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[The Broken Ska Record]

Damn. This thread is making me want to read some Venom stories. I bought Lethal Protectors last night so I might look into Space Knight and Remender's run.

 

[Deleted member 1235]

tom hardy doesnt take bad roles. excited

 

[Wood Man]

That was fine. Problem was he had his mask peeled off for over half his lines so whats the point.

I think there was only one line of dialogue of Venom talking without him peeling back his face to see Eric from "That 70's Show." I want to say it's when him and Sandman are talking in the alley.

 

[Chezzymann]

So if these new films wont be in the MCU, will they have a different Spider-Man to be in their own spider vierse? Bring back Andrew Garfield? It would be fucking confusing to use the same actor if he's in an entirely different universe that's not canon

 

[lbsa]

I'm a bit confused as to why they can't make Tom Holland appear in this movie, i mean what's the problem with just having spiderman without any of the avengers being mentioned ?

 

[Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!]

I'm a bit confused as to why they can't make Tom Holland appear in this movie, i mean what's the problem with just having spiderman without any of the avengers being mentioned ?

They more than likely can. Not having venom is a stylistic choice. They have been talking about doing a Venom movie independent of Spider-Man since before they made the deal with Marvel.

 

[Falchion]

He's going to be perfect for the role.

 

[Alienous]

I'm a bit confused as to why they can't make Tom Holland appear in this movie, i mean what's the problem with just having spiderman without any of the avengers being mentioned ?

I'm sure Marvel Film Studios wants no connection with what'll be going down the Sony over the next few years.

"Oh, Spider-Man's in this one. These are the Avengers ones".

Nope.

 

[Hero Prinny]

They never did. It was a joke about other spin-offs and somewhere along the way people forgot it's BS.

oh yea? i thought it was real cause when i first saw it was tagged along with the venom and sinister six movie

 

[CrimsonSquall]

So if these new films wont be in the MCU, will they have a different Spider-Man to be in their own spider vierse? Bring back Andrew Garfield? It would be fucking confusing to use the same actor if he's in an entirely different universe that's not canon

Now that's hilarious. Andrew Garfield is never coming back bruv

 

[KodaRuss]

I'm a bit confused as to why they can't make Tom Holland appear in this movie, i mean what's the problem with just having spiderman without any of the avengers being mentioned ?

I dont really see the problem either. I hope Spider-man is in it but we'll see.

 

[Green Mamba]

If Spider-man was in this they would have said so.

Movie will almost assuredly be a mistake. Can't wait to see what other Spider-man characters Sony plans on keeping from the MCU for this extended universe junk no one wants.

 

[Maintenance]

Almost as bad as Alicia Vikander being in the new Tomb Raider. Both great actors that deserve more than those shitty franchises.

 

[Fancyarcher]

I like Hardy, so I'm completely fine with this, and I do think Venom has some potential for a film. I must admit I am actually shocked by this news like anyone as well.

 

[Undead Fantasy]

So the movie is not in the MCU?

Why even bother?

 

[Blader]

I'm a bit confused as to why they can't make Tom Holland appear in this movie, i mean what's the problem with just having spiderman without any of the avengers being mentioned ?

Holland is signed for six movies, and five of those are already accounted for. Odds are he probably wouldn't even be free for this, since he's shooting Infinity War now, will go into Avengers 4 in August, and presumably Homecoming 2 next year.

It might also be that, since Marvel and Sony worked together in casting Holland, his deal might be for joint Marvel-Sony Spider-Man movies, and not exclusively Sony films like Venom.

 

[lbsa]

I'm sure Marvel Film Studios wants no connection with what'll be going down the Sony over the next few years.

"Oh, Spider-Man's in this one. These are the Avengers ones".

Nope.

They probably don't,but do they have any say in this? Isn't Spiderman technically only "on loan" at Marvel?

 

[The Kree]

So the movie is not in the MCU?

Why even bother?

This is the same company that had like 13 tv brands it couldn't figure out how to sell.

 

[Chuck Norris]

Why are people so negative on this?

The idea of a villain based movie could be awesome

 

[Zeusy]

YAAASS

 

[The Kree]

Why are people so negative on this?

The idea of a villain based movie could be awesome

Venom us traditionally garbage and so is Tom Rothman at his job.

 

[Glass Rebel]

They're really doing this, huh.

Good luck, I guess.

 

[Good Job Bob]

It'll be better than Homecoming.

 

[Decado]

This is r-rated, right?

If so, cool. I like Tom Hardy. A little unsure about the director, but I am cautiously optimistic.

 

[plainr_]

Is Peter Parker in this universe the same age as Tom Hardy?

Anyways, I'm kinda excited.

 

[norm9]

Who is going to be the villain, a cgi Carnage?

 

[Fisty]

Who is going to be the villain, a cgi Carnage?

Hopefully CGI Spiderman, the one from the upcoming Insomniac game

 

[Mariolee]

Hey, in somewhat related Spider-News: While Sony is off trying to chart some sort of new path with Spidey characters,

Michael Giacchino is working the classic theme into his score for Homecoming.

