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| name = Spider-Man 3

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| image = SpiderManLenticular.gif

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| caption = ''Spider-Man 3'' [[lenticular]] teaser poster

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| director = [[Sam Raimi]]

| producer = [[Avi Arad]]<br />[[Stan Lee]]<br />[[Laura Ziskin]]<br />[[Grant Curtis]]

| writer = '''Comic Book:'''<br />[[Stan Lee]]<br />[[Steve Ditko]]<br />[[David Michelinie]]<br />[[Todd McFarlane]]<br /> '''Story:'''<br /> [[Sam Raimi]]<br />[[Ivan Raimi]]<br />'''Screenplay:'''<br />[[Alvin Sargent]]

| starring = [[Tobey Maguire]]<br />[[Kirsten Dunst]]<br />[[James Franco]]<br />[[Thomas Haden Church]]<br />[[Topher Grace]]<br /> [[Bryce Dallas Howard]]<br />[[J. K. Simmons]]

| music = [[Christopher Young]]<br />[[Danny Elfman]]

| cinematography = [[Bill Pope]]

| editing = [[Bob Murawski]]

| distributor = [[Sony Pictures Entertainment]]

| released = [[May 4]], [[2007]]

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| country = [[USA]]

| awards =

| language = [[English language|English]]

| budget = $250 million (reportedly)

| preceded_by = ''[[Spider-Man 2]]''

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| website = http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spiderman3/site/

| amg_id = 1:305507

| imdb_id = 0413300

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'''''Spider-Man 3''''' is a [[2007 in film|2007]] [[superhero film]] that is the third film in the ''[[Spider-Man (film)|Spider-Man]]'' film franchise based on the [[fictional character|fictional]] [[Marvel Comics]] character [[Spider-Man]]. [[Sam Raimi]], who directed the previous two Spider-Man films, takes up the helm again with a returning cast that includes [[Tobey Maguire]], [[Kirsten Dunst]], [[James Franco]], and [[J. K. Simmons]]. The film also stars franchise newcomers [[Topher Grace]], [[Bryce Dallas Howard]] and [[Thomas Haden Church]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2007/SPID3.php | title=''Spider-Man 3'' information | publisher=The-Numbers.com | date= | accessdate=2006-06-27 }}</ref> ''Spider-Man 3'' is scheduled to be released in both conventional and [[IMAX]] theaters on [[May 4]], [[2007]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/spider-mannews.php?id=4564 | title=''Spider-Man 3'' To Swing Into IMAX Theaters! | publisher=SuperHeroHype.com | date=[[2006-07-25]] | accessdate=2006-07-25 }}</ref>

== Plot ==

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[[Peter Parker]] basks in the spotlight with his public success as his superhero alter ego, Spider-Man. [[Mary Jane Watson]] and [[Gwen Stacy]] pursue Parker for his affections, and Parker begins to grow overconfident, neglecting those who care for him.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060725/to417.html?.v=1 | title=Columbia Pictures' Spider-man(R) 3 to be Simultaneously Released to IMAX(R) Theatres in May 2007 | publisher=Yahoo! Finance | date=[[2006-07-22]] | accessdate=2006-08-18 }}</ref> When the police tell Parker and his aunt that new evidence shows [[Sandman (Marvel Comics)|Sandman]] as being responsible for killing Uncle Ben, Parker goes after the alleged perpetrator personally.<ref name="ifilm">{{cite video | people=Sam Raimi | year=2006 | title=''Spider-Man 3'' | url=http://www.ifilm.com/presents/spiderman3 | medium=Trailer | publisher=[[iFilm]] }}</ref> As Spider-Man, he battles Sandman and his former friend [[Harry Osborn#Film|Harry Osborn]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.ifmagazine.com/new.asp?article=3028 | author=Sean Elliott | title=Exclusive Interview: Avi Arad reveals that ''Spider-man 3'' has a fourth villain | publisher=iFMagazine.com | date=[[2006-06-01]] | accessdate=2006-08-16 }}</ref> During this time, astronaut [[John Jameson (comics)|John Jameson]] brings back an "alien life force" to Earth with him.<ref name="ultimate">{{cite news | title=Ultimate Superhero Preview | publisher=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]] | pages=78, 80, 81, 230 | date =[[2006-09-29]] | accessdate=2006-09-29 }}</ref> The force forms a [[symbiote (comics)|symbiotic]] relationship with Peter's costume, influencing his behavior for the worse. As a result, Spider-Man has to fight the villain within, until he finally tears the symbiote from his body.<ref name="finalspin">{{cite news | url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2006-07-20-spiderman_x.htm | author=Scott Bowles | title=A final spin for 'Spider-Man'? | publisher=[[USA Today]] | date=[[2006-07-24]] | accessdate=2006-08-16 }}</ref> After parting from Spider-Man, the symbiote finds a new host in [[Venom (Eddie Brock)#Ultimate Venom|Eddie Brock Junior]], and the resulting merger creates [[Venom (Eddie Brock)|Venom]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spiderman3/site/downloads/wallpapers/wallpaper2_1280.html | title=Spider-Man 3 wallpaper | publisher=Sony Pictures | accessdate=2006-07-24 }}</ref>

