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Action, Fantasy, Sci-FiRelease Date :
May 04, 2007MPAA Rating :
PG-13Director :
Sam RaimiStarring :
Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, Bryce Dallas Howard, J.K. Simmons, Ted Raimi, Elizabeth Banks
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'Venom' Is Indeed in the Works
April 11, 2009 10:04:54"Spider-Man" will indeed get a spin-off treatment as Sony Pictures have been claimed to officially give the 'go-ahead' nod for "Venom". Sci Fi Wire broke the news, reporting that the studio have picked up "Zombieland" writing team, Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, to write the script for the movie focusing on the evil Spider-Man look-alike.
The two writers were already working on the script, but denied to give out any details on the possible plot. "We're under strict orders on Venom," Wernick said, as quoted by the site. "We can't talk about it. It's just super secret." While happy to take the job, Reese added that he is terrified, reasoning "It's source material that everybody knows and everybody's familiar with and everybody loves. There's a burden on you to meet the expectations of people. A lot of people are curious about Venom."
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Sony Moving Forward With Spider-Man's Spin-Off 'Venom'
July 31, 2008 02:07:56Months earlier, it has been rumored that one of Spider-Man's popular enemies, Venom, is most likely to get an own feature film. Now, an updated report on the spin-off possibility claimed that Sony Pictures are moving forward to bring the idea into fruition with them being in early stages of developing "Venom (2010)".
It is said that the production company have previously appointed Jacob Estes to write the draft of the script. However, they now opt to go on a different direction with the script and are looking for other writers. Furthermore, Hollywood Reporter stated that the studio are also considering to replace Venom's depicter in "Spider-Man 3", Topher Grace allegedly because they are unsure that the actor could carry a tentpole picture.
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Venom, the 'Spider-Man 3' Villain to Have Own Film?
February 06, 2008 02:02:06Back in 2006, one of Spider-Man's enemies, Venom, was introduced to the fans in "Spider-Man 3". On Saturday, February 2, IESB reported that the evil Spider-Man look-alike, humanly known as Eddie Brock, will get his own share in the big screen.
On its movie news site, IESB confirmed the rumor that the studio owning the rights to the character, who has been portrayed by Topher Grace in the action hero film, have been in talks with several "A list writers" to make the spin-off film. It was said that New Line Cinema had the theatrical rights to Venom eight years ago, but had given back the right to Marvel which have teamed up with Sony Pictures for "Spider-Man 3". Hence, which studios to produce the spin-off isn't known yet.
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Top Grossing Movie of 2007: Spider-Man 3
December 28, 2007 12:12:08Real life drama may have earned their place in 2007, but special effects remain a favorite throughout the year especially since computer-generated imagery can bring comic heroes to life.
The third installment of the Sam Raimi-directed movie, 'Spider-Man 3', is counted as the top-grossing movies of 2007. The flick was released in May, grabbed $336,530,303 in total gross, thanks to its opening number that was named the biggest of all time, netting $151.1 million.
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Weekend North American Box Office of May 11-13, 2007
May 14, 2007 11:05:38Blockbucter title appears to still dominate film audience's attention as "Spider-Man 3" triumphantly holds its position as the top holder on weekend domestic box office ended May 13, 2007 for a great tally of $58.1 million.
Though the number is a hefty 60 percent drop from the superhero saga's record debut a week earlier, it turns out to be over six times more than that collected by runner-up "28 Weeks Later..." since the zombie feat only manages to pull $9.8 million in its first spin on the chart. Poor opening also afflicts another newcomer "Georgia Rule" which merely gains $6.7 million for its third-place feedbag.
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"Spider-Man 3" Sets New IMAX Records
May 08, 2007 01:05:47The record-breaking "Spider-Man 3" has made either in domestic or international market now is also happening at IMAX as the superhero saga topples down not only one but multiple box-office records for the format.
Becoming the largest opening in IMAX's forty-year history by debuting on 84 domestic and 34 international IMAX screens, this third part of the web-slinger tale creates a record-setting $4.8 million of the $151.1 million it pulled from the weekend domestic box office ended Sunday, May 6 while breaking record for IMAX's largest single day worldwide total at $2.2 million.
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Weekend North American Box Office of May 4-6, 2007
May 07, 2007 11:05:53Sure it's not that hard to guess which title is coming as the top-grossing movie this time with the grand return of the web-slinging superhero on the big screen.
