Sneak Peek new images of upcoming toy merchandise tied into the
2012 release of Sony's "The Amazing Spider-Man", providing a look at the Marvel Comics' reptilian super-villain 'The Lizard'.
The new movie stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis
Leary, Martin Sheen, and Sally Field, opening in 3D, July 3, 2012 :"...like most teenagers his age, 'Peter Parker' is trying to
figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. In
his journey to put the pieces of his past together he uncovers a secret his father held, that will ultimately shape his destiny
as 'Spider-Man'..."
'The Lizard', aka 'Dr. Curt Connors', debuted in Marvel's "The
Amazing Spider-Man" #6 (November 1963), created by writer Stan Lee and illustrator Steve Ditko.
Born in Coral Gables, Florida, Connors was a doctor who enlisted in
the army, then sent off to war to perform emergency battlefield surgery on wounded GIs. But Connors right arm was injured in a blast and had to be amputated.
Returning to civilian life as a research technologist, Connors became
obsessed with uncovering the secrets of reptilian limb regeneration. From
his home in the Florida Everglades and with the assistance of war buddy 'Ted Sallis', Connors developed an experimental serum
extracted from reptilian DNA.
After successfully regrowing the missing limb of a rabbit, Connors
ingested the formula himself. His missing arm grew back, but he also transformed into a reptilian humanoid monster.
As the 'Lizard', Connors' strength increased to
superhuman levels, with his speed, stamina, agility and reflexes raised to a level equivalent to that of 'Spider-Man'.
The Lizard can also scale walls using a combination
of claws and micro-scales on his hands and feet that create molecular friction. He is highly resistant to injury due to his scaly hide, with enhanced healing abilities, allowing him to quickly recover from grievous wounds, including regenerating
lost limbs. He also has a powerful tail which he can whip at high speeds and razor-sharp teeth set in muscular jaws that can
deal a lethal bite.
Like all reptiles, the Lizard possesses cold-blooded
characteristics, acutely sensitive to drops in temperature, causing his metabolism to slow down and become dormant if exposed
to frigid temperatures.
The Lizard can also mentally communicate and command all reptiles
within a mile of himself via telepathy, also compelling humans to act out their primal urges, by suppressing emotional control
in their 'amygdala', aka 'the lizard brain'.
July 15, 2011
Sneak Peek Sony Pictures first official teaser trailer, supporting
Columbia Pictures "The Amazing Spider-Man" motion picture reboot.
"Spider-Man" is based on the Marvel
Comics character created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
Directed by Marc Webb,
the new cast is lead by actor Andrew Garfield "The Social Network") as 'Peter Parker', Emma Stone as 'Gwen Stacy' and Rhys
Ifans as 'Dr. Curt Connors', aka 'The Lizard'.
Currently in post-production, the
new film is the fourth studio feature, and the first film in a new "Spider-Man" motion picture franchise.
"The Amazing Spider-Man" will be released in 3D, July 3, 2012.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Amazing Spider-Man".
June 6, 2011
From BigGameHunter comes a new trailer , supporting the upcoming video game "Spider-Man: Edge Of Time", from Activision-owned developer Beenox
:
"...'Spider-Man: Edge of Time' is a focused,
action-packed adventure set in two connected and evolving timelines, from the contemporary times of the 'Amazing Spider-Man'
to the corrupted future world of 'Spider-Man 2099', against the backdrop of a rich, tightly crafted narrative by Marvel veteran
Peter David (co-creator of the comic book series 'Spider-Man 2099').
"The game features all-new 'cause-and-effect' gameplay,
where players will see how the immediate and sometimes unexpected effects of their actions, as one 'Spider-Man' changes the
timeline of the other 'Spider-Man'..."
The new game will be released Fall 2011.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Spider-Man:
Edge Of Time"...
January 15, 2011
Sneak
Peek your first look @ actor Andrew Garfield ("The Social Network") as "Spider-Man".