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== Cast and characters ==

*'''[[Tobey Maguire]]''' as '''[[Spider-Man|Peter Parker / Spider-Man]]''': Peter Parker is a photographer for the Daily Bugle and leads a double life as the superhero Spider-Man, protecting New York City from crime.

*'''[[Kirsten Dunst]]''' as '''[[Mary Jane Watson]]''': Mary Jane Watson is Peter Parker's on-and-off love interest with aspirations to act. She is one of the few who knows that Parker is Spider-Man.

*'''[[James Franco]]''' as '''[[Harry Osborn]]''': Harry Osborn, the son of Norman Osborn, is Peter Parker's former best friend who believes that Spider-Man murdered his father. After learning Peter Parker is Spider-Man, Harry targets his former friend directly, seeking revenge, thus becoming what Sam Raimi has named, "The New Goblin."

*'''[[Topher Grace]]''' as '''[[Venom (Eddie Brock)#Ultimate Venom|Eddie Brock, Jr.]] / [[Venom (Eddie Brock)|Venom]]''': Eddie Brock, Jr. is a photographer at the Daily Bugle who has grown increasingly venomous toward Peter Parker, who beats Brock to photography gigs and has attracted the attention of Brock's girl, Gwen Stacy.<ref name="ultimate" />

*'''[[Thomas Haden Church]]''' as '''[[Sandman (Marvel Comics)|Flint Marko / Sandman]]''': Flint Marko is a small-time thug who has a wife and daughter.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=12859 | title=Theresa Russell Joins ''Spider-Man 3'' | publisher=ComingSoon.net | date=[[2006-01-24]] | accessdate=2006-11-02 }}</ref> An accident gives him the ability to change his body into malleable sand, transforming him into Sandman.<ref name="ultimate" /> He is now believed to be the person responsible for Uncle Ben's death.<ref name="ifilm" />

*'''[[Bryce Dallas Howard]]''' as '''[[Gwen Stacy]]''': The daughter of a police captain, Gwen Stacy competes with Mary Jane Watson for Peter Parker's love, despite Eddie Brock, Jr's feelings for her.

*'''[[Rosemary Harris]]''' as '''[[Aunt May|May Parker]]''': May Parker is the aunt of Peter Parker and the widow of Ben Parker, Peter's uncle. She is unaware of her nephew's vigilante role in protecting New York City as Spider-Man.

*'''[[Dylan Baker]]''' as '''[[Lizard (comics)|Dr. Curt Connors]]''': Dr. Curt Connors is a college professor under whom Peter Parker studied and with whom he has maintained a good friendship.

*'''[[J. K. Simmons]]''' as '''[[J. Jonah Jameson]]''': J. Jonah Jameson is the chief of the Daily Bugle who carries a personal vendetta against Spider-Man, who he considers a criminal.

