When we talk about perfect casting choices -- even outside the realm of superhero movies -- J.K. Simmons as The Daily Bugle head honcho J. Jonah Jameson in "Spider-Man" has to be right up there with the best of the best. Simmons so perfectly encapsulated the role that he has, essentially, been kept on as just about every version of the character throughout the Marvel multiverse, as evidenced by "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." But before Simmons signed on for the role, he was seen as perfect for another, very different role in Spidey's rogues gallery.
In the most recent issue of Empire Magazine, the Oscar-winning actor reflected upon the early days of his time in the Marvel universe when he was only just hearing that Sam Raimi was going to direct "Spider-Man." At the time, he was shooting another Raimi film, "The Gift," and it was suggested...
In the most recent issue of Empire Magazine, the Oscar-winning actor reflected upon the early days of his time in the Marvel universe when he was only just hearing that Sam Raimi was going to direct "Spider-Man." At the time, he was shooting another Raimi film, "The Gift," and it was suggested...
- 5/16/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
"Madame Web," released on Abraham Lincoln's birthday, frustrated audiences everywhere with its bizarre scripting, its lack of action, its weirdly unmotivated villain, and its staunch refusal to depict its lead characters actually turning into the superheroines they were destined to become. The title character was Cassandra Webb (Dakota Johnson) a New York paramedic in 2003 who discovers she has clairvoyant powers. She traces the origin of her powers back to her birth in the Amazon rainforests, where a rare, mystical spider bit her pregnant mother. Her powers also bring her inexplicably into the company of three New York teenagers who will all become Spider-Women someday -- but not in this film.
Chasing the quartet is Spider-Man (Tahar Rahim), or rather an evil precursor to Spider-Man who has the same super-strength, the same costume, the same wall-crawling powers, and who shares Madame Web's talent for clairvoyance. He has seen a...
Chasing the quartet is Spider-Man (Tahar Rahim), or rather an evil precursor to Spider-Man who has the same super-strength, the same costume, the same wall-crawling powers, and who shares Madame Web's talent for clairvoyance. He has seen a...
- 5/16/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Hawkeye feels like Marvel Studios' most underrated TV show in many ways. While not every subplot hit the mark (Swordsman's peculiar role in the finale felt like a last-minute change), Hailee Steinfeld and Florence Pugh stole the show as Kate Bishop and Yelena Belova, and Vincent D'Onofrio made his surprise MCU return as The Kingpin.
Oh, and we were blessed with Rogers: The Musical, of course!
There's been no word on a second season, though Jeremy Renner's life-threatening snow plow accident and last year's WGA/SAG AFTRA strikes will have done little to help matters.
Steinfeld made a surprise appearance in The Marvels where she was recruited by Ms. Marvel to what many believe will be the McU's take on the Young Avengers. However, if scooper @MyTimeToShineH is to be believed, the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse star will suit up as Kate again in Hawkeye season 2.
"Hawkeye has...
Oh, and we were blessed with Rogers: The Musical, of course!
There's been no word on a second season, though Jeremy Renner's life-threatening snow plow accident and last year's WGA/SAG AFTRA strikes will have done little to help matters.
Steinfeld made a surprise appearance in The Marvels where she was recruited by Ms. Marvel to what many believe will be the McU's take on the Young Avengers. However, if scooper @MyTimeToShineH is to be believed, the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse star will suit up as Kate again in Hawkeye season 2.
"Hawkeye has...
- 5/16/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Marvel Rivals has been made available for select players for beta testing and the consensus is extremely positive. Players have spent a decent amount of time testing out different heroes and checking out their skills and abilities, then quickly identifying some major problems.
NetEase Games has a vision, which is to create a competitive video game where players can duke it out as their favorite Avenger. Some fan favorites, like Iron Man, have caught the attention of players due to his slow mobility, which is a direct contrast to other interpretations.
NetEase Games Needs to Improve Iron Man in Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is the ultimate player vs. player superhero experience.
The game came a long way from being leaked during the reveal of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, a fellow Marvel project and rumors started swirling about its competitive nature. Developers were heavily inspired by Overwatch and even promised...
NetEase Games has a vision, which is to create a competitive video game where players can duke it out as their favorite Avenger. Some fan favorites, like Iron Man, have caught the attention of players due to his slow mobility, which is a direct contrast to other interpretations.
NetEase Games Needs to Improve Iron Man in Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is the ultimate player vs. player superhero experience.
The game came a long way from being leaked during the reveal of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, a fellow Marvel project and rumors started swirling about its competitive nature. Developers were heavily inspired by Overwatch and even promised...
- 5/16/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Instead of traveling too far back in time, let’s take a peek at Tom Holland’s Spider-Man screen test with Chris Evans; the moments that defined his MCU career, and turned him into the fan-favorite web-slinger. His old audition tape before his big debut in Captain America: Civil War has been making rounds on the internet for years.
Tom Holland as Peter Parker aka Spider-Man in Spider-Man: No Way Home
Looking back at the screen test tape shared via X, fans are taken on a nostalgic trip, back to the good old days of the MCU. Reliving the moments, netizens recall Og Avengers and reminisce about the time when Marvel used to be about quality content and gripping storylines.
Tom Holland’s Old Screen Test With Chris Evans Resurfaces
It was undoubtedly a daunting task for Tom Holland, to not only become the third live-action Spider-Man but also make...
Tom Holland as Peter Parker aka Spider-Man in Spider-Man: No Way Home
Looking back at the screen test tape shared via X, fans are taken on a nostalgic trip, back to the good old days of the MCU. Reliving the moments, netizens recall Og Avengers and reminisce about the time when Marvel used to be about quality content and gripping storylines.
Tom Holland’s Old Screen Test With Chris Evans Resurfaces
It was undoubtedly a daunting task for Tom Holland, to not only become the third live-action Spider-Man but also make...
- 5/16/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
5 Essential Spider-Man Noir Comics You Must Read - Main Image
The live-action adaptation of Spider-Man Noir is coming to Prime Video, and Nicolas Cage will reprise his role as the alternate version of the Friendly Neighbourhood superhero.
It was in 2009 when Marvel Comics started creating a line of Marvel Noir comics that included Spider-Man Noir.
Unlike regular Marvel comics, the noir line takes place in an alternate universe where stories of familiar Marvel characters are reinterpreted to feature a hardboiled / crime noir atmosphere set during the Great Depression era in the US.
Here are the Spider-Man Noir comics you should read, created by David Hine and Fabrice Sapolsky, alongside artists Carmine Di Giandomenico (who drew the first stories) and Marko Djurdjević (costume designer).
Spider-Man Noir Volume 1 (2009)
Set on Earth-90214 during the Great Depression of winter 1932, New York City has become plagued by numerous criminal gangs.
Here, Daily Bugle photojournalist Ben...
The live-action adaptation of Spider-Man Noir is coming to Prime Video, and Nicolas Cage will reprise his role as the alternate version of the Friendly Neighbourhood superhero.
It was in 2009 when Marvel Comics started creating a line of Marvel Noir comics that included Spider-Man Noir.
Unlike regular Marvel comics, the noir line takes place in an alternate universe where stories of familiar Marvel characters are reinterpreted to feature a hardboiled / crime noir atmosphere set during the Great Depression era in the US.
Here are the Spider-Man Noir comics you should read, created by David Hine and Fabrice Sapolsky, alongside artists Carmine Di Giandomenico (who drew the first stories) and Marko Djurdjević (costume designer).
Spider-Man Noir Volume 1 (2009)
Set on Earth-90214 during the Great Depression of winter 1932, New York City has become plagued by numerous criminal gangs.
Here, Daily Bugle photojournalist Ben...
- 5/16/2024
- EpicStream
It is that time of the month again when rumors and theories regarding the MCU are created and spread on the internet. This time, it’s about Avengers: Secret Wars. With reports that the film will include two legendary superheroes to lead the Avengers, it might seem like good news at first. However, things might not be too good for the heroes!
