‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ trailer release, interpretation

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Spider-man fans and aficionados are counting down the days until May 2, 2014 when The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will be released in U.S. theaters (U.K. fans get the jump on us by a few weeks—their release date has been reported as April 18, 2014). The first trailer has been released, revealing much, but creating many more questions. Fans of the show have broken down the trailer, picking out a few Easter eggs which may portend what we can expect from Marvel’s next superhero movie.

Possible villains
First, and most obviously, the trailer reveals a number of possible villains. Electro is featured prominently in multiple shots of terror and mayhem. Another prospect seems to be Rhino suited in a giant shell of metal armor rampaging through the streets. Finally, there is the vague conversation between a bed-ridden Norman Osborne and his son, Harry, about some future event which Harry doesn’t feel entirely good about. He asks, “What about Peter?” to which Norman responds, “Not everyone has a happy ending.”

Mysterious hat-wearing man
Not to be forgotten is the mysterious man wearing a hat who appears at the end of the first movie. In the trailer he is shown walking by display cases of The Vulture’s wings and Doctor Octopus’s arms, which seems to indicate he is no one good. ComicBook.com writer Russ Burlingame said, “The character could be any number of people, and we’ve done some digging through the comics in the past and come out with a few good ideas—but considering the pervasive animal-themed villains in this film, I’m thinking Ezekiel from the J.M. Straczynski run is your safest bet—or Morlun, the yang to Ezekiel’s yin.”

The fate of Gwen Stacy
Everyone familiar with the Spider-Man comics knows that one of the biggest surprises in comic book history was the death of Gwen Stacy. Burlingame pointed out that in the trailer, “Emma Stone here is wearing the outfit Gwen was wearing in the comics when she died at the hands of Green Goblin.” Coincidence or precursor? We can’t say for sure. In the comics she died when Green Goblin hurled her from a bridge, breaking her neck.

Third movie release date
The third movie has already been announced for 2016 and DigitalSpy.com reported the villains are expected to be the Sinister Six.

Source:
comicbook.com/blog/2013/12/05/amazing-spider-man-2-trailer-easter-eggs/

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  • IceIX
    IceIX ADMINISTRATORS Posts: 4,322 Site Admin
    annasophia wrote:
    The fate of Gwen Stacy
    Everyone familiar with the Spider-Man comics knows that one of the biggest surprises in comic book history was the death of Gwen Stacy. Burlingame pointed out that in the trailer, “Emma Stone here is wearing the outfit Gwen was wearing in the comics when she died at the hands of Green Goblin.” Coincidence or precursor? We can’t say for sure. In the comics she died when Green Goblin hurled her from a bridge, breaking her neck.
    Pretty sure Peter killed her with the sudden stoppage of motion when he webbed her despite Norman making an offhand and stupid comment later on about airspeed itself somehow killing people. Cause, you know, skydivers die all the time from that blasted air stuff.

    Also removed the blatant advertisement.

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