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Exclusive: Colombian-Ecuadorian actress María Elisa Camargo is making her English-language debut in action-thriller Off The Grid, which as we previously revealed is being led by Josh Duhamel (Transformers franchise) and Oscar nominee Greg Kinnear (As Good As It Gets).

In the film, a scientist (Duhamel) steals an experiment and hides off the grid in Europe to prevent it from becoming weaponized. His former research partner (Kinnear), along with an extraction team, is sent in to find him and locate the missing experiment.

Camargo plays Josey, a resilient Colombian immigrant who runs a bed and breakfast with her parents and works as a bartender in the local bar, where her sharp wit have made her a beloved figure in the community. Red Sea Media is handling sales on the movie.

Directed by Johnny Martin (Hangman), pic is being produced by Luca Matrundola and Richard Salvatore and is executive-produced by Red Sea’s Roman Kopelevich.

Dakota Johnson starring Sony Pictures’ Madame Web released in theaters on 14th February 2024. Directed by S.J. Clarkson from a screenplay she co-wrote with Claire Parker Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. Based on the character of the same name from Marvel Comics, Madame Web upon its premiere opened to a negative response from the audience and critics.

The movie also stars Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts and Adam Scott. The story follows Cassie Webb played by Johnson trying to save three women and their future from Ezekiel Sims played by Rahim along with confronting her past. Madame Web is the fourth movie in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe and it was recently known that the movie has a connection with Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man 2.

Suggested“They saw the reactions…and folded”: Dakota Johnson’s Madame Web May be Responsible for Sony Scrapping Upcoming...

Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man showcased the struggles of Peter Parker, highlighting the difficulties he faced in his personal life as well as his journey to becoming a superhero. The moments of forgiveness and emotional power in Maguire's Spider-Man trilogy, such as Peter forgiving Sandman and mourning Uncle Ben with Aunt May, are some of the most heartfelt and moving scenes in any Spider-Man film. Maguire's Spider-Man had some fantastic displays of his superhero powers, from catching Mary Jane in the lunchroom to saving Mj and the cable car, creating unforgettable and intense rescue scenes.

Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man has had many unforgettable moments that no other Spider-Man film has outdone. Maguire became the first big-screen Wall-Crawler with Sam Raimi's 2002 movie Spider-Man, and though his tenure seemingly ended after Spider-Man 3, Maguire returned in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's 2021 mega-hit Spider-Man: No Way Home, teaming him up with Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland's Spideys.

Michael Papajohn could be the first actor to play a multiverse variant of himself in the MCU, as he appeared as different characters in both the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy and Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man. Spider-Man: No Way Home brought the previous Spider-Man iterations into the MCU canon as variants of each other. In turn, it might suggest that Papajohn's seemingly unrelated characters were variants of each other.

Papajohn previously played Dennis Carradine, Uncle Ben's supposed killer, in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man superhero trilogy. He reappeared as Alfred, the limo driver for Oscorp exec Rajit Ratha, in The Amazing Spider-Man. The McU's Multiverse Saga has opened up unlimited possibilities for crossovers between characters, so it is not far-fetched that the characters can be variants of each other. It was a fun callback and put Michael Papajohn in rarified air among actors to appear in different Marvel films as separate characters.

One video game designer finds himself thrust into an action-packed and very deadly conspiracy in the new thriller Welcome to Acapulco. Stacked with actors direct from the video store shelf and loaded with hard hitting adventure, this will surely appeal to the gamer at heart. Today, we have the first trailer and poster for Welcome to Acapulco, and it's sure to get your heart racing.

Video game designer Matt Booth has one shot to save his career by unveiling his biggest project yet at the Video Game Awards in New Mexico. But after running into a friend at the airport and having a little too much to drink before his flight, he ends up in Actual Mexico, specifically, Acapulco.

As soon as he lands, he finds himself on the run from high-powered criminals, deadly hitmen and the Feds, all looking for a mysterious package that he has allegedly smuggled through customs yet knows nothing about.

Here's the teaser trailer for Victor Salva's "Jeepers Creepers 3: Cathedral". The movie stars Meg Foster ("31", "Lords Of Salem"), Gina Phillips ("Jeepers Creepers", "Chained"), Jonathan Breck ("Jeepers Creepers", "Jeepers Creepers 2"), Carrie Lazar ("Scream", "Preacher"), Stan Shaw, Joyce Giraud ("The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo"), Dave Davis, Chester Rushing ("Stranger Things") and Michael Papajohn Frank ("Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom"). "Jeepers Creepers 3: Cathedral" will hit theaters on September 26, 2017.Set between the first and second film, Sgt Davis Tubbs assembles a task force to destroy the Creeper once and for all while growing closer than ever before to learning the secrets of its dark origins, as the monster terrorizes a local farming community....