Yes, in its follow-up to the huge commercial success it has gained across European and Asian territories, "Spider-Man 3" effortlessly spins it web on the domestic box-office to come out as the champ for weekend ended May 6, 2007. Blasting the blockbuster season off to a super-high earning start, this third installment of the wall-crawler tale fantastically nets $151.1 million, breaking the previous record set by "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest", in the meantime also smashing international record for a tally of $230.5 million in 107 foreign countries.
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"Spider-Man 3" Conquers Europe, Too
May 03, 2007 12:05:42Completing its success in Asia, "Spider-Man 3" also opened grandly in European territories as it amazingly broke first-day records in both Italy and France while scoring superb income in Germany besides setting new records in Austria, Belgium, Holland, and Switzerland.
Debuted on 900 Italian screens Tuesday, May 1, the Columbia Pictures release triumphantly smashed the country's all-time opening record after satisfyingly garnering $4 million, a number that tripled the day-one takes of its two predecessors.
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Stars Sparkling at "Spider-Man 3" U.S. Premiere
May 02, 2007 02:05:15As the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler finally made his way back home to Queens, New York, big names from the franchise joyfully flocked down to celebrate the hero's return at the U.S. premiere of "Spider-Man 3" held on Monday night, April 30 at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival.
Surrounded by the crowds of screaming fans, the actors walked down the black carpet, instead of red, seemingly got overwhelmed by the excitement and hysteria from the people coming down to attend the event.
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"Spider-Man 3" Rules Asian Territories
May 02, 2007 11:05:31Spidey fever has truly attacked Asian continent with the arrival of "Spider-Man 3" on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 as the superhero saga reportedly sets records in every one of the eight Asian countries it debuted that day.
Largest tally was drawn from Japan where the flick successfully manages to reach opening-day sales of ¥415 million ($3.47 million), the biggest for a Tuesday in the territory. Pic previously encountered its worldwide premiere in the country's most populous city of Tokyo, on April 16.
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Look for "Spider-Man 3" Midnight Screenings
May 01, 2007 02:05:39For those who just can't wait little longer to see "Spider-Man 3" as it opens this Friday, May 4, do empty your schedule on Thursday night, May 3 for Sony reportedly is adding numerous midnight screenings of the flick that day.
Reports informed that the third part of the web-slinging superhero tale would be released on several screens virtually at the same time in some megaplexes where a single print can be spooled out from one projection booth to another. Seems no need to worry about running out of tickets then.
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A Starry Night at "Spider-Man 3" Rome Premiere
April 25, 2007 02:04:22The night in the city of Rome, Italy on Tuesday, April 24 really turned into a splendid one as stars of "Spider-Man 3" came down together at Warner Village Cinemas Moderno to attend the premiere for the blockbuster flick in the city.
Walking on the red carpet for the screening were original cast members like Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, and Rosemary Harris as well as the new ones namely Thomas Haden Church and Topher Grace, who played Sandman and Venom, respectively. Also present were director Sam Raimi, wearing suit and tie.
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"Spider-Man 3" Costs Extravagantly
April 24, 2007 11:04:49'Spider-Man 3' is rumored to be the most expensive movie ever made. According to reports, the film - which is based on the popular Marvel comic book series - cost more than $500 million to make. However, the sum has been much disputed with some Hollywood insiders struggling to accept that so much money was spent on it.
'Spider-Man 3' producer Laura Ziskin told the New York Post newspaper: "I refuse to say the real number because it makes me choke. 'Spider-Man 3' was a super-expensive movie - the most expensive film we've ever made. But there 's no way you can get to $300 million." A Sony representative claims the film cost $270 million. One movie source is adamant the actual total was higher, with production costs alone reaching $350 million, while New York location shoots cost upwards of $1 million a day. Radar magazine reported the final bill for 'Spider-Man 3', which stars Kirsten Dunst and Tobey Maguire, was $500 million.
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"Spidey" Story Continues Up to Part Six!
April 21, 2007 10:04:13Well, it's definitely more than just good news for the fans of Marvel Comics' superhero out there. "Spider-Man" series director Sam Raimi has confirmed at the Los Angeles press junket on Friday, April 20 that Sony Pictures will continue the mega-hit franchise up to the sixth installment.
The famed filmmaker, however, has been noted to remark that he has not had time to think of any involvement and doesn't want to presume Sony would want him to direct while saying there has to be a good story to tell and that "it'd be very hard to say goodbye to 'Spider Man.'"
