I'm actually excited about this reboot! I think it's a chance for a fresh start and take on the webslinger and I also think it was incredibly WISE of Sony to stay away from the month of May 2012 as Spidey would have had to take on "The Avengers!" Nuff Said!
PER VARIETY.COM:
'Spider-Man' swings into 3D
Spider-Man is the latest tentpole to get the 3D treatment.
Columbia Pictures has decided to make the next installment, which follows Marvel superhero Peter Parker during the high school years, in 3D.
Studio has also dated the Marc Webb-helmed pic for July 3, 2012.
"Spider-Man is the ultimate summer movie-going experience, and we're thrilled the filmmakers are presenting the next installment in 3D," said Jeff Blake, chairman of Sony Pictures worldwide marketing & distribution.
"Spider-Man is one of the most popular characters in the world, and we know audiences are eager and excited to discover Marc's fantastic vision for Peter Parker and the franchise."
The untitled film lense later this year from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt. Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin will produce.
Here's the official statement from Sony (Thanks to Collider.com!)
CULVER CITY, Calif., February 10, 2010 - Spider-Man will swing into theaters worldwide in 3D beginning July 3, 2012, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, Chairman of Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing & Distribution. The new film which is still untitled, will begin production later this year directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt. Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin will produce the film from Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios.
Commenting on the announcement, Blake said, “Spider-Man is the ultimate summer movie-going experience, and we’re thrilled the filmmakers are presenting the next installment in 3D. Spider-Man is one of the most popular characters in the world, and we know audiences are eager and excited to discover Marc’s fantastic vision for Peter Parker and the franchise.”
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