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"Spider-Man 4" Snares New Scribe

Oct 30, 2007, 07:01 PM | by Nicole Sperling

Categories: Movie Biz

A writers' strike may be upon us, but that hasn't slowed Sony's plans for Spider-Man 4. James Vanderbilt, the writer behind David Fincher's gritty thriller Zodiac, has been hired to pen the script for the new Spidey installment. (Vanderbilt may not be able to write during the strike, but the WGA can't stop him from thinking, right?) It's unknown whether Sam Raimi will direct the four-quel, but he's likely to be involved in some way. The studio is scheduling the film for a 2010 release.   

Melissa Tue, Oct 30, 2007 at 08:13 PM EST

Its about time theres going to be spiderman 4 in 2009.I hopefully its going to have the same Actors/Actresses.The same cast from 3 spiderman movies

Rick Tue, Oct 30, 2007 at 08:28 PM EST

The last film was atrocious and, hopefully, a more coherent storyline by a detail-oriented writer like Vanderbilt will make the fourth in the series a stronger film.

Space Disc Jockey Tue, Oct 30, 2007 at 08:52 PM EST

Very interesting. "Zodiac" was written well and I would like to see a REALLY dark Spider-man film.

Peter's "dark" turn in Spider-man 3 was LAME as hell and was more of a comedy (strolling down the street, poiting fingers at women like a freak'in dork).

And as we all know, Venom in the film was a joke!! Very disappointed how he was handled. I know Raimi didn't want to include Venom in the first place, and the movie shows it.

I welcome a new writer and...a new director. Raimi, please direct the Evil Dead remake or something new.

manimal Tue, Oct 30, 2007 at 10:08 PM EST

Why look! It's a dead horse! Let's beat it!

Third time was not the charm for the last one....I say everybody move on.

Ronald Tue, Oct 30, 2007 at 10:15 PM EST

this is good news
I loved spider-man 3, sam raimi is the man. I hope they have the lizard and mysterio as the main viilains. altough, I wouldnt be against seeing venom again or sandman. oh, and to all you spider-man 3 bashers out there the film was a financial success and stan lee and avi arad both approved of it so that is good enough for me.

Ronald Tue, Oct 30, 2007 at 10:15 PM EST

this is good news
I loved spider-man 3, sam raimi is the man. I hope they have the lizard and mysterio as the main viilains. altough, I wouldnt be against seeing venom again or sandman. oh, and to all you spider-man 3 bashers out there the film was a financial success and stan lee and avi arad both approved of it so that is good enough for me.

Melissa Tue, Oct 30, 2007 at 11:24 PM EST

Spider-Man 3 was awesome! watched the dvd today, can't wait for Spider-Man 4! Hope Raimi and the cast return!

Gavin Wed, Oct 31, 2007 at 12:49 AM EST

Hooray! (Happy Halloween, everybody!)

Douglas Wed, Oct 31, 2007 at 05:57 AM EST

I thought Spiderman 3 was pretty good - the story was okay (it did seem to drag on a little), and the graphics and action were really, really cool. Perhaps, with a new writer, the storyline will pick up. And if that is the case, along with the action and graphics, Spiderman 4 will do even better than the other 3.

Brian Wed, Oct 31, 2007 at 09:06 AM EST

Stop them from further ruining this franchise. 3 was appalllingly bad, and the cast has already said they are not returning, so why bother?

Matt Wed, Oct 31, 2007 at 09:28 AM EST

Spiderman is starting to get the Alien movies feel to it. First 2 movies are great then it all goes down hill

Rob Wed, Oct 31, 2007 at 12:43 PM EST

Spiderman was good, 2 was ok, 3 should never have been made.

Luis Wed, Oct 31, 2007 at 03:13 PM EST

How many more times does spiderman have to come to the rescue of Maryjane? I was really rooting for her to die in the movie. The storyline was the worst and for anyone else to say otherwise, clearly you guys are fans.

