2007 saw the release of ''Spider-Man 3''. This film retconned the story of Peter Parker's Uncle Ben's (Cliff Robertson) murder. In the film, it's discovered that Flint Marko (Thomas Haden Church), who becomes the Sandman murdered Ben. Harry Osborn (James Franco), now knowing that Peter is Spider-Man decides to seek revenge for his father's death in the first film by becoming the New Goblin. However, Spider-Man 3 is best known for the introduction of Venom (Topher Grace). The story of Eddie Brock/Venom was met with heavy criticism. Sam Raimi had stated that he did not want Venom in his movies, but was forced to by Sony Pictures.
In 2008, pre-production on a fourth Spider-Man film headed by Raimi began. Names attached to the film were John Malkovich as the Vulture and Anne Hathaway as Felicia Hardy/Black Cat. There was also interest in portraying the transformation of Dr. Curt Connors (who had appeared in in Spider-Man 2 played by Dylan Baker), into the Lizard. However, in 2010, it was announced that ''Spider-Man 4'' was cancelled.
===The Amazing Spider-Man===
2012 saw the release of The Amazing Spider-Man. This reboot saw British actor Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, and directed by Mark Webb.
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