‘Solo’ and ‘Man-Wolf’: Sony Reportedly Developing More Spider-Man Spin-Offs!!

Sony Pictures is still in the process of planning out their Spider-Man Marvel cinematic universe. The upcoming films currently in development include Morbius and Venom 2. Other films that have been discussed in the past include Silver and Black, Silk, Kraven, Spider-Woman, Mysterio, Nightwatch, Sinister Six, and Madame Web. The Illuminerdi is now reporting that the studio is in early development on films focusing on … Continue reading ‘Solo’ and ‘Man-Wolf’: Sony Reportedly Developing More Spider-Man Spin-Offs!!

Roberto Orci Working on a New ‘Spider-Man’ Spin-Off!!

After his take on The Amazing Spider-Man 2resulted in a franchise-stopper for the Sony/Andrew Garfield Spider-Man universe, writer Roberto Orci is back in the spider-saddle. Per The Wrap, he’s being tapped to write a brand new Spider-Man spin-off movie set within the newly developing Sony Spider-verse. While we don’t know which character Orci’s spin-off will center on, we know it will not take place in the Disney-owned MCU. Instead, it will involve … Continue reading Roberto Orci Working on a New ‘Spider-Man’ Spin-Off!!

‘Morbius’: First Trailer Reveals the Jared Leto Led ‘Spider-Man’ Spinoff!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Biochemist Michael Morbius tries to cure himself of a rare blood disease, but he inadvertently infects himself with a form of vampirism instead.  Directed – Daniel Espinosa Starring – Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Jared Leto Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Morbius’: First Trailer Reveals the Jared Leto Led ‘Spider-Man’ Spinoff!! Check It Out!!

‘Morbius’: JK Simmons’ J. Jonah Jameson Rumored to be Appearing!!

With the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe over the past decade, it seems if every studio is trying to get its own interconnected universe. That includes Sony, the Culver City-based studio trying to get its Universe of Marvel Characters off the ground. Leading the way in the SUMC is Venom, the Tom Hardy-starring film that was critically panned, despite making a killing at the … Continue reading ‘Morbius’: JK Simmons’ J. Jonah Jameson Rumored to be Appearing!!

‘Madame Web’: Sony Taps ‘Morbius’ Writers for Movie Set in Spider-Man Universe!!!

Sony Pictures has tapped Morbius scribes Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless to write a Madame Web movie set in the Spider-Man universe, Collider has exclusively learned. Created by writer Denny O’Neil and artist John Romita Jr., Madame Web first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #210, which was published by Marvel Comics in November 1980. Known as Cassandra Webb, she is usually depicted as an elderly blind … Continue reading ‘Madame Web’: Sony Taps ‘Morbius’ Writers for Movie Set in Spider-Man Universe!!!

Sony and Disney Re-Join to Produce Third ‘Spider-Man’ Movie in 2021!!!

Last month, we reported that Marvel/Disney and Sony were splitting ways over Spider-Man. Sony still wanted to make Spider-Man movies, naturally, but Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige would no longer be the head creative. The split came down to money with Disney wanting a 50/50 co-financing deal on future Spider-Man projects as opposed to the previous deal where they only got 5%. Granted, going from … Continue reading Sony and Disney Re-Join to Produce Third ‘Spider-Man’ Movie in 2021!!!

‘Spider-Man’: Sony Has Reportedly Five to Six TV Shows in Development!!

Having successfully launched its ‘Universe of Marvel Characters’ franchise on the big screen last year with Venom, and reacquired full control of the Spider-Man rights after failing to reach a new deal with Disney, Sony’s Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra has been chatting to Variety about the studio’s future plans for the web-slinger. As well as confirming plans to incorporate Tom Holland’s Spider-Man into the … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man’: Sony Has Reportedly Five to Six TV Shows in Development!!

Sony Still Plans to bring ‘Black Cat’ on the Big Screen!!

Although it pulled the plug on its planned Black Cat and Silver Sable team-up movie Silver & Black crossover movie, it seems that Sony still has ambitions to bring Felicia Hardy to its Universe of Marvel Characters. “I like Black Cat a lot, I think she is a really great character. We had her a little bit in [The Amazing Spider-Man 2], but she’s kind … Continue reading Sony Still Plans to bring ‘Black Cat’ on the Big Screen!!

Phil Lord and Chris Miller to Oversee Marvel TV Universe for Sony!!!

