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VARIETY confirms Raimi SPIDERMAN scoop!!!

Confirms, but adds a problem by smilin'jackruby	Jan 10th, 2000 01:41:03 PM
Will he be able to hammer out a schedule to get that thing out summer of 2001? That's going to be a tight fit, huh?
francis ford coppola by park legend	Jan 10th, 2000 01:42:28 PM
im not saying that he should direct spiderman, but i was wondering if he was ever going o stop making crap like jack and the rainmaker and actually make another good film
Don't count on it. by chud	Jan 10th, 2000 01:42:50 PM
While Sam would be the best man for the job, all evidence seems to point towards THE GIFT. With the wattage behind that film (Billy Bob, Cate Blanchett, etc.) it would potentially jeopardize Raimi's standing to toss it aside, if even for a short while. Regardless, we're in for a fun waiting game. -Nick Nunziata http://www.chud.com
Hong Kong Phooey in Jeopardy? by Yar's Revenge	Jan 10th, 2000 01:45:18 PM
With his plate so full, when does Raimi plan on getting to work on his Hong Kong Phooey adaption? It looks like it will be 2002 before we see the fan-riffic Number One Super Guy grace the silver screen! Harry do you have any word on this one?!?!?!?
Damn you Gift! DAMN YOU TO HELL! by Solidus420	Jan 10th, 2000 01:52:28 PM
It could've been perfect were it not for you Keanu! Get to work on Matrix 2 and let Spider-Man come TRUE!
What about Ted? by Doug Hnuts	Jan 10th, 2000 01:55:33 PM
Do you figure Sam Raimi will follow in the tradtion of Ron Howard and showcase His bro Ted in each film as Ron does with Clint? I loved Sam in 'Indian Summer'. Does he still direct looking like he hasn't discovered coffee and a comb? I did see "For the Love of the Game" and credit Sam for keeping a Kostner movie under 3 hours. I quess Ash is not superhero? Could have fooled me.
not going to happen by japhy	Jan 10th, 2000 02:01:14 PM
or maybe it will. he will HAVE to back out of the gift. there is absoluetly no way he can do both and give the right amount of attention to both. if both were regular ol character driven films then MAYBE but with the likely hood/necessity of an enormous amount of pre and post on Spiderman there just no way to have it ready a year and a half from now if he has to work on another film that hasn't even started yet. All this "scoop" confirms is that they WANT him, not that they GOT him.
Ditko as conceptual artist ! by RobinP	Jan 10th, 2000 02:02:08 PM
First off, why did Variety mention "For the Love of the Game"? It's not his best known film........."Evil Dead" is ! Anyhow, let's lobby for Steve Ditko as the conceptual artist on the film. He was, in my mind anyhow THE artist of preference for Spidey. No-one else came close. John Romita who followed him always seemed kinda "flat" in comparison. (Uh......this may not be the time to mention it........but Ditko IS still alive, isn't he ? It just dawned on me that his Spidey work was 35-40 years ago......damn, I'm getting old !)
Is the world really that hungry for another Keanu Reeves pic? N by Freebooter	Jan 10th, 2000 02:03:21 PM
That being said... spare us the horror of Keanu Reeves trying to be a villain in 'The Gift' and bring on webs, baby! Lots and lots and lots of webs!! Go Raimi! Go Raimi!Go!
Ted's Role in Phooey by Yar's Revenge	Jan 10th, 2000 02:06:31 PM
I'm not sure about the Spidey flick, but Ted has been slated for some time to play lesser nemesis Professor Presto in the Hong Kong Phooey picture.
Raimi "Scoop" by DrLocrian	Jan 10th, 2000 02:08:01 PM
It seems painfully obvious that the chances of Raimi directing the Spiderman flick are slim at best. The Variety article was far from a confirmation that Raimi will direct; rather, it's more like a confirmation that we've all been duped by a prematurely confident "scoop" again. Ah well, it generated a lively TalkBack anyway...
