'Spider-Man 4' scrapped; reboot planned - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

savafan · 01-11-2010, 06:39 PM

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...88f148eaee3ac2

Columbia has scrapped "Spider-Man 4" and is rebooting its Spider-Man film franchise.

The studio is parting ways with director Sam Raimi and "Spider-Man" stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst and is taking the webslinger's alter ego, Peter Parker, back to high school.

The new movie, which will still be produced by Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin and Marvel Studios, is eyeing a release in summer 2012.

The news of the reboot follows weeks of script problems in which the studio was at loggerheads with Raimi over which villains to use in the movie. The clashes were kept mostly under radar but last week erupted into the public when it became clear that the studio was not going to meet its start date and subsequently its May 6, 2011, release date.

Columbia and Raimi put on a unified front Monday when making the announcement they were parting.

"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 boxoffice, 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," Sony Pictures co-chairman Amy Pascal said in a statement.

Said Raimi: "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."

KoryMac5 · 01-11-2010, 06:49 PM

I was really hoping for some Kraven in Spider Man 4. Can't say I am in love with the franchise doing a reboot at this point.

MrCinatit · 01-11-2010, 07:26 PM

Why do I have a funny feeling the SpiderMan franchise is about to get a bit of a Twilight feel to it? Though the third installment was a bit drab, I liked the direction the franchise was taking.

Tony Cloninger · 01-11-2010, 11:24 PM

Back to HS? What the heck for? The early comic did not stay in HS for longer than what? the first 15 issues.

KronoRed · 01-11-2010, 11:26 PM

Lame.

How about they just stop trying to continue a story because it's too hard, and just do the origin story over and over again for all movie franchises.

Lame.

Tony Cloninger · 01-11-2010, 11:36 PM

The twilight theme sounds about right...... They can use Morbius as the villain and have Spidey grow extra arms. It always drove me crazy that I could never find Spider Man #100 in the late 70's. Had 91-99 and 101-159 but never could get my hands on #100.

Johnny Footstool · 01-11-2010, 11:37 PM

Ugh. Sam Raimi was the perfect director for Spider Man.

RFS62 · 01-11-2010, 11:56 PM

This sucks

GAC · 01-12-2010, 04:46 AM

Spiderman Begins?

redsfandan · 01-12-2010, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Cloninger

Back to HS? What the heck for? The early comic did not stay in HS for longer than what? the first 15 issues.

Just like Twilight, they want it to appeal to the young crowd more.

WMR · 01-12-2010, 05:09 AM

What horrible news. This has disaster written all over it. What a poor decision by the Studio. I really felt Raimi would rebound strongly from the underwhelming Spider-Man 3.

TRF · 01-12-2010, 10:23 AM

This is keeping in line with OMD and BND where they ret conned Peter's marriage to MJ out of continuity. I haven't read much since as they have kind of ruined it.

Puffy · 01-12-2010, 11:35 AM

Ugh - what horrible news.

Jack Burton · 01-12-2010, 01:41 PM

It's hard to make something bad even worse but I think that will be accomplished here.

RBA · 01-12-2010, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrCinatit

Why do I have a funny feeling the SpiderMan franchise is about to get a bit of a Twilight feel to it? Though the third installment was a bit drab, I liked the direction the franchise was taking.

That was my first reaction. I guess he's going to walk around with his shirt off.

01-11-2010, 06:49 PM	#2
KoryMac5 Kmac5 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Waterloo, NY Posts: 3,661	Re: 'Spider-Man 4' scrapped; reboot planned I was really hoping for some Kraven in Spider Man 4. Can't say I am in love with the franchise doing a reboot at this point. __________________ If you have a losing record at Reds games, please stop going.

