October 31, 2007
Spider-Man 4 Script On Its Way
The questions of who will be directing and starring in it remain unanswered, but Spider-Man 4 just got itself a screenwriter. 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 13, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Potter" Power Takes Control of Multiplexes
The Hogwarts posse is back with the highly anticipated launch of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", the fifth film in the blockbuster wizard series which has already grossed $3.53 billion worldwide. More...

July 12, 2007
"Harry Potter" Conjures Up Box Office Records
Four years after "The Return of the King" set the $8 million record for a midnight screening, cinemagoers have boosted the latest "Harry Potter" flick above the bar: "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" rang up... More...

June 27, 2007
Sam Raimi Discusses "Spider-Man 4" Villains
A whole bunch of new bad guys might be on their way ... but still no love for The Lizard? More...

June 18, 2007
Marvel Takes Time on "Spider-Man 4"
Whatever critics and analysts say about "Spider-Man 3," a fourth one is still a given. Even Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige concedes that, though what form it would take with which actors and directors remains to be decided. More...

May 07, 2007
Who'll Be the Villains in "Spider-Man 4"?
It's a very amusing game for those who adore comic books and movies in equal measure: Not only who'll be playing which role in the next superhero flicks, but which characters will be making their big-screen debuts. One source seems to know a... 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 02, 2007
"Spider-Man 3" Producer Explains Bigger Budget
Sequel budgets always get higher as they have to top their predecessors. But when the franchise is "Spider-Man," the studio tends to loosen the checkbook. Producer Laura Ziskin explained why "Spider-Man 3" had to cost more than... 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 30, 2007
Dunst Admits Bad Spidey Acting
Kirsten Dunst is an acclaimed actor having conquered period pieces, character drama and comedy. Can the "Spider-Man" films be her biggest acting challenge to date? More...

April 25, 2007
"Spidey" Ticket Sales are Huge -- and So Are the Bootlegs
Looks like some good news / bad news for "Spider-Man 3." On one hand the flick's tickets are selling like hotcakes already. On the other hand, you can already buy a bootleg in the streets of Beijing for about a buck. (Allegedly.) 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 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...

April 04, 2007
New York to Become Spider-ized for a Full Week!
Wow. I've seen some big "marketing pushes" in my time, but this kinda takes the take. Looks like "Spider-Man" is about to overtake New York City in a very big way ... all in an effort to get YOU to see a movie you were probably... More...

March 09, 2007
"Spider-Man" Will Go On Without Tobey Maguire
They're not even done constructing all the "Spider-Man 3" footage into an actual movie yet, but that won't stop the astute movie-geek interviewers from asking Avi Arad about if and when we can expect a "Spider-Man 4." More...

March 06, 2007
Tobey Maguire Waves Goodbye to "Spider-Man"
It's a pretty safe bet that (eventually) there will be some more "Spider-Man" sequels, but it doesn't look like those supervillains will have Tobey Maguire to kick around any more. More...

March 05, 2007
Thorough Breakdown of the New "Spider-Man 3" Trailer
Sony unleashed an exclusive new "Spider-Man 3" trailer for the 2007 WorldCon attendees (lucky jerks!), and suffice to say the viewers were pretty darn excited by what the villainous Venom character looks like. More...

March 01, 2007
"Spider-Man 3" Clip to Piggyback "Heroes"
If you're a "Spider-Man" freak then you're someone who probably watches NBC's "Heroes" pretty consistently. Either way you should check out the episode that runs on March 5th; it'll come packing some Spidey sequel goodies. More...

February 06, 2007
Very Mysterious New "Spider-Man 3" Promo!
I think it's really great that this movie marketing company called National CineMedia has some as-yet-unseen "Spider-Man 3" footage residing on its website -- but know what would be even better? If I could actually watch the clip! 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 24, 2007
Look Out! Screenshots of "Spider-Man 3"
It won't arrive in theaters for more than three months, but the spoilers, interviews, and other assorted information regarding "Spider-Man 3" are already in full swing -- it's almost as if the studio was looking for free advance... More...

January 22, 2007
Lizard Still in Play for Spidey Films
Dylan Baker will still have a supporting role in "Spider-Man 3." With Sandman, Venom and Harry Osborn's Green Goblin, there isn't much room to bring in The Lizard. But the films have kept his alter ego, played by Dylan Baker, in play. More...

January 18, 2007
"Spider-Man 3" Final Show Down Spoilers
Spoilerphobes be warned: Dark Horizons has posted a fairly detailed breakdown of what will be -- according to FilmIck -- the climactic battle in "Spider-Man 3." More...

January 16, 2007
"Spider-Man 3"'s Venom Makes His First Appearance!
Up until now the appearance of the infamous Venom has been one of the biggest "Spider-Man 3" secrets, but thanks to the toymakers of the world, we now have a whole bunch of images of the villainous symbiote ... and an action figure! More...