Has Anyone Here Seen "Intruder"? by Edward_Russell	Jan 10th, 2000 02:26:16 PM
Now that is a kick-ass flick! Sam plays one HELL of a courtesy clerk in this grocery store horror film. It was directed by Scott Spiegel, but is very much in the Raimi style. Nice shot of a guy dialing the telephone with the camera looking up through the rotary-dial. ALSO, very nice cameo by none other than Mr. Bruce Campbell as a campy police officer towards the end of the film. Check this one out. But I warn you that it is very low budget and has a script as weak as the legs on my coffin encased grandfather. ENJOY!!!!!!!
Hong Kong Phooey's pretty cool, but what we need is a "Thundarr by yodas_ghost	Jan 10th, 2000 02:28:31 PM

INTRUDER Was Awful by mrbeaks	Jan 10th, 2000 02:28:53 PM
Ugh! Haven't thought about that movie for quite some time. Even for a die-hard Sam fan like myself, I can't bring myself to like it (I feel much the same way about THOU SHALT NOT KILL EXEPT.....)
Raimi next project - Spiderman vs THE IRON GIANT, by Todd	Jan 10th, 2000 02:37:01 PM
I am sure that the Spiderman film will be huge, this will set up a chance for a sequel. I think if in the Sequel, Spiderman turned bad and the only one who could save the day turn out to be THE IRON GIANT, it would be a huge blockbuster. Just think of the fights that would take place. And Raimi would be the man for the job. I need to go shave my back now.
My idea... by eegah	Jan 10th, 2000 02:41:54 PM
Here's my pick: Director: John G. Alvidsen
My idea...(trying again) by eegah	Jan 10th, 2000 02:44:13 PM
Here's my pick: Director: John G. Alvidsen Spiderman: William Zabka Doc Ock: Martin Kove Theme song: "You're the Best" Signature scene: Spidey defeats Doc Ock with the "Crane Technique" BIG BUCKS!!! Love to Binky...
Whose "scoop"? by EyesWideShut	Jan 10th, 2000 02:51:50 PM
Just for the record, I posted this exact info three hours ago over in the other Spider-Man topic. It was easy-to-find information on www.variety.com early this morning. Remind me again -- why are we hanging around over here? Uh, must be the timely television reporting by El Miasmo over on Coaxial, right? Jeez.
Variety of Credits by Shrevie	Jan 10th, 2000 03:04:30 PM
Just wondering. Why do so many publications give a director or actor's worst possible credit when reporting a story? "Sam Raimi (For Love of the Game) will direct Spiderman!"; "Francis Ford Coppola (Jack) is in talks with MGM!" Robert DeNiro (The Fan) is has agreed to...", etc.!
raimi 'da man/sandman by xxipetotec	Jan 10th, 2000 03:06:46 PM
pleeeeze have bruce in there at least as a supporting actor,possibly a villian,i would cast him as venom or green goblin in a sequel, anyways while on the topic of comic characters/movies...I WANT A SANDMAN MOVIE(original script),or television series(adapted from series),this is one of the best written comics in history,if your not familiar...and looking for something of quality to read....check it out
"No to Ditko"? Are you nuts? by The Hourman	Jan 10th, 2000 03:22:13 PM
Listen, I'm a fan of Alex Ross' work myself, but his strength is taking real world photos and turning them into comic world paintings, which is fine. But that's not what I want out of the Spider-Man movie. Is Ditko a recluse? Sure. So what? It's not like Brando is out at the local malls signing autographs either. As for Ditko's work, I have seen his recent work, including his pencils. When his heart's in it, it's still as vibrant as ever. But if you want a reason to get him, see either the classic "Sinister Six" storyline in the first Spider-Man annual or issues 31-33 of the series. Spidey and Ditko and maybe even comics at their best.
