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Based on the classic Marvel Comics series, Sam Raimi's SPIDER-MAN deftly details the origin of the web-slinging superhero. When awkward New York City teenager Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) attends a class field trip to a laboratory, he gets bitten by a genetically altered spider while taking photos of his longtime crush, the .. Read more

Starring Tobey Maguire, Bruce Campbell, Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst
Director Sam Raimi
Genres Action/Adventure

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    Dafoe was first choice for Batman's The Joker

    • 28 Oct 2009

    Jack Nicholson almost lost out on the role of The Joker in 1989's Batman movie - because Spider-Man star Willem Dafoe was director Tim Burton's first choice. The Shining actor landed the iconic part opposite Michael Keaton as the Caped Crusader, but Dafoe admits the movie could have been very different had he agreed to work on the superhero film. He tells MTV.com, "Very early, they talked to me about playing (The Joker in) Batman." Dafoe decided against signing up for Batman and later... Read more

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    Shankman rocks out with Rock of Ages: The Movie

    • 21 Oct 2009

    Actor Tobey Maguire and filmmaker Adam Shankman are teaming up to adapt Broadway musical Rock Of Ages for the big screen. Shankman, who transformed the stage production of Hairspray into a Hollywood movie musical in 2007, will direct and choreograph the film, while Spider-Man star Maguire will co-produce the project. Filming is scheduled to begin next summer (10) with an anticipated release date in 2011, reports Daily Variety. Read more

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    Dunst signs up for Spider-Man 4

    • 10 Jun 2009

    Spider-Man has netted his leading lady - director Sam Raimi has persuaded Kirsten Dunst to sign up for the fourth instalment of the web-slinging superhero franchise. Dunst's return to the role of Mary Jane Watson was thrown into doubt after Raimi told reporters the actress was still pondering whether to rejoin the cast. But it has been confirmed the 26-year-old will reunite with Tobey Maguire - who had already agreed a deal to appear in the fourth and fifth movies. Now, film bosses are left... Read more

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    Dunst a doubt for Spider-Man 4

    • 24 Apr 2009

    Spider-Man may have to swing into action without his leading lady - movie bosses are still battling to persuade Kirsten Dunst to sign up for the fourth installment of the superhero franchise. The 26 year old has starred in all three Spider-Man films as Mary Jane Watson, opposite leading man Tobey Maguire. But while Maguire has confirmed he will appear in the fourth and fifth films in the franchise, Dunst is still pondering whether to rejoin the cast. Director Sam Raimi says, "I'm hoping that... Read more

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    Baby boy for Spider-Man Maguire

    • 09 May 2009

    Spider-Man star Tobey Maguire and his jewellery designer wife Jennifer Meyer are celebrating after becoming parents to a baby boy. The child, the couple's second, was born on Friday (08May09), according to America's Life & Style magazine. Maguire's spokeswoman confirmed the couple was expecting a little brother or sister for their two-year-old daughter Ruby late last year (08). Meyer gave birth to Ruby, in 2006. Read more

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      Based on the classic Marvel Comics series, Sam Raimi's SPIDER-MAN deftly details the origin of the web-slinging superhero. When awkward New York City teenager Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) attends a class field trip to a laboratory, he gets bitten by a genetically altered spider while taking photos ...