“You seriously think I’m a cop? In a skintight red and blue suit?”
by Matt Sernaker, Managing Editor
While it might be several months before The Amazing Spider-Man hits theaters (July 3rd), a select group of fans and press were treated to a special sneak preview of the upcoming release in several cities around the world. ComicsOnline was invited to participate in this global event, attending the Los Angeles component of the simulcast. This event included special appearances by Director Marc Webb (Los Angeles), Andrew Garfield (New York), Emma Stone (Rio), Producer Matt Tolmach (Rio), Producer Avi Arad (Rio), and Rhys Ifans (London).
Following the introductions of the cast and crew, fans were treated to the new 3-D trailer, which will be released online on Feb 7th.
So what is “The Untold Story” of Spider-Man? Marc Webb answered this very important question: “I think there are a lot of things from the Spider-Man canon that haven’t yet been explored cinematically. This movie really starts off with Peter Parker and his parents, which is something we’ve never really seen before, and I think that was something we were all really interested in exploring as filmmakers.”
Emma Stone discussed the differences between Gwen Stacy and Mary Jane: “Gwen is a yin to Mary Jane’s Yang. Gwen’s a valedictorian, and has a great relationship with her father. Gwen falls in love with Peter Parker while MJ falls in love with Spider-Man.”
The next question went to Rhys Ifans, regarding how The Lizard is different than other Spider-Man villains: “They’re all human, and flawed like Peter Parker, but what makes my character have an emotional presence is his relationship with Peter Parker’s Dad.”
The final question went to Andrew Garfield, as he answered what made him want to play Spider-Man: “Because I’m not an idiot. Everyone here wants to be him.” Garfield also quipped, “hopefully next time it will be someone half-Hispanic and half African-American.”
Before they wrapped up the event, Webb offered the audience a chance to see an extended sizzle reel, which included new (and unfinished) footage. This additional provided a better insight into what we can expect when the film is released in a few months, and featured some fantastic moments between Peter and Gwen, Spider-Man in action, Dennis Leary as Captain Stacy, Martin Sheen as Uncle Ben, and several great shots of The Lizard.
Check out the official press release for The Amazing Spider-Man, that was distributed earlier today:
CULVER CITY, Calif., February 6, 2012 – Sony Pictures Entertainment today unveiled an extended look at the upcoming movie
The Amazing Spider-Man™ by bringing it directly to the fans in 13 cities around the world in anticipation of the launch of the film’s new trailer online tomorrow beginning at 3 AM EST / 12 AM PST, it was announced today by Marc Weinstock, president, Worldwide Marketing for Sony Pictures.
The Amazing Spider-Man will be released in theaters nationwide on July 3, 2012.
With Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker/Spider-Man) in New York, director Marc Webb in Los Angeles, Rhys Ifans (Dr. Curt Connors) in London, and Emma Stone (Gwen Stacy) along with producers Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach in Rio de Janeiro, the filmmakers and lead cast came together via satellite to answer questions and show the fans the 2½-minute trailer as well as a special extended sneak preview of the film. In addition to LA, New York, London, and Rio, audiences gathered in Mexico City, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Paris, Moscow, Tokyo, Seoul, and Sydney to see the filmmakers’ presentation as well as the footage and trailer. The new trailer will be available online tomorrow, beginning at 3 AM EST / 12 AM PST, at
www.TheAmazingSpiderMan.com. Fans can also follow the action on Twitter @SpiderManMovie and include hashtag #AmazingSpiderMan. The trailer debuts in theaters this weekend.
Commenting on the announcement, Weinstock said, “As we were looking to debut the next trailer, it was important to us to share it with some of our most dedicated fans first. We’re thrilled that we were also able to bring our cast and filmmakers together with moviegoers from all over the world to premiere the trailer and give them a special sneak peek at some extended footage.”
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