'The Amazing Spider-Man' teaser trailer

For all of you "Spider-Man" fans who have been dying to get a look at the anticipated trailer for the upcoming Sony reboot "The Amazing Spider-Man," we now have an official trailer for you. Check out the trailer after the jump. It's worth it. Seriously...

This upcoming 3D reboot will be swinging into theaters July 3, 2012, and the film stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Martin Sheen, Sally Field, Campbell Scott and Denis Leary.

Marc Webb ("(500) Days of Summer") directed the new "Amazing Spider-Man" film, which follows Peter Parker during his high school days and all that. James Vanderbilt wrote the script, along with Steve Kloves and Alvin Sargent. What do you think of the trailer?

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Emma Stone cast as lead in 'Spider-Man'

It is official: Emma Stone ("Easy A") has landed the female lead in Marc Webb's upcoming "Spider-Man" reboot for Sony Pictures. The studio announced Stone will slip into the role of Gwen Stacy.

Andrew Garfield of "The Social Network" is set to play Peter Parker in the film that follows Sipder-Man at a younger age. James Vanderbilt penned the script for the flick, which is set to open in 3D July 3, 2012.

Columbia's Matt Tolmach said, "It's been an incredible journey for us to watch Emma's star rise as an actress. She is extraordinarily talented and has a very special on-screen spark that is perfect for this role."

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Next 'Spider-Man' will hit theaters in 3D

This was bound to happen, so it doesn't surprise me the least bit. Columbia today confirmed it will be releasing the new "Spider-Man" film in 3D. Release date is currently planned for July 3, 2012.

Marc Webb will direct the new "Spider-Man" film, which follows Peter Parker in high school. James Vanderbilt wrote the script, and I hear the film will start shooting later this year already.

"Spider-Man is the ultimate summer moviegoing experience, and we're thrilled the filmmakers are presenting the next installment in 3D," said Jeff Blake, chairman of Sony Pictures (via Variety).

Is all of this a good idea? That I won't really know until I see the film, but what I can tell you is that I am not at all excited about this right now. They should've left Spidey alone for a while. It just seems too early.

Marc Webb confirmed for 'Spider-Man' reboot

I'm really sick of all these recent "Spider-Man" news. I really stopped caring after hearing that Sony would reboot the franchise without Sam Raimi and Tobery Maguire. What's the point in doing this so early?

Anyway, the studio confirmed Marc Webb will direct the new "Spider-Man" film. Webb is known best for directing last summer's hit flick "(500) Days of Summer." The new Spidey flick will hit theaters 2012.

James Vanderbilt wrote the script for the film, which follows Peter Parker in high school. I know it sounds sucky, and chances are it will be. Anyway, the film will surely make money and provoke sequels.

Meanwhile, Risky Business reports Webb has option for two sequels. Apparently, the budget for this new film will be set around $80 million, and even the actors are rumored to be relatively unknown.

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Daily dose of film news: Roger Avary sentenced to prison; John C. Reilly travels to 'Cedar Rapids'

Here is your dose of the latest film news out of Hollywood and from across the Web for Sept. 30, 2009:

• Screenwriter Roger Avary, who won an Oscar for "Pulp Fiction" and has "Silent Hill 2" and "Return to Castle Wolfenstein" in development, will spend one year in jail for causing a fatal car crash in 2008. One passenger in Avary's car died in the crash in Southern California. Avary also received five years of probation. (Variety)

• John C. Reilly has signed on to star in Miguel Arteta's "Cedar Rapids," a comedy also starring Ed Helms. The film follows a man (Helms) sent to represent his company at a regional insurance conference in Cedar Rapids. Reilly plays a man who also attends the event but doesn't take it seriously. (The Hollywood Reporter)

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Daily news dose: Three more join Nancy Meyers comedy; 'New in Town' cut to PG

Here's your dose of quick news bits for Jan. 21, 2008...

• Zoe Kazan, Lake Bell and Hunter Parrish are the latest to join Nancy Meyers' untitled comedy, which also stars Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. Streep is expected to play a woman caught in a romantic triangle with two men. The project is set up at Universal. (Variety)

• Bad news for those who thought they'd see Renee Zellweger say a dirty word in "New in Town." Lionsgate has cut out some of the strong language from the upcoming romance to make it more kid-friendly. Hey, a romance doesn't need to appeal to kids. Say you did it for the money. Anyway, the PG film opens Jan. 30. (Variety)

• "500 Days of Summer" director Marc Webb is set to helm "The Spectacular Now" for Fox Searchlight. Based on the book by Tim Tharp, the story focuses on a partying high school senior whose life takes a turn when he encounters a shy girl. Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber will write the screenplay. (Variety)

• Tobey Maguire is set to produce "Good People," the big-screen adaptation of Marcus Sakey's book. Variety says the story follows a "couple in debt from several rounds of futile fertility treatments who think their problems are solved when they stumble upon money found in their deceased tenant's apartment."