"Spider-Man" is the fourth entry in Sony's "Spider-Man"
film franchise, rebooted with director Marc Webb and a new cast which also includes Emma Stone as 'Gwen Stacy' and Rhys Ifans
as the 'Lizard'.
The reboot's intention is to have 'Peter Parker' developing
his abilities in high school.
"Spider-Man" started shooting December 6, 2010 in Los Angeles, noted as the
first 'Hollywood' production to be filmed with the RED Epic camera, in 3D at 5K resolution.
The 90-day film shoot includes two weeks in New York City, while the bulk of filming will occur in
and around Los Angeles, including such locations as the Henry Fonda Theater in Hollywood, Immanuel Presbyterian Church in
Mid-Wilshire, and various locations around South Pasadena, San Pedro, and Woodland Hills.
"Spider-Man" is scheduled to be released July 3, 2012.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Lizard"...
October 31, 2010
Sneak Peek Vogue Magazine's December 2010 editorial showcasing
Julie Taymor's upcoming Broadway show "Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark", the $60 million rock musical, based on the Marvel Comics superhero, as photographed by Annie Leibovitz.
Produced by a consortium
led by Toronto's Michael Cohl, "Turn Off The Dark", with music and lyrics by U2's Bono and The Edge and a book by Julie Taymor
and Glen Berger, will start previews November 28, 2010 at the Foxwoods Theatre on Broadway, with the official opening night
scheduled for January 11, 2011.
Cast includes actor/gymnast Emmanuel Brown as 'Spider-Man',
alter-ego 'Peter Parker' is played by Reeve Carney, Patrick Page is the 'Green Goblin', Jennifer Damiano is 'Mary Jane Watson',
Sean Samuels is 'Swiss Miss' and Collin Baja is 'Carnage'.
"...The musical follows the story of teenager
'Peter Parker', who has a crush on his neighbor, 'Mary Jane Watson'. His unremarkable life is turned upside-down when he’s
bitten by a genetically altered spider and wakes up the next morning clinging to his bedroom ceiling.
"This bullied science geek,
suddenly endowed with astonishing powers, soon learns that with great power comes great responsibility, as villains test not
only his physical strength but also his strength of character. Maligned by the media, buffeted by financial woes, and stretched
thin by the expectations of the world-at-large, Peter now must struggle to navigate the demands of being a web-slinging superhero..."
August 10, 2010
After several stops and starts, Marvel's Broadway theatrical musical
"Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark", finally begins previews @ New York City's Foxwoods Theatre, Sunday, November 14, leading up to opening night Tuesday, December
21, thanks to lead producer, Toronto-based promoter Michael Cohl.
Actor Reeve Carney plays the wallcrawler 'Peter Parker'/'Spider-Man', with Tony Award nominee Jennifer Damiano as 'Mary Jane
Watson' and Patrick Page as 'Norman Osborn'/'Green Goblin'.
The production is directed by Tony Award-winning Julie Taymor ("The Lion King"), from the book by Taymor, Glen Berger and
music/lyrics by U2's Bono and The Edge.
"...Drawing from more than 40 years of Marvel comic books for inspiration, 'Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark' spins a new
take on the mythic tale of 'Peter Parker', a teenager whose unremarkable life in Queens is turned upside-down--literally--when
he's bitten by a genetically-altered spider and wakes up the next morning clinging to the ceiling. Bullied by his classmates
and tortured by an unrelenting crush on next-door neighbor 'Mary Jane Watson', this science geek discovers he has suddenly
been endowed with astonishing powers. He soon learns, however, that with great power comes great responsibility.
"Maligned by the media, buffeted by financial woes, and stretched thin by the expectations of the world at large, Peter now
must struggle to navigate the perilous and peculiar demands of being a web-slinging super hero..."
Click the images to enlarge...
August 7, 2010
According to industry reports, the Marvel Comics' villain 'The
Lizard' will appear in Sony's upcoming reboot of "Spider-Man".'The Lizard', aka 'Dr. Curt Connors', debuted in Marvel's "The
Amazing Spider-Man" #6 (November 1963), created by writer Stan Lee and illustrator Steve Ditko.