A still of Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame (2019)
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe especially calling these two legendary actors and their equally legendary heroic characters into the fold, it seems that the Avengers might be in danger. Well, who better to make the sacrificial lamb than two retiring heroes who might have run their course? But who are these heroes anyway? Sad to say, these two legendary actors and heroes are the ones that we know and love, and maybe, Secret Wars might be the end of their characters!
A still of Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame (2019)
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe especially calling these two legendary actors and their equally legendary heroic characters into the fold, it seems that the Avengers might be in danger. Well, who better to make the sacrificial lamb than two retiring heroes who might have run their course? But who are these heroes anyway? Sad to say, these two legendary actors and heroes are the ones that we know and love, and maybe, Secret Wars might be the end of their characters!
- 5/15/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Oscar winner Nicolas Cage is currently all over the news, for getting tangled in the Marvel web as Spider-Man. But that’s not all. Right after media outlets reported Cage’s involvement in the upcoming MGM+ and Prime Video live-action series Noir, the actor’s upcoming psychological thriller The Surfer released its first clip.
Nicolas Cage in his upcoming movie The Surfer (2024)
Set to release in May 2024, Nicolas Cage’s psychological thriller first made headlines in 2023, after THR exclusively reported The Surfer’s sale at Cannes. From Vivarium director Lorcan Finnegan, the movie thereafter dropped its first trailer right when People magazine announced Cage’s involvement in Marvel as an older version of the web-slinger.
Nicolas Cage’s Psychological Thriller The Surfer Dropped its First Clip
As per THR, Nicolas Cage started preparing to ride some waves for the first time on screen, after being cast to lead director Lorcan...
Nicolas Cage in his upcoming movie The Surfer (2024)
Set to release in May 2024, Nicolas Cage’s psychological thriller first made headlines in 2023, after THR exclusively reported The Surfer’s sale at Cannes. From Vivarium director Lorcan Finnegan, the movie thereafter dropped its first trailer right when People magazine announced Cage’s involvement in Marvel as an older version of the web-slinger.
Nicolas Cage’s Psychological Thriller The Surfer Dropped its First Clip
As per THR, Nicolas Cage started preparing to ride some waves for the first time on screen, after being cast to lead director Lorcan...
- 5/15/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Ever since ‘X-Men ’97’ gave fans a glimpse of Spider-Man from the original animated series, fans have been hoping that he will find his Mary Jane, and the showrunners delivered.
In the bombastic ‘X-Men ’97’ finale, Peter Parker and Mary Jane finally reunited. The latest episode of the series featured numerous iconic cameos, including several Avengers, but one particular appearance stole the show. Showrunner Beau DeMayo confirmed its authenticity and hinted at the possibility of recreating another iconic animation from the same era.
After 26 long years, Peter Parker and Mary Jane have finally reunited #XMen97 pic.twitter.com/OS1nxIEi8q
— Zero (@zerowontmiss) May 15, 2024
#xmen97 yes, Peter Parker found Mj
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) May 15, 2024
Titled “Tolerance Is Extinction, Pt. 3,” the season finale delivered one of the most captivating storylines witnessed in recent times. Professor X’s intervention healed Magneto and diverted Asteroid M, saving humanity. A brief cameo by Peter Parker and Mary Jane,...
In the bombastic ‘X-Men ’97’ finale, Peter Parker and Mary Jane finally reunited. The latest episode of the series featured numerous iconic cameos, including several Avengers, but one particular appearance stole the show. Showrunner Beau DeMayo confirmed its authenticity and hinted at the possibility of recreating another iconic animation from the same era.
After 26 long years, Peter Parker and Mary Jane have finally reunited #XMen97 pic.twitter.com/OS1nxIEi8q
— Zero (@zerowontmiss) May 15, 2024
#xmen97 yes, Peter Parker found Mj
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) May 15, 2024
Titled “Tolerance Is Extinction, Pt. 3,” the season finale delivered one of the most captivating storylines witnessed in recent times. Professor X’s intervention healed Magneto and diverted Asteroid M, saving humanity. A brief cameo by Peter Parker and Mary Jane,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Nicolas Cage Confirmed to Reprise Spider-Man Noir Role in Live-Action Series - Main Image
Nicolas Cage will reprise and expand his role as Spider-Man Noir in a new live-action series that will be released on Prime Video and MGM+. This will mark the first live-action adaptation of the character who previously appeared in the two successful “Spider-Verse” animated films.
Nicolas Cage added another superhero role to his credits when he lent his voice to Spider-Man Noir in both 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and last year’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, which earned an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature. In both films, he voiced a version of Peter Parker from Earth-90214 that served as New York’s web-slinging vigilante during the 1930s.
The actor is also confirmed to expand on his portrayal of Spider-Man Noir by starring in a live-action series titled Noir, which will be produced by...
Nicolas Cage will reprise and expand his role as Spider-Man Noir in a new live-action series that will be released on Prime Video and MGM+. This will mark the first live-action adaptation of the character who previously appeared in the two successful “Spider-Verse” animated films.
Nicolas Cage added another superhero role to his credits when he lent his voice to Spider-Man Noir in both 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and last year’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, which earned an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature. In both films, he voiced a version of Peter Parker from Earth-90214 that served as New York’s web-slinging vigilante during the 1930s.
The actor is also confirmed to expand on his portrayal of Spider-Man Noir by starring in a live-action series titled Noir, which will be produced by...
- 5/14/2024
- EpicStream
Spider-Man Noir may have spent the past few years off somewhere staring at matches as they burn, but the hilariously melodramatic Spider-Verse character played by Nicolas Cage will officially return in a new show on MGM+ and Amazon's Prime Video, according to Variety. What's wilder: the show will be live action.
The new show will be called "Noir," and this isn't the first time we've heard about it: the show was first announced back in February 2023, but Cage's casting wasn't confirmed at that time. In fact, a month earlier the beloved actor actually told ScreenRant that he wasn't going to be included in "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse," a decision he seemed bummed about. "You'd have to ask Sony," he told the outlet when asked about the future of his character. "No one's spoken to me about that ... I wish they would. I love Spider-Man Noir, too. I think that's a great character.
The new show will be called "Noir," and this isn't the first time we've heard about it: the show was first announced back in February 2023, but Cage's casting wasn't confirmed at that time. In fact, a month earlier the beloved actor actually told ScreenRant that he wasn't going to be included in "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse," a decision he seemed bummed about. "You'd have to ask Sony," he told the outlet when asked about the future of his character. "No one's spoken to me about that ... I wish they would. I love Spider-Man Noir, too. I think that's a great character.
- 5/14/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
With the reboot of Zack Snyder’s Dceu by James Gunn, the decade-long franchise came to an end. Though the films were marred with mismanagement issues and many behind-the-scenes controversies, there were moments of excitement from casting announcements and concepts for films that kept the fans ecstatic.
One such moment was the announcement of Ben Affleck as Batman in Snyder’s Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. The filmmaker revealed the actor’s first look as the Caped Crusader for the first time 10 years ago and shut many naysayers up. The reveal still holds a special place in the hearts of fans as the actor’s performance received acclaim.
Fans Celebrate Zack Snyder’s Announcement Of Ben Affleck’s Batman Ten Years Later Ben Affleck in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice
After the mammoth success of Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, WB wanted to fast-track a potential team-up...
One such moment was the announcement of Ben Affleck as Batman in Snyder’s Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. The filmmaker revealed the actor’s first look as the Caped Crusader for the first time 10 years ago and shut many naysayers up. The reveal still holds a special place in the hearts of fans as the actor’s performance received acclaim.
Fans Celebrate Zack Snyder’s Announcement Of Ben Affleck’s Batman Ten Years Later Ben Affleck in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice
After the mammoth success of Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, WB wanted to fast-track a potential team-up...
