'Godfather of the superhero,' Stan Lee soars into icon status Oct 28, 2009
This year's award was presented to Lee by Spider-Man star. The executive producers of Scream 2009, Casey Patterson and Michael Levitt, said of Lee: "Together with Comic-Con, we were thrilled to honor the godfather of the superhero, Stan Lee. Stan's impact on popular culture is immeasurable.". (USA Today -- Life)
Lex Luthor as Lobo? Oct 28, 2009
He has also lent his voice to numerous other animated projects, including SpongeBob SquarePants (as Mr. Krabs), The Spectacular Spider-Man, Wolverine and the X-Men (as Mister Sinister), Avatar: The Last Airbender (as Long Feng), and Gargoyles. Reviews. (IGN FilmForce)
Starz Is Ready To Rise Oct 25, 2009
It stars Xena: Warrior Princess and Battlestar Galactica actress Lucy Lawless and one of its executive producers is Spider-Man director Sam Raimi. Spartacus could be a franchise for us, Starz executive vice president and chief financial officer Glenn Curtis said at the investors meeting. (Multichannel News)
64 arrested in offender sting Oct 24, 2009
"I am going to be Spider-Man for Halloween," a boy told a deputy as Martin was led out of the house in handcuffs. Nearby, on Melbourne's Spiller Street, a team arrested a 19-year-old man after they found bags of marijuana and a shotgun at the house. (Florida Today)
Astro Boy is wonderful robot romp Oct 24, 2009
(Those fans will bristle at Astro Boys long pants as much as Spider-Man purists freaked out over that movies organic web-shooters. If youre unfamiliar with the original manga or cartoon incarnations of the character, or are willing to allow the feature filmmakers to take liberties with Tezukas creation, youre in for a surprisingly intelligent animated experience. (MSNBC -- News)
The Venom Connection Oct 23, 2009
Does Spider-Man 4 tie-in to the Venom movie ... October 22, 2009 - Whether you liked or loathed Spider-Man 3's version of the Wallcrawler's enemy , the bottom line is that Sony apparently was happy enough with the character to give him his own spin-off movie ... Which has raised the question, of course, as to how said film will tie-in with the Spider-Man movie universe. (IGN FilmForce)
Baker in Spidey 4 Oct 23, 2009
Connections for Spider-Man 4 ... Details for Spider-Man 4. (IGN FilmForce)
Great Expectations Oct 23, 2009
I am right now wanting to see Spider Man 3, followed by Love Jones, and Brown Sugar for particular romatic scenes to live it out in my mind. LOL soooo true. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Hasbro third-quarter profit rises 8.8 percent Oct 20, 2009
In 2010, the company will have toys tied to "Iron Man 2" and "Toy Story 3." The 2011 slate includes "Stretch Armstrong," "Spider-Man 4," "Transformers 3," and "Avenger Captain America.". Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Business)
Review: Kids' Movie 'Wild Things' More For Adults Oct 18, 2009
So who exactly will face off against your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in his next film. Director Sam Raimi says that answer could come soon. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Spider-Man 4 Oct 17, 2009
Meanwhile, continues to trickle out info from their recent Raimi interview, with the latest tidbit addressing the topic of the planned fifth and sixth Spider-Man films. "Every time I make one of the Spider-Man movies, I have to ask myself, is the character still intriguing to me?" Raimi said ... "Do I love the character? Am I dying to tell the next story of Peter Parker and Spider-Man? ; And so far the answer has been yes.". (IGN FilmForce)
Raimi on Spidey Villain Oct 15, 2009
October 13, 2009 - has played Dr. in the first three Spider-Man films, which has left fans wondering when they might finally see him transform into his reptilian alter ego on the big screen ... Connections for Spider-Man 4 ... Details for Spider-Man 4. (IGN FilmForce)
Marvel vs. itself Oct 15, 2009
Heroes Captain America, Wolverine, Spider-Man and Iron Man join with Nick Fury and his S.H.I.E.L.D. force to invade Latveria and squash a terrorist threat Fury couldn't convince the U.S. government to acknowledge. As the heroes follow Fury's orders, they wonder aloud whether they're acting righteously or invading a sovereign nation without proper cause. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Third Quarter Sales to be Published November 3rd Oct 13, 2009
