Spider-Man 3 - UK-Exclusive DVD on Page 37

[cqb101]

Thomas Haden Church, who was most recently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in "Sideways," has been cast as Spider-Man's new archenemy in the next chapter of the "Spider-Man" adventure, it was announced by director Sam Raimi and producers Laura Ziskin and Marvel Studios' Avi Arad.

Spider-Man 3, which is scheduled for release on May 4, 2007, will reunite the successful team that was responsible for the first two blockbuster films. The franchise has grossed more than $1.5 billion in worldwide ticket sales and the new film will again reteam director Raimi, producers Ziskin and Arad, and actors Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Kirsten Dunst as M.J..

Production on Spider-Man 3 is scheduled to begin early next year.

"In addition to the on-going relationship between Peter Parker and M.J., these films are driven by the great actors who have brought our villains to life," said Raimi. "Thomas Haden Church will be a fantastic and challenging new nemesis and we all look forward to working with him."

The identity of the new villain is being kept secret and while speculation is rampant about which character is being called into action, the studio will not comment on the casting beyond confirming Church.

Well, he's too old for Venom(Thank god), I'd assume that if Lizard is going to be in it they'd recast Dylan Baker.....I think it's probably either Vulture, Sandman or The Scorpion.

[Voltron]

This guy isn't too old to play Eddie Brock. I'm still keeping faith. Besides, Sandman, Vulture, and Scorpion would be terrible for a movie. One's a common crook, the second is a flying geezer, and the third is a moron.

[BartAllen]

at this point. it could be any of the spidey villians. but i think.. at this point no matter who they choose its going to be a little goofy. other then doc ock and green goblin.. and possibly kraven the hunter. the rest of spidys rogues are sort of goofy.

[Voltron]

If it's the Hobgoblin I'm shooting myself.

Bart, I agree with you for the most part. However, I think that Venom and the Lizard could carry a movie. Them and Alistair Smithe..

[Kid Icarus]

It should be Hobgoblin. I mean, damn, two movies with the set up for that story line? Isn't that enough?

I'd like to see Mysterio though, but that'd pry blow the special effects budget through the roof.

[cqb101]

Bah, I really, REALLY hope it isn't Venom. First of all, yes, he is too old to play Brock. Brock is suppose to be a couple of years older than Peter. Church is in his mid 40's. Secondly, they need to resolve the Goblin storyline before they move onto other villains. Finally, one movie is not enough to set up Venom and show him for who he really is and treat the character the way he SHOULD be treated.

If I was in charge(I wish!) I would have two villains in this one, Green Goblin(Harry) and the Lizard. Both characters have been introduced, and anyone who's seen Spidey 2 knows the Goblin is inevitable. During the movie introduce Brock and his hatred for Petter, and end the movie with John Jameson coming back from space( a la the animated series), and then use the next three movies(doubtful, but here's hoping) for Venom and even Carange(And up it to an R rating,too).

Oh, and Bruce Campbell should play Mysterio. He'd pull the character off perfectly.

[Spitfire]

With #3 coming out I decided to watch Spidey 1 and 2 again. I noticed an error in the movie and possibly another to come.

In the first film Peter says Dr. Connors fires him for being late to work. Yet in the Second film Doc Connors is his teacher

In the first movie it is made totally clear that the man who robbed the wrestling area was the man who shot Uncle Ben and that said man is now dead. In the preview Spider-man is yelling about how Uncle Ben's killer is still on the loose and they show shots of Sandman. Indicating that Sandman was really his killer. Now they didn't show who shot Uncle Ben but the way it plays out there was no way anyone but the robber could have done it, or would have.

If you guys noticed any other plot line errors please list them. I'm only half way through the first movie*I watched 2 first* But after hearing that first error it got me thinking and I felt compelled to post this.

[Mecha Cow]

The first one is hardly an error. It's very much possible that he was taking an internship under Conners, or working as his lab assistant or something.

As for the second, yeah, I wonder how they'll explain that one.

[Spitfire]

Originally Posted by Mecha Cow

The first one is hardly an error. It's very much possible that he was taking an internship under Conners, or working as his lab assistant or something.

As for the second, yeah, I wonder how they'll explain that one.

I guess but you'd think then Connors would be more used to Parker's bad work habits or even mention that when he was talking to Parker in #2

[Duke]

Yeah, I always assumed Peter was either Conner's Lab or research assistant before he was ever his student. As for the whole Sandman killing Ben, I've wondered about that since I first saw the trailer. And I really don't like it.

[PsychoJoe]

Wasn't sure if this was posted or not but check out these pics of book covers based on the movie:







I found this pic of Peter Parker struggling to keep the symbiote off.
(This pic is from the leaked unfinished trailer)


There is a Unfinished trailer that has been leaked onto the net. This unfinished trailer has unfinished CGI work, and scenes not seen in the official trailer.

Here is a link to the unfinished trailer I found on Google.com(I'd view it quickly because I don't know how long it will be available; Sony might have it taken down)
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...+trailer&hl=en

Here is a link to an article about how Sony is NOT thrilled that this trailer got leaked onto the net (infact their very unhappy with google for allowing this to be seen).
http://www.tmz.com/2006/11/13/just-y...n-3-nightmare/

[Andrew NDB]

This isn't the thread for it, I know, but I loved Spider-Man 3... with the exception of the extraordinary amount of coincidences the plot requires us to swallow. Of all the places/people, the Venom meteorite happens to strike right next to Peter, then the precise moment the Sandman is running from the cops there just happens to be this dumptruck full of sand there, then this butler fellow appearing out of nowhere offering key exposition at the right moment... things of this nature.

Also pissed me off with Venom, and I know I'm not alone. I don't have any problem with the retooling of his origin, but the moment Brock became Venom, I wanted to see Venom through and through in what little screentime he's given -- instead, they keep doing this face morph to show Topher Grace's face instead of Venom's face.

I liked Spider-Man 1, I liked Spider-Man 2 better, and I'm not sure where to place SM3. It's not as "solid" as SM1 or SM2, but it's probably an even better time than either movie.

[Revan]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

This isn't the thread for it, I know, but I loved Spider-Man 3

then you should post this in the spider-man three thread so others can read your thoughts

[Spawn Guy]

(I don't think he can see that...)

[mk.2]

"Spiderman shall live on! MTV is reporting that plans are already in the works to continue the webbed crusader franchise, with pre-production work already beginning for Spiderman 4."
http://www.filmwad.com/spiderman-4-b...ld-2422-p.html

I wish something like this would happen to TMNT.

[愛]

They said "Spidy's" in the article.

[Raph's Girl]

Yea... Spidey 4 - 6 is already planned. Spidey 4 will have Lizard and hopefully Black Cat.

[Spitfire]

How do you know it will have the Lizard? I've heard tons of stupid rumors. I've heard it will have Carnage*God I hope not*, Lizard, Mysterio.

Honestly I'd like to see Electro then again I didn't like Spidey 3 so I'm sure 4 will only sink even lower. Unless it changes hands if someone else gets to make it that might be a God send that will save the series. But someone good needs to make it. Like Brian Singer or that guy who did Batman Begins.

[GK Punk]

The rumors that's been flying around was Carnage AND Lizard for the next movie. how ever true it is. And I love how like, no one can ever spell Spider-Man right...

[gobo]

Exclusive to Amazon.co.uk

Price: £14.98 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK
DVD Release Date: 15 Oct 2007

Interesting. I typically love exclusives, but... The title is more impressive than the picture. It certainly doesn't look special. But, what should I care? I don't live in the UK anyway.