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Spider-Man Musical Delayed Due To Investor, Production Troubles

nytimes.com | Patrick Healy | Posted 10.23.2009 | New York

Read More: David Garfinkle, Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark, Spider-Man Musical Delay, Spider-Man, Bono, Broadway, Spider-Man Musical, New York, New York City, New York News

The new multimillion-dollar Broadway "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark" is now expected to start previews and open this spring later than scheduled, beca...

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Real Spider-Man: Shaun Emerson Flies With Rickshaw

Huffington Post | David Weiner | Posted 10.16.2009 | New York

Read More: Spider-Man, Nyc, Video, New York Superheroes, New York Spiderman, Rickshaw Spider Man, Spider Man, New York News

New York's had it's fair share of superheroes as of late, but now there's one that can actually fly. Sort of. Shaun Emerson, a "Miami transplant" to...

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The House of Mouse Buys the House of Ideas...

Scott Mendelson | Posted 10.17.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Marvel, Wolverine, Comics, Scott Mendelson, Fantastic Four, Mickey Mouse, Daredevil, Iron Man, Ghost Rider, Movies, X-Men, Goofy, Donald Duck, Spider-Man, Disney, News, Entertainment News
Scott Mendelson

The acquisition of 5,000 often violent, occasionally sexualized comic book characters just makes Disney an even easier target for Focus on the Family. We'll see if Disney reacts to inevitable cheap shots.

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Will Spiderman Become a Teabagger? Will Loss Of Super-Hero Diversity Hurt Our Culture?

Rob Kall | Posted 10.17.2009 | Media

Read More: Spider-Man, Walt Disney Co, Media, Marvel Entertainment, Heroes, Media News
Rob Kall

Will edgy characters become Bambi-like because Disney is pressured by the Religious right? Or will Disney enter the darker worlds that Marvel Comics has historically explored?

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"Spider-Man" Musical Production Delays?

Posted 09.07.2009 | New York

Read More: Spiderman Broadway, Evan Rachel Wood, Marvel Entertainment, Spider-Man Broadway, Alan Cumming, Spiderman Musical, Spider-Man Musical, Spider-Man, U2, Broadway Musicals, David Geffen, Spider-Man Money, Spiderman, The Edge U2 Spider-Man, Bono, New York News

Is the upcoming "Spider-Man" musical stuck in a web of financial woes? Variety reports: Extensive work being done to prep for the technically dema...

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Second Time's the Charm -- When Superior Sequels Surpass Lukewarm Originals

Scott Mendelson | Posted 07.05.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Megan Fox, Superman II, Angels & Demons, Spider-Man, Transformers, Angelina Jolie, Scream, Da Vinci Code, Scott Mendelson, Movies, Transformers 2, Star Trek II, Reviews, Shia LaBeouf, Addams Family Values, Sequels, Wes Craven, Superman, Tomb Raider, Prince Caspian, Spider-Man 2, Scream 2, Entertainment News
Scott Mendelson

I'm feeling a little more optimistic than I probably should for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

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Wanted: Superhero, Eastern Europe Beat

Scott Diel | Posted 05.30.2009 | World

Read More: Superheroes, Heroes, Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man, Green Lantern, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Superman, President Bush, Edgar Savisaar, Catwoman, Batman, Estonia, World News
Scott Diel

A friend of mine in the United States recently got shot. Now the media says he's a hero. Hero or unfortunate son of a bitch? In America, it's a fine line that separates them.

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U2-Scored "Spider-Man" Gets Broadway Start Date

AP | MICHAEL KUCHWARA | Posted 03.27.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Broadway, Spider-Man, Spiderman, Theater, U2, Entertainment News

NEW YORK — Spider-Man has conquered the movies. Now, with a little help from Julie Taymor and U2, it's Broadway's turn. "Spider-Man, Turn Off t...

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Spidey Suit: Marvel Sued For $750M In Movie Profits

AP | Posted 02.27.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Stan Lee, Marvel, Spider Man, Iron Man, X-Men, Entertainment News

NEW YORK — Shareholders of an ill-fated Stan Lee venture are seeking more than $750 million in profits from films and other works based on Marve...