Tom Wed, Oct 31, 2007 at 06:02 PM EST

I have watched all the spiderman movies so when the spiderman 4 going to come out i will go watch it too
and i can't wait for that

KoolMoeJoe Wed, Oct 31, 2007 at 06:59 PM EST

I love all the Spidey films, there's something about them that really makes me happy. I'm aroused to the thought of Spider-Man 4 being made. Oh, and I really need a girlfriend.

Jim C Thu, Nov 1, 2007 at 10:28 AM EST

Ugh. SM3 was terrible. If they make another one, please please please do a better writing job and do not just cram in as many special effects as possible. I loves 1 and 2. 3 was one of the worst pieces of crap ever.

thomas Sat, Nov 3, 2007 at 12:45 AM EST

thanksssss

raino Sat, Nov 3, 2007 at 04:51 PM EST

James Vanderbilt has writer for spider-man 4.He say's that spider-man 4 main villian is special effect as a MYSTERIO. Mysterio carachter is revealed.And you see real Mysterio this aadres: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8VIIHLL9pQ

Suman Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 02:33 AM EST

I hope that spider man 4 will be better than 1 2 3 in spider man 4 bring the punisher and bring the mysterio as well as fat boy king pin god me villian

Suman Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 02:33 AM EST

I hope that spider man 4 will be better than 1 2 3 in spider man 4 bring the punisher and bring the mysterio as well as fat boy king pin god me villian

Suman Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 02:34 AM EST

I hope that spider man 4 will be better than 1 2 3 in spider man 4 bring the punisher and bring the mysterio as well as fat boy king pin god me villian

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Daniel Sat, Nov 10, 2007 at 03:21 PM EST

Spiderman 3 was awsome and the thought of a fourth excites me. To those who were dissapointed in the villains keep this in mind both of them survived. So they have another chance to do them justice. If you don't believe me about eddies survival watch the end of spiderman 3 with the comentary on and topher grace spills the beans about eddie brock surviving to fight another day.

The Real One Sat, Nov 10, 2007 at 11:36 PM EST

I don't care what all those comic book nerds are saying about Spiderman 3, I loved it, (except the part where he is dancing around-lame) I can't wait to see the next installment!

DAREDEVIL Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 07:12 PM EST

SPIDERMAN 3 WAS A PREETY GOOD FILM BUT SPIDERMAN 4 SHOULD HAVE ALLOT OF ACTION tOBEY FOR SURE SHOULD STILL STAY AND OTHER MARVEL CHARCTERS SHOULD TEAM WITH SPIDEY AGAINST THE VILLANS. SPeaking of villians they should be carnage,and mysterio.And speaking about marvel hereos some classy hereoes should show up like yellow jacket,thor,longshot and lukecage.ANd aunt may has to go,sorry.ANd peter and mj should get back together.

DAREDEVIL Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 07:12 PM EST

SPIDERMAN 3 WAS A PREETY GOOD FILM BUT SPIDERMAN 4 SHOULD HAVE ALLOT OF ACTION tOBEY FOR SURE SHOULD STILL STAY AND OTHER MARVEL CHARCTERS SHOULD TEAM WITH SPIDEY AGAINST THE VILLANS. SPeaking of villians they should be carnage,and mysterio.And speaking about marvel hereos some classy hereoes should show up like yellow jacket,thor,longshot and lukecage.ANd aunt may has to go,sorry.ANd peter and mj should get back together.

Yellow Jacket Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 07:26 PM EST

Spider-Man 4 has to have a lot of action. Tobey should stay for sure! The villans should be Carnage,The Lizard,and Mysterio. Spidey needs partners which should be:Yellow Jacket,Thor and Captain America. To make Spider-Man 4 the movie more interesting,J.J from the Daily Beaugle should be captured. One more thing, Aunt May has to go! She should die in Spider-Man 4. At the end they defeat the villans and Spidey gets a son. This is how the movie should be.