Here's the teaser trailer for Victor Salva's "Jeepers Creepers 3: Cathedral". The movie stars Meg Foster ("31", "Lords Of Salem"), Gina Phillips ("Jeepers Creepers", "Chained"), Jonathan Breck ("Jeepers Creepers", "Jeepers Creepers 2"), Carrie Lazar ("Scream", "Preacher"), Stan Shaw, Joyce Giraud ("The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo"), Dave Davis, Chester Rushing ("Stranger Things") and Michael Papajohn Frank ("Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom"). "Jeepers Creepers 3: Cathedral" will hit theaters on September 26, 2017.Set between the first and second film, Sgt Davis Tubbs assembles a task force to destroy the Creeper once and for all while growing closer than ever before to learning the secrets of its dark origins, as the monster terrorizes a local farming community....

Just a few days ago, production started on the highly-anticipated horror sequel Jeepers Creepers 3, which was previously known as Cathedral. The actually title has yet to be confirmed. There had been rumors that Gina Phillips, who starred in the first Jeepers Creepers as Trish Jenner, was returning, and that Ray Wise will reprise his role as Jack Taggert Sr. Today the full cast list has surfaced, confirming Gina Phillips' return, along with the franchise debut of genre legend Adrienne Barbeau.

Cinema Runner got a hold of the cast list, which reveals that Adrienne Barbeau is playing a character named Gaylen Brandon, although no details for her role were given. Gina Phillips is also coming back, along with the previously-confirmed Jonathan Breck as The Creeper himself. But this cast list doesn't include Ray Wise, so he's likely not coming back, unless it's in a surprise cameo.

The cast also includes Stan Shaw as Sheriff Tashtego,...

My Many Sons follows the inspirational true story of legendary basketball coach Don Meyer (Judge Reinhold), who, despite becoming wheelchair-bound after a nearly fatal car wreck, passed Bobby Knight to become the most winning basketball coach in Ncaa history. Produced by Brad Wilson (A Family Thing, Becoming Jesse Tate, Set Apart) and Casey Bond and directed by Ralph E. Portillo (The Last Great Ride, Big Brother Trouble), this inspirational motion picture is a story of character, relationships, and turning young boys into men.

Now you can own the new DVD of My Many Sons. We Are Movie Geeks has two copies to give away. All you have to do is leave a comment below answering this question: What is your favorite Judge Reinhold movie? (mine is Vice Versa!). It’s so easy!

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Here are the films opening theatrically in the U.S. the week of Friday, August 21. All synopses provided by distributor unless listed otherwise. Wide American Ultra Director: Nima Nourizadeh Cast: Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, Bill Pullman, Topher Grace, Tony Hale, John Leguizamo, Walton Goggins, Teri Wyble, Connie Britton, Michael Papajohn, Monique Ganderton, Lavell Crawford, Nash Edgerton Synopsis: "A stoner and his girlfriend's sleepy, small-town existence is disrupted when his past comes back to haunt him in the form of a government operation set to wipe him out." Criticwire Grade Average: C (4 reviews) Hitman: Agent 47 Director: Aleksander Bach Cast: Rupert Friend, Zachary Quinto, Hannah Ware, Emilio Rivera, Rolf Kanies, Thomas Kretschmann, Dan Bakkedahl, Ciarán Hinds, Mona Pirzad, Prince William E. Morris, Michaela Caspar, Jerry Hoffmann Synopsis: "An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the...

Take another look @ the 'red band' restricted trailer supporting the action comedy feature "American Ultra", written by Max Landis and directed by Nima Nourizadeh, starring Jesse Eisenberg ("Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice") and Kristen Stewart  ("The Twilight Saga") , opening August 21, 2015:

"...a stoner and his girlfriend's sleepy, small-town existence is disrupted when his past comes back to haunt him in the form of a government operation set to wipe him out..."

Cast also includes Connie Britton, Topher Grace, John Leguizamo, Walton Goggins, Bill Pullman, Tony Hale, Stuart Greer, Monique Ganderton, Lavell Crawford, Michael Papajohn and Nash Edgerton.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "American Ultra"...

Take another look @ the 'red band' restricted trailer supporting the action comedy feature "American Ultra", written by Max Landis and directed by Nima Nourizadeh, starring Jesse Eisenberg ("Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice") and Kristen Stewart  ("The Twilight Saga") , opening August 21, 2015:

"...a stoner and his girlfriend's sleepy, small-town existence is disrupted when his past comes back to haunt him in the form of a government operation set to wipe him out..."

Cast also includes Connie Britton, Topher Grace, John Leguizamo, Walton Goggins, Bill Pullman, Tony Hale, Stuart Greer, Monique Ganderton, Lavell Crawford, Michael Papajohn and Nash Edgerton.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "American Ultra"...

