Spider-Man 2 (US - DVD R1)
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Title: Spider-Man 2
Starring: Tobey Maguire
Released: 30th November 2004
SRP: $29.96 (2-Disc)
We've now managed to obtain further details on Spider-Man 2 which stars Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and Alfred Molina. As we have already reported, the film will be available to own from the 30th November this year. What we hadn't already reported is that it will be available in five seperate editions - a standard two-disc set (in seperate widescreen and full screen editions), a Superbit edition (complete with a DTS track), a double-pack containing the first and second films and finally a limited edition giftset. The giftset will include the two-disc edition along with a new miniature reproduction of The Amazing Spider-Man #50 comic book (in which Peter Parker decides to give up his alter ego) five postcards and a twenty-five page portfolio featuring well-known comic book artists' works inspired by the film. The retail price for this will be around $49.95. We've attached the full specs for the standard release below, along with the artwork.
- 2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen Presentation
- English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Track
- French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Track
- English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Track
- French Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Track
- Audio Commentary with Director, Producer, Co-Producer and Tobey Maguire
- Audio Commentary with SFX Designer John Dykstra and the Effects Team
- Spidey Sense 2 Trivia Track with "Pop Up" Facts
- Four Web-i-sodes (Original Online Featurettes)
- Train "Ordinary" Music Video
- Spider-Man 2 Blooper Reel
- Multiple Trailers and Previews
- Making the Amazing: 12-Part Production to Premiere Documentary
- Hero in Crisis: A Look into Peter Parker's Personal Battles
- Eight Arms to Hold You: Doc Ock from Comics to the Big Screen
- The Women of Spider-Man: A Look into the Lives of Mary Jane, Aunt May etc
- Enter the Web: Multi-Angle Look at the Pier Sequence
- Art Gallery: A Collection of Alex Ross Paintings
- A Behind the Scenes Look at the Spider-Man 2 Game
- English, French and Spanish Subtitles
- Weblink to the Official Spider-Man 2 Website
- Easter Egg: Doc Ock Sings "If I Was a Rich Man"









News by Tom Woodward
Starring: Tobey Maguire
Released: 30th November 2004
SRP: $29.96 (2-Disc)
Further Details
We've now managed to obtain further details on Spider-Man 2 which stars Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and Alfred Molina. As we have already reported, the film will be available to own from the 30th November this year. What we hadn't already reported is that it will be available in five seperate editions - a standard two-disc set (in seperate widescreen and full screen editions), a Superbit edition (complete with a DTS track), a double-pack containing the first and second films and finally a limited edition giftset. The giftset will include the two-disc edition along with a new miniature reproduction of The Amazing Spider-Man #50 comic book (in which Peter Parker decides to give up his alter ego) five postcards and a twenty-five page portfolio featuring well-known comic book artists' works inspired by the film. The retail price for this will be around $49.95. We've attached the full specs for the standard release below, along with the artwork.
Disc One
- 2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen Presentation
- English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Track
- French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Track
- English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Track
- French Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Track
- Audio Commentary with Director, Producer, Co-Producer and Tobey Maguire
- Audio Commentary with SFX Designer John Dykstra and the Effects Team
- Spidey Sense 2 Trivia Track with "Pop Up" Facts
- Four Web-i-sodes (Original Online Featurettes)
- Train "Ordinary" Music Video
- Spider-Man 2 Blooper Reel
- Multiple Trailers and Previews
Disc Two
- Making the Amazing: 12-Part Production to Premiere Documentary
- Hero in Crisis: A Look into Peter Parker's Personal Battles
- Eight Arms to Hold You: Doc Ock from Comics to the Big Screen
- The Women of Spider-Man: A Look into the Lives of Mary Jane, Aunt May etc
- Enter the Web: Multi-Angle Look at the Pier Sequence
- Art Gallery: A Collection of Alex Ross Paintings
- A Behind the Scenes Look at the Spider-Man 2 Game
- English, French and Spanish Subtitles
- Weblink to the Official Spider-Man 2 Website
- Easter Egg: Doc Ock Sings "If I Was a Rich Man"




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Unknown. Maybe they'll pull off a Daredevil.
