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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. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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?
Buzz Gift Guide: Rockin' Teen Guy
Today's holiday gift guide has some ideas for the too-cool-for-school teen guys on your list.
For the guy who owns countless Spider-Man comics, has his figurines poised for action around his bedroom and breathlessly awaited this summer's third installment of the series, check out this DVD triology which includes Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3.
Though The Golden Compass comes out right around holiday season, hopefully the young lads in your life will still want to read the Philip Pullman book on which the movie is based.
Soapbox: Enough With the Sequels Already!
Giddy from their record-breaking first weekend, the producers and studio execs behind Spider-Man 3 are falling over themselves with news and ideas for the next Spidey installments. Sony Pictures Entertainment co-chair Amy Pascal is claiming that "There'll be a fourth and a fifth and sixth and a seventh," and that "As many stories as Peter Parker has to tell, we'll do sequels." There are already rumors flying around about the villains that will be included in Spidey's fourth chapter: According to Cinematical, Spider-Man will have to face off with a man-sized lizard (called Lizard) along with Carnage the serial killer.
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Start Writing Your Spider-Man 3 Raps, New Yorkers
Get ready, New York City: Soon you will be unable to escape the sticky gelatinous web that is the Spider-Man 3 promotional bombardment. The Big Apple is gearing up for what will be known as "Spider-Man Week in NYC," which will take place from April 30 to May 6 and include the first U.S. screening of the film at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Spider-Man 3: It Is What it Is — A Good Comic Book Movie
What can I say about Spider-Man 3? It's good. It's a comic book movie.
Spider-Man 3: Most Expensive Movie Ever Made?
It's obvious that Spider-Man 3 has cost a pretty penny. The oft-quoted price tag is $250 million, yet a piece in Radar magazine has us wondering if it's actually more like twice that much. Reporter Kim Masters writes: With marketing and promotion factored in, the total price tag will approach half a billion dollars—positioning Spider-Man 3 as the most expensive movie of all time.Spider-Man's Sam Raimi Taking The Hobbit Reins?
As Spider-Man 3 begins its march toward box-office domination, Sam Raimi might be heading in another direction. According to Entertainment Weekly, Raimi is very interested in helming The Hobbit, the Lord of the Rings prequel, now that Peter Jackson's feud with New Line has left the project without a director.
That could mean an uncertain fate for Spider-Man 4.
Exclusive Spider-Man 3 Preview During Tonight's "Heroes"
Before Hiro, Peter, Claire, and the rest of the "Heroes" gang, there was Tobey Maguire in spandex. Tonight, these superhero forces will combine when a new Spider-Man 3 trailer premieres sometime during the new episode of "Heroes."
What's more, after "Heroes" ends at 10 p.m.
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