Partnership agreements with leading licenses such as UNO(TM), Ferrari, Shrek, CSI, Spider-Man and Brothers in Arms allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and operates titles such as Real Football, Asphalt and Brain Challenge. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Entertainment Weekly's Picks of the Week Oct 12, 2009
The Spider-Man director returns to his delirious "Evil Dead" roots for "Drag Me to Hell," a kick-ass ghost story about a bank officer (Alison Lohman) who denies a loan to the wrong gypsy woman. There are curses, maggots and -- thanks to this unrated version -- lots more gore and goo. (CNN -- Showbiz)
DVD Report: This week's new releases Oct 11, 2009
Sam Raimi takes a break from Spider-Man for an over-the-top gypsy vengeance yarn - and makes horror fun in a way we haven t seen since his Evil Dead. Alison Lohman ( Matchstick Men ) is a sympathetic bank employee who makes the mistake of getting firm with defaulting crone Lorna Raver, and winds up cursed. (Boston Globe)
Raimi Ready to Burst Oct 10, 2009
Famed Spider-Man helmer taking a shot at the biggest gaming franchise. IGN picks its faves from the filmmaker's oeuvre. (IGN FilmForce)
Batty costumes for Halloween Oct 9, 2009
At first, he pointed to a red Spider-Man costume. Then he mentioned an interest in the two different Batman costumes, one blue, one Dark Knight -inspired. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Gameloft Supports the Launch of Windows(R) Marketplace for Mobile With 11 Titles in Their First Wave Oct 7, 2009
The variety of the 11 titles offered guarantee that each user will find what they are looking for whether that be racing: Asphalt 4: Elite Racing and Ferrari GT: Evolution; sport games: with Real Football 2010 and NFL 2010 (US and Canada only); action and adventure games: Spider-Man: Toxic City, Prince of Persia, Gangstar 2: Kings of L.A, The Oregon Trail (US and Canada only); or casual games: UNO(TM), Texas Hold'Em Poker ... Partnership agreements with leading licenses such as UNO(TM), Ferrari,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 Review Oct 7, 2009
The game opens with SHIELD Badass Nick Fury leading Captain America, Wolverine, Spider-Man, and Iron Man into Latveria to take down the new prime minister ... Spider-Man's got his webbing, Iron Man can fire off his repulsors, and Cap can throw his shield ... The heroes will team-up -- such as Spider-Man webbing a bunch of baddies and pulling them in so Wolverine can slice them all at once or Hulk hurling Wolvie for the Fastball Special -- and a name for the move pops up in comic book font. (IGN PS2)
"Spider-Man" Robot Shoots "Webs" Oct 6, 2009
Inspired by Spider-Man, a group of engineering students at Ben Gurion University in southern Israel have designed this cable-suspended robot. It can shoot cables with magnetic ends and walk on metal surfaces. (National Geographic)
Public Enemies Oct 5, 2009
The film's writer Stan Berkowitz - whose television credits include Spider-Man, Superman, Batman Beyond and Justice League - deserves a lot of credit for weaving a story that incorporates the best and cuts the worst of what Loeb had to offer. The changes are minor, and for those that haven't read the comic since it first came out in 2003 they will be indistinguishable. (IGN FilmForce)
Steelers' New Investors: A Q&A with Paul Sams Oct 4, 2009
We're working really hard with Legendary [Pictures] and Sam -- he has "Spider-Man 4" first, then he'll move to this project. We're in the process of developing the scripts. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
@ The Movies: Halloween Flick Picks Oct 2, 2009
"The Evil Dead" (1981): Long before the "Spider-Man" movies made him an A-list director, Sam Raimi redefined the horror film genre starting with "The Evil Dead," a far more frightening "lost in the woods" movie than the much-ballyhooed "Blair Witch Project.". The trilogy follows the exploits of the wisecracking, square-jawed anti-hero Ash (the always-entertaining Bruce Campbell), who finds himself in a heap of trouble when he and his friends happen upon an ancient "Book of the Dead" in a remote... (KERO 23, CA)