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Why does it have the 'Ordinary' video but now 'Vindicated' when that was the theme song for the movie?
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Posted by David Molinarolo:
"Time to get a new set-up there dude. My computer screen is 19" and a flatscreen at that. I even have a 5.1 surround system to go with it."
Still working my way through college, man. But as soon as I start making the bucks, I'll probably get a kick-*** entertainment system before I even get a place to put it.
"Time to get a new set-up there dude. My computer screen is 19" and a flatscreen at that. I even have a 5.1 surround system to go with it."
Still working my way through college, man. But as soon as I start making the bucks, I'll probably get a kick-*** entertainment system before I even get a place to put it.
I think I'll be getting the 2-disc version...but that Superbit title is tempting...
Quote: Originally posted by Tay lor
Why does it have the 'Ordinary' video but now 'Vindicated' when that was the theme song for the movie?
Thank god that it doesn't have the Vindicated video. Dashboard Confessional and emo for that matter sucks.
Why does it have the 'Ordinary' video but now 'Vindicated' when that was the theme song for the movie?
Thank god that it doesn't have the Vindicated video. Dashboard Confessional and emo for that matter sucks.
superbit art.
That image is far too big Steve. You'll have to reduce it considerably. Thanks
Quote: Originally posted by Raymond Delgadillo
Still working my way through college, man. But as soon as I start making the bucks, I'll probably get a kick-*** entertainment system before I even get a place to put it.
Hey man, I bought into that whole "degree = big bucks right outta college" crap too. It don't happen overnight.
I still think this disc needs a Bruce Campbell commentary track...and didn't Full Screen go out with powdered wigs?
Still working my way through college, man. But as soon as I start making the bucks, I'll probably get a kick-*** entertainment system before I even get a place to put it.
Hey man, I bought into that whole "degree = big bucks right outta college" crap too. It don't happen overnight.
I still think this disc needs a Bruce Campbell commentary track...and didn't Full Screen go out with powdered wigs?
cant wait it looks awsome i must have the superbit but it sucks that it dosent have special feature(good ones)
Don't really know what version I'm gonna get. Might rent the regular version to listen to the commentary then buy the superbit.
OH GAWD!
This movie was terrible. Im sorry but it really was.
-The screenplay was really terrible to endure "Go get em' tiger". Ugh!!!
-The storyline is just bad (omg, you didn't come to my play, I hate you now and I am marrying another guy)
-The action was quite...bad
-The acting is very average.
and even the CGI didn't impress me much.
I absolutly hated the movie and I even find AvP (theatrical vers) better and I hated AvP!!!!
I will never understand why people liked this movie. X-2 was so much better.
This movie was terrible. Im sorry but it really was.
-The screenplay was really terrible to endure "Go get em' tiger". Ugh!!!
-The storyline is just bad (omg, you didn't come to my play, I hate you now and I am marrying another guy)
-The action was quite...bad
-The acting is very average.
and even the CGI didn't impress me much.
I absolutly hated the movie and I even find AvP (theatrical vers) better and I hated AvP!!!!
I will never understand why people liked this movie. X-2 was so much better.
Like the cover art but whats the deal of them 4 editions? My guess: $$$ May I ask whats so different about Superbit?
Quote: Originally posted by Shc Shc
-The screenplay was really terrible to endure "Go get em' tiger". Ugh!!!
-The storyline is just bad (omg, you didn't come to my play, I hate you now and I am marrying another guy)
-The action was quite...bad
-The acting is very average.
and even the CGI didn't impress me much.
I wasn't blown away by it either...and you do have some valid points. Definitely not enough action in lieu of questionable character development. (Was the girl with cake scene really essential to the plot?)
What can I say? It's a popcorn movie that is meant to appeal to the masses. This isn't film school fare. I'm not looking for rich subtext, allusions or political statements. It's fluff...and moderately well-made fluff.
Raimi makes consistently good movies (odd exception: The Gift) that are high on thrills, usually fast paced (minus Gift and A Simple Plan) and often quite beautiful. He didn't pen the script and the cinematography is pretty capable and inventive, so it's not his fault.
