasn’t only viewers across the world who were thrilled to see this collaboration. Shazam 2 star Rachel Zegler shared an interesting chat with Garfield and revealed that she was a huge fan of The Amazing Spider-Man franchise. The star was completely moved to tears when she saw the British actor appear on screen with his compatriots in the MCU film.
Rachel Zegler Was Emotionally Spent After Seeing Andrew Garfield In Spider-Man: No Way Home
Andrew Garfield and Rachel Zegler are both stars who have earned...
- 4/14/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
From 2002 to 2007, director Sam Raimi helmed three Spider-Man movies for Sony. The films starred Tobey Maguire as the title hero, and they were all massive hits, pushing open the door for a superhero renaissance that dominated the 2010s. The series ended when "Spider-Man 3," despite making nearly $900 million at the worldwide box office, wasn't as big a hit as the studio wanted. The budget for that film was also wildly high, costing as much as $350 million to make, and fans weren't as excited by the sloppy storytelling and strange Venom storyline.
Rather than push ahead with "Spider-Man 4," Sony elected to wait five years and reboot the continuity with "The Amazing Spider-Man" in 2012. That continuity was short-lived, ending in 2014 with the release of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2." Fan goodwill was at an all-time low. From there, a tertiary Spider-Man appeared in the now-flourishing Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Then, in 2022, Marvel and...
Rather than push ahead with "Spider-Man 4," Sony elected to wait five years and reboot the continuity with "The Amazing Spider-Man" in 2012. That continuity was short-lived, ending in 2014 with the release of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2." Fan goodwill was at an all-time low. From there, a tertiary Spider-Man appeared in the now-flourishing Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Then, in 2022, Marvel and...
- 4/2/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Die-hard fans of the Spider-Man universe must have noticed this one similarity between Tom Holland and Andrew Garfield, where both actors came into a relationship with their Marvel co-stars. After Garfield played Spider-Man from 2012-2014 in The Amazing Spider-Man films, the actor turned his professional relationship with Emma Stone into a romantic one.
Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man
Similarly, even Tom Holland who appeared as the current version of Spider-Man following his MCU debut in 2016 Captain America: Civil War, entered into a headline-making romantic relationship with his co-star Zendaya, from his standalone Spider-Man movies. But according to reports, Sony producer Amy Pascal had advised both the stars to refrain from falling for their co-stars. But it seems Garfield and Holland both ignored Pascal.
Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland’s Relationship with Co-Stars
Over the years, three different actors have played the role of Marvel’s web-slinger. Starting with Sam Raimi...
Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man
Similarly, even Tom Holland who appeared as the current version of Spider-Man following his MCU debut in 2016 Captain America: Civil War, entered into a headline-making romantic relationship with his co-star Zendaya, from his standalone Spider-Man movies. But according to reports, Sony producer Amy Pascal had advised both the stars to refrain from falling for their co-stars. But it seems Garfield and Holland both ignored Pascal.
Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland’s Relationship with Co-Stars
Over the years, three different actors have played the role of Marvel’s web-slinger. Starting with Sam Raimi...
- 3/30/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
It is no secret that Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man has played a significant role when it comes to the overall success and popularity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not only did Rdj’s charismatic portrayal help establish the Marvel brand, but it also provided the boost Marvel Studios needed to become what it is now.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in a still from Avengers: Infinity War
And so while countless Marvel fans lament the loss of Downey’s Iron Man, they remain in the dark about Iron Man’s role in bringing Spider-Man into the MCU. Known for their rivalry over profit sharing, Disney/Marvel-Sony’s longstanding feud was broken and the web-slinger made it to the MCU only because of Iron Man.
Reason Why Spider-Man Made It To The MCU Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland as Tony Stark...
Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in a still from Avengers: Infinity War
And so while countless Marvel fans lament the loss of Downey’s Iron Man, they remain in the dark about Iron Man’s role in bringing Spider-Man into the MCU. Known for their rivalry over profit sharing, Disney/Marvel-Sony’s longstanding feud was broken and the web-slinger made it to the MCU only because of Iron Man.
Reason Why Spider-Man Made It To The MCU Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland as Tony Stark...
- 3/30/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Before Spider-Man: No Way Home gathered decades of web-slinging adventures, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige had to persuade Spider-Man: No Way Home producer Amy Pascal to allow him to make films for her.
