Latest News on Spider-Man 3
July 21, 2009
World of Warcraft Has a Director: Sam Raimi! ![]()
Think it's impressive that Sam Raimi's will have directed four Spider-Man movies? How about the fact that he'll follow that up with the adaptation of World of Warcraft? More...
April 10, 2009
Venom Spinoff Officially in the Works ![]()
Though they weren't at liberty to discuss any of the details, calling them "super secret," writers Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese have divulged that they've been hired to pen the screenplay for a "Venom" spinoff from the "Spider-Man" franchise. More...
September 05, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Raimi and Maguire return for Spider-Man 4 and 5
This week's Ketchup bottle brings news about Spider-Man 4 & 5, Ghostbusters 3, and casting news for Matt Damon, Denzel Washington, and Jennifer Connelly. More...
July 31, 2008
Sony Still Eyeing Venom Spinoff? ![]()
Sony and Marvel aren't saying anything publicly, but development has apparently started up again on a potential spinoff feature for Spider-Man 3's Venom. More...
July 19, 2008
Holy Box-Office, Batman! Dark Knight Makes $66M On Record-Breaking Opening Day
With anticipation so high theaters across the country were adding midnight and early a.m. shows to meet demand, Christopher Nolan's Batman sequel The Dark Knight took in an estimated $66.4 million on opening day. If projections are accurate, it... More...
May 06, 2008
2008 MTV Movie Award Nominations Announced
It's almost time to hand out some golden popcorn -- the nominations for the 2008 MTV Movie Awards have been announced! More...
March 04, 2008
Rush Hour 3 Takes '07 DVD Rental Crown
It may not have been quite the box-office phenomenon that its predecessors were -- and critics may have disliked it enough to keep it down at 20 percent on the Tomatometer -- but that didn't stop Rush Hour 3 from emerging as the top DVD rental of... More...
December 20, 2007
Sam Raimi Wants to Drag Me to Hell
Over the past few months, we've talked a lot about Sam Raimi's busy schedule as a producer, but his directorial follow-up to Spider-Man 3 has remained a mystery -- until now, that is. More...
December 13, 2007
David Benioff on The Kite Runner: The RT Interview
Adapting a book into a feature film can be a daunting task, especially when it is one of the best selling books in recent history. But David Benioff, the screenwriter of The Kite Runner -- opening on December 14th -- bravely decided to tackle this... More...
December 12, 2007
Walter Murch on Youth Without Youth: The RT Interview (With Exclusive Photos and Clips!)
This week, Francis Ford Coppola's Youth Without Youth hits theaters in limited release. The tale of a writer who becomes young again after being struck by lightning is a personal one for Coppola, so it's apropos that legendary editor and longtime... More...
December 06, 2007
China Imposes Three-Month Ban on American Films
Remember last summer, when we were all complaining about Chinese theaters getting the world premiere of Spider-Man 3? More...
October 31, 2007
Spider-Man 4 Script On Its Way
The questions of who will be directing and starring in it remain unanswered, but Spider-Man 4 just got itself a screenwriter. More...
October 30, 2007
RT on DVD: Spider-Man 3 Arrives, My So-Called Life Re-issued!
Comic book fans should already feel their spidey senses a' tingling, because this week in home video belongs to a certain web-slinging superhero (Spider-Man 3). Of course, we're also amped for Angela Chase's long awaited return to DVD (My... More...
October 29, 2007
Spider-Man 3 DVD Preview: Sam Raimi Swoons for Blu Ray
Director Sam Raimi made a guest appearance at Sony Imageworks visual effects presentation for the Spider-Man 3 DVD, where he stayed long enough to say he was high on the new high-def transfer of his latest film. More...
October 27, 2007
Sam Raimi Awaits Spider-Man 4 Script
Everybody wants to know about Spider-Man 4, so at a recent press day Sam Raimi was prepared to address that inevitable question. The answer: He is currently awaiting an assignment, which is in turn dependent on a script. More...
October 18, 2007
Spider-Man 3 DVD Preview: Sandman
Part 2 of our Sony Imageworks visit continues with a look at the CG magic behind Spider-Man 3 villain Sandman, and the processes that took years to perfect! More...
October 17, 2007
Spider-Man 3 DVD Preview: Creating Venom
When Spider-Man 3 hits DVD shelves later this month, it will come with a plethora of extras, including over six hours (!) of bonus materials, including a number of featurettes devoted to the film's digitally-enhanced villains, Sandman and Venom,... More...
August 08, 2007
Spider-Man 4 Still Needs a Screenwriter
This is just a tidbit of an item, but if you've been waiting with bated breath to find out who will be scripting the inevitable Spider-Man 4, it's an important one. Well, actually, we still don't know who'll be writing it -- but IGN Movies is... More...
July 31, 2007
Early Production Underway for Spider-Man 4
Yep, just a little more vague mumbling about what might happen on Spider-Man 4, but when Sam Raimi has something to say, it's usually worth listening to. More...
July 18, 2007
Stan Lee Chats About Iron Man, The Hulk, and The Fantastic Four
When Marvel man Stan Lee isn't doing goofy little cameos in superhero movies, he's hosting a TV series called "Who Wants to Be a Superhero?" -- but let's just focus on the movies for now. More...