By Michelle McCue and Melissa Thompson

On Tuesday evening (June 9), Jurassic World had it’s big Hollywood Premiere at Hollywood and Highland and Tcl Chinese Theatre IMAX.

Hosted by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, Hollywood and Highland was transformed into the entrance of Jurassic Park.

Fans caught a glimpse of cast members Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Jake Johnson, Bd Wong, Judy Greer, Brian Tee, Andy Buckley, James Dumont, Michael Papajohn; writer/director Colin Trevorrow; writers Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Derek Connolly; producers Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley.

Originally released in 1993, Spielberg’s Jurassic Park provided moviegoers with a film that connected with global audiences of all ages and has since become an indelible part of their cultural collective memory. Based on Michael Crichton’s blend of science fiction and boundless imagination, the film left audiences breathless and asking the question: “Could this actually happen?...

Sneak Peek the new 'red band' restricted trailer supporting the action comedy feature "American Ultra", written by Max Landis and directed by Nima Nourizadeh, starring Jesse Eisenberg ("Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice") and Kristen Stewart  ("The Twilight Saga") , opening August 21, 2015:

"...a stoner and his girlfriend's sleepy, small-town existence is disrupted when his past comes back to haunt him in the form of a government operation set to wipe him out..."

Cast also includes Connie Britton, Topher Grace, John Leguizamo, Walton Goggins, Bill Pullman, Tony Hale, Stuart Greer, Monique Ganderton, Lavell Crawford, Michael Papajohn and Nash Edgerton.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "American Ultra"...

Sneak Peek new images from the upcoming action comedy feature "American Ultra", written by Max Landis and directed by Nima Nourizadeh, starring Jesse Eisenberg ("Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice") and Kristen Stewart  ("Twilight") , opening August 21, 2015:

"...a stoner and his girlfriend's sleepy, small-town existence is disrupted when his past comes back to haunt him in the form of a government operation set to wipe him out..."

Cast also includes Connie Britton, Topher Grace, John Leguizamo, Walton Goggins, Bill Pullman, Tony Hale, Stuart Greer, Monique Ganderton, Lavell Crawford, Michael Papajohn and Nash Edgerton.

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Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton, Michael Papajohn, Marco Rodríguez, James Huang, Kent Shocknek, Pat Harvey, Sharon Tay, Rick Garcia, Leah Fredkin, Jonny Coyne | Written and Directed by Dan Gilroy

First time director Dan Gilroy has started strong with his debut film Nightcrawler.This sadistic character study is darkly twisted in the best ways. It is a manifestation of the alluring but devastating car crash our minds simply cannot turn away from. Nightcrawler tantalizes that part of humanity that is fascinated with carnage and bloodshed. It will allure you with its thrills and fascinate you with its eccentric behavior.

Nightcrawler works best when it is solely focused on the character of Lou Bloom played ever so brilliantly by Jake Gyllenhaal. Bloom is an oddity of a man. Unemployed he makes a living by finding random jobs like selling stolen metal to Los Angles scrapyards. Our first encounter with Lou...

To find truly original stories at the local cineplex, we've had to rely on independent film the past two decades, as Hollywood seems intend on force feeding the masses remakes, sequels and superhero movies. One person who thinks there are far too many Marvel and DC adventures flooding the market at this current time is Nightcrawler director Dan Gilroy. Speaking out against masked vigilantes and their vice grip on Hollywood, the Nightcrawler director used his win for 'Best First Feature' at the 30th Annual Independent Spirit Awards to rally his filmmaking troops and thank the independent directors weathering the storm. From his podium, he screamed:

"Independent film, the foundation and everybody here today, I think are holdouts against a tsunami of superhero movies that have swept over this industry. We have survived and we have thrived and I think that's true spirit."

His remarks ring truer than ever, as Marvel,...

To find truly original stories at the local cineplex, we've had to rely on independent film the past two decades, as Hollywood seems intend on force feeding the masses remakes, sequels and superhero movies. One person who thinks there are far too many Marvel and DC adventures flooding the market at this current time is Nightcrawler director Dan Gilroy. Speaking out against masked vigilantes and their vice grip on Hollywood, the Nightcrawler director used his win for 'Best First Feature' at the 30th Annual Independent Spirit Awards to rally his filmmaking troops and thank the independent directors weathering the storm. From his podium, he screamed:

"Independent film, the foundation and everybody here today, I think are holdouts against a tsunami of superhero movies that have swept over this industry. We have survived and we have thrived and I think that's true spirit."

His remarks ring truer than ever, as Marvel,...