01-11-2010, 07:26 PM	#3
MrCinatit Baseball card addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Piqua Posts: 4,428	Re: 'Spider-Man 4' scrapped; reboot planned Why do I have a funny feeling the SpiderMan franchise is about to get a bit of a Twilight feel to it? Though the third installment was a bit drab, I liked the direction the franchise was taking. __________________ whisper words of wisdom I wrote a book! My AmazonShort My other AmazonShort

01-11-2010, 11:24 PM	#4
Tony Cloninger Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 5,252	Re: 'Spider-Man 4' scrapped; reboot planned Back to HS? What the heck for? The early comic did not stay in HS for longer than what? the first 15 issues.

01-11-2010, 11:26 PM	#5
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,347	Re: 'Spider-Man 4' scrapped; reboot planned Lame. How about they just stop trying to continue a story because it's too hard, and just do the origin story over and over again for all movie franchises. Lame. __________________ Go Gators!

01-11-2010, 11:36 PM	#6
Tony Cloninger Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 5,252	Re: 'Spider-Man 4' scrapped; reboot planned The twilight theme sounds about right...... They can use Morbius as the villain and have Spidey grow extra arms. It always drove me crazy that I could never find Spider Man #100 in the late 70's. Had 91-99 and 101-159 but never could get my hands on #100.

01-11-2010, 06:39 PM	#1
savafan Maple SERP Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 17,486	'Spider-Man 4' scrapped; reboot planned http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...88f148eaee3ac2 Columbia has scrapped "Spider-Man 4" and is rebooting its Spider-Man film franchise. The studio is parting ways with director Sam Raimi and "Spider-Man" stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst and is taking the webslinger's alter ego, Peter Parker, back to high school. The new movie, which will still be produced by Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin and Marvel Studios, is eyeing a release in summer 2012. The news of the reboot follows weeks of script problems in which the studio was at loggerheads with Raimi over which villains to use in the movie. The clashes were kept mostly under radar but last week erupted into the public when it became clear that the studio was not going to meet its start date and subsequently its May 6, 2011, release date. Columbia and Raimi put on a unified front Monday when making the announcement they were parting. "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 boxoffice, 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," Sony Pictures co-chairman Amy Pascal said in a statement. Said Raimi: "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." __________________ This is the Cal Ripkin Jr. of typos. If you ask me to join your fantasy baseball league and I select Legolas in the first round, don't be angry at me. It's not my fault I've read up on the players and you haven't.

01-11-2010, 11:37 PM	#7
Johnny Footstool Churlish Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 13,676	Re: 'Spider-Man 4' scrapped; reboot planned Ugh. Sam Raimi was the perfect director for Spider Man. __________________ "I prefer books and movies where the conflict isn't of the extreme cannibal apocalypse variety I guess." Redsfaithful

01-11-2010, 11:56 PM	#8
RFS62 Hey Cubs Fans Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New York Posts: 16,571	Re: 'Spider-Man 4' scrapped; reboot planned This sucks __________________ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~ Mark Twain

01-12-2010, 04:46 AM	#9
GAC What Me Worry? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Bellefontaine, Ohio Posts: 26,430	Re: 'Spider-Man 4' scrapped; reboot planned Spiderman Begins? __________________ "panic" only comes from having real expectations

01-12-2010, 10:23 AM	#12
TRF Vavasor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 12,730	Re: 'Spider-Man 4' scrapped; reboot planned This is keeping in line with OMD and BND where they ret conned Peter's marriage to MJ out of continuity. I haven't read much since as they have kind of ruined it. __________________ "don't end up with a grandson with a dog collar."

01-12-2010, 11:35 AM	#13
Puffy Puffy 3:16 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 13,703	Re: 'Spider-Man 4' scrapped; reboot planned Ugh - what horrible news. __________________ "I came here to kick ass and chew bubble gum... and I'm all out of bubble gum." - - Rowdy Roddy Piper "It takes a big man to admit when he is wrong. I am not a big man" - - Fletch

01-12-2010, 01:41 PM	#14
Jack Burton Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,006	Re: 'Spider-Man 4' scrapped; reboot planned It's hard to make something bad even worse but I think that will be accomplished here.

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