May 28, 2009
Box Office Guru Preview: Pixar Flies Into 3D Age with Up
It's been two full months since a big 3D toon and a horror film hit the multiplexes so fans of both types of entertainment will rejoice on Friday from the openings of the Disney-Pixar animated adventure Up and Universal's fright flick Drag Me to... More...

May 26, 2009
Cannes 2009: RT's 10 Must-See Movies
The 62nd Cannes Film Festival has officially wrapped, with most commentators agreeing that this year's selection was a cut above. There were some disappointments, but plenty of movies to get excited about, and RT was there for the whole festival... More...

April 17, 2009
Sam Raimi, Clive Barker, More At Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Are you in the L.A. area and dying to meet your favorite masters of horror, science fiction, film, and television? Then the L.A. Convention Center is where you'll want to be this weekend (April 17-20) for the 24th annual Fangoria's Weekend of... More...

September 12, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Will Smith's Pet Project and Evil Dead... With Music!
We have got some hefty news, so tip that bottle at 45 degrees and get ready for a delicious helping of Ketchup that includes Will Smith, Johnny Depp, Marvel news, Evil Dead, James Franco, and more. More...

September 05, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Raimi and Maguire return for Spider-Man 4 and 5
This week's Ketchup bottle brings news about Spider-Man 4 & 5, Ghostbusters 3, and casting news for Matt Damon, Denzel Washington, and Jennifer Connelly. More...

March 20, 2008
Sam Raimi, Meet Jack Ryan
It looks like Paramount really is planning a Jack Ryan revival -- and they're looking to Sam Raimi to help them make it happen. More...

March 03, 2008
Ellen Page Escapes Sam Raimi's Hell
It looks like Ellen Page won't be going to Hell after all. More...

February 15, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Wolverine On Film, Justice League May Lose A Couple Of Heroes
In this week's column, Greg Dean Schmitz gives us the lowdown on some upcoming superhero movies, like Wolverine, Justice League, and Dr. Strange. There is also news about some game adaptations, such as Mortal Kombat, Tekken, believe it or not,... More...

February 11, 2008
Sam Raimi Dragging Ellen Page to Hell
Now that all those Hobbit rumors are out of the way, Sam Raimi can get started on his next thriller -- and with Ellen Page keeping him company, to boot. More...

December 20, 2007
Sam Raimi Wants to Drag Me to Hell
Over the past few months, we've talked a lot about Sam Raimi's busy schedule as a producer, but his directorial follow-up to Spider-Man 3 has remained a mystery -- until now, that is. More...

December 20, 2007
Looks Like Those Hobbit Movies Still Need a Director
During the years of legal disputes between Peter Jackson and New Line, there was no shortage of speculation regarding which director might step into his shoes for The Hobbit -- speculation that, as it turns out, will continue at least awhile longer. More...

October 30, 2007
RT on DVD: Spider-Man 3 Arrives, My So-Called Life Re-issued!
Comic book fans should already feel their spidey senses a' tingling, because this week in home video belongs to a certain web-slinging superhero (Spider-Man 3). Of course, we're also amped for Angela Chase's long awaited return to DVD (My... More...

October 29, 2007
Spider-Man 3 DVD Preview: Sam Raimi Swoons for Blu Ray
Director Sam Raimi made a guest appearance at Sony Imageworks visual effects presentation for the Spider-Man 3 DVD, where he stayed long enough to say he was high on the new high-def transfer of his latest film. More...

October 27, 2007
Sam Raimi Awaits Spider-Man 4 Script
Everybody wants to know about Spider-Man 4, so at a recent press day Sam Raimi was prepared to address that inevitable question. The answer: He is currently awaiting an assignment, which is in turn dependent on a script. More...

October 24, 2007
Raimi Reveals Unusual Ghost House Slate: Grudge 3, Rise 2, More
Sam Raimi has revealed an unusual list of titles for his Ghost House Pictures production company. They have done well releasing horror films like Boogeyman and The Messengers, but now it appears even their less successful films will be getting... More...

