Sam Raimi has spoken out about the famous dance scene in \"Spider-Man 3: Enemy in Reflection\"

In the movie, Peter Parker, played by Tobey Maguire, becomes corrupted by the influence of the black Venom suit - and to show off his new bad guy image, he...
dances in the street? \"Well, actually we wanted it to be funny,\" Raimi said in an interview.
\"It was Peter Parker's version - this inept kid - of what it's like to be the bad guy.
But he's such a whip.
And it didn't really appeal to the audience.
But that's what we were trying to do.
So I'm not surprised that people...
I'm glad people find it funny! We wanted it to be fun.
\"After the release of Spider-Man 3, that scene took on a life of its own, but although Maguire appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Home along with Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland, the film did not recreate that moment.
More recently, Raimi directed another Marvel film, \"Doctor Strange: Into the Multiverse of Madness.\"\"It was probably about two hours and forty minutes, and they gradually shrank even though we did reshoots,\" the director said recently about the length of the film.
\"We were cleaning up the material, although the reshoots were still going on.
So gradually the time was reduced to about two hours and five minutes.\"

\"House of the Dragon\": HBO has released the trailer and posters for the \"Game of Thrones\" prequel

On Thursday, HBO revealed a rousing new \"House of the Dragon\" teaser trailer and nine posters featuring characters from the main characters in the \"Game of Thrones\" prequel.The new series, which will premiere August 21, takes place 200 years before the events of HBO's \"Game of Thrones.\" It tells the story of House Targaryen.
Like the main series, \"House of the Dragon\" has a large cast with a smaller set of major characters at the center of its story, including Paddy Considine (as King Viserys I), Emmy D'Arcy (as Princess Rhaenria, first child and his heir), Matt Smith (as Prince Damon, Viserys' younger brother), Rhys Ivans (as Ser Otto Hightower Hand of the King), Olivia Cooke (as Lady Alicent Hightower, Otto's daughter), Fabienne Frankel (as Ser Christon Cole, the knight watching over Rhaenria), Steve Toussaint (as Lord Corlis Velarion, also known as Sea Serpent), Eva Best (as Princess Rainis Velarion) and Sonoi Mizuno (as Misaria, Daemon Targaryen's maid of honor).
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James Gunn's \"Peacemaker\" will get a spin-off about Amanda Waller

HBO Max will release a spin-off of James Gunn's \"Peacemaker.\" The plot will center on Amanda Waller, who heads the government organization A.R.G.U.S.
and a team of motley anti-heroes from Suicide Squad.Actress Viola Davis is reportedly involved in filming and production negotiations.
Crystal Henry, whose portfolio includes scripts for the TV series \"Watchmen\" and \"Remember Everything,\" is working on the script.
Among the producers is James Gunn.The plot is not disclosed, but it is rumored that the action will unfold after the events of the \"Peacemaker\" finale, in which a complicated problem falls on Waller's head.
In January, James Gunn confirmed that a Suicide Squad-esque spin-off was in development, but did not name a central character.
According to him, Waller's solo movie will not be as comedic as \"Peacemaker.\" In February, \"Peacemaker\" was renewed for a second season.

Sean Austin endorses Amazon's \"Lord of the Rings\" series

According to Peter Jackson, who played Sam in the original trilogy, at this past Calgary Expo 2022, the service has already presented him with some preliminary material that gave him goosebumps.Looks like they're on the right track.
I kept saying they'd do it right.
There's no way Amazon would pay nearly a billion dollars for a franchise just to screw it up.
Hopefully, with this series, they can attract a new generation of fans who will definitely get to know our movies,\" Austin concluded.As a reminder, the series will premiere in early September!

Craven the Huntsman should have been in Sam Raimi's \"Spider-Man 4\"

Every director has a movie he conceived but never brought to life, and Sam Raimi (\"Evil Dead,\" \"Spider-Man\") is no exception.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Raimi revealed that his version of \"Spider-Man 4\" with Tobey Maguire would have featured none other than Craven the Huntsman on the big screen.
Sure, next year the Spider-Man villain will finally hit the screens with Aaron Taylor-Johnson (\"Kick-Ass\") in the role, but it's hard to imagine what the horror-oriented director could have brought to his version.In addition to discussing his new film, \"Doctor Strange: In a Cartoon Network of Madness,\" Raimi also briefly touched on his vision for \"Spider-Man 4.\" Concept art by writer and illustrator Jeffrey Henderson previously revealed that versions of Vulture and Mysterio were also to appear.
Raimi wanted the role of the Vulture played by none other than John Malkovich, and Bruce Campbell, supposedly a frequent collaborator, played the cameo role of Mysterio.
If not for that, it looks like the film could have been a very crowded one, because Craven was supposed to appear in it.Here's what Raimi said about Craven's appearance in Spider-Man 4:We were going to use this character in the next Spider-Man; I always wanted to see Craven fight Spider-Man on the big screen.
I thought that would be really unique.
He's the greatest hunter, and Spider-Man is the most adroit rascal.
And I wanted to see Peter continue to evolve as a person.Next year Craven will finally get his right to life.
Taylor-Johnson will play the title role in the film directed by JC Chandor.
The character also nearly appeared in the recent Spider-Man: No Way Home before plans changed and Marvel struck deals with Willem Dafoe, Jamie Foxx and Alfred Molina to reprise their villainous roles.Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is released May 6, 2022.

