‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Movie Launches Official Site With New Images and Bios

Sony has launched its official site for The Amazing Spider-Man, revealing new details about the July 3 film's plot with new wallpaper images, character bios and casting information. According to the site's official synopsis, "Like most teenagers his age, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he to be the person he is today. In his journey to put the pieces of his past together he uncovers a secret that his father held... a secret that will ultimately shape his destiny as Spider-Man. This is the first in a series of movies that tells a different side of the Peter Parker story." The site's plot description lines up with last week's poster reveal, which promised "The Untold Story." As pointed out by SuperHeroHype, the site's casting info also reveals that Irrfan Khan, originally believed to be playing Van Atter (a.k.a. Proto-Goblin in the comics) is now billed as "Dr. Ratha."

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Peter Parker: Ever since Peter's parents disappeared 13 years ago, he has struggled to find his purpose in life. Now, on the brink of unlocking the mystery about what happened to them, he must face the ultimate challenge - one that has been created within the laboratories of Oscorp.

Gwen Stacy: Smart, charismatic and rebellious, Gwen is the chief intern at Oscorp, a position she takes very seriously. But her life takes a complicated turn as she watches both her boyfriend, Peter, and her mentor, Dr. Connors, undergo radical transformations.

Dr. Curt Connors: One of the leading scientific minds, Dr. Connors attempts to engineer a revolutionary regeneration serum to help re-grow limbs and human tissue. His motivations are unclear as to why he elects to be the first human test subject - but what becomes evident is that something goes horribly wrong.

Captain Stacy: An esteemed police officer for over twenty years, Captain Stacy is the public face of the NYPD who leads the department's investigation into Spider-Man's vigilantism. The only thing Captain Stacy vows to protect more than the city is his family - and particularly his only daughter, Gwen.