Filmmakers Phil Lord and Chris Miller are leaving 20th Century Fox TV to set up a new overall deal at Sony Picture Entertainment, which includes overseeing a slew of TV shows based on Marvel Comics characters. Per THR, Lord and Miller have signed a five-year overall deal with Sony TV, where they will create and develop comedy and drama projects for broadcast, cable, and streaming … Continue reading Phil Lord and Chris Miller to Oversee Marvel TV Universe for Sony!!!

‘Morbius’: Jared Leto Reveals First Look of the Spider-Man Spin-Off!! Check It Out!!

With filming now underway for Sony’s next Spider-Man spin-off Morbius, The Living Vampire, fans can now get their first look at the living vampire from the film. Star Jared Leto shared the first look of him as Morbius on his Instagram. Check it out here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv2HKlglUat/?utm_source=ig_embed Created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane, Dr. Michael Morbius made his debut in The Amazing Spider-Man #101 back in 1971 and … Continue reading ‘Morbius’: Jared Leto Reveals First Look of the Spider-Man Spin-Off!! Check It Out!!

‘Morbius’: Tyrese Gibson Joins the Spider-Man Spinoff!!!

Fast & Furious star Tyrese Gibson has become the latest addition to the cast of Sony’s Spider-Man spinoff movie Morbius. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Gibson will portray an FBI agent on the trail of Dr. Michael Morbius, played by Jared Leto (Suicide Squad). Also featuring in the cast are Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim Uprising) as Martine Bancroft, Matt Smith (Doctor Who) as Loxias Crown, and Jared … Continue reading ‘Morbius’: Tyrese Gibson Joins the Spider-Man Spinoff!!!

‘Morbius’: Jared Leto Shares a Set Photo!! Check It Out!!

Whilst Disney is in the process of gobbling up Fox and its contingent of Marvel properties (and the like), Sony is still happily churning out films within its own Marvel universe, namely under the Spider-Man banner. So while Fox will release its last proper X-Men film in Dark Phoenix this June, followed by the (possible) release of The New Mutants either in theaters or on … Continue reading ‘Morbius’: Jared Leto Shares a Set Photo!! Check It Out!!

‘Morbius’: Jared Harris Joins Sony’s Spider-Man Spin-Off!!!

With production having commenced a few weeks ago, Deadline has announced that Sony’s Spider-Man spin-off Morbius, the Living Vampire has added Jared Harris (The Terror) in an unknown role. Harris joins Jared Leto (Suicide Squad) in the film, with Leto playing vampiric anti-hero Michael Morbius. Created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane, Dr. Michael Morbius made his debut in The Amazing Spider-Man #101 back in 1971 and was originally … Continue reading ‘Morbius’: Jared Harris Joins Sony’s Spider-Man Spin-Off!!!

‘Ghostbusters 3′: Jason Reitman Sequel Gets a July 2020 Premiere Date!!

Jason Reitman‘s Ghostbusters sequel may have materialized out of the netherworld, but development on the project is rolling right along. Casting for a young crew is underway with an eye to shoot this summer, and now—thanks to a Tweet from Reitman—we know that Sony Pictures has set a July 10, 2020 premiere date for Ghostbusters 3. Reitman’s father, Ivan Reitman, directed both the original Ghostbusters and … Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters 3′: Jason Reitman Sequel Gets a July 2020 Premiere Date!!

‘Morbius’: Matt Smith Joins Jared Leto in Sony’s ‘Spider-Man’ Villain Movie!!

Doctor Who alum Matt Smith is nearing a deal to join Oscar winner Jared Leto in Sony’s Morbius movie, which is based on the Spider-Man villain of the same name. Daniel Espinosa (Safe House) will direct from a script by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, who co-created the Netflix series Lost in Space. Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach are producing Morbius with Lucas Foster, while Sony … Continue reading ‘Morbius’: Matt Smith Joins Jared Leto in Sony’s ‘Spider-Man’ Villain Movie!!

‘Morbius’: Adria Arjona Joins Sony’s The Living Vampire Film!!

Now that Venom has proven to be a smash hit at the box office, Sony is moving full steam ahead with its ‘Universe of Marvel Characters’, beginning with the Jared Leto-headlined Morbius, the Living Vampire movie. With filming slated to begin in February, Deadline is reporting that Sony and director Daniel Espinosa (Life) have found their female lead in Adria Arjona, with the True Detective … Continue reading ‘Morbius’: Adria Arjona Joins Sony’s The Living Vampire Film!!

‘Venom 2’: Sony Might Have Set Release Dates for the Sequel and ‘Morbius’!!!

