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First Glimpse Of Amazing Spider-man 2 Mask

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amazing-Spider-Man-2-EyeThe Amazing Spider-man 2 has been shooting for the last week or so. Director Marc Webb has been tweeting various teaser pics from the set, such as a strange Oscorp machine and various others props and bits of sets. Now he’s tweeted the first look at a new Spider-man mask.

Here’s the tweet: ‘telly.com/2T2GDJ – Day 9. #thebettertoseeyouwith’ — Marc Webb (@MarcW) February 14, 2013′

If you click the link it takes you to a short video, which includes the shot above, suggesting the Spidey mask is getting very dark. Or as it’s black, could it somehow be linked into rumours Venom will make some sort of appearance in the movie? It’s also been noted it’s a smaller eye than in the first movie, suggesting either a complete redesign or that this isn’t Spidey himself.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘The sequel to last year’s critical and box office hit The Amazing Spider-Man, the film stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Shailene Woodley, Dane DeHaan, Colm Feore, Paul Giamatti, and Sally Field.

‘In The Amazing Spider-Man 2, for Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), life is busy – between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen (Emma Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough. Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away – but that’s a promise he just can’t keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.’

It’s due out May 2nd 2014.

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Amazing Spider-man 2 Gets An Official Synopsis As Shooting Begins

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The Amazing Spider-manIt’s official, shooting is underway on The Amazing Spider-man 2, and to mark that an official synopsis has been released, along with the news Colm Feore has joined the cast. There’s also the mysterious image below, which teases some sort of new Oscorp technology.

So first up the synopsis: ‘In ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2,’ for Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), life is busy – between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen (Emma Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough.

‘Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away – but that’s a promise he just can’t keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.’

Paul Giamatti’s involvement has also been confirmed, although there’s no official word on whether he’ll be playing the Rhino as rumoured. And while we know Colm Feore will be in the film, there’s no news on who he’ll play.

The pic below was tweeted by director Marc Webb, but he’s given little clue as to what it might mean.

 

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Paul Giamatti In Talks To Play Rhino In Amazing Spider-Man 2

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Paul-GiamattiPaul Giamatti may not be the first person you’d think of to play a villain called The Rhino, but Sony and director Marc Webb obviously think differently, as they’ve got the actor in talks to play that part in The Amazing Spider-man 2. Felicity Jones (Like Crazy) is also in negotiations for an unspecified role, according to THR.

The Rhino character first appeared in the Marvel comic Amazing Spider-Man #41 in 1966, as a Soviet thug who wears a superhuman suit that makes him virtually indestructible, while giving him super strength and speed. However in recent years he’s tended to be a more sympathetic character and some are speculating that rather than being a villain, Giamatti’s Rhino will highlight the unintended consequences of Oscorp’s work, which has already ended up with Spider-man and The Lizard.

What makes the choice of Giamatti perhaps less unexpected is that back in a March 2011 interview with ShowbizSpy, the actor said it was a dream role for him. “I thought Rhino was the greatest thing when I was a little kid,” he said. “It was a guy who was basically in this rhinoceros outfit and I always thought, ‘Why don’t they have The Rhino in one of their movies,’ but maybe The Rhino wasn’t that big of a deal for anybody but me…If they ever go with The Rhino I would be ready and waiting.”

Amazing Spider-Man stars Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone are returning as Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy, while new cast members include Dane DeHaan as Harry Osborn, Shailene Woodley as Mary-Jane Watson, and Jamie Foxx as Electro. Filming starts next month for a summer 2014 release.

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Martin Sheen To Return For Amazing Spider-Man 2

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We already knew that Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone would be back for The Amazing Spider-Man 2, but now we know that at least one more star from the first film will be returning for the sequel, with Martin Sheen once again playing Uncle Ben.

The actor told the RTE’s Irish talk show The Late Late Show last week that, “Well they called me back, I don’t know what the part’s going to be but I’m going to be Uncle Ben once again in Spider-Man next year. We shoot in February.”

You may be wondering exactly how he will return as [small SPOILER ALERT] Uncle Ben died in The Amazing Spider-Man. That means that Sheen will most likely return for a few flashback scenes, quite possibly taking the story of Peter Parker’s parents further, which was toned down in the first movie. [END SPOILERS]

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is set for release May 2nd, 2014 and stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Dane DeHaan, Shailene Woodley, Jamie Foxx, Martin Sheen.

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Dane DeHaan Confirmed As Harry Osborn In Amazing Spider-Man 2

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A couple of weeks ago, Chronicle star Dane DeHaan was at the top of a list of young actors testing for the role of Harry Osborn in The Amazing Spider-man 2. Director Marc Webb has confirmed that DeHaan has landed the role on Twitter, saying ‘Meet Harry Osborn. @danedehaan. pic.twitter.com/oi4Ql6nQ‘

DeHaan beat out a lot of talented people for the role, including Brady Corbet, Alden Ehrenreich, Sam Claflin, Eddie Redmayne, Douglas Booth, and Boyd Holbrook. However Dane’s got the role, playing the son of Oscorp owner Norman Osborn. In the comics he’s Peter Parker’s best friend (although we don’t know exactly how he’ll be fitting into Amazing Spider-man 2). Of course the role was played by James Franco in Sam Raimi’s trilogy.

Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone are reprising their roles as Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy. Marc Webb is directing from a screenplay by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, and Jeff Pinkner, with the shoot planned for early next year.

