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Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller discuss making Project Hail Mary with Ryan Gosling, detailing how they blend earnest emotion with crowd-pleasing humor, the practical-puppet Rocky, the karaoke scene with Sandra Hüller, and their collaboration with Andy Weir to keep the science accurate, while drawing on lessons from Solo and their Spider-Verse work as they push into Beyond the Spider-Verse and other projects.
Phil Lord and Chris Miller discuss directing Ryan Gosling in Amazon MGM Studios’ Project Hail Mary, highlighting their return to live‑action with a big‑budget space epic. They describe a hybrid production—about half puppet (Rocky) and half CGI—with fully built sets, no greenscreen, and Unreal Engine virtual prep, plus on‑set cameos and a karaoke moment cleared in 36 hours. They frame originality as Hollywood’s safeguard amid AI debates, recount lessons from Spider-Verse, and outline future projects like Artemis and more Spider‑Verse installments.
Sony releases a new Spider-Verse short film, "The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story," featuring Miles Morales contending with his own anxiety and self-doubt in the form of a giant arachnid. The short, set between the first two Spider-Verse films, showcases the teen web-slinger dealing with everyday struggles, and is a product of Sony's initiative to train and highlight diverse talent. While awaiting the official release date of "Beyond The Spider-Verse," fans can enjoy this new addition to the Spider-Verse universe.
"The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story" is a short film depicting Spider-Verse protagonist Miles Morales struggling with mental health while balancing his superhero duties and high school life. The film highlights the humanity of superheroes and the challenges they face behind the mask. Directed by Jarelle Dampier and written by Khaila Amazan, the mini-sequel was publicly released after its debut at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The success of the Spider-Verse franchise, including the recent "Across the Spider-Verse," has led to a confirmed sequel, "Beyond the Spider-Verse," although its release date remains uncertain.
Sony is set to release a new Spider-Verse animated short film titled "The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story" on YouTube on March 27, focusing on Miles Morales' struggle to balance his student and superhero life while confronting anxiety and panic attacks. The short aims to spark conversations about mental health and was created as part of Sony Pictures' mentorship program for underrepresented groups in animation. The release coincides with the delay of the next Spider-Verse film, "Beyond the Spider-Verse," leaving fans eagerly awaiting updates.
Sony Pictures Animation will release the animated short "The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story" on YouTube, featuring Miles Morales/Spider-Man navigating his responsibilities and experiencing a panic attack. The release is in partnership with the Kevin Love Fund, aiming to promote mental health awareness through a new lesson plan. The short film, developed through Sony's LENS program, aims to spark conversations about mental health and encourage reaching out for help.
"Spider-Verse" star Shameik Moore apologized for his reaction to the film losing the Oscar for best animated feature, acknowledging that he was a sore loser but emphasizing the impact of the franchise. He teased the upcoming "Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse" and expressed respect for the winners, particularly praising Miyazaki as a master of animation. Miyazaki's "The Boy and the Heron" won the award, marking his second Oscar for animated feature at 83 years old.
Sony's latest film, Madame Web, has flopped at the box office, marking the lowest opening for a Marvel character film and receiving poor reviews. This failure has put Sony's plans for a live-action Spider-Verse in jeopardy, with spin-offs now off the table and other projects being reevaluated. The studio's future in the superhero genre is uncertain, and it may need a radical restructuring to keep the Spider-Verse alive and build a successful franchise.
The hit series 'Edge of Spider-Verse' is returning in February, introducing new web-slingers and bringing back fan-favorite Spideys from the Marvel Multiverse. The upcoming issue #2 will feature the debut of a terrifying new villain called Spooky-Man and the return of the '90s wallcrawler Cyborg Spider-Man. The series explores the possibilities of the Spider-Verse and its impact on Spider-Man storytelling.
Alleged leaks from a ransomware hack targeting Insomniac Games have sparked speculation among fans about the development of a Spider-Verse spin-off game. The leaked documents mention potential references to additional Spider-Man games and support for Spider-Verse, with a date of 2025. Given the success of the Spider-Verse movies and the multiverse elements in Spider-Man 2, a Spider-Verse spin-off would align with the franchise's popularity. It could also provide an opportunity for Insomniac to explore multiplayer features, as PlayStation focuses on live service games. Sony has not yet commented on the leaks or confirmed any upcoming projects.
The new game Marvel's Spider-Man 2 contains a hidden connection to the larger Spider-Verse, revealed through a side mission involving collecting Spider-Bots. As players collect these bots, it becomes clear that they have a link to something significant. Eventually, the mission leads to an old subway station where a portal opens, transporting the player's Spider-Hero to a reality reminiscent of Sony's animated Spider-Verse movies. The encounter with a bartender named Delilah hints at the presence of Miguel O'Hara, also known as Spider-Man 2099, and establishes the game's world as one of the infinite alternate dimensions. This revelation adds an intriguing layer to the game's storyline and potential movie implications.
Concept art for Spider-Punk in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has been revealed by concept artist Jesús Alonso Iglesias, showcasing rejected designs for the character's signature style. The artwork includes different ideas for Hobie Brown's hair, mask, and clothing, as well as his movements and guitar playing. Spider-Punk is one of the standout web-slingers in the Spider-Verse films, and fans are hoping to see more of him in the upcoming Beyond the Spider-Verse.
"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" has surpassed the entire box office run of its predecessor, becoming Sony's highest-grossing animated release in history. The sequel hit $226 million in North America and $390 million globally in just 12 days of release. Despite competition from "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," "Spider-Verse" added $55 million in its second weekend of domestic release. The film is benefitting from strong word-of-mouth and goodwill for the original, and a third installment, "Beyond the Spider-Verse," has already been announced for 2024.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse features a lot of different Spider-People, but perhaps the most impressive is Spider-Punk. The animation team had specific rules for Hobie's movement, but they broke them when necessary to achieve his chaotic, punk-rock look. The team developed new software and tools to achieve the ambitious animation, making Across the Spider-Verse the most visually daring American animated movie in recent history.
Spider-Man's Web-Shooters are back in Fortnite Battle Royale with a new Miles Morales look and now called the Spider-Verse Web-Shooters. The Spider-Man (Miles Morales) Outfit and the Spider-Man 2099 Outfit are also available in the Item Shop, along with other items in the Across the Spider-Verse Set. Players can use these web-shooters to complete Spidey-themed Quests.