Wanna blame someone? Blame Columbia for paying a lukewarm screenwriter millions of dollars. Blame Tobey Maguire for being an overrated one-note actor. I think Raimi's the only one who can safely avoid fingerpointing here. He did his best with what he had.
He's also "the mad bomb", speaking as a long-term Evil Deadite.
-The screenplay was really terrible to endure "Go get em' tiger". Ugh!!!
-The storyline is just bad (omg, you didn't come to my play, I hate you now and I am marrying another guy)
-The action was quite...bad
-The acting is very average.
and even the CGI didn't impress me much.
I wasn't blown away by it either...and you do have some valid points. Definitely not enough action in lieu of questionable character development. (Was the girl with cake scene really essential to the plot?)
What can I say? It's a popcorn movie that is meant to appeal to the masses. This isn't film school fare. I'm not looking for rich subtext, allusions or political statements. It's fluff...and moderately well-made fluff.
Raimi makes consistently good movies (odd exception: The Gift) that are high on thrills, usually fast paced (minus Gift and A Simple Plan) and often quite beautiful. He didn't pen the script and the cinematography is pretty capable and inventive, so it's not his fault.
Wanna blame someone? Blame Columbia for paying a lukewarm screenwriter millions of dollars. Blame Tobey Maguire for being an overrated one-note actor. I think Raimi's the only one who can safely avoid fingerpointing here. He did his best with what he had.
He's also "the mad bomb", speaking as a long-term Evil Deadite.
Quote: Blame Tobey Maguire for being a one-note actor.
And the prize goes to Mailorder Husband. Casting Tobey Maguire is the worst decision made in the spidey movies.
And the prize goes to Mailorder Husband. Casting Tobey Maguire is the worst decision made in the spidey movies.
Quote: Originally posted by Mailorder Husband
(Was the girl with cake scene really essential to the plot?)
she does become "THe Black Cat" so yes, it was essential to the plot.
(Was the girl with cake scene really essential to the plot?)
she does become "THe Black Cat" so yes, it was essential to the plot.
Quote: Originally posted by Chris Vee
Quote: Blame Tobey Maguire for being a one-note actor.
And the prize goes to Mailorder Husband. Casting Tobey Maguire is the worst decision made in the spidey movies.
Yes is the worst one pretty close followed by ORGANIC WEB-SHOTERS. Go to the comic book store pick any Spidey comic and tell me that Tobey looks like Peter,I know it's imposible to look the same, but at least the same SIZE Peter isn't that SHORT that's what bugs me the most in the movies, get the get gift-set and see hwo Peter parker should look, I will.
Quote: Blame Tobey Maguire for being a one-note actor.
And the prize goes to Mailorder Husband. Casting Tobey Maguire is the worst decision made in the spidey movies.
Yes is the worst one pretty close followed by ORGANIC WEB-SHOTERS. Go to the comic book store pick any Spidey comic and tell me that Tobey looks like Peter,I know it's imposible to look the same, but at least the same SIZE Peter isn't that SHORT that's what bugs me the most in the movies, get the get gift-set and see hwo Peter parker should look, I will.
Quote: Originally posted by steve g
[quote] Originally posted by Mailorder Husband
(Was the girl with cake scene really essential to the plot?)
Quote: she does become "THe Black Cat" so yes, it was essential to the plot.
No she doesn't The Black cat is Felicy Hardy. The only reason why the Russian girl is there, is to show that at least one person listens and really cares to what Peter has to say something that no one else did in the whole movie.
"Felicia Hardy is a student at Empire State University. She is very rich, and very pritty. Ever since the begining she has had a crush on Spider-Man. Even when she was engaged she ask him if he had a better offer. She lives with her mother and only recently learned about her father. He was a burgalar know as the cat he was being held at S.H.E.I.L.D. so that no one would ever get ahold of the super soilder formula he had memerised as a child. The king-Pin learned of this and broke the cat, John Hardesky (Felicia's mom changed their name to Hardy) out of jail. Hardesky refused to give King Pin the formula, so King Pin kidnaped Felicia. Then Hardesky gave king pin the formula. They tested it on Felicia. That's how she became The Black Cat. Spider-Man and Black Cat teamed up and Hardesky erased the formula. For a while they were a pritty cool team then she desided to go to Europe and fight vampires with Morbeous and Blade"
[quote] Originally posted by Mailorder Husband
(Was the girl with cake scene really essential to the plot?)
