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The Director may possibly be leaving the hit Comic Book based movie franchise.

On the eve of what is expected to be the biggest Spider-Man yet, Entertainment Weekly learns that director Sam Raimi is seriously interested in directing The Hobbit, a choice that could potentially leave Spidey 4 without a director.

If Sam Raimi were to take on a complex, intense project like "The Hobbit" the rights to which New Line/MGM only has for a limited amount of time it could force Columbia to either push back its production schedule for Spider-Man 4 or find a new director for the franchise.

Kirsten Dunst says she hadn't heard any rumors about Raimi and "The Hobbit" until Entertainment Weekly raised the subject in an interview. She says she can't imagine returning for Part 4 without both her director and her co-star: ''It's disrespectful to the whole team, I think, to do that. And audiences aren't stupid. It'd be a big flop without me, Tobey, or Sam. That would really not be the smartest move. But they know that already. Amy Pascal would never do that.''

Tobey Maguire has already expressed his positive feelings about returning for another sequel.

Sony's President of Production Matt Tolmach told Entertainment Weekly that the studio is cautiously optimistic about retaining the team that launched the Spidey franchise so spectacularly: ''Listen, we're making Spider-Man 4. Our hope, dream, and intention is to do it with Sam. But I don't have a crystal ball.''

Well it would be a problem if Riami leaves. He did a great job with SM 1 and SM 2 (and probably SM 3) so it would be a shame if he leaves.

Tobey does a good job though his voice is horrible.

It would be great if Dunst leaves the franchise and never returns.

I really don't see none of them leaving unless contract talks break down. I know Raimi might do another film shortly. Thats good if he does. There is no need to make Spidey 4 until 2009 for 2010. Let everyone involved relax and take a break, then return to a great franchise.

Originally posted by the_satan32

It would be great if Dunst leaves the franchise and never returns.

LOL...ouch.

But I hear ya...she's the one female protagonist in a comic book movie that nobody lusts for.

Originally posted by SpyCspider
LOL...ouch.

But I hear ya...she's the one female protagonist in a comic book movie that nobody lusts for.

I like her comic part.

uh Dunst,Mcguire and Raimi have all said they are done for good and moving on,everybody knows that.

Originally posted by Mr Parker
uh Dunst,Mcguire and Raimi have all said they are done for good and moving on,everybody knows that.

Wtf? In the words of Mel Gibson, "Get over yourself, sugar ****..."

I found something. It states that Raimi, Dunst and Maguire could very well be back for the next one.


http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=19983

Originally posted by LORDSIDIOUS01
I found something. It states that Raimi, Dunst and Maguire could very well be back for the next one.


http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=19983

He said absolutely...

I already knw there is going to be a Spidey 4, but its good to know the same actors will most likely return to it.

yeah Raimi will probably come back but Dunst said she would only if Mcguire did.Mcguire has made it perfectly clear he is not interested in coming back though.if people think he is then they are just fooling themselves.

Originally posted by Mr Parker
yeah Raimi will probably come back but Dunst said she would only if Mcguire did.Mcguire has made it perfectly clear he is not interested in coming back though.if people think he is then they are just fooling themselves.

I found this regarding the next franchise.

http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5536

I don't think Raimi would leave the Spider-man series.