July 13, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Potter" Power Takes Control of Multiplexes
The Hogwarts posse is back with the highly anticipated launch of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", the fifth film in the blockbuster wizard series which has already grossed $3.53 billion worldwide. More...
July 12, 2007
"Spider-Man 4" Already on the Horizon
It's only been a few weeks since "Spider-Man 3" hit theaters (the chorus of critical "meh"'s is still ringing in our ears), but does that mean it's too early to talk more Spidey sequels? If you're the folks at the relatively... More...
July 03, 2007
"Spidey 3" Wins Domestic Battle; "Pirates 3" Takes Global
The battle of the summer's biggest smash isn't decided just yet, but it looks like "Spider-Man 3" will have to be content with the biggest domestic release -- while "At World's End" takes the global prize. More...
July 02, 2007
A Pair of (Potential) New Projects for Sam Raimi
And interestingly enough, both of 'em are high-concept sci-fi movies that'd probably fit Mr. Raimi to a tee. More...
June 27, 2007
Sam Raimi Discusses "Spider-Man 4" Villains
A whole bunch of new bad guys might be on their way ... but still no love for The Lizard? More...
June 24, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: "Evan" Not-So-Mighty Opens at #1
Steve Carell took over the number one spot this weekend with his new comedy "Evan Almighty," but it failed to generate the flood of business needed to recoup its mammoth production cost. More...
June 18, 2007
Marvel Takes Time on "Spider-Man 4"
Whatever critics and analysts say about "Spider-Man 3," a fourth one is still a given. Even Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige concedes that, though what form it would take with which actors and directors remains to be decided. More...
June 17, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: "Fantastic Four" Clobbers Box Office Foes
Fox scored its first number one hit in five months with "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" which grossed an estimated $57.4M on its opening weekend, tripling its nearest competitor's sales. More...
June 03, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: "Pirates" #1, "Knocked Up" Strong #2
Disney still claimed the most popular film in the land with "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" despite a drop that was sizable even by tentpole standards. Universal generated a stronger than expected debut for its new adult... More...
May 31, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Knocked Up" Expecting Solid Arrival
Call it the weekend of the actor/producer. Three new films with stars that do double duty behind the scenes (or have good agents that can snag a free credit) enter a marketplace filled with big-budget tentpole pics quickly eroding away. More...
May 24, 2007
Harry Potter and the Tokyo Premiere
You'd think that a "Harry Potter" movie would obviously premiere somewhere in London, right? Nope. Tokyo. Just like "Spider-Man 3." More...
May 24, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Pirates" Awaits Massive Holiday Treasure
Multiplexes are stocking up on popcorn, soda, and overpriced candy in anticipation of record crowds that could make this Memorial Day holiday frame the biggest weekend in box office history. More...
May 20, 2007
Box Office Wrapup: Shrek Inherits Box Office Crown
Movie fans came out in droves this weekend to see their favorite green ogre's newest adventure as "Shrek the Third" easily captured the box office crown and broke the record for the biggest opening ever for an animated film. More...
May 17, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Mighty "Shrek" Returns To Claim Crown
Attacking theaters on the same May 18 date as the original ogre toon from six years ago, "Shrek the Third" stomps into the marketplace this weekend ready to seize the box office crown. More...
May 13, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Spidey Rules, Fonda Flops
Peter Parker suffered a massive sophomore slide, but "Spider-Man 3" still dominated the box office around the globe spending a second weekend at number one with no other film coming anywhere near its stellar numbers. More...
May 12, 2007
Spidey's agonizing, introspective and second-guessing himself every step of the way, like Woody Allen in a mask and stretchy pants. Your friendly neurotic Spider-Man. ![]()
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May 11, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man 4" Villain Talk, George Lucas Smack Talk, "Hulk" Girlfriend Talk, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, talk has already focused on what villains may appear in the next "Spider-Man" flick, George Lucas takes a swipe at "Spider-Man 3" but dishes little on his own work, and "The Hulk" gets not only... More...
May 10, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "28 Weeks Later" and "Georgia Rule" To Battle For #2 Spot
In what must be a first at the box office, an aerobics queen takes on killer zombies in a vicious battle for the silver medal during what no doubt will be another mammoth weekend for "Spider-Man 3." More...
May 10, 2007
Lucas Gives a Few "Star Wars" & "Indy 4" Hints (and Calls "Spidey 3" Silly!)
The man who created Jar Jar Binks has called the third "Spider-Man" flick "silly." More...
May 09, 2007
Captain Jack Wants His Records Back: "Pirates 3" to Open Early
The good news is that us "Pirates" junkies can get our next fix a little bit earlier than previously expected. The bad news is that it's only by a few hours. More...
May 07, 2007
Who'll Be the Villains in "Spider-Man 4"?
It's a very amusing game for those who adore comic books and movies in equal measure: Not only who'll be playing which role in the next superhero flicks, but which characters will be making their big-screen debuts. One source seems to know a... More...
May 06, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Spider-Man 3 Demolishes Records in Historic Debut
In the most lopsided box office victory in history, the hugely anticipated super sequel "Spider-Man 3" swung into theaters and monopolized the marketplace breaking the all-time records for both opening day and opening weekend in the... More...
