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The Hiring, Firing and Re-Hiring of Spider-Man
Obiwan Kenobi writes "Remember that rumor that Tobey McGuire was fired and Jake Gyllenhaal was going to be Spider-Man? Well, it's true. According to the LA Times, McGuire's unwillingness to reveal the extent of his back injuries from his last project (Seabiscuit) resulted in a huge power struggle that incurred the wrath of Universal president Ron Meyer (whose daughter is 'coincidentally' dating McGuire), a pissed off Sam Raimi, and a now-fired agent. Interesting read about the politics of making a big budget blockbuster." Really just a gossipy story frankly, but McGuire seems to be in for the sequel despite the back problems.
Normally puts you at a disadvantage.
Tobey - Do NOT dump this girl. You will pay dearly.
retrorocket.o not found, launch anyway?
Tobey Maguire is weak. Always remember, with great back injuries comes great take-wrecking painkillers.
That explains the "bow in the shady spot" running style he has. Gives new meaning to the word quiver.
Sorry, sorry, I had to.
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It goes from God, to Jerry, to me.
Fine, you're a millionaire, this doesn't automatically mean you need to be a prick.. be thankful that someone actually pays to go see your stuff, and realize that without the studios/directors/producers there will be no film, and you woulnd't be getting jack..
Exactly, being a prick has nothing to do with money. I'm not even close to being a millionaire, and I have the art of being a prick down to.. well, an art.
These assholes in their fancy suits and expensive cars, staring in their stupid movies are giving pricks everywhere a bad name.
Dacels Jewelers can't be trusted.
Yep, remember kids:
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday: The MPAA is evil and should be boycotted. Avoid all major studio movies!!!
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: Oooooh look shiny new movies/DVDs! Yay!!!
So remember to see Spiderman 2 the day it comes out... provided it comes out on a Tue/Thu/Sat. Otherwise, wait until the next day.
Meyer had more than one pony, so to speak, in this race. Not only was Maguire dating his daughter, he also was in Universal's "Seabiscuit." Meyer got on the phone with Maguire and told him he'd be making a catastrophic mistake if he didn't do everything in his power to get himself back into the movie.
From the sound of things, he'd be making an even worse mistake if he hadn't done everything in his power to get himself back into his boss's daughter. ;-)
Let's get back to something geeky.
Yes, but he was dating Gimli, so he kept the job.
no... he was better too.
lysergically yours
he's now going to have to pass a physical and consider a paycut.
Tobey: I have considered, and am going to have to pass on the cut.
In Soviet Russia, Toby Maguire is played by Spiderman.
Yes because girlfriends across america were thrilled with their boyfriend's salivating during the Dunst in a wet dress scene. I hear the director told her to bounce up and down like that... for the chick demographic.
I'm the big fish in the big pond bitch.
Obligatory questioning of your origin and its claim to fame!!
Obligatory statement of New Jersey's superiority! Evidence optional!
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
I'm still not sure what her face looks like.
ceci n'est pas un sig.
>> Jake Gyllenhaal is a much better actor, and this is exactly what he needs to become a household name.
Actually, I think dropping six letters from "Gyllenhall" is what he needs to become a household name.
It doesn't hurt to be nice.
Spiderman is all about suffering. This one is just suffering from narcolepsy.
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And we'll get to hear such classic lines like:
"Good... Bad... I'm the guy with web."
"Hail to the Spidey, baby."
"See this? This is my web slinger!"
"Gimmie some sugar, baby."
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