*'''[[Daniel Gillies]]'''<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Insider/?cmsGuid=%7B32D846FC-31C8-4FFA-94B4-FB4FDF65CF4E%7D | author=Matt Mitovitch | title=Closer's J.K. Simmons Is Up for a Fight | publisher=[[TV Guide]] | date=[[2006-07-17]] | accessdate=2006-07-19 }}</ref> as '''[[John Jameson (comics)|John Jameson]]''': The son of J. Jonah Jameson, John Jameson is an astronaut who was left at the wedding altar by Mary Jane Watson. He brings back the symbiote with him to Earth from outer space.<ref name="ultimate" />

*'''[[Bill Nunn]]''' as '''[[Joseph "Robbie" Robertson]]''': "Robbie" Robertson is an employee of the Daily Bugle and friend to many of his coworkers. He believes in Spider-Man despite his boss's resentments about the vigilante superhero.

*'''[[Ted Raimi]]''' as '''Hoffman''': Hoffman is an employee of the Daily Bugle who is frequently harassed by his boss, J. Jonah Jameson.

*'''[[James Cromwell]]''' as '''Captain George Stacy''': George Stacy is a police captain and father of Gwen Stacy. He shares the news with Peter and May Parker that new evidence indicates that Flint Marko killed Uncle Ben.<ref name="ifilm" />

*'''[[Elizabeth Banks]]'''<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.killermovies.com/s/spiderman3/articles/5973.html | title=Elizabeth Banks Returns For 'SpiderMan 3' | publisher=Killer Movies | date=[[2005-03-16]] | accessdate=2006-08-08 }}</ref> as '''[[Betty Brant]]''': Betty Brant is the secretary to J. Jonah Jameson at the Daily Bugle.

*'''[[Cliff Robertson]]''' as '''[[Uncle Ben|Benjamin "Ben" Parker]]''': Believed to have been killed by a carjacker, Uncle Ben was the husband to May Parker and uncle of Peter Parker. Spider-Man lives by Ben's words: "With great power comes great responsibility." The police find new evidence that indicates that Flint Marko, not the carjacker, had killed Uncle Ben.<ref name="ifilm" />

*'''Tim DeZarn''' as '''Philip Watson''': Philip Watson is the abusive father of Mary Jane Watson.

*'''Michael Papajohn''' as '''[[Spider-Man villains#The burglar|Carjacker]]''': The carjacker is a criminal who was thought to have killed Peter Parker's Uncle Ben in [[Spider-Man (film)|the first film]], though new evidence suggests someone else murdered Ben Parker.<ref name="ifilm" />

*'''[[Willem Dafoe]]''' as '''[[Norman Osborn]]''': Norman appears to Harry for a second time after his death.<ref>{{cite web| title = Spider-Man 3 FOX TV clips| publisher = You Tube| url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpnPlYWY1Dg&eurl=| accessdate = 2006-11-24}}</ref>

*[[Stan Lee]] has a cameo in ''Spider-Man 3'', as he did in the previous Spider-Man films.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/batmannews.php?id=4479 | title=Caine Confirms Joker and Stan Lee's Spidey 3 Cameo | publisher=SuperHeroHype.com | date =[[2006-07-08]] | accessdate=2006-07-25 }}</ref> Unlike his previous ''Spider-Man'' cameos, he has dialogue with Peter Parker in his cameo for this film. Lee has referred to it as his "best cameo" in an interview.<ref>{{cite news | author=Sean Elliott | url=http://www.ifmagazine.com/feature.asp?article=1595 | title=Exclusive Interview: Stan Lee Gets Superheroic Once Again For The Sci Fi Channel | publisher=iFMagazine.com | date=[[2006-07-26]] | accessdate=2006-09-24 }}</ref>

