Actor Tobey Maguire greets fans as he arrives for the New York premiere of "Spider-Man 3" at the UA Kaufman Astoria Cinema during the Tribeca Film Festival on April 30, 2007. Hundreds of fans lined up in hopes of meeting their hometown hero, played by Maguire. Peter Parker, the character he plays, hails from Astoria, in the New York City borough of Queens.
In "Spider-Man 3" two super villains, Sandman (Thomas Haden Church, left) and Venom (Topher Grace), unite to fight against Spider-Man. Here the actors attend the film's U.S. premiere in Astoria, Queens, the home of Spider-Man ... alias Peter Parker.
Actress Kirsten Dunst arrives for the New York premiere of "Spider-Man 3" on April 30 2007. Dunst plays Mary Jane, the true love of Peter Parker/Spider-Man.
For "Spider-Man 3" star Kirsten Dunst, the event wasn't just another premiere. The actress, holding a cupcake, was also celebrating her 25th birthday. "There is nothing like doing press on your birthday," Dunst joked. "Are you kidding me? I have a party after the movie for my friends and family."
Actress Susan Sarandon waves to fans as she arrives at the New York premiere of "Spider-Man 3" at the Kaufman Astoria Studios during the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival on April 30, 2007. The film opens in the U.S. on May 4.
Actor Cliff Robertson attends the premiere of "Spider-Man 3" at the Kaufman Astoria Studios during the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival on April 30, 2007. Robertson plays Peter Parker's uncle, Ben Parker.
"Spider-Man 3" actor Ted Raimi and his wife arrive for the New York premiere of the film at the UA Kaufman Astoria Cinema during the Tribeca Film Festival on April 30, 2007. "Spider-Man 3" reportedly is the most expensive film ever made in the U.S., costing more than $300 million.
Actor Bill Paxton, right, and his father, actor John Paxton, arrive for the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of "Spider-Man 3" on April 30, 2007. The elder Paxton appears in the film, which opens on on May 4.
Actress Bryce Dallas Howard attends the New York premiere of her new film, "Spider-Man 3," at the Kaufman Astoria Studios during the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival on April 30, 2007.
Sean "P. Diddy" Combs waves to fans gathered in Astoria, Queens, for the premiere of "Spider-Man 3" during the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival on April 30, 2007. The film directed by Sam Raimi and starring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst opens in U.S. theaters on May 4.
Actor James Franco walks the black carpet at the premiere of "Spider-Man 3" at the Kaufman Astoria Studios during the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival on April 30, 2007. In the film exploring Spider-Man's darker side, Franco got to show his good and bad sides playing New Goblin and Harry Osborn.
Actor Tobey Maguire and his girlfriend, Jennifer Meyer, attend the premiere of "Spider-Man 3" at the Kaufman Astoria Studios during the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival on April 30, 2007. After weeks of worldwide premieres, Maguire and his character, Peter Parker, finally returned home to Astoria, Queens, for the film's U.S. debut.
Actress Elizabeth Banks attends the New York premiere of her new film, "Spider-Man 3," at the Kaufman Astoria Studios during the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival on April 30, 2007. The premiere also kicked off New York City's official "Spider-Man" week.
Gossip columnist Cindy Adams attends the U.S. premiere of "Spider-Man 3" during New York's Tribeca Film Festival on April 30, 2007. Her two furry friends were dressed in Spider-Man shirts for the occasion.
Filmmaker Lee Daniels and his children arrive at the Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens, N.Y., for the premiere of "Spider-Man 3" on April 30, 2007.
Actress Mageina Tovah attends the premiere of "Spider-Man 3" during the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival on April 30, 2007. Tovah plays Ursula in the film, which opens in North American theaters on May 4.
Actor Thomas Haden Church and wife, Mia, attend the premiere of "Spider-Man 3" at the Kaufman Astoria Studios during the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival on April 30, 2007. Church plays one of two new villians in the film, which explores Spider-Man's darker side.
Actor James Cromwell attends the premiere of his new film, "Spider-Man 3," at the Kaufman Astoria Studios during the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival on April 30, 2007. In the third installment of the blockbuster movie franchise, Spider-Man's famous blue and red suit turns to black, enhancing his powers. But as Spider-Man becomes more powerful, he starts to neglect his loved ones.
Actress Bryce Dallas Howard, left, director Sam Raimi, center, and actor Topher Grace attend the "Spider-Man 3" premiere after-party at Kaufman Astoria Studios in during the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival in New York on April 30, 2007.
Actor Robert Duvall and his wife, Luciana Pedraza, attend the "Spider-Man 3" premiere after-party at Kaufman Astoria Studios during the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on April 30, 2007.