New Spider-Man Movie to be called: The Amazing Spider-Man

New Spider-Man Movie to be called: The Amazing Spider-Man

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Columbia Pictures has announced that the new Spider-Man film starring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker/Spidey will officially be titled The Amazing Spider-Man. The film will be released in 3D on July 3, 2012. In addition to the official title announcement, Columbia also revealed the below image of Garfield in his full Spider-Man costume, which also reveals that Amazing’s version of the character will be webslinging with the character’s signature web shooters. Source: Deadline.com.

Latest News on Smallville, The Raven, Spiderman, The Goon

Latest News on Smallville, The Raven, Spiderman, The Goon
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• With the 10^th and final season of Smallville now under way, Variety.com has reported that The CW has begun hunting for a superhuman successor to that series by ordering a pilot script based on the DC Comics heroine Raven. Diego Gutierrez, who most recently served as co-executive producer on three episodes of V, has been tapped as the writer & executive producer for the possible series. 


• Actors Campbell Scott and Julianne Nicholson will play the parents of Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) in the new Spider-Man film from director Marc Webb. Additionally, "Slumdog Millionaire" actor Irrfan Khan has joined the cast of as a character named Van Atter, and Rubicon’s Annie Parisse has signed on to play his wife. The film is nearing the end of its casting, with production set to begin in Los Angeles at the end of December. Source: Hollywoodreporter.com.


• As part of DH:HD, the joint initiative of Dark Horse, USA Today, and Toshiba, the first four pages of the original The Goon: Irish Wake story from writer/artist Eric Powell is now available on USAToday.com along with Powell’s insights on this particular The Goon story. ‘I was really excited to do this one,’ Powell told USA Today. ‘Any chance I'm offered to get the word out about The Goon, I jump at it. Something unique like this gives me a chance to do that but also gives me a chance to do something a little bit different from the creative side.’

Spiderman Martin Sheen Taking Role As Uncle Ben

Martin Sheen has landed the role of Uncle Ben in Sony Pictures' upcoming Spider-Man film from director Marc Webb. He joins the already-cast Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker), Emma Stone (Gwen Stacy) and Rhys Ifans (unnamed villain). Additionally, Sally Field is among the actresses being considered for Aunt May. Source: Deadline.com.

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Rhys Ifans (Notting Hill) To Play Villian In Upcoming Spider-Man Film

Rhys Ifans (Notting Hill) To Play Villian In Upcoming Spider-Man Film

Sony Pictures has announced that Welsh actor Rhys Ifans (Notting Hill) will play a villain in the upcoming Spider-Man film directed by Marc Webb. The cast is shaping up quickly, with Emma Stone now officially confirmed as Gwen Stacy and Andrew Garfield to play Peter Parker/Spider-Man. The villain Ifans will bring to the big screen was not announced; look for the actor in Warner Bros' Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. Source: CNN.com.