Maguire, Raimi out of 'Spider-Man' franchise - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

james99 · 2010-01-11, 09:59 PM

LOS ANGELES – Tobey Maguire's web-slinging days are behind him.

The 34-year-old actor and "Spider-Man" director Sam Raimi will not be returning to the superhero franchise next year. Instead, Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios announced Monday that a new "Spider-Man" film based on a script by James Vanderbilt that focuses on Peter Parker in high school would debut in the summer of 2012 with a new cast and filmmaking team.

jokeDR · 2010-01-11, 11:06 PM

After the mess that was Spiderman 3, this is probably not a bad thing.

spensar · 2010-01-12, 01:23 AM

Maguire is 34 now. After 10 years, it gets harder to see him as kid photog Peter Parker. Good time to make the change.

eljay · 2010-01-12, 07:36 AM

Yeah, S3 was a disappointment. Nevertheless, the current franchise leaves any subsequent movie or franchise with big shoes to fill.

And too bad about Maguire leaving. Although I originally didn't think he'd make a good Spidey, I had to admit that he was perfect for the role, and I think he still looks youthful enough to pull off being Parker.

Cyclism · 2010-01-12, 10:04 AM

I think this is a bad move. S3 was a crappy movie, not because of Raimi but because of studio interference.

Raimi had always wanted S3 to be about The Sandman and Vulture, but the studio (Sony) insisted that Venom be the villain which meant that the whole movie required a rewrite that moved away from the director's vision.

Raimi again wanted Vulture to be the main villain in S4, but again the studio interfered.

They say they want a grittier and more contemporary version (like Batman) but for now it looks like S4 will probably be even worse than S3 (if that's at all possible) because it looks like it will be a movie done by committee.

Panjakes · 2010-01-12, 08:41 PM

I am already geting tired of this reboot thing. Gritter and darker in the reboot?

Like every other reboot. Hollywood is getting super lazy no orgional ideas just keep on resetting the clock on TV shows and movies. By going darker and gritter they are appealing to exactly the same crowd know for every comic book movie. I guess grit is in

Why not create something new and exciting how about all those other comic books they can make movies out of?

What next? reboot SESAME STREET?

Maybe they should use Joel Schumacher he does wonders for comic book franchises

2010-01-11, 09:59 PM	#1
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 24,791	Maguire, Raimi out of 'Spider-Man' franchise LOS ANGELES – Tobey Maguire's web-slinging days are behind him. The 34-year-old actor and "Spider-Man" director Sam Raimi will not be returning to the superhero franchise next year. Instead, Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios announced Monday that a new "Spider-Man" film based on a script by James Vanderbilt that focuses on Peter Parker in high school would debut in the summer of 2012 with a new cast and filmmaking team.

2010-01-12, 01:23 AM	#3
spensar Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,113	Maguire is 34 now. After 10 years, it gets harder to see him as kid photog Peter Parker. Good time to make the change. __________________ Panasonic TH-42PX60U, Harmony 670, Rogers HD 8300, 3250HD, Denon AVR-591, Chartwell SL3-5A, Venturer SHD-7000, Samsung 1600 BR.

2010-01-12, 07:36 AM	#4
eljay Premium Supporter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa (Orleans), ON Posts: 8,346	Yeah, S3 was a disappointment. Nevertheless, the current franchise leaves any subsequent movie or franchise with big shoes to fill. And too bad about Maguire leaving. Although I originally didn't think he'd make a good Spidey, I had to admit that he was perfect for the role, and I think he still looks youthful enough to pull off being Parker. __________________ MY HT SET-UP (PICS & GEAR LIST)

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2010-01-11, 11:06 PM	#2
jokeDR Join Date: May 2008 Location: Milton Posts: 605	After the mess that was Spiderman 3, this is probably not a bad thing.

2010-01-12, 10:04 AM	#5
Cyclism Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver - OTA, Pioneer KURO Elite Signature PRO-141FD, 27" iMac, WDTV Live. Posts: 2,779	I think this is a bad move. S3 was a crappy movie, not because of Raimi but because of studio interference. Raimi had always wanted S3 to be about The Sandman and Vulture, but the studio (Sony) insisted that Venom be the villain which meant that the whole movie required a rewrite that moved away from the director's vision. Raimi again wanted Vulture to be the main villain in S4, but again the studio interfered. They say they want a grittier and more contemporary version (like Batman) but for now it looks like S4 will probably be even worse than S3 (if that's at all possible) because it looks like it will be a movie done by committee.

2010-01-12, 08:41 PM	#6
Panjakes Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newmarket Posts: 168	I am already geting tired of this reboot thing. Gritter and darker in the reboot? Like every other reboot. Hollywood is getting super lazy no orgional ideas just keep on resetting the clock on TV shows and movies. By going darker and gritter they are appealing to exactly the same crowd know for every comic book movie. I guess grit is in Why not create something new and exciting how about all those other comic books they can make movies out of? What next? reboot SESAME STREET? Maybe they should use Joel Schumacher he does wonders for comic book franchises