Quote: she does become "THe Black Cat" so yes, it was essential to the plot.
No she doesn't The Black cat is Felicy Hardy. The only reason why the Russian girl is there, is to show that at least one person listens and really cares to what Peter has to say something that no one else did in the whole movie.
"Felicia Hardy is a student at Empire State University. She is very rich, and very pritty. Ever since the begining she has had a crush on Spider-Man. Even when she was engaged she ask him if he had a better offer. She lives with her mother and only recently learned about her father. He was a burgalar know as the cat he was being held at S.H.E.I.L.D. so that no one would ever get ahold of the super soilder formula he had memerised as a child. The king-Pin learned of this and broke the cat, John Hardesky (Felicia's mom changed their name to Hardy) out of jail. Hardesky refused to give King Pin the formula, so King Pin kidnaped Felicia. Then Hardesky gave king pin the formula. They tested it on Felicia. That's how she became The Black Cat. Spider-Man and Black Cat teamed up and Hardesky erased the formula. For a while they were a pritty cool team then she desided to go to Europe and fight vampires with Morbeous and Blade"
To whoever said they might make a boxset of the 3 movies in '06:
1. Spidey 3 is in '07
2. You do know they're making 6 total?
1. Spidey 3 is in '07
2. You do know they're making 6 total?
Quote: Originally posted by Jeordie Ramirez
Yes is the worst one pretty close followed by ORGANIC WEB-SHOTERS.
His voice bugs me more than anything else. Far from heroic...which works when he's Parker, but not when engaging in witty banter with Doc Ock.
Yes is the worst one pretty close followed by ORGANIC WEB-SHOTERS.
His voice bugs me more than anything else. Far from heroic...which works when he's Parker, but not when engaging in witty banter with Doc Ock.
Quote: Originally posted by Gene Mudge
My I ask whats so different about Superbit?
Depends who you ask. I personally think superbit is nothing but a marketing scam, but others disagree.
What you get with a superbit disc is the movie with its MPEG-2 compression rate maxed out for a supposedly superior image with DTS included for what usually is, but not always amounts to superior sound. And thats it. Sometimes theyre better, sometimes theyre not.
It can be argued that any disc from any studio that comes with just a movie on the disc with its MPEG-2 compression maxed out is superbit, but columbia tends to label their recent movie only titles as superbit and think theirs is better.
My I ask whats so different about Superbit?
Depends who you ask. I personally think superbit is nothing but a marketing scam, but others disagree.
What you get with a superbit disc is the movie with its MPEG-2 compression rate maxed out for a supposedly superior image with DTS included for what usually is, but not always amounts to superior sound. And thats it. Sometimes theyre better, sometimes theyre not.
It can be argued that any disc from any studio that comes with just a movie on the disc with its MPEG-2 compression maxed out is superbit, but columbia tends to label their recent movie only titles as superbit and think theirs is better.
I thought Spider-Man 2 was an improvement over the first movie, but X2 is still a superior movie. I agree casting Tobey was one of the worst ideas along with organic web shooters. I would have loved to see the sequel open up with Spider-Man fighting a supervillain instead of the pizza delivery scene we got.
Posted by Mailorder Husband:
"Hey man, I bought into that whole "degree = big bucks right outta college" crap too. It don't happen overnight."
Oh, I know I'm gonna be eating Ramen in a crappy neighborhood for years after college. I just mean I won't be forking over a lot of my money for tuition.
"Hey man, I bought into that whole "degree = big bucks right outta college" crap too. It don't happen overnight."
Oh, I know I'm gonna be eating Ramen in a crappy neighborhood for years after college. I just mean I won't be forking over a lot of my money for tuition.
Quote: Originally posted by Me You
Depends who you ask. I personally think superbit is nothing but a marketing scam, but others disagree.