May 04, 2007
Topher Grace Makes Up Venom's Best Lines
Villains are usually the coolest part of any action movie. They usually have outlandish character traits and the best lines. "Spider-Man 3" finally gives us Venom, and actor Topher Grace made sure that he was the funniest as well as the... More...
May 03, 2007
Franco On "Spider-Man 3" Fights; More B.O. Domination
Everyone knows that action scenes are made up of skillfully edited segments that flow in an exciting sequence, but each little bit could be a full day's work on the set. More...
May 03, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Spidey Senses Tingling For a Record Opening Weekend
Will the friendly neighborhood webslinger reclaim the holy grail of the movie biz - the opening weekend box office record? More...
May 03, 2007
Critical Consensus: "Spider-Man" Dangles, "Lucky" A Bad Bet
"Lucky You," a dramedy set in the high-stakes world of professional poker (starring Eric Bana and Drew Barrymore), is one of this week's two new wide releases. But when the other one features Tobey Maguire in red spandex... More...
May 02, 2007
"Spider-Man 3" Producer Explains Bigger Budget
Sequel budgets always get higher as they have to top their predecessors. But when the franchise is "Spider-Man," the studio tends to loosen the checkbook. Producer Laura Ziskin explained why "Spider-Man 3" had to cost more than... More...
May 02, 2007
"Spidey 3" Breaks Records Overseas; Plans Biggest NA Opening Ever
The movie doesn't even open in North America until Friday, but that hasn't stopped "Spider-Man 3" from breaking a few records overseas. Plus it'll be opening in a record number of N.A. theaters, too. More...
May 01, 2007
Campbell Explains "Spider-Man 3" Cameos to Maguire
Sam Raimi fans know they can always count on a Bruce Campbell cameo, so when the director brought "Spider-Man" to the big screen, there was fertile ground for the "Evil Dead" star to come in. More...
April 30, 2007
Dunst Admits Bad Spidey Acting
Kirsten Dunst is an acclaimed actor having conquered period pieces, character drama and comedy. Can the "Spider-Man" films be her biggest acting challenge to date? More...
April 29, 2007
Box Office Wrapup: "Disturbia" Threepeats Over Dead Weekend
Awaiting the arrival of their webslinging hero, North American audiences avoided the multiplexes and held onto their money rejecting the slate of new releases that Hollywood dumped into theaters. That allowed the hit suspense pic... More...
April 28, 2007
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April 28, 2007
Church Puts Sandman's Kills Into Perspective
Like most "Spider-Man" villains, Sandman isn't all bad. He's got a sick kid to take care of and didn't mean to turn to crime. But when given the powers to dematerialize and reform as weapons of mass destruction, he kind of uses his... More...
April 27, 2007
"Spider-Man 3" Turns "Spider-Man 1" on Its Head
Sam Raimi never does "Spider-Man" as just a guy in tights beating up bad guys. The first film had a huge moral message and the second even tried having Peter Parker give up the powers. Now, "Spider-Man 3" even revises some... More...
April 27, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: George Lucas And Mark Hamill Re-team, "Alien Vs. Predator 2" Pics, "Spider-Man 3" Breaks The Bank, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, George Lucas and Mark Hamill are re-teaming for another "Star Wars" project, the first "Alien Vs. Predator 2" pictures appeared, and "Spider-Man 3" cost a LOT of money. More...
April 27, 2007
David Goyer to Direct "Magneto"
He's had his hand in a whole bunch of superhero flicks, and you can now add another one on to the filmography of writer/director David S. Goyer. He'll be directing and (re-)writing the "Magneto" flick for Fox. More...
April 26, 2007
Prepare Yourself: "Spider-Man" Dances!
Fans of Spider-Man have been excited to see the dark suited incarnation of their hero brought to the screen since the teaser poster revealed it. But even they have no idea what's in store for Peter Parker. Possessed by the darkness, he gets so... More...
April 25, 2007
"Spidey" Ticket Sales are Huge -- and So Are the Bootlegs
Looks like some good news / bad news for "Spider-Man 3." On one hand the flick's tickets are selling like hotcakes already. On the other hand, you can already buy a bootleg in the streets of Beijing for about a buck. (Allegedly.) More...
April 23, 2007
"Spider-Man 3" -- The Most Expensive Film Ever Made?
Is "Spider-Man 3" the most expensive movie ever made? Radar alleges so, adding production costs and subsequent marketing dollars into a half-billion dollar estimated price tag. More...
April 22, 2007
No Topher Grace Cameo in "Oceans 13"
The "Oceans Eleven" remake series have had great celebrity cameos. Bruce Willis stole the uncredited show in "Oceans 12" and Topher Grace popped up in each of the first two films, as one of Brad Pitt’s celebrity card students... More...
April 22, 2007
Raimi Confirms Another "Spider-Man" Trilogy
With "Spider-Man 3" nearing its opening and the lead actors and director’s contracts up, the fate of a second trilogy, or even a fourth film, is up in the air. Sam Raimi confirmed that the studio, Columbia Pictures, is interested in... More...