- 5/14/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The Sony Spider-Man Universe has seen its fair share of ups and downs. From Toby Maguire’s glory days as the titular web-slinger to Madame Web‘s disaster of a mess, the franchise has experimented a lot with its characters. Andrew Garfield’s version of the friendly neighborhood web-crawler stands somewhere in between.
Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
However, there is still a significant portion of the fanbase that loved Garfield’s iteration of Spider-Man. After Spider-Man: No Way Home‘s success, there’s still a wish to see him complete The Amazing Spider-Man trilogy.
SUGGESTEDSony Would Reportedly Rather Do No Way Home 2 Than The Amazing Spider-Man 3 With Andrew Garfield
Is there a chance of that happening in reality? Well, it seems the studio is looking up at the fans for that!
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 re-releases in theatres
At the time of release, The Amazing Spider-Man series...
Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
However, there is still a significant portion of the fanbase that loved Garfield’s iteration of Spider-Man. After Spider-Man: No Way Home‘s success, there’s still a wish to see him complete The Amazing Spider-Man trilogy.
SUGGESTEDSony Would Reportedly Rather Do No Way Home 2 Than The Amazing Spider-Man 3 With Andrew Garfield
Is there a chance of that happening in reality? Well, it seems the studio is looking up at the fans for that!
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 re-releases in theatres
At the time of release, The Amazing Spider-Man series...
- 5/14/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s full fiscal-year 2023 operating income fell to $808 million from $894 million in dollar terms, with sales creeping up slightly to $10.32 billion from $10.14 billion.
Spe comprises motion pictures, television productions and media networks, and the fiscal-year 2023 performance of those three segments was impacted by the dual Hollywood strikes.
Sony’s fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, and in that period, Motion Pictures unit revenue amounted to $3.74 billion, up from $3.44 billion from a year ago. Spe released 17 films during the period including Insidious: The Red Door, Love Again, The Pope’s Exorcist, The Machine, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, No Hard Feelings, Gran Turismo, The Equalizer 3, Thanksgiving, Dumb Money, Napoleon, Anyone But You and Madame Web.
In Sony’s fiscal fourth quarter, the film division saw operating income of $208 million, up from the $119 million in the year-ago quarter. In the latest quarter, the film division benefitted from the performance of the Sydney Sweeney...
Spe comprises motion pictures, television productions and media networks, and the fiscal-year 2023 performance of those three segments was impacted by the dual Hollywood strikes.
Sony’s fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, and in that period, Motion Pictures unit revenue amounted to $3.74 billion, up from $3.44 billion from a year ago. Spe released 17 films during the period including Insidious: The Red Door, Love Again, The Pope’s Exorcist, The Machine, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, No Hard Feelings, Gran Turismo, The Equalizer 3, Thanksgiving, Dumb Money, Napoleon, Anyone But You and Madame Web.
In Sony’s fiscal fourth quarter, the film division saw operating income of $208 million, up from the $119 million in the year-ago quarter. In the latest quarter, the film division benefitted from the performance of the Sydney Sweeney...
- 5/14/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Leguizamo stands out as one of Hollywood’s most prominent Latino figures, known not only for his acting prowess but also for his vocal advocacy against injustices faced by himself, his peers, and the broader Latino community in the industry. He’s been a staunch critic of the underrepresentation of Latinos in Hollywood and is unafraid to speak out on the issue.
Yet, before carving this reputation, Leguizamo was a fixture in some of cinema’s biggest franchises. From ‘Carlito’s Way’ to ‘To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,’ ‘Romeo + Juliet,’ the ‘Ice Age’ series, ‘The Kick-Ass’ saga, and even ‘John Wick,’ his presence has been felt across diverse cinematic landscapes. However, did you know he was also on the verge of portraying the Vulture in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’?
As per Leguizamo’s interview with ComicBook, he was not only offered but also negotiated for the part of...
Yet, before carving this reputation, Leguizamo was a fixture in some of cinema’s biggest franchises. From ‘Carlito’s Way’ to ‘To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,’ ‘Romeo + Juliet,’ the ‘Ice Age’ series, ‘The Kick-Ass’ saga, and even ‘John Wick,’ his presence has been felt across diverse cinematic landscapes. However, did you know he was also on the verge of portraying the Vulture in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’?
As per Leguizamo’s interview with ComicBook, he was not only offered but also negotiated for the part of...
- 5/13/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Chris Pratt had a great 2023 with the gargantuan successes of both Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The actor has particularly become very popular in voice acting as his previous animated performances in The Lego Movie, and Onward were also praised. With the Mario movie grossing more than a billion dollars, Pratt is as hot as ever in the industry.
Chris Pratt’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie was the second highest-grossing film of 2023
Pratt is back in another voice role, voicing the beloved Garfield in The Garfield Movie. While there is decent anticipation for the film, fans are unsure as to how the film will turn out. The first reactions of the film have started pouring out on social media and it looks like another winner for Pratt and the team.
First Reactions of The Garfield Movie Proves It’s an Unmissable Fun...
Chris Pratt’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie was the second highest-grossing film of 2023
Pratt is back in another voice role, voicing the beloved Garfield in The Garfield Movie. While there is decent anticipation for the film, fans are unsure as to how the film will turn out. The first reactions of the film have started pouring out on social media and it looks like another winner for Pratt and the team.
First Reactions of The Garfield Movie Proves It’s an Unmissable Fun...
- 5/13/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
In the world of comic book movies, there has never been a stranger relationship than the one between Jon Watts and Spider-Man. One of the most critically as well as commercially favored and strongest IPs of Marvel Comics, Spider-Man’s entry into the MCU was placed in the hands of a creator with the strangest IMDb credits under his directorial section.
Known for directing music videos, shorts, a claymation movie, and television series, Watts couldn’t have been placed at a more substantial position and with a more high-risk, high-reward IP than directing Spider-Man’s first debut under the Marvel banner after the controversial 12-year-long saga at Sony.
Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Homecoming [Credit: Columbia Pictures/Marvel Studios]
And yet, Kevin Feige’s bargain paid off, and Jon Watt’s debut in the MCU with Spider-Man: Homecoming scored high among critics and audiences.
As the director finally steps back from his MCU duties,...
Known for directing music videos, shorts, a claymation movie, and television series, Watts couldn’t have been placed at a more substantial position and with a more high-risk, high-reward IP than directing Spider-Man’s first debut under the Marvel banner after the controversial 12-year-long saga at Sony.
Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Homecoming [Credit: Columbia Pictures/Marvel Studios]
And yet, Kevin Feige’s bargain paid off, and Jon Watt’s debut in the MCU with Spider-Man: Homecoming scored high among critics and audiences.
As the director finally steps back from his MCU duties,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Andrew Garfield was cast as the second iteration of Spider-Man in Sony’s reboot of the film franchise. He made his debut as Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man and also reprised his role in the sequel. While a planned third film was canceled after the sequel’s less-than-stellar performance, Garfield is still loved as the web crawler.
Garfield was replaced by Tom Holland in the MCU, and the star had followed up Tobey Maguire’s legendary performance when he was cast in the reboot. The actor had to compete with other Spider-Men when all of them appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Home. However, Garfield seemed to have a healthy attitude towards comparisons with other actors.
Andrew Garfield’s Response To Being Compared With Other Spider-Men Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man
Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire, and Tom Holland came together for the first time in the MCU film Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Garfield was replaced by Tom Holland in the MCU, and the star had followed up Tobey Maguire’s legendary performance when he was cast in the reboot. The actor had to compete with other Spider-Men when all of them appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Home. However, Garfield seemed to have a healthy attitude towards comparisons with other actors.
Andrew Garfield’s Response To Being Compared With Other Spider-Men Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man
Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire, and Tom Holland came together for the first time in the MCU film Spider-Man: No Way Home.
- 5/13/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
With all the harsh criticism that Marvel has faced within the last several months, it seems like the overall backlash wasn’t enough for the superhero giant.
Trying to expand their already vast enough universes to deal with accusations of lack of creativity, the MCU had indeed high hopes for its Spider-Man-ish new installment Madame Web starring Hollywood’s big stars like Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney.
