Spider-Man: Sony ‘disappointed’ at Disney over Marvel decision
MOVIE giants Sony have said they're "disappointed" with Disney after they booted Spider-Man out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Reports on Tuesday said that, amid a stand-off between Disney and Spider-Man producers Sony Pictures, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige is not going to make any more Spider-Man films.
Sony have now spoken out - and they're not happy.
They said in a statement: "Much of today’s news about Spider-Man has mischaracterized recent discussions about Kevin Feige’s involvement in the franchise.
"We are disappointed, but respect Disney’s decision not to have him continue as a lead producer of our next live action Spider-Man film."
"We hope this might change in the future, but understand that the many new responsibilities that Disney has given him – including all their newly added Marvel properties – do not allow time for him to work on IP they do not own.
"Kevin is terrific and we are grateful for his help and guidance and appreciate the path he has helped put us on, which we will continue.”
Currently, Tom Holland's web-slinging crusader appears alongside the likes of Iron Man and Thor in Disney's Avengers franchise.
Many fans wasted little time calling for a boycott of the hit movies - while others went further still and said that 23-year-old actor Tom should refuse to play the character.
One tweeted: "Tom Holland should boycott and drop out of Spider-Man 3 to force Sony to work with Marvel. Spider-Man 3 would TANK without Holland & the MCU behind it."
Another said: "The best way to show our response to Sony after cutting ties with Marvel is to boycott Sony’s biggest upcoming blockbusters. Let them Know we want Spider-Man where he belongs!"
A third fumed: "I suggest we boycott the next Spider-Man film so Sony gets the point that Spidey made money off the backs of MCU movies and without that they won't make as much."
Another fan added: "I’m absolutely broken about Sony trying to remove #SpiderMan from the MCU after how close he was with Tony Stark. A real d*** move on their part."
They added the hashtags: "#BoycottSony #BoycottSonySpiderMan."
Even Avengers star Jeremy Renner got involved, demanding Spider-Man return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The stand-off between the studios reportedly stems from a reworking of the deal that would have seen Disney getting a 50-50 stake in the upcoming Spider-Man movies.
Feige's previous last two movies broke two records, with Disney’s Avengers: Endgame the highest grossing film of all time and Spider-Man: Far From Home the highest-grossing film for Sony Pictures.
Brit actor Holland has previously confirmed that he is due to play the hero in a third move for the franchise after Homecoming and Far From Home.
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