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Emma Stone has been having a ‘wild’ time shooting 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' (IrishCentral)

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 04:17:30 PDT

Emma Stone is having a 'wild' time shooting new Spiderman movieThe 24-year-old star has reprised her role as Gwen Stacy for the film, and is enjoying shooting it thanks to its "wonderful" script and starring opposite her boyfriend, Andrew Garfield, who portrays the titular character She said: "It's wild to be back in character as Gwen Stacy I love her and the script is just wonderful"As well as finding filming fantastic, the blonde beauty has a great chemistry with Andrew - who she has dated for more than a year - and admits their romance clicked straight away READ MORE

‘Anger Management’ star Charlie Sheen always wanted to play ‘Spider-Man’ (IrishCentral)

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 06:46:58 PDT

Charlie SheenThe ‘Anger Management’ star revealed he once tried to buy the rights to the comic book and star in a big screen adaptation featuring the superhero and his alter-ego Peter Parker but he was talked out of itSpeaking on podcast ‘Mohr Stories’, he told Jay Mohr: “I had an office at Orion and I brought them ‘Spider-Man'“I said ‘Look, in a couple of years, I’ll be too old to play Peter Parker And they said, ‘yeah we’re just thinking that cartoons are not the future, comic books are not the future READ MORE

Emma Stone thought her 'Amazing Spider-Man' audition was terrible - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:31:08 PDT

Emma Stone in 'Spider-Man' Columbia Pictures promotional photoEmma Stone thought she'd ruined her chances when she auditioned for 'The Amazing Spider-Man'The actress won the role of Gwen Stacy in the superhero film but she admits she thought she had no chance of getting the part because her audition went so badly READ MORE

Bono and the Edge’s ‘Spider Man’ makes Broadway history - VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:36:41 PST

By: KERRY O’SHEA

Bono and The Edge’s Broadway production of ‘Spider Man - Turn Off the Dark’ has rebounded from earlier harsh critical review by raking in $2.9 million over nine performances during this past holiday week. ‘Spider Man’ came so far as to oust previous top-spot winner, Broadway juggernaut ‘Wicked’.

Nicolas Cage's son told Spider-Man Reeve Carney he wanted to "fly" with him in the Broadway show (IrishCentral)

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:00:24 PST

Reeve Carney The actor took his six-year-old boy Kal-El to watch the Broadway show 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' and afterwards he got to meet lead actor Reeve Carney, who plays the web-slinging superhero in the New York productionDuring the behind the scenes tour, Kal-El told Reeve has was named by his dad Nicolas after fellow comic book hero Superman and insisted he would have joined him for some superpower fun if he'd brought his capeSpeaking to the New York Post newspaper, a source revealed the schoolboy told the actor, "I’m Kal-El This is my dad READ MORE

Curse is lifted: Bono’s ‘Spider Man: Turn Off the Dark' breaks box-office records (IrishCentral)

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:58:01 PST

By: BUZZ BRADY

Here's something the critics didn't see coming: Spiderman on Broadway is breaking box office records.

Julie Taymor talks about Bono, the Edge and ‘Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark’ - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 07:47:01 PST

By: DEBBIE MCGOLDRICK

The birth of 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' on Broadway this past year was painful to say the very least. The show, with music by Bono and the Edge and words and direction by Julie Taymor – at least until she was ousted March – delayed its opening several times to deal with technical problems, major injuries suffered on set by cast members, and issues with the telling of the story itself.

Ashley Greene is reportedly dating 'Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark' star Reeve Carney (IrishCentral)

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:15:18 PDT

Ashley Greene and Reeve CarneyThe 'Twilight' actress and Reeve were spotted on New York's subway together earlier this week and insiders revealed Reeve – who recently split from with co-star Jennifer Damiano – is already so serious about Ashley he has introduced her to his motherA source told the New York Post newspaper: "Reeve’s relationship with Jennifer fizzled out, and he is now dating Ashley Greene"Ashley has been to the show a few times and has been introduced to Reeve’s mom While it has been going on for a short time, it already appears pretty serious READ MORE

U2, Bono and the boys seem ready for a break - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:40:07 PDT

Bad news came to U2 fans this week as Bono let it slip to friends that it would be a long time before we see the lads from Dublin onstage againWho could blame them? They must be knackered after the successful U2360 tour and the drama around resuscitating the Spider-Man Broadway musical!Now comes word from Rolling Stone that Jack White, Depeche Mode, Patti Smith and Damian Rice are among the artists on a forthcoming tribute album honoring the 20th anniversary of U2’s Achtung BabyThe album was commissioned by the British music magazine Q "Jack White does ‘Love Is Blindness,' Depeche Mode do ‘So Cruel,' Patti Smith did ‘Until the End of the World,' Damian Rice does ‘One READ MORE

Robert Pattinson loses out on Jeff Buckley role to ‘Spider Man’ star Reeve Carney (IrishCentral)

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 05:35:54 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

Robert Pattinson lost out of the role of Jeff Buckley to Spiderman’s Reeve Carney, it has emerged.

