In the many Spider-Man films that have come out over the years, there is one that would take the award for being the most emotional. Andrew Garfield’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 absolutely wrecked fans of the character. On top of the exceptional acting, cast, and storyline, the final act of the movie was emotional, to say the least.
Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man
Few scenes in the MCU have had an effect as great as Gwen Stacy’s death in the final scenes of the film. The performance of the actors, the implication, and the significance of it have lasted to this very date. It is safe to say that no one was able to hold back their tears when they first saw the scene, and it would seem that Garfield is one of them.
What Was Andrew Garfield’s Reaction To The Amazing Spider-Man 2?
During the...
Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man
Few scenes in the MCU have had an effect as great as Gwen Stacy’s death in the final scenes of the film. The performance of the actors, the implication, and the significance of it have lasted to this very date. It is safe to say that no one was able to hold back their tears when they first saw the scene, and it would seem that Garfield is one of them.
What Was Andrew Garfield’s Reaction To The Amazing Spider-Man 2?
During the...
- 5/7/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
"We do very much have the ambition about creating a bigger universe around Spider-Man." These were the words uttered by former Sony Pictures Entertainment chief Michael Lynton after an investor meeting in November 2013. Those words would become the undoing of the franchise solely under Sony's stewardship, with 2014's "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" serving as the nail in the coffin. With the benefit of hindsight, we might be looking at the most outright financially successful franchise-killer in cinema history.
The Andrew Garfield-led "Spider-Man" films remain a tragic mixed bag. There are those who adore Garfield as Marvel's famed webslinger. There are many others who can't get past the messy direction the films themselves wandered down -- particularly this sequel we're talking about today.
"We do very much have the ambition about creating a bigger universe around Spider-Man." These were the words uttered by former Sony Pictures Entertainment chief Michael Lynton after an investor meeting in November 2013. Those words would become the undoing of the franchise solely under Sony's stewardship, with 2014's "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" serving as the nail in the coffin. With the benefit of hindsight, we might be looking at the most outright financially successful franchise-killer in cinema history.
The Andrew Garfield-led "Spider-Man" films remain a tragic mixed bag. There are those who adore Garfield as Marvel's famed webslinger. There are many others who can't get past the messy direction the films themselves wandered down -- particularly this sequel we're talking about today.
- 5/4/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Kate Hudson has starred in several interesting projects that catapulted her to fame. Initially getting her breakthrough in the 2000 project, Almost Famous which also bagged her numerous awards, she showcased her versatility with other projects like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Bride Wars, and The Skeleton Key.
Kate Hudson’s look in her recent film Glass Onion
Given that her portfolio has covered quite different projects so far, she recently expressed her opinions that she feels herself to be well suited to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Kate Hudson Commented on the Possibility of Joining the MCU
It’s been ages since the Marvel Cinematic Universe became one of the most popular superhero franchises worldwide. Kicking off the universe with Iron Man, many comic heroes joined the journey like Captain America, Spider-Man, Hulk, Black Widow, etc.
Suggested“I think that’s why I was cast”: Matthew McConaughey...
Kate Hudson’s look in her recent film Glass Onion
Given that her portfolio has covered quite different projects so far, she recently expressed her opinions that she feels herself to be well suited to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Kate Hudson Commented on the Possibility of Joining the MCU
It’s been ages since the Marvel Cinematic Universe became one of the most popular superhero franchises worldwide. Kicking off the universe with Iron Man, many comic heroes joined the journey like Captain America, Spider-Man, Hulk, Black Widow, etc.
Suggested“I think that’s why I was cast”: Matthew McConaughey...
- 5/3/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Kirsten Dunst has grown up on-screen. From her big break as precocious baby vampire Claudia in 1994’s Interview with the Vampire,in which she stole scenes from no less than Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, she’s been an emblem of her era of popular culture — and shaped it, too. Her portrayals of languid Lux Lisbon in Sofia Coppola’s The Virgin Suicides and “cheer-tator” Torrance Shipman in 2000’s Bring It On are indelible portrayals of the inner lives of teenage girls. As Mary Jane Watson in Spider-Man, she helped usher in our obsession with superheroes. And where would millennial pink be without Marie Antoinette?
In fact, perhaps she’s been such a Hollywood staple that the industry simply forgot to formally acknowledge her talent — until now. Dunst’s performance as Rose Gordon in Jane Campion’s The Power of the Doghas earned hermultiple award nominations, including a nod for...
In fact, perhaps she’s been such a Hollywood staple that the industry simply forgot to formally acknowledge her talent — until now. Dunst’s performance as Rose Gordon in Jane Campion’s The Power of the Doghas earned hermultiple award nominations, including a nod for...
- 5/3/2024
- by Anne Cohen
- Tudum - Netflix
Spider-Man 3 became the latest movie featuring the web-slinger to return to theaters yesterday evening. Sony Pictures' "Spider-Mondays" are part of the studio's 100th-anniversary celebrations, giving fans the chance to experience Spidey's adventures on the big screen either again or for the first time.
While Spider-Man 3 is typically considered the worst of Sam Raimi's trilogy, it swung to an impressive $760,000 at the U.S. box office yesterday in just 466 venues.
To compare, Spider-Man opened to $680,000 in 466 U.S. theaters two weeks ago and the classic Spider-Man 2 made $805,000 in 467 of them. The sequel taking the top spot isn't a surprise, but Spider-Man 3 clearly has more fans than we realised.
The movie had the biggest per theater average with $1,600, beating even new releases.
Spider-Man 3 was originally released in 2007 and starred Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, alongside Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, James Franco as Harry Osborn/New Goblin,...
While Spider-Man 3 is typically considered the worst of Sam Raimi's trilogy, it swung to an impressive $760,000 at the U.S. box office yesterday in just 466 venues.
To compare, Spider-Man opened to $680,000 in 466 U.S. theaters two weeks ago and the classic Spider-Man 2 made $805,000 in 467 of them. The sequel taking the top spot isn't a surprise, but Spider-Man 3 clearly has more fans than we realised.
The movie had the biggest per theater average with $1,600, beating even new releases.
Spider-Man 3 was originally released in 2007 and starred Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, alongside Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, James Franco as Harry Osborn/New Goblin,...
- 4/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
If there’s one hero comic book writers love to torment the most, it has to be the friendly neighborhood superhero Spider-Man. There’s barely anyone else who is down on their luck more often than the web-crawler, and still, he manages to smile and keeps going on.
However, there are times when even the most hopeful of Marvel heroes can get crushed to the point where he loses his mind, and that is one of the possibilities that can be adapted by Sam Raimi, if he ever returns for Spider-Man 4.
Hollywood director Sam Raimi on the sets of Spider-Man
Especially after the multiverse saga, the possibility of adapting an alternate universe story from some of the darker versions of Spider-Man is very real. And given Raimi’s expertise in dealing with horror and dystopia, it can turn out to be really good!
SUGGESTEDTom Holland’s MCU Stunts Are Jaw-dropping...
However, there are times when even the most hopeful of Marvel heroes can get crushed to the point where he loses his mind, and that is one of the possibilities that can be adapted by Sam Raimi, if he ever returns for Spider-Man 4.
Hollywood director Sam Raimi on the sets of Spider-Man
Especially after the multiverse saga, the possibility of adapting an alternate universe story from some of the darker versions of Spider-Man is very real. And given Raimi’s expertise in dealing with horror and dystopia, it can turn out to be really good!
SUGGESTEDTom Holland’s MCU Stunts Are Jaw-dropping...
