Spider-Man
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: A detailed view of one of the balloons before being inflated during 'Inflation Eve', the preparations on November 25, 2009 for the Macy's 83rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. New giant helium character balloons include Pillsbury Doughboy, Ronald McDonald, Sailor Mickey and Spider-Man.
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BY LAURA ALBANESE
...are not your father's gymnasts. They fly over obstacles, catapult over walls and know how to scale fences like an edgier Spiderman (but without the spandex, thanks). The athletes, about 60 or so of them on that night, have plied their trade on street corners... |more
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Marc Webb to direct next 'Spider-Man'
...wanted the "opportunity for ideas, stories and histories that will add a new dimension, canvas and creative voice to 'Spider-Man.'" Webb previously directed music videos, including Green Day 's "21 Guns" and The All-American Rejects ' "Move Along."... |more
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Hey Disney: Where are the new kids' shows?
...room, without a cathode-ray tube, and share a common experience."He hitched Disney's future where it had always been, on children. Clearly, Disney is counting on them growing up and heading to "Spider-Man." But shouldn't someone be producing for the kids?... |more
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Refunds now available for B'way-bound 'Spider-Man'
...â The delay in bringing "Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark" to Broadway has prompted its producers to offer refunds to theatergoers who had purchased tickets for performances that at one time had been expected to start Feb. 25.The producers said Tuesday that "the... |more
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Maguire, Raimi out of 'Spider-Man' franchise
...said he was undecided about returning to the franchise after the third movie but later said he didn't like thinking about somebody else making the Peter Parker story.Sony said it would have more news about the next "Spider-Man" movie in coming weeks.... |more
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Pitch of the Day: 'Superman Returns 2'
...Hulk), I like to point out that the second in a superhero series is often much, much, much better than the original (see Spider-Man 2, The Dark Knight, Hellboy 2, etc.). And now, while we're on the topic of part 2s, let me just profess my love for what Richard... |more
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Superman Reboot
...'Batman' director to oversee return of Man of Steel. First Batman gets revamped, then talk of Spider-Man being redone, now it’s the Man of Steel’s turn. Christopher Nolan, the director of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, has been reported by Deadline Hollywood... |more
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Marketing: Move over, Spider-Man
The art of rebranding is the ability to engage a new audience without alienating those already loyal to you. Marvel Entertainment, known for out-of-this-world male leads like Iron Man and Wolverine, is attempting such a delicate feat. Mark your |more
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Second "Secret Avengers" Teaser Released
...to debut in the aftermath of their current "Siege" event. Yesterday's tease set Avengers fandom abuzz, with guesses ranging from Spider-Man to Beat to Black Panther and beyond. Today's image, featuring the silhouette of a character clad in what appears to... |more
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Extra Punctuation: Space, Flying and Space Flying
...More likely, though, it's the juxtaposition. That's also why I had a lot of fun with Prototype, Infamous and a lot of the Spider-Man games; you start off on the ground, walking slowly along with all the other plebs, the tall buildings looming over you in mockery... |more