*[[Bruce Campbell]], who has had cameo roles as a wrestling ring announcer in ''Spider-Man'' and as a rude usher in ''Spider-Man 2'', returns in ''Spider-Man 3'' with a new cameo.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spiderman3/blog/archives/2006/09/bruce_campbell.php | title = Bruce Campbell | publisher=Spider-Man 3 Movie Blog | date=[[2006-07-21]] | accessdate=2006-11-02 }}</ref>

Topher Grace was first announced in May 2005 to join the cast of ''Spider-Man 3'', though his character was not revealed until later.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/spider-mannews.php?id=3034 | title= Topher Grace Joins Spider-Man 3! | publisher=SuperHeroHype.com | date=[[2005-05-19]] | accessdate=2006-08-27 }}</ref> [[Kirsten Dunst]] revealed the casting of Grace as Venom and [[Thomas Haden Church]] as Sandman at a September 2005 press conference for her film, ''[[Elizabethtown (film)|Elizabethtown]]''.<ref name="elizabethtown">{{cite news | url=http://movies.zap2it.com/movies/news/story/0,1259,---26859,00.html | author=Hanh Nyugen | title = Dunst Confirms 'Spidey 3' Villain Identities | publisher=Zap2it.com | date=[[2005-09-26]] | accessdate=2006-08-08 }}</ref> Church's role as Sandman was later confirmed, first by pictures released by Sony and again by the teaser trailer released for the film. Church said that the studio approached him for the role of Sandman after the actor won an award for his performance in ''[[Sideways]]''.<ref name="enter">{{cite news | author=Edward Douglas | url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/featuresnews.php?id=4599 | title= Exclusive: Enter Sandman! | publisher=SuperHeroHype.com | date=[[2006-08-01]] | accessdate=2006-08-25 }}</ref> Church worked out for 16 months to improve his physique for the role.<ref>{{cite news | author=Scott Huver | url=http://www.hollywood.com/movies/feature/id/3538354 | title=Weaving the Web of 'Spider-Man 3', Part Two: Thomas Hayden Church, Topher Grace and Bryce Dallas Howard | publisher=Hollywood.com | accessdate=2006-08-24 }}</ref> Grace was officially confirmed at the 2006 San Diego Comic Con.<ref name="venom revealed">{{cite news | author=Stax | url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/720/720537p1.html | title=Comic-Con 2006: Venom Revealed! | publisher=[[IGN]] | date=[[2006-07-23]] | accessdate=2006-09-03 }}</ref>

== Production ==

''Spider-Man 3'' is the first film in the series to have more than one adversary for Spider-Man. Tobey Maguire had expressed interest in battling [[Sandman (Marvel Comics)|Sandman]] in 2004 during press for ''[[Spider-Man 2]]''.<ref>{{cite news | author=Chris Hewitt | title=Spidey's back | publisher=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]] | date=August 2004 | accessdate=2006-11-10 }}</ref> Wrapping up the previous two films, Harry takes up his father's mantle and fights Spider-Man. But whilst depicted as the [[Harry Osborn#The new Green Goblin|Green Goblin]] in most comic book adaptations, director Sam Raimi stated at [[Comic-Con International|Comic-Con]] 2006 that Harry Osborn would not be the Green Goblin or the [[Harry Osborn#Ultimate Harry Osborn|Hobgoblin]] (as he became in the [[Ultimate Marvel]] comics continuity), but instead "somewhere between" the two.<ref>{{cite news | author=Larry Caroll | url=http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1537122/07252006/story.jhtml | title='Spider-Man 3' Cast Confirms Love Triangle, Death, Soul-Sucking Costume | publisher=[[MTV]] | date=[[2006-07-26]] | accessdate=2006-08-27 }}</ref> Raimi ultimately titled Harry Osborn the New Goblin, with the character being equipped with a glider called the Sky Stick.<ref name="premiere">{{cite news | author=Tom Roston | title=Peter Parker Gets Darker | publisher=[[Premiere (magazine)|Premiere]] | pages=62,65, 118 | date=January/February 2007 | accessdate=2006-12-14 }}</ref>

[[Image:Topher_Brock.jpg|225px|thumb|right|[[Topher Grace]] as Eddie Brock, Jr.]]

