"Spider-Man" director Sam Raimi poses with his two sons Lorne, left, and Henry upon arriving at the premiere of the film in the Westwood section of Los Angeles, in this April 29, 2002, photo. Raimi was hoping to weave his web around the "Spider-Man" movie, but didn't think he'd get the chance. "I said to my agent, 'Is there any way I can get on the list to direct this thing?''' Raimi told reporters. "And he said, 'Fat chance. There's 16 guys they want before you, they've told me.' (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)