Today at the monthly LA Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention there was a panel with Stan Lee (comic (co-)creator legend) and John Ramita Jr. about Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man". They screened all of the trailers for the upcoming movie and held a short question and answer session with the two guys about the movie and the history of the comic. The following is an abbreviated transcript of that Q&A taken from a crummy recording. Most quotes are exact but some of the sound was garbled and quotes I'm unsure about are italicized, but all modifications were kept to a minimum for your reading pleasure. (^_^)
Below the transcribed Q&A you will find two transcribed flyers found at the con...
Q: In the movie, why does the
Green Goblin wear armor instead of the traditional costume?A: [JRjr.] You'd have to ask Sam Raimi.
Q: You have no idea why he changed it?
A: [JRjr.] No.
[SL] He told me personally, he really hated the way it looked when he first saw it. I'm just kidding.
Q: [How much control did you have over the movie?]
A: I don't think Sam Raimi needs me to tell him how to direct a movie. These actors are great and the producer Laura Ziskin is one of the best in Hollywood. I'm just like you guys. I mean, I see it, I love it, I can't wait to see the whole thing. I saw a rough cut and it was sensational!
Q: It looks like Hollywood is finally taking Spider-Man seriously, and it's going to give the Batman series a run for its money!
A: You know my biggest regret? Bob Kane, the creator of Batman, was a close friend of mine, we were always arguing about which character was better. He would always say "Stan, there's no argument we've had three movies, and look at you!" If only he were here now!
Q: Do you make a cameo in the movie?
A: Oh well, it's a tragic story. I'll tell it fast. I had a cameo and it was really terrific. I was selling sunglasses in Time Square and Peter Parker walks by and I hold out a pair and I say "Hey, would you like a pair of these? They're the same kind they wore in the X-Men!" But the movie ran too long and they had to cut it. But you can all see it on the DVD!
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Sam Raimi Q&A
| Los Angeles COMIC BOOK AND SCIENCE FICTION CONVENTION |
SPIDER-MAN DIRECTOR SAM RAIMI AND BLADE 2 DIRECTOR GUILLERMO DEL TORO WILL APPEAR AT THE MAY 5, 2002 SHOW!
Sam Raimi will appear on stage at either 2:00 P.M. or 3:00 P.M., depending on how many other guests are on stage. The Spider-Man movie opens on May 3, so you can tell Sam what you think about the movie at the May 5 convention. Sam will speak about the making of the movie, and sign autographs after the presentation.
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Other movie related guests might be appearing. Also, there may be new Spider-Man giveaways, such as trading cards. Reserved seating will be available. Reserved seat ticket holders will receive a Spider-Man cap (different from the two being given away today).
The convention flyer with the full program will be mailed around the end of April, and you can also check the convention website at www.comicbookscifi.com, or call (818) 954-8432.
WHAT:A seven day event with fans invited to camp outside an LA theater to be the first to see Spider-Man with fellow fans.
Fans will be offered Spider-Man food, fun, prizes, games, plenty of surprises and a chance to meet some of the most die-hard Spider-Man fans in the country all while raising money for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
WHEN:The Official STAND-A-THON line up begins Friday April 26, 2002 at 6:00 P.M. sharp.
WHERE: At a MYSTERY theater location to be announced SOON! Log on to CountingDown.com for a special announcement or call for details.
WHY: To raise much needed funds benefiting the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and to provide fans with a fun-filled, festive event as they wait to be among the first fans to see this highly anticipated film.
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