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His Greatest Battle Begins In A New ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Poster!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Sony has just debuted a new teaser poster for The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

The image states that “His greatest battle begins,” making me wonder just how many battle’s he’s had… before realizing that the answer is “just one.”

In any case, it’s a pretty cool poster (but not as cool as that actually good international trailer from last week). Take a look at it below, and let us know what you think!

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We’ve always known that Spider-Man’s most important battle has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker finds that a greater conflict lies ahead.

 

It’s great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there’s no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: OsCorp.

New International ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Trailer Features Plenty Of New Footage!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: It seems like we just can’t get enough The Amazing Spider-Man today! First, two spinoff films were announced (head here for that one), and now a new international trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has hit the web, and it’s substantially better than the domestic trailer released earlier this week.

This trailer gives us more of everything. We get a better look at all of the film’s villains (and the Green Goblin STILL looks dumb), see more interaction between Peter and Aunt May than we saw in the entire first film, and even Emma Stone’s Gwen Stacey gets a (cute) line in. This preview leaves me a little more hopeful for the full feature than the earlier trailer did, and as always, that suit looks bad-ass in motion.

Take a look at the international trailer below, and let us know what you think! The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hits theatres on May 2nd!

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We’ve always known that Spider-Man’s most important battle has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker finds that a greater conflict lies ahead.

 

It’s great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there’s no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: OsCorp.

Sony Announces ‘Venom’, ‘Sinister Six’ Spinoff Films!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: It was just last month that we learned of Sony’ planning to expand the Spider-Man universe with even more sequels and spin-offs, and the studio has just announced the first information for two of those spinoff films.

A five person team of Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Jeff Pinkner, Ed Solomon, and Drew Goddard have formed a “brain trust” to continue the franchise with a consistent tone (and connections between each film). According to the press release, “Kurtzman & Orci & Pinkner are writing the screenplay for The Amazing Spider-Man 3, which the studio hopes Webb will return to direct; the film will go into production next fall for release on June 10, 2016. In addition, the team will build on the cinematic foundation laid by Webb, Arad, and Tolmach in the first two movies. They will expand the franchise as Kurtzman & Orci & Solomon will write the screenplay for Venom, which Kurtzman will direct; also, Goddard will write, with an eye to direct, The Sinister Six, focusing on the villains in the franchise.”

It’s interesting to see Drew Goddard’s name on that list, as the talented writer/director was recently tapped to write (and maybe direct) the Daredevil series for Netflix. In any case, it certainly raises my hopes for a film about six villains that haven’t been introduced yet.

You can take a look at the full press release here. Are you excited at the prospect of these films? Or is Sony simply making promises that they can’t keep? Is the Spider-Man franchise growing too quickly (remember Venom in Spider-Man 3? Sound out below!

Here It Is! Watch The First Trailer For ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: They’ve been teasing it all week, and here it is, folks! The first trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man 2!

Are there too many villains? How does the new suit look in motion? Does Electro still look dumb? Take a look at the trailer below, and let us know! The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hits theatres on May 2nd!

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Did you catch that shot of Vulture’s wings and Doc Ock’s arms in the trailer? Think they’ll be making an appearance too?

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We’ve always known that Spider-Man’s most important battle has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker finds that a greater conflict lies ahead.

 

It’s great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there’s no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: OsCorp.

‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Gets 5 New Stills!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Following the triptych poster released earlier today, Sony has debuted five new images from The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

The stills don’t reveal much from the film, but we do get to see Spidey in action (and dodging electricity), as well as another look at Jamie Fox as Electro.

Take a look at the images below, and let us know what you think! The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hits theatres on May 2nd, and look for the first trailer this Thursday!

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And here’s a new synopsis for the film:

We’ve always known that Spider-Man’s most important battle has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker finds that a greater conflict lies ahead.

It’s great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there’s no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: OsCorp.

New ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Poster Officially Released!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Remember that low-res spy shot of the new The Amazing Spider-Man 2 poster that we showed you last week? Preceding the debut of the film’s first trailer this Thursday, that poster has been officially released.

It (of course) shows off Electro, but also totally features a HUGE, mechanized looking Rhino, and a Martin Short in The Santa Clause 3-esque Green Goblin.