Suberbit is a marketing ploy, but if you want the best available picture for selected Columbia releases it is the way to go...especially if you have a large, HD television. The Superbit ups the bit rates of selected Columbia titles so the picture is better than their standard release, but if Columbia would simply compress their standard releases at a larger bit rate to begin with there would really be no need for a Superbit version of the DVD.
Let me explain...the thing that I have found is Columbia generally masters their regular versions at a lower bit rate than most other companies.
Example...for the regular, Widescreen edition of SPIDER-MAN the size of only the video file is 3.9 GB. Now compare this to Fox's widescreen edition of DAREDEVIL where the video file has a size of 4.5 GB.
Not that big of a difference until you realize that DAREDEVIL is nearly 20 minutes shorter in running time than SPIDER-MAN, 121 minutes vs. 103 minutes!
Here's a few more comparitive examples from around my DVD collection:
ENEMY MINE (Fox, 2.35:1, 108 mins.) - 5.95 GB
JAWS (Universal, 2.35:1, 125 mins.) - 4.3 GB
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE(2003)(WB/NL, 1.85:1, 98 mins.) - 5.0 GB
HALLOWEEN (Anchor Bay, 2.35:1, 91 mins.) - 3.8 GB
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (Paramount, 2.35:1, 118 mins.) - 6.5 GB
TERMINATOR 3 (WB/NL, 2.35:1, 109 mins.) - 4.5 GB
THE HULK (Universal, 1.85:1, 138 mins.) - 5.1 GB
DAWN OF THE DEAD (Anchor Bay, 1.85:1, 127 mins.) - 5.3 GB
Depends who you ask. I personally think superbit is nothing but a marketing scam, but others disagree.
Suberbit is a marketing ploy, but if you want the best available picture for selected Columbia releases it is the way to go...especially if you have a large, HD television. The Superbit ups the bit rates of selected Columbia titles so the picture is better than their standard release, but if Columbia would simply compress their standard releases at a larger bit rate to begin with there would really be no need for a Superbit version of the DVD.
Let me explain...the thing that I have found is Columbia generally masters their regular versions at a lower bit rate than most other companies.
Example...for the regular, Widescreen edition of SPIDER-MAN the size of only the video file is 3.9 GB. Now compare this to Fox's widescreen edition of DAREDEVIL where the video file has a size of 4.5 GB.
Not that big of a difference until you realize that DAREDEVIL is nearly 20 minutes shorter in running time than SPIDER-MAN, 121 minutes vs. 103 minutes!
Here's a few more comparitive examples from around my DVD collection:
ENEMY MINE (Fox, 2.35:1, 108 mins.) - 5.95 GB
JAWS (Universal, 2.35:1, 125 mins.) - 4.3 GB
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE(2003)(WB/NL, 1.85:1, 98 mins.) - 5.0 GB
HALLOWEEN (Anchor Bay, 2.35:1, 91 mins.) - 3.8 GB
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (Paramount, 2.35:1, 118 mins.) - 6.5 GB
TERMINATOR 3 (WB/NL, 2.35:1, 109 mins.) - 4.5 GB
THE HULK (Universal, 1.85:1, 138 mins.) - 5.1 GB
DAWN OF THE DEAD (Anchor Bay, 1.85:1, 127 mins.) - 5.3 GB
Quote: Originally posted by Jon Weicher
To whoever said they might make a boxset of the 3 movies in '06:
1. Spidey 3 is in '07
2. You do know they're making 6 total?
actually, as of right now, Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst are only signed up for 3 movies, as the studio didnt think the Spider-Man series would be such a big success.
and in an article i found, Kirsten Dunst said this, commenting about coming back for other movies:
""The next one will be it. I'm only contracted to 3 and don't see myself signing for a 4th or a 5th," says Dunst, emphatically. Asked if she would love to see her Mary Jane character killed off in Spider-Man 3, Dunst laughs. "It would actually be really interesting if SPIDER-MAN died. Why doesn't the superhero ever die? I think if Mary Jane was alone, pregnant and he died, she could give birth to a spider baby and carry on the series with another young boy or something like that. I doubt Tobey Maguire would come back for a 4th or a 5th either.""
