Spiderman Spinoff - Venom??

[Geekyfanboy]

Sony Eyeing Spider-Man Spinoff
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
July 31, 2008

Sony is moving forward with Venom, a potential "Spider-Man" spinoff, says The Hollywood Reporter.

The trade says the studio is developing the project, based on the villain who appeared in Spider-Man 3 and is hoping the character could serve as an antidote to the aging "Spider-Man" franchise in the way that Fox has used Wolverine to add longevity to its "X-Men" franchise.

The studio had commissioned a draft of the script from Jacob Estes (Mean Creek), but the studio is considering going in a different direction from Estes' script and is seeking writers for a new draft.

Casting also is no simple matter. Topher Grace played the character in the film, but agents have been eyeing the role for their clients, as Sony is not yet convinced the actor can carry a tentpole picture.

The Hollywood Reporter adds that neither Sony nor Marvel would comment for the story.

Sony is also still developing a fourth "Spider-Man" film for 2011.

[Meds]

I'm not sure about this to be honest. Still lets see what happens.

[Trekkygeek]

Please....No, don't do it.
I'm not a comic book fan, but was there ever an full dedicated origin story for Venom in accepted canon?

[Blackride]

Please....No, don't do it.
I'm not a comic book fan, but was there ever an full dedicated origin story for Venom in accepted canon?

If it's Marvel or DC there are always full origin stories with many pages dedicated to it. Trust me both companies are dedicated to bringing your cash to them any way they can which means back stories galore.

[X]

Please....No, don't do it.
I'm not a comic book fan, but was there ever an full dedicated origin story for Venom in accepted canon?

yes.

The suit came from an alien planet when with spider man when he returned to earth. It took over his body when he was sleeping and went out to keep his adrenaline pumping.

He found out it was alive and ripped it off at a church bell tower.

The goo fell on Eddie Brock and he became the new spider man.

The suit hated spidey for rejecting him and Brock hated spider for catching a killer that he had reported was someone else.

Brock was disgraced for the false accusation and went to the church for guidance as he thought about offing himself.

He gets the suit and the suit tells him who spiderman is and gives him the same powers, but more. He becomes stronger and can cloak.

hope that helps.

[Trekkygeek]

Cheers X, seems a little clearer now. I had only Spiderman 3 to go by, but I think you sort of fleshed it out a little for me.