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So Just Who Is Spidey?
Tobey Maguire, star of
movies like The Cider House
Rules and 'Pleasantville', is in final negotiations with
Columbia Pictures to play photographer Peter Parker, who's
also the superhero Spiderman. The deal is estimated to be
worth USD$3 - 4 million.
Rumours has it that Maguire clinched the deal by putting on
the famous skin-tight red and blue costume and demonstrating
his gymnastic skills - after taking private lessons. He so
impressed director Sam Raimi that an offer to him was made
almost on the spot. Malaysian fans of the comic superhero will
be glad that the project is finally going forward after years
of legal battles between Marvel Comics and Sony (parent
company of Columbia) who have now formed a partnership.
'Spider-Man' is due for release next year.
Cinema Online, August 2000
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