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Sam Claflin, Eddie Redmayne & More Up For Harry Osborn In Amazing Spider-man 2

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Last week it was revealed that producers were busy looking for someone to play Harry Osborn in The Amazing Spider-man 2, and that Dane DeHaan (Chronicle), Brady Corbet (Melancholia), and Alden Ehrenreich (Beautiful Creatures) were all said to be audition.

Now THR has come news names to add, saying that Sam Claflin (Snow White and the Huntsman), Eddie Redmayne (War Horse), Douglas Booth (Noah), and Boyd Holbrook (Hatfields & McCoys) are all trying out for the part. It appears the studio is uncertain whether Osborn should be ‘dark and edgy’ or more athletic. The first list of actors was an attempt to find the former, while these latest name are a look at the latter. It’ll be interesting to see which way they go, as it could alter Osborn’s role in how the trilogy develops depending on which direction they go. The part should be cast soon.

Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone will both be back, with Shailene Woodley joining as Mary Jane Watson. Shooting is likely to start next February for release summer 2014.

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Dane DeHaan, Brady Corbet Or Alden Ehrenreich May Be Harry Osborn In Amazing Spider-man 2

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The news came in a couple of days ago that Sony is planning to start shooting The Amazing Spider-man 2 early next year and so director Marc Webb needs to get new cast members lined up as quickly as he can. It’s long been rumoured that Harry Osborn would show up in the second movie, and now that’s been confirmed with THR reporting that actors such as Dane DeHaan (Chronicle), Brady Corbet (Melancholia), and Alden Ehrenreich (Beautiful Creatures) are trying out for the part later this week.

The role was apparently originally crafted for a bulkier, more athletic looking actor, but now it’s being revamped to have a more “dark and edgy” feel. In this take on the Spider-man legend Osborn will be a college kid who becomes friends with Peter Parker. Of course Osborn is the son of Norman Osborn (aka Green Goblin), but it’s not known if pops will show up in this movie.

Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone are returning as Peter and Gwen Stacy, with Oscar nominee Shailene Woodley (The Descendants) confirmed to play Mary Jane Watson. Jamie Foxx has also been rumoured to play the villain Electro.

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Jamie Foxx In Talks For Electro in The Amazing Spider-Man 2

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Although the figure who showed up in the end credits of The Amazing Spider-man was never named, many assumed it was Electro. Now it appears that’s been confirmed as Variety reports that Jamie Foxx is in early negotiations to play that character in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

Technically the fact the lead villain is Electro hasn’t been confirmed by Sony, but sources have told Variety that’s exactly who it will be. While Jamie Foxx’s interest in a role for this sequel has been confirmed, and it appears he’s keen, even if a deal hasn’t been signed.

Foxx even Tweeted, ‘Dressed up as Electro for Halloween last night. Costume fits well.— Jamie Foxx (@iamjamiefoxx)’

This would be the first time that Electro has ever appeared on screen. The character first appeared in 1964’s The Amazing Spider-Man #9. Here is Marvel’s official description of the character, ‘Maxwell Dillon has been one of Spider-Man’s most frequent and enduring adversaries, often fighting alongside some of the more powerful masterminds in the web-head’s rogues gallery, rather than creating intricate plots of his own. Raised by his overprotective mother, after his father abandoned them, Max had ambitions of being an electrical engineer. However, after being convinced by his mother that he was not smart enough to pursue such a career, Max instead reluctantly took a job as a lineman for an electric company. While repairing a power line still connected to its spool, Max was struck by lightning. Instead of being killed, the freak accident caused a mutagenic change in his nervous system, allowing him to generate and control vast amounts of electricity. After creating a colorful costume, Max turned to a life of crime as Electro.’

The film will shoot next year for release in 2014.

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Amazing Spider-Man 2 Eyes Shailene Woodley As Mary Jane

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The Amazing Spider-man decided to go with Gwen Stacy as Peter Parker’s love interest, eschewing Mary Jane Watson, who’s always been Spidey’s main squeeze in the popular imagination. However it appears Mary Jane will make an appearance in The Amazing Spider-man 2, as Variety reports The Descendants star Shailene Woodley is in early talks to take the role.

Sony is also seeking an actor to play Harry Osborn, Peter’s best friend who was portrayed by James Franco in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy. It is also rumoured that the studio is looking for someone to play Electro, a villain who gains the ability to control electricity after he is struck by lightning. The villain’s involvement has not been confirmed yet.

Marc Webb is directing the sequel from a screenplay by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, and Jeff Pinkner, based on an early draft by James Vanderbilt. Production is scheduled to begin in early 2013.

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Marc Webb & Andrew Garfield Back For The Amazing Spider-Man 2

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While we knew Andrew Garfield would almost definitely be back for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (as he signed a multi-film contract), there’s been some uncertainty over whether director Marc Webb would be back. However now it’s been confirmed to return for web-slinging follow-up.

Columbia Pictures president Doug Belgrad commented, “We could not be more confident in the direction we are taking this new Spider-Man storyline and we are tremendously excited to be ramping up production again with Marc at the helm and Andrew continuing on as Peter Parker. We can’t wait to share what we have in store for Peter and Spider-Man with audiences worldwide.”

Webb’s involvement was unsure due to the fact that his (500) Days Of Summer contract means he’s obligated to make another movie for Fox Searchlight Pictures. They allowed him to go off and make Spider-man, but it wasn’t certain if a new deal could be worked out to let him direct the sequel.

Shooting on The Amazing Spider-man 2 is expected to begin production in early 2013. Emma Stone is in talks to return as Gwen Stacy, but she’s not confirmed as yet. (Sourc: Variety)

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