Originally Sam Raimi had opposed the inclusion of the villain [[Venom (Eddie Brock)|Venom]] in ''Spider-Man 3'' due to his "lack of humanity".<ref name="igncon">{{cite news | author=Richard George | url=http://comics.ign.com/articles/720/720542p1.html | title=Comic-Con 2006: Spider-Man 3 | publisher=[[IGN]] | date=[[2006-07-23]] | accessdate=2006-08-25 }}</ref> Marvel producer [[Avi Arad]] convinced Raimi to reconsider, informing the director that Venom had a strong fan base. As Raimi included Venom in ''Spider-Man 3'', the director began to appreciate the character that Venom had become, based on [[Alvin Sargent]]'s script treatment and [[Topher Grace]]'s performance.<ref>{{cite news | author=Fred Topel | url=http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Comic-Con-Sam-Raimi-Talks-Spider-Man-3-3047.html | title=Comic Con: Sam Raimi Talks Spider-Man 3 | publisher=Cinema Blend | date=[[2006-07-25]] | accessdate=2006-08-27 }}</ref> At Comic-Con 2006, Venom was described to be based on "an amalgamation of Venom stories". Eddie Brock, Jr., Venom's human host, serves as a mirror to Peter Parker in having similar employment and romantic interests. Grace's character was revealed to differ from Parker in having a "terrible childhood".<ref name="igncon" />

Reportedly, the film's budget is $250 million, which would make it the [[List of most expensive films|most expensive film]] ever made in nominal [[U.S. dollar]]s, breaking ''[[King Kong (2005 film)|King Kong]]'s'' budget record of $207 million. It would also be third, in adjusted dollars, to ''[[War and Peace (1968 film)|War and Peace]]'s'' budget of $560 million.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2007/SPID3.php| title= Spider-Man 3 | publisher=The-Numbers.com | accessdate=2006-12-17}}</ref> Camera crews spent ten days between [[November 5]], [[2005]], and [[November 18]], [[2005]], to film sequences that would involve intense visual effects so [[Sony Pictures Imageworks]] could begin work on the shots early in the project. The same steps had been taken for ''Spider-Man 2'' to begin producing visual effects early for sequences involving the villain Doctor Octopus.<ref name="photo">>{{cite news | author=Grant Curtis | url=http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spiderman3/blog/archives/2006/07/welcome_back.php | title=Grant Curtis - Welcome back | publisher=Spider-Man 3 Movie Blog | date=[[2006-07-28]] | accessdate=2006-08-19 }}</ref>

[[Columbia Pictures]] officially announced that the main filming for ''Spider-Man 3'' started on [[January 2]], [[2006]].<ref>{{cite news | author=Hannibal Tatu | url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=5495 | title=X-men 3, Hulk 2, Spider-Man 3, Superman: The Comic Reel Wrap for June 30 | publisher=[[Comic Book Resources]] | date=[[2006-06-30]] | accessdate=2006-08-20 }}</ref> Principal photography wrapped up in August 2006 after over a hundred days of filming. Principal photography had begun on [[January 16]], [[2006]], on Stage 30 at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, CA. The team filmed in Los Angeles until [[May 19]], [[2006]]. In spring 2006, film ___location manager Peter Martorano brought camera crews to Cleveland to film for ''Spider-Man 3''.<ref>{{cite news | author=Carolyn Jack | url=http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/friday/116133323731410.xml&coll=2 | title=Spider-Man's ___location manager knows a great city when he sees it | publisher=Cleveland.com | date=[[2006-10-20]] | accessdate=2006-10-20 }}</ref> Afterward, the team moved to Manhattan, where filming commenced until [[July 1]], [[2006]].<ref name="photo" /> [[Kirsten Dunst]] confirmed on [[October 2]], [[2006]] that principal photography was completed, though there would be additional special effects shots in November for which she would return.<ref name="dunst">{{cite news | author=Todd Gilchrist | title=Dunst Discusses Spidey's Future | publisher = [[IGN]] | date=[[2006-10-02]] | url=http://uk.filmforce.ign.com/articles/736/736769p1.html | accessdate=2006-10-05 }}</ref>

