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Hey folks, Harry here... Since yesterday I've received about 8 confirmations that shooting is going on in Chicago regarding THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. Quint and Capone are in town, and I've told them both about the ejection seats I've installed for them at BNAT this year if they don't produce or we get lucky... heheheh.... just kidding.... or am I? Muhahahahhahaaaaa.... Anyway, Eddie Brock here has the best report thus far. Here ya go...

Harry,

This is the first time I've emailed you with news. I'm a theatre performance major at a performing arts school in downtown Chicago and also a big Spiderman fan. So naturally when I saw an extras casting notice for Spiderman 2 posted at my school my interest was peaked.

They had an open casting call on Nov. 2, and as recently as last weekend they were filming in the city. One of my actor friends was an extra, and they were filming on the El train over the weekend. She had to ride in the train, pretend there was a fight going on (I assume between Spidey and a villain) and react in slow motion.

Then this Monday morning another friend spotted a bunch of trucks clearly marked 'Spiderman 2' parked on Wabash Avenue a couple blocks from our school in the Loop (downtown). He said they were filming in a building and security guards were posted outside the doors to prevent people like him from getting a peek.

That's all I know, Harry. Now all I have is questions. Why Chicago? I'm not complaining but it just seems odd...

If you post this call me:

Eddie Brock

Oh... and then there's this story about a Spider-Cycle... Not sure how Peter could afford a special motorcycle on a photographer's salary which is being split between college and taking care of his Aunt May? Maybe, Harry loaned him some money and he decided that Spider-Man needed a Motorcycle because, well it'd be cool? Or perhaps this is a special trailer thing? Since they are NOT SHOOTING THE MOVIE YET!

Hey, Harry---
Probably old news by now, but one of the latest issues of Rolling Stone has a feature on Rock Stars and their Cars (seriously), and they interview Wyclef jean about his wheels. Apparently, he and a partner own a business that develops custom cars and the like for movie and TV work. (This isn't specifically stated, but that's the impression that I get). He says that his company has a Spider-cycle that has already been used for Spidey 2.
For what it's worth.......call me Actionhero.
Harry here again, this time with some info on the realizing of Doc Ock and his 4 mechanical tentacles... Here ya go...

Hello Harry
Just found a copy of the second issue of the new UK movie magazine Widescreen. Inside there's a fairly in-depth interview with SPIDER-MAN Animation Director Anthony LaMolinara and Lead Animator Spencer Cooke. It's a really interesting interview, and there's a few indications of what they're up to concerning AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. Is this the first solid confirmation that Doc Ock is actually the main villain in the new movie?
LaMolinara: "What's going to be really difficult in the next film is Doctor Octopus. Making those tentacles look right and look believable in the context of being on that character, that's gong to be very difficult."
And perhaps of more interest:
LaMolinara: "We're working solely on Doctor Octopus right now. Each arm is like a different character and it's a lot of work. We're still developing the intricate process of how it's going to look and move around."
Cook: "There's a tricky balance with that character. He's got four mechanical arms that need to interact with him - they're his servants to some extent - but they also have individual aspects of his personality so we're working on portraying that. Also, from a technical standpoint, we're working on a model that has the animation controls that we need to get the actions. It needs to be something all the animators are comfortable with so they don't get bogged down by technical aspects."
It's a cool interview. Lots of stuff about how from their standpoint as special effects experts, The Matrix wasn't a step forward, and neither was the Phantom Menace. It was Jurassic Park that really was the turning point from their perspective.
Any way, that's about it. Surely of more interest than the Spider-Cycle?
Regards,
Mr Babbage