In 2021, the two talked to The New York Times about how Pascal contacted Feige to discuss Spidey’s future after The Amazing Spider-Man 2 received unfavorable reviews in 2014. Starring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, the film was helmed by Marc Webb.
Andrew Garfield played Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man
Pascal has acknowledged, though, that she was not, at first, fond of the idea of Peter Parker joining the MCU, which led her to throw a “sandwich” at the Marvel boss. It is hardly surprising that Sony looked to Marvel for support following the critical whipping The Amazing Spider-Man 2 received.
It seemed like Sony was at a loss for what to do with its Webslinger at the time.
In 2021, the two talked to The New York Times about how Pascal contacted Feige to discuss Spidey’s future after The Amazing Spider-Man 2 received unfavorable reviews in 2014. Starring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, the film was helmed by Marc Webb.
Andrew Garfield played Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man
Pascal has acknowledged, though, that she was not, at first, fond of the idea of Peter Parker joining the MCU, which led her to throw a “sandwich” at the Marvel boss. It is hardly surprising that Sony looked to Marvel for support following the critical whipping The Amazing Spider-Man 2 received.
It seemed like Sony was at a loss for what to do with its Webslinger at the time.
- 3/30/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Yuri Lowenthal is one of the most popular voice actors, having voiced Peter Parker in both Marvel’s Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2 titles and in several cartoons and anime. The voice actor has been widely hailed for his role and how well he adapts as Peter Parker.
Marvel’s Spider-Man. Credit: Insomniac Games
Yuri Lowenthal has been voicing Peter Parker for over a decade. He has also voiced Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 mobile game and his biggest hit came with Insomniac’s Marvel’s Spider-Man in 2018.
Suggested“This actually looks kinda dope”: Fans Don’t Seem to Care that Marvel Rivals is a Shameless Ripoff, So Why Should You?
And, as he recently confirmed his involvement in Helldivers 2. Helldivers 2 is one of the surprise breakout hits of 2024.
Yuri Lowenthal Confirmed His Involvement In Helldivers 2
Yuri Lowenthal, the renowned voice actor, officially confirmed his involvement in Helldivers...
Marvel’s Spider-Man. Credit: Insomniac Games
Yuri Lowenthal has been voicing Peter Parker for over a decade. He has also voiced Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 mobile game and his biggest hit came with Insomniac’s Marvel’s Spider-Man in 2018.
Suggested“This actually looks kinda dope”: Fans Don’t Seem to Care that Marvel Rivals is a Shameless Ripoff, So Why Should You?
And, as he recently confirmed his involvement in Helldivers 2. Helldivers 2 is one of the surprise breakout hits of 2024.
Yuri Lowenthal Confirmed His Involvement In Helldivers 2
Yuri Lowenthal, the renowned voice actor, officially confirmed his involvement in Helldivers...
- 3/28/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Spider-Man 4: Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield Crossover Happened Almost 6 Years Before No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home united the three generations of Spider-Men that the current generation has grown up with, bringing Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film was a loose adaptation of the Spider-Verse comic event, where Peter Parker teamed up with alternate versions of himself to fight interdimensional villains.
Sony’s Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
However, Sony had plans to do such a film almost 6 years before Spider-Man: No Way Home even came out. During this time, Marvel and Sony were in talks to introduce a version of the character into the MCU, and Sony was subjected to a large hack that released tons of sensitive information about negotiations regarding key properties like Spider-Man.
Turns out, Sam Raimi was in talks with the studio to produce another multiversal adventure, featuring Maguire’s version of the character alongside Andrew Garfield’s.
Spider-Man vs. The Amazing...
Sony’s Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
However, Sony had plans to do such a film almost 6 years before Spider-Man: No Way Home even came out. During this time, Marvel and Sony were in talks to introduce a version of the character into the MCU, and Sony was subjected to a large hack that released tons of sensitive information about negotiations regarding key properties like Spider-Man.
Turns out, Sam Raimi was in talks with the studio to produce another multiversal adventure, featuring Maguire’s version of the character alongside Andrew Garfield’s.
Spider-Man vs. The Amazing...