October 23, 2007
The Grudge 3 Gets a Director
Sam Raimi still has a Grudge with moviegoers. More...

October 19, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Dark Knight Prologue Coming; Wolverine Gets Official Title; Star Trek Gets Kirk And Bones
In this week's Ketchup, viewers will get a sneak peek at The Dark Knight, if they go a bit out of their way, Wolverine won't just be called Wolverine, and the new Star Trek gets a new Kirk and a new Bones. More...

October 18, 2007
Spider-Man 3 DVD Preview: Sandman
Part 2 of our Sony Imageworks visit continues with a look at the CG magic behind Spider-Man 3 villain Sandman, and the processes that took years to perfect! More...

October 17, 2007
Sam Raimi Wants Peter Jackson to Direct Hobbit
When the falling out between Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema led to speculation of a new director for The Hobbit, the only satisfying rumor was Sam Raimi. Now that New Line is trying to reconcile with Jackson, even Raimi is hoping for Jackson to... More...

October 17, 2007
Spider-Man 3 DVD Preview: Creating Venom
When Spider-Man 3 hits DVD shelves later this month, it will come with a plethora of extras, including over six hours (!) of bonus materials, including a number of featurettes devoted to the film's digitally-enhanced villains, Sandman and Venom,... More...

August 21, 2007
Bruce Campbell Warns Raimi About Tricksy Hobbits
Bruce Campbell knows he's always got a role in a Sam Raimi movie, but if the director indeed takes on The Hobbit for New Line, longtime friend Campbell has some words of warning. More...

August 08, 2007
Spider-Man 4 Still Needs a Screenwriter
This is just a tidbit of an item, but if you've been waiting with bated breath to find out who will be scripting the inevitable Spider-Man 4, it's an important one. Well, actually, we still don't know who'll be writing it -- but IGN Movies is... More...

August 03, 2007
Does Clash of the Titans Have a Director?
Not content to float a rumor about one remake's possible director, IESB is digging into its bag of anonymous sources for some dish about who might be taking the reins for Warner Bros.' planned remake of the 1981 cult classic/Harry Hamlin career... More...

July 31, 2007
Early Production Underway for Spider-Man 4
Yep, just a little more vague mumbling about what might happen on Spider-Man 4, but when Sam Raimi has something to say, it's usually worth listening to. More...

July 30, 2007
30 Days of Night Bares its Fangs at Comic-Con
Sam Raimi was on hand at the Screen Gems panel, presenting two clips of the upcoming graphic novel adaptation, 30 Days of Night. The flick stars Josh Hartnett as a sheriff leading a band of survivors after vampires descend upon their isolated,... More...

July 12, 2007
"Spider-Man 4" Already on the Horizon
It's only been a few weeks since "Spider-Man 3" hit theaters (the chorus of critical "meh"'s is still ringing in our ears), but does that mean it's too early to talk more Spidey sequels? If you're the folks at the relatively... More...

July 02, 2007
A Pair of (Potential) New Projects for Sam Raimi
And interestingly enough, both of 'em are high-concept sci-fi movies that'd probably fit Mr. Raimi to a tee. More...

June 29, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man 4" Villain Talk, "Iron Man" Cast Photo, Disney Scraps Lame Video Sequels, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Sam Raimi discusses possible options for a fourth "Spider-Man," the cast of "Iron Man" is looking rather sharp in the first cast photo, and the Disney brain trust makes a wise business decision. More...

May 05, 2007
Campbell Open to Evil Dead 4 and Bubba Nosferatu
Even though he's in charge of the massive "Spider-Man" franchise and in the running for films like "The Hobbit," Sam Raimi always says he wants to make another "Evil Dead" film with Bruce Campbell. Campbell isn't... More...

May 04, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Dunst Forgives Self For Bad Acting, Downey Reflects On "Iron Man," New "Magneto" Director, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Kirsten Dunst talks about the woes of blue-screen theatrics, Robert Downey Jr. discusses his "Iron Man" pedigree, and the new "Magneto" director comes with plenty of superhero experience. More...