Disney and Fox may be merging into a giant, hybrid universe where the X-Men can punch Captain America in the face, but Sony continues to build its Marvel-adjacent Not-Spider-Man Universe. According to Variety‘s Justin Kroll, the studio has set aside a pair of 2020 release dates for two Spider-spinoffs; July 10, 2020 for a “non-sequel” and October 2, 2020 for a sequel. Nothing is set in stone—this … Continue reading ‘Venom 2’: Sony Might Have Set Release Dates for the Sequel and ‘Morbius’!!!

‘Morbius’ Filming Details Revealed by Producers!!!

Now that Venom is out in the world, Sony’s own Spider-Man-centric cinematic universe is, you might say, in full swing. But there are lots and lots of Sony’s Marvel characters who are destined for the big screen in the coming years, some of whom may have been teased in Venom, and some that may be yet to be introduced to movie-going audiences. One such project … Continue reading ‘Morbius’ Filming Details Revealed by Producers!!!

‘Morbius the Living Vampire’: ‘Venom’ Producer Confirms The Marvel Adaption Is Next!!!

This coming week sees the release of Venom, the first of a planned series of Spider-Man spinoff movies (minus Spidey) in a shared cinematic universe under the banner of ‘Sony’s Universe of Marvel Characters’. Sony has several projects in the pipeline for this venture, including Morbius, Black Cat, Silver Sable, Kraven the Hunter, Silk, Nightwatch, and Jackpot, and it seems that The Living Vampire is set to become the second … Continue reading ‘Morbius the Living Vampire’: ‘Venom’ Producer Confirms The Marvel Adaption Is Next!!!

Jared Leto Is ‘Morbius’ In Sony’s ‘Spider-Man’ Spin-off!!!

Here’s some news that will certainly make you feel one way or another: Jared Leto is set to star in the title role of Morbius, Sony’s Spider-Man spin-off that focuses on the vampiric villain from the pages of Marvel Comics. Director Daniel Espinosa (Safe House) is set to helm the pic. Written by Burk Sharpless and Matt Sazama (Lost in Space), Morbius will be produced by Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach with … Continue reading Jared Leto Is ‘Morbius’ In Sony’s ‘Spider-Man’ Spin-off!!!

Sony To Add Another Spider-Man Spinoff To the Table With Marvel’s ‘Silk’!!!

Marvel’s Korean-American superhero Cindy Moon might be getting her own movie! Deadline reports that Sony and producer Amy Pascal are in early development on a film adaptation that would bring the Marvel comic Silk to the big screen. First introduced in 2014’s The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 3 #1, Cindy Moon has powers similar to Spider-Man. She was also bitten by a radioactive spider (and goes to … Continue reading Sony To Add Another Spider-Man Spinoff To the Table With Marvel’s ‘Silk’!!!

Director Gina Prince-Bythewood Updates on the Progress of the Spider-Man Spinoff ‘Silver and Black’!!!

Sony Pictures has a lot of ambitious plans for the future of their superhero universe focused on the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, including one featuring two of the wallcrawler’s greatest allies. But work on the Silver & Black spinoff has been slow to update, especially after rumors of the movie’s indefinite delay. But now the director of the spinoff film focusing on Black Cat and Silver … Continue reading Director Gina Prince-Bythewood Updates on the Progress of the Spider-Man Spinoff ‘Silver and Black’!!!

Antoine Fuqua Talks About Potentially Directing ‘Morbius: The Living Vampire’ and ‘Blade’!!!

While at CinemaCon promoting The Equalizer 2, Antoine Fuqua (Southpaw, The Magnificent 7)  was asked about tackling the comic book genre. Speaking with JoBlo, The Training Day director revealed he’s had talks with Sony about their Spider-Man spinoff Morbius: The Living Vampire: As a kid I grew up with comic books. They talked to me about BLACK PANTHER years ago, way back in the day. … Continue reading Antoine Fuqua Talks About Potentially Directing ‘Morbius: The Living Vampire’ and ‘Blade’!!!

‘Morbius’: Marvel’s Living Vampire Movie in the Works as a ‘Spider-Man’ Spin-off!!!

The good news is that Sony is moving ahead with their plans for an extended cinematic universe that spins out from their Spider-Man franchise, and they’re doing so with Marvel’s most famous vampire character: Morbius. So whether you know the Living Vampire from his battles with Spider-Man in the comics, his appearance in the 90s animated series, or his anti-heroic adventures alongside the members of the … Continue reading ‘Morbius’: Marvel’s Living Vampire Movie in the Works as a ‘Spider-Man’ Spin-off!!!