If you’re aSpider-Manfan, Sony Pictures is about to make your day. That’s because the studio sent out a late night press release loaded with future plans for theSpider-Manmovie universe. Hannah Minghella and Rachel OConnor will oversee the development and production of these films for the studio. Commenting on the announcement, Belgrad said, The Spider-Man film franchise is one of our studios greatest assets.

In a blockbuster landscape dominated by superheroes, Sony Pictures has one of the most famous with Spider-Man. But by the time the fourth installment rolls around, there could be a new actor wearing the web-shooters. In a recent interview, starAndrew Garfieldmused on the possibility about hanging up the costume after the third film. Hit the jump for more.The Amazing Spider-Man 2opens in 3D on May 2, 2014. In an interview withYahoo!...

The litany of villains on display inThe Amazing Spider-Man 2will be presented in the immersive IMAX format. The film will be available in 2D, 3D, and IMAX 3D. Read the full press release after the jump. Audiences can learn Amazing Spider-Man 2by visiting the films official Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/amazingspiderman2movie. But inThe Amazing Spider-ManTM 2, Peter Parker finds that a greater conflict lies ahead. Its great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield)....

Moreover, having a story like this told from a female perspective is refreshing to say the least.

Hit the jump for more, but beware ofpossible spoilersforThe Amazing Spider-Man 2. Whatever the case, Sony is clearly very bullish on expanding theSpideyuniverse to include a large number of villains. If youve missed any of ourThe Amazing Spider-Man2coverage from today, peruse the links below: Image via Sony Image via Sony

A few days ago, someone snappeda photo of a triptych posterforThe Amazing Spider-Man 2. Rather than keeping the image fuzzy and audiences guessing, there’s now a high-res close-up of the character. Hit the jump to check out the close-up. The film also starsAndrew Garfield,Emma Stone,Dane DeHaan,Chris Cooper,Felicity Jones,B.J. Novak,Colm Feore, andSally Field.The Amazing Spider-Man 2opens in 3D on May 2, 2014. Here’s the official synopsis forThe Amazing Spider-Man 2:

The future of theAmazing Spider-Manfranchiseprobably lies with the Sinister Six. Hit the jump for Cooper’s other statement regarding the upcoming sequel. The film also starsAndrew Garfield, Emma Stone,Dane DeHaan,Paul Giamatti, Felicity Jones,B.J. We’re just kind of starting from the beginning." That’s right, kids:The Amazing Spider-Man 2is a reboot of a reboot. Perhaps a more accurate description is that the sequel is a much-needed adjustment. A redesigned costume and the humor we saw in the Comic-Con trailer are encouraging signs for the upcoming film....

This season ofBoardwalk Empirehas been a strange, but overall good, one. “Farewell Daddy Blues” incorporated a lot of that, including a kind of final resting for Jimmy. That was partially right, and partially wrong. Some things were sewn up, but did they need to be? Or did it all happen too fast? Hit the jump for more. Last week, and all season really, the characters onBoardwalkhave been looking for escape....

Superheroes now dominate the multiplex, but Sony Pictures only has one major character: Spider-Man. Thankfully, he’s one of the biggest, and he’s got a colorful gallery of supporting characters. to stay competitive, Sony might start digging into Spider-Man’s supporting cast. Hit the jump for more. The name that should be ringing in your head right now is Venom. He’s popular among fanboys, and he’s got Spider-Man’s powers and then some....

Boardwalk Empiretinkered with its – an any expected – formula in “Havre de Grace.” Maybe it’s a reflective of Nucky’s new outlook. As Eli says to Nucky, is it worth it? Weighing that made Nucky realize none of it is, and he wants out. But can he achieve it? Hit the jump for more. Chalky visits his mentor Oscar Boneau as both a safe haven and a way to collect his thoughts....

New high-resolution images from a trio of upcoming releases have landed online. Briefly: Hit the jump to take a look at the images. select any image for high-resolution. The sudden social media frenzy transforms their local grudge match into a must-see HBO event. Now, if they can just survive the training, they may actually live to fight again. Image via Relativity Image via Relativity Image via Relativity Media Image via Relativity...

The split between character moments and plot points in this season ofBoardwalk Empirehas certainly improved on last year. Hit the jump for why, as Eli says, we need to get it sorted! As “White Horse Pike” made clear, his role is both overt and subversive. Mostly, that he has been a narratively unifying factor, something the show desperately needed. He shows up at the table with Masseria to discuss the heroin trade coming up from Tampa....

Well this is a weird one. Lastly,Emma StoneandAndrew Garfieldappear troubled, mostly by Garfield’s hair. Hit the jump to vet them for yourselves. Also starringDane DeHaan,Paul Giamatti, Felicity Jones,Chris Cooper,B.J. Novak,Colm Feore, andSally Field,The Amazing Spider-Man 2opens in 3D on May 2, 2014.