Nightcrawler - Universal Studios - Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD Director: Dan Gilroy Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton, Riz Ahmed,Michael Papajohn. Full cast + crew 2014 had a ton of great movies left and right, but there's one that may arguably stand the test of time better than most: Dan Gilroy's directorial debut, Nightcrawler. Jake Gyllenhaal is both haunting and deeply, darkly funny as an ethically challenged entrepreneur chasing his own demented version of the American dream. The supporting cast, particularly Riz Ahmed and Rene Russo, are wonderfully full, fleshed-out characters who get caught up in the whirlwind Gyllenhaal creates. And this twisted portrait of our relationship with macabre media forms an intense...

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From the screenwriter of The Bourne Legacy and the producer of Michael Clayton, Nightcrawler is a gut-wrenching, first-person account of life on the streets of Los Angeles. Jake Gyllenhaal (End of Watch,Zodiac) stars as Lou Bloom, a freelance cameraman addicted to the high-speed world of L.A. crime journalism.

Nightcrawler is available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack including Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD with UltraViolet™ on February 10, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The film is available on Digital HD now.

Finding a group of freelance camera crews who film crashes, fires, murder and other mayhem, Lou (Gyllenhaal) muscles into the cut-throat, dangerous realm of nightcrawling – where each police siren wail equals a possible windfall and victims are converted into dollars and cents. Aided by Rene Russo (Thor, Yours Mine & Ours) as Nina, a veteran of the blood-sport that is local TV news, Lou blurs the line between observer and participant to...

Chicago – “No one talks like that,” I kept thinking to myself about this noir thriller. But that said, “Nightcrawler” is driven by just about the most entertaining dialogue from one person I’ve seen all year.

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Despite the fact that he’s living in a warped alternate version of the reality you and I know, you can’t stop listening to the way a narcissistic, zombie-like Jake Gyllenhaal puts people in their place. You know immediately that this typically 180-pound man – who shed 20 pounds to become the gaunt Lou Bloom and is hungry both literally and figuratively – is more than an odd bird. He clearly exhibits sociopathic behavior and that side of him is certainly disturbing, but there’s another side I actually find refreshing.

He doesn’t sugar coat because he doesn’t know how to. He speaks so decisively and matter-of-factly. His words are the epitome of being blunt,...

Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton, Michael Papajohn, Marco Rodríguez, James Huang, Kent Shocknek, Pat Harvey, Sharon Tay, Rick Garcia, Leah Fredkin, Jonny Coyne | Written and Directed by Dan Gilroy

First time director Dan Gilroy has started strong with his debut film Nightcrawler.This sadistic character study is darkly twisted in the best ways. It is a manifestation of the alluring but devastating car crash our minds simply cannot turn away from. Nightcrawler tantalizes that part of humanity that is fascinated with carnage and bloodshed. It will allure you with its thrills and fascinate you with its eccentric behavior.

Nightcrawler works best when it is solely focused on the character of Lou Bloom played ever so brilliantly by Jake Gyllenhaal. Bloom is an oddity of a man. Unemployed he makes a living by finding random jobs like selling stolen metal to Los Angles scrapyards. Our first encounter with Lou...

Ahead of its nationwide release in theaters this weekend, Open Road Films has debuted a new red band trailer for Nightcrawler, which the critics are describing as "f---ing amazeballs." Be warned, there is plenty of R-rated language and bloody footage in this trailer, so watch at your own risk.

Set in the nocturnal underbelly of contemporary Los Angeles, the pulse-pounding thriller Nightcrawler stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Lou Bloom, a driven young man desperate for work who discovers the high-speed world of L.A. crime journalism. Finding a group of freelance camera crews who film crashes, fires, murder and other mayhem, Lou muscles into the cut-throat, dangerous realm of nightcrawling, where each police siren wail equals a possible windfall and victims are converted into dollars and cents. Aided by Rene Russo as Nina, a veteran of the blood-sport that is local TV news, Lou thrives. In the breakneck, ceaseless search for footage,...

Chicago – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 35 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the highly anticipated thriller “Nightcrawler” starring Jake Gyllenhaal!

“Nightcrawler,” which opens on Oct. 31, 2014 and is rated “R,” also stars Riz Ahmed, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton, Michael Papajohn, Marco Rodríguez, James Huang, Kent Shocknek, Pat Harvey, Sharon Tay, Rick Garcia and Leah Fredkin from writer and director Dan Gilroy (“The Bourne Legacy,” “Real Steel”). Note: You must be 17+ to win and attend this “R”-rated screening.

To win your free “Nightcrawler” passes courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our social media widget below. That’s it! This screening is on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. The more social actions you complete, the more points you score and the higher yours odds of winning! Completing these social actions only increases your odds of winning; this doesn’t intensify your competition!

Chicago – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 35 admit-two movie passes up for grabs to the advance screening of the highly anticipated new film “The Bourne Legacy”! Starring Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton, the film opens everywhere on Aug. 10, 2012.