Though the movie still was completely crushed by a record number of critics and moviegoers, Madame Web might have a chance to be reconsidered as the superhero film is set to soon arrive on Netflix.
Released as a part of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe back in February, Madame Web follows paramedic Cassandra Webb who finds out about her ability to see into the future after she experiences a scary accident at work.
Realizing that she can potentially use her power for good,...
Trying to expand their already vast enough universes to deal with accusations of lack of creativity, the MCU had indeed high hopes for its Spider-Man-ish new installment Madame Web starring Hollywood’s big stars like Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney.
Though the movie still was completely crushed by a record number of critics and moviegoers, Madame Web might have a chance to be reconsidered as the superhero film is set to soon arrive on Netflix.
Released as a part of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe back in February, Madame Web follows paramedic Cassandra Webb who finds out about her ability to see into the future after she experiences a scary accident at work.
Realizing that she can potentially use her power for good,...
- 5/12/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has no shortage of villains that Spidey has to face in the game. We saw many of the hero’s previous supervillains being rehabilitated and trying to live normal lives in New York City. However, Kraven the Hunter doesn’t let this happen, as his lust for a strong opponent has proven too powerful.
While creating New York City his very own jungle throughout Marvel Spider-Man 2’s main campaign, Kraven eliminates all of Spider-Man’s old villains. He captures them to fight them one-on-one to find out who can overpower him. At the game’s launch, many fans initially disagreed with the Insomniac’s approach with Kraven the Hunter and argued he shouldn’t have faced off against old spidey villains. However, the game’s narrative director and advanced writer believe their decisions made Kraven a menacing villain.
Insomniac’s Creative Decisions Made Kraven the...
While creating New York City his very own jungle throughout Marvel Spider-Man 2’s main campaign, Kraven eliminates all of Spider-Man’s old villains. He captures them to fight them one-on-one to find out who can overpower him. At the game’s launch, many fans initially disagreed with the Insomniac’s approach with Kraven the Hunter and argued he shouldn’t have faced off against old spidey villains. However, the game’s narrative director and advanced writer believe their decisions made Kraven a menacing villain.
Insomniac’s Creative Decisions Made Kraven the...
- 5/12/2024
- by Dhruv Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Jared Leto’s Morbius underwhelmingly performed at the global box office on its theatrical release but gained momentum when released online. Whatever the outcome went, the lead actor has already expressed his opinion on reprising his role which aligns with Fast X star, Tyrese Gibson.
Jared Leto as Morbius
The latter is currently occupied with promoting his new project, Bloodline Killer but when it comes to joining the Spider-Man Universe, he’s more open to the idea, which doesn’t fit well among the fandom.
Fast X Actor Tyrese Gibson is Open to Return for Morbius 2
Jared Leto’s tenure as Dr. Michael Morbius was set to explore more of the Spider-Man Universe in detail but Morbius didn’t turn out to be a promising project. Although the movie was unable to captivate audiences or critics’ interest, the movie’s post-credit scenes hinted at an installment.
Tyrese Gibson in...
Jared Leto as Morbius
The latter is currently occupied with promoting his new project, Bloodline Killer but when it comes to joining the Spider-Man Universe, he’s more open to the idea, which doesn’t fit well among the fandom.
Fast X Actor Tyrese Gibson is Open to Return for Morbius 2
Jared Leto’s tenure as Dr. Michael Morbius was set to explore more of the Spider-Man Universe in detail but Morbius didn’t turn out to be a promising project. Although the movie was unable to captivate audiences or critics’ interest, the movie’s post-credit scenes hinted at an installment.
Tyrese Gibson in...
- 5/12/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
After the four-season run of Ultimate Spider-Man from 2012 to 2017, fans expected nothing short of a ’90s-inspired next part for the web slinger’s animated series. Marvel, too, promised a classic Spider-Man series that will take audiences back to the times of The Spectacular Spider-Man. However, what fans got instead was a disappointing animated series titled Spider-Man, which ran for another three seasons from 2017 to 2020.
Marvel’s Spider-Man was the successor to Ultimate Spider-Man that premiered in 2017
Fans could never forgive Marvel for deceiving them, especially after the initial announcement and concept art gave a completely different picture of what 2017’s Spider-Man was going to be. The discussion once again popped up on social media recently.
Fans Haven’t Forgiven Marvel For The Disappointing Animated Series Spider-Man 2017
Fans were completely disappointed with Spider-Man 2017 after what Marvel promised for the series
One fan on X posted the official concept art of 2017’s animated series Spider-Man,...
Marvel’s Spider-Man was the successor to Ultimate Spider-Man that premiered in 2017
Fans could never forgive Marvel for deceiving them, especially after the initial announcement and concept art gave a completely different picture of what 2017’s Spider-Man was going to be. The discussion once again popped up on social media recently.
Fans Haven’t Forgiven Marvel For The Disappointing Animated Series Spider-Man 2017
Fans were completely disappointed with Spider-Man 2017 after what Marvel promised for the series
One fan on X posted the official concept art of 2017’s animated series Spider-Man,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
My Hero Academia is reaching its climax, with Izuku Midoriya currently busy fighting Tomura Shigaraki and All for One. It has been one of the most stand-out anime of the modern generation, with the story improving with every arc. Izuku Midoriya’s journey from being quirkless to inheriting the most powerful quirk and fighting the evils has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride.
Kohei Horikoshi has etched his name as one of the most popular manga artists of the modern generation. One of the best things about him is that he does not bind himself to the Japanese culture and often explores Western culture. He takes inspiration from American superheroes. During an interview, he mentioned a web-crawler who reminds him of Son Goku.
Kohei Horikoshi Wants Reassurance From The Superheroes Son Goku (Credit: Toei Animation)
Kohei Horikoshi mentioned Dragon Ball as his favorite anime and was fond of the Cell Saga.
Kohei Horikoshi has etched his name as one of the most popular manga artists of the modern generation. One of the best things about him is that he does not bind himself to the Japanese culture and often explores Western culture. He takes inspiration from American superheroes. During an interview, he mentioned a web-crawler who reminds him of Son Goku.
Kohei Horikoshi Wants Reassurance From The Superheroes Son Goku (Credit: Toei Animation)
Kohei Horikoshi mentioned Dragon Ball as his favorite anime and was fond of the Cell Saga.
- 5/11/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Emma Stone has become one of the most well-known actresses in Hollywood. She has starred in many types of roles and been in all kinds of genres, establishing her versatility. Despite having risen through the ranks of the film industry, there is one film she will never be able to outrun.
Emma Stone in a still from The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Her work as Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man films has become one of the most beloved parts of the MCU, and her death is one of the saddest. The second film in the series certainly divides its fans to date, with some thinking it was too emotional and others finding it to not meet the Marvel standard. While opinions may vary, Stone’s thoughts on the matter may shift some fans to her side.
The Amazing Spider-Man 1 Was Restrictive
When The Amazing Spider-Man was being made, there was...
Emma Stone in a still from The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Her work as Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man films has become one of the most beloved parts of the MCU, and her death is one of the saddest. The second film in the series certainly divides its fans to date, with some thinking it was too emotional and others finding it to not meet the Marvel standard. While opinions may vary, Stone’s thoughts on the matter may shift some fans to her side.
The Amazing Spider-Man 1 Was Restrictive
When The Amazing Spider-Man was being made, there was...
- 5/11/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Spider-Man 3 was one of those lesser-liked films out of all the live-action projects made on the friendly neighborhood web-slinger to date. Despite this, one thing that makes the film worth watching is all the candid scenes of Bully Maguire-Parker or the Cool Maguire-Parker. Though fans loved Tobey Maguire’s previous performances as well, none came as close to epic as this one.
Spider-Man 3.
That being said, it has been close to two decades since the release of the movie, and yet, some of the scenes from it are still as iconic as ever. While the Cool Peter Parker dance in the street in that classic black suit was one moment we’ll, perhaps, never forget, there is another scene that could still make you chuckle: “That’s not the position I hired you for!”