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New "Spider-Man 3" TV Spots on the Web
April 18, 2007 04:04:26Peeling another layer on its highly anticipated flick "Spider-Man 3", Sony's Columbia Pictures has released two new international TV spots online, which sure will bring another satisfaction to the superhero fans worldwide in their anticipation to see the movie next month.
Previously aired in a Taiwanese television network, the first and second commercial both feature the never-before-seen footage of Venom and Sandman, the super-villains who confront the web-slinger this time.
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"Spider-Man 3" Took Global Debut in Tokyo
April 17, 2007 12:04:15The up-market Roppongi Hills area in Tokyo, Japan was filled with hysteria yesterday, Monday, April 16, as stars of "Spider-Man 3" and director Sam Raimi walked down the red carpet in the drizzling rain to attend world premiere of the superhero flick.
Joined by a handful of local celebrities, leading stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst were greeted with screams of "kawaii" (cute) by hundreds of young Japanese fans at an open-air event before the screening, where a stuntman dressed as the web-slinger descended on a rope from above.
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Have a Nice "Spider-Man" Week in NYC
April 04, 2007 01:04:36Prepare for the coming of hordes of Spidey fans, New Yorkers as it's now official that New York City will be holding celebration on "Spider-Man 3" for a full week running from April 30 to May 6, 2007 known as "Spider-Man Week in NYC."
Yes, Columbia Pictures has formed alliance with the city's tourism, marketing and events organization NYC & Company to pull off the large-scale event in the anticipation of the movie to come to the States on May 4.
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"Spider-Man 3" Spins Web at IMAX
March 30, 2007 03:03:48Receiving the same treatment as its predecessor had before, "Spider-Man 3" delightfully will also have a simultaneous release in conventional and IMAX theaters as it opens in the U.S. on May 4 this year, IMAX Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment have announced.
"The simultaneous IMAX release of Spider-Man 3 allows us to celebrate one of the most anticipated motion picture events of the year in an exciting event format," Sony's President of Domestic Distribution Rory Bruer stated. "Spider-Man 3: The IMAX Experience will give fans of Spider-Man an opportunity to experience the next exhilarating installment of the series in an unforgettably unique and immersive way."
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U.S. Is Not "Spider-Man 3" First Destination
March 07, 2007 11:03:05It appears that the hero will swing his webs elsewhere before jumping the U.S. skyscrapers.
Evoking surprise among the fans and moviegoers, Sony Pictures has announced that "Spider-Man 3" will open in Japan instead and grace roughly 400 theaters there on May 1, 2007 after a star-studded premiere in Tokyo set to be held on April 16.
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New "Spider-Man 3" Trailer Swings on Theaters
March 02, 2007 01:03:20Well, it's no doubt Sony Pictures is getting generous in providing sneak peek of "Spider-Man 3" for the superhero fans.
Following its announcement to air the flick's new exclusive trailer on the March 5 episode of NBC's "Heroes" plus a six-minute clip on NBC.com on the same day, the studio will bring the trailer, of 1 minute 38 seconds long, to the theaters in front of "300" as the epic saga opens on March 9.
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New "Spider-Man 3" Clip Hits on "Heroes" Airing
February 28, 2007 04:02:06Continues to promote its highly anticipated "Spider-Man 3", Sony Pictures delightfully will unveil to public an exclusive new clip of the flick during the airing of NBC's hit series "Heroes" on March 5, 2007.
What's more, the studio will also put an extended clip in High Definition on NBC.com after the clip comes up on TV, so fans who later turn out to miss it can still have a look on it then.
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"Spider-Man 3" Trailer Featuring Venom Leaked Online
November 13, 2006 11:11:29Following the hype surrounding the showing of new "Spider-Man 3" trailer on either TV networks or Internet, an un-aired trailer has reportedly leaked on YouTube yesterday, November 12, 2006.
Said to be more intense than the official one, the trailer found on the site contains a number of unfinished effects shots and more importantly, provides the first look of the hero's nemesis Venom that was not featured at all on the aired trailer.
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New "Spider-Man 3" Trailer Unleashed on MTV
November 04, 2006 12:11:54Spidey fans, do mark your calendar on November 9 for it's the date for a new trailer of "Spider-Man 3" to see the light at last. Superhero Hype! has learned that Sony Pictures is reportedly set to show the trailer on MTV exactly on the day during the airing of its "Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Duel" at 10 p.m. ET.