May 03, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Spidey Senses Tingling For a Record Opening Weekend
Will the friendly neighborhood webslinger reclaim the holy grail of the movie biz - the opening weekend box office record? More...

May 01, 2007
Campbell Explains "Spider-Man 3" Cameos to Maguire
Sam Raimi fans know they can always count on a Bruce Campbell cameo, so when the director brought "Spider-Man" to the big screen, there was fertile ground for the "Evil Dead" star to come in. More...

April 28, 2007
"The Hobbit" is Not in Raimi's Head Yet
"Lord of the Rings" fans couldn’t imagine an appropriate director for the "Hobbit" prequel until Sam Raimi’s name was thrown into the mix. But now that he’s available to talk about it during his "Spider-Man 3" press... More...

April 27, 2007
"Spider-Man 3" Turns "Spider-Man 1" on Its Head
Sam Raimi never does "Spider-Man" as just a guy in tights beating up bad guys. The first film had a huge moral message and the second even tried having Peter Parker give up the powers. Now, "Spider-Man 3" even revises some... More...

April 23, 2007
"Spider-Man 3" -- The Most Expensive Film Ever Made?
Is "Spider-Man 3" the most expensive movie ever made? Radar alleges so, adding production costs and subsequent marketing dollars into a half-billion dollar estimated price tag. More...

April 22, 2007
Raimi Confirms Another "Spider-Man" Trilogy
With "Spider-Man 3" nearing its opening and the lead actors and director’s contracts up, the fate of a second trilogy, or even a fourth film, is up in the air. Sam Raimi confirmed that the studio, Columbia Pictures, is interested in... More...

April 20, 2007
Raimi & Dunst "Would" do "Spider-Man 4"
As part of our daily "Spider-Man 3" coverage, we bring you a recent statement by series director Sam Raimi. Short version: Clearly he's not averse to doing another "Spider-Man" flick some time in the future, maybe. More...

April 20, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Ed Norton As "Incredible Hulk," Ledger's Scary Joker, Early Reactions to "Spider-Man 3," And More!
In This Week's Ketchup, Edward Norton gets to take over the role of Bruce Banner in "The Incredible Hulk," Heath Ledger will portray a darker, scarier Joker than what audiences are accustomed to in "The Dark Knight," and... More...

April 18, 2007
New Fantasy Stories from Sam Raimi and Tolkien?
Here's two news stories in one, both of which deal with the "epic adventure" genre: News on a just-published Tolkien book NOT being purchased by a movie studio -- and an all-new mega-quest production that'll be backed by Sam Raimi. More...

April 17, 2007
Sam Raimi Talks "Hobbit" and Dunst Discusses "Spidey 4"
It's been a while since we first heard that "Spider-Man" director Sam Raimi could be in line to direct "The Hobbit" for New Line -- and now the director has actually spoken about the possibility. In other news, Kirsten Dunst... More...

April 16, 2007
"Spider-Man 3" Reactions Starting to Come In
A prickly one again for me: There's a brand-new "spy review" of "Spider-Man 3" over at AICN, but since I refuse to read extensive opinions about a movie until I see it for myself, I'll just have to point you in the right... More...

April 05, 2007
Tobey Maguire Thinks Twice About a "Spider-Man 4"
This kind of stuff seems to happen like clockwork: An actor in the midst of publicizing a "part 3" will talk about how he's "done" with the series ... and then a few weeks later his tune will change just a little bit. Just ask... More...

March 07, 2007
Tokyo Lands "Spider-Man 3" World Premiere
You know how "Spider-Man 3" is opening in the U.S. on May 4th? Well, get ready to get jealous: Japan is getting it three days earlier than that! More...

March 06, 2007
Seven and A Half Minutes of "Spider-Man 3" Goodness, Available Now!
Did you catch last night's special "Spider-Man 3" trailer on NBC during "Heroes?" Well, you can still log on to view the seven and a half minute "Spider-Man 3" preview for clips of at least four scenes from the flick,... More...