Spider-Cycle? by Nine-X	Nov 12th, 2002 03:58:05 AM
The Spider-Buggy ruled! by Anti-fanboy	Nov 12th, 2002 04:19:37 AM
Yup by Silvio Dante	Nov 12th, 2002 04:20:21 AM
Well... by Jungle-face-jake	Nov 12th, 2002 04:20:45 AM
a spider what? bike? wha....but....what the fuck? by MeatCleaverMojo	Nov 12th, 2002 05:04:28 AM
Spider-Cycle? Can't he web-sling? by KONG33	Nov 12th, 2002 05:34:35 AM
Star Wars and Spider Man by Theta	Nov 12th, 2002 05:54:13 AM
Is Roger Ebert in it? Roger Ebert must be in this movie! by Regis Travolta	Nov 12th, 2002 06:24:06 AM
Say It Ain't So! by AchilleJones	Nov 12th, 2002 06:31:31 AM
Spider-Dog? by Karl Childers	Nov 12th, 2002 06:59:49 AM
Dare-dog? by Dag1918	Nov 12th, 2002 07:13:57 AM
Maybe it's a tribute to the Spider-Mobile that Johnny Storm made by -=Shin=-	Nov 12th, 2002 07:14:56 AM
Tentacles by Silvio Dante	Nov 12th, 2002 07:18:17 AM
My source tells me it's a scene where Spidey can't stop Cliff Ro by Son Of Batboy	Nov 12th, 2002 07:48:32 AM
It's not without precedent. by rev_skarekroe	Nov 12th, 2002 08:36:44 AM
huh? by BurlIvesLeftNut	Nov 12th, 2002 08:50:16 AM
Mechanical testicles? by Zarles	Nov 12th, 2002 09:43:58 AM
I said this on the other Spidey talkback... by Glass	Nov 12th, 2002 10:16:56 AM
Christ... by Respect The Cock	Nov 12th, 2002 10:53:37 AM
re: why ain't I as rich as George Lucas then? by sofalord	Nov 12th, 2002 11:00:25 AM
oh well at least they got one good flix out of Spidey by sofalord	Nov 12th, 2002 11:02:35 AM
"Reacting in slow motion"...yep, sounds like Sam Raimi! by Andy Travis	Nov 12th, 2002 11:05:39 AM
Flash Thompson by prickle28	Nov 12th, 2002 11:06:41 AM
Cant afford a Spider Cycle? by Knobules	Nov 12th, 2002 11:19:43 AM
Gay and a half by ChaffrosGirl	Nov 12th, 2002 11:22:17 AM
There will be no Spider-Cycle in the movie by slone13	Nov 12th, 2002 11:28:09 AM
Am I the only one who thinks the villain in this film sounds unf by Cherub Rock	Nov 12th, 2002 11:38:28 AM
The Marvel Age of Movies by Electric Tsunami	Nov 12th, 2002 12:01:06 PM
Tentacles With Personality --- from Hallmark by Go Dr. X	Nov 12th, 2002 12:07:51 PM
ChaffroGirl and Kirsten's appeal by brother_seamus	Nov 12th, 2002 12:39:55 PM
batman and robin??? by the_dark_knight	Nov 12th, 2002 12:46:36 PM
Kirsten's UNappeal by Glass	Nov 12th, 2002 01:07:53 PM
hem... a spider-cycle? by NeofromtheMatrix	Nov 12th, 2002 01:08:52 PM
Toy Biz by xeeds	Nov 12th, 2002 01:11:55 PM
Breaking the (spider) cycle of hatred by brother_seamus	Nov 12th, 2002 01:14:23 PM
Will Sasso is The Rhino! by Ignatz	Nov 12th, 2002 01:14:53 PM
I hear ya, Brother Seamus, but... by SleazyG.	Nov 12th, 2002 01:19:55 PM
I'd have to agree with the animators on turning points in CG by 007-11	Nov 12th, 2002 01:26:20 PM
it never ends by brother_seamus	Nov 12th, 2002 01:30:16 PM
Roy Oribson confirmed as Doc Ock!!!!!! by Derek Blizzard	Nov 12th, 2002 01:31:30 PM
Defending Kirstens honor by SLEAZY DINOSAUR	Nov 12th, 2002 01:43:49 PM
Dumpster by Glass	Nov 12th, 2002 01:52:45 PM
Drink Orders by OK Then	Nov 12th, 2002 01:59:44 PM
