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Talk about the difference a few hours can make. As has been previously reported, Sony Pictures and director Sam Raimi have been at major loggerheads over how to proceed with the fourth film in the "Spider-Man" franchise. Now it seems that impasse has lead to a split, with Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios announcing today plans to essentially reboot the franchise with a whole new production team.
The story will use a script by James Vanderbilt that returns Parker to being a teenager grappling with both contemporary human problems and amazing super-human crises. "Peter Parker as an ordinary young adult grappling with extraordinary powers has always been the foundation that has made this character so timeless and compelling for generations of fans. We’re very excited about the creative possibilities that come from returning to Peter's roots" says Sony chief Amy Pascal in an official press release.
As a result both Raimi and star Tobey Maguire are out, both releasing brief but congratulatory statements to Sony. Deadline Hollywood reports that Raimi essentially told the studio he creatively couldn't have a film ready for Summer 2011 and the studio, rather than proceed without him, opted for the reboot.
The news renders all the previous "Spider-Man 4" rumors null and void, Kirsten Dunst ain't coming back while all the talk of Vulture and Black Cat has been for naught. Producers Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin will remain attached in the same capacity while a Summer 2012 release date is being targeted for the new look "Spider-Man" which could potentially be shot in 3D.
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