`Spider-Man 3' to Make Debut in Japan

The Associated Press
Tuesday, March 6, 2007; 9:39 AM

LOS ANGELES -- "Spider-Man 3" will make its worldwide debut in Japan on May 1, three days before the action film opens in the United States, Sony Pictures Entertainment said.

A star-studded premiere will be held April 16 at a Tokyo cinema. Those expected to attend include director Sam Raimi, series creator Stan Lee, and stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst.


"Spider-Man 3" star Tobey Maguire speaks during a press promotion of the action movie in Tokyo Thursday, March 1, 2007. The film will debut at its world premiere in Tokyo on April 16 and it will be released in Japan on May 1,three days before it opens in the United States.(AP Photo/Katsumi Kasahara) (Katsumi Kasahara - AP)

The film will be released in various parts of Africa, Europe and Asia before being shown in the United States on May 4, according to Sony's Web site.

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