- 4/29/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
This article will contain some spoilers for Challengers, so reader beware if you haven’t seen Luca Guadagnino’s new film…
Tennis isn’t for everyone – some people just want their Spidey fix. That’s what happens in one scene of Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers, where the daughter of Tashi (Zendaya) and Art (Mike Faist) asks to watch a Spider-Verse movie instead of tennis. But as the director explains, it wasn’t meant to be directly linked to Zendaya’s own Spider-Man movies.
As Guadagnino told Entertainment Weekly, those thinking that Spider-Verse moment in Challengers was an intentional easter egg are mistaken, as it was really just out of circumstances. “When you get rights for something to be used in a movie, it’s very complicated. Amy Pascal, our amazing producer, was of help there. I said, ‘Amy, can we use one of your catalog titles so it’s going...
Tennis isn’t for everyone – some people just want their Spidey fix. That’s what happens in one scene of Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers, where the daughter of Tashi (Zendaya) and Art (Mike Faist) asks to watch a Spider-Verse movie instead of tennis. But as the director explains, it wasn’t meant to be directly linked to Zendaya’s own Spider-Man movies.
As Guadagnino told Entertainment Weekly, those thinking that Spider-Verse moment in Challengers was an intentional easter egg are mistaken, as it was really just out of circumstances. “When you get rights for something to be used in a movie, it’s very complicated. Amy Pascal, our amazing producer, was of help there. I said, ‘Amy, can we use one of your catalog titles so it’s going...
- 4/28/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Tom Holland is the current face of Spider-Man, although he stands on the shoulders of others who came before him, including Tobey Maguire. The actor is an integral part of the MCU, and he quickly became a favorite among comic book lovers. His natural athleticism allows him to pull off stunts very easily.
However, before Holland, Maguire performed his own stunts too. Back when he played the webbed superhero in Sam Raimi’s films, the actor filmed some of the most jaw-dropping scenes ever seen on the big screen. The BTS footage shows the work Maguire put in to execute them to perfection.
Maguire holds a special place as the webbed superhero (Source: Spiderman) Tobey Maguire filmed his own stunts in Sam Raimi’s Spider-man films
Sam Raimi took a chance on Tobey Maguire to play the titular superhero in the 2002 film. Such was its success that it spawned sequels,...
However, before Holland, Maguire performed his own stunts too. Back when he played the webbed superhero in Sam Raimi’s films, the actor filmed some of the most jaw-dropping scenes ever seen on the big screen. The BTS footage shows the work Maguire put in to execute them to perfection.
Maguire holds a special place as the webbed superhero (Source: Spiderman) Tobey Maguire filmed his own stunts in Sam Raimi’s Spider-man films
Sam Raimi took a chance on Tobey Maguire to play the titular superhero in the 2002 film. Such was its success that it spawned sequels,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Fans may be anticipating James Gunn’s take on the Superman movie, but there’s another show that definitely puts a lot of twist in it, and that’s My Adventures with Superman animated series. The shonen anime-inspired project sees Clark Kent, voiced by Jack Quaid, as he juggles life as a superhero and his work at the Daily Planet.
My Adventures With Superman
Many hated the show, particularly Lois Lane’s portrayal, but executive producer Jake Wyatt thinks she’s “the Batman” in her relationship with Kent. What’s the deal with Lane, and why is everyone hating on her?
My Adventures With Superman Producers Called Lois Lane “The Batman”
In an interview with Comicsbeat, executive producers Jake Wyatt and Josie Campbell talked about Lois Lane in My Adventures with Superman. The latter claimed they pitched it as a rom-com with punching, and they also watched the ‘70s Superman film.
My Adventures With Superman
Many hated the show, particularly Lois Lane’s portrayal, but executive producer Jake Wyatt thinks she’s “the Batman” in her relationship with Kent. What’s the deal with Lane, and why is everyone hating on her?
My Adventures With Superman Producers Called Lois Lane “The Batman”
In an interview with Comicsbeat, executive producers Jake Wyatt and Josie Campbell talked about Lois Lane in My Adventures with Superman. The latter claimed they pitched it as a rom-com with punching, and they also watched the ‘70s Superman film.
- 4/16/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Even Mary Jane wonders if we really need to revisit Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man universe. Kirsten Dunst is worried about messing with a good thing.
During an interview with IndieWire, the Civil War actress was questioned about returning to the world where Tobey Maguire was Peter Parker. The former Mary Jane Watson wasn’t too hot on the idea, asking, “Honestly, do we need it?”
She’s right. Considering the cinema is choked with remakes, reboots, and readapting adaptations of other people’s adaptations, do we need to revisit Raimi’s films after nearly two decades?
However, superfans of the 2000s Spider-Man trilogy could find a glimmer of hope in Dunst’s comments. She may be back if everything falls into place:
“I don’t think we need that. I don’t know. It was so long ago. I just don’t know how they would, what the story would be.
During an interview with IndieWire, the Civil War actress was questioned about returning to the world where Tobey Maguire was Peter Parker. The former Mary Jane Watson wasn’t too hot on the idea, asking, “Honestly, do we need it?”
She’s right. Considering the cinema is choked with remakes, reboots, and readapting adaptations of other people’s adaptations, do we need to revisit Raimi’s films after nearly two decades?
However, superfans of the 2000s Spider-Man trilogy could find a glimmer of hope in Dunst’s comments. She may be back if everything falls into place:
“I don’t think we need that. I don’t know. It was so long ago. I just don’t know how they would, what the story would be.
- 4/15/2024
- by Mike Phalin
- Pirates & Princesses
Actress Kristen Dunst is all set to return to the big screen with Alex Garland’s dystopian war drama Civil War. The actress has been making the rounds on the Internet due to her honest and matter-of-fact tone of answering questions during the press tour, where she has been lauded for having these qualities that are rarely seen during interviews.
Dunst gained worldwide fame for her role as Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy. She shared screen space with Tobey Maguire, who played Peter Parker a.k.a Spider-Man in the acclaimed trilogy. While fans are excited for another Spider-Man film from Raimi and Maguire ever since their return to the MCU, Dunst reportedly opined that good things need to be left alone.
Kirsten Dunst Wants The Spider-Man Trilogy to Be Left Alone A still from Spider-Man
For many, Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man films were the defining...
Dunst gained worldwide fame for her role as Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy. She shared screen space with Tobey Maguire, who played Peter Parker a.k.a Spider-Man in the acclaimed trilogy. While fans are excited for another Spider-Man film from Raimi and Maguire ever since their return to the MCU, Dunst reportedly opined that good things need to be left alone.
Kirsten Dunst Wants The Spider-Man Trilogy to Be Left Alone A still from Spider-Man
For many, Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man films were the defining...
- 4/12/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The animated series based on Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man, Spider-Man: The Animated Series, produced and written by John Semper, aired on the Fox Kids Network from 1994 to 1998. The five-season animated series concluded with the introduction of the Spider-Verse storyline, which went on to inspire similar narratives in various Spider-Man comic books, cartoons, and movies.
Christopher Daniel Barnes voiced the character of Peter Parker, a.k.a., Spider-Man, in the series. The animated series is regarded as one of the greatest animated series made for Spider-Man. John Semper served as the head writer of the series, and in his interview, he explained the arc of Mary Jane Watson falling off the bridge and coming back later as a clone.
Jon Semper’s Spider-Man: The Animated Series John Semper explains Mary Jane Watson’s unfortunate fate arc
In his interview with The Ryan Stick Show, the head writer and producer of...
Christopher Daniel Barnes voiced the character of Peter Parker, a.k.a., Spider-Man, in the series. The animated series is regarded as one of the greatest animated series made for Spider-Man. John Semper served as the head writer of the series, and in his interview, he explained the arc of Mary Jane Watson falling off the bridge and coming back later as a clone.
Jon Semper’s Spider-Man: The Animated Series John Semper explains Mary Jane Watson’s unfortunate fate arc
In his interview with The Ryan Stick Show, the head writer and producer of...
