October 13, 2009
Sam Raimi Plans "Faithful" World of Warcraft Movie
Feeling nervous about "World of Warcraft" making the jump to the big screen? You can at least take solace in director Sam Raimi's new interview with MTV, in which he promises "We really want to remain faithful to the game."
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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 Hell. For its tenth animated feature in fourteen years, Pixar goes 3D with its grumpy old man comedy Up which tells of an elderly widower and a young boy who partake in a cross-continental adventure in a flying house. As with previous films from the Disney-owned kings of toonville, this PG-rated offering has attracted glowing reviews from critics.
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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 checking out the best Cannes had to offer. So what's worth keeping an eye on? From Almodovar to von Trier, from Mariah Carey to Jim Carrey, this year's festival has thrown up a handful of auteurs and a full calendar of stars. Join us as we take a visual journey through the 10 Cannes films you absolutely have to see.
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May 19, 2009
Sam Raimi Talks Spider-Man, Evil Dead
In a new interview with the L.A. Times' Hero Complex, Sam Raimi talks about upcoming projects and looks back at what he would have done differently with the first three "Spider-Man" movies.
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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 Horrors -- otherwise known as Fango Con -- to preview the latest indie and studio horror flicks, see legendary casts reunite, and meet filmmakers like Sam Raimi, Ron Perlman, Tobe Hooper, Hershell Gordon Lewis, Jordan Ladd, and Sybil Danning. See how you can attend and get the full line-up (which , ahem, includes a live performance by Corey Haim) after the jump.
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March 16, 2009
Sam Raimi Talks Spider-Man 4
Though he was understandably reluctant to share many details, Sam Raimi recently discussed "Spider-Man 4," saying he'd be focusing on a standalone story from the comics -- and that he "can't imagine" making a Spidey movie without Kirsten Dunst.
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January 11, 2009
Raimi Eyeing Morbius for Spider-Man 4?
It might not mean anything, but in a recent interview with Empire, Sam Raimi mentioned that his pick for the next "Spider-Man" villain is none other than the living vampire known as Morbius.
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October 30, 2008
Sam Raimi Talks Drag Me to Hell
In a new interview with MTV, Sam Raimi shared details and stills from "Drag Me to Hell" -- and issued what he claims is his very first "no comment."
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October 23, 2008
Raimi Bows Out of Jack Ryan Reboot
So now that Sam Raimi is officially attached to the next two "Spider-Man" sequels, what's going on with that Paramount deal that was supposed to see Raimi directing a reboot of the Jack Ryan franchise? As Raimi tells MTV, it's most likely dead in the water.
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October 17, 2008
Raimi Girds Up for More Spidey Sequels
The fourth and fifth "Spider-Man" movies are officially in the works, but still too far away to know much about -- but that didn't stop MTV's Larry Carroll from trying to get a little info out of Sam Raimi.
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October 16, 2008
Raimi's Sleeper Gets a Writer
Warner Bros. has hired Brad Ingelsby to write "Sleeper," an adaptation of the Ed Brubaker Wildstorm comic about "an operative whose fusion with an alien artifact makes him impervious to pain and allows him to pass the ability on to others through skin contact." Sam Raimi will produce.
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August 19, 2008
Cruise Could Be Raimi's Sleeper
Continuing the flurry of new Cruise news, Tom Cruise has been announced as "loosely attached" to a Sam Raimi-produced adaptation of the Ed Brubaker/Sean Phillips comic Sleeper.
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August 15, 2008
Bruce Campbell Talks Evil Dead 4
Sam Raimi's been teasing the press with comments about a possible Evil Dead 4 lately, and Bruce Campbell has joined in, telling MTV "When he's ready, I'm ready."
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July 31, 2008
Raimi Producing Disney's Transplants
Sam Raimi has signed on to produce The Transplants, a Disney action/adventure project that's being "described as a four-quadrant ensemble superhero story with a comedic bent."
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June 6, 2008
Sam Raimi Talks Spider-Man 4
Sam Raimi recently opened up to IGN about his potential involvement with the fourth Spider-Man movie -- and his thoughts on James Vanderbilt's script-in-progress.
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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.
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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, Monopoly!
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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.
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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.
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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 So-Called Life The Complete Series) and much more!
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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.
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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!
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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 complete the quadrilogy.
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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, and RT's got a sneak peek just for you!
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August 8, 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 reporting on who won't be.
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August 3, 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 peak, Clash of the Titans. You want a name director? They don't get much bigger than this.
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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, wintry town. The first clip was the standard trailer everyone's seen at this point, the second was a new Comic-Con exclusive clip.
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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 franchise-starved Sony, the answer is "of course not" -- which is why we're here to report on the first distant rumblings of "Spider-Man 4."
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May 5, 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 quite as touched by that as one might think, and may suggest that it's not in the director's best interest to do so at the moment.
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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 rounds, Raimi can?t even think about a vision for middle earth.
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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 events from the original.
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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 making parts 4, 5 and 6, but he would only come back if he could maintain the same passion.
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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.
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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.
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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 says a "Spider-Man 4" without her or Raimi or Tobey Maguire would "flop."
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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 direction and say "The spy really liked it."
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April 5, 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 Tobey Maguire.
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March 6, 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, including the action-packed aerial battle between Peter Parker and The New Goblin. See the flipbook here!
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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.
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February 2, 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. Oh, and he'll be played by Russell Crowe.
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February 1, 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, "Army of Darkness." Now that Raimi plans to remake his original "Evil Dead" through Ghost House, De Laurentiis thinks it's a great idea.
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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 studio folks!
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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.
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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 Magazine and shared some insights that the fans should find pretty enticing.
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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!
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December 7, 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!
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December 1, 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 "Spider-Man" movies after the current trilogy.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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" -- and perhaps even future installments, too.
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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...
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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 on who just might be the flick's fourth villain.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 soon, focuses on "Hedge," I was able to get a few comments on his eagerly anticpated turn in what is shaping up to be the must-see film of 2007. Here's what he could say on Spider-Man 3:
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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."
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March 1, 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 ticket-buyers this October, a month that promises a whole lot of goodies for the horror geeks.
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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 "Spider-Man 3."
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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 who she'll be playing, because the producers are keeping a lot of details under wraps.
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February 6, 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 supporting role in Sam Raimi's low-budget indie flick "Spider-Man 3." Mr. Cromwell will be playing the father of Gwen Stacy, a girl who ... well, let's not spoil anything just yet.
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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 been cast to play Gwen Stacy, the new girlfriend of everyone's favorite webhead.
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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 Rangers"), Penelope Ann Miller ("The Relic"), and John Corbett ("Serendipity") among its cast members, and shooting is scheduled to begin in Canada any day now.
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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."
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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 the blockbuster franchise. "Spider-Man 3" is scheduled for release on May 4, 2007, and will reunite returning cast members with director Sam Raimi and producers Ziskin and Arad, the successful filmmaking team responsible for the first two films.
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May 4, 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: "I've heard Amy Pascal (chairman of Sony's motion picture group) say she wants to make six Spider-Man pictures ... and if she says there'll be six, there'll be six."
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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" and an as-yet-untitled, English-language Pang Brothers horror flick will soon see the light of day. Director of the first (American) "Grudge," Takashi Shimuzu, is back on board, as is screenwriter Stephen Susco.
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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 3," although the producers are apparently keeping tight wraps on who that villain will actually be.
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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 Entertainment to write the third, with an option to write the fourth, "Spider-Man" movie.
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