Black Cat Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 07:46 PM EST

Spider-Man 3 was an awsome Movie! I cant wait 'till Spider-Man 4!! One thing that I hated from the movie was when Harry died. They should of never done that,I was so dissapointed. Another thing is that Mysterio should be in the fourth movie. Also I think its time for Aunt May to die. I mean how older can she get? I think all the actors who previously did the movie should return. It defenitly needs more action! There should definetly be more heroes! Spider-Man can't save everyone! He needs some partners, like Captian America and Yellow Jacket. Some of the villans they should fight could be Mysterio. MaryJane and Peter should not get back together,sorry! This is how Spider-Man 4 should be!

armeian hater Sun, Dec 23, 2007 at 06:59 PM EST

i hate armenians they smell + the movie sucked ps dont do it man its not wroth all that money.......i need a girlfreind im single

armeian hater Sun, Dec 23, 2007 at 06:59 PM EST

i hate armenians they smell + the movie sucked ps dont do it man its not wroth all that money.......i need a girlfreind im single

No Name Sun, Dec 23, 2007 at 07:03 PM EST

I think the Spider-Man 3 movie was awsome!!!! They should do another one!

GABIN Mon, Dec 24, 2007 at 11:40 PM EST

1 was asome 2 was ok and 3 has pure s***! IT was horribal u guys need to make the movie soooo much better if i were to make spiderman 4 yellow jacket would have to be in it or it would be s*** again. It went from goood to s*** spiderman needs more porn and cussing.....yellow jacket roles!!!!!!

GABIN Mon, Dec 24, 2007 at 11:40 PM EST

1 was asome 2 was ok and 3 has pure s***! IT was horribal u guys need to make the movie soooo much better if i were to make spiderman 4 yellow jacket would have to be in it or it would be s*** again. It went from goood to s*** spiderman needs more porn and cussing.....yellow jacket roles!!!!!!

Tom Hanks(not really) Mon, Dec 24, 2007 at 11:46 PM EST

Spider-Man 3 was a piece of crap!! I think educational televition is better than that piece of s***! The only way to make the movie awsome would be to add Yellow Jacket to it! Yellow Jacket rules yall. Good night America!!

??? Mon, Jan 7, 2008 at 11:30 PM EST

Be suprised if i saw yellow jacket in it.........

??? Mon, Jan 7, 2008 at 11:31 PM EST

Be suprised if i saw yellow jacket in it.........

marvel lover Mon, Jan 7, 2008 at 11:43 PM EST

dude ill trade u for my 7.8 issue! It does have yellow jacket,the buzz, ALso my 1st issue i anit giving it well u wana pay me... well ooo ya spiderman4.. i think carnage reminds me when issue 3.9 when venom meets carnage then again mysterio issue 4.5 in mint condition na vulture 1st issue aahhh worthless u know wats asome when thor and loki team up and the soliders cant stop them and hes all like i amm the *****! good i laughed so hard oo and cloak and dagger issue 7.8 elctrio used his hiper beam uhhhh idoit... spiderman copletese marvel because when he gets the syomboyite and vs venomthe comic was better and y carnage got is powers ooo and spidergirl the first time she was making her costume she was naked!!!!! hahah i love marvel catch ya later yellowjacket!!!!!!!!!!!!

marvel lover Mon, Jan 7, 2008 at 11:43 PM EST

dude ill trade u for my 7.8 issue! It does have yellow jacket,the buzz, ALso my 1st issue i anit giving it well u wana pay me... well ooo ya spiderman4.. i think carnage reminds me when issue 3.9 when venom meets carnage then again mysterio issue 4.5 in mint condition na vulture 1st issue aahhh worthless u know wats asome when thor and loki team up and the soliders cant stop them and hes all like i amm the *****! good i laughed so hard oo and cloak and dagger issue 7.8 elctrio used his hiper beam uhhhh idoit... spiderman copletese marvel because when he gets the syomboyite and vs venomthe comic was better and y carnage got is powers ooo and spidergirl the first time she was making her costume she was naked!!!!! hahah i love marvel catch ya later yellowjacket!!!!!!!!!!!!

