Comic Timing

Sony Pictures has announced plans to move ahead with a film centered around "Venom ," a potential "Spider-Man" spin off based on one of the villains in "Spider-Man 3" says The Hollywood Reporter.

Several years ago Jacob Aaron Estes was attached to write a draft of the script but the studio is now considering going in a different direction and is seeking new writers.

It's also unlikely that Topher Grace would be back to play the creature. It's much more likely the slick parasite will attach itself to a different character in the film.

I wrote in my review of Spidey 3 that Venom deserved better than he got in the movie. I'm just not sure a solo effort is the way to go at this point.

The studio is still developing Spider-Man 4" for release in 2011.

Meanwhile, Spider director Sam Raimi will produce another superhero film...

Not Another Teen Movie co -scribes Adam Jay Epstein and Andrew Jacobson sold their action-adventure pitch "The Transplants"

The ensemble superhero story with a comedic slant is geared for all audiences.

Further plot details were not disclosed.

"Teen" is actually under-rated clever and fun....And this could be too.