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Fans of "Spider-Man," the year's most successful movie and DVD, will get an inside look at the blockbuster film when they take part in the world premiere online event, “The Spider-Man DVD-ROM Online Theatre” on Sunday, December 15, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. EST. The event, presented by Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment and Cingular Wireless will be streamed using Windows Media.

This online exclusive event incorporates playback of the "Spider-Man" feature film from a participant's PC DVD-ROM drive with a streamed online audio commentary in Windows Media featuring the film's star, Spider-Man himself, Tobey Maguire, and JK Simmons, who played J. Jonah Jameson, editor of the Daily Bugle. The commentary portion of the event will start at 8:00 p.m. EST, and is only available to those who have the "Spider-Man" DVD in their PC-ROM drive at that time.

“Based on the success of 'Spider-Man,' we have found that there are many loyal enthusiasts who cannot get enough of this year's superhero,” said Benjamin S. Feingold, President, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment. “We are pleased to offer fans the opportunity to experience 'Spider-Man' in a whole new way.”

For complete details on how to participate in the event, fans can get step-by-step instructions by logging on to sony.com/spiderman. Through the “Countdown to Spider-Man 2” link on disc 1 of the 2-disc Special Edition DVD, "Spider-Man" fans can log on at 7:30 p.m. EST, Sunday, December 15, prior to the start of the online commentary to access all pre-show activities featuring "Spider-Man" specials: including an introduction from JK Simmons, revealing of the DVD's hidden Easter Eggs; previews for the DVD release of "XXX" and the summer theatrical release of "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" (sequel to "Charlie's Angels"), as well as an exciting “Enter to Win” sweepstakes with prizes such as a walk-on role in the "Spider-Man" sequel or a signed, framed piece of one of the original "Spider-Man" costumes.

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SOURCE: Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment