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Peter Parker is going back to high school when the next Spider-Man hits theaters in the summer of 2012.

Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios announced today they are moving forward with a film based on a script by James Vanderbilt that focuses on a teenager grappling with both contemporary human problems and amazing super-human crises.

The new chapter in the "Spider-Man" franchise produced by Columbia, Marvel Studios and Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin, will have a new cast and filmmaking team. Spider-Man 4 was to have been released in 2011, but had not yet gone into production.

"A decade ago we set out on this journey with Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire and together we made three 'Spider-Man' films that set a new bar for the genre. When we began, no one ever imagined that we would make history at the box-office and now we have a rare opportunity to make history once again with this franchise. Peter Parker as an ordinary young adult grappling with extraordinary powers has always been the foundation that has made this character so timeless and compelling for generations of fans. We're very excited about the creative possibilities that come from returning to Peter's roots and we look forward to working once again with Marvel Studios, Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin on this new beginning," said Amy Pascal, co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment.

"Working on the 'Spider-Man' movies was the experience of a lifetime for me. While we were looking forward to doing a fourth one together, the studio and Marvel have a unique opportunity to take the franchise in a new direction, and I know they will do a terrific job," said Sam Raimi.

"We have had a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration and friendship with Sam and Tobey and they have given us their best for the better part of the last decade. This is a bittersweet moment for us because while it is hard to imagine Spider-Man in anyone else's hands, I know that this was a day that was inevitable," said Matt Tolmach, president of Columbia Pictures, who has served as the studio's chief production executive since the beginning of the franchise. "Now everything begins anew, and that's got us all tremendously excited about what comes next. Under the continuing supervision of Avi and Laura, we have a clear vision for the future of Spider-Man and can't wait to share this exciting new direction with audiences in 2012."

"'Spider-Man' will always be an important franchise for Sony Pictures and a fresh start like this is a responsibility that we all take very seriously," said Michael Lynton, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures. "We have always believed that story comes first and story guides the direction of these films and as we move onto the next chapter, we will stay true to that principle and will do so with the highest respect for the source material and the fans and moviegoers who deserve nothing but the best when it comes to bringing these stories and characters to life on the big screen."

The studio will have more news about Spider-Man in 2012 in the coming weeks as it prepares for production of the film.

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Originally posted by OPPYH:

WHY REBOOT?

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Originally posted by OPPYH:
Another F___NG origin Story? No Thank you. I think I have seen the origin of Spidey about 8 gazillion times. I'll be bored to tears, no matter what kind new twist we get.

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Originally posted by chrisisall:
Ahh, they effed Spidey with the no Gwen thing, the hi-tech suit thing, the nice Ock thing, the Gwen back in the wrong arc thing, the killing Harry thing... geeze, if they just get the gorram costume right next time, I'll be happy.


The laughing Chrisisall

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Originally posted by Zeek:
I'm so glad they're rebooting. I really hope they stick closer to the stories of the comics. I mean the rumors about the vulturess in spidey 4 were so disturbing.

Maybe this time they can make the green goblin a little more menacing and do venom justice. I also hope they speed up the pace of making the movies. Let's face it spidey is pretty much a lock at the box office. I say film them back to back and start releasing films every 2 years. There is just so much to cover in the spidey world.

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Originally posted by Storymark:
Raimi was a big Spidey fan, and was the one fighting to keep it close to the comics. He wanted to use Gwen in the first, the studio said no. The studio forced him to shoehorn Venom into 3 because he's popular.

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If you think they're going to make slavishly faithful adaptations.... you are naive at best. You are far more likely to get the opposite of what you are asking for. Enjoy.

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Originally posted by Storymark:


Good luck with that. Superficial changes aside - Raimi was a big Spidey fan, and was the one fighting to keep it close to the comics.

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Originally posted by OPPYH:

Apparently John Malkovich was strongly considered as the role of the Vulture. And Raimi would have had complete creative control concerning the story.

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Originally posted by Storymark:
Good luck with that. Superficial changes aside - Raimi was a big Spidey fan, and was the one fighting to keep it close to the comics. He wanted to use Gwen in the first, the studio said no. The studio forced him to shoehorn Venom into 3 because he's popular. The reason Raimi walked on this one was because the studio wouldn't let him use villains from the comic.

Now, they're free to hire a company man that'll do whatever the studio wants without a fight. Don't hold your breath for stories closer to the comic - the Execs don't have a clue what the comic stories are, and could care less.

If you think they're going to make slavishly faithful adaptations.... you are naive at best. You are far more likely to get the opposite of what you are asking for. Enjoy.

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I'm so glad they're rebooting. I really hope they stick closer to the stories of the comics. I mean the rumors about the vulturess in spidey 4 were so disturbing.

Maybe this time they can make the green goblin a little more menacing and do venom justice. I also hope they speed up the pace of making the movies. Let's face it spidey is pretty much a lock at the box office. I say film them back to back and start releasing films every 2 years. There is just so much to cover in the spidey world.

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Good luck with that. Superficial changes aside - Raimi was a big Spidey fan, and was the one fighting to keep it close to the comics. He wanted to use Gwen in the first, the studio said no. The studio forced him to shoehorn Venom into 3 because he's popular. The reason Raimi walked on this one was because the studio wouldn't let him use villains from the comic.

Now, they're free to hire a company man that'll do whatever the studio wants without a fight. Don't hold your breath for stories closer to the comic - the Execs don't have a clue what the comic stories are, and could care less.