- 3/22/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
While Dakota Johnson’s Madame Web brought a new low to the Sony Spider-Man Universe, fans still have the Aaron Taylor-Johnson starrer Kraven The Hunter as well as Tom Hardy’s Venom: The Last Dance to see if the Ssu is worth anything. Fans were not ready for a film to be worse than the meme-worthy Morbius, but Madame Web played to win in that competition.
However, Taylor-Johnson has assured fans that Kraven The Hunter is good and worth exploring in the cinemas. The Bullet Train star mentioned how the film was different from the usual franchise fare that audiences were used to and that he would not have chosen to work on it if the film did not have any potential.
The Sony Spider-Man Universe Is In Trouble After Madame Web A still from Madame Web
While Sony waits to collaborate with the MCU on the next Spider-Man film featuring Tom Holland,...
However, Taylor-Johnson has assured fans that Kraven The Hunter is good and worth exploring in the cinemas. The Bullet Train star mentioned how the film was different from the usual franchise fare that audiences were used to and that he would not have chosen to work on it if the film did not have any potential.
The Sony Spider-Man Universe Is In Trouble After Madame Web A still from Madame Web
While Sony waits to collaborate with the MCU on the next Spider-Man film featuring Tom Holland,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
After weeks of rumors, Sony Pictures has confirmed that all eight live-action "Spider-Man" movies are indeed returning to theaters beginning next month. Each film in the franchise, beginning with Sam Raimi's original 2002 superhero classic, will be given a week-long run in theaters from Monday to Sunday. It remains to be seen how much general audiences will be interested in revisiting these movies on the big screen, but even on the low end, this could be just what theaters need right now. It also could help Sony make up some box office revenue they were expecting from a certain other live-action Marvel project that fell well short of expectations.
Dubbed "Spider-Mondays," Sony is releasing the movies in theaters again to honor the 100th anniversary of Columbia Pictures this year. The superhero flicks will arrive in the order they were originally released which means fans can look forward to "Spider-Man" (April...
Dubbed "Spider-Mondays," Sony is releasing the movies in theaters again to honor the 100th anniversary of Columbia Pictures this year. The superhero flicks will arrive in the order they were originally released which means fans can look forward to "Spider-Man" (April...
- 3/19/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Spider-Man: No Way Home rocked the world of Marvel fandom more than two years ago and left the fans of the web-slinger immensely satisfied. One of the well-hidden secrets in the film was the appearance of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Mans from earlier Sony films. One scene involving Garfield’s Peter Parker has sparked new doubts about a potential plot hole in the billion-dollar-grossing film.
Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: No Way Home
In The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Jamie Foxx played the central villain Electro / Max Dillon. Dillon was an electrical engineer at Oscorp who idolized Spider-Man before a freak accident turned him into a powerful living electric capacitor. It is Spider-Man’s interactions with Max Dillon that are at the center of the new confusion.
Is Andrew Garfield’s One Scene In Spider-Man: No Way Home A Major Plot Hole?
Andrew Garfield in...
Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: No Way Home
In The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Jamie Foxx played the central villain Electro / Max Dillon. Dillon was an electrical engineer at Oscorp who idolized Spider-Man before a freak accident turned him into a powerful living electric capacitor. It is Spider-Man’s interactions with Max Dillon that are at the center of the new confusion.
Is Andrew Garfield’s One Scene In Spider-Man: No Way Home A Major Plot Hole?
Andrew Garfield in...
- 3/8/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Emma Stone had the opportunity to play Spider-Man’s main love interest Gwen Stacey in The Amazing Spider-Man series. But how close was she to the character’s actual age?
How old was Emma Stone compared to Gwen Stacey? Emma Stone | Tiziana Fabi/Getty Images
Stone was already used to playing high school characters before snagging her role in The Amazing Spider-Man. Her breakthrough feature, Superbad, saw her portraying a high school crush. Then she went on to revisit high school in the movie Easy A, where she played the lead. The Amazing Spider-Man would continue this tradition for Stone, as it saw her playing high school student Gwen Stacey.
Although Stone wasn’t technically a teenager during the film, she was close enough. It was announced in October 2010 that she was cast in the film, with production beginning for the feature in December of that same year. This would...