I think the sequel should be called Eight Legged Freaks with Hul by Chaffro	Nov 12th, 2002 02:00:42 PM
Everything's hot BUTTERFACE. by Glass	Nov 12th, 2002 02:12:11 PM
Glass is half full by SLEAZY DINOSAUR	Nov 12th, 2002 02:20:31 PM
Mary Jane by Glass	Nov 12th, 2002 02:38:18 PM
Two spiders with one stone... by Zarles	Nov 12th, 2002 02:42:57 PM
Well Glass, that explains a lot by SLEAZY DINOSAUR	Nov 12th, 2002 02:45:19 PM
Here's a picture of your girl by Glass	Nov 12th, 2002 02:48:58 PM
Your interest was "piqued", not "peaked"... by empyreal0	Nov 12th, 2002 02:50:38 PM
UGH! @ Mena Suvari by Spelunker Gregg	Nov 12th, 2002 03:00:41 PM
Suvari by Glass	Nov 12th, 2002 03:08:37 PM
Kirsten and the Spider-Cycle by Uncle_Les	Nov 12th, 2002 03:20:57 PM
drinks, mary jane, sex sex sex by MeatCleaverMojo	Nov 12th, 2002 03:45:07 PM
they got to get Oprah by Master T-MACK	Nov 12th, 2002 05:17:32 PM
Roger Ebert by GypsyTRobot	Nov 12th, 2002 06:10:54 PM
It sure was by MyNameDoesn'tFit	Nov 12th, 2002 06:21:12 PM
How can Peter Parker afford a special motorcycle? by manwiththedogs	Nov 12th, 2002 06:52:32 PM
one more thing... by manwiththedogs	Nov 12th, 2002 06:59:13 PM
A bunch of second rate effects guys talking about movies with be by Darth Siskel III	Nov 12th, 2002 07:07:02 PM
Spider Cycle?! Burn hollywood burn! by cyx	Nov 12th, 2002 07:14:09 PM
Spider Bike by DeezNuts81	Nov 12th, 2002 08:06:07 PM
Britney by SLEAZY DINOSAUR	Nov 13th, 2002 12:07:58 AM
Dunst by FrankCobretti	Nov 13th, 2002 12:53:57 AM
Harry in the MJ Role by jsm1978	Nov 13th, 2002 01:04:43 AM
Beer and women... by Spelunker Gregg	Nov 13th, 2002 01:17:43 AM
Nope... by Spelunker Gregg	Nov 13th, 2002 01:18:45 AM
Oh yeah... by Spelunker Gregg	Nov 13th, 2002 01:23:14 AM
MeatCleaverMojo=funny. Glass=not funny. by Three Quarks	Nov 13th, 2002 01:39:25 AM
Blank tapes by SLEAZY DINOSAUR	Nov 13th, 2002 02:03:55 AM
no amount of beer by MeatCleaverMojo	Nov 13th, 2002 04:33:19 AM
commandos, even by MeatCleaverMojo	Nov 13th, 2002 04:35:20 AM
Bob Hoskins or Joe Pesci as Doc Ock please!!!!! by Monkey_King	Nov 13th, 2002 06:37:25 AM
Towlie ... by FrankCobretti	Nov 13th, 2002 07:33:11 AM
reply to Dag1918 by First	Nov 13th, 2002 08:46:01 AM
cobra by SLEAZY DINOSAUR	Nov 13th, 2002 02:03:41 PM
Y'know... by Spelunker Gregg	Nov 13th, 2002 03:34:39 PM
The truth by KurosawaSoze	Nov 13th, 2002 03:42:57 PM
re Glass: What the hell's wrong with you?? by Cherub Rock	Nov 14th, 2002 08:47:39 AM
and please, stop with the Hulk Hogan jokes by Cherub Rock	Nov 14th, 2002 08:51:22 AM
Cherub Rock by Glass	Nov 14th, 2002 11:21:11 AM
Gee Harry, Could It Be That A Script Has Been Written And You Ju by ILoveEwksAndJJar	Nov 14th, 2002 07:01:48 PM

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! More on Chicago... what has been shot... and Spider-Cycle' Plus Doc Ock Info!

Harry here again, this time with some info on the realizing of Doc Ock and his 4 mechanical tentacles... Here ya go...

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