Daily TV and radio guide Sep 25, 2009
Spider-Man 10 p.m. (TBS). Soaring adventure about a nerdy teen (Tobey Maguire) who s transformed into a superhero. (Boston Globe)
Columbia revs up second 'Ghost Rider' Sep 24, 2009
Sony recently set James Vanderbilt to write the fifth and sixth installments of Spider-Man, and Universal continues work on Sub-Mariner ... Arad argued at the time that interest by several studios in Spider-Man alone meant that the film could be a billion dollar enterprise ... Aradwho is producing both Marvels Ghost Rider and Spider-Man at Columbiasaid that on films that Disney doesnt distribute, Marvel gets lucrative first dollar gross fees, and is well... (Variety)
Don't let state legislative ineffectiveness ruin redistricting Sep 22, 2009
The good news is that I will not become Spider-Man and then need to conquer my fear of heights. The bad news is that I will not become a spider-man and be able to compel the foolish, thoughtless and greedy to behave differently ... Otherwise I would be confined now to downtown Indianapolis because there are not enough tall structures elsewhere in the state to satisfy a novice spider-man. (The Daily Journal)
Kirby Estate Sues Marvel Sep 21, 2009
(What's curious about the copyright termination notice sent to Sony is that their only Marvel movies are Spider-Man and Ghost Rider. and Steve Ditko have always been credited as the co-creators of Spider-Man, although there has long been debate over the extent of Kirby's involvement in the creation of the wall-crawler, as recounted ... Are the Kirbys looking to challenge Sony's claims to Spider-Man. (IGN FilmForce)
Child's play: Cattle Congress Fair offers food, entertainment for youngsters Sep 19, 2009
Three shattered bottles in a row would get them a giant Spider-Man, but after an estimated10 to 15 attempts, the closest Penrod had come was only two. Earlier in the day, Penrod checked out the farm animals to learn more about his 3-month-old rabbit. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
'Capitalism: A Love Story' won't be a 'Sicko' Sep 18, 2009
Moore's latest nonfiction jeremiad -- about the incestuous relationship between government and corporate America -- premieres in Los Angeles and New York on Wednesday with the kind of build-up usually reserved for "Spider-Man" sequels. On the heels of the film's raucous, ovation-filled screenings at the Venice and Toronto International film festivals, will continue a high-profile publicity tour that includes appearances on "The Tonight Show," "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "The View" and one of... (FOX59, IN)
Review: 'Marvel Ultimate Alliance' in need of reboot Sep 17, 2009
The majority of heroes from the first Marvel Ultimate Alliance return, including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Thor, Hulk and the Fantastic Four, with the only noteworthy new characters being Iron Fist and Green Goblin. Most notable during combat are the evolving team-up attacks, now called Fusions. (USA Today -- Tech)
Spidey 4 Gets Bigger Sep 16, 2009
To date, the Spider-Man motion pictures have generated more than $2 ... "The last two Spider-Man releases have been available in IMAX theaters, and we're very much looking forward to our return to a wider IMAX theater network with this exciting new chapter in the continuing adventures of Spider-Man," said Rory Bruer, President, Worldwide Distribution for Sony Pictures Releasing ... "The addition of so many new IMAX locations will give even more fans of Spider-Man an opportunity to experience the... (IGN FilmForce)
NCC Fair offers diverse lineup Sep 15, 2009
Marvel superheroes Wolverine and Spider-Man will greet kids Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The Muttville Comix --- trained dogs rescued from animal shelters --- and the Kent Family Magic Circus will dazzle children every day in the Ag Building. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Disney's takeover of Marvel excites Lee Sep 13, 2009
