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GreenScar · 07-31-2008, 04:42 AM

The Hollywood reporter has an update (kind of) of Sony's plans with Venom:

The studio is developing the project, based on the gooey nemesis who appeared in "Spider-Man 3" and is hoping the character could serve as an antidote to the aging "Spider-Man" franchise in the way that Fox has used Wolverine to add longevity to its "X-Men" franchise.

But getting any spinoff off the ground, let alone one centered on a villain, can be tricky.

The studio had commissioned a draft of the script from Jacob Estes, a writer of the specialty film "Mean Creek," released several years ago by Paramount Classics. He's also attached to the Plan B drama "The Gifted."

But the studio is considering going in a different direction from Estes' script and is seeking writers for a new draft.

Casting also is no simple matter. Topher Grace played the character in the film, but agents have been eyeing the role for their clients, as Sony is not yet convinced the actor can carry a tentpole picture.

Clark Kent · 07-31-2008, 04:59 AM

The poor reception to Spider-man 3 will shut out any chance of a Venom movie.

GreenScar · 07-31-2008, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

The poor reception to Spider-man 3 will shut out any chance of a Venom movie.

Yeah, because Spider-man 3 didn't make any money.

Drewza89 · 07-31-2008, 05:01 AM

Venom is my favorite Spidey villain, so I'd like to see it. Just recast him because Topher was awful.

That Purple Stuff · 07-31-2008, 05:03 AM

Yeah I cant see a Villain alien movie being any good where the villain is the protagonist......

GreenScar · 07-31-2008, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by That Purple Stuff

Yeah I cant see a Villain alien movie being any good where the villain is the protagonist......

Predator? Alien?

That Purple Stuff · 07-31-2008, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonbird

Predator? Alien?

Thats why I did the ......

EricJ · 07-31-2008, 05:12 AM

Thought this was an "apology" spinoff for SM3--
Like Universal deliberately making "Scorpion King" to apologize for The Rock only being in "Mummy Returns" for three minutes...

GreenScar · 07-31-2008, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by That Purple Stuff

Thats why I did the ......

Sorry

Blu-Malibu2009 · 07-31-2008, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

Thought this was an "apology" spinoff for SM3--
Like Universal deliberately making "Scorpion King" to apologize for The Rock only being in "Mummy Returns" for three minutes...

LMAO, if Venom gets the same treatment the Scorpion King did, the fanboys will be even more pissed than they were about Spidey 3.

STARSCREAM · 07-31-2008, 06:59 AM

Venom is awesome! I would definaely see this movie.

Mxr5150 · 07-31-2008, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonbird

The Hollywood reporter has an update (kind of) of Sony's plans with Venom:

The studio is developing the project, based on the gooey nemesis who appeared in "Spider-Man 3" and is hoping the character could serve as an antidote to the aging "Spider-Man" franchise in the way that Fox has used Wolverine to add longevity to its "X-Men" franchise.

But getting any spinoff off the ground, let alone one centered on a villain, can be tricky.

The studio had commissioned a draft of the script from Jacob Estes, a writer of the specialty film "Mean Creek," released several years ago by Paramount Classics. He's also attached to the Plan B drama "The Gifted."

But the studio is considering going in a different direction from Estes' script and is seeking writers for a new draft.

Casting also is no simple matter. Topher Grace played the character in the film, but agents have been eyeing the role for their clients, as Sony is not yet convinced the actor can carry a tentpole picture.

If this is true...
I told everybody I saw SM3 with that you didn't see Venom die therefor he lives. Yay me!

charlie swords · 07-31-2008, 12:08 PM

never been a big venom fan....i could live without this...and they probably will just screw it up anyway.

Marine Mike · 07-31-2008, 12:23 PM

I think that this is the perfect way for the Spiderman series to redeem itself for its poor protrayal of Venom in Spiderman 3.

I'm not too sure about everyone else, but I was a die-hard Spiderman cartoon watching fiend as well as played all of the video games. So far Venom was my favorite villian so it'll definately be a sigh of relief if they properly showcase him in this movie.

Lucy Diamond · 07-31-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by charlie swords

never been a big venom fan....i could live without this...and they probably will just screw it up anyway.

I was a HUGE venom fan back in the McFarlane days of Spidey 298 to 318 but I totally agree that they will most likely screw this whole thing up.

Also...is that story true about The Scorpion King being an apology???

The Rock SSSSSSSSSSSSucked in The Mummy 2 and The entire Scorpion King movie was WRETCHED.

I think the scorpion king movie was made on Vince's dime and Universal just released it. I'm almost positive that while it is a universal release, it is a WWE Films production.

Anyone??

DR BLU NEO · 07-31-2008, 01:02 PM

Spider-man 3 did alright at box office. It did extremely well overseas. I can not imagine that it did bad on dvd rentals and sales. That is not including merchandise and promotionals.

