Marvel Comics fans have been begging for Sony to do something with Miles Morales, who is a popular variation of the character in the comics – a mixed-race kid, Latino and black, he became a fan-favorite with readers, and many wondered why we needed yet another white Peter Parker live action film when Miles was ripe for use. We’ll finally get to see Morales on the big screen, thanks to the new CGI-animated film SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE. It’s an alternate universe take on the Spider-Man lore, which means we get to see alternate versions of Peter Parker, and get to see Gwen Stacy as “Spider-Gwen” (another very popular character from the comics), and who knows what other surprises we may see. The voice for Morales is provided by Shameik Moore (DOPE), and the rest of the voice cast includes Liev Schreiber as The Kingpin, Mahershala Ali as Uncle Aaron, Bryan Tyree Henry plays Miles’ dad Jefferson, Luna Lauren Velez plays Miles’ mom Rio, Lily Tomlin is Aunt May, Jake Johnson is Peter Parker, and Hailee Steinfeld as Gwen Stacy/Spider-Gwen… oh, and that’s Nicolas Cage as “Spider-Man Noir” (the trench coat-wearing Spidey) and John Mulaney as Peter Porker aka Spider-Ham. This movie is directed by the competent trio of Peter Ramsey (RISE OF THE GUARDIANS), Bob Persichetti (THE LITTLE PRINCE), and Rodney Rothman (22 JUMP STREET), based on a screenplay by Phil Lord, and it’s produced by Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Take a look at the new clip below where the various Spideys all meet and tell us your thoughts in the comments.
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask.
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
