ROSS TO REWRITE "VENOM"

Yes, I previously reported on this and yes, I'm not sure a "Venom" spin-off is anything special.  How can you have Venom without Spider-Man?  Anyway, the original writer seemed to have a lackluster repsonse when asked about the project, saying that it is in the studio's hands and we'll see what they do.  Well, looks like that detection of something in between the lines was right because Sony is obviously not happy with the current "Venom" draft and has brought in Gary Ross to do a major rewrite.  Ross is currently working on the "Spider-Man 4" script, which Sam Raimi will shoot in 2010. 

Topher Grace originated the role as Ed Brock/Venom in "Spider-Man 3" but is not likely to return.

Once again, chalk this up as the Marvel character movie that I have no interest in at all. 

Source:  Variety