VIDEO: Andrew Garfield Gives New SPIDER-MAN Tom Holland His Blessing
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 15, 2015
BroadwayWorld previously reported that Sony Pictures had cast Tom Holland (BILLY ELLIOT) as the title role in the next SPIDER-MAN film, replacing Garfield who starred in the last two. In a recent interview with ET, Garfield could not gush enough about Holland's talents. 'I'm really excited to just be a fan again as opposed to bearing the weight of it.' Check out the full interview below!
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/14/15- SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 14, 2015
Today in 2011, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark opened at the Foxwoods Theatre, where it ran for 1066 performances. Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark is a rock musical with music and lyrics by U2's Bono and The Edge and a book by Julie Taymor, Glen Berger, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. The musical is based on the Spider-Man comics created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, published by Marvel Comics, as well as the 2002 film about the character and the Greek myth of Arachne. lt tells the story of the origin of the character, his romance with Mary Jane and his battles with the evil Green Goblin.
Disney XD Renews Marvel's 'SPIDER-MAN' & 'THE AVENERS'
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 1, 2015
Disney XD has ordered two new action-packed seasons of the popular animated series on the Marvel programming block – continuing the adventures of Earth's Mightiest Heroes with 'Marvel's Avengers: Ultron Revolution' and introducing a new band of villains in 'Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6.' Produced by Marvel Television, both series deliver the biggest, most explosive seasons yet with some of Marvel's most aspirational super heroes facing off against some of the greatest threats in the Marvel Universe. Both of the new seasons are currently in production and slated to premiere in 2016 on Marvel on Disney XD.
Disney Wins Lawsuit Against Regional Production Featuring Spider-Man
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2015
The Hollywood Reporter writes that Lancaster, Pa.'s American Music Theatre has agreed not to proceed with their planned production -- BROADWAY: NOW & FOREVER -- which would have featured aspects from SPIDER-MAN, MARY POPPINS and THE LION KING for which the company had no license to reproduce.
SPIDER-MAN Set for First-of-Its-Kind Animated Feature Film
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 23, 2015
Phil Lord & Christopher Miller, the directors of The Lego Movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and 21 and 22 Jump Street, are taking Spider-Man back to his graphic roots with the first-of-its-kind animated Spider-Man feature, it was announced today
Drew Goddard to Write, Direct Sony's Spider-Man Reboot?
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 2, 2015
With Sony officially rebooting its Spider-Man franchise, sans Andrew Garfield while integrating it within the Marvel Universe, Deadline reports that Drew Goddard is currently meeting with studio execs to write and direct the film. Goddard was previously attached to Sony's planned AMAZING SPIDER-MAN spinoff THE SINISTER SIX.
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 Tops DVD & Blu-ray Sales, Week Ending 8/24
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 2, 2014
Rentrak Corporation (RENT) today announced the Top-10 DVD & Blu-ray Disc sales and rentals according to the company's Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials tracking services whichare based on estimated consumer spending per data collected for the week ending Aug. 24, 2014.
The Colonel Mustard Presents SPIDER-MAN: THE MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2014
Far and away in a Midwestern land called Nebraska, The Colonel Mustard, a ragtag 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization, committed to 'living creatively and loving wholeheartedly', continues its mission to bring surprising, inspiring, and freeofcharge entertainment to the city of Lincoln.
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 Comes to Blu-ray/DVD Today
by Movies News Desk - Aug 19, 2014
Sony has announced details for the home video release of The Amazing Spider-Man 2(via EW) which will be available digitally August 5 and on DVD and Blu-ray today, August 19.
The Colonel Mustard to Present SPIDER-MAN: THE MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL, 8/22-23
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2014
Far and away in a Midwestern land called Nebraska, The Colonel Mustard, a ragtag 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization, committed to 'living creatively and loving wholeheartedly', continues its mission to bring surprising, inspiring, and freeofcharge entertainment to the city of Lincoln.
Michael Cohl Reveals SPIDER-MAN Arena Tour in the Works for 2015-16
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2014
In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark producer Michael Cohl revealed that the show will n fact not be opening in Las Vegas. Instead an arena tour is in the works for 'late 2015 or winter 2016.' He told WSJ: "I think Spider-man is a pop culture rock show that was meant to be in arenas."
When asked about the recently cancelled Jesus Christ Superstar arena tour, another project with which he was affiliated, Cohl commented: "It was a disaster. Ticket sales were terrible."
TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- Original SPIDER-MAN Reeve Carney!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jun 22, 2014
Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In the special interview below, Richard welcomes back his very first guest, Broadway veteran and now television star Reeve Carney, tochat about all things Penny Dreadful, Spider-Man, and so much more . Ch eck out the full interview below!
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 6/14- SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 14, 2014
Today in 2011, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark opened at the Foxwoods Theatre, where it ran for 1066 performances. Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark is a rock musical with music and lyrics by U2's Bono and The Edge and a book by Julie Taymor, Glen Berger, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. The musical is based on the Spider-Man comics created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, published by Marvel Comics, as well as the 2002 film about the character and the Greek myth of Arachne. lt tells the story of the origin of the character, his romance with Mary Jane and his battles with the evil Green Goblin.