" Hyperbole flows from the man who wrote the book on superheroes, including the original X-Men, Spider-Man, Iron Man and the Fantastic Four. The idea of the thousands of characters generated by Marvel under one umbrella doesn't faze him, although there are sure to be alterations in how the public gets to see his creations, from cell-phone apps to theme-park rides to Broadway shows. "Disney is the greatest marketing company in the world," Lee says. "They will just know how to market these... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Caption Contest: Who won? Sep 12, 2009
Washington Rez wrote on Sep 11, 2009 1:31 PM:" Young Spider man fan caught the 1st greased pig in the annual, "You Catch'em You Get'em contest. " ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Media Debt Sales of $18.3 Billion Show Financing Is Available for Mergers Sep 11, 2009
s pending $4 billion purchase of gives the worlds largest media company new characters, such as Spider-Man and Iron Man, to revive shrinking sales at parks and in films, TV shows and consumer products. Itll start slowly, said , co-head of global media and communications banking at UBS AG in New York. (Bloomberg -- US)
Disney Interactive taps Bungie founder as creative boss Sep 9, 2009
The company is constantly expanding its reach: In late August Disney announced the acquisition of Marvel Entertainment, the comic book publisher turned movie studio responsible for Iron Man, Spider-Man, and many other hit franchises. Seropian co-founded Bungie with Jason Jones in 1991 when the two were still college students at the University of Chicago. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Disney in deal for gamers Sep 9, 2009
Indeed, the Marvel deal was done not just because of the movie potential of comic book characters like Spider-Man and Iron-Man, but also because of the videogame franchises that can be developed ... Indeed, the Marvel deal was done not just because of the movie potential of comic book characters like Spider-Man and Iron-Man, but also because of the videogame franchises that can be developed. (New York Post -- Business)
Disney buys Marvel: Of mouse and X-Men Sep 8, 2009
Sony has an indefinite hold on Spider-Man; News Corporation exerts similar control over the X-Men. Universal owns distribution rights to the Hulk and long-term theme-park rights in Florida to several characters. (The Economist)
Marvel's Femme Fatales Sep 7, 2009
Felicia never put much stock in other men until she met Spider-Man. She was intensely attracted to the wallcrawler, though she wasn't so fond of his alter-ego Peter Parker. (IGN FilmForce)
Superheroes Join Forces With Disney XD Sep 6, 2009
The Walt Disney Co.'s $4 billion play for superhero factory Marvel Entertainment may have been mostly skewed toward the strength of its film studio which has had recent blockbuster hits like Iron Man, X-Men and Spider-Man 3 but the deal also provides more raw material for its Disney XD cable network. On a conference call with analysts Aug. 31, Disney CEO Robert Iger said that the two companies are still working out the particulars of the merger, but that Disney XD the recently... (Multichannel News)
Top 10: Disney/Marvel Mashups Sep 4, 2009
It's the symbiote from Spider-Man, it makes Potato Head evil, and it gives him immense power ... I mean, you put Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Iron Man into a game with Chun-Li, Ken, and Guile and heads are going to turn ... The Spider-Man song from the cartoon ("Spins a web any size, catches thieves just like flies"), Captain America ("When Captain America throws his mighty shield;"), and more. (IGN PS2)
Stan Lee still wields power in the comic book world Sep 4, 2009
The Walt Disney Co. has bought Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion in cash and stock, bringing such characters as Iron Man and Spider-Man into the family of Mickey Mouse and WALL-E. ... Hyperbole flows from the man who wrote the book on superheroes, including the original X-Men, Spider-Man, Iron Man and the Fantastic Four. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Villegas & Co. get a five-star rating Sep 4, 2009
The unlikely fivesome shot a 20-under-par 51 to win by two shots, then capped the day on the 18th green by striking the Spider-Man pose that Villegas is famous for. I ve actually never played with a PGA Tour professional, so I was really happy, said Khang, who lives in Rockland. (Boston Globe)
Marvel purchase shows Disneys boy troubles Sep 3, 2009
