The Amazing Spider-Man

**YellerDog** · 15 Jan 2010, 09:59 AM

Tobey never really had the confidence to pull off Spider-Man. Or the comedic timing!

**Dolemite** · 15 Jan 2010, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Shine

I can't remember who it was that said (here) it should have been a Venom only movie after they forced it on Raimi, but they were right. At least that would have given him a chance to make a better Sandman-centered movie the next time around.

Yeah, I was the one that said that. The logic being, make the best out of a bad situation. Okay, Sam, they're forcing Venom on you. Oh well, just buckle down, get rid of Sandman and Kid Goblin, and make the best Venom movie you can. Instead, Raimi just added Venom to an already crowded mix and *BAM* instant clusterfuck.

**Drewbacca** · 15 Jan 2010, 10:40 AM

There was enough room for Spiderman and Kid Goblin. Just have them band together at the end to get rid of the completely overpowered and unstoppable Venom (superior to Parker in every way)

**Advocate** · 19 Jan 2010, 11:02 PM

The director of the Trilogy is?

Originally Posted by First Showing

We first heard rumors a few weeks ago that Sony was looking at bringing on 500 Days of Summer director Marc Webb to take over the upcoming Spider-Man reboot. Well, NY Mag's Vulture is claiming that Sony will soon officially announce that Webb will be directing the next three movies in the freshly rebooted franchise. Apparently Sony's top production executive, Amy Pascal, totally loves Webb and really wants him for this because she "thinks he'd be perfect to explore the conflict within Parker." I certainly hope that's the case, and if there's anyone I have complete faith in to deliver an awesome Spider-Man movie, it's Webb.

As we know from the original news last week, this upcoming Spider-Man reboot will be an origin story and focus more on Peter Parker's high school years. Vulture also says that it "will focus far more on the private life of Peter Parker." Although that sounds like it's just a different way of saying that it'll be an origin story about his high school years. Either way, having Webb take over this franchise is some of the best news I've ever heard, especially because two weeks ago when this was originally announced, I was honestly expecting this reboot to just plain suck. Now I think it could even top Raimi's. I suppose we'll find out soon enough!

Update: Sony has just released an official press release confirming that Marc Webb has indeed been hired to direct "the next chapter in the Spider-Man franchise." But they don't say that he's signed on for all three. However, I don't think they will say that until the new one does well. Amy Pascal states: "The key for us as we sought a new director was to identify filmmakers who could give sharp focus to Peter Parker's life. We wanted someone who could capture the awe of being in Peter's shoes so the audience could experience his sense of discovery while giving real heart to the emotion, anxiety, and recklessness of that age and coupling all of that with the adrenaline of Spider-Man's adventure." Marc Webb also released this statement:

"This is a dream come true and I couldn't be more aware of the challenge, responsibility, or opportunity. Sam Raimi's virtuoso rendering of Spider-Man is a humbling precedent to follow and build upon. The first three films are beloved for good reason. But I think the Spider-Man mythology transcends not only generations but directors as well. I am signing on not to 'take over' from Sam. That would be impossible. Not to mention arrogant. I'm here because there's an opportunity for ideas, stories, and histories that will add a new dimension, canvas, and creative voice to Spider-Man."

I know that 500 Days of Summer wasn't everyone's favorite movie from last year, but I do think Webb is a perfect fit for this, at least coming from what I saw him do in 500DOS. I can't wait to see Webb's version of Spider-Man. He's certainly capable of bringing us a great Spider-Man movie. Do you think he'll deliver?

**BerringerX** · 20 Jan 2010, 08:37 AM

Here's some other info culled from various sources:

- The budget on the film is $80 million dollars - which is less than any of the Spidey movies to date, actually.

- The story will be based on Peter's origin from "Ultimate Spider-Man."

- The plan is to cast lesser "unknown" actors to help keep the budget down and keep the focus on the characters, etc.

- CHUD has also broken that Mary Jane, Flash Thompson and Gwen Stacy will all be in the film and will form a "love quadrilateral" with Peter.

- Quote from Columbia Pictures president: "At its core, Spider-Man is a small, intimate human story about an everyday teenager that takes place in an epic super-human world. The key for us as we sought a new director was to identify filmmakers who could give sharp focus to Peter Parker's life. We wanted someone who could capture the awe of being in Peter's shoes so the audience could experience his sense of discovery while giving real heart to the emotion, anxiety, and recklessness of that age and coupling all of that with the adrenaline of Spider-Man's adventure."

**Advocate** · 20 Jan 2010, 09:20 AM

I hate Bendis.

**Drewbacca** · 20 Jan 2010, 10:31 AM

I think I'm starting to agree with Dolemite. It will be nice to have a Spiderman movie that isn't chalk full of Raimi-isms and the kind of goofy shit he always shoe-horns in to a movie. All-in-all he should have known enough to make Venom work and drop the Sandman thing if the studio wasn't budging. As frustrating as it is Spiderman has some colourful "made for film" enemies because they're so over the top. I wish the rights would just revert to Marvel. And Topher Grace could be Spidey. I really wish they hadn't cast him as Venom.

I also like the limited budget. No more pointless crane scenes. Just focus on the characters.