How old was Emma Stone compared to Gwen Stacey? Emma Stone | Tiziana Fabi/Getty Images
Stone was already used to playing high school characters before snagging her role in The Amazing Spider-Man. Her breakthrough feature, Superbad, saw her portraying a high school crush. Then she went on to revisit high school in the movie Easy A, where she played the lead. The Amazing Spider-Man would continue this tradition for Stone, as it saw her playing high school student Gwen Stacey.
Although Stone wasn’t technically a teenager during the film, she was close enough. It was announced in October 2010 that she was cast in the film, with production beginning for the feature in December of that same year. This would...
- 3/7/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When Sony decided to expand its Spider-Man Universe with Dakota Johnson’s Madame Web, everyone was ecstatic as the film would feature more characters from the Marvel comic books and it would feature an all-female cast featuring Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Emma Roberts, all led by none other than the Persuasion actress. However, the film has been nothing but a major box office disaster.
Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Web in Madame Web
Though Johnson was once excited to be a part of the film, after the film’s failure, she has made comments on her experience in the film, that dashes away all the possibility of Madame Web 2. However, that’s not all as it narrows the odds of Andrew Garfield’s much-deserved The Amazing Spider-Man 3 and fans are not happy with it.
Dakota Johnson Slashes The Probability of Andrew Garfield’s The Amazing Spider-Man 3
When Dakota Johnson’s Madame was released in theatres,...
Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Web in Madame Web
Though Johnson was once excited to be a part of the film, after the film’s failure, she has made comments on her experience in the film, that dashes away all the possibility of Madame Web 2. However, that’s not all as it narrows the odds of Andrew Garfield’s much-deserved The Amazing Spider-Man 3 and fans are not happy with it.
Dakota Johnson Slashes The Probability of Andrew Garfield’s The Amazing Spider-Man 3
When Dakota Johnson’s Madame was released in theatres,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
There are always fans who vehemently defend Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone’s The Amazing Spider-Man movies. Sony’s second attempt at the web-slinger’s movie adaptation was widely considered inferior to Sam Raimi’s and MCU movies. However, the chemistry between the lead characters stood out in the film and one of Emma Stone’s mistakes in the film proves it.
Emma Stone in a still from The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
The Poor Things actress and Garfield were romantically involved in real life at that time which was one of the reasons why the romance clicked with the audiences. Contrary to the earlier Spider-Man films, Gwen Stacy was made the lead opposite Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man movies.
Emma Stone’s Oops Moment Was Kept In The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Emma Stone made a mistake in this scene which was later included in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
While Sam...
Emma Stone in a still from The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
The Poor Things actress and Garfield were romantically involved in real life at that time which was one of the reasons why the romance clicked with the audiences. Contrary to the earlier Spider-Man films, Gwen Stacy was made the lead opposite Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man movies.
Emma Stone’s Oops Moment Was Kept In The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Emma Stone made a mistake in this scene which was later included in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
While Sam...
- 3/4/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
With fans eagerly awaiting word on a potential third installment, the Spider-Verse is in disarray following the recent report on Andrew Garfield’s involvement in The Amazing Spider-Man franchise. According to insider sources, the chances of the Tick, Tick… Boom! star reprising his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in a solo film are looking very slim.
While many were hopeful that Garfield would don the iconic red and blue suit once again for the potential The Amazing Spider-Man 3, it seems that the stars may not align for the Los Angeles-born actor. The news has alarmed fans, who fear that their favorite iteration of the web-slinger may be left behind in the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Andrew Garfield in Spider-Man: No Way Home
With his charm, humor, and emotional range, Garfield’s portrayal of Peter Parker won over viewers with a new and realistic interpretation of the role. Also, his chemistry...
While many were hopeful that Garfield would don the iconic red and blue suit once again for the potential The Amazing Spider-Man 3, it seems that the stars may not align for the Los Angeles-born actor. The news has alarmed fans, who fear that their favorite iteration of the web-slinger may be left behind in the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Andrew Garfield in Spider-Man: No Way Home
With his charm, humor, and emotional range, Garfield’s portrayal of Peter Parker won over viewers with a new and realistic interpretation of the role. Also, his chemistry...
- 3/2/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
A big-budget series adaptation of a best-selling sci-fi epic, a new season of an acquired Peacock gem, a spinoff series of a Guy Ritchie crime feature, the return of one of the world’s most grueling reality competition shows, Millie Bobby Brown finding herself in all sorts of bother and Adam Sandler getting serious in a space drama are among the standout films and series hitting Netflix in March.