Disney announced part of the solution this week, agreeing to buy comic book giant Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion, bringing characters like Iron Man and Spider-Man into the house of Hannah Montana, Cinderella and Pocahontas. A closer look at Disney's ongoing efforts with the XD channel where prime-time ratings this summer nearly doubled among boys aged 9 to 14 but tripled among girls the same age helps explain why the company wanted Marvel's outside firepower in its quest for... (MSNBC -- Business)
Who's to blame for the mortgage crisis? Sep 3, 2009
The Walt Disney Co. on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009 said it is buying Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion in cash and stock, bringing such characters as Iron Man and Spider-Man into the family of Mickey Mouse and WALL-E.. Back in the long-ago days of my youth, when I walked through clouds of tear gas on the streets of Berkeley, Calif. (Salon)
Hollywood finally takes notice of fangirls Sep 3, 2009
Theyre going to go to Wolverine, theyre going to go to Spider-Man, theyre going to go to Batman, but that more generic action movie. They may not go to anymore. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Disney catches comics giant Marvel in a $4B web Sep 2, 2009
LOS ANGELES The Walt Disney Co. is punching its way into the universe of superheroes and their male fans with a deal announced Monday to acquire Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion, bringing characters such as Iron Man and Spider-Man into the family of Mickey Mouse and "Toy Story." ... Stan Lee, the 86-year-old co-creator of "Spider-Man" and many more of Marvel's most famous characters, said he was thrilled to be informed of the marriage Monday morning ... For example, Sony Corp.'s Columbia... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Marvel-Disney: What Does it Mean for the Movies? Sep 2, 2009
But Iger also said that, in the future, Disney will likely serve as the sole distributor of Marvel's films, a claim that has understandably riled the rival studios behind such franchises as Spider-Man, X-Men, and Fantastic Four ... Sony Pictures, meanwhile, has long held the license to the screen rights for Spider-Man ... Screenwriter James Vanderbilt, who also penned a draft for Spider-Man 4, has been set to map out those sequels. (IGN FilmForce)
EeeBox Home Theater PC Sep 2, 2009
The gearheads over at Engadget have come across a new device from ASUS that comes with all the right stuff needed to power a complete all-in-one home theater solution that'll have you crying your eyes out watching Uncle Ben get shot in Spider-Man 3 in no time. The EeeBox PC EB1012 is the latest from ASUS that doesn't just look compact and pretty, but also features a long list of high-end features including a dual-core Atom N330, NVIDIA MCP7A ION graphics, 250GB hard disk, 2GB of DDR2-800 memory,... (IGN Gear)
Disney Acquires Marvel Entertainment Sep 2, 2009
"This transaction combines Marvel's strong global brand and world-renowned library of characters including Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America, Fantastic Four and Thor with Disney's creative skills, unparalleled global portfolio of entertainment properties, and a business structure that maximizes the value of creative properties across multiple platforms and territories. Ike Perlmutter and his team have done an impressive job of nurturing these properties and have created significant... (IGN FilmForce)
The Disney-Marvel deal: What happens to the games? Sep 1, 2009
The deal would give Disney rights to all of Marvel's characters, including Spider-Man, Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk ... Among the publishers currently working with Marvel: Activision (Marvel Ultimate Alliance, Spider-Man), Sega (Iron-Man, Incredible Hulk), THQ (Marvel Super Hero Squad and Gazillion Entertainment (Marvel Universe). (USA Today -- Tech)
DC Comicbook Enthusiasts Split on Marvel Deal Sep 1, 2009
X-men, Spider Man and the Incredible Hulk, just to name a few, are all being acquired by Walt Disney. Wolverine is the guy they turned into one of the most mysterious and deadly characters of the X-men lineup. (W-USA News, DC)
Fox reboots Marvel's 'Fantastic Four' Sep 1, 2009