A Bully Maguire Scene From Spider-Man 3 To Make Your Day
While Tobey Maguire...
Spider-Man 3.
That being said, it has been close to two decades since the release of the movie, and yet, some of the scenes from it are still as iconic as ever. While the Cool Peter Parker dance in the street in that classic black suit was one moment we’ll, perhaps, never forget, there is another scene that could still make you chuckle: “That’s not the position I hired you for!”
A Bully Maguire Scene From Spider-Man 3 To Make Your Day
While Tobey Maguire...
- 5/11/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The idyllic countryside in the South of France is all that the veteran Oscar-nominee John Malkovich needs to be content in life. But Hollywood has other plans for the eccentric star, especially when it comes to Sony, Marvel, and Spider-Man. The interlinked fate of these 3 problematic entities has not only become a troublesome hurdle for the studios but poses a great risk to the future of the IP.
However, with the arrival of billion-dollar contracts and deafening audience excitement, Sony and Marvel signed a treatise to secure and exploit Spider-Man to their mutual benefit. MCU’s Spider-Man trilogy, Sony’s rebooted Spider-Man universe with Venom, Morbius, and Madame Web, and its animated Spider-Verse trilogy are a product of this shared dream.
The multiverse of Spider-Men in No Way Home [Credit: Marvel Studios]But long before the iconic IP became the official peacekeeper between the two studios, John Malkovich was sought out for a role that,...
However, with the arrival of billion-dollar contracts and deafening audience excitement, Sony and Marvel signed a treatise to secure and exploit Spider-Man to their mutual benefit. MCU’s Spider-Man trilogy, Sony’s rebooted Spider-Man universe with Venom, Morbius, and Madame Web, and its animated Spider-Verse trilogy are a product of this shared dream.
The multiverse of Spider-Men in No Way Home [Credit: Marvel Studios]But long before the iconic IP became the official peacekeeper between the two studios, John Malkovich was sought out for a role that,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Years before Sam Raimi’s ground-breaking Spider-Man trilogy made it to the big screen and forever revolutionized the comic book superhero genre, there were several other iterations of the tale with several other filmmakers and actors associated with the project. One of them was James Cameron, who was eager to have a more mature and grounded take on the web-slinger’s live-action debut film.
James Cameron (Credits: Steve Jurvetson | Wikimedia Commons)
Associated and contacted by Carolco Pictures, Cameron originally wanted Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead before the studio went bankrupt. However, if the filmmaker’s version of the movie had made it through, we would have gotten Spider-Man fighting two different Marvel villains in his first film.
James Cameron’s Spider-Man Movie Would Have Featured Two Different Marvel Villains
Sandman and Electro would have been the main villains of Cameron’s movie (Image: Marvel Comics)
Years before Sam Raimi...
James Cameron (Credits: Steve Jurvetson | Wikimedia Commons)
Associated and contacted by Carolco Pictures, Cameron originally wanted Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead before the studio went bankrupt. However, if the filmmaker’s version of the movie had made it through, we would have gotten Spider-Man fighting two different Marvel villains in his first film.
James Cameron’s Spider-Man Movie Would Have Featured Two Different Marvel Villains
Sandman and Electro would have been the main villains of Cameron’s movie (Image: Marvel Comics)
Years before Sam Raimi...
- 5/9/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Madame Web should have been a game-changer for Sony Pictures. While Venom and Venom: Let There Be Carnage were box office hits, neither received overly glowing reviews and the awful Morbius left any possible goodwill fans had for the studio bleeding out on the floor.
With Madame Web billed as a standalone adventure and a movie that finally put the spotlight on some of the heroes from Spider-Man's world, it looked like the stage was being set for a new female-led superhero franchise. Three Spider-Women swinging into the action under the watchful eye of Cassandra Webb seemed like a genius move, but when it hit theaters...well, you know the rest.
One of the biggest critical and commercial flops the genre has ever seen, Madame Web made it clear changes need to be made. It's likely too late for Kraven the Hunter and Venom: The Last Dance, but Sony...
With Madame Web billed as a standalone adventure and a movie that finally put the spotlight on some of the heroes from Spider-Man's world, it looked like the stage was being set for a new female-led superhero franchise. Three Spider-Women swinging into the action under the watchful eye of Cassandra Webb seemed like a genius move, but when it hit theaters...well, you know the rest.
One of the biggest critical and commercial flops the genre has ever seen, Madame Web made it clear changes need to be made. It's likely too late for Kraven the Hunter and Venom: The Last Dance, but Sony...
- 5/9/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
A couple of days ago, DC Studios and James Gunn shared a first look at David Corenswet suited up as Superman. It's been a while since we've seen a superhero movie costume divide opinions to such a large degree, but it's certainly not the first time.
The Man of Steel isn't the first character to take centre stage in a splashy sneak peek meant to get fans excited. While that usually works, there are occasions when fans hate what they see. Others, meanwhile, are quick to defend what usually amounts to a complete overhaul which takes place during the transition from page to screen.
This isn't a list of the worst superhero movie costumes...just those that divided opinions when they were first shown off to the world (and sometimes continue to do so to this very day).
To read through this feature, all you need to do is click...
The Man of Steel isn't the first character to take centre stage in a splashy sneak peek meant to get fans excited. While that usually works, there are occasions when fans hate what they see. Others, meanwhile, are quick to defend what usually amounts to a complete overhaul which takes place during the transition from page to screen.
This isn't a list of the worst superhero movie costumes...just those that divided opinions when they were first shown off to the world (and sometimes continue to do so to this very day).
To read through this feature, all you need to do is click...
- 5/8/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Director Jon Watts stepped up to direct the three solo Tom Holland Spider-Man films that were wildly successful at the box office. The Home-trilogy was a perfect three-part story for Holland’s Spider-Man as he evolved from a young bubbly teenager to learning his responsibilities and dealing with a profound loss.
Jon Watts’ Home-trilogy ended on a high note with 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home
Watts delivered a much bigger and character-driven film with the trilogy than previous Spider-Man films. However, most fans did not find a distinctive visual style and flair that the Sam Raimi and Marc Webb’s films had. While many agree that Watts did a great job with his trilogy, the change of director for the 4th installment is a welcome change for some.
Spider-Man 4 May Rectify One Criticism That Fans Have About Jon Watts’ Trilogy
Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films (still from Spider-Man 2) are...
Jon Watts’ Home-trilogy ended on a high note with 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home
Watts delivered a much bigger and character-driven film with the trilogy than previous Spider-Man films. However, most fans did not find a distinctive visual style and flair that the Sam Raimi and Marc Webb’s films had. While many agree that Watts did a great job with his trilogy, the change of director for the 4th installment is a welcome change for some.
Spider-Man 4 May Rectify One Criticism That Fans Have About Jon Watts’ Trilogy
Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films (still from Spider-Man 2) are...
- 5/8/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Sony’s Spider-Man spinoff Madame Web has been confirmed for 4K Uhd, Blu-ray and DVD later this month. Details below.
Madame Web, Sony’s somewhat unfortunate attempt at bringing a notorious Spider-Man sidekick to the big screen, is hoping to get a second chance at success on its home entertainment release.
The film, directed by Sj Clarkson, is coming to 4K Uhd, Blu-ray and DVD on the 27th May. You can pre-order the film now – and you can do that via this link.
The film stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic with the ability to see into the future. She teams up with three future Spider-Women to hunt down your usual comic-book baddie.
Sydney Sweeney, who starred in the film as Julia Cornwall, has recently spoken how the film was a “building block” for her to create a relationship with Sony Pictures. Sweeney recently starred in Michael Mohan’s Immaculate,...
Madame Web, Sony’s somewhat unfortunate attempt at bringing a notorious Spider-Man sidekick to the big screen, is hoping to get a second chance at success on its home entertainment release.