- 4/11/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man ushered in an age of popularity for comic book movies that had never been seen on screen before. Helmed by Sam Raimi, with Kirsten Dunst playing Mary Jane Watson opposite Maguire’s Peter Parker, the film was an unprecedented hit. The film’s success meant that the studio immediately greenlit a sequel.
The leading actors returned to reprise their roles, and it also saw Maguire’s demand rise, since it had boosted his fame. Unsurprisingly, there was a pretty significant difference in the salaries of both protagonists. It is not far-fetched to believe he also pocketed a hefty check to star in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
The film boosted Maguire’s career (Source: Spider-Man)
Tobey Maguire’s salary was much higher compared to Kirsten Dunst
Spider-Man proved to be a breakthrough film for Tobey Maguire. He was 26 years old when he suited up to play the web-slinging superhero,...
The leading actors returned to reprise their roles, and it also saw Maguire’s demand rise, since it had boosted his fame. Unsurprisingly, there was a pretty significant difference in the salaries of both protagonists. It is not far-fetched to believe he also pocketed a hefty check to star in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
The film boosted Maguire’s career (Source: Spider-Man)
Tobey Maguire’s salary was much higher compared to Kirsten Dunst
Spider-Man proved to be a breakthrough film for Tobey Maguire. He was 26 years old when he suited up to play the web-slinging superhero,...
- 4/7/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Kirsten Dunst rose to worldwide recognition when she starred as Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy from 2002 to 2007. She appeared alongside Tobey Maguire, who portrayed the character of Peter Parker, a.k.a., Spider-Man, in the movie. She later went on to appear in 2004’s Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind in a supporting role, followed by leading roles in movies like 2005’s Elizabethtown and Marie Antoinette in 2006.
Kirsten Dunst starred as Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy
The actress is regarded as one of the most talented in the entertainment industry. Her performances over the years have managed to impress critics as well as the audience, and she is now known for being one of the most admired performers. Ahead of the release of her latest movie, Civil War, Kirsten Dunst revealed something that surprised Marvel fans.
Kirsten Dunst reveals the reason she...
Kirsten Dunst starred as Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy
The actress is regarded as one of the most talented in the entertainment industry. Her performances over the years have managed to impress critics as well as the audience, and she is now known for being one of the most admired performers. Ahead of the release of her latest movie, Civil War, Kirsten Dunst revealed something that surprised Marvel fans.
Kirsten Dunst reveals the reason she...
- 4/6/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Hollywood casting can be a fickle thing. But for actresses who’ve graced the silver screen as Spider-Man’s love interest, there seems to be a recurring theme – a hidden talent for tennis!
A still from Spider-Man
Believe it or not, all three actresses—Kirsten Dunst, Emma Stone, and Zendaya—who have portrayed Spider-Man’s love interest on the big screen share a surprising connection to the world of tennis.
It’s not merely a coincidence; each of them has actually portrayed a tennis player in different movies, following their roles in Spider-Man flicks.
Spider-Man Actresses Have Unexpected Tennis Connection
The first connection in this web of coincidence takes us back to 2004’s romantic comedy Wimbledon. Kirsten Dunst, who famously portrayed Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi‘s Spider-Man trilogy, took on the role of Lizzie Bradbury, a determined young tennis player on the verge of success.
Kirsten Dunst as...
A still from Spider-Man
Believe it or not, all three actresses—Kirsten Dunst, Emma Stone, and Zendaya—who have portrayed Spider-Man’s love interest on the big screen share a surprising connection to the world of tennis.
It’s not merely a coincidence; each of them has actually portrayed a tennis player in different movies, following their roles in Spider-Man flicks.
Spider-Man Actresses Have Unexpected Tennis Connection
The first connection in this web of coincidence takes us back to 2004’s romantic comedy Wimbledon. Kirsten Dunst, who famously portrayed Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi‘s Spider-Man trilogy, took on the role of Lizzie Bradbury, a determined young tennis player on the verge of success.
Kirsten Dunst as...
- 4/4/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Kirsten Dunst would’ve liked to have been part of Spider-Man: No Way Home had she been asked to reprise her role of Mary Jane Watson.
In a new interview, Dunst revealed she would have agreed to have been part of the MCU that saw Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield reprise their Pater Parker roles alongside current Spider-Man Tom Holland.
“No, no. I would have,” Dunst told British GQ after they asked if anyone had reached out to reprise her role.
Although Dunst says she has not seen the 2021 film directed by Jon Watts, she says it would’ve been interesting to see her Mary Jane and Maguire’s Peter Parker reuniting.
“It would be funny to be like, Ok, let’s take Tobey [Maguire] and I and do it in a weird indie way where it’s like a different kind of superhero film,” she said. “Like how they did that movie Chronicle.
In a new interview, Dunst revealed she would have agreed to have been part of the MCU that saw Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield reprise their Pater Parker roles alongside current Spider-Man Tom Holland.
“No, no. I would have,” Dunst told British GQ after they asked if anyone had reached out to reprise her role.
Although Dunst says she has not seen the 2021 film directed by Jon Watts, she says it would’ve been interesting to see her Mary Jane and Maguire’s Peter Parker reuniting.
“It would be funny to be like, Ok, let’s take Tobey [Maguire] and I and do it in a weird indie way where it’s like a different kind of superhero film,” she said. “Like how they did that movie Chronicle.
- 4/3/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
With such a long and illustrious history of working in the film industry, Kirsten Dunst has witnessed a tremendous amount of success in Hollywood, most popularly solidifying her legacy by playing the role of Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi’s original Spider-Man trilogy.
But in recent history, it seems like the actress has only been working with filmmakers of the industry who are masters of their craft in the art of filmmaking and no one else.
Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst in a still from The Power of the Dog
Seeing her history and legacy in the business, it’s still a mystery why the actress hasn’t done a project that modern-day auteurs of the film industry helmed. While her husband, Jesse Plemons, thinks that she just might not be comfortable with them, Dunst claims that she is just too picky with whom she wants to work with,...
But in recent history, it seems like the actress has only been working with filmmakers of the industry who are masters of their craft in the art of filmmaking and no one else.
Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst in a still from The Power of the Dog
Seeing her history and legacy in the business, it’s still a mystery why the actress hasn’t done a project that modern-day auteurs of the film industry helmed. While her husband, Jesse Plemons, thinks that she just might not be comfortable with them, Dunst claims that she is just too picky with whom she wants to work with,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Rumors always seem to be swirling on social media that Sam Raimi is going to reunite with Tobey Maguire and direct a fourth “Spider-Man” movie. The duo jump-started a blockbuster age for comic book movies with 2002’s “Spider-Man” and delivered the genre one of its most acclaimed entries with 2004’s “Spider-Man 2.” Although 2007’s “Spider-Man 3” wasn’t a hit with critics, it still pulled in $895 million worldwide to become Raimi and Maguire’s biggest entry.
There was a time when Raimi was developing a “Spider-Man 4” at Sony, with Tobey Maguire back in the title role. The project was ultimately scrapped in favor of rebooting the web-slinger on the big screen with Andrew Garfield. Ever since Maguire returned to his Spider-Man role in 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” comic book movie fans have been clamoring for a proper “Spider-Man 4” from Raimi and his star.
“Well, I haven’t heard about that yet,...
There was a time when Raimi was developing a “Spider-Man 4” at Sony, with Tobey Maguire back in the title role. The project was ultimately scrapped in favor of rebooting the web-slinger on the big screen with Andrew Garfield. Ever since Maguire returned to his Spider-Man role in 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” comic book movie fans have been clamoring for a proper “Spider-Man 4” from Raimi and his star.