Boxofficemojo.com lists spider-man 3 making the following coin in domestic and foreign theaters. Initially the domestic box office looks good, but considering the movie costs $280 million to make. Theater owners get roughly half of all ticket sales. Ergo, it needed to double $280 to make money. We're not even considering advertising.

Domestic: $336,530,303 37.8%
+ Foreign: $554,341,323 62.2%

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

= Worldwide: $890,871,626

DViper2399 · 07-31-2008, 09:01 PM

Story on Yahoo news, Link below:

http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/news/va/2...749749100.html

haushausman · 07-31-2008, 10:59 PM

They better keep Topher Grace... I think he did a good job the first time and would have lots of room to spread his wings in a spin-off.

Clark Kent · 07-31-2008, 11:26 PM

Spider-man 3 obviously was successful in monetary terms, but virtually no one thinks it is a good movie. Popular opinion of it is not good. I think in the long run it will be viewed very similarly to what people think of "Batman and Robin"...

fighthefutureofhd · 08-01-2008, 02:27 AM

spider-man 3 was nowhere near as bad as batman and robin. and it will never be that bad. spider-man 3 had it flaws it's nothing like batman and robin. batman and robin may well be one of the worst comic book movies made.

07-31-2008, 04:42 AM	#1
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	Venom movie news: The Hollywood reporter has an update (kind of) of Sony's plans with Venom: The studio is developing the project, based on the gooey nemesis who appeared in "Spider-Man 3" and is hoping the character could serve as an antidote to the aging "Spider-Man" franchise in the way that Fox has used Wolverine to add longevity to its "X-Men" franchise. But getting any spinoff off the ground, let alone one centered on a villain, can be tricky. The studio had commissioned a draft of the script from Jacob Estes, a writer of the specialty film "Mean Creek," released several years ago by Paramount Classics. He's also attached to the Plan B drama "The Gifted." But the studio is considering going in a different direction from Estes' script and is seeking writers for a new draft. Casting also is no simple matter. Topher Grace played the character in the film, but agents have been eyeing the role for their clients, as Sony is not yet convinced the actor can carry a tentpole picture.

07-31-2008, 01:02 PM	#16
DR BLU NEO Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Antarctica Blu-ray collection:161 Blu-ray reviews:6	Spidey 3 Spider-man 3 did alright at box office. It did extremely well overseas. I can not imagine that it did bad on dvd rentals and sales. That is not including merchandise and promotionals. Boxofficemojo.com lists spider-man 3 making the following coin in domestic and foreign theaters. Initially the domestic box office looks good, but considering the movie costs $280 million to make. Theater owners get roughly half of all ticket sales. Ergo, it needed to double $280 to make money. We're not even considering advertising. Domestic: $336,530,303 37.8% + Foreign: $554,341,323 62.2% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- = Worldwide: $890,871,626

07-31-2008, 09:01 PM	#17
DViper2399 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Syracuse,NY Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Sony Seriously talking about VENOM movie Story on Yahoo news, Link below: http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/news/va/2...749749100.html Last edited by DViper2399; 07-31-2008 at 09:10 PM.

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07-31-2008, 04:59 AM	#2
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	The poor reception to Spider-man 3 will shut out any chance of a Venom movie.

07-31-2008, 05:01 AM	#4
Drewza89 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	Venom is my favorite Spidey villain, so I'd like to see it. Just recast him because Topher was awful.

07-31-2008, 05:03 AM	#5
That Purple Stuff Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008	Yeah I cant see a Villain alien movie being any good where the villain is the protagonist......

07-31-2008, 05:12 AM	#8
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	Thought this was an "apology" spinoff for SM3-- Like Universal deliberately making "Scorpion King" to apologize for The Rock only being in "Mummy Returns" for three minutes...

07-31-2008, 06:59 AM	#11
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	Venom is awesome! I would definaely see this movie.

07-31-2008, 12:08 PM	#13
charlie swords Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	never been a big venom fan....i could live without this...and they probably will just screw it up anyway.

07-31-2008, 12:23 PM	#14
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	I think that this is the perfect way for the Spiderman series to redeem itself for its poor protrayal of Venom in Spiderman 3. I'm not too sure about everyone else, but I was a die-hard Spiderman cartoon watching fiend as well as played all of the video games. So far Venom was my favorite villian so it'll definately be a sigh of relief if they properly showcase him in this movie.

07-31-2008, 10:59 PM	#18
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	They better keep Topher Grace... I think he did a good job the first time and would have lots of room to spread his wings in a spin-off.

07-31-2008, 11:26 PM	#19
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Spider-man 3 obviously was successful in monetary terms, but virtually no one thinks it is a good movie. Popular opinion of it is not good. I think in the long run it will be viewed very similarly to what people think of "Batman and Robin"...

08-01-2008, 02:27 AM	#20
fighthefutureofhd Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Dry County	spider-man 3 was nowhere near as bad as batman and robin. and it will never be that bad. spider-man 3 had it flaws it's nothing like batman and robin. batman and robin may well be one of the worst comic book movies made.

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