Take a look at the full image below (click for larger), and be sure to let us know what you think! Look for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 trailer this Thursday!

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In The Amazing Spider-Man 2, for Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), life is busy – between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen (Emma Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough. Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away – but that’s a promise he just can’t keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

New ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Poster Features Rhino & Green Goblin!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: An eagle-eyed theatregoer snapped a photo of the first official poster for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 after a showing of Disney’s Frozen tonight.

The image looks to feature our first official look at Paul Giamatti’s Rhino, as well as the Green Goblin (wasn’t he supposed to be a surprise villain). The photo is pretty low quality, but we’ll be sure to share a higher-res version as soon as it’s available.

Take a look at the image below, and let us know what you think! The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hits theatres on May 2nd, 2014!

 

In The Amazing Spider-Man 2, for Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), life is busy – between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen (Emma Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough. Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away – but that’s a promise he just can’t keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

Sony Plans More ‘Spider-Man’ Films And Spinoffs!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: There may be three The Amazing Spider-Man films currently in the works, but that’s not all that Sony has planned for the franchise.

During a presentation to investors earlier this week, Sony Pictures Entertainment Co-Chairman Amy Pascal stated that “We are going to access Marvel’s full world of Spider-Man characters, so be on the lookout for new heroes and villains.”

Deadline reports that Sony Pictures Entertainment chief Michael Lynton later added “We do very much have the ambition about creating a bigger universe around Spider-Man. There are a number of scripts in the works.”

The Spider-Man franchise is obviously a hugely popular one (so far grossing over 3-billion dollars worldwide), but did anyone else already feel as though Sony was getting a little sequel happy when they announced three new films at once? Now there are spinoffs in the works too? Does this mean we’ll be seeing a franchise-related film every six-months sometime in the next few years?

If all the films were high enough quality, then I’d be all for it. The Amazing Spider-Man was definitely a disappointment however, so I’m not really sure how to feel about this development.

Are you looking forward to more films in the franchise? What heroes or villains would you like to see receive spinoffs? Sound out below!

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The best promises are the ones you can’t keep.

‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Gets Three New Stills!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Sony has revealed a trio of new stills from next year’s anticipated The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

None of the new images reveal much of the feature, but we do get another look at Jamie Fox as Electro, Peter and Gwen staring longingly at each other, and… Spider-Man playing a fireman.

I hate it.

Sure, it could work in a comic book as a quick little gag or a panel to lighten up a serious situation, but it just looks silly here. Maybe the image is out of context and everything is much better than it looks here… but I’m not holding my breath.

Take a look at the new images below, and let us know if you’re looking forward to the film! The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hits theatres on May 2nd, 2014. The first trailer will release next month with The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

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Maybe later in the scene he’ll don the full suit?

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New York Comic-Con: ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Video Game Revealed!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Fans of Beenox’s 2012 The Amazing Spider-Man video game received some awesome news today at New York Comic-Con: the developer is working on The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

Beenox revealed that while the game ties-in with the events of The Amazing Spider-Man 2, the story is original, and will see Spidey again on the hunt for uncle Ben’s killer.

The sequel will also introduce a new heroism system called “Hero or Menace” in which you’re rewarded for stopping crime, but punished if you don’t keep it up. More interesting, the narrative will actually have Peter Parker bits for players to experience.

As Spidey, players will be able to free-roam through a greatly-enhanced Manhattan cityscape, one set to offer livelier, more engaging opportunities with which to put his sensational skills to use. Central to the expansive depth and detail being poured into The Amazing Spider-Man 2 video game is the new “Hero or Menace” system, which incentivizes Super Hero behavior by rewarding the web-slinger’s crime-fighting efforts, and adds consequences for letting criminality fester. Spider-Man’s personal brand of web-swinging and up-close-and-personal combat will see a variety of new features as well.

This all sounds pretty damn good to me. As much as I disliked the film, I had an absolute blast swinging through the world of the first Amazing Spider-Man game. It sounds like Beenox has taken criticisms of the first title to heart, and I’m sure they’re release a much more varied, much more polished, and much more fun sequel.

I can’t wait.

Watch the first teaser trailer for the game below, and let us know if you’re excited!

New ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Image: Harry And Peter At Oscorp

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: The Amazing Spider-Man 2‘s Harry Osborn, Dane DeHann, took to twitter today to debut a new image from next year’s highly anticipated film.

The image shows Harry and Peter in the Oscorp building. Harry rests comfortably in what is likely his father’s chair, while Peter stands beside an expensive-looking desk. Both characters are looking at something off-camera, perhaps watching a screen, or even speaking to another figure. It’s not the most exciting photo, but it’s certainly cool to see Harry in action.

Take a look at the new image below, and let us know what you think! What are you hoping to see in the The Amazing Spider-Man 2?

 

In The Amazing Spider-Man 2, for Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), life is busy – between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen (Emma Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough. Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away – but that’s a promise he just can’t keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

5 New Stills From ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’

by Derek Kraneveldt

Yesterday’s Comic-Con centric Entertainment Weekly cover gave us our first official look at Electro in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Today, a new batch of photos gives us a second look, a much better peek at spidey’s new suit, and more!

Take a look at all of the new images below, and let us know what you think so far! Are you a fan of Foxx’s Electro, or does he simply look like a new-age Mr. Freeze? Sound out below!

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hits theatres on May 2nd, 2014.

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Entertainment Weekly Cover Reveals First Look At ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’

by Derek Kraneveldt

This week’s issue of Entertainment Weekly is (of course) an annual Comic Con preview issue.

What better to grace the cover than one of the biggest comic book movies to be shown off next week, The Amazing Spider-Man 2? The cover features our first official look at Jamie Foxx as Electro, gives us a much better look at Garfield’s new spider-suit, and the issue also features a first image of Dane Dehaan’s Harry Osborn.

Take a look at the shots below, and let us know if you’re looking forward to this one. Which side of The Amazing Spider-Man fence do you sit on?

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Sarah Gadon Joins ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Franchise, But Who Is She Playing? UPDATE: Not Mary Jane!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Just yesterday it was revealed that the character of Mary Jane Watson had been cut from next year’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and would instead first surface in The Amazing Spider-Man 3 in 2016. Director Marc Webb seemed positive about Shailene Woodley’s portrayal of the character, but the rumour mill began churning last night that the role would be recast.

This is where things get interesting. According to ET Canada, Canadian actress Sarah Gadon has just joined the franchise in an unspecified role.

Has Woodley been recast in just one day? Could Sarah Gadon be the new Mary Jane Watson?

We’ll let you know when we get the official word on this one, it seems a little far fetched to me, but stranger things have happened this week. In the meantime, let is know if you would be for or against the change-up!

Update: Gadon has revealed via twitter that she is in the film, but will not portray Mary Jane Watson. Felicia Hardy, maybe? She certainly looks the part.

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New ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Set Photos Show Off Pre-CG Rhino!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Earlier this month we got our first official look at Paul Giamatti as the classic Spider-Man baddie, The Rhino.

Giamatti was filming scenes for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 this past weekend, and the awesome folks over at FanGirl captured some neat set photos featuring the actor. The costume looks a little silly (as set photos always do), but that’s sure to change once the film gets into post production.

Take a look at the images below, and let us know what you think! The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hits theatres on May 2nd, 2014!

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First Official Look At Paul Giamatti In ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’

by Derek Kraneveldt

Back in January it was revealed that Paul Giamatti would portray The Rhino in next year’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Today, director Mark Webb gave us an official first look at the character, and damn does he look angry.

I’m a huge fan of Giamatti’s work, and I’m beyond excited to see his version of Aleksei Mikhailovich Sytsevich. Whether or not you enjoyed the first film, this perfomance is definitely one to watch for.

Check out the image below, and let us know what you think! The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hits theatres on May 2nd, 2014!

In The Amazing Spider-Man™ 2, for Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), life is busy – between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen (Emma Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough. Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away – but that’s a promise he just can’t keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

Marc Webb Teases “Patient Zero” In Latest ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Production Still

by Shawn Madden

Director Marc Webb has posted his latest Twitter tease from The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and it appears be some form of Oscorp diagram from someone or something called “Patient Zero”. Could this be the original spider that Richard Parker experimented on or something completely different? Could “Patient Zero” actually be Peter?

