The Daily Bugle viral website for Marc Webb’s forthcoming superhero sequel THE AMAZING SPIDER-MEN 2, has posted an article by intrepid faux reporter “Joy Mercado”. It’s an intriguing report hinting at the trouble brewing for our friendly neighbourhood web-spinner and his links to Oscorp. Jamie Foxx, as we know will portray the main antagonist Electo, but the film is also a platform to set up a number of other villainous characters for future instalments. Most notable Chris Cooper’s Norman Osborne and Paul Giamatti’s The Rhino. Both will be introduced in this entry.
Despite the assault on Oscorp Tower two weeks ago and the revelation that disgruntled Oscorp employee, Dr. Curt Connors, was responsible for the attack, Oscorp’s stock has climbed four points.
Oscorp spokesman Douglas Menken provided some details from the meeting, including that the construction on the prototype alternative energy power plant, complete with hydroelectric tower, is on schedule for completion within the next year.
Other highlights included a preview of a flight harness for the military and significant advancements in robotics by the head of the engineering division, Spencer Smythe.
Oscorp personnel dismissed questions regarding Norman Osborn’s health and whether the company’s estranged heir apparent, Harry Osborn, is up to the task of running his father’s conglomerate.
Menken stated, “Between the disappearance of Dr. Rajit Ratha, the rogue actions of a very unstable former employee and Norman Osborn’s health concerns, everyone in the media will cry the sky is falling, but just the opposite is true. While everyone else ducks for cover, Oscorp is always reaching for the stars.
Make of that what you will, but comic-book fans adversed in the Marvel Universe will certainly be aware of a number of clues. Adrian Toomes (aka The Vulture) springs to mind and the name Spencer Smythe suggests Spider-Slayers!
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 will swing into cinemas from the 2 May 2014. It co-stars Emma Stone, B.J. Novak, Denis Leary, Sally Field, Martin Sheen, Chris Zylka, Dane DeHaan, Colm Feore, Marton Csokas, Felicity Jones and Sarah Gadon.
Source: The Daily Bugle