January 10, 2007
New Writers (& Director) for "The Mummy 3"
Yep, looks like Universal is finally about to get off its butt and make a third "Mummy" movie. Though not signed yet, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are expected to return. And wait till you see who they got to writer and direct the... 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 19, 2006
Franco Talks "Spidey 3" ... and Probably Not "Spidey 4"
We've been hearing a lot of the same stuff from the "Spider-Man" principals about how they'd all been signed for three-picture deals, which is why you don't hear much concrete buzz about a "Spider-Man 4," etc. etc. And now... More...

November 24, 2006
Brand-New "Spider-Man 3" Footage Online
If you and your turkey-stuffed family happened to watch TV last night, you might have been enjoying "Spider-Man 2" on Fox. If so, you may have already seen these "Spider-Man 3" promo clips. Me, I was fast asleep by 9pm. More...

October 23, 2006
Grant Curtis and Kirsten Dunst Talk "Spidey 3"
In a pair of recent interviews, two of the folks behind the "Spider-Man" series shared a few little tidbits on what we might expect to find in the third entry, which hits theaters next summer. Producer Grant Curtis and leading lady... More...

October 19, 2006
Critical Consensus: "Flags" Flies High; "The Prestige" Is Magic; "Flicka" Is A Pretty Good Ride; "Marie Antoinette" Spared Critical Guillotine
This week at the movies, we've got a complex tale of heroism (Clint Eastwood's "Flags of Our Fathers," starring Ryan Phillippe), a story of dueling magicians (Christopher Nolan's "The Prestige," starring Christian Bale,... More...

October 02, 2006
Kirsten Dunst Chats Up "Spider-Man 3"
As she's apt to do every few years, Ms. Kirsten Dunst gets chatty about her role in the newest "Spider-Man" movie, and this time she's got plenty to talk about_: Peter Parker has to choose between Dunst and Bryce Dallas Howard! The poor... More...

August 28, 2006
Expect Several Subsequent "Spidey" Sequels
Remember that silly little buzz that used to go a little something like this? "The third Spider-Man movie will certainly be the last one." Yeah, well, forget that. New Marvel Movie-Man Kevin Feige has stepped in to replace Avi Arad, and... More...

August 25, 2006
Early Word on a "Spider-Man 3" Trailer
Yes, some movies are so big that even the discussion of their eventual trailer is enough to get the geeks excited. And since I'm the one sharing this news with you, I guess we can all agree I'm a geek. Sue me, I dig the "Spider-Man" flicks. 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 14, 2006
Two-Tone "Spidey Three" One-Sheet
OK, I know it's just another movie poster, but the stats don't lie: Whenever we post some "Spider-Man" news, our readers get happy. And that's what we're all about here at RT: Making movie geeks happy. So come on in and get a look at the... More...

July 08, 2006
"Pirates of the Caribbean" Sequel Loots Record-Breaking $55.5M on Friday
It looks like this summer will come away with a mark in the record books, if estimates hold. "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," the sequel to 2003's surprise smash hit "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black... More...

July 03, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Superman Returns" to Top of Charts
The Man of Steel conquered the North American box office this weekend as the super hero adventure Superman Returns claimed the number one spot over the pre-Independence Day holiday frame. 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 29, 2006
The Day After: "Superman Returns" Reaps Solid Opening
With the weight of Warner Bros.' summer hopes on its shoulders, "Superman Returns" debuted late Tuesday night and continued strong, if not phenomenally, for a total of $21 million at the box office through Wednesday night. More...

June 07, 2006
Spidey Invades New York - Set Pics Galore!
By now you're well aware that the "Spider-Man 3" gang has invaded New York City to lens some integral scenes for the highly-anticipated sequel. Fortunately, lots of New Yorkers own cameras, including the folks at The New York Times (6... More...

June 05, 2006
"Da Vinci" Still an International Darling
It may have earned dismissals at Cannes and generally unenthusiastic reviews everywhere else, but that won't slow Ron Howard's "Da Vinci Code" down at the international box office. The religious thriller has already earned $410 million... 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...

May 07, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Mission: Impossible III" Big, But Not Huge at #1
Tom Cruise climbed into his usual number one spot at the box office with his heavily-hyped spy sequel Mission: Impossible III, however ticket sales fell below most industry expectations as the debut was not spectacular. More...

April 28, 2006
High-Speed Spidey Chase Thru Downtown Cleveland
The "Spider-Man 3" gang has been filming some action sequences in Cleveland, Ohio, and Dark Horizons (ironically, an Australian site) has snagged a solid bunch of rather cool set pics. Click here for photos of armored cars, three-car... More...

April 24, 2006
Some Spidey Pics from Cleveland
SuperheroHype.com lives up to its name by presenting a pair of on-set "Spidey 3" snapshots ... both of which (gasp) seem to exhibit some sort of sand-like substance! More...

March 24, 2006
Spidey Heads to ... Cleveland.
IGN Filmforce carries some news from the AP, and it seems that the "Spider-Man 3" production is taking a quick side-journey to Cleveland, Ohio. Seems it's a lot cheaper to film there and, through the use of special effects, the city can... More...

