Viral Hand-Drawn Spider-Man Movie Poster Forced Down By Corporate After Internet Fame
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
The creator of a viral, hand-drawn Spider-Man movie poster that charmed the internet has been forced to take it down by his employer, but he now plans to sell prints of the artwork.
A movie theater employee who went viral for creating a hilariously amateur hand-drawn poster for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been forced to take his artwork down by corporate management. Drake Landon stepped up when his local Cineplex location failed to receive an official promotional poster for the building. He spent his own time sketching a wonderfully clumsy rendition of the web-slinger, affectionately dubbed Spooderman by the internet, complete with a handwritten note explaining the lack of proper marketing materials.
While the makeshift advertisement quickly charmed social media and blew up across Reddit and X, corporate headquarters failed to share the enthusiasm. Landon revealed online that his boss received a direct call from the Cineplex head office demanding the immediate removal of the drawing. Corporate oversight apparently has little room for DIY charm when it comes to major cinematic releases.
Fortunately, the story has a silver lining for fans of genuine community creativity. Landon successfully rescued his original artwork and now plans to sell limited edition prints and hand-drawn duplicates to appreciative internet sleuths. As reported by IGN South Africa, what started as a quick fix for a missing theater display has transformed into a well-deserved indie payday for a resourceful creator who just wanted to have a little fun at work.
Tags: Spider-Man, Movies, Viral, Community, Culture
Original article: IGN South Africa