Kinda off topic by Omega Red	Jan 10th, 2000 03:27:37 PM
Ok, just hear me out on this one. Its seems that everyone is in agreement that Doc Oc should be the bad guy in this movie, with the green goblin appearing in the sequel. I am personally a huge Venom fan (He was funny) and would love to see him on screen. But not in the first movie (or the second one for that matter), but what if he was in the third, and I think i have an idea to make it work. First of all, Eddie Brock should be around as the reporter guy (maybe even have the sin-eater story breifly, i dont know). I think this works best for the second movie which is Spidey vs. GG. Maybe the begining has a shot of a meteor or something crashing and some black ooze (like the alien oil from x-files) slimes out and dissappears into the shadows. Anyway, skip to the climax/fight, Spidey cannot defeat GG and the symbiote (sp?) suit and he join and together they overpower GG. So the third movie (or even the end of the second, if that happens in the middle) has the suit trying to take over and spidey escapes it (church bells could work again). We should also have a back ground scene with brock getting fired. Perhaps PP walks into work towards the tail end of an arguement between JJJ and Brock were brock gets fired (i know they worked for different papers, but for cinematic simplicity that can be fudged). This idea (at least i think) allows venom to be entered in and explained very easily and doesnt deal with that whole "secret wars" thing which i never cared for anyway. Any thoughts?
Oh Yeah by Omega Red	Jan 10th, 2000 03:28:41 PM
Lets all hope that things work out between Sam and Sony.
How is this a confirmation? by Devils Halo	Jan 10th, 2000 03:40:22 PM
Both the Hollywood Reporter and Daily Variety claim 'sources' for providing this... now unless these so called 'sources'can say Sam Raimi IS directing, this could be that Harry's little site may have caused a stir and a 'scoop' of these established trades. No where in either article is there a mention that Sony has signed Raimi to a deal. Only that they WANT to sign him. This only confirms that the media is looking for a story that they may have been 'scooped' on and is trying to get on the bandwagon before anything is inked.
Doc Ock? Venom? Green Goblin? Mysterio? The Gibbon??? by Crack Monkey	Jan 10th, 2000 03:44:21 PM
Beats me.
Raimi needs to direct PORNO. by WompRatt	Jan 10th, 2000 04:11:18 PM
Sony would save big bucks on special effects because Peter North can produce his own web fluid. Randy West would make an awesome J. J. Jameson, too. Top it all off with Ron Jeremy as Doctor Cocktopuss and you have an instant classic.
Homem-Aranha, Homem-Aranha, vai pra tela, larga a canha!!! by Dodge Manhunter	Jan 10th, 2000 04:18:47 PM
Thank God they didn't ink!!! The perfect director for this flick is the GOD of adventure and FC, mr. Paul Anderson. The great PLOT from MORTAL KOMBAT. The great acting from this modern classic!His incredible sense for composition. The great editing from EVENT HORIZON and the directing of dramatic scenes! The guy is perfect! ------------- On the serious side... Hell. I was so happy and they didn't sign the deal yet. Conflicting schedules are a bitch. Hope that they don't disturb this choise. SAM RAIMI is perfect for SPIDEY!!!
Hey, Jimmer and Hourman...... by RobinP	Jan 10th, 2000 04:27:03 PM
First off, I have to admit that I haven't seen Ditko's recent work. My comment at the end of my earlier post was an honest one, I DID'T actually know whether he was still alive, it's been years since I saw anything of his, but I sure do treasure my reprints of his Spiderman work. Man.......the covers he used to draw.......they were a product of their time. sure, and probably wouldn't appeal to the comic buying youth of today.But dismissing Ditko.......well it's like dismissing Bob Kane from Batman. Sure Neal Adams was better but still......... Hourman........"The Sinister Six" aw jeez, the BEST Spidey story EVER told. The full page spalshes when he catches up to each of the six, the full array of Marvel heroes as it was then appearing somewhere along the line for a panel or two. Great stuff ! They don't make 'em like than any more......more's the pity !