“Well, I haven’t heard about that yet,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
When we think of the greatest kisses in movie history, there are some genuine classics that come to mind: Lady and the Tramp smooching via spaghetti, Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr embracing on the beach in From Here to Eternity, Michael Corleone sealing brother Fredo’s fate in The Godfather Part II…And up there with all of these is the upside down kiss from 2002’s Spider-Man, in which Kirsten Dunst’s Mary Jane peels up her hero’s mask and plants one in a New York downpour. And as immediately iconic as it was, the scene was something of a pain to shoot.
As Dunst recalled of the famous Spider-Man scene, “I remember Sam Raimi giving me a book of famous kisses to be inspired but also he really wanted to make it special even though it was kind of miserable actually doing it…It was pouring with rain,...
As Dunst recalled of the famous Spider-Man scene, “I remember Sam Raimi giving me a book of famous kisses to be inspired but also he really wanted to make it special even though it was kind of miserable actually doing it…It was pouring with rain,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Kirsten Dunst may have been one-half of the most iconic onscreen kisses in cinematic history, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t a “miserable” experience for the actress.
Dunst starred as Mary-Jane Watson in Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” trilogy from 2002 to 2007. The first film featured Mary-Jane kissing Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) without realizing he was her high school classmate Peter Parker. As Spider-Man hangs upside down after saving Mary-Jane, she kisses him in the rain.
“I remember [director] Sam Raimi giving me a book of famous kisses to be inspired [by] but also he really wanted to make it special,” Dunst said during the “Jonathan Ross Show” (via The Independent), “even though it was kind of miserable actually doing it.”
Dunst elaborated, saying, “It was pouring with rain, freezing, Tobey couldn’t breathe so it was almost like I was resuscitating him.”
The actress previously told Marie Claire that the famed kiss...
Dunst starred as Mary-Jane Watson in Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” trilogy from 2002 to 2007. The first film featured Mary-Jane kissing Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) without realizing he was her high school classmate Peter Parker. As Spider-Man hangs upside down after saving Mary-Jane, she kisses him in the rain.
“I remember [director] Sam Raimi giving me a book of famous kisses to be inspired [by] but also he really wanted to make it special,” Dunst said during the “Jonathan Ross Show” (via The Independent), “even though it was kind of miserable actually doing it.”
Dunst elaborated, saying, “It was pouring with rain, freezing, Tobey couldn’t breathe so it was almost like I was resuscitating him.”
The actress previously told Marie Claire that the famed kiss...
- 3/29/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Kirsten Dunst and Tobey Maguire delivered one of the most iconic movie kisses of the 21st century in 2002’s “Spider-Man,” but it was “kind of miserable” to shoot. Dunst is the latest guest on “The Jonathan Ross Show” (via The Independent) ahead of the release of her new movie “Civil War,” and she remembered how not ideal it was to kiss Maguire in the pouring rain while he was upside down as Spider-Man.
“I remember [the film’s director] Sam Raimi giving me a book of famous kisses to be inspired but also he really wanted to make it special even though it was kind of miserable actually doing it,” Dunst recalled.
“It was pouring with rain, freezing, Tobey couldn’t breathe so it was almost like I was resuscitating him,” she added.
Dunst starred as Mary Jane Watson opposite Maguire’s Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Raimi’s 2002 blockbuster, which led to two...
“I remember [the film’s director] Sam Raimi giving me a book of famous kisses to be inspired but also he really wanted to make it special even though it was kind of miserable actually doing it,” Dunst recalled.
“It was pouring with rain, freezing, Tobey couldn’t breathe so it was almost like I was resuscitating him,” she added.
Dunst starred as Mary Jane Watson opposite Maguire’s Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Raimi’s 2002 blockbuster, which led to two...
- 3/29/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
With a meteoric rise at a young age, Zendaya has transitioned from a Disney royalty to the youngest Emmy-awarding winning actress in history for Euphoria. Her stardom reached a new level when she became part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where she portrays the role of Mj in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man films. The actress surprised the whole Marvel fandom with her enigmatic presence, and instead of playing the traditional damsel in distress, she imbued her spicy personality to the character, making the viewers her fans.
Zendaya in Spider-Man: Homecoming
However, prior to her debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, fans were skeptical of her casting, questioning her appointment behind such a pivotal role. Soon, a controversy erupted on social media until the Euphoria actress decided to silence a toxic fan over her casting.
Zendaya Silenced a Toxic Fan Without Spider-Man’s Help
When the report of Zendaya’s mysterious...
Zendaya in Spider-Man: Homecoming
However, prior to her debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, fans were skeptical of her casting, questioning her appointment behind such a pivotal role. Soon, a controversy erupted on social media until the Euphoria actress decided to silence a toxic fan over her casting.
Zendaya Silenced a Toxic Fan Without Spider-Man’s Help
When the report of Zendaya’s mysterious...
- 3/29/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
The famous upside-down kiss between Spider-Man and Mary Jane has endured for years, and fans still can’t get over it. The scene in which Kirsten Dunst’s Mary Jane Watson kisses Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker while he hangs upside down is unforgettable and romantic at the same time. What many fans may not realize is that filming that iconic scene wasn’t quite as idyllic as it appeared on screen.
No matter how many Spider-Man flicks have come and gone, the scene has never attempted to be replicated. Dunst played Peter’s love interest in all three of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy films, which were released between 2002 and 2007.
Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man (2002)
In a recent appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, the actress, 41, disclosed that the kissing scene in Raimi’s 2002 flick was actually “miserable”.
Creating the Famous Spider-Man Upside-Down Kiss was Not Easy
With Tobey Maguire playing the title character,...
No matter how many Spider-Man flicks have come and gone, the scene has never attempted to be replicated. Dunst played Peter’s love interest in all three of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy films, which were released between 2002 and 2007.
Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man (2002)
In a recent appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, the actress, 41, disclosed that the kissing scene in Raimi’s 2002 flick was actually “miserable”.
Creating the Famous Spider-Man Upside-Down Kiss was Not Easy
With Tobey Maguire playing the title character,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Add Kristen Stewart to the list of actors you won’t see in a Marvel movie anytime soon.
“I will likely never do a Marvel movie … it sounds like a f*cking nightmare, actually,” Stewart said Tuesday on the Not Skinny, But Not Fat podcast. She is not alone.
Last Month, Ray Winstone said he almost quit Marvel’s Black Widow because it was such a hassle.
“It was fine until you have to do the reshoots,” said Winstone. “Then you find out that a few producers have come down, and your performance is too much, it’s too strong…That’s the way Marvel works. It can be soul-destroying, because you feel like you’re doing great work.”
Nicolas Cage also recently expressed his reluctance to return to comic-book fare.
“Would I return to the comic book genre?” Cage asked himself earlier this month. He answered with a lukewarm,...
“I will likely never do a Marvel movie … it sounds like a f*cking nightmare, actually,” Stewart said Tuesday on the Not Skinny, But Not Fat podcast. She is not alone.
Last Month, Ray Winstone said he almost quit Marvel’s Black Widow because it was such a hassle.
“It was fine until you have to do the reshoots,” said Winstone. “Then you find out that a few producers have come down, and your performance is too much, it’s too strong…That’s the way Marvel works. It can be soul-destroying, because you feel like you’re doing great work.”
Nicolas Cage also recently expressed his reluctance to return to comic-book fare.
“Would I return to the comic book genre?” Cage asked himself earlier this month. He answered with a lukewarm,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Don’t expect to see Kristen Stewart in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Although the actor is no stranger to big budget Hollywood tentpoles, from the “Twilight” movies to “Snow White and the Huntsman,” she recently said on the “Not Skinny but Not Fat” podcast that the studio system would have to dramatically change in order for her to sign on to a Marvel tentpole. That, or Greta Gerwig would have to be directing.
