Spider-Man 4

Exclusive: Chris Zylka Talks SHARK NIGHT 3D and THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN

by Christina Radish    Posted: August 31st, 2011 at 6:10 pm

Sharks are the ultimate predators, who have inspired terror and fascination in humans for centuries, even inspiring the Discovery Channel to launch Shark Week programming. The new horror thriller Shark Night 3D plays on those fears with a suspense-filled story about a group of college students hunted by various varieties of the hungry, flesh-eaters. When their boat malfunctions and they are stranded in the middle of the lake, with no way to call for help, they struggle to fend off the sharks and stay alive long enough to reach the safety of dry land.

At the film’s press day, actor Chris Zylka did this exclusive interview with Collider, in which he talked about playing the cocky jokester of the group, making sure his character was likeable enough so that audiences will route for him to survive, how humans can sometimes be just as terrifying as sharks, that his favorite type of shark is the hammerhead, what a pleasure it was to work with director David Ellis, and the difference between working with animatronic sharks versus CG piranhas for Piranha 3DD (due out in November). He also talked about the experience of playing Flash Thompson in The Amazing Spider-Man, and what it was like to work with director Marc Webb. Check out what he had to say after the jump:

Close-Up Still of SPIDER-MAN Suit on the Set of the Reboot

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 21st, 2011 at 1:59 pm

With Marc Webb’s Spider-Man reboot currently filming on location in LA, amateur photographers have jumped at the chance to snap shots of Spidey running around the streets. Just a couple of days ago, we brought you footage of a stuntman in the Spider-Man suit performing an action scene in the street. It appears that this same sequence has been filming for the last few days, and someone finally got a really clear shot of the stuntman in action.

Hit the jump to check out the image. The untitled 3D Spider-Man reboot starring Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone is set for release on July 3, 2012.

C. Thomas Howell Cast in SPIDER-MAN Reboot; Michelle Pfeiffer Takes on WELCOME TO PEOPLE

by Jason Barr    Posted: January 10th, 2011 at 6:53 pm

We have a couple additional casting tidbits to send your way tonight.  First up, C. Thomas Howell (The Outsiders) has been cast in an unspecified role for Marc Webb’s Spider-Man reboot.  Per Cinema Blend (via Italy’s own Bad Taste), Howell confirmed his casting via his personal Facebook page and is set to join the film’s shoot (which is already in progress in L.A.) on January 25th.  Howell joins a cast that includes Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Sally Field, and Martin Sheen.  The Spider-Man reboot hits theaters July 3rd, 2012.

Next up, the cast for Alex Kurtzman’s (co-writer Cowboys and Aliens) Welcome to People keeps on growing as Michelle Pfeiffer has agreed to join Kurtzman’s directorial debut.  Per EW, Pfeiffer is set to play Chris Pine’s widowed mother in the film which tells the story of an estranged son (Pine) who returns home for his father’s funeral and begins to uncover his secret life in the process.  In addition to Pine and Pfeiffer, Welcome to People also stars Elizabeth Banks and Olivia Wilde.  It begins shooting next week in L.A. with a 2012 theatrical release in mind.

John Malkovich Confirms he was the Vulture in Sam Raimi’s SPIDER-MAN 4

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: April 16th, 2010 at 8:16 am

Back in January, when Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire were still attached to Spider-Man 4, rumors were everywhere that John Malkovich was going to be in the film and he’d play the Vulture.

Well, it looks like the online rumors were very real, as I recently got to speak with Malkovich as part of a roundtable and he confirmed the online reports.  He also talked about his thoughts on being part of the Spider-Man universe and why, perhaps, the project fell apart.  Hit the jump for more:

Sony Says Logan Lerman Is NOT Spider-Man

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: April 11th, 2010 at 9:21 pm

On Saturday, we reported that, according to HitFix, actor Logan Lerman (Percy Jackson) was “almost 100% locked” to star in Marc Webb’s Spider-Man reboot.  Tonight, Deadline is reporting that “Lerman was 100% not going to be Spidey and that he is not on the list of candidates being seriously considered.”  This is February all over again when Lerman said he was in early discussions to play the part and Sony responded that, “No offers have been made, nor have any business discussions been made with Lerman.”

