As a guest on an Italian tv Show called "Quelli che il calcio", actor John Malkovich has confirmed that he will play The Vulture in Spider-Man 4.
He has confirmed the production's stopped and that he's waiting on the screenplay.
Finally he said that he is hoping that the shooting will begin very soon.
Editors note: My Italian's a bit rusty, but I think the title of the article certainly sounds like it's confirmed. I'll take Cyc89's word on it! Cool? Not cool?