Avatar: The Way of the Water\" trailer

Following the leaked first footage from James Cameron's upcoming film, the first trailer footage has also appeared online.
Apparently it was filmed on his phone one of the visitors CinemaCon, where the premiere trailer of the upcoming sci-fi movie took place.
You can watch it below, but the quality is pretty mediocre.
Most of the trailer is dedicated to the beautiful scenery of Pandora and its inhabitants, and, as you understand, it will be hard to appreciate it in this form, so if you don't want to spoil your impression, you better wait for the official premiere.
The trailer will be attached to the \"Dr.
Strange in the Multiverse of Madness\" premiere.
And a week after the start of distribution (sometime on May 10) it will be published online.
\"Avatar: The Way of the Water\" is the first of four planned sequels.
\"Avatar: The Way of the Water\" is finally due to be released in cinemas on December 15, 2022.
The plot will unfold several years after the events of the first film.

New \"Fantastic Four\" director quits

John Watts (\"Spider-Man: No Way Home\") has left the directing job of Marvel Studios' \"Fantastic Four\" reboot.
He attributed his departure to a desire to distance himself from superhero movies.
\"Making three Spider-Men was an incredible and life-changing experience for me.
I am eternally grateful to have been part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for seven years.
I hope we can work together again, but in the meantime, I can't wait to see the new version of the Fantastic Four.
\"Watts' decision was supported by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feigy.
The upcoming \"Four\" reboot first became known in December 2020, but the screenwriter's name, release date and cast are still unknown.To date, three feature-length \"Four\" films have been released: the 2005 film and its sequel, \"Invasion of the Silver Surfer,\" and the critically and fan-defeated 2015 version.
Watts will soon direct a thriller starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt for Apple TV+ and has a hand in producing the new \"Destination Point.\"

A Quiet Place spin-off has a new title

The new movie of the Quiet Place franchise was officially announced at the CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas.
The spin-off, titled A Quiet Place: Day One, will be released in 2023.The project was first announced last year.
The plot will probably tell about the very invasion of bloodthirsty monsters on Earth.
The film will be directed by Michael Sarnosky (\"Pig\").
Whether Emily Blunt, John Krasinski or Cillian Murphy will return to their roles is unknown.Paramount Studios also has a third installment of \"A Quiet Place\" starring Blunt and Krasinski as director in the project.
Presumably the film will hit theaters in 2025.
The previous parts earned over $600 million at the worldwide box office.

\"I thought it was impossible, but now I'm ready\": Sam Raimi is ready to direct \"Spider-Man 4\" with Tobey Maguire

Sam Raimi, director of the original \"Spider-Man\" trilogy, has repeatedly spoken positively about the franchise and lead actor Tobey Maguire.
Today he announced his willingness to participate in the filming of a direct sequel.
According to the director, the latest Marvel films make it possible to produce Spider-Man 4 with Tobey Maguire.I didn't think it was possible before, but the Dr.
Strange sequel and the cartoon universe have changed everything.
Now I'm ready and fully open to Spider-Man.
\"Sam Raimi told Moviepilot.The intense talk surrounding Tobey Maguire's version of Spidey offers real hope for a sequel to the trilogy.
Several reputable insiders have long stated that the movie studios are in serious discussion and Sam Raimi's willingness to return to the franchise now could be a major boost for Marvel and Sony.Whether \"Spider-Man 4\" will actually premiere remains to be seen, but for now we can only wait for the release of \"Doctor Strange: In the Madness Cartoon Network,\" which Sam Raimi directed.

