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The new, live-action “Spider-Man” movie will hit theaters July 3, 2012, filmed in 3-D and directed by “500 Days of Summer” filmmaker Marc Webb.
Sony made the release date official today, and added that the film will debut in 3-D when it premieres. Production on the project, which has yet to name an actor for the lead role, is expected to begin later this year. The studio announcement also indicated that the film’s title hasn’t been finalized yet — though we’re pretty sure the name “Spider-Man” will be in there somewhere.
“Spider-Man is the ultimate summer movie-going experience, and we’re thrilled the filmmakers are presenting the next installment in 3D,” said Jeff Blake, Chairman of Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing & Distribution, in the statement. “Spider-Man is one of the most popular characters in the world, and we know audiences are eager and excited to discover Marc’s fantastic vision for Peter Parker and the franchise.”
The “Spider-Man” movie is based on a screenplay by James Vanderbilt. In an interview with MTV News, Webb hinted that Marvel’s “Ultimate Spider-Man” series could provide source material for the new film.
While no one has been cast in the film thus far, “Percy Jackson” star Logan Lerman recently indicated that he was in talks for the role of Peter Parker previously held by Tobey Maguire. The studio has indicated that the new film will bring Spider-Man and his supporting cast back to high school, relaunching the franchise with a newer, younger set of actors. <— End Article
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My thoughts: Without Sam Raimi (the man who saved marvel back in the day) this will not be very good. And without Marvel as a stand alone entity—their co-productions (X-Men: The Last Stand, Ghost Rider, Elektra, etc) have done more harm than good and their solo productions (Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, and soon to be Capt. America) have been great— I have a hard time thinking this won’t be bad. Although Sony and Marvel have teamed up before to create the original three Spider-Man movies I don’t trust this fourth one. I’ll go see it. But two years before the release date when they haven’t signed a lead actor (who will most likely be an edgy lesbian chick; that’s what Heroes did) I would recommend quasi-fans stay away. Non-fans will love it.
