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Tweet Not unexpectedly, the official opening of the Spider-Man musical has been delayed again; the new opening date is February 7th. The New York Times delves into the story: Originally slated to open in February 2010, and then pushed back to January 11, 2011 after delays, injuries and financial problems, this time the musical needs [...]
Well, it has actually happened. We’ve been covering the Spider-Man musical story since it was first whispered, 5 or 6 years ago, and last year, at the Foxwoods Theatre in Manhattan, the very first public performance of the musical, directed by theater great Julie Taymor, with music by Bono and the Edge, of well known rock band, U2. Some thought this day would never come.
…or at least have a storyline named after him. Teasers of Spidey’s death have been revealed to be the ULTIMATE Spider-Man, not 616 Spidey. Brian Bendis and Mark Millar will do the deed, aided and abetted by Sara Pichelli, David Lafuente, and Leinil Yu.
Tweet Variety is reporting that Sony has found its new Peter Parker and it’s British actor Andrew Garfield, previously seen in THE IMAGINARIUM OF DOCTOR PARNASSUS and upcoming in THE SOCIAL NETWORK. Garfield will star in a new series of Spider-Man movies focusing on young adult concerns and superheroics, to be directed by Marc Webb. [...]
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