Sony To "Never Ever Ever" Give Up Spider-Man Film Rights

According to AintItCoolNews Sony are "Never ever ever" going to give up the franchise.

By tobetheligo - May 22, 2013 03:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Spider-Man
Source: aintitcoolnews.com

Earlier today it was reported that Sony was interested in selling some of their movie franchises. The Register claimed that "Sony has said that it will consider a proposal from activist investor Daniel Loeb that the group should sell off parts of its music and movies business, which includes popular franchises Spider-Man and Resident Evil and the weepy ballads of Brit crooner Adele."

However from the folks over at AintItCoolNews, have done some investigating on their own and we now have a statement from Amy Pascal at Sony, she's the co-chair of the whole Sony Pictures Entertainment, and she had this to say. She said that she would "Never ever ever" let go of the Spider-Man franchise. AintItCoolNews also mentioned that "she feels the property is directly tied to her legacy and time at SONY. Not just that, she is really thrilled by the work on the new film."



So there you have it folks, it looks like ol web-head wont be joining the Avengers any time soon.
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Reviewscrub72
Reviewscrub72 - 5/22/2013, 3:41 PM
FVCK U SONY!
CaptainObvious
CaptainObvious - 5/22/2013, 3:46 PM
Considering that Spider-Man is the only franchise that is making Sony alot of money, they would probably rather die than part ways with Spidey.
ruadh
ruadh - 5/22/2013, 3:48 PM
NEWSFLASH.
koolaidbag
koolaidbag - 5/22/2013, 3:50 PM
This doesn't mean Sony, and marvel can't still work together, and share the property.
TheGambitFreak
TheGambitFreak - 5/22/2013, 3:51 PM
And that is what will exactly happen, @Obvious.

Sony's going down the tubes fast. Hell, it surprised everyone they didn't file bankruptcy by the end of 2012... Wait until another hit goes down. The PSVita bombed, so has countless of their other electronics. The company is a dog with one leg. It's better to put it out of it's misery. However, they sell their franchises, they could prolong the inevitable for a few more years...
TheGambitFreak
TheGambitFreak - 5/22/2013, 3:54 PM
And why in the hell would Spidey be in Avengers? He is not an Avenger, he stepped in during the heroic age cause all shit hit the fan. But he's not an Avenger.

"In a war,
you give everything you got,
that makes you an Avenger."

Spidey can't survive a war. He's no match for Cap or Thor or Vision or Panther or Hulk or Iron Man.

The Avengers are the guys Petey calls when shit gets outta hand.
TheManFromMars
TheManFromMars - 5/22/2013, 3:54 PM
In other news...
tobetheligo
tobetheligo - 5/22/2013, 3:55 PM
Sorry for the messed up grammer and spelling, this was my first article.
TheBeard
TheBeard - 5/22/2013, 3:59 PM
tobetheligo
tobetheligo - 5/22/2013, 4:05 PM
Can anyone tell me how to edit an article?
WYLEEJAY
WYLEEJAY - 5/22/2013, 4:11 PM
Uh.....dude, Spider man joined the Avengers before the Heroic Age. He is an Avenger. Along with a couple hundred other heroes.
PLUSH
PLUSH - 5/22/2013, 4:12 PM
Assholes.
TheGambitFreak
TheGambitFreak - 5/22/2013, 4:14 PM
"and yes, spidey could easily slap the shit out of puny cap"


Wow... Really now? I don't think so. Cap can't exactly get tired. He "Could do this all day". Spidey would not last.

"The voice to tame a beast and command a God." Captain America is the real deal. His strength, fighting capabilities and strategy all far outweigh Parker's. It's honestly a flawless victory.
WYLEEJAY
WYLEEJAY - 5/22/2013, 4:34 PM
Lets see here,

Spider man.
Ten ton class strength.
Reflexes enhanced and with Spider sense can dodge bullets.
You must of missed the issue when Spider man caught Caps shield and then smacked him with it.

Captain America.
Eight hundred pound strength class.
Enhanced speed and reflexes.
Indestructible shield. That apparently doesn't do much against Spider man.
He is a better martial artist, but he would get tired before Spider man.
Spider man heals a little faster than Cap.

BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 5/22/2013, 5:01 PM
I hardly ever agree with Jollem, but he is right about Spidey beating Cap.
Ocelot
Ocelot - 5/22/2013, 5:10 PM
Who the hell seriously thought that they would, it's their main and only consistent money making film franchise, it would severly cripple them if they let it go. Spider-man doesn't even need to go back to marvel studios
ruadh
ruadh - 5/22/2013, 5:17 PM
"And why in the hell would Spidey be in Avengers? He is not an Avenger, he stepped in during the heroic age cause all shit hit the fan. But he's not an Avenger."

He was an Avenger long before the heroic age. He was an Avenger before Dark Reign, before Secret Invasion, and before Civil War, as well during all those times. That's quite a run for someone that's "never been".

I'm fine with a cinematic Avengers team that never has Spider-Man on the roster, but just like Daredevil and other heroes, it would just be cool to have them fight alongside the Avengers.
dkhager
dkhager - 5/22/2013, 5:20 PM
i wish these big money hungry exec would quit being douchebags and work together..its so childish..work together bring it all together
BritishMonkey
BritishMonkey - 5/22/2013, 5:25 PM
Good. Spidey shouldn't be involved with the Avengers.
CaptainKangarooPimp
CaptainKangarooPimp - 5/22/2013, 5:52 PM
Sony will give up the rights to Spider-Man... when superhero films lose their popularity.
AUSSYACE
AUSSYACE - 5/22/2013, 7:13 PM
FACE FRON TRUE BELIEVERS...

THIS IS WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE SPIDEY FRANCHISE...

AND THIS IS HOW SPIDEY 2 WILL TURN OUT...

I'D GET RID OF IT AS WELL...

TypicalParkerLuck
TypicalParkerLuck - 5/22/2013, 9:23 PM
just to add input in the Spidey vs Cap debate.... Spider-Man has K.O.'d a t-rex with one punch.I doubt one punch to Cap would be difficult to render a knockout. The only thing Cap has over Spider-Man is fighting skills, which Spider-Man doesn't really need since he combines all of his powers while fighting anyway to make combos that would quickly overwhelm Cap.
superotherside
superotherside - 5/22/2013, 10:32 PM
I hope this isn't true. Hope they are forced to sell the franchise. And I hope Disney jumps at it.

On Spidey vs. Cap debate: SM is obviously stronger, tougher, faster, and a bit more agile than Cap, on the other hand is more experienced, and has age on Parker. Both I would say have the same amount of endurance on an emotional level. No matter what they would never give up. Just the type of guys they are. So if for instance they 'knew each other' like in Civil War and didn't really want to fight, I could see Cap winning just because he would probably get Spidey to underestimate him and pull his punches. Thus allowing Cap the perfect opportunities to strike a K.O.

Now if they were fighting to the death, it would be completely different. Spider-man wouldn't pull any of his punches and use all of his powers to beat Cap to death. Say Spidey lands a few punches. After just a few full punches that could even hurt Hulk or Dinosaurs Cap wouldn't be standing for long. And Spidey isn't restricted to punches. He could throw him though a building, or pound him into the pavement a few times, or smash a car over his head. Seriously Cap wouldn't stand a chance in that situation.
Luminus
Luminus - 5/22/2013, 10:49 PM
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