Born in Coral Gables, Florida, Connors was a gifted doctor who enlisted
in the army, then sent off to war to perform emergency battlefield surgery on wounded GIs. But Connors right arm was injured in a blast and had to be amputated.
Returning to civilian life as a research technologist, Connors became
obsessed with uncovering the secrets of reptilian limb regeneration. From
his home in the Florida Everglades and with the assistance of war buddy 'Ted Sallis', Connors developed an experimental serum
extracted from reptilian DNA.
After successfully regrowing the missing limb of a rabbit, Connors
ingested the formula himself. His missing arm grows back, but he is also transformed into a reptilian humanoid monster.
As the Lizard, Connors' strength is increased to
superhuman levels, his speed, stamina, agility and reflexes raised to a level equivalent to that of 'Spider-Man'.
The Lizard can also scale walls using a combination of claws and micro-scales on his hands and feet
that create molecular friction like a gecko lizard. He is highly
resistant to injury due to his scaly hide, with enhanced
healing abilities, allowing him to quickly recover from grievous wounds, including regenerating lost limbs. He also has a
powerful tail which he can whip at high speeds and razor-sharp teeth set in muscular jaws that can deal a lethal bite.
Like a reptile, the Lizard has cold-blooded characteristics,
sensitive to drops in temperature, with a cold environment causing his metabolism to slow drastically and become dormant if
he is exposed to cold temperatures for too long.
The Lizard can also mentally communicate and command all reptiles
within a mile of himself via telepathy, also compelling humans to act out their primal urges, by suppressing emotional control
in their amygdala, aka 'the lizard brain'.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Lizard"...
April 11, 2010
Casting continues to find the ultimate 'Peter Parker' aka 'Spider-Man'
for director Marc Webb's upcoming feature "Spider-Man 4".
The new film will focus on the character's early High School years that defined his adult life as the radioactive spider-bitten
wall-crawler, known as the 'Spider-Man'.Director Webb ("(500) days Of Summer") is looking to bring some
fresh romance to the angst of 'Peter Parker', attracting more of a teenage female audience.
From a screenplay by James Vanderbilt, Webb will work with producers Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin in developing the project,
which will begin production later this year.
"At its core, Spider-Man is a small, intimate human story about an everyday teenager that takes place in an epic super-human
world., " said Amy Pascal, co-chairman, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Matt Tolmach, president, Columbia Pictures.
"The key for us as we sought a new director was
to identify filmmakers who could give sharp focus to Peter Parker's life. We wanted someone who could capture the awe of being
in Peter's shoes so the audience could experience his sense of discovery while giving real heart to the emotion, anxiety,
and recklessness of that age and coupling all of that with the adrenaline of Spider-Man's adventure. We believe Marc Webb
is the perfect choice to bring us on that journey."
"This is a dream come true, " said Webb.
"I couldn't be more aware of the challenge, responsibility,
or opportunity. Sam Raimi's virtuoso rendering of Spider-Man is a humbling precedent to follow and build upon. The first three
films are beloved for good reason. But I think the Spider-Man mythology transcends not only generations but directors as well.
I am signing on not to 'take over' from Sam. That would be impossible. Not to mention arrogant. I'm here because there's an
opportunity for ideas, stories, and histories that will add a new dimension, canvas, and creative voice to Spider-Man."
Webb has won several awards including MTV's 2009 Best Director award for Green Day's "21 Guns" music video, the 2006 Best
Rock Video for AFI's "Miss Murder," and Best Group Video for The All-American Rejects' "Move Along."
The Music Video Production Association honored
him in 2006 as the Director of the Year for his work with Weezer, AAR, and My Chemical Romance.
In addition to two Golden Globe nominations including Best Picture (musical or comedy), his first feature film," (500) Days
of Summer", starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel, was nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards, including
Best Feature.