“The Bourne Legacy,” which is the fourth film in the smash-hit series (the previous three starred Matt Damon), also stars Joan Allen, David Strathairn, Stacy Keach, Donna Murphy, Scott Glenn, Oscar Isaac, Albert Finney, Paddy Considine, Zeljko Ivanek, Corey Stoll, Elizabeth Marvel and Michael Papajohn from writer and director Tony Gilroy and writer Dan Gilroy.

To win your free advance-screening movie passes to “The Bourne Legacy” courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our unique Hookup technology directly below. That’s it! This screening is on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. The more social actions you complete,...

"The Amazing Spider-Man," as you know, is a complete reboot of the Spider-Man story, featuring an entirely different cast than the Sam Raimi series of films. Well, actually, that's not exactly true. There is one actor (not counting the Stan Lee cameos) who was in both Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" and Marc Webb's "The Amazing Spider-Man": Michael Papajohn.

In "Spider-Man," Papajohn played the thief who killed Uncle Ben after a carjacking gone wrong. (This plot point was later retroactively changed in "Spider-Man 3.") Later, Peter Parker unleashed his vengeance against Papajohn's carjacker, which created the personality of Raimi's "Spider-Man." In "The Amazing Spider-Man," Papajohn plays a limo driver who unfortunately winds up in the wrong place at the wrong time as The Lizard unleashes an attack on the Williamsburg Bridge.

Here, PapaJohn compares and contrasts what it was like to work on both Spider-Man films -- as well...

Psychological thriller “The Fields” had its world premiere April 17 at Laemmle Music Hall 3 in Beverly Hills, and Academy Award winner and Hollywood legend Cloris Leachman joined her cast members on the red carpet. Attendees included “The Fields” co-star Joshua Ormond, writer/producer B. Harrison Smith, producer Faust Checho and stars such as Valerie Harper, Adria Tennor, Leilani Sarelle, Michael Papajohn, Barbara Alyn Woods and more. “The Fields” will run from April 20-26 at 1Pm at the Laemmle NoHo 7, 5240 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood. The film will be released on DVD and Blu-ray April 24. The official synopsis of “The Fields” is: The Fields, also starring Tara Reid, [ Read More ]...

The Bourne Legacy Trailer. Tony Gilroy‘s The Bourne Legacy (2012) teaser trailer stars Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Oscar Isaac, and Joan Allen. The Bourne Legacy‘s plot synopsis: “A story centered on a new CIA operative in the universe based on Robert Ludlum’s novels.”

I have only seen the first The Bourne Identity film and the superior TV movie. This teaser trailer is very good and will remind the viewer of Casino Royale‘s beginning.

About this incarnation of The Bourne Legacy:

This screenplay, while not based on any specific Robert Ludlum novel, was rewritten until its current form, credited to Tony Gilroy and his brother Dan Gilroy.

The Bourne Legacy also stars Albert Finney, Scott Glenn, David Strathairn, Corey Stoll, Stacy Keach, Sheena Colette, Michael Papajohn, Michael Chernus, Nilaja Sun, and Eli Harris.

Watch The Bourne Legacy teaser trailer and leave your thoughts on it below in the comments section.

A host of surfing stars will gather in Santa Monica tomorrow, July 30, to teach youngsters with Cystic Fibrosis how to surf.

Along with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the Mauli Ola Foundation presents its Cystic Fibrosis Surf Experience Day to get children and young adults with cystic fibrosis out in the ocean water to have a great time. The ocean air, which is an elevated saline environment, facilitates the breakdown of mucus in patients’ lungs when inhaled.

Taking part in the event are Michael Papajohn (Spiderman, Thor), Kalani Robb (Surfer), Kala Alexander (Surfer), Teddy Navarro (Surfer), Brian “T-City” Ortega (Surfer), Josh Baxter (Surfer), Sunny Garcia (Surfer), Hans Hagen (Surfer), Shawn Ward (Surfer) and other surprise guests.

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Back when Sam Raimi was set to direct the fourth "Spider-Man" installment, it was revealed that Michael Papajohn was set to reprise his role, after appearing as carjacker/Uncle Ben's killer in both "Spider-Man" and "Spider-Man 3." Eventually, Raimi dropped out and Sony decided to reboot the franchise. But just yesterday, Papajohn updated his Twitter account, stating: "Just RSVP for 'The Amazing Spider-Man' wrap party at The Roosevelt Hotel. Should be a good one." This is a bit surprising, since this would make him the only actor to return from the original cast. Cbm decided to reach out to him and find out if he'll actually be in "The Amazing Spider-Man." Papajohn replied: "I cant even confirm or deny if I worked on the film!"...