Obviously, this is a major role and everyone wants to know who will have the near-impossible task of following Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man.  Maybe we’ll all wake up tomorrow and learn that Lerman is Peter Parker, but only in the metaphysical sense that, on some level, we are all Peter Parker.  As always, I’m going to keep my fingers crossed for metaphysical casting news.

For a brief refresher on the Spidey reboot story thus far, hit the jump.

Does Sony Pictures Want Logan Lerman for Director Marc Webb’s SPIDER-MAN?

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: April 10th, 2010 at 3:32 pm

Back in early February, 18-year-old Logan Lerman, the star of Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief, said he was in early discussions to play Peter Parker in Sony’s reboot of the Spider-Man franchise for director Marc Webb.

Shortly after the news hit the net, Sony made sure (via THR) to let everyone know Lerman was one of many actors being considered for the role as they said, “No offers have been made, nor have any business discussions been made with Lerman.”

But a new report on HitFix says Logan Lerman is the first choice for Sony Pictures reboot and is “almost 100% locked”, but is not yet in contract negotiations for the role.  More after the jump:

Is Marc Webb Directing the Next Three SPIDER-MAN Movies!?

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: January 19th, 2010 at 4:19 pm

[UPDATE: Sony has confirmed the story, but only mentions one movie, not three. Full press release after the jump.]

While I thought Sony was going to wait awhile and take meetings with a lot of people before deciding on who to give the Spider-Man franchise to…it looks like I was mistaken.  That’s because Vulture is reporting director Marc Webb ((500) Days of Summer) is not only going to direct the next Spider-Man movie…he’s going to direct the next three!!  They’re also reporting the rebooted franchise is going to focus “far more on the private life of Peter Parker.”

With Webb’s name floating around the franchise for the last few weeks, it’s not exactly a surprise that he’s being given the keys to the Ferrari.  But I’ll admit to being shocked that he’s getting a three picture deal as he hasn’t demonstrated his ability with a huge budget and massive special effects.  I’m not saying he can’t do it…I just think there is going to be something in the contract that lets the studio get rid of him if it doesn’t work out.

If Vulture’s report is true, expect a press release very soon.  The next big question is going to be…who gets cast as Peter Parker and does he look like he could be in High School.  I really don’t want a twenty five year old playing seventeen.  More as we hear it.

SPIDER-MAN Reboot Already Written; Film to be “Gritty, Contemporary”

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: January 11th, 2010 at 9:47 pm

More details have arisen regarding today’s massive news that Sony would be scrapping Spider-Man 4, kicking out Sam Raimi, Tobey Maguire, et al., and rebooting the series.  EW reports that Sony wants “a more gritty, contemporary redo of the series,” and are focused on younger, up-and-coming directors.  I’m going to try and be optimistic and not take that to mean Sony wants someone who can make a good film, but more importantly won’t have enough weight to push any independent artistic decisions.

EW also reports that Sony was always aiming to reboot the series in 2012 no matter what, but they did want one last outing with Raimi, Maguire, and co.  This means that Sony just pushed up the timetable on setting up a crappy precedent where they don’t have to use over forty years of material from the comics, but can just keep redoing the series to suit the demographic with the most purchasing power at the time.  That’s why when Sony means Peter Parker is going back to high-school, it means they’re skewing towards the Twilight crowd because they know the fanboys will nut up, take it, and then complain about it after they’ve already paid x-amount of dollars to see it (most likely in 3D; Sony hasn’t announced that for this new movie, but it’s a safe assumption they’ll jump on that bandwagon as well).

Hit the jump for more details on the Spidey reboot story, including the status of the script, why Sony is rushing to get this film made, and when we can expect to hear who the new director and star of the series will be.