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Early Look: Spider-Man Meets Obama

Bryan Young | Posted 02.09.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Joe Quesada, Barack Obama, Obama Inauguration, Inauguration, President Obama, Spider-Man, President Obama Administration, Marvel Comics, Obama Inauguration Day, Obama Spider-Man, Comic Book Collecting, Spider-Man Inauguration Day, Obama Comic Books, Comics, Entertainment News
Bryan Young

In order to commemorate the inauguration of Barack Obama, President-elect and admitted Spider-Man collector, Marvel Comics just had to have Spider-Man meet the new President.

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Obama, Spider-Man Appear In Inauguration Marvel Comic

AP | LISA TOLIN | Posted 02.09.2009 | Media

Read More: Comic Books, Joe Quesada, Obama Inauguration, President Obama, Spider-Man, Marvel Comics, Obama Spiderman, Obama Spider Man, Obama Spider-Man, Comics, Media News

WASHINGTON — Spider-Man has a new sidekick: The president-elect. Barack Obama collected Spider-Man comics as a child, so Marvel Comics wanted t...

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A Post-Thanksgiving Cornucopia: World AIDS Day, The Birth of (RED)WIRE, Milk and Prop 8

Mike Ragogna | Posted 12.31.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Prop 6, Congress, Hiv, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ontario, Who, Dixie Chicks, Asia, China, Wolrd Health Foundation, Gay Adoption, Ali Partovi, Olympic Bird's Nest, Patna Women's College, The Killers, W Hotels, Premiere Wen Jiabao, Aids, Elvis Costello, World AIDS Day, Melissa Etheridge, Latin America, President Barack Obama, Rod Stewart, Nand Kishore Yadev, Sheryl Crow, The Police, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Emile Hirsch, Coldplay, India, Matthew Sheppard, James Franco, Starbucks, Gay Marriage, Jay-Z, Josh Brolin, Toronto, Prop 8, Spider-Man, Canada, Sean Penn, Keith Olbermann, California, Don MacKinnon, Lisa Gurry, W, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Senator Barbara Boxer, (RED), Elton John, World Health Organization, Kargil Chowk, Hear Music, Senator John v. Briggs, High School Music, John Legend, Unicef, Molly Johnson, Msn, Lucas Grabeel, United States, Harvey Milk, Gus Van Sant, Death Cab for Cutie, Into the Wild, President George W. Bush, Itunes, Carribean, Matthew Shepard, Ilike, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

The new online digital magazine (RED)WIRE will sponsor a series of unique performances by artists such as U2 and Sheryl Crow, in its bid to help fight AIDS.

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Another Practically Priceless Blog Entry in the Mighty Marvel Manner!

Erik Lundegaard | Posted 12.25.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Comic Books, Stan Lee, Marvel Comics, Superheroes, Captain America, The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Comics, Entertainment News
Erik Lundegaard

Stan Lee turned out to be about the nicest famous person I've ever met. First, he let us sit in on the interview. Then when the interview was over, he didn't turn off. I don't know if he has an "off."

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The Loss of Superman

Doon Baqi | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics

Read More: Trains, Moral Relativism, Civilian Casualties, Superman, US Soldiers, Afghanistan, Spider Man, War, Politics News
Doon Baqi

I was an officer in the U.S. Army. I know the rules of engagement. Soldiers respect civilians, for the most part (admittedly there are exceptions).

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UN Joining Forces With Marvel Comics To Bolster Image

Financial Times | Deborah Brewster | Posted 03.28.2008 | Media

Read More: Marvel Comics, Captain America, Spider-Man, United Nations, Media News

He has fought against foes ranging from the Green Goblin to Doctor Octopus, but Spider-Man now faces an even more formidable challenge: improving the ...

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The 20 Best Comic Book Heroes Of Film

The Times | Michael Moran | Posted 03.28.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Iron Man, X-Men, Superman, Watchmen, NBC Heroes, The Incredibles, The Flash, Spider-Man, Entertainment News

2008 promises yet more comic book characters migrating from the page to the cinema , with big budget debuts for the long awaited Watchmen, Iron Man, T...

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