April 20, 2007
Raimi & Dunst "Would" do "Spider-Man 4"
As part of our daily "Spider-Man 3" coverage, we bring you a recent statement by series director Sam Raimi. Short version: Clearly he's not averse to doing another "Spider-Man" flick some time in the future, maybe. More...
April 20, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Ed Norton As "Incredible Hulk," Ledger's Scary Joker, Early Reactions to "Spider-Man 3," And More!
In This Week's Ketchup, Edward Norton gets to take over the role of Bruce Banner in "The Incredible Hulk," Heath Ledger will portray a darker, scarier Joker than what audiences are accustomed to in "The Dark Knight," and... More...
April 20, 2007
Spidey Sense Tingling! “Spider-Man 3” Has a Tomatometer!
Though flicks like "300" and "Ghost Rider" have been opening to huge numbers, everyone knows blockbuster season doesn't officially start until the big-budget sequels come out. Well, break out the sunscreen because summer '07... More...
April 18, 2007
Two New "Spidey 3" Spots Featuring Venom and Sandman
Every day we get another little "Spider-Man 3" news droplet, and here's Wednesdays: There's a pair of previously unseen international TV spots that are now available online. Just in case you need to see every single frame of the movie... More...
April 18, 2007
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April 16, 2007
"Spider-Man 3" Reactions Starting to Come In
A prickly one again for me: There's a brand-new "spy review" of "Spider-Man 3" over at AICN, but since I refuse to read extensive opinions about a movie until I see it for myself, I'll just have to point you in the right... More...
April 12, 2007
"Spider-Man 3" Bits: A Final Trailer and a Jason Schwartzman Cameo?
It seems like there's already been at least nine trailers released for "Spider-Man 3," and here's the final one. I'm not sure if it's any different from that "Comcast exclusive" trailer we saw last week, but hey, if it's... More...
April 05, 2007
Tobey Maguire Thinks Twice About a "Spider-Man 4"
This kind of stuff seems to happen like clockwork: An actor in the midst of publicizing a "part 3" will talk about how he's "done" with the series ... and then a few weeks later his tune will change just a little bit. Just ask... More...
April 04, 2007
New York to Become Spider-ized for a Full Week!
Wow. I've seen some big "marketing pushes" in my time, but this kinda takes the take. Looks like "Spider-Man" is about to overtake New York City in a very big way ... all in an effort to get YOU to see a movie you were probably... More...
March 30, 2007
"Spider-Man 3" to Make Worldwide Debut in China
Oh China, you lucky nation -- first you get the People's Revolution, then the Great Leap Forward, and now comes word that, on May 3, you'll get "Spider-Man 3" a full day before it debuts in North America. More...
March 30, 2007
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March 22, 2007
RT-UK Exclusive: Edit Suite Report and New Pics for "Stardust"
In an otherwise unremarkable office building in London's trendy Soho, the clichés are out in force; magic is being made, fantasies are coming to life and dreams are being realised. It may be marketing agencies, new media designers and ad companies... More...
March 22, 2007
Trailer Info on "Spider Man 3" & "28 Weeks Later"
You "Spider" geeks will want to keep an eye on the Comcast website this Friday, because that's when they'll be showing off their exclusive "Spider-Man 3" trailer. And there's also a little news on where you gorehounds can... More...
March 16, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man" Sans Tobey Maguire(?), "Transformers," "Superman Returns" Sequel, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, producer Avi Arad talks "Spider-Man"'s future, with or without Tobey Maguire, Shia LaBeouf explains how "Transformers" avoided an R rating, and Brandon Routh discusses his possible adversaries in the... More...
March 14, 2007
And Your New "Shazam" Is...Jake Gyllenhaal?
Last week came news that arguably one of history's silliest comic book heroes was heading to the screen (and no, it's not a remake of that Shaquille O'Neal genie movie). Now it seems Jake Gyllenhaal is being tapped to play the red suited,... More...
March 09, 2007
"Spider-Man" Will Go On Without Tobey Maguire
They're not even done constructing all the "Spider-Man 3" footage into an actual movie yet, but that won't stop the astute movie-geek interviewers from asking Avi Arad about if and when we can expect a "Spider-Man 4." More...
March 07, 2007
Tokyo Lands "Spider-Man 3" World Premiere
You know how "Spider-Man 3" is opening in the U.S. on May 4th? Well, get ready to get jealous: Japan is getting it three days earlier than that! More...
March 07, 2007
Box Office in 2006 a Big Boost Over 2005
Remember when everyone wouldn't shut up about the box office "slump" in 2005? Well, that story is now a distant memory. The 2006 domestic box office was up 5.5% over 2005 ... and that's a lot of money. More...
March 06, 2007
Seven and A Half Minutes of "Spider-Man 3" Goodness, Available Now!
Did you catch last night's special "Spider-Man 3" trailer on NBC during "Heroes?" Well, you can still log on to view the seven and a half minute "Spider-Man 3" preview for clips of at least four scenes from the flick,... More...
March 06, 2007
Tobey Maguire Waves Goodbye to "Spider-Man"
It's a pretty safe bet that (eventually) there will be some more "Spider-Man" sequels, but it doesn't look like those supervillains will have Tobey Maguire to kick around any more. More...
March 05, 2007
Thorough Breakdown of the New "Spider-Man 3" Trailer
Sony unleashed an exclusive new "Spider-Man 3" trailer for the 2007 WorldCon attendees (lucky jerks!), and suffice to say the viewers were pretty darn excited by what the villainous Venom character looks like. More...
March 02, 2007
"Spider-Man 3" Trailer on "300" and New Poster!
Things look to be gearing up again with the "Spider-Man 3" marketing machine. Yesterday we learned that a new clip would piggyback on NBC's "Heroes," and now comes word that a new trailer will come attached to the prints of... More...
March 01, 2007
"Spider-Man 3" Clip to Piggyback "Heroes"
If you're a "Spider-Man" freak then you're someone who probably watches NBC's "Heroes" pretty consistently. Either way you should check out the episode that runs on March 5th; it'll come packing some Spidey sequel goodies. More...
February 19, 2007
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February 13, 2007
Toy Fair Goodies: "Pirates," "Star Wars," "Potter," and "Spider-Man"
The movie nuts from ComingSoon.net spent an afternoon browsing through the 2007 Toy Fair, and they came back with reports on some of the biggest and most highly-anticipated tentpoles of the year, including "Harry Potter and the Order of the... More...
February 09, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Ghostbusters 3" Close To Fruition, Direct-To-Video Sequels Galore, "Ghost Rider" Screening Or Not Screening. Who Knows?
In this week's Ketchup, Dan Aykroyd has used the considerable time on his hands to pitch a third "Ghostbusters" flick, and Warner Premiere will satisfy the needs of those of us who are eager for low-budget sequels of our favorite 80s films. More...
February 09, 2007
Nifty New Designs on Venom, Goblin and Dr. Doom
If you love superhero movies then I bet you love the supervillains. And if you love those guys you'll probably get a kick out of some production artwork on two "Spider-Man 3" baddies -- plus a pretty promising touch-up for the... More...
February 06, 2007
Very Mysterious New "Spider-Man 3" Promo!
I think it's really great that this movie marketing company called National CineMedia has some as-yet-unseen "Spider-Man 3" footage residing on its website -- but know what would be even better? If I could actually watch the clip! More...
February 05, 2007
Second Trailer for "Shrek the Third"
May 2007 looks like it could be an absolute record-smasher, and DreamWorks' "Shrek the Third" is poised to be one of the big heavy hitters. Not that we needed an extra promotional clip to psych the kids up (three months early!) but... More...
February 01, 2007
De Laurentiises Bless "Evil Dead" Remake ... and Want More "Hannibal"
Sam Raimi is a bona fide mogul now with his Ghost House Pictures studio producing horror movies while he's off making "Spider-Man" movies. Back in the day, he needed Dino De Laurentiis's help to make the third "Evil Dead" film,... More...
January 26, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Sundance Reviews, Oscars Announced, Connery On "Indy 4," And More!
In this week's Ketchup, our correspondents from The Sundance Festival gave their thoughts on several premiering films, and the Oscar nominations were first announced, then debated. More...
January 24, 2007
Look Out! Screenshots of "Spider-Man 3"
It won't arrive in theaters for more than three months, but the spoilers, interviews, and other assorted information regarding "Spider-Man 3" are already in full swing -- it's almost as if the studio was looking for free advance... More...
January 22, 2007
Koepp to Write "Spider-Man 4"?
The ink's barely dry on his script for the fourth "Indiana Jones," but screenwriter David Koepp is already in talks to write the fourth installment in Columbia Pictures' "Spider-Man" series. More...
January 22, 2007
Lizard Still in Play for Spidey Films
Dylan Baker will still have a supporting role in "Spider-Man 3." With Sandman, Venom and Harry Osborn's Green Goblin, there isn't much room to bring in The Lizard. But the films have kept his alter ego, played by Dylan Baker, in play. More...
January 19, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man 3's" Venomous Action Figure, "Alien Vs. Predator 2's" Preview Pic, Kevin Smith's Horror Trip, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, the requisite "Spider-Man 3" tidbit came in the form of an action figure, and "Alien Vs. Predator 2" joined the fray with a preview photo of its own. More...
January 18, 2007
"Spider-Man 3" Final Show Down Spoilers
Spoilerphobes be warned: Dark Horizons has posted a fairly detailed breakdown of what will be -- according to FilmIck -- the climactic battle in "Spider-Man 3." More...
January 16, 2007
"Spider-Man 3"'s Venom Makes His First Appearance!
Up until now the appearance of the infamous Venom has been one of the biggest "Spider-Man 3" secrets, but thanks to the toymakers of the world, we now have a whole bunch of images of the villainous symbiote ... and an action figure! More...
January 12, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Beyonce Gets Dissed And Defended, Sam Raimi Gives Some Hints On The Next Two "Spider-Man" Movies, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Beyonce's detractors and defenders converge in perfect harmony in the RT forums, and Sam Raimi makes up for the lack of a new "Transformers" trailer by giving some spicy info about both "Spider-Man 3"... More...
January 09, 2007
Breakdown of the New "Spider-Man 3" Promo Clip
Sony's showing off a 5-minute "Spider-Man 3" clip down at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show, but if you can't make it down to Nevada to enjoy the goods, one of the readers of SuperheroHype.com has some info you might enjoy. More...
January 08, 2007
Sam Raimi Drops a Little Hint on "Spider-Man 4"
"Spider-Man 3" is still over four months away, but that hasn't prevented the fans and filmmakers from discussing the possibility of a fourth wall-climbing adventure... More...
January 05, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Indiana Jones" Is Back, "National Treasure 2" Gets A Name, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" To TV, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, The much anticipated return of "Indiana Jones" is confirmed, and the "National Treasure" sequel gets a flashy title. More...
January 02, 2007
First Official TV Spot for "Spider-Man 3"
We've all watched the "Spider-Man 3" trailer about 19 times by now, so here's something new: The very first TV spot! Hey, we'll take what we can get... More...
December 29, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: Talia Shire Talks "Rocky," Teasers Galore, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Talia Shire gives her views on Adrian's absence from "Rocky Balboa," and we've got all sorts of trailers and teasers, from "The Fantastic Four 2," "Grind House" and "Ocean's 13." More...
December 26, 2006
Sam Raimi Spills Some "Spider-Man 3" Beans
The world has to wait for May to see what's up with good ol' "Spider-Man," but based on the guy's most recent theatrical trailer, the web-head looks to be knee-deep in trouble. Director Sam Raimi recently had a chat with Premiere... More...
December 22, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: A Real "Transformers" Trailer, James Franco Talks "Spider-Man 3," Doug Jones Talks "Silver Surfer," And More!
In this week's Ketchup, we had a first glimpse of Keith Richards in the third "Pirates of the Caribbean" (only for the photo to be removed at the studio's request), and the first official "Transformers" trailer appeared. More...
December 21, 2006
First Pic of Keith Richards as Jack Sparrow Senior!
Johnny Depp used him as inspiration for "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl." He was supposed to pop up in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," but didn't. And now he's guaranteed to appear in... More...
December 19, 2006
Franco Talks "Spidey 3" ... and Probably Not "Spidey 4"
We've been hearing a lot of the same stuff from the "Spider-Man" principals about how they'd all been signed for three-picture deals, which is why you don't hear much concrete buzz about a "Spider-Man 4," etc. etc. And now... More...
December 15, 2006
"Spider-Man 3" Villain Secrets and Sequel Talk Unveiled
Where does "Spider-Man 3" baddie Venom get his powers? Who might director Sam Raimi keep around for another sequel? Find out in the latest episode of "Spidey" secrets and spoilers! More...
December 08, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man 3" Teasers, "Pirates 3" Pics And Rumors, "Transformers" Images, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, we just can't get enough of those tidbits from the upcoming third installments of "Spider-Man" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" and the live-action "Transformers." More...
December 05, 2006
New Peeks at Spidey 3 and Pirates 3!
It really stinks to have to sit and wait for movies like these ones, but as long as we keep getting a constant string of posters, trailers, set pics and photo galleries, we're happy. Actually we're not, but we'll take what we can get, right? More...
December 01, 2006
Tobey Maguire Calling It Quits After "Spider-Man 3"?
If the rumors of Sam Raimi being approached to direct "The Hobbit" are true, now might be a good time for him to bail out on New York and swing over to Middle-Earth: Tobey Maguire isn't thinking "Oh, boy!" on the concept of... More...
November 24, 2006
Brand-New "Spider-Man 3" Footage Online
If you and your turkey-stuffed family happened to watch TV last night, you might have been enjoying "Spider-Man 2" on Fox. If so, you may have already seen these "Spider-Man 3" promo clips. Me, I was fast asleep by 9pm. More...
November 22, 2006
A Pair of New Posters for Spidey's Third Swing
I don't know how to jazz this news up in any colorful way, so I'll just say it: There's a brand-new pair of "Spider-Man 3" posters that you can check out, if that sounds like something you'd enjoy. Me, I just want the freakin' movie... More...
November 17, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man 3" Sneak Peek, Keira Knightley Jumping Ship, MGM Hedging Its Bets, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, we snuck a peek at the "Spider-Man 3" trailer, Keira Knightley may jump ship before the "Pirates" franchise walks the plank, and MGM seems to be putting all its eggs in a few baskets. More...
November 16, 2006
Harry Potter Conjures Up a One-Sheet
OK, so we don't really do "poster reports" on just any movie, but I'm told these Potter movies are pretty darn popular, so here we go: Available just recently is a brand-new teaser poster for "Harry Potter and the Order of the... More...
November 13, 2006
Unfinished "Spider-Man 3" Trailer -- Now with Venom!
It might not survive on the internet for too long, so if you want to see what Venom is going to look like in "Spider-Man 3," and you don't mind suffering through some obviously incomplete special effects, then you better click the goods... More...
November 13, 2006
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November 10, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: Spider-Man 3
OK, so maybe the movie's six long months away, but we Spider-fans are no strangers to patience. (Then again, 3 Spider-movies in five years is pretty impressive.) Oh yes, the trailer. Well, every network and website in the universe is presently... More...
November 09, 2006
"Spidey 3" Trailer to Hit Everywhere Tonight
Calling all Spider-fans: Tonight you'll want to be in front of a TV for at least a few minutes, just long enough to enjoy the brand-new "Spider-Man 3" trailer. And then you can go back to bowling or Xbox or whatever else you were doing. More...
November 03, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: RT's Halloween Movie Countdown, Another "Spider-Man" Villain, "Superman" Sequel News, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Rotten Tomatoes counted down the best reviewed horror films just in time for Halloween, "Spider-Man 3" has another villain onboard, and "Superman" will return again. More...
October 30, 2006
Scoop on a FOURTH "Spider-Man 3" Villain?
It was Villain Overkill that helped to kill the Burton/Schumacher "Batman" series -- but somehow we don't expect the same thing to happen with Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man 3" -- we hope. More...
October 23, 2006
Grant Curtis and Kirsten Dunst Talk "Spidey 3"
In a pair of recent interviews, two of the folks behind the "Spider-Man" series shared a few little tidbits on what we might expect to find in the third entry, which hits theaters next summer. Producer Grant Curtis and leading lady... More...
October 02, 2006
Kirsten Dunst Chats Up "Spider-Man 3"
As she's apt to do every few years, Ms. Kirsten Dunst gets chatty about her role in the newest "Spider-Man" movie, and this time she's got plenty to talk about_: Peter Parker has to choose between Dunst and Bryce Dallas Howard! The poor... More...
September 26, 2006
"Spidey 3," "Shrek 3," and "Pirates 3" -- Get Ready for Summer '07
The article we're about to read is about eight days old, but it seems like a rather fun topic of discussion, so let's do it anyway. As far as Summer '07 is concerned, what's your pick: "Spider-Man 3," "Shrek the Third," or... More...
September 21, 2006
James Franco Ponders a "Spider-Man 4"
While out on the road promoting his newest flick, "Flyboys," James Franco heard what's probably a fairly common query: What's up with "Spider-Man 4"? And, as usual, the actor kinda waffled both ways while saying nothing at all. More...
September 01, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man," "Batman," "The Terminator," and Anna Faris?!
In this week's Ketchup, "Spider-Man" teases us with an upcoming trailer of the third installment, and we've got news of several more "Spidey" flicks on the way. More...
August 28, 2006
Expect Several Subsequent "Spidey" Sequels
Remember that silly little buzz that used to go a little something like this? "The third Spider-Man movie will certainly be the last one." Yeah, well, forget that. New Marvel Movie-Man Kevin Feige has stepped in to replace Avi Arad, and... More...
August 25, 2006
Early Word on a "Spider-Man 3" Trailer
Yes, some movies are so big that even the discussion of their eventual trailer is enough to get the geeks excited. And since I'm the one sharing this news with you, I guess we can all agree I'm a geek. Sue me, I dig the "Spider-Man" flicks. More...
August 11, 2006
Marvel Makes Plans for an "Avengers" Movie (Live-Action!)
I'm not even that big of a comic book geek, but when I saw that Marvel's new movie line-up included names like Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, and Nick Fury, I thought to myself: "Hey, all those guys are members of The Avengers!"... More...
July 27, 2006
Comic-Con 2006 Wrap-Up: "Spider-Man 3," "300," and "Grind House" Led The Pack
The best part about attending Comic-Con in the flesh? Not the over-the-top cos-players. Not the cavernous exhibition floor. Definitely not the food. What makes standing shoulder-to-shoulder with 100K sweaty real-life Comic Book Guys in 90 degree... More...
July 26, 2006
Spidey to Swing, IMAX-Style!
It seems like kind of a tease, seeing as how the movie doesn't open for another ten months, but the IMAX folks would like you to know that "Spider-Man 3" will be opening on their mega-screens on the same weekend the multiplexes get it. More...
July 22, 2006
Comic-Con 2006: "Spider-Man" vs. Venom, Sandman...But Not Hobgoblin??
The cast and director of "Spider-Man 3" were on hand Saturday at Comic-Con to unveil a trailer-sized clip of scenes from the 2007 release, with footage of Spidey's three baddies -- including a closer look at anti Spider-Man, Venom! More...
July 20, 2006
Comic-Con: It Begins With "TMNT," "Saw III," and More!
Geeks from across the world will converge at the San Diego Convention Center today to get their annual fix of comics, movies, and pop culture, and RT will be right there bringing you coverage of the panels, major announcements, interviews, and the... More...
July 17, 2006
Spidey's Boss Talks Sequels
One of the most colorful and underrated assets of the "Spider-Man" series is the performance by JK Simmons as blowhard newspaper editor J. Jonah Jameson. Fortunately, the character actor will be returning for "Spider-Man 3" --... More...
July 14, 2006
Two-Tone "Spidey Three" One-Sheet
OK, I know it's just another movie poster, but the stats don't lie: Whenever we post some "Spider-Man" news, our readers get happy. And that's what we're all about here at RT: Making movie geeks happy. So come on in and get a look at the... More...
July 11, 2006
The Comic-Con is Coming!