In The Amazing Spider-Man™ 2, for Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), life is busy – between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen (Emma Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough. Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away – but that’s a promise he just can’t keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 swings into theaters May 2, 2014

Marc Webb Tweets First Official Look At Jamie Foxx As Max Dillon In ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’

by Shawn Madden

We’ve seen actor Jamie Foxx done up in the makeup for Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and now the director has given us an official first look at Foxx as Max Dillon. The image highlights the character’s previously talked about obsession with Spider-Man and shows Foxx looking quite different than we are used to.

In The Amazing Spider-Man™ 2, for Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), life is busy – between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen (Emma Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough. Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away – but that’s a promise he just can’t keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 swings into theaters May 2nd, 2014.

Set Photos From ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Featuring The New Spider-Man Suit

by Shawn Madden

Earlier today we got an official first look at the new suit from Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and now we have some photos from the set featuring the suit. Seriously, the suit looks great and has a “classic” look that should get fans senses tingling.

 

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is set to hit theaters May 2, 2014.

 

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First Official Look At The New Suit From ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Sequel

by Shawn Madden

After teasing us with a look at the eyes from the suit, Sony has just revealed the first official look at Peter Parker’s new suit in Marc Webb’s highly-anticipated sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man. The suit definitely has a “classic” look to it and should make fans very happy.
 

 
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In “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” for Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), life is busy — between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen (Emma Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough. Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away — but that’s a promise he just can’t keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

 

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is set to hit theaters May 2, 2014.

 

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Marc Webb Reveals Sneak Peek At The New Mask In ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Sequel

by Shawn Madden

Not too long ago director Marc Webb recently revealed that there would be a few new alterations to the suit in The Amazing Spider-Man sequel. He revealed that there would be “bigger eyes” and “gnarly web shooters” for the new suit. Well, as you can see from the video that the director tweeted earlier there are definitely larger eyes on this suit that are closer to the “classic” look of the hero.

 

 

 

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The sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man is set to hit theaters May 2, 2014.

Felicity Jones Confirms Her Role In ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Sequel

by Shawn Madden

When it was revealed that Paul Giamatti would be joining the cast of the upcoming sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man, there was also word that British actress Felicity Jones was in talks to join the film as well. Now, in an interview with Dutch website RTL Netherlands, Felicity Jones has confirmed that she will indeed star in the highly anticipated sequel. The actress told the site:

 

“I’ve never done a superhero movie. It’s very nice to you as an actor in several worlds to go and to experiment.”

 

The actress refused to reveal to the site just who she will be playing in the film. While she could possibly just have a small role in the film, the secrecy may lead many to believe she could have a bigger role than expected. With Marc Webb building a Spider-verse there’s a good number of characters the actress could be playing. Let the speculation commence!

 

The sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man is set to hit theaters May 2nd, 2014.

Official Synopsis For ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Sequel Revealed, Colm Feore Joins Cast

by Shawn Madden

The first official synopsis has been released for Marc Webb’s upcoming sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man and confirms that Paul Giamatti has joined the cast of the film as well as the addition of Colm Feore (Thor). Could Feore possibly be playing the role of Norman Osborn? Check out the press release below.

 

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New York, February 5, 2013 – Columbia Pictures announced today that filming has begun on The Amazing Spider-Man™ 2 in New York. The film is the first in the history of the franchise that will be filmed entirely in New York City and New York State.

 

The sequel to last year’s critical and box office hit The Amazing Spider-Man, the film stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Shailene Woodley, Dane DeHaan, Colm Feore, Paul Giamatti, and Sally Field.

 

In The Amazing Spider-Man™ 2, for Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), life is busy – between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen (Emma Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough. Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away – but that’s a promise he just can’t keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

 

The film is directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jeff Pinkner, with a previous draft by James Vanderbilt, and based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach are the producers.

 

The film’s key behind-the-scenes team includes director of photography Dan Mindel, production designer Mark Friedberg, editors Pietro Scalia and Elliot Graham, and costume designer Deborah L. Scott.

 

The sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man story is set to hit theaters on May 2, 2014.

Paul Giamatti In Talks To Join The Cast Of ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Sequel As The Rhino

by Shawn Madden

It looks like Electro isn’t the only villain that Peter Parker is going to have his hands full with in the upcoming sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man. It’s been revealed that Paul Giamatti (John Dies At The End, Rock Of Ages) is in talks to join the cast of the upcoming sequel as the villain The Rhino. Could Marc Webb be establishing all the members and leading up to Spider-Man going head to head with The Sinister Six? It’s a definitely possibility and an exciting one at that.