“I will likely never do a Marvel movie … it sounds like a fucking nightmare, actually,” Stewart said, noting that she does like making “big movies because I like people to watch them when I’m in them.”
Podcast host Amanda Hirsch said that Stewart could’ve maybe played a version of Spider-Man’s love interest Mary Jane Watson at one point in her career, but the actor said “the system would have to change” in order for...
“I will likely never do a Marvel movie … it sounds like a fucking nightmare, actually,” Stewart said, noting that she does like making “big movies because I like people to watch them when I’m in them.”
Podcast host Amanda Hirsch said that Stewart could’ve maybe played a version of Spider-Man’s love interest Mary Jane Watson at one point in her career, but the actor said “the system would have to change” in order for...
- 3/28/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Academy Award-nominated actress Kirsten Dunst began her acting career at age 3 in television commercials. Although she made her feature film debut in 1998 at age 5, her breakout performance came six years later, playing the young vampire child Claudia in Interview with the Vampire (1994). However, it wasn’t until she portrayed Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy films (2002-2007) that she attained international recognition and stardom. Each movie in the series was a commercial success, with a combined Box Office earnings of over $2.5 billion. With its success, Dunst was one of Hollywood’s hottest and most successful
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- 3/19/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
Kirsten Dunst is looking back at her time on the Spider-Man set, wishing she would’ve stood up for herself.
The actress that starred as Mary Jane Watson in the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy starting in 2002, had a nickname on the set that she was not fond of. Dunst was referred to as “girly-girl,” and that’s how she was referred to throughout the filming of the trilogy.
“It was a joke, but on Spider-Man, they would call me ‘girly-girl’ sometimes on the walkie-talkie,” Dunst said in an interview with Marie Claire. “But I never said anything … Like, don’t call me that.”
Before the #MeToo movement in 2017, one of the unspoken rules in Hollywood was that young women kept quiet, with Dunst saying, “You didn’t say anything. You just took it.”
Dunst also talked about the roles being offered to her after starring in Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog,...
The actress that starred as Mary Jane Watson in the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy starting in 2002, had a nickname on the set that she was not fond of. Dunst was referred to as “girly-girl,” and that’s how she was referred to throughout the filming of the trilogy.
“It was a joke, but on Spider-Man, they would call me ‘girly-girl’ sometimes on the walkie-talkie,” Dunst said in an interview with Marie Claire. “But I never said anything … Like, don’t call me that.”
Before the #MeToo movement in 2017, one of the unspoken rules in Hollywood was that young women kept quiet, with Dunst saying, “You didn’t say anything. You just took it.”
Dunst also talked about the roles being offered to her after starring in Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Kirsten Dunst is opening up about ageism in Hollywood and why she hasn’t been working as much lately.
In a cover story for Marie Claire as part of its 2024 Makers Issue, the Oscar-nominated actress explained that following her role in 2021’s The Power of the Dog, she was only being offered one kind of role: “the sad mom.”
So, instead of taking on any project, Dunst stepped back from acting for two years after the Jane Campion film because she wasn’t being offered the meaty roles she wanted, which she could get lost in and felt were worth her time.
“To be honest, that’s been hard for me … because I need to feed myself,” she told the publication of not working for two years. “The hardest thing is being a mom and … not feeling like, I have nothing for myself. That’s every mother — not just me.
In a cover story for Marie Claire as part of its 2024 Makers Issue, the Oscar-nominated actress explained that following her role in 2021’s The Power of the Dog, she was only being offered one kind of role: “the sad mom.”
So, instead of taking on any project, Dunst stepped back from acting for two years after the Jane Campion film because she wasn’t being offered the meaty roles she wanted, which she could get lost in and felt were worth her time.
“To be honest, that’s been hard for me … because I need to feed myself,” she told the publication of not working for two years. “The hardest thing is being a mom and … not feeling like, I have nothing for myself. That’s every mother — not just me.
- 3/5/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was a massive hit for PlayStation and continues to impress fans with the bizarre introduction of Scream in the video game series.
Spoilers ahead for the sequel.
The highly anticipated sequel had big shoes to fill given the original game’s success, and the spinoff title, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, highlights the journey of the young webslinger into becoming a fully realized Spider-Man. Fans have theorized and speculated about the possible new villains that would be introduced to the series, and Scream was a welcome surprise.
Creatively deviating from the original source material, which is a prevalent practice in other superhero adaptations, Mary Jane Watson became the host for this version’s Scream. In an intense face-off at the Parker residence, Harry Osborn now bonded with Venom means to eliminate Spider-Man and lured him by threatening the life of Mj.
Her courageous act to...
Spoilers ahead for the sequel.
The highly anticipated sequel had big shoes to fill given the original game’s success, and the spinoff title, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, highlights the journey of the young webslinger into becoming a fully realized Spider-Man. Fans have theorized and speculated about the possible new villains that would be introduced to the series, and Scream was a welcome surprise.
Creatively deviating from the original source material, which is a prevalent practice in other superhero adaptations, Mary Jane Watson became the host for this version’s Scream. In an intense face-off at the Parker residence, Harry Osborn now bonded with Venom means to eliminate Spider-Man and lured him by threatening the life of Mj.
Her courageous act to...
- 2/28/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
As movies and TV shows have become the dominant mode of superhero storytelling, some comic writers have crossed mediums with the characters they pen. Allan Heinberg wrote a brief run on "Wonder Woman" and years later wrote the screenplay for the 2017 "Wonder Woman" movie. Brian Michael Bendis, the defining Marvel Comics writer of the 2000s, sat on Marvel Studios' now-disbanded "creative committee." James Gunn, as the co-head of DC Studios, has brought writer Tom King into the fold.
"Deadpool & Wolverine," which brings the 20th Century Fox side of Marvel into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is the latest example of this; one of the movie's five credited co-writers is Zeb Wells, who also wrote an episode of "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law." For some Marvel Comic fans, however, his name lives in infamy.
Now, Wells' "X-Men" related work is well-regarded. The 18-issue series "Hellions" was like a mutant version of "Suicide Squad...
"Deadpool & Wolverine," which brings the 20th Century Fox side of Marvel into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is the latest example of this; one of the movie's five credited co-writers is Zeb Wells, who also wrote an episode of "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law." For some Marvel Comic fans, however, his name lives in infamy.
Now, Wells' "X-Men" related work is well-regarded. The 18-issue series "Hellions" was like a mutant version of "Suicide Squad...
- 2/19/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
For fans of the wall-crawling superhero, the finale of Spider-Man 2 was a whirlwind of emotions. The fate of the film’s villain has sparked fervent discussion. Did our beloved antagonist meet their end, or is there more to the story? Let’s swing through the evidence and theories to uncover the truth. The Final Showdown in Spider-Man 2 The climactic battle in Spider-Man 2 left audiences on the edge of their seats. With Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and Mary Jane Watson battling to save the day, we witnessed a significant turn of events when Spider-Man shed his symbiote suit. The game’s...
- 12/16/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
MCU has several movies on its upcoming slate, and besides ‘Deadpool 3’ which is currently the most anticipated movie, the ‘Fantastic Four’ reboot is easily the second most talked about project.
Marvel’s first family will finally join the MCU, and all eyes are turned in the direction of Shankman, who took over the director’s role from Watts. We’re truly hoping that the original series won’t repeat itself.
The casting for ‘Fantastic Four’ is still under wraps. Many names have been thrown around, and a lot of fans were confused about the fact that Krasinski apparently won’t reprise his role as Reed Richards despite fans considering him a perfect cast. Some other names that have been thrown around regarding Reed are Adam Driver and, most recently, Jake Gyllenhaal, who is rumored to be the first choice.