Reeve Carney: Spider-Man (IrishCentral)

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:06:47 PDT

By: TARA DOUGHERTY

It started out as a highly anticipated but eyebrow raising idea: the transformation of a comic book into a Broadway show. Soon into the rehearsal process, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark made headlines with its mishaps, swelling budget and seemingly endless delays. After one of the longest rehearsal processes in Broadway history, Spider-Man opened on June 14 to an audience of Irish-American royalty, including the show’s musical composers Bono and the Edge, Liam Neeson, Matt Damon and former President Bill Clinton. Though one Irish American soared high above the others… literally.

'Spider Man's' Tobey Maguire is being sued over high-stakes poker games (IrishCentral)

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:45:08 PDT

The 'Spider-Man' actor has had a lawsuit filed against him by a group of investors who claim hedge fund manager Bradley Ruderman - who lost $25 million of investor money and is currently sentenced to 10 years in prison - squandered $300,000 of their money to Tobey during the gamesThe suit stated: "As part of the scheme, funds invested in [Ruderman] were transferred to persons such as Defendant [Maguire] who received the funds on account of Ruderman's gambling losses and on account of Defendant's gambling winnings"The 35-year-old star is "not entitled to receive the transfers from the Debtor, which transfers were [comprised] of improperly-diverted investor funds"Lawyers in the case claim because the games were not licensed in the state of California, Tobey's winnings should be recouped READ MORE

U2’s Bono and the Edge man up for ‘Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” soundtrack - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:25:02 PDT

Bono, Julie Taymor, Phillip William McKinley - Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images, The EdgeYou would have had to have been held captive in Green Goblin’s lair to miss the news that the retooled musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark officially opened after what seemed like a decade of previews The cast soundtrack also appeared on iTunes at the same time, much to the delight of U2 fans!Let’s get right down to it The set opens up with an instrumental interlude to warm up the crowd Edge’s chord structures are cartoonish and over the top as they do battle with strings and xylophone tinkering READ MORE

How ‘Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” became Broadway’s most expensive show - the $75 million budget (IrishCentral)

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 03:21:46 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

“Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” has now spent $75 million on the show. This makes it the most expensive show ever created for Broadway, costing almost twice as much as any in history. The show’s financial statements make for interesting reading.

Bono’s daughter Eve recycles $600 heels for 'Spider-Man' premiere (IrishCentral)

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 05:45:11 PDT

According to the Herald, Bono’s daughter ironically chose to “commit the ultimate red carpet faux pas by wearing the same expensive item twice in a row” to the premier of the show that cost over $50 million to make, giving it the title of the most expensive show in Broadway’s historyThe shoes are a pair of timeless Miu Miu heels, which she matched beautifully with a “shimmering gold dress”------------------READ MORE: More stories on U2 and the EdgeBono and The Edge worried about ‘Spider-Man’ producer’s mental stateThe New York Times slams new 'Spiderman' version as only fit for kids under 10------------------ Eve, 19, is an actress herself, and certainly has quite a big reputation is as the daughter of “one of the biggest rock stars in the world” Yet, she wasn’t afraid to re-wear the shoes that she first wore to in the South of France READ MORE

Bono and Edge invite only A-listers to "Spider-Man" afterparty (IrishCentral)

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:55:58 PDT

By: JORDANA KOZUPSKY

‘Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark’ is a rock musical whose music and lyrics were composed by Bono and his U2 bandmate, The Edge. Based on the Spider-Man comics published by Marvel, the stunt-filled musical is the most expensive Broadway show in history, costing a total of $65 million to produce.

Exclusive Review: Spider-Man is Broadway’s comeback king (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:53:22 PDT

By: CAHIR O'DOHERTY

Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark has taken a long and winding road to the top, but for once it’s been worth it. The Bono and Edge-penned musical may be the most spectacular show ever seen on Broadway (and that’s really saying something). CAHIR O’DOHERTY is surprised to find himself dazzled and amazed by the daring stunts and the mind-blowing artistry of this incomparable show.

Bono and The Edge worried about ‘Spider-Man’ producer’s mental state (IrishCentral)

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:50:17 PDT

By: JAMES O'SHEA

Bono and The Edge have revealed they were worried about producer Julie Taymer’s mental state as the “Spider-Man” show encountered massive difficulties. The revamped version opens tonight.

Neil Patrick Harris shows up Bono and the Edge over 'Spider Man' at the Tony Awards - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:47:32 PDT

By: EVELYN TIERNAN

"Pretty soon they’ll be turning its name to 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Lawsuits.'" This being just one of the jokes cracked about the cursed Broadway show "Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark" , made by Tony Awards host Neil Patrick Harris last night.

Empire State Building’s battle with U2’s ‘Spider Man’ Broadyway musical (IrishCentral)

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:50:11 PDT

By: MOLLY MULDOON

New York’s iconic Empire State Building has refused to illuminate the building with Spiderman’s signature colors- red and blue for next Tuesday for the opening night of"Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark".