Here Is Your Spider-Man 4 Rumor Rundown!

Here Is Your Spider-Man 4 Rumor Rundown!

The good folks at UGO.com have compiled a list of what is fact and fiction for the wall crawlers 4th outing.

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By jman1977 - Nov 05, 2009 09:11 AM EST
Filed Under: The Amazing Spider-Man
Source: ugo.com

I love rumor rundowns. You get to read what is really going on and then you also get to see what is complete BS. Many thanks to UGO for providing the info for this installment of "Jman's Rumor Rundown"!

"Confirmed:

Spider-Man 4 will begin shooting in March 2010 with Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst signed on to star. (MTV)

It will be released on May 5, 2011 in theaters and IMAX. (Comingsoon.net)

The first draft of the script was written by James Vanderbilt (Zodiac) and rewritten by Pulitzer winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Robots). A new draft will be written by Gary Ross (Seabiscuit, Pleasantville). (IGN)

James Vanderbilt has also been hired to pen a Spidey 5 & 6. (MTV)

Raimi is planning a smaller, intimate movie using skills and sensibilities he picked up on Drag Me to Hell. This means less villains then Spider-Man 3. (Coventry Telegraph)

Producer Todd Black says the villain will be "a big part of New York" and that he/she will be one of the bad guys from the comics, not an original for the film. (NY Post)

J.K. Simmons will return as J. Jonah Jameson. (MTV)

Dylan Baker will return as Dr. Curt Connors, who many know as the alter-ego of Spidey villain The Lizard.

Rumor:

Could Carnage end up in Spider-Man 4? Or maybe he'll make an appearance in Venom or his own movie? (MTV)

Bruce Campbell, who has appeared in all of Raimi's Spider-Man films, may play a "major role" in the next installment, who some speculate could be Mysterio. (Access Hollywood)

During a Q&A at Wizard World, actor Michael Papajohn, who played the mugger who kills Uncle Ben in the first film, said he would be reprising his role in the new installment. (Comingsoon.net)

Spider-Man 4 could tie into the writer/director Gary Ross' own Venom movie. (MTV)

The Lizard could end up being the movie's only villain. (Marketsaw)

Willem Dafoe has ideas on how he could return to the franchise, but hasn't gotten a call. (MTV)

Debunked:

Producer Todd Black says the film will not feature the wedding of Peter Parker and Mary Jane. (NY Post)

The villain will not be Morbius the vampire (NY Post)"

And there you have it. Personally I think Raimi would be committing moviedom suicide if he does not use The Lizard. I mean come on? It would only make sense. The Dr. Curt Conner's character is ready to go. Slap your momma and let's bring it on!!!

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JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 11/5/2009, 9:34 AM
Great article jman1977!

I really dont get why The Lizard is such a popular choice just because Connor has had a minor part in the last two movies!

I'd much prefer to see villains like Electro or Scorpion with Lizard as a minor villain!
Ryden
Ryden - 11/5/2009, 9:34 AM
cool
lvlheaded
lvlheaded - 11/5/2009, 9:38 AM
surely "a big part of new york" would have to be kingpin related. tho a rumor is a rumor
realfirstavenger
realfirstavenger - 11/5/2009, 9:39 AM
the lizard is epic and I really hope he has a major part
he could carry the movie but i think the best idea ive heard was he Kraven hunts Lizard and inexplicitly ends up hunting Spiderman as well
thanks for the rundown jman, you own this site now sir
ironknight27
ironknight27 - 11/5/2009, 9:39 AM
joshw24- If they depict Electro similar to how he was in Mark Millar's run on Spiderman I think it would be visually great. I lke the idea of having Scorpion though. Depending on how they use the Lizard I think it could be killer.
StephenStrange
StephenStrange - 11/5/2009, 9:39 AM
I wonder when we will get our first bit of Cap news LOL!:P
tazmaniak
tazmaniak - 11/5/2009, 9:40 AM
Two villains can work in a movie, it just has to make sense.The Lizard/Kraven combo is a perfect mix.Predator/Hunter.With Spider-Man in the middle.He wants to stops the Lizard, but at the same time he wants to prevent Kraven from killing him.

I like the Lizard, but can they sustain the movie if he's the sole villain?Will he be just a mindless monster?Will he have Conners' personality?Will he have a villainous plot in the movie, or will Spider-Man just need to stop him from destroying the city?
realfirstavenger
realfirstavenger - 11/5/2009, 9:40 AM
oh and Bruce Campbell kicks so much ass
if he was the villian it would give the movie automatic credibility in my opinion
imnotwearinghockeypants
imnotwearinghockeypants - 11/5/2009, 9:44 AM
Stilt Man!
ThisFan
ThisFan - 11/5/2009, 9:44 AM
@jman Great article
ironknight27
ironknight27 - 11/5/2009, 9:44 AM
realfirstavenger- I think that they should give Bruce a bigger role after being in all of the movies thus far.
Tobuttica
Tobuttica - 11/5/2009, 9:44 AM
JoshW, read Spiderman 1-4 from the 90's. It's a great lizard story and features some of Todd McFarlane's kick ass work before he became a wierdo that spends a crapton on a baseball. The story showcases why the Lizard is awesome.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/5/2009, 9:45 AM
JMAN @ You should DELETE JOSH, coz he deletes ppl now!!!

: D

Just joking! ; D

Great stuff @ JMAN!!!!

We still need GERARD BUTLER up there as KRAVEN lol!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 11/5/2009, 9:53 AM
teabag: Lizard is just a 6ft gecko in a lab coat, lol! ;)

ironknight27: Yeah, Miller's run on Spider-Man was excellent and thats exactly how Electro should be portrayed on the big screen! Just imagine how visually exciting a Spider-Man vs. Electro fight would be!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 11/5/2009, 9:54 AM
LEE: You wrote like 5 comments saying you were going to comment later, lol! You cant blame me! :D Still, you've left a comment now so I wont delete it...promise!
realfirstavenger
realfirstavenger - 11/5/2009, 9:54 AM
ironknight, exactly. Hes going to have a part either way and if there is a role that would suit him why not give it to him
i think he would be a great Mysterio, but i dont think the character would translate well into the movie
especially if hes trying to keep the number of villians down, just mysterio would be weak
the lizard is terrifying and bad ass
FlashThompson
FlashThompson - 11/5/2009, 9:55 AM
I think the Lizard would be alright but if the villian will "be a big part of NYC" then I doubt it would be Lizard. I'm not sure who he's refering to as the villian.

I mainly blame Sony pictures for Spiderman 3 being mediocre. They pushed for Venom when in all honesty the story line with Venom could have been a movie all in itself. I think it would have been amazing with just Sandman and the new Goblin. I do understand why they made Harry Osbourne a villian. He was conflicted and betrayed by somebody who he considered his best friend.
jman1977
jman1977 - 11/5/2009, 9:56 AM
Iv got those books that Tobuttica is talking about and if you have not given them a read you def should. Lee your right! if they are going to have two villains then one has to play off the other. We need Kraven to hunt the lizard then you have your tie in, just like kenney said. I say leave Venom out of it unless your going to devote the screen time you need to accurately portray Venom, if not, leave it alone, nuff said.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/5/2009, 9:56 AM
JOSH @ Lol! ; D



I was doing some PAINTING!! : D
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/5/2009, 9:58 AM
JMAN @ Hell yeah and ive got them comics too a great read!! ; )

An kudos, VENOM & CARNAGE should stay in the VENOM spin off.
RandomHerm
RandomHerm - 11/5/2009, 10:01 AM
Good idea, jman1977, I think. Too much noise often; good to discriminate the disinformation.

I like Spidey. He is a nice guy. We need more nice guys.

Greetings.
niknik
niknik - 11/5/2009, 10:03 AM
I have no problem with two villains in one movie. That was the one facet of Spider-Man 3 that I liked. It had a "Marvel Team-Up" flavor to it that I thought was cool. Two heroes facing off against two villains makes one epic battle. It sounds as though he is scaling this one down a bit. Better have a strong script.
lc
lc - 11/5/2009, 10:03 AM
now now josh and leee
be good boys rember
its soon x mass lmao
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/5/2009, 10:11 AM


Lmao @ TEA @ lc! ; D
Bamf7
Bamf7 - 11/5/2009, 10:13 AM
It's GOT to be the Lizard. They gave it away by saying the villain is a "big part of NY" because of all the urban legends about there being alligators in the sewers of NY. It's the Lizard, I'm telling you!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 11/5/2009, 10:14 AM
LEE: Haha, great pic! Just left you a reply, lol!

teabag: LMAO! Lizard hasnt had his ass kicked by everyone in the Marvel Universe...didnt Tony Stark keep him as a pet for a little while though..? ;D

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JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 11/5/2009, 10:15 AM
A big part on New York? Didnt Electro once hook into NY's power grid? :)
6of13
6of13 - 11/5/2009, 10:16 AM
I would love to see The Lizard as the main villian. I can think of a number of ways to really use The Lizard as the main antagonist. Lizard is waaaaay better villian than Electro. Besides, I think The Lizard, or rather his mutated DNA, can have implications for Spider-Man into the 5th film. Don't forget that Spider-Man is alot about the science aspect as well.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/5/2009, 10:27 AM
Lmao @ TEA 'n' JOSH!! ; D



I think we're going around in circles with these reptle jokes!! KERMIT say's STOP!! : P
schuellerdg
schuellerdg - 11/5/2009, 10:32 AM
i think spiderman 3 had way too many villians. The lizard could take an entire movie. But it would make more sense to add Kraven the hunter in there. Infact it makes more sense than having the 3 characters that they put together for the last movie. If they were going to do sandman they should of had hydroman thus making it for a predictable but easy way of making their collective defeat. I don't know why they had to have sandman as his uncles killer. It didn't fit. Plus there wasn't any true character developement for any of the characters except for Osbourne. The didn't go into sandman learning his abilities. They really didn't explain Venom at all.

The fourth one has to redeem the third.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/5/2009, 10:39 AM
TEABAG @ BWAHHAHAHHAHHAHAHHAHHAHHAHAHA!!! : D
Bamf7
Bamf7 - 11/5/2009, 10:42 AM
@Josh - No offense...but there has never really been a good story with Electro as a character. I like him too, but the emotional story that accompanies the Lizard is much better. Yes, Electro did plug into the power grid once, but I'm not talking about stories in comics...I mean the urban legend of alligators in the sewers already exists here in the real world, therefore it's a big part of NY.

I would like to see another villain other than the Lizard as well, even if just for a bit...but I gotta say I really think they're gonna go with the Lizard on this one!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 11/5/2009, 11:06 AM
Bamf7: I take no offence because you arent wrong! Miller did a decent job with the character but he's otherwise never been given more thats made him anything other than a B list villain! :(

Personally, Id like Scorpion as the main villain and whilst he's still a PI looking into Spider-Man's identity for Jonah, Lizard could be a minor villain!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 11/5/2009, 11:12 AM
teabag & LEE: LMAO! Still cant see this guy making a good villain though! ;)

teaseatyourperil
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 11/5/2009, 11:13 AM
both electro and scorpion are more minor characters compared to lizard.
StephenStrange
StephenStrange - 11/5/2009, 11:17 AM
@ Tea: I agree.

Also that Mum-ra thing was pretty bizarre indeed. Your grasp of polular media never fails to astound me
SHHH
SHHH - 11/5/2009, 11:20 AM
I googled spiderman 4 and found this. Btw I finally figured out how to post pics! I took me months to figure out, im a noob what can i say.

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GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 11/5/2009, 11:23 AM
GUNSMITH'S GUESS=IT'S GOING TO BE THE LIZARD, BRUCE CAMPBEL WILL PLAY SOMEONE THAT TIES ALL HIS APPEARANCES TOGETHER.
Synestro40
Synestro40 - 11/5/2009, 11:24 AM
Okay, I have been waiting to post my opinion on the Spiderman 4 film for awhile. So here goes....
I am not thrilled with the Lizard or Kraven in the franchise, but if it can be presented in the hunter/predator concept I can live with that. Hey, I would even agree with Josh about Scorpion. There are alot of B and C-list villians to choose from, just don't care for most of them. Electro, Mysterio, Carnage, Tombstone, Kingpin, Vulture ehhhhh.
Okay, now for the controversial statement- bring back Norman Osborne! Its been done how many times in the comic and now Norman is pretty much running the country. They can say he survived in seclusion due to the "goblin serum." Have him be the man behind the scenes of the main conflict- don't reveal him until the very end (or just the suggestion that he is still out there pulling strings). Its plausible and fits into the Marvel world. That's just my two cents.
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