The film, directed by Sj Clarkson, is coming to 4K Uhd, Blu-ray and DVD on the 27th May. You can pre-order the film now – and you can do that via this link.
The film stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic with the ability to see into the future. She teams up with three future Spider-Women to hunt down your usual comic-book baddie.
Sydney Sweeney, who starred in the film as Julia Cornwall, has recently spoken how the film was a “building block” for her to create a relationship with Sony Pictures. Sweeney recently starred in Michael Mohan’s Immaculate,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
To celebrate Sony Pictures' 100th anniversary, every live-action Spider-Man movie is being re-released in theaters. Over the past few weeks, Sam Raimi's trilogy has returned to the big screen to much fanfare, but how did The Amazing Spider-Man fare yesterday evening?
Andrew Garfield is immensely popular among fans, but clearly not as much as Tobey Maguire.
The Amazing Spider-Man opened in 466 theaters and earned $510,000. That's quite a drop from Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, and Spider-Man 3. It might also make Sony think twice about ever making The Amazing Spider-Man 3, particularly if there's likely to be greater interest in Spider-Man 4!
This is still a strong result as it made a $1,100 average per theater.
Despite The Amazing Spider-Man not performing as well as its predecessors, Garfield remains incredibly popular. The reboot simply isn't considered a classic, and these numbers should take nothing away from what the actor brought to the table as Peter Parker.
Andrew Garfield is immensely popular among fans, but clearly not as much as Tobey Maguire.
The Amazing Spider-Man opened in 466 theaters and earned $510,000. That's quite a drop from Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, and Spider-Man 3. It might also make Sony think twice about ever making The Amazing Spider-Man 3, particularly if there's likely to be greater interest in Spider-Man 4!
This is still a strong result as it made a $1,100 average per theater.
Despite The Amazing Spider-Man not performing as well as its predecessors, Garfield remains incredibly popular. The reboot simply isn't considered a classic, and these numbers should take nothing away from what the actor brought to the table as Peter Parker.
- 5/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Marvel Rivals is coming from NetEase, and the developers have strong words about the ambitious project. Recent video games that focus on superheroes, or antiheroes in the case of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, were underwhelming, and fans hope this game will be better.
The subtle jabs thrown by the developer were clear shots at Rocksteady’s poor attempt at the live-service structure and promised that this game would feature a diverse and fun combat system. Gameplay is an essential feature, and the developers are trying hard to avoid making mistakes.
Marvel Rivals Is a Step up From Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
NetEase promises a diverse and fun combat system for Marvel Rivals.
The gaming community made clear its profound disappointment with Rocksteady Studios’ follow-up to the Batman: Arkham universe by going with the live-service multiplayer approach with generic gameplay, and the massive decline in the...
The subtle jabs thrown by the developer were clear shots at Rocksteady’s poor attempt at the live-service structure and promised that this game would feature a diverse and fun combat system. Gameplay is an essential feature, and the developers are trying hard to avoid making mistakes.
Marvel Rivals Is a Step up From Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
NetEase promises a diverse and fun combat system for Marvel Rivals.
The gaming community made clear its profound disappointment with Rocksteady Studios’ follow-up to the Batman: Arkham universe by going with the live-service multiplayer approach with generic gameplay, and the massive decline in the...
- 5/6/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
When Marvel Studios enlisted Jon Watts to direct Spider-Man: Homecoming, he was a relative unknown. The filmmaker had helmed the low-budget Clown and Cop Car, but neither of those necessarily suggested he was a good fit to bring the wall-crawler into the MCU.
Like Sam Raimi and Marc Webb before him, Watts proved his detractors wrong by delivering a movie which scored glowing reviews and a spectacular $880.2 million at the worldwide box office.
Spider-Man: Far From Home followed two years later and earned over $1.1 billion, and when Spider-Man: No Way Home eventually swung into theaters, it grossed a jaw-dropping $1.9 billion.
After devoting several years of his life to Spider-Man, Watts decided he needed a break from the MCU and gave up the chance to next take charge of The Fantastic Four. He's since shifted focus to upcoming Star Wars TV series, Skeleton Crew, and a new director will be brought on board for Spider-Man 4.
Like Sam Raimi and Marc Webb before him, Watts proved his detractors wrong by delivering a movie which scored glowing reviews and a spectacular $880.2 million at the worldwide box office.
Spider-Man: Far From Home followed two years later and earned over $1.1 billion, and when Spider-Man: No Way Home eventually swung into theaters, it grossed a jaw-dropping $1.9 billion.
After devoting several years of his life to Spider-Man, Watts decided he needed a break from the MCU and gave up the chance to next take charge of The Fantastic Four. He's since shifted focus to upcoming Star Wars TV series, Skeleton Crew, and a new director will be brought on board for Spider-Man 4.
- 5/6/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Sony’s Spider-Man Universe has seen its fair share of ups and downs. With their last big-budget endeavor, Madame Web, turning out to be a big disaster, all eyes are set on Venom, which has been quite profitable for the franchise so far. A threequel for the symbiote series is on the way, and the rumored plot might just turn a lot of heads.
Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man.
If we go by the rumored plot leak, the upcoming Venom 3 would introduce a Spider-Man in the symbiote universe for the first time. And not just any web-slinger, it is supposed to be Andrew Garfield’s version from The Amazing Spider-Man series.
SUGGESTEDSony Would Reportedly Rather Do No Way Home 2 Than The Amazing Spider-Man 3 With Andrew Garfield
Given the report is indeed true, it’ll have far-reaching consequences for the Ssu, and might serve as a revival point for the franchise.
Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man.
If we go by the rumored plot leak, the upcoming Venom 3 would introduce a Spider-Man in the symbiote universe for the first time. And not just any web-slinger, it is supposed to be Andrew Garfield’s version from The Amazing Spider-Man series.
SUGGESTEDSony Would Reportedly Rather Do No Way Home 2 Than The Amazing Spider-Man 3 With Andrew Garfield
Given the report is indeed true, it’ll have far-reaching consequences for the Ssu, and might serve as a revival point for the franchise.
- 5/5/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
It’s hard for anyone to hate Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man. But the movies featuring the actor would be much different if Harry Potter director, Chris Columbus, had said yes to helm the trilogy. However, Columbus had a bigger fish to fry, and we can’t blame him for passing on Spider-Man.
Chris Columbus. Credit: Comingsoon.net
Harry Potter has been one of the biggest franchises in cinematic history. Not just in terms of box office numbers, but the movie series went on to become a cult hit and a pop cultural phenomenon, still with an astonishing fanbase. We are glad that Columbus joined the movie series pioneering the franchise.
Chris Columbus Chose Harry Potter Over Spider-Man
A still from Chris Columbus’ Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry fascinated Chris Columbus as he had always intended to direct the cinematic adaptation of J. K. Rowling...
Chris Columbus. Credit: Comingsoon.net
Harry Potter has been one of the biggest franchises in cinematic history. Not just in terms of box office numbers, but the movie series went on to become a cult hit and a pop cultural phenomenon, still with an astonishing fanbase. We are glad that Columbus joined the movie series pioneering the franchise.
Chris Columbus Chose Harry Potter Over Spider-Man
A still from Chris Columbus’ Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry fascinated Chris Columbus as he had always intended to direct the cinematic adaptation of J. K. Rowling...
- 5/4/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament is back. While studios during Covid wildly embraced the theatrical day-and-date model when cinemas were closed, they soon realized there’s nothing more profitable than a theatrical release and the downstreams that come with it. If anything, theatrical is the advertisement for a movie’s longevity in subsequent home entertainment windows. Entering the conversation in 2023 were the streamers, such as Apple, who have also realized the necessity of theatrical to eventize their movies. The financial data pulled together here for Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament is culled by seasoned and trusted sources.
The Film
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Sony/Columbia Pictures
When it comes to superhero movies sidestepping their demise at the box office, Spider-Man: Across the Universe is Exhibit A. It was by far the most successful superhero movie of last year, and pristine proof that they’re not dead. As for...