Funnyman Sandler is deathly serious in Johan Renck’s Spaceman, Netflix’s big feature release this month that debuts on March 1. The film, an adaptation of Jaroslav Kalfar’s novel Spaceman of Bohemia, sees Sandler play a Czech astronaut sent to the farthest reaches of space, just as his personal life is falling to pieces. Sandler’s character must keep his sanity and his only supposed company is a giant alien arachnid. The film, which premiered out of competition at the Berlin Film Festival,...
Funnyman Sandler is deathly serious in Johan Renck’s Spaceman, Netflix’s big feature release this month that debuts on March 1. The film, an adaptation of Jaroslav Kalfar’s novel Spaceman of Bohemia, sees Sandler play a Czech astronaut sent to the farthest reaches of space, just as his personal life is falling to pieces. Sandler’s character must keep his sanity and his only supposed company is a giant alien arachnid. The film, which premiered out of competition at the Berlin Film Festival,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The two big original releases on Netflix this month are Spaceman and 3 Body Problem. In Spaceman, Adam Sandler plays an astronaut alone and far from home who desperately wants to fix things with his wife. When he discovers an enormous alien spider in the bowels of his ship, a conversation between the two gets underway, and Sandler has a chance to make some big changes. To be clear: this is not a comedy!
Meanwhile, new sci-fi series 3 Body Problem hails from Game of Thrones co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. Along with True Blood writer Alexander Woo, they’ve spun a tale that is set to blow your mind this March. Your mileage may vary, but it certainly looks interesting! And hey, we all love the show’s star, Benedict Wong.
Here’s everything else coming to Netflix this month. Note that Netflix marks its international offerings...
Meanwhile, new sci-fi series 3 Body Problem hails from Game of Thrones co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. Along with True Blood writer Alexander Woo, they’ve spun a tale that is set to blow your mind this March. Your mileage may vary, but it certainly looks interesting! And hey, we all love the show’s star, Benedict Wong.
Here’s everything else coming to Netflix this month. Note that Netflix marks its international offerings...
- 3/1/2024
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Emma Stone Starrer Poor Things Crosses $100 Million. ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Emma Stone is getting praised not only for her performance in Poor Things but also for winning a few prestigious awards, and all eyes are on the Oscars now. The film, starring Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo alongside her, has achieved a significant milestone at the global box office. It is reportedly the second arthouse movie since the pandemic to accomplish that feat. The previous one was the Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All At Once.
The film was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and is based on the novel by Alasdair Gray, released in 1992. It is the story of Bella Baxter, a young woman in Victorian London who gets alive after a brain transplant as she embarks on self-discovery. The film has received some great reviews from the critics. Keep scrolling for more.
According to reports, Emma Stone’s Poor Things has...
Emma Stone is getting praised not only for her performance in Poor Things but also for winning a few prestigious awards, and all eyes are on the Oscars now. The film, starring Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo alongside her, has achieved a significant milestone at the global box office. It is reportedly the second arthouse movie since the pandemic to accomplish that feat. The previous one was the Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All At Once.
The film was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and is based on the novel by Alasdair Gray, released in 1992. It is the story of Bella Baxter, a young woman in Victorian London who gets alive after a brain transplant as she embarks on self-discovery. The film has received some great reviews from the critics. Keep scrolling for more.
According to reports, Emma Stone’s Poor Things has...
- 2/26/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
As the MCU continues to expand, new factions of superheroes have started to form in the cinematic universe, with the recent one being in The Marvels. Per rumors, it seems the Industry giant is looking to incorporate a new team of superheroes into the mix, involving characters with supernatural abilities, but excluding one prominent character.
As per scooper Daniel Richtman, the MCU is looking to pass on Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange for the reported Midnight Sons film, despite the character’s rich history with the faction.
Benedict Cumberbatch | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
MCU Is Reportedly Passing on Doctor Strange for Midnight Sons Following His Ties With the Avengers
The rumors of a Midnight Sons flick first sparked after Oscar Isaac, who plays Moon Knight, stressed that he’d love to see the team of supernatural beings enter the MCU. During a panel at the at the...