SPIDER-MAN 4 Dead; Sam Raimi, Tobey Maguire, and Cast Out; Reboot Set for Summer 2012

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: January 11th, 2010 at 3:18 pm

So here’s your news story of the day: Deadline is reporting that Spider-Man 4 is no more, which was confirmed by a press release Sony Pictures sent out.  The next Spider-Man movie will be a reboot with a new director, cast, working off a script by James Vanderbilt.  The point of contention on Spider-Man 4 was that Raimi said he couldn’t make Sony’s Summer 2011 release date and make a creatively rewarding film.  Deadline also reports that Maguire wasn’t upset at the decision and feels he’s made three quality Spider-Man films.  Most fans would agree with two-thirds of his assessment.  However, Maguire could move to The Shire as he was rumored to play the lead in Guillermo Del Toro’s The Hobbit (a rumor which Maguire denied, but other sources say that he’s fibbing)  As for Raimi, this could open up his move to World of Warcraft or Dennis Lehane’s The Given Day.

Of course, I believe the news of Spider-Man 4‘s collapse is a bummer for fans of the franchise.  Raimi won’t have a chance to redeem himself from the third film, and reboots are so overdone, and in the case of Spider-Man, completely unnecessary.  The first film came out in 2002 and Spider-Man 3, for all its faults, in no way killed the franchise.  We do not need a refresher.  There’s also a lot of blatant (and expected) spinning in the press release.  The one that stings the most is Michael Lynton, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures, saying, ” We have always believed that story comes first,” This casts aspersions on Raimi’s ability as a storyteller, they’re going back to a story they’ve already told, and I think even without Deadline’s report, it was clear that this was motivated more by release date than by story.

Hit the jump to read the press release and its poor argument for moving the character backwards instead of forwards.

John Malkovich Waiting For SPIDER-MAN 4 Script, Vulture Confirmed?

by Bill Graham    Posted: January 10th, 2010 at 2:17 pm

Spider-Man 4 has a number of things still up in the air, including the recent delay of shooting and who will be the villain(s) in the upcoming Sam Raimi superhero flick. Today, things got a bit clearer, as John Malkovich talked with “Quelli Che il Calcio,” an Italian soccer TV show, about his involvement in the film.

Badtatse.it reports that while Malkovich did not deny he would play the role of the Vulture, he did confirm that he was waiting for the script. Malkovich added that he hoped filming would begin soon.

For full details and what this means for Spider-Man 4, hit the jump.

Tobey Maguire Chimes in on SPIDER-MAN 4 Production Delays

by Matt Currie    Posted: January 8th, 2010 at 4:07 pm

As we reported a few days ago, Sam Raimi’s highly anticipated Spider-Man 4 is rumored to have hit a sizable snag in the scripting process, which has delayed production and resulted in the flick being bumped from its intended release date of May 6, 2011.  Today, star Tobey Maguire did his best to spread a little bit of sunshine on the seemingly gloomy situation. Speaking with the LA Times’ The Envelope [via THR's Heat Vision Blog] Maguire claims to be unfazed by the whole kafuffle, saying:

“Like anything, it’s a process. We’re just in the midst of the process. We have a lot of great stuff in terms of story and script. We’re just trying to dial it in and get it ready as quickly as possible. Of course, these movies are a very big undertaking and take a lot more time than a drama or something more straightforward.”

Hit the jump for additional info, more from Maguire, and my thoughts on this tangled web.

SPIDER-MAN 4 Delay Gives PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES and THOR New Release Dates

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: January 6th, 2010 at 8:31 pm

Yesterday, we reported that the production of the newest installment in the Spider-Man franchise is delayed and likely will not be ready for its planned May 6, 2011 release date.  According to Box Office Mojo, Thor and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides have adjusted their release dates to take advantage of such valuable box office real estate.  Thor has vacated its announced release date (May 20, 2011) and will now hit theaters on May 6, 2011, keeping the date in the Marvel Comics (if not the Sony Pictures) family.  The most recent buzz on Thor has been good, and this new release date sets it up to be the first big hit of summer 2011.  Meanwhile, Pirates 4 seized Thor‘s old spot, and will now be released on May 20, 2011.

It was initially reported that Spider-Man 4 would continue to target a summer 2011 release, but further information suggests that the release date will be pushed back “several months” to make sure the script is good.  Whether or not Spider-Man 4 will eventually be released later that summer will be worked out soon enough, but with both Thor and Pirates 4, May 2011 has the potential to be a fantastic month for blockbuster entertainment.