I hope, I hope, I hope... by dehayd	Jan 10th, 2000 04:30:36 PM
Raimi has more innate understanding of comics in his little finger than anyone who's come close to this project. And he's got a sense of humor which should fit in nicely. (Dennis Farina should play J. Jonah, by the way.) And I second the motion banning Venom. Didn't Venom come out of Secret Wars? Very lame, typical monster stuff. Spidey needs good, warped personalities to bounce off of, not slavering fanged beasts. Hey, I just realized that my dream casting for Doc Ock now has a better chance than ever of actually happening: Larry Drake! He's already worked with Raimi! But if they had to pick a big name, I'd go with William H. Macy. And the guy who should play the Green Goblin is Keith Flint from Prodigy. He'd hardly need any makeup.
YES! YES!! YOU GOT IT! by The Hourman	Jan 10th, 2000 04:47:10 PM
Robin, you put your finger right on it with the Sinister Six story I mentioned. The full page splashes are exactly what I had in mind, including the classic one where he realizes his powers have returned to him. Dated? Nonsense. :) There's sheer artistic power to be found in those drawings! Even though I read the comic when it first came out, I still remember those images as clear as a bell. How many books can you say that about nowadays? Precious few. If you're looking for someone to give you visuals, I would think getting someone who delivers something you'll remember fondly 35 years from now would be a good thing. :) And I still think that the storyline of fighting Doc Ock in issues 31-33 with the highlight of him moving that machinery off is back is the very essence of what Spidey's about. You could do worse than to follow that plot. By the way, I'm with Jimmer on the "No Venom" thing. Shoot, I don't even want Hydro-Man around there. Then again, I'm not anxious to have the Big Wheel, Rocket Racer, or the Jackel and Clone associated with Spidey anytime either. ;)
Do we really need HONG KONG PHOOEY? by twindaggerturkey	Jan 10th, 2000 04:57:09 PM
particularly if it's going to be directed by an American? I really love Sam Raimi (up until he made a @#$%&# baseball movie) but the fact is that Yankees are seriously inferior when it comes to making kung-fu movies. Would he be getting a Hong Kong action director? I know that Raimi helped John Woo get his start in America with Hard Target. I would like to see Ching Siu Tung or Yuen Woo Ping. Actually, my main problem with the thing is that 1970s cartoons suck big time and anything connected with them is doubtful. What kind of dog will they be using? CGI or animatronic?
Shop Smart by Doug Hnuts	Jan 10th, 2000 05:06:12 PM
Shop S-Mart. If you do this Sam, shop smart and soak Sony.
Demon Dogs! by BlackKnight	Jan 10th, 2000 05:14:11 PM
An American made Big Trouble in Little China; An American can make Hong Kong Phooey. I thought this HKP was just a joke. Is someone actually thinking of making it? So, does Raimi regret making the 3 evil dead films or just the effect they've had on his career? I think I left my Sun Sword over by Housewares . . .
Fuck the Gift.. by SCOTT1458	Jan 10th, 2000 05:15:57 PM
get Raimi on Spidy NOW! They better not fuck this up..watch, we'll get some hack like Sonnerfield or worse Michael Bay. And in regards to HK Phoey, as long as they have the theme music in there somewhere, I'll be happy. That theme is 2nd only to the Fat Albert theme. Talk about some killer groves.
not directing a good thing? by midgard serpent	Jan 10th, 2000 05:31:03 PM
I am a little surprised by all of the posts saying what a great director Sam Raimi is.For Love of the Game,Quick & the Dead,Darkman,Crimewave??Not a good one among them!! I liked Evil Dead 1,2,and 3 and also A Simple Plan although all movies had ridiculous gaffs in them that are unacceptable.He hasn't proven he can handle a 100 million dollar movie,or that he can pull the action sequences required.That was the problem with Joel Buttmucher with the gay soft porn Batman 3&4.His idea of action is to have a dildo looking batmobile drive over large naked male statues!Pathetic!!I think Jon Woo is a little to far out,all of the slow motion would increase the running time to over 3 hours.How about Stephen Norrington who did Blade?Perhaps Ridley Scott now that Hannibal is up in the air or his less talented brother Tony?Richard Donner,or even or even Paul Verhoven wouldn't be to bad. Both guys have made some stinkers but also some good movies also.David Fincher has made one good film Fight Club and three ordinary ones.I hope they cast an unknown as well for the lead.Hollywood doesn't take the chance on an unknown anymore.Christopher Reeves wasn't a proven star when he did Superman(Best comic film)but he fitted the part perfectly.