 

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For Giamatti this is pretty much a dream job and most likely a done deal. Back in 2011 he told ShowbizSpy:

 

“I thought Rhino was the greatest thing when I was a little kid. It was a guy who was basically in this rhinoceros outfit and I always thought, ‘Why don’t they have The Rhino in one of their movies,’ but maybe The Rhino wasn’t that big of a deal for anybody but me…If they ever go with The Rhino I would be ready and waiting.”

 

Unfamiliar with the character yourself? The Rhino was one of Spider-Man’s earliest foes, who was first introduced in 1966, and as his name implies, he has many of the characteristics of a rhinoceros. That includes incredible strength and speed as well as a huge horn on his head (though he’s also not the brightest by any means). While some versions of this character’s origin have him being a part of secret medical experiments, this universe may see him appear similar to his Ultimate Universe incarnation (which this film series borrows from) which featured him in a suit of armor stolen from the military.

 

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It’s also been revealed that British actress Felicity Jones (Like Crazy) is currently in talks to join the cast as well in an unspecified role.

 

The currently untitled sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man is set to swing into theaters May 2, 2014.

 

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Asim Ahmad Cast As Professor Michael Morbius In ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Sequel

by Shawn Madden

It seems that another character from Peter Parker’s universe will be joining him on screen in the sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man. According to the website of actor and stuntman Asim Ahmad, he has signed on to join the cast of the film in a supporting role as Professor Michael Morbius.

He apparently has also confirmed this news to writer Joe Keatinge, the writer behind the new ongoing Morbius: The Living Vampire series. The actor has had small roles in a numbver of films such as Inception, The Dark Knight Rises, The Expendables 2 and will also be appearing in next year’s Star Trek Into Darkness.

While the actor has signed on for the role of Morbius, this does not mean he will be transforming into a vampire in the film. As he has stated, it’s a supporting role and if you played the movie tie-in video game you would know that Morbius is an employee of Oscorp. We will be sure to keep you updated as more details arise.

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Martin Sheen Will Be Returning As Uncle Ben In ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Sequel

by Shawn Madden

While speaking on RTE Television‘s ‘The Late Late Show’ earlier today, actor Martin Sheen has revealed that he will be returning as Uncle Ben, the iconic comic book character who is the reason behind Peter Parker becoming a hero, in Marc Webb’s upcoming sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man. The actor revealed:

“They’ve called me back, I don’t know what the part is gonna be, but I’m going to be ‘Uncle Ben’ once again in Spider-Man next year. We shoot it in February.”

As we all know the character met his demise in the last film, which most likely means that we will see him return in a flashback or dream sequence most likely. And maybe he’ll even say that line that you all cried about him not saying in the first film? Even though, he kind of said it in a way.

The untitled sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man swings into theaters May 2, 2014.

Jamie Foxx Talks About His Excitement Playing Electro In ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Sequel

by Shawn Madden

Earlier today alongside the announcement that actor Dane DeHaan (Chronicle) has officially signed on to play Harry Osborn in the sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man, director Marc Webb also announced that Academy Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx has also signed on for the sequel to play the super-villain Electro in the film. While speaking with Entertainment Tonight just hours after Sony’s press release hit, Foxx commented on his excitement for the film:

“Electro is a great character! I met with the director, Mark Webb, I met with Andrew Garfield, and we talked. I think Electro will be an exciting character to play because he’s a … genius electrician-type person, and he gets the short end of the stick from the whole world, and the next thing you know he turns it on.”

While many may frown upon this casting, I believe we are in for a treat here. Foxx is a fantastic actor who I believe will blow many away with his performance. Remember people, we also said that Heather Ledger was wrong for a certain role when they cast him.

The currently untitled sequel will be hitting theaters May 2, 2014.

