Yeah, he's friends with Whedon. That's not the reason for his hiring though. Sony had Goddard working on Spiderman long before Marvel made the deal for Spiderman.
I actually haven't seen Lost, so I can't speak for it. I have seen every episode of Buffy, Angel and Alias he's written, and it's easy to tell that he's a terrific writer. Cabin in the Woods had shown he can be a great director too.
Also, I've heard jj abrams praise Goddard on many occasions. That's gotta carry some weight.
I've been actually impressed with her episodes unlike Goddard. I'm not a huge Cabin In the Woods fan. Like I said, IMO, Goddard hasn't done anything that has impressed me. That does not equate for the movie being bad.
Right. I didn't say the movie is going to suck, just asking what he has done that people are getting pumped up about. Films like Cloverfield and Cabin in the Woods isn't an automatic slam dunk for me.
Just like I've been impressed with Goddard's work on Buffy and Angel. Which are pretty relevant franchises. Anyone who can do Buffy well would likely do High School Spider-Man well Imho.
Add to that his passion for the Spider-Man Universe makes this a Great choice (IF it's true).
I'm only speaking for myself, of course! But people here get sensitive when people question Marvel like they can do no wrong. But that's hardly the case, IMO. They've done some great stuff (Primarily Avengers and GOTG), but half of their films are average to below.
Time will tell who the director is, but for me, Goddard is a question mark. At least for me. Seeing as he's working with Whedon, it will probably be good, anyway.
you have any proof that Goddard has been working on Spider-Man before December? And that's just the date of the leak.
Sony saw what Whedons did for Avengers and I'd say it's easily traceable that Whedons recommended him. Also working on your buddy's show isn't a great show of ability.
News came out that Goddard was writing the Sinister Six script in the beginning of 2014, well before Sony got fvcked with TASM 2.
You have any proof Whedon recommended him? And even if he did, Sony won't just take his word for gospel.
Working on his buddy's show? You do realize that Goddard had to write a spec script, interview and compete to get a job on Buffy. It was only after Goddard was hired and did quality Buffy work that he and Whedon became friends. Also, Whedon wasn't even the person who first hired Goddard. Marti Knoxin, who became the head writer on Buffy after Whedon went to work on Angel and Firefly, is the one who found, interviewed and hired Goddard.
Be a little optimistic... I'm tellin ya this guy is talented.
Anyone who's familiar with Whedon's work that doesn't absolutely LOVE him is insane. The Avengers is actually one of Whedon's weaker works, and that's impressive imo.
Fair enough, I wasn't excited about the Russos either.