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Emma Stone to Play Gwen Stacy in the Spider-Man Reboot
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Emma Stone to Get Caught in Spider-Man's Web

UPDATE: Columbia Pictures has announced that Stone will actually play Gwen Stacy, not Mary Jane Watson.
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UPDATE: Columbia Pictures has announced that Stone will actually play Gwen Stacy, not Mary Jane Watson.

I hope Andrew Garfield is ready to be the face of a franchise, because Sony certainly believes that the upcoming Spider-Man reboot will go beyond one film. The studio is already lining up Emma Stone to play Mary Jane Watson, a love interest for Peter Parker that probably won't materialize until after the first installment. Back in August we looked at the actresses who are in the running to play Gwen Stacy, Peter's first love, and that role is still up for grabs.

I'm excited to see how Stone's Mary Jane will compare with others we've seen before. She's already got the fiery hair (which is a step up from towheaded Kirsten Dunst), but she's usually more of the sassy girl-next-door than damsel in distress. Can you see her in the role — and more important — opposite Andrew Garfield?

Emma Roberts, Teresa Palmer Among Six Contenders For New Spider-Man Love Interest 2010-08-20 11:30:24
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Cast Spider-Man's New Love Interest

Now that we know Andrew Garfield will play Peter Parker in the new Spider-Man reboot, the search is officially on for his love interest.
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Emma Roberts, Teresa Palmer Among Six Contenders For New Spider-Man Love Interest 2010-08-20 11:30:24

Now that we know Andrew Garfield will play Peter Parker in the new Spider-Man reboot, the search is officially on for his love interest. Say goodbye to Mary Jane, because Spidey is getting a brand-new lady love this time, and apparently the competition is down to six. Meet the lucky few and vote on who should score the coveted role.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead Teresa Palmer Emma Roberts Ophelia Lovibond Lily Collins Imogen Poots
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Andrew Garfield to Star in Spider-Man Reboot 2010-07-02 09:35:07
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Meet Your Newest Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Well, the verdict is in!
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Well, the verdict is in! After months of speculation, Andrew Garfield has been chosen to star in the new Spider-Man reboot, which follows Peter Parker in his younger years.

Garfield wasn't your top choice for the role, but the up-and-coming Brit seems to have a very bright future ahead: you can watch him in the trailer for Never Let Me Go, and he'll also star in The Social Network. What do you think of the new Spidey?

Seyfried, Stone, Woll Battle It Out For Role in Scientology Movie
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Link Time — Seyfried, Stone, Woll Battle It Out For Role in Scientology Movie

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Link Time! Daniel Craig in Talks to Star in Cowboys & Aliens
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Link Time! Daniel Craig in Talks to Star in Cowboys & Aliens

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Sony Kills Spider-Man 4 Without Sam Raimi, Changes Premise to Reboot 2010-01-11 16:30:00
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Spider-Man 4 Is Dead, a New Younger Spidey Takes Its Place

Following recent script woes, Sony has announced via press release that it's pulling the plug on Spider-Man 4.
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Following recent script woes, Sony has announced via press release that it's pulling the plug on Spider-Man 4. In its place, they're developing a fresh storyline that takes the webslinger back to high school. The film will reportedly focus "on a teenager grappling with both contemporary human problems and amazing super-human crises" (wait, I thought that was the first Spider-Man?!).

The studio is eying a Summer 2012 date, but the other big change: it's bringing in a brand-new cast and production team for the reboot. That means that Tobey Maguire and director Sam Raimi are both saying goodbye.

This swap really irks me. To salvage Spider-Man 4's problems by recasting just seems like a desperate attempt at some blockbuster-sized money. Sure, the younger Spidey will give the franchise new life, but I think I would've rather seen it die — at least for several years until the memory of Maguire's version is long gone (heaven help us if they cast a less adept teen heartthrob for the role). Don't you agree? Or are you excited for a makeover of the beloved superhero?

Tobey Maguire, Sam Raimi Ready For Two Spidey Sequels
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Tobey Maguire, Sam Raimi Ready For Two Spidey Sequels

Get ready for Spider-Man to weave his blockbuster web at least two more times.
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Get ready for Spider-Man to weave his blockbuster web at least two more times. The talk of more Spidey sequels started right after Spider-Man 3's big opening weekend last Summer, and now there's news that Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire are about to commit to two more films.

Though The Dark Knight broke Spider-Man's box office records this Summer, the Hollywood Reporter notes that Spider-Man is still the most profitable movie franchise for Sony, with the first three films combining for a total of $2.5 billion worldwide.

There were some rumors a while back that Maguire might not return for another sequel, though a Sony spokesman said, "Tobey was our only choice and the only person we've discussed the role with." He'll have some time off before getting back into the Spidey suit: The current plan is for the first sequel, written by James Vanderbilt of Zodiac, to start filming in the Fall of 2009. The movies might film back-to-back, Lord of the Rings-style, with Spider-Man 4 hitting theaters in May 2011.

Still up in the air:

  1. Whether Kirsten Dunst will be back as Mary Jane.
  2. Whether any other actors will reprise their roles.
  3. What villains will appear in the next two films.

Most of you weren't exactly thrilled at the prospect of more Spidey, so I'm wondering: What, if anything, would get you back to the theater for a fourth (and fifth) Spider-Man?

Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures

Buzz In 2008-06-04 08:30:31
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Buzz In: Which Movies Have You Seen Multiple Times in the Theater?

And no, multiple viewings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show doesn't really count.
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And no, multiple viewings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show doesn't really count. I'm talking about the movies that so captivated your imagination you just had to go back for more. Or the movies that were such a fun event, you piggiebacked along with different friends and family members to keep the party going all weekend.

Just this past weekend, I know there were plenty of girls' nights out. . . and then girls' afternoons out and girls' Sunday evenings out for the Sex and the City movie. When the first Spider-Man came out, I couldn't get enough and may have seen it four times in the theater. I've also heard some mom friends talk about how many times they escorted their kids to Enchanted over the holidays. And um, I might have known someone, who — ahem! — may have seen The Cutting Edge several times in the theater when it came out in 1992.

What movies have you seen more than once in the theaters?

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Do You Want to See More Spider-Man Movies?
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Do You Want to See More Spider-Man Movies?

Despite some mixed reactions to the third Spider-Man movie, the film did extremely well at the box office and we've known for a while that Sony is interested in continuing the franchise.
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Despite some mixed reactions to the third Spider-Man movie, the film did extremely well at the box office and we've known for a while that Sony is interested in continuing the franchise. Now there's confirmation that the studio is moving forward in the planning of the fourth film, though they apparently "have some decisions to make" in regard to casting.

How do you feel about more Spider-Man movies? Do you like that they're making more Spidey stories? Or are you tired of this superhero?

Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures

Pimp Your Crib: New Pottery Barn Kids Spider-Man Collection
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Pimp Your Crib: Spider-Man Crawls Into Pottery Barn Kids

Your lil spider may not be able to scale the walls, but that doesn't mean he can't sleep like a Superhero!
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Your lil spider may not be able to scale the walls, but that doesn't mean he can't sleep like a Superhero!

The Spider-man bedding and kids’ accessories are part of the new superhero line by
Pottery Barn Kids that is sure to be a hit with your wee one. It includes everything to outfit their web including wall art, sheeting and sleeping bags.

If your lil one lives inor near the Big Apple and wants to meet the web-slinger, read more