For those who later turn out to miss the show, need not worry for the trailer will then be played in theaters attached to prints of the new James Bond flick, "Casino Royale", starting November 17. In addition there are rumors that a second new trailer of the picture will be featured in February 2007 in front of the screening of fellow superhero flick "Ghost Rider"
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"Spider-Man 3" to Take Re-Shoots
August 29, 2006 02:08:44Complained by test audience to have a lack of action, "Spider-Man 3" will undertake re-shoots with principal cast members like Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, and James Franco returning to the set of the film.
The tidbit was unveiled by Franco upon being interviewed by MTV on what he would shoot next. "Re-shoots on 'Spider-Man,'" so he answered solemnly. "Probably next month. Director Sam Raimi wants more action." Franco himself is reprising his role as Harry Osborn whose storyline, according to Raimi, will be concluded in this film.
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James Cromwell Joins "Spider-Man 3" Cast
February 07, 2006 09:02:05James Cromwell, best known for his portrayal in the "Babe" movies, has joined the cast of the highly anticipated "Spider-Man 3." The actor is set to play the role of Captain Stacy, the father of Bryce Dallas Howard's character, Gwen.
The other cast of the flick include returning cast members Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and James Franco as well as Topher Grace, Thomas Haden Church and Theresa Russell. Meanwhile, Sam Raimi is in hand to direct.
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Theresa Russell Joined the Cast of Spider-Man 3
January 25, 2006 01:01:43Deeply in love with the story, Theresa Russell has inked a deal to star in the highly anticipated "Spider-Man 3."
The actress is set to play Mrs Marko, the wife of Flint Marko a.k.a. Sandman, played by Thomas Haden Church.
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Bryce Dallas Howard Joins Spider-Man 3 Cast
January 20, 2006 11:01:42Peter Parker finally finds his on-screen love interest. The actor will be joined by Bryce Dallas Howard, who's slated to play his high school crush, Gwen Stacy, in the highly anticipated "Spider-Man 3."
In the meantime, Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and James Franco have all confirmed to reprise their role. Thomas Haden Church is said to play Sandman and Topher Grace a yet-to-be-named villain.
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Adrian Lester Joining the Cast of Spider-Man 3
December 14, 2005 01:12:32Unlike Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst who both have inked deal to star in the highly anticipated "Spider Man 3," Adrian Lester has just agreed to star in. The film reportedly set to hit theaters May 4, 2007.
The actor, best known for his portrayal in "Hustle" and "The Day After Tomorrow," said "I'll be going straight from promoting 'Hustle' to filming 'Spider-Man 3'." Further he continued "I haven't even had a script yet. All I know is that I'm playing a research scientist who tries to cure the baddie of whatever badness he's got. I don't even know who the new baddie is!"
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Spider-Man 3's Villains Revealed
September 28, 2005 02:09:04Hi, we bring you fresh from the oven news. It's about forthcoming movie "Spider-Man 3." Do you know that Thomas Haden Church and Topher Grace will star in? Well, at least that what Kirsten Dunst has revealed during an interview.
It is suspected that Church will play Sandman and Grace will play Venom. Dunst herself is set to play Mary Jane Watson.
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Reader's Reviews
This movie was perfect. Better than the first two combined. Venom was awesome in it
posted by LaResistance on Apr 21, 2007
really good movie, i was very satisfied and felt it met most expectations unless ur some upsessed geek ull be dissapointed
posted by therealdealkay on May 07, 2007this moive is the best of the tree exelent fight scenes drama everything and pepole please vot fore the directuers cut
posted by darktrans on May 14, 2007as another review said, you have to be really picky about this to not like it, it has good action, special effects, humour and storyline, it even has venom in it, and im really glad to see him in a film at all even if it wasnt for that long. i really like the fight between dark suited spiderman and sandman, id give that 4 stars alone, and i thought the battle at the end and fight between spiderman and venom was great, a really good end to a really good trilogy
posted by fallen2night on Jul 12, 2007i luv d movie queit alright. very intresting 2 watch and very wonderful.
posted by sleker on Jan 11, 2008I am a very big fan of all 3 Spider-Man films. My favorite actor played in it, James Franco, he inspires me as a young artist with my music and my art.
posted by Spider-man on Jul 17, 2008I am a very big fan of all 3 Spider-Man films. My favorite actor played in it, James Franco, he inspires me as a young hoping to be discovered although i'm just a teenage tomboy artist with my music and my art.
posted by Mariah Smith on Jul 17, 2008Didn't you guys forget to list the song "I'm through with love"? Who was the singer for this song in the movie?
posted by NY4Nick on Feb 09, 2009
bad!
posted by rdog on Oct 16, 2009