Michael Papajohn is a famous actor/stuntman from dozens of hit films and CBMs like Spawn, Hulk, Jonah Hex (and who recently appeared in Thor). However, he is most known for his role as The Burglar/Dennis Carradine, the man responsible for the murder of Uncle Ben, in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man and Spider-Man 3. Mr. Papajohn and myself follow each other on Twitter. On August 17 last year, I (under my former username of Art1991) asked him if given the opportunity, would he appear in the (then unnamed) Spider-Man reboot. He replied: Last night, this status appeared on his Twitter feed: Intrigued at this, I asked if we could expect a return of Dennis Carradine? He wrote back: This is enormously interesting if Papajohn indeed was working on The Amazing Spider-Man, making him the only person outside of Laura Ziskin and Avi Arad to be involved after the first three films.

Some bloggers have been hoping to see or hear Michael Clarke Duncan step into the role of Kilowog in "Green Lantern" for a long time now. He's reportedly down now, however—and there was much rejoicing.

In other celebratory posts, Kieron Gillen reluctantly praised Hugh Grant—I'm assuming because he's in the news for reverse snooping on the press. "Game of Thrones," meanwhile, remains a much less controversial topic. Everyone's stokes about that. Check out what Jonathan Hickman won't let come between him and the new HBO show and how Brian Lynch would handle a "Scream 4"-style situation after the jump.

I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is your Twitter Report for April 13, 2011.

@MichaelPapajohn on ncis los angeles tonight.....I don't die...but arrested by attractive women

-Michael Papajohn, Actor ("Spider-Man," "Thor")

@kierongillen If you told me yesterday that Hugh Grant would be my hero today, I'd think you insane.

I don't care how good this year's Doctor Who Christmas episode is, I'd trade it in a heartbeat for the Batman and Planetary crossovers that Paul Cornell and Neil Gaiman were discussing last night over Twitter. Tony Lee also contributed some thoughts, and if you approve, I would definitely encourage you to start writing DC and the BBC.

In other topics, Dan Slott found himself affected by the recent Skype outage and shared his despair with the world, and the Spider-Man musical continues to be an electro-snark-magnetic across the Twittersphere. Check out how Chris Eliopoulos feels about it and see Michael Papajohn's reaction to a new candidate audition for his old part in Marc Webb's Spidey movie reboot.

I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is your Twitter Report for December 23, 2010.

@DanSlott Ah! Skype is down! It's killing me... but if I'm gonna bounce ideas off my pal, I'll have to make a *gasp* international call?...

Tommy Davidson is hosting an unusual, one-man art exhibit at the SoHo Gallery, 12350 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604 on June 10, 2010, 5-8pm.

Guests will watch renowned artist Hollenstein create an original work of vibrant colors and distinct lines which he will execute from the treads of his wheelchair. The Hollenstein-signature artwork will include hand prints of over a dozen celebrities and benefit Shane's Inspiration, a children’s charity.

Other celebrity supporters scheduled to attend include Sterling Beaumon (Lost), Kate Linder (Young & The Restless), Lorna Scott (Wanted), Michael Papajohn (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen), Lily Holleman (urFrenz), Michael Colyar (Last Comic Standing), Christopher Kennedy Lawford, Judy Tenuta and Matthew Borlenghi (General Hospital), among many others.

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Comics tweeters had a lot of wisdom to impart this morning, not the least of which was Phil Hester, who introduced the phrase "Chasing Batgirl" to my vocabulary. Edgar Wright shared some perspective on "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World," and Michael Papajohn indicated that he would love to come back and play Uncle Ben's killer in Marc Webb's "Spider-Man" reboot.

Tap in to all that information after the jump along with some reactions to Robert Rodriguez's new "Predators" trailer, Matt Smith as The Doctor in "Doctor Who" and a "Losers" movie poster sighting in the wild. We also have a prediction regarding Jay-z's upcoming album.

Check 'em all out and let us know who you agree or disagree with in the Twitter Report for March 19th, 2010.

"Predators" pt. 1: @GeoffJohns0 Am I the only one excited about Predators? When I was a kid Predator was my favorite movie for like four months.

Both "Shutter Island" the movie by Martin Scorsese and "Shutter Island" the novel by Dennis Lehane got some positive micro-reviews in today's Twitter Report, and the opinions came from comics names I trust, too — namely Jhonen Vasquez and Kazu Kibuishi. I tried to find something from someone who'd read "Shutter Island" the graphic novel, but the trifecta went uncompleted.

Meanwhile in Vancouver, you probably know the Olympics are still going on. What you might not know, however, is that "Y: The Last Man" artist Pia Guerra has been hanging a protest sign up in her window to mark the occasion. There's a TwitPic link below that you can check out along with news about Stan Lee's upcoming sketch for FunnyOrDie.com, which "Spider-Man" actor got recognized at a Cvs, and which artist appreciates the Chicago-based hot dog joint Hot Doug's as much as I do.