Webb was also awarded the Spotlight Award, which
honors outstanding directorial debuts, by the National Board of Review.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "(500) Days Of Summer", Green Day's "21 Guns" and The All-American Rejects' "Move
Along"...
January 19, 2010
Director Marc ("500) Days of Summer" Webb has been signed
to direct "Spider-Man 4" for Sony, to bring some fresh romance to the teen angst of 'Peter Parker', aka 'Spider-Man", attracting
more of a teenage female audience.
Written by James Vanderbilt, Webb will work with producers Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin in developing the project,
which will begin production later this year.
"At its core, Spider-Man is a small, intimate human story about an everyday teenager that takes place in an epic
super-human world., " said Amy Pascal, co-chairman, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Matt Tolmach, president, Columbia Pictures.
"The key for us as we sought a new director was
to identify filmmakers who could give sharp focus to Peter Parker's life. We wanted someone who could capture the awe of being
in Peter's shoes so the audience could experience his sense of discovery while giving real heart to the emotion, anxiety,
and recklessness of that age and coupling all of that with the adrenaline of Spider-Man's adventure. We believe Marc Webb
is the perfect choice to bring us on that journey."
"This is a dream come true, " said Webb.
"I couldn't be more aware of the challenge, responsibility,
or opportunity. Sam Raimi's virtuoso rendering of Spider-Man is a humbling precedent to follow and build upon. The first three
films are beloved for good reason. But I think the Spider-Man mythology transcends not only generations but directors as well.
I am signing on not to 'take over' from Sam. That would be impossible. Not to mention arrogant. I'm here because there's an
opportunity for ideas, stories, and histories that will add a new dimension, canvas, and creative voice to Spider-Man."
Marc Webb has won several awards including MTV's 2009 Best Director award for Green Day's "21 Guns," 2006 Best
Rock Video for AFI's "Miss Murder," and Best Group Video for The All-American Rejects' "Move Along."
The Music Video Production Association honored
him in 2006 as the Director of the Year for his work with Weezer, AAR, and My Chemical Romance.
In addition to two Golden Globe nominations including Best Picture (musical or comedy), his first feature film,"
(500) Days of Summer", starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel, has been nominated for three Independent Spirit
Awards, including Best Feature.
Webb was also awarded the Spotlight Award, which
honors outstanding directorial debuts, by the National Board of Review. Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "(500)
Days Of Summer", Green Day's "21 Guns" and and The All-American Rejects' "Move Along"...
January 11, 2010
Here is the official press release from Sony, regarding the fate of
"Spider-Man" the movie franchise, following the departure of director Sam Raimi and star Tobey Maguire:
"...Peter Parker is going back to high school when the next Spider-Man
hits theaters in the summer of 2012. Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios announced today they are moving forward with a film
based on a script by James Vanderbilt that focuses on a teenager grappling with both contemporary human problems and amazing
super-human crises.
The new chapter in the Spider-Man franchise produced by Columbia, Marvel
Studios and Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin, will have a new cast and filmmaking team. Spider-Man 4 was to have been released in
2011, but had not yet gone into production.
“A decade ago we set out on this journey with
Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire and together we made three Spider-Man films that set a new bar for the genre.
When we began, no one ever imagined that we would make history at the
box-office and now we have a rare opportunity to make history once again with this franchise. Peter Parker as an ordinary
young adult grappling with extraordinary powers has always been the foundation that has made this character so timeless and
compelling for generations of fans.
We’re very excited about the creative possibilities that come
from returning to Peter's roots and we look forward to working once again with Marvel Studios, Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin on
this new beginning,” said Amy Pascal, co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
“Working on the Spider-Man movies was the experience of a lifetime
for me. While we were looking forward to doing a fourth one together, the studio and Marvel have a unique opportunity to take
the franchise in a new direction, and I know they will do a terrific job,” said Sam Raimi.
“We have had a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration and friendship with Sam and Tobey and they have given us
their best for the better part of the last decade. This is a bittersweet moment for us because while it is hard to imagine
Spider-Man in anyone else’s hands, I know that this was a day that was inevitable,” said Matt Tolmach, president
of Columbia Pictures, who has served as the studio’s chief production executive since the beginning of the franchise.