Chronicle’s Dane Dehaan Confirmed To Play Harry Osborn In ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Sequel

by Shawn Madden

Casting is currently underway for the highly anticipated sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man. Recently it was revealed that actors were being screen tested for the role of Harry Osborn and director Marc Webb has just revealed via Twitter who they have chosen for the role:

 

The official press release from Sony (which also confirms that Jamie Foxx will indeed be playing Electro):

Dane DeHaan will join the cast of the next installment of The Amazing Spider-Man™ along side Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx and Shailene Woodley as Columbia Pictures prepares to begin production on the next chapter of the blockbuster franchise, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad, president of Columbia Pictures, and Hannah Minghella, president of production for the studio.

The screenplay is by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci and Jeff Pinkner based on a previous draft by James Vanderbilt. The film will be directed by Marc Webb and produced by Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach.

The casting of DeHaan as Harry Osborn was confirmed this morning in a tweet by Webb (@MarcW) who wrote “Meet Harry Osborn. So excited to have him on board. @danedehaan.”

“Dane is an exciting and extraordinary young actor and he is a fantastic addition to our cast,” Webb said.

The new film in the Spider-Man saga is set for release in 3D on May 2, 2014. Production will begin in early 2013 in New York.

Webb, Garfield and Stone previously teamed on this summer’s blockbuster The Amazing Spider-Man, which has taken in more than $751 million worldwide.

DeHaan caught moviegoers’ attention with his performances in four 2012 releases: Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln, opposite Daniel Day-Lewis and Lukas Haas; John Hillcoat’s Lawless, alongside Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, and Jason Clarke; Bradley Rust Gray’s Jack & Diane, with Juno Temple and Riley Keough; and one of the year’s biggest sleeper hits, the adventure thriller Chronicle, directed by Josh Trank. He began his film career with director John Sayles and actor Chris Cooper in Amigo.

DeHaan next stars in Place Beyond the Pines alongside Bradley Cooper and Ryan Gosling. In addition he will star in Atom Egoyan’s Devil’s Knot, with Reese Witherspoon and Colin Firth, about the fate of the West Memphis Three; and John Krokidas’ Kill Your Darlings, with Jack Huston, Daniel Radcliffe, Ben Foster, and Kyra Sedgwick, set in 1944 amidst the Beat Generation.

Mr. DeHaan first came to industry attention with his portrayal of Jesse in the third season of the critically applauded drama series In Treatment, starring alongside Gabriel Byrne. This was followed by a guest arc in the fourth season of the popular horror series True Blood.

In 2010, he received an Obie Award for his performance in Annie Baker’s The Aliens, directed by Sam Gold. The Rattlestick Theater production was cited as “Play of the Year” by The New York Times. Mr. DeHaan made his Broadway debut in with American Buffalo, Robert Falls’ 2008 staging of the classic David Mamet play.

So, does this mean we will soon learn more about who will be playing Norman Osborn? Keep checking back because we will be sure to keep you updated.

Geekscape Comics: ‘Amazing Spider-Man #698’ Sells Out And Goes Into Second Print

by Shawn Madden

Better hurry to your local comic shop and pick up a copy before they sell out. Writer Dan Slott has been stating that retailers didn’t order enough copies of the issue, and now we’ve learned that he was definitely right. Marvel has announced that The Amazing Spider-Man #698 has sold out and is now going into a second printing.

“The end of Spider-Man’s world begins when Doctor Octopus discovers who Peter Parker really is. This is the beginning of the end to this fifty year run and you will want to see the secret that will change everything! So don’t miss the most talked about comic of the year, returning to store shelves in just a few weeks with Amazing Spider-Man #698 Second Printing Variant!”

This is definitely an issue that will be talked about for quite some time. Do yourselves a favor and go pick up a copy as soon as possible.

 

Marc Webb Reveals Some Details About The New Suit In ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Sequel

by Shawn Madden

When talking about the upcoming sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man a short bit back, director Marc Webb revealed that we would be seeing Peter Parker donning a new suit in the film. Talking about the sequel via his official Twitter, the director was asked about what kind of changes we would see to the suit in the sequel. .

I’m definitely curious if the suit is going to resemble that of the suit we’re going to see in Superior Spider-Man, which closely resembles the movie suit a bit. While some people weren’t fans of the suit in the last film I actually liked it much better than the one in the previous films and it looked great in action on the big screen. The most interesting part of his statement however is “Gnarly web shooters”. Definitely curious to see what the director means by that one.