Shameik Moore, the voice behind Miles Morales in 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,' expressed his disappointment after losing to Hayao Miyazaki in the Best Animated Feature category at the 96th Academy Awards. Moore felt that the film was 'robbed' but also acknowledged its impact on audiences. He took to social media to share his reaction, emphasizing the significance of 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' and the positive effect it has had on many lives. [10363e54] [06c18164]
Miyazaki's film, 'The Boy and the Heron,' won the award, making Miyazaki the oldest filmmaker to win in this category at the age of 83. Although Miyazaki and his producer were not present at the awards ceremony, the Oscar was accepted on their behalf by Anna Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. [10363e54]
Following the Oscar loss, fans and the actor expressed their disappointment and showed support for 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.' Writer and producer Christopher Miller praised Miyazaki, the director of the winning film, on social media. Moore later clarified his initial comment, acknowledging the creators of 'The Boy and the Heron' and expressing pride in his own film. Fans also expressed their disappointment and praised Miyazaki for his achievement. [06c18164]
In addition to the Oscar loss, 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' had a successful night at the 51st annual Annie Awards, where it won seven awards, including Best Feature. This victory solidified the film's position as a front-runner for the Animated Feature Oscar. The film also won in categories such as direction, FX, character design, production design, music, and editorial. The Annie Awards celebrated excellence in animation and recognized other outstanding animated works, highlighting the diverse talent in the industry. [68903b41]
A new Spider-Verse short film titled 'The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Movie' has been announced at the Annecy International Film Festival and Market. It will be released on YouTube on March 27, 2024. The film focuses on the mental repercussions of being Spider-Man, with the story following Miles Morales as he experiences a panic attack and confronts the manifestations of his anxiety. The short film is made in the style of a horror movie, showing Miles struggling with his responsibilities as Spider-Man. It is a standalone project and not connected to the upcoming Spider-Verse films. The Spider Within will be available to stream for free on Sony Animation's official YouTube channel. [9e347ad2]
The new Spider-Man Spider-Verse movie, titled 'The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story,' has been released and is available for free worldwide. Directed by Jarelle Dampier and written by Khaila Amazan, the film explores important mental health topics, focusing on the character Miles Morales and his struggles with anxiety. The movie does not feature a specific supervillain but instead portrays Miles fighting against an embodiment of anxiety. It aims to spark conversations about mental health and serve as a love letter to fans of Miles Morales. Additionally, it was announced that a third mainline Spider-Verse movie is in the works, completing a trilogy. The film is currently streaming for free on the UNILAD website. [34ba55fa]
Marvel has released a short film titled 'The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story' starring Miles Morales to fill the void of waiting for Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. The film focuses on Miles' mental health struggles and sets up the storyline for the next film. It provides insight into Miles balancing his personal life and superhero duties, furthering his relationship with his father. Originally, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse was set to release on March 29, 2024, but was delayed due to strikes. The short film acts as a prelude to the third film, exploring the theme of balancing personal and heroic lives and the connection between Miles and his father. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse is the third film in the Miles Morales animated Spider-Man franchise. [a22aa567]
Marvel has released a short film called 'The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story' starring Miles Morales to fill the void while waiting for 'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse'. The film focuses on Miles' mental health struggles and sets up the storyline for the next film. It provides insight into Miles balancing his personal life and superhero duties, as well as furthering his relationship with his father. The release date for 'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse' was originally set for March 29, 2024, but was delayed due to complications from the 2023 AFTRA and WGA strikes.
Brian Tyree Henry, known for his role in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, says audiences should be prepared for an emotional experience in the upcoming animated sequel, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. The voice recording process for the film is currently in progress. The sequel was initially scheduled for release in March 2024 but was removed from Sony's release schedule in July 2023. The plot details for the film are still unknown, but it is expected to be a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, delving deeper into the relationships between the characters and exploring themes of betrayal and growth. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is currently streaming on Fubo and FXNOW, while Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is available on Netflix. [be7b7bfd]
Nicolas Cage will reprise his role as Spider-Man Noir in an upcoming live-action series on Amazon Prime. The news was confirmed by the actor himself. The series will be based on the character from the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse film. Cage previously voiced the character in the animated movie. The release date and further details about the series are yet to be announced. [2ad47006]
Christopher Miller, executive producer of Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, has stated that there will be no generative AI used in the film and that one of the main goals of the films is to create new visual styles that have never been seen in a studio CG film. This comes in response to Sony Pictures' plans to increase the usage of AI in movies and TV shows. Last year, DreamWorks founder Jeffrey Katzenberg suggested that AI could cut the costs of making an animated movie by as much as 90%. However, Miller's comments indicate that he wants to avoid using AI in order to maintain the originality and uniqueness of the Spider-Verse films. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse does not have a confirmed release date at this time.