“Now everything begins anew, and that’s got us all tremendously excited about what comes next. Under
the continuing supervision of Avi and Laura, we have a clear vision for the future of Spider-Man and can’t wait to share
this exciting new direction with audiences in 2012.”
"Spider-Man will always be an important franchise for Sony Pictures and a fresh start like this is a responsibility
that we all take very seriously," said Michael Lynton, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures.
"We have always believed that story comes first and story guides the direction of these films and as we move
onto the next chapter, we will stay true to that principle and will do so with the highest respect for the source material
and the fans and moviegoers who deserve nothing but the best when it comes to bringing these stories and characters to life
on the big screen."
The studio will have more news about Spider-Man in 2012 in the coming weeks as it prepares for production of
the film...."
January 11, 2010
According to reports, Sony Pictures has decided to 'reboot' their
"Spider-Man" movie franchise without director Sam "Evil Dead" Raimi and star Tobey "Seabiscuit" Maguire. Apparently Raimi
had 'creative' differences with the "Spider-Man 4" screenplay and was unable to deliver a film within Sony's time-frame. Although "Spider-Man 3" earned $890,871,626 worldwide on an "Avatar"-sized budget of $258 million, Sony refused
to acquiesce to Raimi's production start delay, or his multi-million dollar asking price. Raimi reportedly didn't 'get' the fan-fave "Spider-Man" villain 'Venom', showcased in "Spider-Man 3" and his
choice of the 'Vulture' to be the main super-villain of "Spider-Man 4", played by 56-year old John Malkovich, apparently didn't
fly too well either. Keeping in line with "Spider-Man" comic book tradition, when Marvel updated the boxy figures of "Spider-Man"
co-creator Steve Ditko's illustrations with "Jazzy" Johnny Romita, the studio will now develop a fresh take on the character
with a new screenplay by Jamie Vanderbilt and a real 'teen' actor to play teenager 'Peter Parker', aka "Spider-Man".
Sony Pictures co-chairman Amy Pascal and Columbia Pictures'
Matt Tolmach mutually agreed that their Marvel movie franchise needs a fresh start. Click the images to enlarge and Sneak
Peek "Spider-Man"...
December 13, 2009
Thanks to the new-found popularity of the 'Volturi' in "The Twilight Saga" movies, reports have actor John Malkovich circling the role of 'Spider-Man' comic book
villain 'The Vulture' for Sony/Columbia's upcoming "Spider-Man 4", set to start lensing Spring 2010 in New York.
Created by writer Stan Lee and illustrator Steve Ditko, debuting in Marvel
Comics' "The Amazing Spider-Man #2 (May 1963), the Vulture aka 'Adrian Toomes' was a former electronics engineer and business
partner of 'Gregory Bestman'. After creating a flight harness that also provided 'super-strength', Toomes rushed into Bestman's
office to share the news, but discovered his partner had absconded with all of the company's funds.
Looking for revenge, a bitterToomes modifies
his flight harness wings to be razor sharp and customized for projectile weaponry.
The Vulture first encountered Spider-Man during a jewelry heist,
eventually joining the 'Sinister Six' criminal alliance led by 'Doctor Octopus' and becoming
a close ally of fellow costumed villain 'Electro'.
December 2, 2009...
"Spider-Man 4" starts filming March 2010 in New York City and Michigan,
the next installment in Columbia's Marvel Comics' movie franchise, to be directed (again) by Sam "Evil Dead" Raimi.
The first 3 films earned $2,496,346,518 worldwide, on budgets of $100
million each.
Actor Tobey Maguire will return (again) as 'Peter Parker', a goofy teenager
bitten by a radioactive spider, giving him super-powers AND super-problems.
Fans are still undecided as to which "Spider-Man" comic book villains they would like to see on the big screen, with
'The Lizard' and 'Electro' proving to be the most popular.