yellow jacket Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 10:03 PM EST

Dear marvel lover who the hell are u....dude im not gonna pay u for that 1st issue when i have it already in mint condition so leave me alone werido........

yellow jacket Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 10:03 PM EST

Dear marvel lover who the hell are u....dude im not gonna pay u for that 1st issue when i have it already in mint condition so leave me alone werido........

nesafishy Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 10:11 PM EST

Did i say that spiderman 4 will rock!!! 3 was ok i guess... 1 was pure s***! next time i need better action !!! i will like spiderman4......hopfully!! ps tobey is cool

nesafishy Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 10:11 PM EST

Did i say that spiderman 4 will rock!!! 3 was ok i guess... 1 was pure s***! next time i need better action !!! i will like spiderman4......hopfully!! ps tobey is cool

shelly Thu, Jan 17, 2008 at 09:43 PM EST

I really like spiderman 3 i would like Venom in the next movie nesafishy is right toby does rock laughs weird.

heena Fri, Jan 18, 2008 at 10:11 PM EST

I LOVE SPIDER-MAN 1 2 ND 3 N IF 4 ISNT GOOD IMA BE PISSED OFF BUT I KNOE IT IS GOOD MY LIL BRO WATCHES SPIDER-MAN 3 EVERYDAY ALMOST HE CAN EVEN MAKE VENDOMS NOISE IT IS AWSOME BUT KINDA ANOYIN LOL BUT YEA IF U WERE HURR RIGHT NOW SITTIN IN 1 ROOM AWAY FRM HIM AND HE WAS IN ANOTHER ROOM U CAN HURR HIM MAKE THE NOISE IT IS KINDA FUNNY U CAN EVEN HURR HIM OUTSIDE LOL BUT YEA HE IS MY ALARM CLOCK!! I REALLY HOPE SPIDER-MAN 4 ISNT A WASTE OF TIME I HOPE I HVE TIME TO WATCH IT TO BCUZ MN I AM THE MOST BUSIEST PERSON U CAN FIND LOL I AM ALWAYS OUT WIT MY FRIENDS OR I GOTS TO GO TO A WEDDIN OR A PARTY OR I GOT PPL OVER BUT YEA

I LOVE SPIDER-MAN

heena Fri, Jan 18, 2008 at 10:11 PM EST

I LOVE SPIDER-MAN 1 2 ND 3 N IF 4 ISNT GOOD IMA BE PISSED OFF BUT I KNOE IT IS GOOD MY LIL BRO WATCHES SPIDER-MAN 3 EVERYDAY ALMOST HE CAN EVEN MAKE VENDOMS NOISE IT IS AWSOME BUT KINDA ANOYIN LOL BUT YEA IF U WERE HURR RIGHT NOW SITTIN IN 1 ROOM AWAY FRM HIM AND HE WAS IN ANOTHER ROOM U CAN HURR HIM MAKE THE NOISE IT IS KINDA FUNNY U CAN EVEN HURR HIM OUTSIDE LOL BUT YEA HE IS MY ALARM CLOCK!! I REALLY HOPE SPIDER-MAN 4 ISNT A WASTE OF TIME I HOPE I HVE TIME TO WATCH IT TO BCUZ MN I AM THE MOST BUSIEST PERSON U CAN FIND LOL I AM ALWAYS OUT WIT MY FRIENDS OR I GOTS TO GO TO A WEDDIN OR A PARTY OR I GOT PPL OVER BUT YEA

I LOVE SPIDER-MAN

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mitchel Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 09:48 PM EST

Needs to have carnage in next one!

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