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On this day in 2002 (in the Philippines), the original webslinger took to the streets for the theatrical release of Spider-Man. Directed by Sam Raimi from a story by Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, and David Koepp, the Superhero/Fantasy starred Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After being bitten by a genetically-modified spider, a shy teenager gains spider-like abilities that he uses to fight injustice as a masked superhero and face a vengeful enemy."
For the record:
-- EZ
On this day in 2002 (in the Philippines), the original webslinger took to the streets for the theatrical release of Spider-Man. Directed by Sam Raimi from a story by Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, and David Koepp, the Superhero/Fantasy starred Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After being bitten by a genetically-modified spider, a shy teenager gains spider-like abilities that he uses to fight injustice as a masked superhero and face a vengeful enemy."
For the record:
- At the 2003 Academy Awards, Spider-Man received nominations in the categories of 'Best Sound' and 'Best Visual Effects.'
- At the 2003 Saturn Awards, Spider-Man received nominations in the categories of 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Music,' 'Best Director,' 'Best Actress,' 'Best Actor,' and 'Best Fantasy Film.' Alas, the only trophy going home that night for the flick went to Danny Elfman for his score.
- At the 2003 Hugo Awards, the production received a nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation - Long Form.'
-- EZ
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