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Sam Raimi “Drag Me to Hell” Movie Trailer (Video)

Wendy — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:50:25 +0000

Take a look at this movie trailer video for Sam Raimi’s latest, “Drag Me to Hell” – it will seriously freak your freak. Drag Me to Hell stars Alison Lohman and Justin Long; it’s Sam Raimi’s first directing gig since Spider-Man 3.

Drag Me to Hell hits theaters on May 29.

Spider-Man 4 and 5 Sequels Planned; Tobey Maguire to Star, Sam Raimi to Direct

Wendy — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:03:29 +0000

Sounds like the power team of actor Tobey Maguire and director Sam Raimi will be back for Spider-Man 4 and Spider-Man 5 sequels. The pair are currently in talks with Sony to make the next two installments of the popular comic book franchise.

This puts to rest the rumors that another actor would play the role of Spider-Man in upcoming sequels.

A studio spokesman commented, “The studio never considered any other actor. Tobey [Maguire] was our only choice and the only person we’ve discussed the role with.”

Spider-Man 4 and Spider-Man 5 will likely shoot back-to-back starting in fall 2009, with a release date in May 2011 for Spider-Man 4.

Sam Raimi to Direct Disney Superhero Film “The Transplants”

Wendy — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:15:57 +0000

Sam Raimi, the director of the “Spider-Man” films, will be directing an upcoming Disney superhero film called “The Transplants.”

“The Transplants” comes from writers Adam Jay Epstein and Andrew Jacobson, who brought you “Not Another Teen Movie,” so expect plenty of comedy.

Sam Raimi has also directed, among other things, “The Evil Dead” and “Army of Darkness.”

Sam Raimi Directing ‘The Hobbit’

Jon Roth — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:15:30 +0000

Since Peter Jackson has other obligations, he’ll not be directing the two upcoming “The Hobbit” movies. He will executive produce The Hobbit, now that he’s settled his lawsuit with New Line Cinema. Directing duties are falling to Sam Raimi, who’s probably best known for directing the first three Spiderman films, Evil Dead, The Messengers, 30 Days of Night (video clip below), and various other horror filcks.

Filming is supposed to start immediately. Raimi is also directing Wizard’s First Rule for 2008, a TV mini-series based on Terry Goodkind’s popular “Sword of Truth” adventure-fantasy novels. In addition, he’s producing several TV series and movies. 2008: Wizard’s First Rule, Drag Me to Hell, Dibbuk Box; 2009: Armored, The Grudge 3, The Evil Dead, Priest, and an untitled project.