February 21, 2007
Bob Shaye Says "2009" for "Hobbit" Movie
With that ugly little feud with Peter Jackson in the rear-view mirror (for the time being, anyway) New Line chief Bob Shaye recently had a few vague things to say about the state of the "Hobbit" movie. More...

February 02, 2007
Russell Crowe As Good Nottingham vs. Evil Robin Hood!
Last time we were offered a big-budget "Robin Hood" movie, it starred Kevin Costner and his ill-fitting accent. But now comes a 'revisionist' take on the classic tale, only this time the Sheriff of Nottingham will get to be the good guy.... More...

February 01, 2007
De Laurentiises Bless "Evil Dead" Remake ... and Want More "Hannibal"
Sam Raimi is a bona fide mogul now with his Ghost House Pictures studio producing horror movies while he's off making "Spider-Man" movies. Back in the day, he needed Dino De Laurentiis's help to make the third "Evil Dead" film,... More...

January 30, 2007
Sam Raimi Has Been Discussing "Hobbit" Plans
At first it just seemed like a smart fanboy's best-case scenario: If Peter Jackson can't (or won't) direct "The Hobbit," then how about that Sam Raimi guy?!?!? Well, now it seems that the filmmaker has actually discussed it with some... More...

January 22, 2007
Koepp to Write "Spider-Man 4"?
The ink's barely dry on his script for the fourth "Indiana Jones," but screenwriter David Koepp is already in talks to write the fourth installment in Columbia Pictures' "Spider-Man" series. More...

January 12, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Beyonce Gets Dissed And Defended, Sam Raimi Gives Some Hints On The Next Two "Spider-Man" Movies, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Beyonce's detractors and defenders converge in perfect harmony in the RT forums, and Sam Raimi makes up for the lack of a new "Transformers" trailer by giving some spicy info about both "Spider-Man 3"... More...

January 08, 2007
Sam Raimi Drops a Little Hint on "Spider-Man 4"
"Spider-Man 3" is still over four months away, but that hasn't prevented the fans and filmmakers from discussing the possibility of a fourth wall-climbing adventure... More...

January 02, 2007
First Official TV Spot for "Spider-Man 3"
We've all watched the "Spider-Man 3" trailer about 19 times by now, so here's something new: The very first TV spot! Hey, we'll take what we can get... More...

December 29, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: Talia Shire Talks "Rocky," Teasers Galore, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Talia Shire gives her views on Adrian's absence from "Rocky Balboa," and we've got all sorts of trailers and teasers, from "The Fantastic Four 2," "Grind House" and "Ocean's 13." More...

December 26, 2006
Sam Raimi Spills Some "Spider-Man 3" Beans
The world has to wait for May to see what's up with good ol' "Spider-Man," but based on the guy's most recent theatrical trailer, the web-head looks to be knee-deep in trouble. Director Sam Raimi recently had a chat with Premiere... More...

December 15, 2006
"Spider-Man 3" Villain Secrets and Sequel Talk Unveiled
Where does "Spider-Man 3" baddie Venom get his powers? Who might director Sam Raimi keep around for another sequel? Find out in the latest episode of "Spidey" secrets and spoilers! More...

December 12, 2006
Sony and Sam Raimi to Revisit "The Shadow"
Yeah, so it was only 12 years ago that we last saw a big-screen adaptation of the classic character "The Shadow." That's not about to stop Sony from hiring Sam Raimi to produce a new version! More...

December 07, 2006
Sam Raimi to Direct "Doc Savage"?
Yes, there were superheroes before the Golden Age of DC and Marvel, and it looks like director Sam Raimi might be bringing a few of those old heroes back to life -- yep, more than one in the same movie! More...

December 01, 2006
Tobey Maguire Calling It Quits After "Spider-Man 3"?
If the rumors of Sam Raimi being approached to direct "The Hobbit" are true, now might be a good time for him to bail out on New York and swing over to Middle-Earth: Tobey Maguire isn't thinking "Oh, boy!" on the concept of... More...

November 24, 2006
Sam Raimi Being Wooed to "Hobbit" Country?
Yeah, so Peter Jackson (almost) definitely won't be directing New Line's "The Hobbit" movie, but here comes an amusing little post-holiday rumor: It involves a mega-successful trilogy-maker NOT named Peter Jackson! More...