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"Twilight" watchers now have their pitch for which contestant to support in the "American Idol" finals. Apparently Didi Benami and actress Rachelle LeFevre go way back. LeFevre had a lot of vocal support when Bryce Dallas Howard replaced her as Victoria for "Eclipse," so it may be interesting to see if her followers are also impressionable "Idol" voters.

Heated though it may be, "American Idol" competition has had to go head-to-head with Winter Olympics competition this week, and Shaun White and Lindsey Vonn were on everyone's tweets last night. After the jump, you can check out who was watching, as well as who remains suspicious of Kevin Smith, who touched Rebecca Gayheart's baby and who's been hanging out on the set of "Thor." It's all in Twitter-Wood for February 18, 2010.

Twitter Pic of the Day:

@JasonReitman Voted http://twitpic.com/13z7jo

-Jason Reitman, Writer/Director ("Up in the Air,...

Mourning over the death of J.D. Salinger and an extended discussion thread of reactions to a "Wonder Woman" complaint that Gail Simone received contributed to a grande-sized Twitter Report today -- so lucky you! Unsurprisingly, the "Catcher in the Rye" author's passing at the age of 91 prompted tweets from writers, artists and publishers alike. Nearly the same range of creators have been responding to Simone, who tweeted that she's been accused of portraying women poorly in her recent "Wonder Woman" work.

In totally uncontroversial tweeting, actor Michael Papajohn, who was recently cast in "Jonah Hex," has been on the set, and he's not giving anything big away, but you'll probably be jealous when you see his last post. Check out all of these retweets after the jump along with Terry Moore's iPhone disappointment and a nice Hulk sketch by Brian Denham.

It's all in the Twitter Report for January...

If someone in the Twitter-Wood feed hasn't tweeted a link to an organization accepting donations for Haiti, they've probably posted a question asking where they can donate, as "Twilight" actor Alex Meraz did today. His "New Moon" co-star Rachelle Lefevre, meanwhile, sent TwitcPic'd a shot straight from the blood center where she want to donate some blood. Yet another "Twilight"-er, Ashley Green posted a pic as well, but I really can tell you much more about it beyond the fact that she's wearing a crown.

The other big stories of the week remained all over the feed today. Andy Milonakis praised Jimmy Kimmel's contributions to the Leno and Conan debacle, while another actor revealed who made him cry during "American Idol." Find out who that was, as well as who took home a gift from the wrap for Michel Gondry's "Green Hornet" and what Lee Unkrich had...

Last week, actor Michael Papajohn revealed that he will reprise his role in "Spider-Man 4," after appearing as carjacker/Uncle Ben's killer in both "Spider-Man" and "Spider-Man 3." Now, a SuperheroHype! reader ran into Papajohn and asked him to confirm that he will return for the new movie. "I can't talk about it, but who says I died in the first one?," said Papajohn. Many believed that he would appear in "Spider-Man 4" through flashbacks, but now that Papajohn is hinting that his character never died, there's a chance he will somehow become a new villain. Click here to read more about "Spider-Man 4."...

Last week, actor Michael Papajohn revealed that he will appear in Spider-Man 4, after playing a carjacker/Uncle Ben's killer in both Spider-Man and Spider-Man 3.

In the meantime, a scooper over at SuperheroHype! asked Papajohn to confirm that he will return for the new movie at the weekly comic book show Frank & Son in Industry, CA. Here is what the scooper had to say:

...while I was walking around with my uncle we suddenly ran into Michael Papajohn. I wouldn't have noticed him except for the pictures he had all over his signing desk ... I asked him about Spider Man 4 because of the rumor I read that he was going to be in it. He said "I can't talk about it, but who says I died in the first one?" My uncle asked him again and he quipped "if I tell you I'll have to shoot you." Jokingly, of course.

Despite being killed off in the first Spider-Man film Uncle Ben’s killer (Michael Papajohn) re-appeared in Spider-Man 3, where we found out that the killer was actually Sandman, who later apologized and all was forgiven. However, we could very well be seeing Michael Papajohn again in Spider-Man 4. From Shh: Scooper ‘Cassassin’ sent us the following [...]...

It's a slow news day so I thought I'd write about one of the rumors that hit over the weekend that we didn't write about. A scooper wrote in to ComingSoon claiming that actor Michael Papajohn revealed during a Wizard World Philadelphia Q&A that he would be reprising his role as the original carjacker who killed Uncle Ben in Spider-Man 4. If true, this leaves a few possibilities: He could return to film a flashback sequence that would reveal more about Uncle Ben's death, or somehow reveal that Flint Marko wasn't actually the killer. Anyone who has seen the first Spider-Man film knows that Peter Parker chases him into a warehouse, where the killer trips and falls from a window to his death. Could he still somehow be alive? Last we heard, Sam Raimi was still waiting for David Lindsay-Abaire to finish the script, and usually supporting roles aren't...