[[John Dykstra]], who won the [[Academy Award for Visual Effects]] for his work on ''[[Spider-Man 2]]'', declined to work on the third film as visual effects supervisor, with colleague Scott Stokdyk taking over the reins.<ref>{{cite news | author=Sheigh Crabtree | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/film/brief_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000837503 | title='Spider' man Dykstra will roll 'Wheels' | publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date=[[2005-03-14]] | accessdate=2006-09-20 }}</ref> Sony Pictures Imageworks designed specific computer programs that did not exist when ''Spider-Man 3'' began production. The company used the groundbreaking visual effects programs to create the performances and shots needed to complete the film.<ref name="answered">{{cite news | author=Grant Curtis | url=http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spiderman3/blog/archives/2006/10/grants_trivia_questions_answer.php | title=Grant's Trivia Questions Answered! | publisher=Spider-Man 3 Movie Blog | date=[[2006-10-21]] | accessdate=2006-10-23 }}</ref>

[[Image:S3 sandman punch.jpg|225px|thumb|right|Spider-Man punching through Sandman]]

For scenes involving visual effects, Thomas Haden Church was super-imposed onto the screen, where [[computer-generated imagery]] was then applied.<ref name="enter" /> In a fight where Spider-Man punches through Sandman's chest, [[congenital disorder|congenital]] [[amputation|amputee]] boxer [[Baxter Humby]] took Tobey Maguire's place in filming the scene. Humby, who was born without his right hand, helped deliver the intended effect of punching through Sandman's chest.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.badtaste.it/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3783 | title=An Exclusive interview with Spider-Man! | publisher=Bad Taste | date=[[2006-08-23]] | accessdate=2006-08-25 }}</ref>

In addition to the innovative visual effects for the film, Stokdyk created a miniature of a skyscraper section at 1/16 scale with New Deal Studios' Ian Hunter and David Sanger. According to producer Grant Curtis, Stokdyk chose to design the miniature instead of using [[computer-generated imagery]] so damage done to the building could be portrayed realistically and timely without guesswork involving computer models.<ref name="answered" />

Originally, [[Danny Elfman]], the composer for the previous installments, did not plan to return for the third installment of ''Spider-Man'' because of difficulties with director Sam Raimi. Elfman had said that he had a "miserable experience" working with Raimi on ''[[Spider-Man 2]]'' and could not comfortably adapt his music.<ref>{{cite news | author=Clint Morris | url=http://www.moviehole.net/news/6250.html | title=Elfman speaks on Spider-Man split | publisher=Moviehole.net | date=[[2005-09-13]] | accessdate=2006-08-19 }}</ref> [[Christopher Young]] was then announced to score ''Spider-Man 3'' in Elfman's vacancy.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=17540 | title=Tune Spinner | publisher=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]] | date=[[2005-11-18]] | accessdate = 2006-07-25 }}</ref> However, on December 1, 2006, producer Grant Curtis announced that Elfman will be working with Christopher Young on the music for ''Spider-Man 3'', work on the music had not been started at the time of his entry.<ref>{{cite news | source=Phatmaster | url=http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spiderman3/blog/ | title=Grant on music score | publisher=SuperHeroHype.com | date=[[2006-12-01]] | accessdate=2006-12-01 }}</ref> <ref>{{cite news | url=http://superherohype.com/news/spider-mannews.php?id=4962 | title=Spider-Man 3 blog | publisher=Sony Pictures | date=[[2005-12-01]] | accessdate=2006-12-01 }}</ref>

== Promotion ==

The first teaser trailer for'' Spider-Man 3'' was released on the Internet on [[June 27]], [[2006]] and also accompanied the theatrical release of ''[[Superman Returns]]''.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/spider-mannews.php?id=4441 | title=''Spider-Man 3'' in Times Square! | publisher=SuperHeroHype.com | date=[[2006-06-27]] | accessdate=2006-12-12 }}</ref> At Comic-Con 2006 in San Diego, the studio showed an incomplete piece of the film that contained temp sound and temp visual effect shots,<ref>{{cite news | author=Grant Curtis | url=http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spiderman3/blog/archives/2006/08/trivia_quiz.php | title=Trivia quiz | publisher=Spider-Man 3 Movie Blog | date=[[2006-08-24]] | accessdate=2006-09-01 }}</ref> and first showcased Venom to Spider-Man fans.<ref name="venom revealed" />

[[Image:Sm3 wp2 1280x1024.jpg|125px|thumb|right|The [[symbiote]] envelops Eddie inside a church]]

The first full-length ''Spider-Man 3'' trailer premiered on November 9 on various channels and websites, with an exclusive high-definition version on [[iFilm]], which became available after the premiere.<ref>{{cite news | author=Sony Pictures Entertainment | url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=17435 | title= Official ''Spider-Man 3'' Trailer Announcement | publisher=ComingSoon.net | date=[[2006-11-08]] | accessdate=2006-11-08 }}</ref> The trailer was also attached to ''[[Casino Royale (2006 film)|Casino Royale]]'' when the James Bond film premiered on [[November 17]], [[2006]]. A second ''Spider-Man 3'' trailer will also be attached to ''[[Ghost Rider (film)|Ghost Rider]]'' on [[February 16]], [[2007]]. New ''Spider-Man 3'' posters were also announced to be revealed to the public around the release date of ''Casino Royale''.<ref name="royale">{{cite news | url=http://superherohype.com/news/jamesbondnews.php?id=4839 | title=Spidey Webs James Bond and Ghost Rider | publisher=SuperHeroHype.com | date=[[2006-10-24]] | accessdate=2006-10-25 }}</ref> On November 21, 2006, Sony released the two additional posters for ''Spider-Man 3''.<ref name="2 New Posters">{{cite web | url=http://comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=17652 | title=Two New Spider-Man 3 Posters!| publisher=ComingSoon.net | date=[[2006-11-21]] | accessdate=2006-11-21}}</ref>

Preview clips of ''Spider-Man 3'' with commentaries by actors, actresses, producers, and the director were shown during [[FOX]]'s [[November 23]], [[2006]] television premiere of ''[[Spider-Man 2]]'', including a brief glimpse of Venom.<ref name="clips">{{cite news | url=http://superherohype.com/news/spider-mannews.php?id=4939 | title=New Spidey 3 Clips & Empire Magazine Cover! | publisher=SuperHeroHype.com | date=[[2006-11-23]] | accessdate=2006-11-26 }}</ref> FOX will also broadcast ''[[Spider-Man (film)|Spider-Man]]'' on [[December 24]], [[2006]], which will include material from ''Spider-Man 3''.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0612/04/index.htm | title=Spider-Man on Christmas Eve | publisher=Comics Continuum | date=[[2006-12-04]] | accessdate=2006-12-07 }}</ref> On [[January 2]], [[2007]], [[FX (TV network)|FX]] will air an "exclusive cut" of ''Spider-Man 2'', in which viewers will be given a sneak peek of ''Spider-Man 3'' during the broadcast.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=17960 | title=''Spider-Man 3'' Sneak Peek Coming to FX! | publisher=ComingSoon.net | date=[[2006-12-12]] | accessdate=2006-12-13 }}</ref> In early January 2007, ''Spider-Man 3'' will have a First Look in Regal, AMC, and Cinemark Theaters with their pre-feature program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://superherohype.com/news/spider-mannews.php?id=5012|title=''Spider-Man 3'' First Look in theaters|publisher=SuperHeroHype.com|date=2006-12-16|accessdate=2006-12-16}}</ref>