The Film
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Sony/Columbia Pictures
When it comes to superhero movies sidestepping their demise at the box office, Spider-Man: Across the Universe is Exhibit A. It was by far the most successful superhero movie of last year, and pristine proof that they’re not dead. As for...
- 5/3/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
With a filmography spanning from critically acclaimed projects like The Social Network to donning the superhero suit for Marvel’s The Amazing Spider-Man films, Andrew Garfield has worked with several renowned Hollywood stars throughout his decorated career. But one collaboration that changed his life was with the late actor Heath Ledger.
Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man in Marvel’s The Amazing Spider-Man
Ahead of The Dark Knight actor’s untimely demise, Andrew Garfield had the opportunity to share the screen with him in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. During their brief time of collaboration, Garfield learned lessons from Heath Ledger that not only etched a place in his heart but also inspired his role as Spider-Man.
Heath Ledger Left a Lasting Impression on Andrew Garfield
Ahead of Heath Ledger’s unfortunate demise, Andrew Garfield had the opportunity to work with the star on Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus...
Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man in Marvel’s The Amazing Spider-Man
Ahead of The Dark Knight actor’s untimely demise, Andrew Garfield had the opportunity to share the screen with him in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. During their brief time of collaboration, Garfield learned lessons from Heath Ledger that not only etched a place in his heart but also inspired his role as Spider-Man.
Heath Ledger Left a Lasting Impression on Andrew Garfield
Ahead of Heath Ledger’s unfortunate demise, Andrew Garfield had the opportunity to work with the star on Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus...
- 5/3/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Agatha Christie’s mysterious plots have never quite left the cinematic world, however hard it seems to imagine after the modern and flamboyant image of Hercule Poirot has reappeared with Kenneth Branagh’s performances.
And even though now it’s difficult to see anyone else behind this role after Murder on the Oriented Express hit cinemas in 2017 and then was followed by two more films, Hercule Poirot had one more brilliant interpretation years ago — and with the MCU’s actor in the leading role.
Alfred Molina may have got most of its fame from portraying Dr Octopus, the superhero’s rival in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man, but back in 2001 he turned to a very different role. In fact, the modernized look of Hercule Poirot is not Kenneth Branagh’s merit, but rather is what Molina has transformed the character into.
The 2001’s Murder on the Oriented Express, just like...
And even though now it’s difficult to see anyone else behind this role after Murder on the Oriented Express hit cinemas in 2017 and then was followed by two more films, Hercule Poirot had one more brilliant interpretation years ago — and with the MCU’s actor in the leading role.
Alfred Molina may have got most of its fame from portraying Dr Octopus, the superhero’s rival in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man, but back in 2001 he turned to a very different role. In fact, the modernized look of Hercule Poirot is not Kenneth Branagh’s merit, but rather is what Molina has transformed the character into.
The 2001’s Murder on the Oriented Express, just like...
- 5/3/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
As Marvel’s X-Men ’97 comes closer to its final moments of Season 1, the show decided to punch its viewers with nostalgia one more time in the modern period. The show features a fictional reality that is driven heavily by nostalgia and emotions that cause its fans to draw tears as it features some of our most loved superheroes in their classic avatar one more time. The show has featured Captain America, and the latest episode of the show titled Tolerance is Extinction Part 1 featured our Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.
A still from X-Men ’97
To put a cherry on top of the cake, it was the Spider-Man from the renowned 1998 series! Now, Christopher Daniel Barnes, the voice actor behind the Web-head in the 1998 show, pleads with Marvel Cinematic Universe on his social media to come up with Spider-Man ’98.
Spider-Man’s Return in X-Men ’97 Makes His Voice Actor Plead for a Spider-Man ’98 Show
Spider-Man,...
A still from X-Men ’97
To put a cherry on top of the cake, it was the Spider-Man from the renowned 1998 series! Now, Christopher Daniel Barnes, the voice actor behind the Web-head in the 1998 show, pleads with Marvel Cinematic Universe on his social media to come up with Spider-Man ’98.
Spider-Man’s Return in X-Men ’97 Makes His Voice Actor Plead for a Spider-Man ’98 Show
Spider-Man,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Welcome to the latest instalment of a brand-new feature here on Nerdly, where one of our comic gurus, Ian Wells, delves into comics history and dissects Comics Interview, the long-running journal of interviews and criticism from David Anthony Kraft (Dak).
Yak with Dak
The big news teased last issue is that Comics Interview is increasing its page count. Dak says now he may finally be able to put all of the features teased in #1 in one single issue. Just taking a quick comparison sample from this and the previous issue the page count has gone from 67 to 83. The amount of full-page ads has seen an increase from 24 to 32 which is a better balance between interviews and ads. There is a four-page ad in this issue which may not always be the case so that number can vary going forward. Lastly taking the two-part Doug Moench interview that started with a...
Yak with Dak
The big news teased last issue is that Comics Interview is increasing its page count. Dak says now he may finally be able to put all of the features teased in #1 in one single issue. Just taking a quick comparison sample from this and the previous issue the page count has gone from 67 to 83. The amount of full-page ads has seen an increase from 24 to 32 which is a better balance between interviews and ads. There is a four-page ad in this issue which may not always be the case so that number can vary going forward. Lastly taking the two-part Doug Moench interview that started with a...
- 5/2/2024
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
The release of ‘X-Men ’97’ Episode 8 Started the three-part finale, and of course, advanced the overall story of the show, but it also included one notable cameo. After Captain America, Christopher Barnes’ Spider-Man showed up in the show, which prompted fans to conclude that ‘Spider-Man ’94’ is truly canon to the new ‘X-Men ’97.’
It was stated a while back that all Marvel Animated shows, despite not being canon to the MCU, are part of Marvel Animated Multiverse, and that definition is truly sensible and logical, since the older shows (and by extension new shows) contradict each other in quite a lot of ways.
Now following the release of episode 8, notable industry insider Daniel Richtman stated that ‘Spider-Man’, ‘Iron Man,’ ‘Silver Surfer,’ ‘Fantastic Four,’ and ‘The Incredible Hulk’ are all set within the same universe.
All Of These Animated Shows Take Place In The Same Universe:
•“X-men ‘97”
•“Spider-man”
•“Iron Man...
It was stated a while back that all Marvel Animated shows, despite not being canon to the MCU, are part of Marvel Animated Multiverse, and that definition is truly sensible and logical, since the older shows (and by extension new shows) contradict each other in quite a lot of ways.
Now following the release of episode 8, notable industry insider Daniel Richtman stated that ‘Spider-Man’, ‘Iron Man,’ ‘Silver Surfer,’ ‘Fantastic Four,’ and ‘The Incredible Hulk’ are all set within the same universe.
All Of These Animated Shows Take Place In The Same Universe:
•“X-men ‘97”
•“Spider-man”
•“Iron Man...
- 5/2/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
X-Men ’97 has fascinated fans and critics. The series has certainly given fans a nostalgic experience, as the Disney+ show continued where it was left in X-Men: The Animated Series (1992–1997) with the original cast. Also, as the show premiered, several surprises have baffled fans with excitement.
Spider-Man in Spider-Man animated series
One of the recent surprises was when Spider-Man popped up in episode 8 of the series. Now, fans want Spider-Man animated series voice actor Christopher Daniel Barnes to return to the MCU with his 90s Spider-Man. The actor recently revealed that he is open to coming back.
Will Christopher Daniel Barnes Return To Voice Spider-Man Again? Christopher Daniel Barnes. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Christopher Daniel Barnes, who voiced the Animated Spider-Man series’ title character, said that he would love to return to voice the titular character again. This seems plausible as Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige previously insisted on bringing...
Spider-Man in Spider-Man animated series
One of the recent surprises was when Spider-Man popped up in episode 8 of the series. Now, fans want Spider-Man animated series voice actor Christopher Daniel Barnes to return to the MCU with his 90s Spider-Man. The actor recently revealed that he is open to coming back.