Fox would not comment on its plans, and neither would Columbia Pictures when BFD revealed a couple weeks its plan to potentially re-boot the studio's most valuable franchise, "Spider-Man.". With Spider-Man 4 moving toward an early 2010 production start, the studio recently hired James Vanderbilt to write a fifth and sixth installment of the web-slinger franchise, with the understanding that one or both could give that franchise a makeover with a new director and cast (Daily Variety, Aug.... (Variety)
Marvel to join Disney family Sep 1, 2009
Spider-Man appeared on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday ... LOS ANGELES - Walt Disney Co. is buying Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion in cash and stock, bringing such characters as Iron Man and Spider-Man into the family of Mickey Mouse and WALL-E.. (Boston Globe)
The Mouse Snares Spidey Sep 1, 2009
The cash-and-stock deal puts 5,000 characters, including Iron Man, Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk, under the same roof as Mickey Mouse, the Jonas Brothers and Hannah Montana ... Sony Pictures has the "Spider-Man" films and News Corp.'s 20th Century Fox has "The X-Men" franchise. (New York Post -- Business)
Exclusive Disney-Marvel Synergy Memo Sep 1, 2009
The Disney Channel will be bringing Spider-Man to high school by adapting Spider-Man's plight ... Also, we'll need more street sweepers to pick up the Spider-Man webs that patrons will be spurting from the parks' gift shops ... Spider-Man Marvel Characters, Inc.. (Slate)
The Citizen's Cinema Sep 1, 2009
" More Christian Bale: "Terminator: Salvation," "Public Enemies" (though the latter could prove a rare bright spot given the involvement of Johnny Depp, as bank robber John Dillinger, and director Michael Mann). And more Pixar, but the CG animation studio has yet to disappoint.The schedule reeks of safety. Mainstream audiences will bring some degree of familiarity to almost all of these movies, and that feeling casts them as safer bets than novel stories told by new faces.Please bear in mind,... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Disney to buy Marvel in $4bn deal Sep 1, 2009
The deal means Disney will take over ownership of 5,000 Marvel characters, such as Spider-Man and the X-Men. Marvel shareholders will get $30 per share in cash plus 0. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Marvel sues Disney on royalties Sep 1, 2009
Spider-Man was also created into two successful films by Sony ... Marvel says it is owed for royalties generated by made-for-TV episodes of Spider-Man, X-Men and The Incredible Hulk on Disney's ABC Family channel. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
KA-POW! Disney to Buy Marvel for About $4 Billion Sep 1, 2009
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Walt Disney Co. (DIS) agreed to acquire Marvel Entertainment Inc. (MVL), the creator of Spider-Man and thousands of other characters, for about $4 billion ... It also fits with Disney's stated strategy of driving revenue from popular content over time across multiple platforms, and it gives the company a boost with young male audiences, where Marvel's characters like Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America, Fantastic Four and Thor are particularly popular. (SmartMoney)
Daily guide to television and radio Aug 29, 2009
Spider-Man 3 6:40 p.m. (STARZ). Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) battles Sandman, Venom and the New Goblin. (Boston Globe)
To the Mall ... and Beyond Aug 29, 2009
When Mary Jane wants to look her best for Spider-Man, she makes a stop at Leaf for up-to-date looks. Or maybe she phones first. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Keepin' It Reel, Ep. 59 Aug 29, 2009
The IGN Movies crew on the cinematic future of Spider-Man, Halo and more. John Hughes, G.I. Joe, Avengers, Trek and Terminator. (IGN FilmForce)
No matter where they are the Boston Broncos love baseball Aug 28, 2009
A native of the Dominican Republic who moved to the United States when he was 4, Pimental has every intention of using his out pitch, the Spider Man, in key situations in the tournament. It s a curve combined with a slider, explained Pimental, who was barely sweating despite the oppressive heat. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