I attend several film festivals each year, but there's always one movie-centric event that I'd really love to attend: The San Diego Comic-Con. Movie geek heaven is what I like to call it. Read on to find out why... More...
July 02, 2006
But another opponent makes a slightly more modest appearance in the trailer, spending only enough time to fly by on a glider, and then later, crash through a wall. ![]()
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June 30, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man 3," "Superman Returns" Box Office, "Over the Hedge 2," "I Am Legend," The Joker, A Hasselhoff Mishap, and More!
This week in RT News, comic book adaptations were the rage, starting with a new teaser trailer and spoilers of next year's "Spider-Man 3." Robin Williams seems keen to portray The Joker in the next "Batman Begins" sequel, and... More...
June 29, 2006
"Spider-Man 3" Spoiler Feast!
If you're a ravenous fan of all things spoileriffic, and you also have some affection for the "Spider-Man" series, then head on over to a blog called "film ick" and enjoy all sorts of second sequel tidbits -- including the news... More...
June 28, 2006
Teaser Bulletin: "Spider-Man 3"
It doesn't swing into movie theaters until next May, but you can catch the brand-new "Spider-Man 3" teaser right here ... and it's pretty darn cool. You can also view the flipbook here. More...
June 26, 2006
"Spider-Man 3" Trailer Analysis
Now, where "Spider-Man 3" is concerned, I'm as psyched as the next guy, seriously. But there's just something inherently silly about a "trailer breakdown" that has me scratching my head. If, however, you simply can't wait for... More...
June 23, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: "Superman Returns"; "World of Warcraft"; "Dark City 2"; R.I.P. Aaron Spelling
In this week's news roundup, the rumor that Steven Spielberg is looking at possibly taking the helm of the movie adaptation of the popular online video game, "World of Warcraft," has been dispelled. Director Alex Proyas drops hints of a... More...
June 22, 2006
Semi-Slick New "Spider-Man 3" Poster
Need just another drip of "Spidey 3" stuff to keep you going until next June? Then head on over to JoBlo's to see an all-new poster for the webslinger's second sequel. More...
June 20, 2006
Marketing Brings Out the "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" News
One of the places you'll find some exciting news on the upcoming tentpole titles is the Licensing International Trade Show. Sounds pretty boring, doesn't it? Well, sure, it's very boring ... if you have no interest in things like "Star... More...
June 12, 2006
Spidey and Supe and Optimus Prime!
It's pretty convenient that ComingSoon.net and SuperheroHype.com are sister sites, because that allows us to share their "miscellaneous" reports all in one handy place. Today's tidbits include: "Spider-Man 3's" New York... More...
June 07, 2006
Spidey Invades New York - Set Pics Galore!
By now you're well aware that the "Spider-Man 3" gang has invaded New York City to lens some integral scenes for the highly-anticipated sequel. Fortunately, lots of New Yorkers own cameras, including the folks at The New York Times (6... More...
June 06, 2006
Burger King to Be Infested by Spiders
I just don't know how I'd get through my day without experiencing some sneak peeks of the "Spider-Man 3" / Burger King promotions, so here you go. You want fries with that? More...
June 02, 2006
Spidey to Battle Four Villains??
iFMagazine scored an interesting little scoop regarding Sony's "Spider-Man 3," and it feels like the second sequel is turning into a villain-stuffed affair: Sandman, Venom, Green Goblin, and ??????? More...
June 01, 2006
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June 01, 2006
Superman to "Return" with "Spider-Man 3" Trailer
Director Sam Raimi revealed during an interview with Superhero Hype! that the first teaser trailer for "Spider-Man 3" will accompany the theatrical release of "Superman Returns." More...
May 31, 2006
There Will Be No "X4," But....
...that doesn't mean the series won't be mined for future "stand-alone" projects, most notably the "Wolverine" spinoff and the "Magneto" semi-prequel. And I'd bet huge money that a "Next Generation X-Men"... More...
May 30, 2006
Arad Talks Spidey 3, Fantastic 2 and Hulk 2
Not a week can go by without Marvel Man Avi Arad doling out some new scoops regarding his upcoming projects, and this time he's got some tidbits on movies called "Spider-Man 3," "Fantastic Four 2," and "The Incredible... More...
May 27, 2006
"Spider-Man 3" Visits New York
According to SuperHero Hype!, "Spider-Man 3" is currently shooting in New York City and will be there for five weeks. You can read a couple of set reports here and here. More...
May 25, 2006
Box Office Preview: X-Men 3 Ready to Rock Memorial Day Weekend
Wolverine, Professor X, and the rest of their soul patrol will launch a full-scale attack on the North American box office this weekend as the gargantuan comic book film X-Men: The Last Stand invades the marketplace on Friday ready to dominate the... More...
April 28, 2006
High-Speed Spidey Chase Thru Downtown Cleveland
The "Spider-Man 3" gang has been filming some action sequences in Cleveland, Ohio, and Dark Horizons (ironically, an Australian site) has snagged a solid bunch of rather cool set pics. Click here for photos of armored cars, three-car... More...
December 23, 2005
Topher Grace, known for his lead role in the sitcom That '70s Show has been rumored to play Venom . . . ![]()
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March 24, 2005
By now, the guy ought to know what he’s doing.
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