Stand Up To Cancer (see StandUp2Cancer.org) listed on eBay today an auction listing for a set visit, walk on role, and more for the production of the film Spider-Man 4. The 10-day auction is slated to end September 5th. Per IMDb (LINK), the film is anticipated for a release in May of 2011.
Below is an excerpt from the latest status of the Spider-Man 4 film, per IGN (see Marvel Studios Update):
Some morsels of movie news were peppered throughout Marvel Entertainment’s Q2 earnings conference call held earlier this week. Marvel Studios chairman David Maisel chatted about the studio’s upcoming film slate — which includes Iron Man 2, Thor, The Avengers and The First Avenger: Captain America — and those of its partners, such as Sony’s Spider-Man 4.
During the conference call — a full transcript of which is available here — Maisel was asked about whether Spider-Man 4, which Sony is eyeing for a May 2011 release, might conflict with Marvel’s planned May 6, 2011 release date for Captain America.
Maisel replied that “we always have a lot of options now that we control green light and our destiny with these films. Obviously we can’t respond to hypotheticals and what we would do with various either competitive moves or partner moves, like Sony with Spider-Man. So at this point, I’d just have to say once a move like that happens, we’ll obviously let our response be made publicly but it wouldn’t be constructive to respond to a hypothetical.”
In other words, time will tell who will blink first in any potential game of release date chicken between Marvel and Sony.
Marvel Entertainment Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Kenneth West disclosed that “during this quarter, we did receive the $5 million advance [from Sony] associated with Spider-Man 4. That keeps Sony in line with actually releasing this picture within the normal time period.”
So it is unusual to see an auction for an on-set “experience” for a film that is merely at the preliminary planning stages.
The eBay listing is archived below; live status can be found HERE:
From the Marketing Description:
Spider-Man 4 VIP Experience
Get a chance to be a part of one of the most successful film series in history!
You and your guest will enjoy:* A visit to the set of Spider-Man 4 (one shooting day)
o Location of visit will be determined by Sony Pictures based on scheduling of visit
* A meet and greet with the cast (1 hour)
* A walk-on/ extra role in the film for the auction winner only
o Role and length of screen time to be determined by Sony Pictures
* Trip to the New York premiere
o Location of American premiere may be changed at Sony Pictures’ discretion
* Designer outfits to wear to premiere for winner and guest from top designers
o Designers to be chosen by Sony Pictures
o Winner and guest may keep the outfits
* Winner and Guest will walk the premiere’s red carpetWho:
* Any winner or guest under the age of 18 must be accompanied by legal guardian
* Liability and confidentiality contracts must be signed prior to set visit
* Cast at meet and greet based on availabilityHow:
* Fulfillment arrangements will be made between the winning bidder and a Sony Pictures representative once payment is received and confirmed.
* Any contracts will be submitted by mail
* Arrangements must be finalized 30 days prior to set visit, and 30 days prior to premiere
* Travel and accommodations not included
* A Sony Pictures representative will be available at time of set visit and premiere in case of emergencies
* Availability for set visit will be determined by Sony Pictures representative once shooting dates have been establishedOther:
* Seat location during premiere screening will be determined at Sony Pictures’ discretion
* If experience cannot be fulfilled, Sony Pictures will provide alternative set visits/premieres based on the provider’s availability
* Auction winner may bring a personal camera to the set visit, but not the lunch. Sony Pictures requests that winner and guest will heed requests not to photograph cast outside their wishes, or material that may break confidentiality clause
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More auctions in support of this charity can be found HERE.
Jason De Bord