October 30, 2006
Scoop on a FOURTH "Spider-Man 3" Villain?
It was Villain Overkill that helped to kill the Burton/Schumacher "Batman" series -- but somehow we don't expect the same thing to happen with Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man 3" -- we hope. More...

September 21, 2006
James Franco Ponders a "Spider-Man 4"
While out on the road promoting his newest flick, "Flyboys," James Franco heard what's probably a fairly common query: What's up with "Spider-Man 4"? And, as usual, the actor kinda waffled both ways while saying nothing at all. More...

July 26, 2006
Spidey to Swing, IMAX-Style!
It seems like kind of a tease, seeing as how the movie doesn't open for another ten months, but the IMAX folks would like you to know that "Spider-Man 3" will be opening on their mega-screens on the same weekend the multiplexes get it. More...

July 22, 2006
Comic-Con 2006: "Spider-Man" vs. Venom, Sandman...But Not Hobgoblin??
The cast and director of "Spider-Man 3" were on hand Saturday at Comic-Con to unveil a trailer-sized clip of scenes from the 2007 release, with footage of Spidey's three baddies -- including a closer look at anti Spider-Man, Venom! More...

July 17, 2006
Spidey's Boss Talks Sequels
One of the most colorful and underrated assets of the "Spider-Man" series is the performance by JK Simmons as blowhard newspaper editor J. Jonah Jameson. Fortunately, the character actor will be returning for "Spider-Man 3" --... More...

July 11, 2006
The Comic-Con is Coming!
I attend several film festivals each year, but there's always one movie-centric event that I'd really love to attend: The San Diego Comic-Con. Movie geek heaven is what I like to call it. Read on to find out why... More...

June 29, 2006
"Spider-Man 3" Spoiler Feast!
If you're a ravenous fan of all things spoileriffic, and you also have some affection for the "Spider-Man" series, then head on over to a blog called "film ick" and enjoy all sorts of second sequel tidbits -- including the news... More...

June 28, 2006
Teaser Bulletin: "Spider-Man 3"
It doesn't swing into movie theaters until next May, but you can catch the brand-new "Spider-Man 3" teaser right here ... and it's pretty darn cool. You can also view the flipbook here. More...

June 22, 2006
Semi-Slick New "Spider-Man 3" Poster
Need just another drip of "Spidey 3" stuff to keep you going until next June? Then head on over to JoBlo's to see an all-new poster for the webslinger's second sequel. More...

June 01, 2006
Superman to "Return" with "Spider-Man 3" Trailer
Director Sam Raimi revealed during an interview with Superhero Hype! that the first teaser trailer for "Spider-Man 3" will accompany the theatrical release of "Superman Returns." More...

May 27, 2006
"Spider-Man 3" Visits New York
According to SuperHero Hype!, "Spider-Man 3" is currently shooting in New York City and will be there for five weeks. You can read a couple of set reports here and here. More...

April 10, 2006
Thomas Haden Church on Sandman and Spider-Man 3
Spider-Man 3 star Thomas Haden Church, while in town promoting his new film Over The Hedge, was kind enough to take some time to chat with us in this exclusive for Skewed and Reviewed. While the majority of the interview, which will be posted... More...

March 21, 2006
Campbell Touches Upon the "Evil Dead" Remake
CS.net pointed us towards an excerpt from a Penny Blood Magazine interview with Bruce Campbell, and it seems the almighty chin had a little something to say about the (eventually) upcoming remake of "The Evil Dead." More...

March 01, 2006
Second "Grudge" Rolls Into Production
Head on over to the Ghost House Pictures website and you'll find a new press release that'll thrill all you ravenous "Grudge" holders. Seems the sequel just started production in Japan, and that "The Grudge 2" will be ready for... More...

February 24, 2006
Spider-Man Gets Dark!
You'll find this pic on just about every quality movie site by now, but Superhero Hype was the first outlet to share the goods, so why not click on over there to catch an all-new (and enjoyably "dark") poster from Sam Raimi's... More...