When it comes to playing Sue Storm, several names were mentioned,...
Marvel’s first family will finally join the MCU, and all eyes are turned in the direction of Shankman, who took over the director’s role from Watts. We’re truly hoping that the original series won’t repeat itself.
The casting for ‘Fantastic Four’ is still under wraps. Many names have been thrown around, and a lot of fans were confused about the fact that Krasinski apparently won’t reprise his role as Reed Richards despite fans considering him a perfect cast. Some other names that have been thrown around regarding Reed are Adam Driver and, most recently, Jake Gyllenhaal, who is rumored to be the first choice.
When it comes to playing Sue Storm, several names were mentioned,...
- 11/15/2023
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Oh what a tangled web we weave when the multiverse becomes part of Spider-Man canon. The Spider-Man film franchise started simply enough, with 2002’s “Spider-Man.” Fast forward 20 years and three different actors have played live-action versions of the Wall Crawler, with the trio joining forces in 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home.”
The most recent Spidey flick wasn’t just a fun family reunion. It also led to Marvel verifying the existence of the multiverse in its live-action productions. As the former Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Strange says in the film, “The multiverse is a concept about which we know frighteningly little.”
While the establishment of the multiverse has a still yet-to-be-determined impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in the present it can make watching Spider-Man movies in order a little complicated.
Thankfully, there are a myriad of ways to enjoy your friendly neighborhood Spider-Men. Below is a list of the Web...
The most recent Spidey flick wasn’t just a fun family reunion. It also led to Marvel verifying the existence of the multiverse in its live-action productions. As the former Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Strange says in the film, “The multiverse is a concept about which we know frighteningly little.”
While the establishment of the multiverse has a still yet-to-be-determined impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in the present it can make watching Spider-Man movies in order a little complicated.
Thankfully, there are a myriad of ways to enjoy your friendly neighborhood Spider-Men. Below is a list of the Web...
- 10/19/2023
- by Terry Terrones
- The Wrap
“Anyone can be Spider-Man.”
That sentiment, often attributed to creator Stan Lee in some form, has always been the core of what makes the character — perhaps the world’s most famous superhero — so accessible. It’s the idea that, by donning the mask, anyone could step up and be Spider-Man, regardless of their race or gender. It became the central thesis for the excellent 2018 film Into the Spider-Verse, which widely popularized not just Miles Morales as the web-head, but a slew of variants from across the multiverse.
But it’s also not entirely true,...
That sentiment, often attributed to creator Stan Lee in some form, has always been the core of what makes the character — perhaps the world’s most famous superhero — so accessible. It’s the idea that, by donning the mask, anyone could step up and be Spider-Man, regardless of their race or gender. It became the central thesis for the excellent 2018 film Into the Spider-Verse, which widely popularized not just Miles Morales as the web-head, but a slew of variants from across the multiverse.
But it’s also not entirely true,...
- 10/16/2023
- by Christopher Cruz
- Rollingstone.com
This will be a pretty interesting Fall for Marvel fans. The Marvel Cinematic Universe will spawn one new movie, ‘The Marvels’, and the second season of the ‘Loki’ Disney+ series. But apart from that, Spider-Man fans are looking forward to ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2,’ the highly anticipated video game developed by Insomniac Games that serves as the sequel to 2018’s original ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ and its spin-off ‘Spider-Man: Miles Morales,’ which was released in 2020.
The original ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ game is the most successful first-party game ever released on PS4, with over 20 million copies sold. Two years later, when ‘Spider-Man: Miles Morales’ was released as a launching title for PS5, the original game also received a remastered version for PS5, in which Peter Parker’s face was changed. The thing is that John Bubniak provided motion capture for the original release of the first game, and Ben Jordan replaced him in...
The original ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ game is the most successful first-party game ever released on PS4, with over 20 million copies sold. Two years later, when ‘Spider-Man: Miles Morales’ was released as a launching title for PS5, the original game also received a remastered version for PS5, in which Peter Parker’s face was changed. The thing is that John Bubniak provided motion capture for the original release of the first game, and Ben Jordan replaced him in...
- 9/23/2023
- by Lukas Abramovich
- Comic Basics
Being one of the most popular superheroes and fictional characters ever created, it’s no wonder that Spider-Man was adapted numerous times into all kinds of media. When Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created the character back in 1962, we aren’t sure if they were aware of what legend they created, and that legend has remained ubiquitous to this day.
Now, in 2023, we can say that we’ve read countless Spider-Man stories in the comics, watched eight live-action movies, two animated theatrical movies, and many animated series. Also, the Spider-Man fans had a chance to play countless video games on various platforms.
The first-ever video game based on Spider-Man was released back in 1982 for Atari 2600 and Odyssey 2 platforms. Since then, numerous video games featuring Spider-Man have been released, including three games based on Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man’ movie trilogy and two games based on Marc Webb’s ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ duology.
Now, in 2023, we can say that we’ve read countless Spider-Man stories in the comics, watched eight live-action movies, two animated theatrical movies, and many animated series. Also, the Spider-Man fans had a chance to play countless video games on various platforms.
The first-ever video game based on Spider-Man was released back in 1982 for Atari 2600 and Odyssey 2 platforms. Since then, numerous video games featuring Spider-Man have been released, including three games based on Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man’ movie trilogy and two games based on Marc Webb’s ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ duology.
- 9/20/2023
- by Lukas Abramovich
- Comic Basics
If you’re a web-slinging superhero enthusiast looking to dive into the Spider-Man movie universe, you’ve come to the right place.
Navigating the Spider-Verse can be a bit tangled, but fear not, as we’ve spun a web of guidance to show you how to watch the Spider-Man movies in order in perfect chronological sequence.
Related: Marvel Movies In Order: How To Watch MCU Chronologically
Whether you’re swinging into this cinematic world for the first time or revisiting it, this guide will ensure you enjoy the adventures of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in the most seamless and thrilling way possible.
So, grab your spidey suit, and let’s swing into action.
1 ‘Spider-Man’ (2002)
IMDb: 7.4/10 853K | Popularity: 376 | Metascore: 73
Duration: 2h 1m | Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Director: Sam Raimi
Cast: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe
“Spider-Man” (2002) swings onto the silver screen, launching Sam Raimi‘s legendary Spider-Man trilogy. This...
Navigating the Spider-Verse can be a bit tangled, but fear not, as we’ve spun a web of guidance to show you how to watch the Spider-Man movies in order in perfect chronological sequence.
Related: Marvel Movies In Order: How To Watch MCU Chronologically
Whether you’re swinging into this cinematic world for the first time or revisiting it, this guide will ensure you enjoy the adventures of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in the most seamless and thrilling way possible.
So, grab your spidey suit, and let’s swing into action.
1 ‘Spider-Man’ (2002)
IMDb: 7.4/10 853K | Popularity: 376 | Metascore: 73
Duration: 2h 1m | Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Director: Sam Raimi
Cast: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe
“Spider-Man” (2002) swings onto the silver screen, launching Sam Raimi‘s legendary Spider-Man trilogy. This...
- 9/20/2023
- by Israr Ahmed
- buddytv.com
In 2018, just months before Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse redefined what a Spider-Man story could look like on the big screen, the team at Insomniac and PlayStation unleashed their own game-changing iteration. Spider-Man became the definitive Spidey video game, with Spider-Man: Miles Morales arriving in 2020. Combined, they have sold more than 33 million copies.
Now a long-awaiting sequel is arriving Oct. 20, and The Hollywood Reporter was among a group of media outlets that spent three hours playing the new version at a preview in Los Angeles earlier this week.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is set just nine months after the events in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, which saw Peter Parker taking an overseas trip and Miles adjusting to the mantle of becoming New York’s only Spider-Man. With Peter Parker back in town, the upcoming game expands on the story of how both superheroes will change and grow — both themselves,...
Now a long-awaiting sequel is arriving Oct. 20, and The Hollywood Reporter was among a group of media outlets that spent three hours playing the new version at a preview in Los Angeles earlier this week.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is set just nine months after the events in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, which saw Peter Parker taking an overseas trip and Miles adjusting to the mantle of becoming New York’s only Spider-Man. With Peter Parker back in town, the upcoming game expands on the story of how both superheroes will change and grow — both themselves,...
- 9/15/2023
- by Theo Brown
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It is with great sadness that the final bell has tolled for Ring-a-ding Romita. It brings to an end a distinguished career in comics that has seen it all. From Romance, to war and the biggest heroes around. As he pulls his chair up to the great drawing board in the sky we look back on the life of Jazzy John and his legacy.
To begin with my personal connection to John Romita’s work and it’s a pretty significant one, being the writer of Wolverine Wednesday and all. There was a lot of different creative input to the final creation of Wolverine. Romita’s was the costume, though the whiskers may be long gone the blue and yellow theme has stood the test of time. Sure people may love the brown and tan look, but when you think Wolverine, you think blue and yellow! My other big love...
To begin with my personal connection to John Romita’s work and it’s a pretty significant one, being the writer of Wolverine Wednesday and all. There was a lot of different creative input to the final creation of Wolverine. Romita’s was the costume, though the whiskers may be long gone the blue and yellow theme has stood the test of time. Sure people may love the brown and tan look, but when you think Wolverine, you think blue and yellow! My other big love...
- 6/16/2023
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Iconic comic book artist John Romita Sr, known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man and for co-creating such characters as Mary Jane Watson, Wolverine and the Punisher, has died. His son and fellow comic book artist, John Romita Jr, announced the news on social media saying his father passed away peacefully in his sleep June 12. He was 93.
Wrote Romita Jr: “He is a legend in the art world, and it would be my honor to follow in his footsteps. … He was the greatest man I ever met.”
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Romita Sr was born in Brooklyn and began his comic book career in 1949 with Timely Comics (the precursor to Marvel Comics), meeting Stan Lee before being drafted into the army. In the 1950s he worked at rival DC Comics and in 1965 joined Marvel, initially drawing Daredevil comics. In 1966, he...
Wrote Romita Jr: “He is a legend in the art world, and it would be my honor to follow in his footsteps. … He was the greatest man I ever met.”
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Romita Sr was born in Brooklyn and began his comic book career in 1949 with Timely Comics (the precursor to Marvel Comics), meeting Stan Lee before being drafted into the army. In the 1950s he worked at rival DC Comics and in 1965 joined Marvel, initially drawing Daredevil comics. In 1966, he...
- 6/14/2023
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
John Romita Sr., the groundbreaking comic book artist who co-created some of the most influential characters in Marvel Comics history and drew some of the company’s most celebrated stories, died Tuesday, his son announced. He was 93.
Romita was already an established comics artist in the late 1960s when he took over as lead artist on “The Amazing Spider-Man,” but soon he established a unique, era-defining style for the character and helped create the title’s most enduring love interest, Mary Jane Watson. He would later co-create the mutant Wolverine, the criminal overlord Kingpin, and the vigilante antihero The Punisher, creations that would become staples of a billion dollar entertainment franchise, immortalized for generations of fans even if his name never became as widely known as his frequent collaborator, Stan Lee.
“I say this with a heavy heart, My father, John Romita passed away peacefully in his sleep this Monday morning.
Romita was already an established comics artist in the late 1960s when he took over as lead artist on “The Amazing Spider-Man,” but soon he established a unique, era-defining style for the character and helped create the title’s most enduring love interest, Mary Jane Watson. He would later co-create the mutant Wolverine, the criminal overlord Kingpin, and the vigilante antihero The Punisher, creations that would become staples of a billion dollar entertainment franchise, immortalized for generations of fans even if his name never became as widely known as his frequent collaborator, Stan Lee.
“I say this with a heavy heart, My father, John Romita passed away peacefully in his sleep this Monday morning.
- 6/14/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
John Romita Sr., the revered comic book artist who co-created Marvel characters including Wolverine, the Punisher and Mary Jane Watson, has died. He was 93.
His death was announced on Twitter by his son, John Romita Jr., a successful comic book artist in his own right. He died Monday at his home on Long Island.
“I say this with a heavy heart, my father passed away peacefully in his sleep,” he wrote. “He is a legend in the art world, and it would be my honor to follow in his footsteps. Please keep your thoughts and condolences here out of respect for my family. He was the greatest man I ever met.”
I say this with a heavy heart, My father passed away peacefully in his sleep. He is a legend in the art world and it would be my honor to follow in his footsteps. Please keep your thoughts and...
His death was announced on Twitter by his son, John Romita Jr., a successful comic book artist in his own right. He died Monday at his home on Long Island.
“I say this with a heavy heart, my father passed away peacefully in his sleep,” he wrote. “He is a legend in the art world, and it would be my honor to follow in his footsteps. Please keep your thoughts and condolences here out of respect for my family. He was the greatest man I ever met.”
I say this with a heavy heart, My father passed away peacefully in his sleep. He is a legend in the art world and it would be my honor to follow in his footsteps. Please keep your thoughts and...
- 6/14/2023
- by Graeme McMillan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
At the end of "Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse," Peter B. Parker (Jake Johnson) went back to his home universe and reconciled with his ex Mary Jane Watson. Peter is back in the sequel, "Across The Spider-Verse" and this time he's got someone coming with him — his and Mj's daughter, Mayday Parker, who has inherited her father's spider powers.
Don't expect to see this new Spider-Girl pop up in mainstream Marvel Comics, though. In that world, Peter and Mj are currently separated. They've been on-again, off-again since 2008. What happened that year? Only the most despised Spider-Man storyline ever written, "One More Day." What happens in this infamous story? During "Civil War," Aunt May was shot and is in terminal condition. So, to save her life, Peter and Mj make a deal with Mephisto (the Marvel Universe's devil) to erase their marriage from history. Some extra salt in the wound? During "One More Day,...
Don't expect to see this new Spider-Girl pop up in mainstream Marvel Comics, though. In that world, Peter and Mj are currently separated. They've been on-again, off-again since 2008. What happened that year? Only the most despised Spider-Man storyline ever written, "One More Day." What happens in this infamous story? During "Civil War," Aunt May was shot and is in terminal condition. So, to save her life, Peter and Mj make a deal with Mephisto (the Marvel Universe's devil) to erase their marriage from history. Some extra salt in the wound? During "One More Day,...
- 5/24/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Today, Disney+ announced that six Spider-Man films will be launching on the streaming service in the U.S. this spring, giving fans access to more from the Marvel collection, all in one place. The first Spider-Man films “Spider-Man,” “Spider-Man 2,” “Spider-Man 3,” and “The Amazing Spider-Man” will be made available to subscribers on April 21, 2023. “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and “Venom” will join the service on May 12, 2023.
Spider-Man (2002) – Available April 21, 2023
Average teenager Peter Parker is transformed into an extraordinary superhero after he is accidentally bitten by a radioactive spider. When his beloved uncle is savagely murdered during a robbery, young Peter vows to use his powers to avenge his death. Deeming himself “Spider-Man,” he sets about ridding the streets of crime, bringing him into conflict with malevolent super-villain “Green Goblin.”
Spider-Man 2 (2004) – Available April 21, 2023
In “Spider-Man 2,” Tobey Maguire returns as the mild-mannered Peter Parker, who is juggling the delicate balance of...
Spider-Man (2002) – Available April 21, 2023
Average teenager Peter Parker is transformed into an extraordinary superhero after he is accidentally bitten by a radioactive spider. When his beloved uncle is savagely murdered during a robbery, young Peter vows to use his powers to avenge his death. Deeming himself “Spider-Man,” he sets about ridding the streets of crime, bringing him into conflict with malevolent super-villain “Green Goblin.”
Spider-Man 2 (2004) – Available April 21, 2023
In “Spider-Man 2,” Tobey Maguire returns as the mild-mannered Peter Parker, who is juggling the delicate balance of...
- 4/20/2023
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
It’s time to refill your web fluid and whip up a batch of Aunt May’s wheat cakes because Spider-Man and Venom will swing onto Disney+ this Spring! That’s right, Web-Heads! Six Spider-Man films arrive on the mouse-eared streaming service in the U.S. this Spring, giving fans access to more Marvel movies. The collection includes Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man 3, and The Amazing Spider-Man, premiering on April 21, 2023. Spider-Man: Homecoming and Venom arrive on the platform on May 12, 2023.
Not that you need them, but Disney+ provided descriptions for each film in today’s press release for this web-tastic streaming event:
Spider-Man (2002) – Available April 21, 2023
Average teenager Peter Parker is transformed into an extraordinary superhero after he is accidentally bitten by a radioactive spider. When his beloved uncle is savagely murdered during a robbery, young Peter vows to use his powers to avenge his death. Deeming himself “Spider-Man,...
Not that you need them, but Disney+ provided descriptions for each film in today’s press release for this web-tastic streaming event:
Spider-Man (2002) – Available April 21, 2023
Average teenager Peter Parker is transformed into an extraordinary superhero after he is accidentally bitten by a radioactive spider. When his beloved uncle is savagely murdered during a robbery, young Peter vows to use his powers to avenge his death. Deeming himself “Spider-Man,...
- 4/20/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The Spider-Man franchise was a huge part of actor Kirsten Dunst’s life and career. But filming the iconic superhero series wasn’t always a good time for the superstar.
Kirsten Dunst had no problem telling ‘Spider-Man’ producers she hated doing certain scenes Kirsten Dunst | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Dunst was already an established actor by the time she brought Mary Jane Watson to the big screen. It was a part she was initially attracted to because of the depth she saw in the role. But Dunst wanted to add even more depth, and made it clear to director Sam Raimi that she wasn’t going to be solely a victim to be saved.
“’I just don’t want to be the damsel in distress. I’ll scream on the balcony, but you’ve got to let me do a little action here,’” she remembered telling Raimi in a resurfaced interview with CNN.
Kirsten Dunst had no problem telling ‘Spider-Man’ producers she hated doing certain scenes Kirsten Dunst | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Dunst was already an established actor by the time she brought Mary Jane Watson to the big screen. It was a part she was initially attracted to because of the depth she saw in the role. But Dunst wanted to add even more depth, and made it clear to director Sam Raimi that she wasn’t going to be solely a victim to be saved.
“’I just don’t want to be the damsel in distress. I’ll scream on the balcony, but you’ve got to let me do a little action here,’” she remembered telling Raimi in a resurfaced interview with CNN.
- 4/12/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Zendaya is now regarded as one of Hollywood’s brightest young stars. However, when Marvel announced the actor would play a pivotal role in Spider-Man: Homecoming, toxic fans of the series voiced their racially inflected anger about the decision. Zendaya received support from many people, notably Peter Parker himself. Before Homecoming’s release, Tom Holland praised his co-star’s abilities as an actor and as a woman whom nonsensical detractors couldn’t deter.
The dark side of fandom showed itself after Zendaya’s casting in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
James Gunn defends the idea of Zendaya as Mj in Spider-Man: Homecoming — https://t.co/PRi8IxiObB pic.twitter.com/7HVJ2t4OyG
— Inverse (@inversedotcom) August 20, 2016
When Zendaya was announced as part of the Homecoming cast, the nature of her character was kept under wraps, but that didn’t stop a rumor from circulating that she would play Peter Parker’s classic love interest,...
The dark side of fandom showed itself after Zendaya’s casting in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
James Gunn defends the idea of Zendaya as Mj in Spider-Man: Homecoming — https://t.co/PRi8IxiObB pic.twitter.com/7HVJ2t4OyG
— Inverse (@inversedotcom) August 20, 2016
When Zendaya was announced as part of the Homecoming cast, the nature of her character was kept under wraps, but that didn’t stop a rumor from circulating that she would play Peter Parker’s classic love interest,...
- 3/18/2023
- by Sam Hines
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Marvel Comics' "Mary Jane and Black Cat" #3, now available, is written by Jed MacKay and illustrated by Vincenzo Carratu, with covers by J. Scott Campbell, Jan Bazaldua and Carlos Gomez:
"...'Mary Jane Watson' and 'Felicia Hardy' are trapped in 'Limbo' by 'Belasco' -- and if they wanna' escape, they'll have to heist their way out.
"A shaky alliance with an unexpected ally may be their only hope to survive the 'Screaming Tower'. But Mj's holding back. What is the true price of her new super-powers? And why can't Black Cat come clean about the new man in her life? These truths may damn their friendship and their souls to Limbo forever..."
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"...'Mary Jane Watson' and 'Felicia Hardy' are trapped in 'Limbo' by 'Belasco' -- and if they wanna' escape, they'll have to heist their way out.
"A shaky alliance with an unexpected ally may be their only hope to survive the 'Screaming Tower'. But Mj's holding back. What is the true price of her new super-powers? And why can't Black Cat come clean about the new man in her life? These truths may damn their friendship and their souls to Limbo forever..."
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- 2/14/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The concept of the super soldier has become a common (if not overused) conceit in the Marvel Universe — not only in the comics, but in its cinematic iteration as well. Abraham Erskine's Super Soldier Serum is probably best known as the stuff that transformed Steve Rogers into Captain America. Notably, Erskine's formula died with him, making Cap the only super soldier alive — at least for the moment. Countless tried to recreate its effects, spawning multiple heroes and villains in the process. A few writers took a page from that book in adapting the comics for Marvel's Cinematic Universe. Characters that previously had little to do with the serum were suddenly made into super soldiers. With certain characters, like Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, it absolutely works. But the sheer influx of characters with similar origins has kind of taken the novelty out of it since.
With so many super soldiers running around in the MCU,...
With so many super soldiers running around in the MCU,...
- 2/4/2023
- by Lyvie Scott
- Slash Film
Let's Talk About Bombastic Bag Man, The Deepest Cut In The Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Trailer
Just about a year after the first look teaser dropped, Sony has finally released a proper trailer for "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." As expected, the latest preview for the highly-anticipated follow-up to the 2018 sensation "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" features a ton of Spideys that are sure to be recognizable to many True Believers out there. But out of the numerous spider-themed heroes both highlighted and hiding in the background, one, in particular, stood out each time he appeared onscreen. Of course, we're talking about the Bombastic Bag-Man!
Though his suit is slightly different that the version we're used to from the pages of Marvel Comics, it's impossible to mistake this incarnation of the friendly neighborhood web-slinger. I mean, it's hard to miss Spider-Man wearing a paper bag over his head. However, despite the fact that this version of the fan-favorite character is often played for laughs, Peter Parker's Bag-Man Spidersona...
Though his suit is slightly different that the version we're used to from the pages of Marvel Comics, it's impossible to mistake this incarnation of the friendly neighborhood web-slinger. I mean, it's hard to miss Spider-Man wearing a paper bag over his head. However, despite the fact that this version of the fan-favorite character is often played for laughs, Peter Parker's Bag-Man Spidersona...
- 12/13/2022
- by Ben F. Silverio
- Slash Film
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