If you think they're going to make slavishly faithful adaptations.... you are naive at best. You are far more likely to get the opposite of what you are asking for. Enjoy.

"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."

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Originally posted by OPPYH:


The sad thing is Spidey 4 was shaping up nicely.

Apparently John Malkovich was strongly considered as the role of the Vulture. And Raimi would have had complete creative control concerning the story.

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Good luck with that. Superficial changes aside - Raimi was a big Spidey fan, and was the one fighting to keep it close to the comics. He wanted to use Gwen in the first, the studio said no. The studio forced him to shoehorn Venom into 3 because he's popular. The reason Raimi walked on this one was because the studio wouldn't let him use villains from the comic.

Now, they're free to hire a company man that'll do whatever the studio wants without a fight. Don't hold your breath for stories closer to the comic - the Execs don't have a clue what the comic stories are, and could care less.

If you think they're going to make slavishly faithful adaptations.... you are naive at best. You are far more likely to get the opposite of what you are asking for. Enjoy.

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Unless you work for Sony Studios how do you know what went on behind the scenes? I don't put much stock in the he said she said rumors. Raimi stamped his name on all three movies. If he didn't like them he should have walked.

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Originally posted by Storymark:
And you last comment about him just walking away - shows a distinct lack of understanding concerning how the industry works.

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i don't know about "nicely". yYs, Malcovich was up for The Vulture (and had been fitted for a costume)- but that's about the only accurate thing here.

For one - Raimi didn't have control - that's a big reason he walked. Sony did not want him using the Vulture, or his second choice, The Lizard. The script was a mess (this according to about everyone involved), and focused on Peter and MJ having a baby.

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Originally posted by WhoDied:


Sure, sure, and Petey'll be nervous and sarcastic too, not all *sparkley* and ever so (ever so?) EVER so emo...

Spider-man No More, indeed.

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Originally posted by OPPYH:

Yeah,
OK.

Raimi did have complete control of the story for 4. He didn't "walk", he simply couldn't make the 2011 deadline(wanted a better writer) that Sony was pushing for.
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Spider-Man-5-And-6-Get-A-Writer-Say-Goo
dbye-To-Sam-Raimi-14387.html

Why don't you do a bit of research before you post inaccurate facts, or at least tell us where you get these wild stories from. Thanks.

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So the short version here is that Sony has hired a writer Raimi wasn’t entirely happy with to write more Spider-Man movies. And what happened the last time Sony did something that Sam Raimi wasn’t entirely happy with? We got Spider-Man 3.

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This could be Sony making plans to ditch Raimi and the rest to do whatever the hell they want, with a different cast and a different director.

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Originally posted by Storymark:

You tell me to do a little research, and then display no knowledge of what has been going on.

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"So the short version here is that Sony has hired a writer Raimi wasn’t entirely happy with to write more Spider-Man movies. And what happened the last time Sony did something that Sam Raimi wasn’t entirely happy with? We got Spider-Man 3."



Yeah.... sounds like total control. Damn, it doesn't even say anything about Raimi missing the date! Is this you just floating your own BS theory, unresearched, and then bitching at me about sourcing?? Sounds like it.

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Originally posted by Storymark:
The article you posted, the Deadline Hollywood one, say he walked.

But again, your taking the press release as the real story, whereas everything I posted runs back a month. The reason he couldn't make the date they wanted was they didn't have a script he was willing to shoot because the studio and he could not agree on the direction of the film. How is this not consistant with what I wrote?

So again, maybe you should do your own research before attacking others.

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Originally posted by Storymark:
The article you posted, the Deadline Hollywood one, say he walked.

But again, your taking the press release as the real story, whereas everything I posted runs back a month. The reason he couldn't make the date they wanted was they didn't have a script he was willing to shoot because the studio and he could not agree on the direction of the film. How is this not consistant with what I wrote?

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Originally posted by chrisisall:
Story usually has the scoop, he's like a less pretty Lois Lane that way.


The laughing Chrisisall

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Originally posted by OPPYH:

Currently WB is pushing hard for a 3rd Batman film from Nolan. They want a 2012 release also,but Nolan isn't budging. Could this mean another reboot for the Batman?

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The article you posted, the Deadline Hollywood one, say he walked.

But again, your taking the press release as the real story, whereas everything I posted runs back a month. The reason he couldn't make the date they wanted was they didn't have a script he was willing to shoot because the studio and he could not agree on the direction of the film. How is this not consistant with what I wrote?

So again, maybe you should do your own research before attacking others.

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Your words:

"Damn, it doesn't even say anything about Raimi missing the date! Is this you just floating your own BS theory, unresearched, and then bitching at me about sourcing?? Sounds like it."


-Pretty strong words. You first objected to, and now completely agree with(after I posted the articled source) Raimi not having Spidey 4 ready by 2011.

Whats going on? Are you schizophrenic? Are you playing games, or you just winging it as it unfolds agreeing, and disagreeing to suit how you feel at that particular time?

Your scaring me dude.

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Currently WB is pushing hard for a 3rd Batman film from Nolan. They want a 2012 release also,but Nolan isn't budging. Could this mean another reboot for the Batman?

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If Nolan says no, sure as shootin' someone else will say yes.


The laughing Chrisisall

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Originally posted by Storymark:

And didn't recant a damned thing. You are oversimplifying at best.... or just a moron who can't admit a mistake.

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