‘Spider-Man 4′ Gets Simultaneous IMAX Release May 5, 2011
IMAX Corporation and Columbia Pictures have announced Spider-Man 4 will be released to IMAX theaters simultaneously with the film’s worldwide release, now set for May 5, 2011.
The fourth Spider-Man installment will not be shot in IMAX or in 3D, contrary to some reports floating around on the web. Instead it will be digitally re-mastered into IMAX image and sound quality.
“The last two Spider-Man releases have been available in IMAX theaters, and we’re very much looking forward to our return to a wider IMAX theatre network with this exciting new chapter in the continuing adventures of Spider-Man,” said Rory Bruer, President, Worldwide Distribution for Sony Pictures Releasing. “The addition of so many new IMAX locations will give even more fans of Spider-Man an opportunity to experience the action and adventure in a unique way.”
“Spider-Man continues to be one of the world’s most popular motion picture franchises, and we are very excited to include the latest chapter as part of our 2011 slate,” said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. “Our network has grown significantly and we continue to roll-out new theatres virtually every week, giving more moviegoers the opportunity to experience the movie in IMAX.”
“We’re so excited to once again work with our friends at Columbia Pictures, Sony and Marvel to bring this beloved superhero back to IMAX theatres,” said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. “The Spider-Man franchise has been so important to the growth of our network and fan base over the years and we’re certainly looking forward to re-teaming with the entire cast and production team to bring this next chapter to moviegoers worldwide.”
Tobey Maguire is returning as Peter Parker (aka Spider-Man), Kirsten Dunst will reprise her role as Mary Jane, and Sam Raimi will once again be sitting in the directors chair. Bruce Campbell will also return, possibly with a much larger role than his minor appearances in the first three films.
Gary Ross (Pleasantville / Creature From The Black Lagoon) is rewriting the screenplay from David Lindsay-Abaire (Robots / Inkheart) who, in turn, rewrote James Vanderbilt’s (Darkness Falls) original script.
Producers are Laura Ziskin, Avi Arad, Todd Black and Grant Curtis. Executive producers are Stan Lee, Todd Hallowell and Josh Donen.