==Merchandise==

[[Spider-Man 3 (video game)|A video game]] based on ''Spider-Man 3'' will be released in May 2007 to coincide with the film's release. The video game will be available on the [[Wii]], [[Xbox 360]], and [[PS3]]. At the [[American International Toy Fair]] in October 2006, [[Techno Source]] unveiled its line-up of interactive ''Spider-Man 3'' toys, including a "hand-held Battle Tronics device that straps to the inside of a player’s wrist and mimics Spidey’s web-slinging motions", which would come out in spring in time for the film's release.<ref>{{cite news | author=Cliff Annicelli | coauthors=Tina Benitez, Karyn M. Peterson | url=http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6384224.html | title=Show biz: Fall Toy Show | publisher=Playthings.com | date=[[2006-10-26]] | accessdate=2006-10-27 }}</ref>

On [[October 21]], [[2006]], producer Grant Curtis announced on the official movie blog that he was working on a book that would detail the account of bringing ''Spider-Man 3'' to the screen. The book, published by Chronicle Books in time for the release of ''Spider-Man 3'', will contain "chapters on the script, casting, production design, costume design and visual effects and will include a day-by-day journal [Curtis] wrote while filming".<ref name="answered" />

[[Peter David]] is writing a novelization set for release on [[March 27]], [[2007]]. In addition, Sony is releasing several children's books through Harper Entertainment Publishing in April.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.superherohype.com/news.php?id=4955 | title=Get Ready for the ''Spider-Man 3'' Books | publisher=SuperHeroHype.com | date=[[2006-11-30]] | accessdate = 2006-11-30 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b/103-9503270-8695865?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Spider-Man+3&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go | title=''Spider-Man 3'': Books | publisher=[[Amazon.com]] | accessdate=2006-12-13 }}</ref>

== Sequel ==

In an August 2006 interview with [[MTV]], Marvel producer Kevin Feige anticipated more sequels to the Spider-Man films "because of the wealth of stories in the comics." However, Feige stated that [[Tobey Maguire]] may not return to portray Spider-Man in the future.<ref>{{cite news | author=Larry Carroll | url=http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1538925/story.jhtml | title=After Spidey, Marvel To Focus On Hulk's Relaunch, Captain America's Big-Screen Debut | publisher=[[MTV]] | date=[[2006-08-18]] | accessdate=2006-08-25 }}</ref> In addition, Maguire expressed the sentiment that the film franchise could not continue as strongly in the future. "I'm not sure if there are more stories for this character that are interesting enough to be excited about doing more," said Maguire.<ref name="finalspin" /> With his contract expiring with ''Spider-Man 3'', the actor said, "I am not completely closed to the idea of another one if it made sense but I would say the odds were in favor of this being the last one."<ref>{{cite news | url=http://movies.ign.com/articles/748/748627p1.html | title=Maguire Doubts More Spidey | publisher=[[IGN]] | date=[[2006-12-01]] | accessdate=2006-12-05 }}</ref> [[Kirsten Dunst]] said she would only be interested in being back for another sequel if director [[Sam Raimi]] returned to the helm. <ref name="dunst" /> [[J. K. Simmons]] said, about future sequels, that Raimi was "certainly open to doing more".<ref>{{cite news | title=Sam Raimi for Spider-Man 4? | publisher=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]] | date=[[2006-07-17]] | url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?nid=19139 | accessdate=2006-10-05 }}</ref>

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== External links ==

* [http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spiderman3/site/ Official website]

* [http://www.ifilm.com/presents/spiderman3 Official trailer] at [[iFilm]]

* [http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/spider-man_3/ ''Spider-Man 3'' teaser trailer]

* [http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spiderman3/blog/ Spider-Man 3 Official Movie Blog]

* [http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808496334/photo/stills Production photos] at [[Yahoo!]]

* [http://marvel.com/movies/Spider-Man.Spider-Man_3 ''Spider-Man 3'' on Marvel.com]

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* [http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/spiderman_3/ ''Spider-Man 3'' at Rotten Tomatoes]

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