According to reports the character of "Black Cat' is now confirmed to
appear in the film. 'Black Cat', aka 'Felicia Hardy', created by writer
Marv Wolfman and illustrator Keith Pollard, first appeared in "The Amazing Spider-Man" #194 (July 1979), as a skilled 'cat
burglar', occasional crime fighter and adventurer.
While she later gained powers through a combination of science/magic,
her current abilities are natural.
Both villains were created in the 1960's, for Marvel's "Amazing Spider-Man"
comic books, by writer Stan Lee and illustrator Steve Ditko.
'The Lizard', aka 'Curt Connors' was a surgeon who enlisted in the service to help wounded GIs, but his arm was
injured and had to be amputated. Connors then became obsessed with uncovering the secrets of 'reptilian regeneration' from
his home in the Everglades, extracting a serum taken from the DNA of a lizard.
Successfully regrowing the missing limb of a rabbit, Connors quickly
ingested the serum , regrowing his arm, but also transforming into a reptilian monster.
'Electro', aka 'Maxwell Dillon' had ambitions of being an electrical engineer,
taking a job as a lineman for an electric company. While repairing a power line still connected to its spool, Dillon was struck
by lightning. But instead of being killed, the freak accident caused a 'mutagenic change' in his nervous system, allowing
him to 'control' vast amounts of electricity. After creating a costume
to conceal his identity, Dillon turned to a life of crime as 'Electro'.
Producer Laura Ziskin is aiming for a May 2011 release for "Spider-Man 4", nine
years after the first film's spectacular debut...
February 27, 2009...
"SPIDER-MAN: Turn Off The Dark", a live theatrical Marvel musical will open in New York City Thursday,
February 18, 2010 at Broadway's Hilton Theatre, 213 West 42nd Street, with preview performances starting Saturday, January
16, 2010.
Directed by Tony Award-winner Julie Taymor with 22-time Grammy Award-winning Bono and The Edge creating
new music/lyrics, SPIDER-MAN is written by Taymor and Glen Berger, produced by Hello Entertainment/David Garfinkle, Martin
McCallum, Marvel Entertainment/David Maisel, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Jeremiah Harris, in association with Omneity
Entertainment/Richard Weinberg, the Mayerson/Gould/Hauser/Tysoe Group, Patricia Lambrecht and Jam Theatricals/S2BN. Julie
Taymor is best known as director of Disney's "The Lion King".
"...Drawing from over forty years of Marvel comic books for inspiration, SPIDER-MAN spins a new
take on the mythic tale of a young man propelled from a modest rowhouse in Queens to the sky-scraping spire of the Chrysler
Building, the bustling offices of the Daily Bugle, through the dizzying canyons of Manhattan, to new vistas never before seen.
The musical follows the story of teenager Peter Parker, whose unremarkable life is turned upside-down—literally—when
he's bitten by a genetically altered spider and wakes up the next morning clinging to his bedroom ceiling. This bullied science-geek—suddenly
endowed with astonishing powers—soon learns, however, that with great power comes great responsibility as villains test
not only his physical strength but also his strength of character. Spider-Man's battles will hurtle the audience through an
origin story both recognizable and unexpected--yielding new characters as well as familiar faces--until a final surprising
confrontation casts a startling new light on this hero's journey..."
Principal creative/design team for SPIDER-MAN includes Daniel Ezralow, Choreographer ("Across
the Universe", "The Green Bird"); George Tsypin, Sets ("The Magic Flute", "The Little Mermaid"); Eiko Ishioka, Costumes (Academy
Award for "Bram Stoker's Dracula", Tony Award nomination for "M. Butterfly", Donald Holder, Lighting (Tony Awards for "The
Lion King", "South Pacific"); Jonathan Deans, Sound ("Fosse", "The Beatles LOVE" by Cirque du Soleil, "Young Frankenstein",
"Ragtime"); and Teese Gohl, Musical Supervisor ("Across the Universe", "Frida")...
