Marc Webb and James Cameron meet to discuss Spider-Man reboot in 3D
"Last [week] we met the director of [the next Spider-Man film]," Cameron's producing partner Jon Landau revealed to us when he stopped by the MTV studio, explaining that the Avatar filmmaker and Spider-Man's new gatekeeper compared notes Wednesday evening. "[Webb] wants to do the next one in 3-D, which they've announced that they want to do. So, we want to try to support that as much as possible."
It was said that Cameron was a big fan of Webb's directorial debut, (500) Days of Summer, which was another reason he met with Webb.
"Jim loved '500) Days of Summer," Landau continued. "It's not something that you would think is necessarily in his wheelhouse, but he really enjoyed that."
for the entire article. Marc Webb is directing the Spider-Man reboot from a script by James Vanderbilt. A July 3, 2012 release date has been set for the film.Avatar was released December 18th, 2009 and stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Joel Moore, Giovanni Ribisi, Michelle Rodriguez, Laz Alonso. The film is directed by James Cameron.
The Amazing Spider-Man comes to theaters July 3rd, 2012 and stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Martin Sheen, Denis Leary, Chris Zylka, Irrfan Khan, C. Thomas Howell. The film is directed by Marc Webb.
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Vanboy
Cameron's involved now? I smell a successful franchise. Spiderman in 3D will be awesome. Swinging along with Spidey, while the buildings whip by.....too cool.
2 years agoby @vanboyFlag
ZanyZap
"The 3D used in Avatar didn't take away from the story, if anything it enhanced the story." Thanks, Sherlock. I never would have guessed. ;P
2 years agoby @zanyzapFlag
Alfieadson
The 3D used in Avatar didn't take away from the story, if anything it enhanced the story. If there's one person you'd want advice from on making your first blockbuster movie, it would be James Cameron. Wonder if there's any chance Cameron would be a producer on the movie?
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2 years agoby @alfieadsonFlag
Drewski37
I feel like rocky when bullwinkle says"Hey Rocky watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat!"
2 years agoby @drewski37Flag
Red Camera Man
I still don't agree with this reboot idea and with it being in 3D. It still looks dumb. (sigh) I remembered awhile back, I pictured "Spider-Man 4" being in the works until the day Sam Raimi cancelled it, but I mostly blame f*cking Sony for pressuring him over the script!
2 years agoby @redcameramanFlag
StevenMcFlyJr
This "Clash" remake looks to be pretty good depending ... but as cheesy as the original was, it's probably still the best. even with those rash SFX from the day. LOL.
2 years agoby @stevenmcflyjrFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Zany, agree on the 3D thing.
2 years agoby @narratorFlag
Vleoz
awesome
2 years agoby @vleozFlag
I AM FRATSON
Excited for the possibility of what they can do with this.
2 years agoby @iamfratsonFlag
ZanyZap
@gandoff2169: [The Spider-Man] "reboot based on what was done with Batman is by far one of the most idiotic moves made by a comic movie ever." While the project obviously stemmed off The Dark Knight's success, and the producers official statement has confirmed that they're taking it in a different direction, I don't think that direction is dark, dark, dark. "Spiderman is suppost to be light, but still be on the edge of darkness." To my knowledge, that's exactly the approach they have in mind. The focus is simply shifted on Peter Parker as a teenager, dealing with both everyday problems and those ones that come in a green stretch suit and glider. I'm not in love with the idea, but I definitely wouldn't qualify it as moronic or senseless. In fact, I think many will be impressed with the end result. Including myself.
The 3D argument is debatable and could tangent out of control. I don't want to get into that. Personally, I like the idea of 3D more than I like shelling out an extra five bucks a ticket, especially if that's the only option. For example, the trailer to Clash of the Titans says, "Presented in 3D April 2...Limited 2D." WTF? My thoughts exactly.
2 years agoby @zanyzapFlag
StevenMcFlyJr
has anyone seen the cartoon version MTV aired a little while back? it wasn't all that bad with the cell-shading & all.
2 years agoby @stevenmcflyjrFlag
Paolo Sardinas
I'm sorry but 3D sucks. Making a Spider-Man movie in 3D is a ridiculous idea. Whose ever brilliant idea it was, well, I hope he gets jumped in a parking lot.
2 years agoby @sardinasFlag
TheMime
Well, if you're going to make something in 3D, Cameron is the man to go to. No one else is better than the man who started it all.
2 years agoby @themimeFlag
Batman Rules !!!
im not surprised
2 years agoby @the-fallenFlag
gandoff2169
Spiderman is suppost to be light, but still be on the edge of darkness. So the entire idea of a reboot based on what was done with Batman is by far one of the most idiotic moves made by a comic movie ever. Sam made the bar with Spiderman. With only X-Men to compare to, Sam made the entire movie franchise. I love what they did to Batman. But to go back to the drawing board due to the success from a darker Batman, and the so call huge uprising of fans hating 3, is a bad move. And to do so in 3D which still has not proven to be worth double to ticket prices to majority of movie watchers, despite what I had been done for Avatar, is even huge mistake. Mark my words. Flop in the making.
2 years agoby @gandoff2169Flag
Dan
If Cameron guides with the effects, and Webb does the directing and writing, this could actually be very good end product.
2 years agoby @dan1Flag
ZanyZap
Good for you, Webb-head...
2 years agoby @zanyzapFlag
StevenMcFlyJr
so which "3D" they aiming for? Glasses needed version or effects-wise?
This is quite stupid calling BOTH 3D when they should call them what they are: anaglyphic & rendered.
2 years agoby @stevenmcflyjrFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
And P.S. it is not a remake as said in above article but a reboot. There is a difference.
2 years agoby @narratorFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Lol. Comrade has a point. With Cameron being so into the character, he and Webb might talk to Sony and get Spidey a bigger budget to go 3D. However, he is not really mentoring or anything guys. Simply talking about 3D and passing around a few pointers at most. I can't wait for this reboot.
Also, the casting is not official yet so hold off on that Bawnian.
2 years agoby @narratorFlag
Buriblazing
james cameron should be on board this would be awesome
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Buriblazing
cool news 3d should serve this movie in the right way.
2 years agoby @buriblazingFlag
-comrade-
I sense this budget going a little above 80 million...
2 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag
Jimmy440
I still don't like this reboot... so no matter who is involved, I'll still wish Spider-Man 4 was being made! :(
2 years agoby @jimmy440Flag
Narzion
cameron show him some tricks
2 years agoby @narzionFlag
Jason27
I really wasn't happy at first about the reboot, it really seems unnecessary. But I'm feeling a lot more enthusiastic now that Cameron is sort of on board in a way, if he's supervising the 3D that means the film will be shot with 3D in mind as Avatar was, and not just converted to 3D afterward. This could actually be pretty awesome! Bring it on! :):)
2 years agoby @jason27Flag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Cameron mentoring this movie, will do good, though I could care less of a reboot or the cast of the main character
2 years agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Jcberry526
if they get JC on broad they will get good results... to bad he cant direct this new reboot as he is the MASTER
but i would want a Avatar 2 more then a Spiderman REBOOT
2 years agoby @jcberry526Flag
6name6less6
Just watched Spiderman 3 last night and DAMN i cant wait for these movies to be rebooted!
2 years agoby @6name6less6Flag
Brian
Trash.
2 years agoby @brianFlag