Zac Efron. Photo: GettyImages.com

Wow.  There are rumors floating around Hollywood today that Zac Efron is going to be the next Spider-Man.

If the rumor is true, Zac will be getting into Toby Macguire’s old tights and being paid $9 million to do so.

The studio says they want Vanessa Hudgens to take over the role of Mary Jane Watson from Kristen Dunst.

OK, I believed the story til they said they wanted Vanessa.  Look, I love her, but she is no Mary Jane is all.

What do you think?  Would you want to see Zac Efron as Spider-Man?-Dr.FB

Spider-Man. New Ways To Die. Art By John Romita Jr. Provided By Marvel.com

Spider-Man has found a new director and his favorite season may be summer.

Marc Webb, the director of “500 Days of Summer” will now be the director for Marvel Films successful franchise, Spider-Man.

Sony Pictures & Marvel Studios made the announcement on Tuesday.   The first movie is set to debut in 2012 and will feature a younger version of the Peter Parker character.

Webb had this to say when asked if he was taking over for Sam Rami’s Spider-Man; “No. I am looking for opportunity for ideas, stories and histories that will add a new dimension, canvas and creative voice to ‘Spider-Man.’ “

As a Spider-Man and comic book fan, I sure hope Webb does a great job.

Will you see a rebooted version of Spider-Man?-Dr.FB

Spider-Man. New Ways To Die. Art By John Romita Jr. Provided By Marvel.com

Marvel Films and Sam Rami are parting ways which means Tobey Macguire & Kirsten Dunst will no longer appear in Spider-Man 4 or any other Spider-Man movie.   There was talk that John Malkovich was going to play “The Vulture” villian in the scrapped film, which Rami wanted, while Marvel wanted a story with the “The Black Cat” villian. 

What will happen now is a reboot of the film.  In all honesty, the first 2 movies were great.  The 3rd tried to do too much and screwed up the franchise……

The Fox hit show “Glee” has been renewed for another season.  Only surprise is why in heaven did Fox take so long to announce it’s coming back?…..

Mel Gibson felt the need to talk about Tiger Woods and let Tiger know he feels his pain.  Tiger’s response.  Please, Mel, you don’t and don’t speak for me. I am an adulterer who likes waitresses and not someone who gets drunk and turns racist……

David Hasselhoff is leaving “America’s Got Talent” and is being replaced by Howie Mandell.  No word yet if Howie will replace David’s drunken adventures…….

-Dr.FB

Marvel Comics Purchased By Disney. Photo: Marvel.com

 Marvel Comics was just sold to Disney for $ 4 billion dollars! The deal is pending an anti-trust review and Marvel stockholders. So now those who wished for a Spider-Man & Mickey Mouse team-up will get their wish.

Disney will get 5,000 marvel characters. Disney said Monday that Marvel shareholders will receive $30 per share in cash plus 0.745 Disney shares for every Marvel share they own.

I am shocked.  Did Marvel Comics really need to sell themselves for $ 4 billion dollars. I don’t understand certain deals sometimes. This is one of them. I just don’t want Marvel comics to turn Disney style is all. I don’t want lame tie in stories where I have to buy a Donald Duck comic book to finish the Fantastic Four story.

I know I am going overboard, was just caught off guard with this deal. What do you all think?-Dr.FB

Tobey & Wife. File Photo

Congrats go out to Tobey Macguire & Jennifer Meyer as they welcomed a baby boy this weekend.  The couple already have a 2 year old girl they named Ruby Sweetheart.

Congrats to Spider-man & his wife.-Dr.FB

Photo Courtesy Hottopic.com

This is one of the most motarded (Something more than retarded) lawsuits of all time…seriously.

The mayor of a southeastern City in Turkey is suing Warner Bros, Christian Bale, and Christopher Nolan for royalties from “The Dark Knight”.  The reason?  The city is named Batman.  Somewhere, the Joker is laughing. 

Huseyin Kalkan, the mayor of Batman, (not the comic, the city, Robin) had this to say:

“There is only one Batman in the world,” Kalkan said. “The American producers used the name of our city without informing us.”

Let’s see… the first Batman big-screen movie blockbuster was made in 1989.  The classic Batman TV series  started in 1966.  The comic by Bob Kane debuted in 1939.  1939!  You guys are only 69 years late.  Could this have something to do with the last movie grossing over a billion dollars world-wide?  I’ll bet my utility belt on it.

He is also trying to place the blame of unsolved murders and a high female suicide rate on the Caped Crusader of Gotham City.  They say they also have trouble doing business abroad because of the city’s name. 

The mayor of Loonytown is attempting to gain evidence that the city’s name predates Bob Kane’s 1939 Batman debut.  Spider-Man and Superman, beware!  The crazy people could be after you next. 

Will Batman & DC win against this Joker of a mayor?

Will Batman have to change his name to Man-Bat or a Bat of a man?

Stay tuned!  Same Funkenberry website.  Same Doctor.-Dr.FB

The Amazing Stephen Colbert. Cover Exclusive: Marvel.com

As we have been telling you for months, Stephen Colbert is running for President in the Marvel Comic Universe and will appear in 8 pages of the Amazing Spider-Man #573.

There will be a special variant cover (above) by Marvel Editor in Chief Joe Quesada!  We are told this is gonna be super rare.  (So Joe, can we get a copy without grovelling?) 

The issue will hit comic shops on Wed. and continues a the Spider-Man story line “New Ways To Die”, which has been one of the best Spider-Man storylines of all time.  (When will the Sin-Eater storyline ever be released in papaerback Joe?)

Make no mistake, on wed, march in to comic stores and Make Mine Marvel!-Dr.FB

Colbert In The Swing Of Things. Photo: Marvel.com

As we have been covering for months now, Stephen Colbert’s run for Presidency may have not been successful, in the Marvel Universe, he is still the man.

In the latest issue of Spider-man #573, which hits comic stores next week, Stephen will be swinging with the one and only Spider-Man.

There will be more to follow and we will keep you posted.  Stephen sure isn’t afraid of heights is he?-Dr.FB