Topic: The Amazing Spider-Man

Chris Cooper Could Help Make New 'Spider-Man 2' More 'Dark Knight'-Like

Associated Press

The Academy Award-winning actor joins the expanding family of The Amazing Spider-Man sequel as Norman Osborn, the man who eventually becomes the Green Goblin, and while he may not be a super villain just yet, that might be a very good thing.

By Richard Lawson

Jan 28, 2013

The Call Sheet

The Mysterious Mystery of 'Tomorrowland'

Today in show business news: Disney has changed the name of a buzzed-about upcoming project, Allison Janney gets a potentially big new TV job, and Paul Giamatti is a new Spider-Man villain.

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By Richard Lawson

Dec 3, 2012

The Call Sheet

Alec Baldwin Isn't Going Anywhere

Today in show business news: Alec Baldwin signs a new deal with NBC, The Newsroom gets in the Mitt Romney game, and Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs in the comedy of the century.

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 20, 2012

The Call Sheet

Kelsey Grammer Is No Longer a 'Boss'

Today in showbiz news: Starz has canceled its most star-studded show, Hugh Laurie considers a return to TV, and The Amazing Spider-Man looks for its James Franco.

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By Richard Lawson

Sep 28, 2012

The Call Sheet

Lifetime Continues to Troll Us, This Time With Miley Cyrus

Today in show business news: Miley Cyrus might be receiving a job offer she should refuse on principle, Spider-Man will swing again, and Greg Kinnear heads back to TV.

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By Richard Lawson

Aug 28, 2012

The Call Sheet

The Return of 'Fame'

You thought we were finally done with it, but of course someone is reviving everyone's favorite performing arts high school drama. Also today, Batman is defeated by Spider-Man for once, and Minnie Driver heads off to the horrors of theater camp.

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 15, 2012

Box Office Report

Fox Will Never Stop Making 'Ice Age' Movies This Way

Once again, another wacky cast of animals voiced by bored famous people sequel steals money from American families. Welcome to the most cynical Box Office report yet. 

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 8, 2012

Box Office Report

'The Amazing Spider-Man' Always Wins

Welcome back to the Box Office Report where we are welcoming our new, sticky box office overlord. 

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 5, 2012

The Call Sheet

'Spider-Man' Is Gonna Be Big

Today: Spidey is doing better than expected, the Princess Di movie gets a name change, and we have a new Mulan.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 3, 2012

The Call Sheet

'Hunger Games' Has Its Johanna Mason

Today: Jena Malone heads into battle, Spider-Man is gonna be one rich kid, and Dunder Mifflin may have a new employee.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 3, 2012

Movie Review

'The Amazing Spider-Man': What's Old Is New Again

Forget Batman. It turns out we don't need him to save the summer anymore. No, the great surprise of the hot season so far is that, despite some of our, ahem, reservations, The Amazing Spider-Man is, really, just that.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jul 3, 2012

Trimming the Times

Climate Change, Cranky Politicians, And Roller Coasters

A summary of the best reads found behind the paywall of The New York Times.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 12, 2012

The Call Sheet

Philip Seymour Hoffman Goes Rogue

Today: PSH goes off the grid, Lindsay Lohan has a terrible new project in the works, and Dexter has a new ladyfriend.

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By Richard Lawson

May 4, 2012

The Call Sheet

Jonah Hill Is Staying Serious

Today: Jonah Hill takes another dramatic role, Kellan Lutz heads to the jungle, and Brad Bird wants to work with real people again.

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By Richard Lawson

May 1, 2012

Is 'Spider-Man' In Trouble?

There's a rumor floating around the Web (heh) that Sony is none too pleased with its latest superhero picture, The Amazing Spider-Man, an ostensible reboot of a franchise that debuted only ten years ago.

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 19, 2012

Return of the Sleeper Car; The Unlikely Face of 'The Amazing Spider-Man'

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

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By Richard Lawson

Feb 7, 2012

The Call Sheet

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Can Do Anything

JGL is a man of many talents, Amy Adams heads into the art world, and a dismaying glimpse of the new Spider-Man.

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