But the villians.... by Saulot	Jan 10th, 2000 05:38:35 PM
The first villian for Spiderman should be Doctor Octopuss, agreed? The Green Goblin could make in into the sequel, but he, Venom, and Carnage all have exstensive back stories which _do_ need to be flushed out. Mysterio, the Kingpin, and Vulture would be cool to have, but unfortuneatly might not make it until the 4th of the series. By that time, Schumacher or Sonnefield will somehow have taken control of the franchise and made the movies unwatchable. Just my opinion--Saulot--
Wompratt - wrong director by Devils Halo	Jan 10th, 2000 05:43:53 PM
Barry Sonnenfeld is going back to his porno roots... MIB2: Anal Invasion - Sean Michaels (as K) and Harry Reems (as J). Be assured that more large, silver, phallic shaped guns will be used.
forget Hong Kong Phooey, Thundaar, Spidey... by half vader	Jan 10th, 2000 05:46:20 PM
What we need is a full-on, balls to the wall, blockbuster budget HERCULOIDS movie. HELL yeah! You go, Gleep and Gloop!!! Also, Jimmer, do you know what films or ads Ross storyboarded before going into comics? ____P.S. What was the Rock-Ape's name again?
Phooey Answers by Yar's Revenge	Jan 10th, 2000 05:53:32 PM
In answer to the previous posters: 1. I believe they are using an actor in makeup for this one. However, the makeup my be partial CGI. No confirmation on who the actor will be. 2. The theme song will be used. 3. There will be some changes to his character. Instead of being an idiot, he is highly intelligent with incredible martial arts abilities. You may recall that in the original series, Penry (Phooey's true identity) had a cat named Spot that actually solved the mysteries, while the bumbling Phooey took credit. It looks like Spot will not arrive on the scene in this movie. He will probably appear in the sequel.
by bears	Jan 10th, 2000 06:09:53 PM

Spidey lifting machinery ? by RobinP	Jan 10th, 2000 06:12:03 PM
Hourman.......that rings a bell ! Is that the "Master Planner" storyline, where Aunt May who looked about 102 even then, was one one of several deathbeds and Spiderman has to get some antidote or other, and he's in The Master planner's underwater lair with something the size of a nuclera reactor that's fallen across his back after a fight with the Planner who was Doc Ock ? If I remember, that was towards the end of Ditko's stint wasn't it ? Ah, I fondly remember the introduction of Electro, Mysterio, the Vulture.....and....oh, Christ......I can't remember the gangsters......there was a large one, Ox or something......and a judo chopping midget. Hey, remember the gangeter story with the Green Goblin and the Crime master ? Yeah, who needs clones, Venom, Carnage and all that ?
Jerry O'Connell as Spider-Man by bears	Jan 10th, 2000 06:24:43 PM
Now that it seems that a director has been chosen for our friendly neighborhood web-slinger I think it is time to discuss who should play Mr. Parker. I think that there is no better choice than Jerry O'Connell to play the role of good ol' web head. First off, he has the look. Secondly, he has the charm. And for that reason alone he should get the role. Because just as important as his look is his ability to play the friendly smart-ass.