March 13, 2006
Ebert & Roeper: "V For Vendetta" Dark, Thoughtful, And That's Good
On their weekly syndicated show "Ebert & Roeper," Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper gave early reviews of "V For Vendetta" -- and gave the comic adaptation two thumbs up. More...

February 24, 2006
Time to Vote for JoBlo's Golden Schmoes!
The SAGs, the BAFTAs, the Globes and the Oscars are all fine and good, but if there's one voting process I always look forward to, it's JoBlo's Golden Schmoes. It's time for the "normal schmoe" movie geek to chime in with their 2 cents... 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
Russell Joins "Spider-Man 3"
Theresa Russell will join the cast of "Spider-Man 3," the Hollywood Reporter has revealed. She will play the wife of Flint Marko aka The Sandman who will be played by Thomas Haden Church. While details have been scant, it has been... More...

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...

November 14, 2005
Aquaman Swims Into His Own WB Series
OK, so it's not exactly movie news, but it's about Aquaman, so I figure it's geeky enough to warrant mentioning. "Smallville" fans will recall that a young version of the Aquaman character appeared on the series a few weeks ago, and... More...

November 08, 2005
"Spider-Man 3" Villain Revealed, Yet Still Mysterious
Click over to Sony's official "Spider-Man 3" website for your first peek at Thomas Haden Church as ... Flint Marko? Yep, that's the "real" name of Spidey foe Sandman, a guy who has some really fascinating powers involving, yes,... More...

September 27, 2005
Dunst Spills the Beans on the "Spider-Man 3" Villains
Hanh Nguyen over at Zap2it.com shares a great little scoop that he got from Kirsten Dunst during her "Elizabethtown" press junket. We all know that Thomas Haden Church and Topher Grace will be portraying the "Spider-Man 3"... More...

September 07, 2005
Marvel Entertainment Announces Its "Big Ten" Lineup
Variety reports that Marvel Enterprises will now be known as Marvel Entertainment, and that they have ten potential movies lined up to produce, and for Paramount to distribute. Curious to see which characters Marvel didn't lease to the other... More...

July 20, 2005
Get Your First Beautifully Gruesome Peek at "Slither"
Chalk it up to a relatively slow news week, but the crew over at CHUD.com just got an exclusive peek at this crazy gory freaked-out monster from an upcoming horror flick called "Slither" -- and I just knew it deserved an RT Newsday mention. More...

July 07, 2005
Critical Consensus: Superheroes vs. the Supernatural
This week's wide releases share a concern for the agonies of the modern family. How does a single mother cope with leaky faucets that are harbingers of doom? How does a family of superheroes deal with its newfound powers and its place in an... More...

June 16, 2005
"Batman Begins" Takes in $15M on Wednesday
"Batman Begins" took in $15M on Wednesday, ranking 11th on the all-time single day gross chart for a Wednesday, according to figures released by Boxofficemojo.com. While the $15M figure is decent, it is probably lower than what Warner... More...

May 19, 2005
Get a Year-Early Peek at "The Da Vinci Code"
The Quicktime Movie Trailers page brings the very first teaser for next year's "The Da Vinci Code." Based on the overwhelmingly popular novel by Dan Brown, "The Da Vinci Code" 'centers on one of the greatest mysteries of... More...

May 05, 2005
MTV Movie Award Nominees Are Announced
OK, so maybe they're not the Oscars, but they sure are better than the Razzies! MTV has announced their annual Movie Award Nominees, and (not surprisingly) there are lots of interesting picks. 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...

February 10, 2005
Larry David in "Spidey 3"?
According to an Ain't It Cool News scooper, Larry David has been approached to appear in the next "Spider-Man" movie. David supposedly slipped this tidbit while promoting the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" DVD release on a BBC radio... More...

February 09, 2005
“Harry Potter” Leads Saturn Awards Noms
"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" leads the 2005 Saturn Awards with nine nominations, including those for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Writer. "Kill Bill Vol. 2" and "Spider-Man 2" follow closely... More...

January 20, 2005
"The Incredibles," "Sideways" Tops in the 6th Annual Golden Tomato Awards
"The Incredibles" and "Sideways" prove to be the freshest of 2004's movies, as they take top honors in the 6th Annual Golden Tomato Awards. The scores for Golden Tomato Awards are calculated using each movie's Tomatometer score... 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 20, 2004
Seven Films Contend for Visual Effects Oscar
"The Incredibles" and "The Polar Express," two of this year's effects-heavy films, are out of contention for 2004's Oscar for visual effects, The Hollywood Reporter reports. Instead, the contest will be between seven films:... More...

December 20, 2004
In 2004, Bigger Not Necessarily Better for Profits
Big-budget movies may be playing to smaller audiences, the New York Times writes. Although domestic box office receipts are approaching $9.4 billion, which would top last year's total, that figure may be attributable to the rise in ticket prices.... 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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June 18, 2004
The sequel everybody wants to see!
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June 10, 2004
"If audiences liked the story of Peter Parker, I think they’ll really like this next one,” Raimi says.
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January 05, 2004
A talented returning cast, director, and crew from a film as great as the original has to equal success.
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May 16, 2003
Spidey 2 News from Across The Globe
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