SPIDER-MAN 4 Start Date Pushed Back, Release Date Now Uncertain; Could Film Be in 3D?

by Bob Starr    Posted: January 5th, 2010 at 5:00 pm

The next installment of the Spider-Man franchise could lose its coveted May 11, 2011 opening (due to script problems).  Director Sam Raimi has yet to settle on a script, a process that has already involved screenwriters Jamie Vanderbilt, David Lindsay-Abaire, and Gary Ross.  Currently in the hands of Alvin Sargant, who wrote Spider-Man 2 and 3, Sony is still planning on a Summer 2011 release but studio sources are saying, “It is unlikely that May 11, 2011, date will be made.”

Originally set to start filming in February, production was pushed back to early March then late March or early April.  Currently there is no official start date.  While Sony co-chairman Amy Pascal assured fans they were still working toward the original date saying, “I’m going to do everything I can to make May,” she acknowledged the importance of having a completed script, “…I’m not going to start a movie where the script isn’t right yet. Not unless I want my career to be over.”

Hit the jump for more on Spider-Man 4 in 3D and casting.

Is Tobey Maguire Swinging to the Shire to Play Bilbo Baggins in Guillermo Del Toro’s THE HOBBIT?

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: December 14th, 2009 at 12:28 pm

Latino Review is reporting that Tobey Maguire’s people and the producers of The Hobbit are talking about having the actor topline Guillermo Del Toro’s highly-anticipated prequel to The Lord of the Rings.  Apparently, the story started to develop innocuously at the press junket for Brothers where Maguire was asked what director he would like to work with and he answered, “Guillermo Del Toro”.  Then he had to go on and follow it up with, “We may have something here in the near future.”  El Mayimbe went and checked with his industry sources and it looks like, “we’re in the early stages of talks between CAA and the producers of the Hobbit film for Tobey to topline the film as Bilbo Baggins!”

Keep in mind that these are just early talks and that Maguire has not been cast and no offer has been made.  However, since it turns out that Spider-Man 4 and 5 aren’t shooting back-to-back, Maguire would have time in his schedule provided Spidey sticks to shooting in Winter 2010 and the first Hobbit movie stays on track to shoot in mid-Summer 2010.  However, there’s a little bit of an issue with The Hobbit making that start late since as Del Toro told fans last week that WB still hasn’t given the official greenlight.  Furthermore, since MGM holds half of the rights to the property and they’re being auctioned off next month.  Del Toro and Peter Jackson have been funding pre-production out of their own pockets but they need a studio to head into filming.  The casting of a name-star like Maguire could push WB to finally pull the trigger, but we’ll see.

John Malkovich as the Vulture in SPIDER-MAN 4? Anne Hathaway Not as Black Cat But as New Character “The Vulturess”?

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: December 8th, 2009 at 11:42 am

Movieline is reporting that John Malkovich will play the Vulture in Spider-Man 4 and that Anne Hathway-who had previously been connected to the role Black Cat-would play an entirely new character called “The Vulturess”.  No one should have to deal with this kind of batshit insanity when they first turn on their computer.

For those not up on their Spidey lore, the Vulture is an old man who flies with razor sharp wings and employs a harness that gives him super-strength.  /Film says that “all information is pointing to the Vulture (aka Adrien Toomes) taking over the Bugle,” but I haven’t seen that information and /Film provides no source for that speculation at this time. As for Black Cat (aka Felicia Hardy), she is an anti-hero who is a cat-burglar but also frequent Spidey ally and love interest who doesn’t know his true identity.  But Movieline says that in the place of the Cat, Hardy would become the Vulturess whose affiliation and powers remain unknown.  Finally, the story notes that there’s no room for Spidey villain the Lizard (aka Dr. Curt Conners) which has again been nothing but wishful thinking with only rumors to suggest that Dylan Baker, who played Conners in Spider-Man 2 and 3, would finally transform into the giant reptile.

This is all very exciting, albeit completely out of left-field, and it should be interesting to see how this story develops.  However, let me stress there is no official report that Malkovich or Hathaway are involved with the film or that any of these characters will be featured.  Well, except for Spider-Man.  He’ll probably be in the movie.

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