'The Amazing Spider-Man' - July 2012

**Garth** · 06-06-2012, 05:05 PM

I love the humor this movie is displaying. Its hitting all the right Spidey notes for me.

**The Zevad** · 06-06-2012, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by Black Roman

He might as well be, everyone knows Hispanic people can't be superheroes.

What the fuck dude? You jumping on the Bendis Bandwagon? Did you smile when he had White Tiger I go out like a bitch?

You hurt me more than I can ever say.

Heh.

**SighClops** · 06-07-2012, 02:56 AM

I think this movie looks great, and I'm probably anticipating it more than I did Avengers. Since this draws heavily on USM, I have a lot personally invested in it. Although oddly enough, the villain in the movie is one that never had any significant appearances in the series (as The Lizard anyway).

That said, has anyone seen the trailer where he dents the goalpost with the football? That part struck me as a bit cheesy, and I wouldn't think he'd be strong enough to do that. But maybe I'm just being nitpicky.

**Ben** · 06-07-2012, 03:44 AM

Originally Posted by 19bernardo87

I think Tony Stark in the comics recently claimed that he could not help Dr. Ock because biological fields weren't his specialty. But yeah, that's one of the few times I've seen that happen in comics. =P

Yet Stark had, at one point, completely rewritten his own nervous system from scratch using only his mind.

**dhsnow** · 06-08-2012, 10:55 PM

Exciting - I want this to be great!

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansit...medium=twitter

**Marcdachamp** · 06-11-2012, 11:48 AM

Interesting comments from Avi Arad on ASM's place in the Marvel movie-verse...

As long as we're exploring ol' Web Head in other media, Crave Online spoke with "Amazing Spider-Man" producer Avi Arad, who spoke briefly about the possibility of merging the new status quo of the upcoming reboot with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

"Everything is possible," Arad told Crave Online. "If something like that happens, it's great for Disney, it's great for Sony. If the right story comes in, we are now working on 'Venom' first. It's our first out. So our thinking is in the right direction. 'Avengers' to me was an expected success so I never looked at it because 'Avengers' was successful."

While Spidey never actually showed up in "The Avengers," there was a rampant rumor leading to release that he actually had a cameo in the film. The rumor was later debunked by Joss Whedon.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?p...ticle&id=39112

**Andrew** · 06-11-2012, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by Marcdachamp

Interesting comments from Avi Arad on ASM's place in the Marvel movie-verse...

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?p...ticle&id=39112

Of course Avi wants in on the money now.

Thing is, would Disney be willing to share the profits with Sony in that sort of team-up movie? I'm of the mind that Disney is more than happy pocketing that billion dollars all to themselves.

**NickT** · 06-11-2012, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by Andrew

Of course Avi wants in on the money now.

Thing is, would Disney be willing to share the profits with Sony in that sort of team-up movie? I'm of the mind that Disney is more than happy pocketing that billion dollars all to themselves.

Yeah, financially I don't think either would really benefit from it when it is taking place in their production. How much would it really add to the box office compared to how much they'd have to pay?

**Marcdachamp** · 06-11-2012, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by NickT

Yeah, financially I don't think either would really benefit from it when it is taking place in their production. How much would it really add to the box office compared to how much they'd have to pay?

Dude. Avengers made a BILLION dollars. This reboot will do well. It will. But reboots always have an uphill battle. You think Sony hasn't eye-balled that Avengers money and thought about how much it would help word of mouth if they threw in Sam Jackson at the end?

**Andrew** · 06-11-2012, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by Marcdachamp

Dude. Avengers made a BILLION dollars. This reboot will do well. It will. But reboots always have an uphill battle. You think Sony hasn't eye-balled that Avengers money and thought about how much it would help word of mouth if they threw in Sam Jackson at the end?

The question isn't whether Sony would want it. Of course they would.

The question is whether Disney would be willing to share those profits just to be able to include Spider-Man. And I'd have to guess that no, they wouldn't.