As per scooper Daniel Richtman, the MCU is looking to pass on Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange for the reported Midnight Sons film, despite the character’s rich history with the faction.
Benedict Cumberbatch | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
MCU Is Reportedly Passing on Doctor Strange for Midnight Sons Following His Ties With the Avengers
The rumors of a Midnight Sons flick first sparked after Oscar Isaac, who plays Moon Knight, stressed that he’d love to see the team of supernatural beings enter the MCU. During a panel at the at the...
- 2/22/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
The concept of an extended Spider-Man universe under Sony’s purview originated in 2013, with plans for spin-off films, particularly one centered on Venom, emerging after ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2.’ However, due to the film’s underwhelming reception, Sony shelved these plans and joined forces with Marvel Studios in 2015. Since then, Spider-Man has become a prominent figure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Despite generally lackluster reviews for films within the Sony Spider-Man Universe (Ssu), such as ‘Morbius,’ the Ssu persisted and currently boasts a slew of live-action and animated projects in the works, focusing on both Spider-Man’s supporting characters and adversaries. ‘Madame Web’ is set to release on February 14th, but despite extensive marketing, the film has generated minimal interest with a projected low box office performance. Following ‘Madame Web,’ anticipation builds for ‘Kraven The Hunter’ on August 30, 2024, and ‘Venom 3’ on November 3, 2024.
The Ssu continues to expand, with...
Despite generally lackluster reviews for films within the Sony Spider-Man Universe (Ssu), such as ‘Morbius,’ the Ssu persisted and currently boasts a slew of live-action and animated projects in the works, focusing on both Spider-Man’s supporting characters and adversaries. ‘Madame Web’ is set to release on February 14th, but despite extensive marketing, the film has generated minimal interest with a projected low box office performance. Following ‘Madame Web,’ anticipation builds for ‘Kraven The Hunter’ on August 30, 2024, and ‘Venom 3’ on November 3, 2024.
The Ssu continues to expand, with...
- 2/5/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
The idea of an expanded Sony’s Spider-Man universe began in 2013, with plans to launch spin-off films, including one centered on Venom, following ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2.’ However, due to the film’s disappointment, Sony abandoned these plans and collaborated with Marvel Studios in 2015, and since then, Spider-Man has been one of the main characters in MCU.
However, despite Ssu movies generally receiving mixed to bad reviews (looking at your Morbius), the Ssu continued and now has plenty of live-action and animated projects in development focusing both on Spider-Man’s supporting characters and his villains. ‘Madame Web’ releases on February 14th, and despite significant marketing efforts the movie generated little interest with a low projected box office. Following the release of ‘Madame Web’ we can look forward to ‘Kraven The Hunter’ on August 30, 2024, and ‘Venom 3’ on November 3, 2024. The Ssu keeps expanding and the rumors have it that another project...
However, despite Ssu movies generally receiving mixed to bad reviews (looking at your Morbius), the Ssu continued and now has plenty of live-action and animated projects in development focusing both on Spider-Man’s supporting characters and his villains. ‘Madame Web’ releases on February 14th, and despite significant marketing efforts the movie generated little interest with a low projected box office. Following the release of ‘Madame Web’ we can look forward to ‘Kraven The Hunter’ on August 30, 2024, and ‘Venom 3’ on November 3, 2024. The Ssu keeps expanding and the rumors have it that another project...
- 2/5/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Pharrell Williams has come a long way from producing music as part of the Neptunes and as part of the rap/rock band N.E.R.D. Williams went on to do some of the most catchy, ear-wormy pop hits that radio and television would play ad nauseam. Pharrell would also break through into movies as he composed music for such films as the Despicable Me movies, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Hidden Figures. Additionally, his pop hits would be all over countless trailers and be featured in movies like Trolls Band Together and Sing 2.
Recently, Pharrell took to his Instagram to announce that his life story will be told in Lego form in a film from Focus Features, titled Piece by Piece. The film is due to hit theaters on October 11. On his post, Pharrell would include the teaser poster, which parodies the “evolution of man” poster with...
Recently, Pharrell took to his Instagram to announce that his life story will be told in Lego form in a film from Focus Features, titled Piece by Piece. The film is due to hit theaters on October 11. On his post, Pharrell would include the teaser poster, which parodies the “evolution of man” poster with...
- 1/26/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
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