For the three of you that haven't seen Sam Raimi's Spider-Man flicks, I know you're probably wondering who would want to kill a sweet old, rice company mascot. For the rest of you, you're probably wondering the infinitely more troubling conundrum of how the hell they are going to bring back the original killer back into Spider-Man 4 after muddling the story up in Spider-Man 3. SuperHeroHype is reporting that Michael Papajohn, the actor who played the thug who kills Uncle Ben (at least until we find out that it's Flint Marko that really kills Ben?), spoke at Wizard World Philadelphia and said that his character would be returning for the next film. There's obviously a few possibilities: He's coming back to shoot more flashback sequences that will further illuminate his and Marko's role in Ben's death He's coming back to reveal that Flint Marko wasn't actually the killer (aka to restore the original storyline) He's...

First he killed Uncle Ben, then it turned out that he didn’t really pull the trigger. So when kinda-maybe-sorta killer Dennis Carradine shows up in “Spider-Man 4,” what kind of role will he have?

That’s the question that has the ‘net buzzing based on actor Michael Papajohn’s recent comments that he’ll be returning for the “Spider-Man” franchise’s fourth installment.

According to an anonymous SuperHeroHype tipster, Papajohn said during a Wizard World Philadelphia panel this weekend that his burglar character will resurface yet again.

When asked how his would-be Uncle Ben murdering character would factor into the fourth film, the actor was tight-lipped. The tipster’s report states that Papajohn said “if he told us what his role entailed, he’d have to kill us.”

It’s hard to imagine what new layers could be peeled back on the man who inspired Spider-Man’s war on crime.

It's not quite the announcement fans were waiting for, but actor Michael Papajohn, who played the criminal with a fatal need for Uncle Ben's car in Spider-Man, announced at a Philadelphia comic book convention that he will be reprising his role in Spider-Man 4. Papajohn gave no other information, saying that he could not reveal what his role entailed or he would have to kill everyone in the audience.

Fans are still anxiously waiting to find out who the villains will be in Spider-Man 4, so Papajohn's news will have to suffice in the meantime. Director Sam Raimi has said that Sony will reveal the villains when they receive the script from screenwriter David Lindsay-Abaire at the end of the summer.

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Spider-Man 4 has started casting. sort of. Michael Papajohn is on board! Please, hold your applause. So who is Michael Papajohn and does he have any connection with the pizza franchise? Pizza: not as far as we know. Instead he.s the guy who killed Uncle Ben and was subsequently (albeit accidentally) killed by Spider-Man in the first film. Superhero Hype has learned that he.ll be back, though in what capacity he.s not saying. It.s not as if he needs to say. I think it.s pretty obvious. Whatever they.re doing for the fourth movie it.ll probably involve some sort of new flashback which they.ll need him for. Not exactly significant news but at least we know that Peter Parker is still all hung up on the past.

There is a big chance that the car thief who is thought to have killed Peter Parker's Uncle Ben will be seen taking part in "Spider-Man 4". The thug's depicter in "Spider-Man", Michael Papajohn, opens up about the matter during a Q&A with him and his "Spider-Man" co-star Ted Raimi at Wizard World Philadelphia on Saturday, June 20.

There, the "Land of the Lost" actor confessed that he would be reprising his baddie's role for the next installment of the web-slinging superhero, as reported by Superhero Hype! scooper. Though he gushed about his involvement in the latest "Spider-Man" film, Papajohn refused to breakdown what part his character will be involved in the film.

"Spider-Man 4" will see once again the teaming up of director-actor, Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire. Produced by Avi Arad, Grant Curtis, Laura Ziskin and Todd Black, the script will be provided by David Lindsay-Abaire, the Pulitzer...

SuperheroHype is reporting that while actor Michael Papajohn answered questions at the Wizard Word Philadelphia, he revealed that he will be appearing in Spider-Man 4.

What director Sam Raimi has planned for him isn't yet known, however. Might he return in flashbacks or could he portray another supervillain? Papajohn explained to the audience that if he told them precisely what his role entailed, he would have to kill them.

Papajohn appeared in both Spider-Man and Spider-Man 3 as a carjacker and the original killer of Peter Parker's Uncle Ben.

The script for Spider-Man 4 is finished, so expect more info to leak out in the ensuing weeks.

The film is scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 6, 2011.

So it looks like this whole Spider-man 4 thing is really happening. It feels like ages ago since the third film was released, and while casting news and plot details for the fourth have been scarce, we're slowly finding things out as the days pass. The latest rumour comes courtesy of SuperheroHype. They're reporting that actor Michael Papajohn--who played the carjacker and "original" killer of Uncle Ben-- said that he will be reprising his role for Spider-Man 4, while attending a...