Scifiwire Movie News (3/19/2003) - Spiderman, Jetsons, and of course...Superman!

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Maguire is still The Amazing Spiderman
Jetsons helmer being set
Who's gonna be Superman? Who knows?
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Maguire is still The Amazing Spiderman

USA Today debunked earlier reports that a bad back might prevent Tobey Maguire from reprising the title role in the upcoming sequel film The Amazing Spider-Man. The newspaper also quelled a report that Jake Gyllenhaal (Donnie Darko)—the real-life boyfriend of Spidey co-star Kirsten Dunst—was offered the part.

"After doing two physically demanding films in a row, Tobey has experienced mild discomfort in his back, which is in the final stages of healing," Maguire's publicist, Kelly Bush, told the newspaper. "With an April 12 start date around the corner, everyone involved wants to be certain he is able to do the intense stunts."

Maguire, 27, is again undertaking a routine of yoga and weight training to bulk up for Spidey, the newspaper reported.
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Jetsons helmer being set

Adam Shankman is in talks to direct a live-action movie version of The Jetsons for Warner Brothers, Variety reported. Shankman (Bringing Down the House) is also attached to develop a remake of the 1937 Cary Grant ghost movie Topper at Disney, the trade paper reported.

The Jetsons is based on the 1962 animated TV show that featured a family of the future. A previous Jetsons movie was made in 1990, helmed by Joseph Barbera and the late William Hanna, the trade paper reported.

The script is in the process of being rewritten again, with the studio going out to writers shortly, the trade paper reported.
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Who's gonna be Superman? Who knows?
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Cinescape Online reported a rumor that British-born actor Henry Cavill may be in the running to star in the upcoming Superman movie. - (3/19/2003)
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Both Brendan Fraser and Matthew Bomer are now out of contention for the title role in the upcoming Superman film, leaving no other contenders for the moment, sources told The Hollywood Reporter. March 18 is the day Warner Brothers is expected to decide the fate of director Brett Ratner's option, which expired March 15, the trade paper added. - (3/17/2003)

[wirm]

that's a pity about Superman. It might just be swept under the carpet.