Re: Amazing Spider-Man news thread

[Apologist Puncher]

2012, the year of the unmasked superhero. Who'da thunk it?!

One movie you have to give credit to. 'Captain America'. When he was in costume, he never ONCE pulled his mask off.

[thecolorsblend]

I'm not sure which is worse. Audiences being too stupid to understand that Peter/Spider-Man are the same guy or the filmmakers assuming we are. Either way, it's hard not to feel like I'm being talked down to.

[webhead2006]

http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-fien-print/posts/wondercon-live-blog-amazing-spider-man-looper-and-resident-evil-retribution

ON TO "AMAZING SPIDER-MAN."

5:33 p.m. Marc Webb and Matt Tolmach hit the stage for "The Amazing Spider-Man." "It's an honor," Tolmach says, of getting "the jewel in the crown" of the Marvel universe. "Because of that, we feel a responsibility to do something really special," Tolmach adds, calling this "a pretty good gig." "There's so much stuff that hasn't been explored in the cinematic universe," Webb explains, referencing the Gwen Stacy story, The Lizard and Peter Parker's parents.

5:35 p.m. Tolmach praises Webb's unique vision for the character and the universe. What were three big choices that Marc Webb had to make for his Spider-Man and his Peter Parker? First, the emotional consequence of being taken away from your parents at the age of seven. Webb also liked Parker's aggressive and sarcastic attitude, which he says came from being abandoned at a young age. He thinks this will be "a quippy, trickster Spider-Man." He wanted "to create a world that feels emotionally and physically grounded." That required starting the world in a practical place before moving on to CG.

5:38 p.m. Time for footage! It's rough, we're warned. We say we won't mind.

5:47 p.m. A long clip package starts with very cute flirting footage between Gwen and Peter and escalates through this film's version of the origin story. I can't quite tell you why we need another origin story, but I at least have something resembling a sense of how this take on Spider-Man will be different.

5:48 p.m. Emma Stone takes the stage and we cheer loudly. She tells us she loves us as well. Emma references the comic arc for Gwen and talks about how her character loves Peter, more than Spider-Man. The clips features lots of good Denis Leary scenes as well, setting up the adversarial relationship between Spider-Man and Gwen's father. Webb explains that it's about "competing ideas of what's good."

5:50 p.m. Uh-oh. Running into more battery problems. Stupid lap-tops.

5:50 p.m. Tolmach says that this story is steering away from using Uncle Ben's death as the catalyst for Peter's change. We saw good footage with Martin Sheen as well. He has a veiled variation on the "Great power/great responsibility" line. But yes, it sounds like this "Spider-Man" is going to be another orphan origin story, more along the Batman line than what we've recent seen with Spider-Man. "It's an area of his life that's never gotten a lot of attention, but it's such a primal experience," Tolmach says. Webb remembers a lunch he had with Stan Lee where he asked about all of the parent-losing superheroes. Lee's explanation: "I just needed to get him out of the house."

5:53 p.m. Stone was drawn to the movie by the love story, which was grounded in reality. Then she auditioned with Andrew and she really wanted to be a part of it. Tolmach remembers the day they shot the quiet flirting scene that we just watched, which he calls a scene that works because of "the chemistry of the scene" and its "organic awkwardness." He adds, "It was a remarkable thing to watch and it's those moments of magic... that you hope for and that are rare."

5:55 p.m. Webb calls Spider-Man the most relatable superhero there is because "he's just this kid." The goal is to have you invest in Peter Parker's identifiable problems. Webb also remembers the "chemistry" day on set with Stone and Andrew Garfield.

5:56 p.m. Stone didn't grow up reading comics, so she was introduced to Spider-Man through the Sam Raimi trilogy. She says, however, that she researched afterwards, specifically the Gwen Stacy character's place in comics history. "This kind of experience that we get to be a part of with a movie like 'Spider-Man' is unbelievable," Stone says.

5:58 p.m. A female asking a question is wearing an "Emma Stone: Marry Me" shirt. It's a very good moment, because the question-asker is also hot and Emma is embarrassed and flattered. Emma had originally read for Mary Jane before they'd even written a script. So when she was asked to read for Gwen, she had to change gears and get excited about a character who's the opposite of Mary Jane. "It was like DeNiro," Stone jokes about the transformation into a blonde.

6:01 p.m. "Gwen Stacy loves him for Peter. Mary Jane loves him for Spider-Man," Stone says, when asked who would be a better girlfriend for Peter.

6:02 p.m. How did Emma prepare for this role? She found it daunting initially, both facing the franchise and then facing the news breaking online within 90 seconds of finding out. She read the comics and saw the different incarnations of Gwen. And then she read the message boards. "What do you mean? It was totally great. It was totally not nerve-wracking and everyone was so supportive," she jokes. She says she enjoyed getting to see the fanbase and its reaction.

6:04 p.m. Emma keeps referring to the tragedy at the end of her character's story. It's unclear when that'll be happening. I guess in this room, everybody knows what happens, eh?

6:06 p.m. Tolmach requires his first meeting with Emma when she was 17 and Judd and Seth wanted her for "Superbad." Stone's advice? Don't give up. Stick to your guns. Be yourself. That kind of thing.

6:07 p.m. Everybody on the panel agrees that they're going to continue to read comics even after the movie. Emma says that she's a fan of the entire Marvel Universe. Everybody cheers. She likes the plausibility of some of the Marvel stories, which leads to Emma insisting that this is a documentary.

