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| Hundreds of Spider-Man fans have greeted the stars of the latest film at its European premiere in London. | Hundreds of Spider-Man fans have greeted the stars of the latest film at its European premiere in London. |
| Tobey Maguire, 31, who plays Spider-Man, was at the screening in London's Leicester Square on Monday. | Tobey Maguire, 31, who plays Spider-Man, was at the screening in London's Leicester Square on Monday. |
| He was joined by many of his fellow stars as he walked down the red-and-black carpet, complete with spider logos. | He was joined by many of his fellow stars as he walked down the red-and-black carpet, complete with spider logos. |
| Some fans - who had queued for hours - wore Spider-Man suits in honour of their favourite superhero. | Some fans - who had queued for hours - wore Spider-Man suits in honour of their favourite superhero. |
| They were kept entertained by footage from the film, which was broadcast on five giant screens overlooking the square. | They were kept entertained by footage from the film, which was broadcast on five giant screens overlooking the square. |
| And their persistence paid off when Maguire and co-star Kirsten Dunst paused to greet scores of fans, despite a gruelling promotion schedule that will take them around the world. | And their persistence paid off when Maguire and co-star Kirsten Dunst paused to greet scores of fans, despite a gruelling promotion schedule that will take them around the world. |
| 'Big event' | 'Big event' |
| The stars were in Japan last Monday for the world premiere, and will fly to Italy on Tuesday for the third of nine premieres. | The stars were in Japan last Monday for the world premiere, and will fly to Italy on Tuesday for the third of nine premieres. |
| Maguire, 31, said: "I'm a little tired, but I feel pretty present. | Maguire, 31, said: "I'm a little tired, but I feel pretty present. |
| "I'm having a lot of fun, this is a big event, and I'm really proud of this move, so I'm really excited about it." | "I'm having a lot of fun, this is a big event, and I'm really proud of this move, so I'm really excited about it." |
| In the film, Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man is enjoying life with the beautiful Mary Jane Watson when he discovers a mysterious black suit that enhances his power, but stirs hidden feelings of bitterness and revenge. | In the film, Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man is enjoying life with the beautiful Mary Jane Watson when he discovers a mysterious black suit that enhances his power, but stirs hidden feelings of bitterness and revenge. |
| Maguire explained it is the darker side of Parker's personality that comes out in the third instalment. | Maguire explained it is the darker side of Parker's personality that comes out in the third instalment. |
| They [the fans] are so excited here, so it gives me a lot of energy Kirsten Dunst | They [the fans] are so excited here, so it gives me a lot of energy Kirsten Dunst |
| "Peter Parker has been getting a lot of attention from the public, getting praised, and he is basking in the glory of being Spider-Man," he explained. | "Peter Parker has been getting a lot of attention from the public, getting praised, and he is basking in the glory of being Spider-Man," he explained. |
| "It turns into a certain level of arrogance and self-importance, which starts him on his journey to a darker side of himself." | "It turns into a certain level of arrogance and self-importance, which starts him on his journey to a darker side of himself." |
| US actress Dunst, who wore a black Rodarte dress, said she was thrilled to be at the screening. | US actress Dunst, who wore a black Rodarte dress, said she was thrilled to be at the screening. |
| "They [the fans] are so excited here, so it gives me a lot of energy." | "They [the fans] are so excited here, so it gives me a lot of energy." |
| She added that Spider-Man 3 was "the best collaboration of them all. | She added that Spider-Man 3 was "the best collaboration of them all. |
| "There's a lot of action and drama." | "There's a lot of action and drama." |
| And she laughed: "I have no complaints about kissing Tobey in the film. He's a good kisser." | And she laughed: "I have no complaints about kissing Tobey in the film. He's a good kisser." |
| Passionate | Passionate |
| Other stars at the premiere included Rosemary Harris, who plays Aunt Mae, James Franco who plays Harry, and Topher Grace who stars as the villainous Venom. | Other stars at the premiere included Rosemary Harris, who plays Aunt Mae, James Franco who plays Harry, and Topher Grace who stars as the villainous Venom. |
| Grace said he was pleased to be spending time in London. | Grace said he was pleased to be spending time in London. |
| "This kind of reception is great," he said, "and it helps when you are so passionate about the work." | "This kind of reception is great," he said, "and it helps when you are so passionate about the work." |
| The film cost about £124m to make - rumoured to be the most expensive film ever made. | The film cost about £124m to make - rumoured to be the most expensive film ever made. |
| The original two films, also directed by Sam Raimi, took a joint total of £800m at the box office. | The original two films, also directed by Sam Raimi, took a joint total of £800m at the box office. |
| Many fans donned Spider-Man outfits for the occasion | Many fans donned Spider-Man outfits for the occasion |
| So it was no surprise that speculation over whether the webbed wonder will return for a fourth outing had already begun. | So it was no surprise that speculation over whether the webbed wonder will return for a fourth outing had already begun. |
| Maguire said he would not rule out appearing as the superhero again. | Maguire said he would not rule out appearing as the superhero again. |
| He said: "I would consider it if the script was right and the right cast was in place." | He said: "I would consider it if the script was right and the right cast was in place." |
| Raimi, who was rumoured to want to make the Hobbit instead of another Spider-Man film, said he would like to keep the superhero alive with another movie. | Raimi, who was rumoured to want to make the Hobbit instead of another Spider-Man film, said he would like to keep the superhero alive with another movie. |
| But he would not be drawn on whether it was in the pipeline. | But he would not be drawn on whether it was in the pipeline. |
| "It's very exciting to see that so many people are interested in the movie. | "It's very exciting to see that so many people are interested in the movie. |
| "I don't know what I'm going to be doing next, so I think I'm looking forward to spending a little bit of time with my family." | "I don't know what I'm going to be doing next, so I think I'm looking forward to spending a little bit of time with my family." |
| Other celebrities at the premiere included Peaches Geldof, supermodel Claudia Schiffer, Sugababes Amelle and Keisha, Blue Peter star Konnie Huq and footballer Freddie Ljungberg. | |
| The film is released in Japan, China and selected European countries on 1 May and opens in the UK and US on 4 May. | The film is released in Japan, China and selected European countries on 1 May and opens in the UK and US on 4 May. |