"Marc Webb, the director of the Golden Globe nominated Best Picture (500) Days of Summer, will direct the next chapter in the Spider-Man franchise, set to hit theaters summer 2012, it was jointly announced today by Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios.

Written by James Vanderbilt, Webb will work closely with producers Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin in developing the project, which will begin production later this year."

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I'm really excited about Marc Webb taking this franchise in a new direction, hopefully. But more importantly, no more Tobey, Kirsten, or Dave! The trifecta of annoying actors

         

Yeah, Marc Webb gives me a sigh of relief...but there are rumors about a webslinging Robert Pattinson...that chills me to the bone.

         

His reps already debunked that rumor. He's already signed on for several films and there would be scheduling conflicts. I really hope they find some fresh-faced no-name actor.

         

who is Dave?

         

what is spiderman?

         

Oops, I meant to say James. I keep getting him mixed up with his brother.

         

marc webb? bad news. i liked 500 days of summer, but that guy is just barely finding a voice. my guess is they chose him b/c they want a monkey who's gonna say yes to whatever the producers dictate.

         

500 Days of Summer was not a very good movie. This is a funny announcement. From Raimi to Webb. Oh well.

         

Did they choose him because his last name is Webb?

         

^^^^^ brilliant.