Will Christopher Daniel Barnes Return To Voice Spider-Man Again? Christopher Daniel Barnes. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Christopher Daniel Barnes, who voiced the Animated Spider-Man series’ title character, said that he would love to return to voice the titular character again. This seems plausible as Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige previously insisted on bringing...
- 5/2/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
We've been hearing rumours for months that Wesley Snipes will return as Blade, and it was earlier this week that we learned the actor has indeed signed up for a future MCU appearance.
While X-Men and Spider-Man typically get the lion's share of credit for bringing superheroes back to theaters, Blade and Blade II arguably kickstarted the genre's return to prominence in the early 2000s. With that in mind, we find it easy to imagine Marvel Studios being keen to give Snipes the chance to bid farewell to the Daywalker after the disaster that was Blade: Trinity.
According to a rumour shared by scooper @MyTimeToShineH, Snipes has agreed to reprise his role as Blade in Deadpool & Wolverine.
This makes more sense than the next Avengers movies as Mahershala Ali should have appeared in the Blade reboot by then. It's also worth remembering that Snipes and Ryan Reynolds have a history on screen.
While X-Men and Spider-Man typically get the lion's share of credit for bringing superheroes back to theaters, Blade and Blade II arguably kickstarted the genre's return to prominence in the early 2000s. With that in mind, we find it easy to imagine Marvel Studios being keen to give Snipes the chance to bid farewell to the Daywalker after the disaster that was Blade: Trinity.
According to a rumour shared by scooper @MyTimeToShineH, Snipes has agreed to reprise his role as Blade in Deadpool & Wolverine.
This makes more sense than the next Avengers movies as Mahershala Ali should have appeared in the Blade reboot by then. It's also worth remembering that Snipes and Ryan Reynolds have a history on screen.
- 5/1/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The original Spider-Man films could’ve changed the career of one Yellowstone star but he chose to turn down the offer. Tobey Maguire’s Spidey role was reportedly first offered to Wes Bentley, who now plays the despicable Jamie Dutton in Taylor Sheridan’s Western drama. Bentley revealed that he rejected the offer since the comic book movies were not performing well at the time, especially with the two subpar Batman movies from Joel Schumacher.
Wes Bentley opened up about his Yellowstone role and the role that he missed out on
Before he turned down the Spider-Man role, Bentley became a promising young star with his role as Ricky Fitts in American Beauty. Bentley went on to star in other movies like The Hunger Games, Interstellar, and Mission: Impossible 6.
Yellowstone Star Wes Bentley Could’ve Been The Original Spider-Man Actor
Yellowstone star Wes Bentley rejected one popular superhero role
Wes...
Wes Bentley opened up about his Yellowstone role and the role that he missed out on
Before he turned down the Spider-Man role, Bentley became a promising young star with his role as Ricky Fitts in American Beauty. Bentley went on to star in other movies like The Hunger Games, Interstellar, and Mission: Impossible 6.
Yellowstone Star Wes Bentley Could’ve Been The Original Spider-Man Actor
Yellowstone star Wes Bentley rejected one popular superhero role
Wes...
- 5/1/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
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!
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- 4/29/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
Marvel Studios has a history of hiring some of the most talented directors in the film industry. From the Russo Brothers and James Gunn to Taika Watiti, James Mangold, and even Sam Raimi, their lineup is certainly impressive. All these directors have helped create masterpieces, bit by bit helping the superhero franchise become what it is today.
Marvel has had excellent directors
Knowing how many big-name directors have been a part of the franchise, many fans were not surprised when certain rumors started to float around the internet—rumors regarding the director of the upcoming and highly-anticipated Spider-Man 4.
Unfortunately for those who believed and wanted the whispers to be true, an insider seems to have shut these speculations down very quickly with a rather rude awakening.
Rumors Fly About Who Marvel Hired For Spider-Man 4
The Spider-Man films have been known to have excellent directors. From Sam Raimi heading...
Marvel has had excellent directors
Knowing how many big-name directors have been a part of the franchise, many fans were not surprised when certain rumors started to float around the internet—rumors regarding the director of the upcoming and highly-anticipated Spider-Man 4.
Unfortunately for those who believed and wanted the whispers to be true, an insider seems to have shut these speculations down very quickly with a rather rude awakening.
Rumors Fly About Who Marvel Hired For Spider-Man 4
The Spider-Man films have been known to have excellent directors. From Sam Raimi heading...
- 4/29/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Following last week’s announcement of the now fast-selling U.K. tour, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse composer Daniel Pemberton is revealing that the film’s live-in-concert experience is now web-swinging across the Atlantic and into the States.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert’s 50-plus-date U.S. tour will kick off Sept. 1 in Nashville, Tennessee, featuring a live-to-picture performance of Pemberton’s mold-breaking orchestral and electronic score. A scratch DJ on turntables and a designated whistler will also be present to add two of the score’s most unique ingredients, and at a select number of events, you might even catch Pemberton on guitar and a number of other instruments including his own face. (He’ll explain below.) For more U.S. tour information, visit the official website as further details become available later this week.
The Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated composer channeled the rave and club scenes of...
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert’s 50-plus-date U.S. tour will kick off Sept. 1 in Nashville, Tennessee, featuring a live-to-picture performance of Pemberton’s mold-breaking orchestral and electronic score. A scratch DJ on turntables and a designated whistler will also be present to add two of the score’s most unique ingredients, and at a select number of events, you might even catch Pemberton on guitar and a number of other instruments including his own face. (He’ll explain below.) For more U.S. tour information, visit the official website as further details become available later this week.
The Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated composer channeled the rave and club scenes of...
- 4/29/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spider-Man 4 rumors are running wild, but the potential involvement of Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan has to be the craziest of them all. The film has already been through a number of plausible directors, but none seem to fit the requirements of either Sony or Marvel. One industry insider took the time to call out the false information about Spider-Man 4 directors, and he debunked the theories about four famous filmmakers.
Some wild speculations are circulating online about the director of the next Spider-Man project after No Way Home
Finding a replacement for Jon Watts, who directed the first three movies, hasn’t been easy. Both Marvel and Sony look to create a phenomenal film that could outperform the box office of Spider-Man: No Way Home. However, their visions for the fourth film are very different.
Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan Were Considered For Spider-Man 4 — Rumor Debunked
Industry...
Some wild speculations are circulating online about the director of the next Spider-Man project after No Way Home
Finding a replacement for Jon Watts, who directed the first three movies, hasn’t been easy. Both Marvel and Sony look to create a phenomenal film that could outperform the box office of Spider-Man: No Way Home. However, their visions for the fourth film are very different.
Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan Were Considered For Spider-Man 4 — Rumor Debunked
Industry...
- 4/29/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has certainly seen better days. Just five years ago, each film was almost a guaranteed billion-dollar smash for Disney and Marvel Studios. Now, in an era where the entertainment industry has been oversaturated by steaming, people seem less and less interested in the franchise.
In the early days of Disney+, shows like Loki and The Falcon and The Winter Solder were must watch television. Now, shows like Secret Invasion, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and Ms. Marvel are plummeting in viewership. Not to mention the recent box office failures of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels at the 2023 box office.
Not only has Marvel been losing it big in the once popular superhero genre, but Sony is also dropping with their Spider-Verse spin-off films like Morbius and Madame Web, and Warner Bros. Discovery with their DC Universe films like The Flash and Blue Beetle.
In the early days of Disney+, shows like Loki and The Falcon and The Winter Solder were must watch television. Now, shows like Secret Invasion, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and Ms. Marvel are plummeting in viewership. Not to mention the recent box office failures of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels at the 2023 box office.
Not only has Marvel been losing it big in the once popular superhero genre, but Sony is also dropping with their Spider-Verse spin-off films like Morbius and Madame Web, and Warner Bros. Discovery with their DC Universe films like The Flash and Blue Beetle.
- 4/28/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
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