Media: The working title of \"Blade\" with Mahershala Ali has been revealed

Foreign journalists claim to know the working title of the reboot of \"Blade\" starring Oscar-winning Mahershala Ali.
The film about the vampire killer inside Marvel Studios is titled \"Perfect Imprints.
\"Active production on the \"Blade\" film will reportedly begin this summer.
The crew has a script and cast ready to go, and now the basic set construction is nearing completion.
Filming is set to begin in July at a studio in Atlanta.Some fans are already trying to link the working title to the possible events of the film.
If you believe one of the many theories, the \"Blade\" reboot will be based on the very first superhero comic books.
At the center of the plot could be a detective investigation involving other Marvel heroes.The director of the new film is Bassam Tariq, and Stacey Osei-Kuffour is in charge of the script.
At the moment, \"Blade\" has no tentative release date.

A new animated anthology series is announced - Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi

Lucasfilm Studios has officially announced a new project in the Star Wars universe.
Fans of the popular franchise will soon be able to see an animated anthology series Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi (Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi), which will be made in the style of \"Love, Death and Robots\" from Netflix.
A full-length presentation of the project will take place in May.Rumors about the new animated series have been around since last fall, when the first images of the project and its description leaked online.
\"Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi\" is a full-fledged anthology series into the world of \"Star Wars,\" with Dave Filoni (\"Avatar: Legend of Aang\" and \"Star Wars: The Clone Wars\") in charge of production.Reportedly, the show will take place during the Old Republic in the midst of the war with the Sith.
Part of the episodes of the animated series could be based on the original comic book \"Tales of the Jedi\", but this information has not been officially confirmed.

The inimitable Michelle Pfeiffer is once again talking about her return to the role of Catwoman

While DC fans are eagerly awaiting the premiere of The Flash, where the official return of Michael Keaton's version of Batman should take place, Catwoman has shown up.
As it turns out, Keaton is far from the only star from the old guard willing to return to the franchise.
Catwoman performer in \"Batman Returns\" Michelle Pfeiffer has reiterated her willingness to participate in future superhero projects.In a conversation with reporters from The Hollywood Reporter, the actress admitted that she is open to all proposals.
Despite her age, Pfeiffer is ready to return to her flamboyant Catwoman image.
The actress would be happy to consider any offer from the studio, but would prefer a truly logical return of her character.Flash is set to premiere in June 2023.
Perhaps after the studio releases the film, we'll be able to find out more about the studio's plans, which will include the return of Catwoman, played by Michelle Pfeiffer.

James Gunn says he will never replace Chris Pratt as Star-Lord

A recent Twitter post posted pictures of Chris Pratt and Patrick Wilson side by side with the caption, \"Marvel.
Hear me out.
Just...
replace him.\" The tweet garnered nearly 200,000 likes, with many calling for Pratt's replacement.
But \"Guardians of the Galaxy\" director James Gunn came out in support of Chris Pratt, refuting all rumors that the actor for the role of Peter Quill/Star Lord in the Marvel Cinematic Universe could be replaced.Gunn responded to the tweet in Pratt's defense by asking:For what? For what? Because of your made-up, completely false beliefs about him? Because someone else said something untrue to you about him? Chris Pratt will never be replaced as Star-Lord, but - if that ever happened, we'd all go with him.One Twitter user responded to Gunn by asking, \"Is the director okay with being part of a homophobic church? Or does it not matter because he makes you money?\" To which the director immediately responded, \"It doesn't.
I know the church he goes to now.
Do you? (The answer is no, but you heard from someone who heard from someone who heard from someone that he goes to that church, so you decided, 'Yeah, well, I'll believe this awful thing I heard on the Internet about this celebrity!\").Pratt was affiliated with Zoe Church, an offshoot of Hillsong, a church that referred its LGBTQIA+ members to conversion therapy until 2011.
Elliot Page pointed out Pratt's affiliation back in 2019, tweeting:If you're a famous actor and you belong to an organization that hates a certain group of people, don't be surprised if someone just wonders why it's not being addressed.The actor responded to Page, saying that Zoe's church accepts all types of people and that \"there is no place in my or this world for hate.\"

DC's most anticipated project: reviews of the first \"Black Adam\" trailer appeared online

For a closed audience at CinemaCon 2022, the full trailer for \"Black Adam,\" starring Dwayne Johnson, was shown.
According to insiders, the roller brought the audience to a complete delight and now they are looking forward to the premiere of the tape.In the debut trailer of the picture the main character admits that he easily kills people to achieve his goal.
It is noted that the video shows a lot of action scenes, among which is a direct hit in the Black Adam.
To all appearances, the movie \"Black Adam\" will be a tougher version of \"Man of Steel.
The film is scheduled to premiere on October 21, 2022.

Incredible success for Spider-Man: No Way Home earned $1.9 billion

Spider-Man: No Way Home was the most successful and profitable movie about the Friendly Neighbor.
The film, featuring three different Spiders, grossed an incredible box office, almost approaching record numbers for the entire movie.It is reported that the final receipts of \"Spider-Man: No Way Home\" are $1.9 billion in five months.
According to analysts, the picture has brought Sony about $ 600 million net profit, Marvel Studios has received in turn only 25% of the total income of the film.According to the latest data, the last film about Spider-Man is also feeling confident in the retail market.
The film is being actively reviewed on available platforms and is being bought by physical editions.

Total Film shows new footage from the \"Obi-Wan Kenobi\" series

Total Film has shared new footage from the \"Obi-Wan Kenobi\" series in the \"Star Wars\" universe.The show will be set ten years after the events of \"Star Wars.
Episode III: Revenge of the Sith\".
Obi-Wan Kenobi, to the role of which Ewan McGregor will return, according to the plot, defeated his former apprentice Anakin Skywalker in a duel, and now he looks after the young Luke Skywalker on Tatooine.In the franchise, besides McGregor, Hayden Christensen will also return, a shot with which was published earlier.The mini-series of six episodes will premiere on Disney+ on May 27.

The first poster for \"John Wick 4\" with Keanu Reeves

Today marks the start of a major film event, CinemaCon 2022.
The event is full of interesting news about the long-awaited blockbusters.
The filmmakers of John Wick showed up at the event with the first poster of the movie and confirmed that the sequel with Keanu Reeves will be released with the subtitle \"John Wick 4: Hagakure\".
In addition, apparently now the main color for promotional materials will be green and red.John Wick 4 is scheduled to premiere on March 24, 2023.
It is possible that at CinemaCon 2022 the first teaser of the film will be shown.

Colleen O'Shaughnessy on \"Sonic 3\" characters

Colleen O'Shaughnessy, who lent her voice to Tales in \"Sonic\" Part 2, revealed which character she would like to see in the screen adaptation in Part 3.Recall that the \"Sonic\" franchise is a huge success.
The first picture broke records for the highest box office opening among video game adaptations.
The original film faced competition only after \"Sonic 2\" came out.
With such success, it's understandable that Paramount Pictures has given the green light for a third film and spin-offs.In her interview for ComicBook.com, O'Shaughnessy revealed which character from the franchise she would most like to see.
The actress chose Amy Rose.
O'Shaughnessy voiced Tales in \"Sonic Boom,\" where Amy has a prominent role.
The actress explained that there are many differences between the TV series and the Sonic video games, so she questioned which stories were appropriate to represent Amy Rose in the franchise.
Read the actress' full quote below.
\"I would love to have Amy Rose join our group.
Yes, exactly Amy...
But it's complicated because the games are very different from the Sonic Boom animated series.
It's a really complicated issue.
There was so much in the animated series.
It was a very different narrative from the games.\"

The trailer for the sci-fi series \"Night Sky\" is out

Streaming service Prime Video has released the debut trailer for Night Sky, a new eight-episode sci-fi series.
Starring Oscar winners Sissy Spacek (\"Carrie\") and J.K.
Simmons (\"Obsession\"), the story revolves around elderly couple Irene and Franklin York.
Many years ago they discovered a portal in their living room leading to an uncharted planet.
For a long time they managed to keep the secret until one day a mysterious stranger showed up on their doorstep.The showrunner of the series is Daniel S.
Connolly (\"Colony\").
All eight episodes will be available May 20.

James Gunn on Weasel from \"Suicide Squad\"

Director James Gunn discussed the future of the DC universe, recalling his infamous character from \"Suicide Squad.\" We're talking about Weasel, who is featured in the film, released in theaters and on the HBO Max platform in the summer of 2021.Recall that the picture has an extended beginning, proving to be one of the most complex and expensive jokes from James Gunn.
Mimicking the opening scene from 2016's Suicide Squad, the director introduced a new team of villains, performed by an all-star cast assembled for the Task Force X mission.One of the characters in the opening episode that caught the audience's attention was a repulsive anthropomorphic rodent named Weasel.
The character was computer-generated and portrayed by Gunn's brother Sean.
The latter also created the mocap during filming for Bradley Cooper's character, who gave the voice to Rocket Coon.
Although the character was thought to be dead after the opening scene, the stinger in the closing credits proves that he is alive and still looks pretty creepy.Recently, social media activist James Gunn talked about the future of DC.
One fan expressed a desire for Weasel to appear in the second season of \"Peacemaker.\" And while the director neither confirmed nor denied it, he stated, \"I really don't believe you've seen Weasel for the last time.\"