I like how Schumacher's name has become a verb, kind of like Lew by The Garbage Man	Jan 10th, 2000 07:25:23 PM

Jerry O'Connell????? by japhy	Jan 10th, 2000 07:30:54 PM
give me a break. That guy absolutely SUCKS SUCKS and SUCKS a third time. There is no way he would ever play peter parker. First off BAD ACTOR. Second...too, big, too meat head, to schmucky too everything but good....gasp. Sorry for that outburst but let's get serious folks. Jerry O'Connell is a very poorman's Brenden Fraser.
Who wants to bet Bruce Campbell plays "J. Jonah Jameson"? by Uncapie	Jan 10th, 2000 08:12:29 PM
"PAAAAAAARRRRRRKEER! WHERE ARE YOU?!!!" That redheaded girl from "90210" as "MaryJane". And John Vernon as, "The Mayor".
Bruce=JJ by japhy	Jan 10th, 2000 08:18:14 PM
while I'd rather not bet cause it's a dirty habit and in it probably won't happen i WOULD like to claim the idea for me own. cough cough,...please check original-never-going-away-top- headline-forever-sam-raimi-hea dline for proof o that. i'm just so happy.
Raimi & McFarlane by Overtkill UK	Jan 10th, 2000 08:24:38 PM
Well, shit. Now that the irrepresible Mr Raimi is "attached" (yeah, right - I believe it when I see it!), would it not make sense to get the one true Spiderman artist - Todd McFarlane to do the conceptual art for the movie? No, sorry! He's busy planning Spawn 2 (and I DO hope they make a better job of it this time). By the way, Fincher would be WRONG in so many ways for this project.
Spidey DOES Shows Emotion by Brutus	Jan 10th, 2000 08:59:06 PM
Take no offense, BARETTA, but you're wrong. Post-McFarlane artists such as Larsen went to great lengths to try and make Spiderman look more emotional regardless of his "facelessness." Changing the size of his eyes or making very obvious body gestures helped portray the message of body language exceptionally. But you must remember this: in movies, it will be easier to portray emotion through body language because you're not looking at one still moment in time (e.g. a comic book panel).
...isn't this how they used to do brainwashing? by Graze Zero	Jan 10th, 2000 09:29:08 PM
First they say or do something to raise your hopes, then they do something to crush them absolutely, then they raise them again, then crush them... eventually, your reduced to drooling vegetable matter. Wow, this IS brainwashing? Harry, i've been coming to this site since forever, and you've been on the ball almost all the time (that i know of), but after the Sonnenfield scoop... i'm sorry, that was one hell of a mindfuck. And then there's this. If this isn't true... if this isn't true... you are in a lot of trouble. Credibility-wise, this could screw in so many ways. And, for all you anti-Raimi talkbackers, go see Darkman. That's the ultimate comic book movie. It doesn't even need to be based on a comic book to be the ultimate comic book movie. Geez, just watch that helicopter scene! SAM-O-CAM, BABY! Not as light-hearted as you want Spider-man to be? Damn straight it isn't. But Raimi can do it. Humor-wise, just go and rent Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness. This guy can do the action and the humor. i have faith in him for this. If he does this movie, it will be good. In a perfect world, the fans write and direct the movie, because us fans seem to be the only ones who know what's good for this movie (well, not all the fans... jerry o'connell? geez..). But Sam Raimi would at least make this movie entertaining. We can't trust ANYBODY to do a faithful job, sadly... the Cameron treatment made me foam at the mouth... but Raimi could make it good. Oh, one more thing: Bruce Campbell as the Green Goblin. Think about it. He could be the dark mastermind as Osborn... but when he puts on the Goblin mask (in the third movie, we need build-up dammit), he can go completely insane! Go to his offical website, www.bruce-campbell.com/, he's got a pic of himself with short hair... he's perfect. Just think about it. He seems unlikely, but he's the perfect guy to play the character, dramatically AND physically. Few others can. Especially not Jack Nicholson, anybody who suggests Jack Nicholson is either on crack or just plain stupid. Bruce as the Goblin. Think about it. 'Nuff said. GRAZE ZERO DEAD INJURY out.
