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Spider-Man, Columbia Pictures presents a Marvel Enterprises/Laura Ziskin production ; producers, Laura Ziskin, Ian Bryce ; screenplay writer, David Koepp ; director, Sam Raimi

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MPAA rating: PG-13; stylized violence and action

Spider-Man

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Columbia Pictures presents a Marvel Enterprises/Laura Ziskin production ; producers, Laura Ziskin, Ian Bryce ; screenplay writer, David Koepp ; director, Sam Raimi

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After being bitten by a radioactive spider on a school field trip, Peter Parker finds himself gaining spider-like qualities. Adopting the name Spider-Man, Peter first uses his new skills to make money, but when the Green Goblin, another altered super-human, kills Peter's uncle, he swears to use his "spider-skills" to fight evil. Along the way he has to juggle a new job as a local reporter, and a budding romance with a beautiful former-classmate, MJ

Disc 1: Weaving the web: Subtitled factoids (pop-on production notes and historical facts) -- Commentary: Sam Raimi, Kirsten Dunst, Laura Ziskin & Grant Curtis -- SFX commentary: John Dykstra & Visual Effects Crew -- Branching web-i-sodes -- Music videos: Hero and What we're all about -- TV spots -- Theatrical trailers -- Filmographies & character files -- DVD-ROM: Comic/feature comparison, record your own commentary, countdown to Spider-Man 2, weblinksDisc 2: HBO making of Spider-Man -- Spider-mania: An E! Entertainment special -- Director profile: Sam Raimi -- Composer profile: Danny Elfman -- Screen tests: Toby Maguire, J.K. Simmons & CGI Spider-Man -- Costume and makeup tests -- Gag/Outtake reel -- Conceptual art & production design gallery -- Historical documentary: Spider-Man: The mythology of the 21st century -- The Spider-Man comic archives -- Rogues gallery -- The loves of Peter Parker -- Comic book artist gallery -- Activision game: hints & tips -- DVD-ROM: Activision PC game, 2 playable levels, 3 exclusive Marvel dot. comics, Spider-Man visualizer

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