[webhead2006]

http://collider.com/marc-webb-amazing-spider-man-interview/153084/#more-153084

- If anyone remembers Donald Glover's Twitter campaign to play Spider-Man,Webb said Andrew Garfield put a Donald Glover poster in Peter Parker’s bedroom.
- The movie will probably be around two-hours long.
- When asked about Easter Eggs,Webb said,“There are moments,there are distant mountains as J.R.R. Tolkien says that refer to…that are little winks and we'll see if the audience likes it enough maybe they'll get another movie.”
- Webb learned after the first screening for friends and family that people really liked that the movie was funny,so they made sure to enhance it.
- Regarding his use of 3D,Webb says some things were created to pop out of the screen,but his main goal was to enhance the sensations of velocity,volume,and vertigo with 3D.
- Webb wanted to use a lot of practical effects to create a world that felt more grounded and realistic.
- Says he already has a few deleted scenes that are fun but just don't belong in the movie for various reasons. - Webb reveals that he just heard James Horner’s first cue for the film and he calls it “spectacular.” When asked about what songs would be in the movie and if he went after any bands,Webb just smiled and wouldn't answer

[Apologist Puncher]

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/GraphicCity/news/?a=56605

Speaking to Alex Billington of Firstshowing.net following the Spider-Man panel at WonderCon, director Marc Webb has shared some interesting info about Sony's reboot of the webcrawler. The filmmaker talks about the decision to have just one villain, The Lizard and also shares that there will be some hints to Norman Osborn aka The Green Goblin in the film. Also, Webb discusses whether he has the freedom to put his own personal stamp on the film or whether Sony's Board of Directors are secretly pulling the strings.

Video's at the link.

[Apologist Puncher]

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/SpiderAssassinsStuffThatHeDoes/news/?a=56665

[thecolorsblend]

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/SpiderAssassinsStuffThatHeDoes/news/?a=56665

Heh. I'd have to dig it up but this reminds me of an issue of Ultimate Spider-Man where he has to stow away in the luggage compartment of an airplane to get back to the US. It's so cold in there that he puts on all kinds of granny coats and big ear muffs and shit to stay warm... which of course means he's going to get found there in the luggage compartment. It was actually a really funny bit. Can't remember the exact issue number but I wanna say it was the concluding chapter of the Doc Ock storyline from 2004. Y'know, "coincidentally" about the time Spider-Man 2 came out. I'll dig up some scans or something if you want.

Anyway. Funny stuff and I hope that pic is some kind of reference to that moment because, from what I can tell, it looks like this movie needs a healthy shot of levity.

[webhead2006]

That is a pretty funky picture, and as we see it is him in his presuit look. Will be fun to see why he choose this look and what the scenes he has it invovles. Colors as for that USM bit you mentioned that would make for a funny scene to see adapted in live action.

[webhead2006]

New lizard promo image:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/nailbiter111/news/?a=56794

[non_amos]

I think I'd prefer the look that I'm used to. However, I know Comic Book Dude will be pleased.

[webhead2006]

Non what you talking about lizard image or the pre spiderman suit pic above?

Also here is a new poster from shh:

[non_amos]

Non what you talking about lizard image or the pre spiderman suit pic above?

Also here is a new poster from shh:

The Lizard. With the crocodile snout.

[webhead2006]

Oh ya I would have liked extended snort too myself. And really wouldn't been to hard for cgi. Just look at the velcoraptors from jp films. But there has bbeen some interviews saying the lizard goes through multi transformations. So that could leave a chance we see an extended snort. Or if they don't if lizard popps up in a sequel there. But at least they are not doing it out of blue. Since it looks like they too influence out of early dikto design.

[Apologist Puncher]

New lizard promo image:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/nailbiter111/news/?a=56794

Ha! I KNEW this reminded me of something!!



Anyone know where those are from?

Spoiler:

[webhead2006]

Haha ap speaking of that film the creatures from that film does share a resemblence to asm lizard.

[webhead2006]

I just saw this over at CBM for some new Japanese posters:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=56953

[webhead2006]

Another new image from upcoming video game:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=57154

[webhead2006]

Asm/kellog small clips:

[webhead2006]

High res spider-man image:

[webhead2006]

Short clip from Ellen show:

[webhead2006]

Lizard promotional images:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/nailbiter111/news/?a=57596

[webhead2006]

New total film cover for The Amazing Spider-Man:

[webhead2006]

Some promotional images:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/nailbiter111/news/?a=57812

[webhead2006]

New international trailer:

[webhead2006]

Two new poster from yahoo movies:



Marc Webb on Suit redesign:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=57998

TASM: Marc Webb On Spidey's Redesigned Costume
The director of the upcoming reboot reveals the reason behind Spider-Man's distinctly "homemade" looking outfit, which many fans have had a few problems with..
Mark "RorMachine" Cassidy - 4/16/2012

The first images of Andrew Garfield in his new Spider-Man outfit were met with a bit of a mixed response from fans, and although many have since gotten used to his new look, there are still those who have some problems with it - especially around the feet area. I'm sure you have noticed that Spidey looks to have incorporated a pair of trainers into his red and blue suprehero ensemble, and the reason it looks that way is..he has! While speaking to Total Film the director of The Amazing Spider-Man, Marc Webb, reveals why the suit looks the way it does, and how offers a few details on how Peter Parker went about putting it together..

The all important red-and-blue outfit went through various (re)designs - but crucial to them all, according to Webb, was that they had to look like they were made by one student and his sowing machine.

"His eyes are popped-out lenses from his sunglasses and his feet are threads from shoes. We thought about what material Peter would have access to"

So there you have it. If you were curious as to why Spidey looks the way he does in this movie, it's all part of keeping things a bit more "grounded" I guess. Personally the look has grown on me, but I must admit I preferred the old Raimi design. How bout you guys?

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