My spidey casting page at http://www.geocities.com/Hollywo by darth bob villa	Jan 10th, 2000 10:58:42 PM
go seei it and give me some ideas at bbmarvelman@hotmail.com darth out.
What I want to know is when they'll have an "Alf" movie! by Superman#1	Jan 11th, 2000 12:44:17 AM
Ed Norton could be in it with David Fincher directing. You could have that dark twisted angle with Alf. Or have Alf in the Matrix with the shades doing flips and firing guns running on walls. Have John Woo direct and Alf with a black trench coat, holding 2 guns firing in slow motion surrounded by white doves. Maybe in Episode 2 Alf can replace Darth Maul with a double edged sabre or hell lets have him as Anakin. Dammit lets go with Fincher and Norton in a Fight Club sequel and have Alf pound the hell out of some people. As far as this Raimi thing goes, it proves nothing until its official from Sony. Remember everyone has been rumored for director, even me, but it means jack squat. Just hope the damn script is good because that's what counts more than anything. You can have a great director, cast, and effects but if the script is crap why bother making it...
Sam Raimi and JJJ by Tracker	Jan 11th, 2000 01:14:08 AM
I have a feeling if Sam Raimi directs, we'll be seeing Billy Bob Thornton as J. Jonah Jameson. . . which might not be too bad, but I'd like to see R. Lee Ermey in the role.
hey bear!!! by japhy	Jan 11th, 2000 01:32:31 AM
Hey everybody, read bear's comment again in kind of a Disney tour guide kind of way....I think bear IS Jerry O'Connell. No one else would sound so darn cheesy and supportive. Hmmmm. Not a very subtle way to garner fan support Mr. O'Connell.
I disagree, BARETTA by The Thing	Jan 11th, 2000 02:22:03 AM
I think emotion can be conveyed even though the actor's face is covered. It's all about context. Look at Return of the Jedi, for instance. Darth Vader's "face" obviously never changes, but I'll be damned if I didn't feel the emotions raging in him as the Emperor was laying the smack down on Luke. Emotion doesn't always have to come through facial expression. There's the music score, the actor's stance, the framing of the shot, the action of the particular scene - any number of contributing factors. That's one of the reasons why a director like Sonnenfeld would be all wrong for this film. Wild Wild West aside, I like his work, but I wouldn't say that I've ever had an emotional reaction to anything he's done. I was enterained, but not involved, and that's what Spiderman is all about. He's one of us, in a way, and we're supposed to sympathize with that.
in a perfect world, Ted Raimi would play peter by HomeSlice	Jan 11th, 2000 02:42:30 AM
he looks like early peter parker. i love the guy. but, big budget hollywood studio will try to put a popular actor we all hate in the role.
Xander from "buffy" tv series as peter parker by HomeSlice	Jan 11th, 2000 02:44:49 AM
he looks the part. young enough too. hmm. he is my choice, after ted raimi.
Adam Sandler as the green goblin! (nt) by HomeSlice	Jan 11th, 2000 02:49:10 AM
nt
Bea Artur as JJJ!!! by HomeSlice	Jan 11th, 2000 02:52:13 AM
perfect for JJJ, especially if the pants have to come off.
Bea Arthur as JJJ!!! by HomeSlice	Jan 11th, 2000 02:55:01 AM
perfect for JJJ, especially if the pants have to come off.