Holy shit thats brilliant.

 

[Gleethor]

So they'll pretty much be banking on confused theater-goers thinking that they're seeing an MCU film

 

[The Artisan]

Sure Sony, go ahead and ruin the only good thing you've got going right now.

if this is part of the MCU then it gets a pass. If its Sony doing some other world shit, fuck them

 

[Mix Master]

Mad Max was simply training for this.

YOOOOOOO

Tom shouldn't take this. Only way I'd watch is if they got Mangold the GOAT.

 

[The Kree]

So they'll pretty much be banking on confused theater-goers thinking that they're seeing an MCU film

Basically. And it'll work.

 

[MugiwaraCole]

Basically. And it'll work.

And I hate them so much for it. It's smart, but gotdammit.

Ironically, this might end up hastening Sony's eventual backing out of the deal with Marvel. You know they wanna do it and are just trying to build the property back up again.

 

[Mix Master]

I understand Hardy doing capeshit with nolan the gawd, but fucking Venom? Lol web of fuckery.

 

[Exploratory]

Sony PlayStation is alright.

Sony Pictures can dine in hell for all I care. Absolutely disgusting.

 

[NHarmonic.]

This is kinda hot, tbh. I'm In.

 

[Scotia]

I'm actually kinda hyped for this. Looking forward to hearing more.

 

[poodaddy]

Fuck the negativity. I don't give a damn about the cinematic universe and I love me some Venom. Great lead actor plus a proven director = me hype. I couldn't give a shit if this even has Spider Man in the universe to be honest, I just want quality movies and this has potential.

 

[Mix Master]

All these whack characters getting movies ( ant man, captain marvel, venom, x men) but yet why the HELL has no one thaught to give Doom a fucking movie in Latveria. Theres like 6 films there by itself.

Fuck the negativity. I don't give a damn about the cinematic universe and I love me some Venom. Great lead actor plus a proven director = me hype. I couldn't give a shit if this even has Spider Man in the universe to be honest, I just want quality movies and this has potential.

Lol quality from sony? The haven't made a good spider related thing since 2004.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

Without Spiderman, that's not going to work well as a standalone movie. Agent Venom is the best option here

Group/government captured an alien symbiote, combine with a host to make the ultimate assassin/soldier, soldier goes on missions for them, discovers dark secrets, fights against the group that created him

Added bonus is that soldier loses control of symbiote, letting us get both the enhanced soldier in the first half and unstoppable monster massacring enemies in the second

No superheroes, no superheroics, just a secret agent/spy movie with alien powers and maybe an action/horror vibe

This is honestly the best course of action for an R-rated Venom movie without Spider-Man.

 

[samar11]

I don't follow comics, why is this a bad thing?

Because neogaf doesn't approve it , it's made from a bunch of armchair directors who know better. Me personally can't wait

 

[Jeffolation]

The director certainly doesn't inspire any confidence, dude is 0/3.

 

[poodaddy]

All these whack characters getting movies ( ant man, captain marvel, venom, x men) but yet why the HELL has no one thaught to give Doom a fucking movie in Latveria. Theres like 6 films there by itself.



Lol quality from sony? The haven't made a good spider related thing since 2004.

It doesn't have to be spider related, in fact it will benefit from not being related to Spider Man at all. Make it a horror film about a deranged lunatic with an alien symbiote who has a confusing and sick sense of personal justice. Make the movie what the Spawn movie should of been.

Oh and the bold is....absolute insanity.

 

[Bishop89]

Hells yea!

Been waiting forever for this.

Venom is my favourite spidey villain followed closely by carnage.

Tom hardy is a nice get, and of course the man loves venom 😎

 

[ronaldthump]

YES!!!

perfect casting!!

 

[#sorrynotsorry]

Hells yea!

Been waiting forever for this.

Venom is my favourite spidey villain followed closely by carnage.

Tom hardy is a nice get, and of course the man loves venom 😎

Venom isn't good without Spider-Man. He's literally the most edgy character ever.

I'll watch this no doubt, and I skipped ASM.

 

[Pein]

Tom hardy is my fucking guy, I gotta watch this. Hope its something like deadpool and would be nice to see it in MCU. I know its a longshot but if Homecoming breaks the bank sony might beg Marvel to make it happen.

 

[SolidChamp]

Sony fucking up something related to the Spider Man franchise?

I'm shocked

at least tom hardy is a better fit than fucking topher grace. who thought that was a good idea?

Raimi wanted an "equal" to Maguire's Peter; the inverse of him, so to speak. So a buff, bodybuilder type wasn't going to fit in with Raimi's vision (not to mention the fact that he didn't really have any love or respect for the character in the first place). I could see the rationalization, but Topher Grace is just...ugh.

 

[shinra-bansho]

Holland x Hardy fanfiction commences.

 

[starchild excalibur]

Tom Hardy is great. Not a big fan of the director. He did Zombieland, but hasn't done anything good since.