also, id like to buy the collectors edition, because of all the extra stuff it has, i really loved this movie, i thought it was better than the first, and i absolutely loved the first one. but the only problem i have with buying the collectors editon, is that i know i will buy the directors cut if one comes out, so i dont want to spend too much, even though im a huge spidey fan. i already have the first movie in 2-Disc fullscreen, and the deluxe edition, but, i dont mind that, because my 2-disc fullscreen started getting multiple cracks in the disc, and i didnt even watch it that much,and took good care of it when i did, and the deluxe has the bonus disc, plus widescreen is much better.
To whoever said they might make a boxset of the 3 movies in '06:
1. Spidey 3 is in '07
2. You do know they're making 6 total?
actually, as of right now, Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst are only signed up for 3 movies, as the studio didnt think the Spider-Man series would be such a big success.
and in an article i found, Kirsten Dunst said this, commenting about coming back for other movies:
""The next one will be it. I'm only contracted to 3 and don't see myself signing for a 4th or a 5th," says Dunst, emphatically. Asked if she would love to see her Mary Jane character killed off in Spider-Man 3, Dunst laughs. "It would actually be really interesting if SPIDER-MAN died. Why doesn't the superhero ever die? I think if Mary Jane was alone, pregnant and he died, she could give birth to a spider baby and carry on the series with another young boy or something like that. I doubt Tobey Maguire would come back for a 4th or a 5th either.""
also, id like to buy the collectors edition, because of all the extra stuff it has, i really loved this movie, i thought it was better than the first, and i absolutely loved the first one. but the only problem i have with buying the collectors editon, is that i know i will buy the directors cut if one comes out, so i dont want to spend too much, even though im a huge spidey fan. i already have the first movie in 2-Disc fullscreen, and the deluxe edition, but, i dont mind that, because my 2-disc fullscreen started getting multiple cracks in the disc, and i didnt even watch it that much,and took good care of it when i did, and the deluxe has the bonus disc, plus widescreen is much better.
Invader Bugs, you think Dunst and Maguire leaving the films would stop them from making more Spider-Man movies? As long as the cash keeps flowing they'll cast Gary Coleman as Mary Jane and Abe Vigoda as Spider-Man for all they care
Yes, I know what I just said. Oh, and I'm going for the 2-disc widescreen btw. And no difference in covers between wide and fullscreen? Better double check those labels at the top before I make my purchase. I have an Old School fullscreen copy sitting in my basement for my lack of precaution.
Yes, I know what I just said. Oh, and I'm going for the 2-disc widescreen btw. And no difference in covers between wide and fullscreen? Better double check those labels at the top before I make my purchase. I have an Old School fullscreen copy sitting in my basement for my lack of precaution.
I can't wait for this DVD, this movie it's awsome, but, they have to do something about that artwork, the other posters are way better than that thing...or come up with a new one.
I'll get the collector's set like the first movie. I don't know what to make of the 2.5 but I doubt I'll get it... it'll be a rental for me.
I can't be sure, but did they reverse the colours on the top bar for the widescreen/full screen editions compared to the first Spidey? I coulda sworn Spidey 1 WS was red and FS was yellow...and then they go and swap it. For anyone that can read, not a big deal I guess
, but I wonder how many people will come out of the store with the wrong copy in hand if they just do a run by pick-up?
Why can't studios release films that just has the film in DTS soundtrack only?
Wouldn't we then get a supeior quality in sound without the disc being clogged up with Dolby digital, audio commentaries, and multiple language tracks?
Wouldn't we then get a supeior quality in sound without the disc being clogged up with Dolby digital, audio commentaries, and multiple language tracks?
Why couldn't Sony change the fullscreen cover art like the first Spider-Man? I saw a 3rd teaser poster of Spider-Man webbing towards us in the teaser poster. Wonder why they couldn't of used that. And whats with the red and yellow banners? Ain't the unuseral colored banners surposed to be on the fullscreen editions?
superbit for sure, TIGHT cover, DTS, better pic on the huge LCD, damn right!