The Quick and the Dead & Leonardo DiCaprio-however you spell tha by anton	Jan 11th, 2000 04:38:16 AM
I just watched The Quick and the Dead. I had the idea from Talk Back here that the movie was so bad that it was embaressing to watch. It seems as if the people saying this are either: 1, indifferent to speaking the truth vs what will get people to notice their message; 2, really young and/or still too inexperienced to appreciate art that is not kosher to American Cinema 101 rules; 3, saw the this movie when they were still #2 and haven't realised that their opinion was based on a narrower and less rich world view; or 4, they want someone else to direct and will pick at the "faults" of anyone else, or even anyone they don't envision to make SpiderMan... cause i really enjoyed the Quick and the Dead just now on DVD, I thought it was a little bit less than smooth during some scenes.. especially in relation to how very smooth the rest are, but I liked it. I thought it was something interesting and original and clearly fun for the film maker who directed it. I can't see any reason to be anything but between optimistically hopefull to excited and relieved that Sam Raimi is directing SpiderMan. Also, I think that Leonardo would make a pretty great SpiderMan.. he can act, so that means that he can act like Peter Parker and not just like a preteen heartthrob.. and besides him I think that Elijah Wood would be perfect as Peter Parker, except that it seems that it would be hard for him to appear to have some of the intensity that Peter Parker has, when he gains some confidence, because his eyes seem a little too "I am a deer in a head light right now" but besides that I think that he would be perfect. Of course as Teenage SpiderMan.
if they're doing Hong Kong Phoey, they better do... by SCOTT1458	Jan 11th, 2000 09:53:12 AM
bing..bing bing! Richochet Rabbit! That bunny kicked ass
HURRAY !!! by Kachte	Jan 11th, 2000 11:30:15 AM
That's all I have to say. HURRAY!!!
Here's the scoop...don't get mad at ME by ANONYMOE	Jan 11th, 2000 03:12:22 PM
Here's the real dirt. There are currently two people up for grabs for the spidey role and they don't really "match." According to the word at the agency I work at the top contenders are Brendan Fraser and John C. Reilly (who Sam worked with in 'For Love of the Game'). That's the dirt. Go to it.
MAKE IT NOW, because... by Solidus420	Jan 11th, 2000 03:31:05 PM
Marvel is near bankruptcy again. If we don't make this movie now, there might not be a Marvel to liscense this film. Of course it could be a huge bidding war for Marvel soon. Damn that Age of Apoclypse for being too damn GOOD for the companies sake!
Reed Rothchild as Spidey? by Zandor	Jan 11th, 2000 03:37:41 PM
HUH?????!!?!!!!?!?!! These two guys are all wrong. Reilly is too weird looking and Brendan Fraser is the worst male actor working today.
Darknight, I stand corrected. by twindaggerturkey	Jan 11th, 2000 05:01:07 PM
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA is one of the best movies ever AND Sam Raimi is better than John Carpenter. So maybe it could be good.
Another casting suggestion by Tracker	Jan 11th, 2000 08:42:13 PM
What do you think about Willem Dafoe as the Green Goblin? Just a suggestion.
The Case For Mysterio (Oh, and Robin, You Were Right Once Again) by The Hourman	Jan 12th, 2000 01:43:29 AM
Robin, once again, you've hit the nail on the head, regarding the Master Planner storyline. Just everything that you're looking for in a Spidey story. Also, the gangsters you remember were The Enforcers. Fancy Dan, Ox, and Montana (originally led by the "Big Man"). And something just hit me while reminiscing over old villains. I'm thinking Mysterio would be the PERFECT villain for a high budget Spidey movie! Think about it. His whole schtick is that he's a former stuntman turned movie special effects guy. Think what it would be like if a villain took over Industrial Light & Magic! Holy Cow, what you could do in a high budget movie staggers the imagination! Granted, it might have to be done for a second Spidey movie, once he's introduced to the public, but... Sure is something to think about, isn't it? :)
Spidey got a director WOO HOO! by Redball	Jan 12th, 2000 09:20:54 PM
Even if Variety is wrong. It is a step closer to finally making this picture. I was thinking Morgan Freedman as Robbie Robertson its just a thought. But if Raimi is going to direct it. I hope the Bruce Campbell nuts get off because He IF HE IS GOING TO BE IN THE MOVIE HE AINT GOING TO SPIDEY. Jeez anyway I'm glad to see the movie is going to be made in my lifetime. As a formerly disgraced NBC sports caster who is now back on tv would say YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!

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