February 10, 2006
Jennifer Beals Has a "Grudge" 2
Fans of J-horror remakes that star former TV slayers will be pleased to know that "The Grudge 2" is coming together in short order. The latest cast member to join the shriek show is former Flashdancer Jennifer Beals ... but don't ask us... More...

February 06, 2006
Everyone's Favorite Pig Farmer Signs On for Spidey Work
Veteran character actor James Cromwell, perhaps best known for his Oscar-nominated role in 1996's "Babe" (or for "L.A. Confidential" or "The Green Mile" or shudder "The Longest Yard"), has signed on for a... More...

January 24, 2006
Raimi Hears "Siren"'s Call
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January 19, 2006
Hottie Howard to Play Spidey's Stacy
The Hollywood Reporter brings us some all-new "Spider-Man 3" news; seems that Ms. Bryce Dallas Howard, best known for her work in "The Village" and for being the daughter of the "Arrested Development" narrator, has... More...

January 10, 2006
Raimi to Make Friends With "Wee Free Men"
Kinetic genre geek and spider-friendly director Sam Raimi has been drafted by Sony to helm "The Wee Free Men," based on the best-selling novel by Terry Pratchett. More...

September 07, 2005
"Hard Candy" Director to Tackle "30 Days of Night"
According to The Hollywood Reporter, David Slade, director of the controversial Sundance selection "Hard Candy," has been tapped to helm "30 Days of Night" for Columbia Pictures. More...

June 30, 2005
A Quartet of Performers Sign Up for Pang's Next Horror
Courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter comes some casting news on an upcoming and as-yet-untitled horror movie from Oxide & Danny Pang. The Columbia Pictures project now has Kristen Stewart ("Panic Room"), Dylan McDermott ("Texas... More...

June 16, 2005
Raimi's Ghost House Grabs a New "Monkey's Paw"
Ghost House Pictures, home of director Sam Raimi, producer Robert Tapert, and movies like "Boogeyman" and "The Grudge," will produce a family-friendly spooky movie based on the classic tale of "The Monkey's Paw." More...

May 19, 2005
Topher Grace Joins the "Spider-Man 3" Cast
Topher Grace has joined the cast of "Spider-Man 3," it was announced by director Sam Raimi and producers Laura Ziskin and Marvel Studio's Avi Arad. Grace will join Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, and Thomas Haden Church in... More...

May 04, 2005
Sony to Spin SIX Spidey Flicks?
Sci-Fi Wire had a chat with the deservedly admired filmmaker Sam Raimi (director of the "Evil Dead" and "Spider-Man" series), and he divulged an interesting little tidbit regarding the future of Sony's web-slinging franchise:... More...

April 12, 2005
Sony Starts the "Grudge 2" Gravy Train
The Hollywood Reporter confirms what the horror fans already knew: "The Grudge 2" is coming (relatively) soon. Sony Pictures has signed a 2-picture deal with Sam Raimi's Ghost House label, guaranteeing that both a "Grudge 2"... More...

March 22, 2005
Thomas Haden Church to get Villainous for "Spider-Man 3"?
A press release plopped out of my inbox this morning, and here's the really short version: recent Oscar nominee Thomas Haden Church ("Sideways," "George of the Jungle") has been cast as the new villain for "Spider-Man... More...

March 08, 2005
Screen Gems & Ghost House to Introduce a New "Priest"
Variety tells the tale of a rookie screenwriter Cory Goodman who found a fan in a genre genius Sam Raimi and sold his very first screenplay as a result. More...

January 13, 2005
Alvin Sargent to Spin More "Spider-Man" Tales
The "Spider-Man" series may not end with three installments as previous rumors suggested. Variety reports today that Alvin Sargent, who is credited with writing "Spider-Man 2," has signed a seven-figure deal with Sony Pictures... More...

December 06, 2004
Evil Dead 4 Still a Priority for Sam Raimi
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November 30, 2004
Sam Raimi Spinning Spider-Man 3's Web
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