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Mark Romanek On 'One Hour Photo' & Leaving 'Cinderella'
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'The Amazing Spider-Man 3' & 'The Amazing Spider-Man 4' Get Official Release Dates
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- June 17, 2013 3:22 PM
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- 9 Comments
Well, it looks like the series spawned by Marc Webb will accomplish what Sam Raimi failed to do: get to four films. With a trilogy long expected, the expansion to a fourth film is certainly big news -- especially when the second movie hasn't dropped yet -- and perhaps speaks to Sony's confidence in the series, or their desire not to be left behind in the superhero race.
Rumor: Vulture Will Also Appear In 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' Setting Up The Sinister Six
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- June 10, 2013 11:14 AM
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- 14 Comments
It seems the memo going around Hollywood right now is: "If you have rights to a comic book character, put them all in your next movie." Bryan Singer seems obsessed with maxing out 20th Century Fox's catalog of cartoons in "X-Men: Days Of Future Past," while Joss Whedon is already teasing what new faces are going to pop up in "The Avengers 2" (Aaron Taylor-Johnson is already tipped to play Quicksilver). And now it looks like "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" will be stacking the cast with more players ripped from the page.
First Look At 'Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes' & Paul Giamatti In 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- May 11, 2013 11:25 AM
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- 1 Comment
Such is movie marketing these days that it begins even before cameras roll, with studios and filmmakers teasing everything from casting decisions to location photos to fan the flames of excitement early. For two big tentpole sequels coming in 2014, they are following that playbook in the hopes of a big payoff.
Jamie Foxx Goes Full Nerd As Max Dillon In 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' Plus First Look At Dane DeHaan
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- April 21, 2013 2:55 PM
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- 5 Comments
Well, set pics have revealed what Jamie Foxx's Electro looks like after he becomes a supercharged superhero, but how about before? Well, take a look at Django Full Nerd.
Set Photos Reveal First Look At Jamie Foxx As Electro In 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- April 16, 2013 9:04 AM
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- 11 Comments
We weren't sure whether to go with an "Arrested Development" joke ("I blue myself") or something about "Powder," so you'll have to come up with a wittier opening than we did. But needless to say, this first look at Jamie Foxx in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" is certainly attention grabbing.
Dane DeHaan Talks Building A BMX Bike For ‘The Place Beyond The Pines,’ Impending ‘Spider-Man’ Fame & More
- By Diana Drumm
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- April 12, 2013 3:53 PM
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You may know him from HBO’s critically acclaimed “In Treatment” or as Cricket in “Lawless,” or as the “monster” in “Chronicle.” Or you may not be able to place him yet, but that will soon change. Actor Dane DeHaan is not one to shy from a challenge and continues to impress filmmakers with that aspiration.
Ryan From 'The Office' Is Also In 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' Now
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- March 28, 2013 2:49 PM
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Because having Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Shailene Woodley, Martin Sheen, Sally Field, Chris Cooper, Jamie Foxx, Paul Giamatti and Felicity Jones in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" isn't enough or perhaps there are a few more extra dollars to spend, yet another actor has joined the currently shooting superhero sequel.
Discuss: With Electro, Rhino & Green Goblin, Is 'Amazing Spider-Man 2' Promising Villain Overkill?
- By Gabe Toro
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- March 2, 2013 2:10 PM
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- 16 Comments
Since “Batman Begins,” superhero films have upped the ante as far as casting legit names to act out action-packed costumed melodramas for mass audiences. But it’s hard to say we’ve seen anything like the upcoming sequel to “The Amazing Spider-Man,” which last week added Oscar winner Chris Cooper to a cast that includes Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Shailene Woodley and Dane DeHaan as well as fellow Oscar winners Sally Field and Jamie Foxx and former nominee Paul Giamatti. That would be a whole lot of acclaim for a small indie film, but it’s also the sort of prestige unheard of for a mega-blockbuster that was received coolly by critics and diehards.
Chris Cooper Is The New Willem Dafoe, Will Play Green Goblin In 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- February 27, 2013 2:25 PM
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As if "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" couldn't be more stuffed with characters, with Jamie Foxx already on board as Electro, and Paul Giamatti as Rhino, here comes yet another. Yep, Green Goblin is coming to the franchise that has since given up claiming it will be "the untold story."
Paul Giamatti To Play The Rhino In 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'; Felicity Jones Also Lining Up A Role
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- January 28, 2013 3:32 PM
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- 6 Comments
Of all the different kinds of movies Paul Giamatti has done in his career -- from charming low-key indies to prestige projects to period set TV miniseries -- he's never really had a foot in the summer tentpole/franchise game. But it looks like a major summer movie for 2014 will find him making life difficult for one young superhero.
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